BCNS Spring Cruise, Perry Barr

Gathering at Perry Barr top lock, possibly via Star City. Details TBC. Open to all boats and boaters, free entry. For further information contact Michael Smith-Keary <secretary@bcnsociety.com> - but showing up on the day is fine.

Edited to add:

Saturday 12th April, staying overnight and dispersing Sunday 13th.

Open to all boats and boaters, free entry.

There will be at least two groups of boats travelling to Perry Barr; join either at any point:

(1)

 * Friday 11th down Ryders Green in the afternoon and gather at Tame Valley Junction.

 * Saturday 11th cruise to Perry Barr in the morning.

(2) starting from Withymoor Island, BCN:

 * Wednesday 9th, via Birmingham to Blue Bell Cider House on the North Stratford.

 * Thursday 10th via Kingswood Junction to Catherine de Barnes on the Grand Union.

 * Friday 11th via Salford Junction to Perry Barr top lock.

Note there is no winding hole at Perry Barr - the closest points to turn a boat over ~40ft are at Rushall Junction and Salford Junction.

For an entry form and further information contact Michael Smith-Keary <secretary@bcnsociety.com> - but showing up on the day is fine.