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November 30, 2008

Inland Waterways Enterprises Ltd

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Inland Waterways Enterprises Ltd The iwashop.com division of IWA’s trading subsidiary company Inland Waterways Enterprises Ltd has acquired the former waterway book wholesale business formerly operated by Peter Manning of Halifax, and is continuing the wholesale supply of waterway books, maps and guides to boatyards, chandleries and other waterside businesses formerly undertaken by Peter Manning.

November 28, 2008

Early completion of the new UK 2012 Olympics venue

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Ahead of schedule under budget the £15m complex, which will also host the Paralympics events was built by £375m awarded by the National Lottery. Gold medalist Paul Goodison will be among celebrates at the unveiling ceremony later this year. With the early completion of the new venue, athletes will be able to get extra training in, allowing Britain's competitors more time getting to know each other as teams. Hoteliers and others around Weymouth are learning new languages, so as to be able to welcome all competitors from around the globe. A 656ft (200m) breakwater protects the new facilities with the addition of a new pier this makes this venue an attractive venue. Wildlife around the local area coastline was not affected, as construction was delayed during the nesting season.

November 26, 2008

FOXTON LOCKS ACHIEVES EUROPEAN RECOGNITION

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Roger Helmer MEP will be unveiling the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH) plaque on Friday the 28 November 2008 at 12.30am at Foxton Locks.

 

ERIH plaques mark prestigious sites that have made a major contribution to industrial heritage and now offer sustainable centres as visitor attractions.

 

Jeff Whyatt, General Manager for South East Waterways welcomed the guests and commented that: “We are delighted that the work of the Foxton Locks Partnership at Foxton Locks has been recognised by the European Route of Industrial Heritage; this is an exciting link to the many waterways of Europe that have been recognised by ERIH.”

 

Paul Gilman, ERIH representative said: “On behalf of the ERIH partners I am delighted to see the work that has been undertaken at Foxton Locks and hope that the links with ERIH will raise awareness of the site to visitors from across the UK and oversees.”

 

Paul explained the original concept of ERIH – a network of industrial heritage sites across Europe where the long-term sustainability of the sites is a priority. “Since the official launch in 2005, the European Route of Industrial Heritage has moved from concept to reality; I wish you every success.”

Roger Helmer, MEP said: “I am hugely impressed by the restoration work already achieved at Foxton. It is a delightful place to visit. I hope very much that the dream of reinstating the lift on the inclined plane will be fulfilled.”

 

For further information on Foxton Locks visit Waterscape.com

 

 

 

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