4Cs Members will be fully aware of the ‘Pimms O’Clock’ evening drinks tradition when, two or more, boats are out cruising. From the 2023 gathering in Liverpool there is now a new drinks forum, the ‘Engineers Meeting’. It was first convened at the Baltic Fleet pub in Liverpool following the ‘sea worthiness’ inspections for the…
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The 4Cs is “the Cruising Club that cruises”. With members from all over the country the Club has no base, instead we come together for cruises and to have fun on the rivers and canals network. Formed in 2011 following a promotion cruise to highlight the restoration works of the Cotswold Canals Trust that is…
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On Saturday 19-Nov-22, members met-up at Stafford Boat Club for the annual social. 26 people, representing 14 boats, attended and a convivial atmosphere was quickly created. As well as the various presentations, a ‘chippie’ lunch from a local fryer had been arranged by Mo Wood. Commodore, Ric Whitby, welcomed everyone and highlighted the Club’s activities…
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Sad news, Ged Layfield passed away on 01-Nov-22 after a few years when his health was not at its best. Ged, together with his wife Marilyn, were early members of the 4Cs. Margaret and Bruce on‘Lucky B’ recollect meeting them on the way to the 2013 IWA Festival in Watford, chatting while working the locks…
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