27th September 2009 Canal Trip

The Canal Trip is getting better and unmissable!

If you would like to attend please respond by Saturday 12th.

Meet now at the Sandford Mill, Sandford Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6NY before 11am where we are being asked by the welcoming Sandford Mill Museum organisers to show our cars on the front lawn. Would each car please have a written gem about the car. No rules. A few facts, history or a funny ditty please.

We will board a variety of boats under the guidance of Ron of Blackwater Boats who will be pleased to take £5.00 per person for the return trip to Barnes Mill Lock.

A short walk to The Fox and Raven for lunch. We are not able to reserve tables although Ron and Lorna know we are coming and request we come early which is why we board at 11am at Sandford Mill. The menu is pub grub, normal prices and we encourage some banter with the staff.

Ron and our other boaters will return us to Sandford Mill where on this open day apart from the Morgan Sports Car display the theme is Science Discovery with hands on science activities including a visiting science show. The Marconi Museum is resident with the Marconi Hut housing a working radio room. That is if you can get in for the old chaps who can and do work the wireless. The last wooden working boat, Susan, is still on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation and is moored here. Entrance to Sandford Mill is free although there is a donation box at reception.

Sandford Mill Museum is open from 10 am until 5pm on the day.

We are hoping for good weather and you to enjoy the laid back day in the centre of Anglemog area.

Regards Sue and Michael Morgan

Gallery

Picture taken just downstream of Little Baddow Lock