North West England

We are pleased to announce the appointment of new coordinators for this area.

The Area Coordinator is John Topping who sails 'Sachell' (27) (pictured below), with his wife Gina. Sachell is moored in Garstang Marina, Lancaster Canal. Assisting John is Norman Gallagher who sails 'Virgonia' (27) with his wife Bunty. Virgonia is moored on Lancaster Canal at Radcliffe Wharf.

Although most of the members are concentrated on the Lancashire Canal, the region includes North Wales, Cheshire, and all points north-west from there.

Photo left to right - John Topping, Norman Gallaghe

ohn and Norman's first event was a lunch at the are currently organising a Sunday Lunch at the Crofters Hotel on 1st November 2009 (12.30 for 1.00pm, cost £12.50), situated on the A6 at Garstang. John said : 'this will be a great way to get together all our existing, lapsed and prospective Seamaster Club members. During lunch we will outline the work of the Seamaster Club and identify the numerous benefits of being a member'.

A mail-drop into Seamaster boats and marinas along the Preston to Lancaster stretch of Lancaster Canal is being undertaken, giving contact details for John and Norman, notice of the Crofters Sunday Lunch and an application form for Seamaster Club membership.

Any North West Area queries please contact John by email : johnatopping@hotmail.com.

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