Our speaker is Kay Andrews, she looks back to 1950 when the Market Harborough Rally included an arts festival, 120 boats took part, large numbers of the public attended – it was a huge success. However this was the last time Tom Rolt would be involved…
Do join us for this afternoon of an interesting talk and sociable natter!
Heritage
IWA Northampton Branch Talk – The 1950 Market Harborough Festival & Rally of Boats
Our speaker is Kay Andrews, she looks back to 1950 when the Market Harborough Rally included an arts festival, 120 boats took part, large numbers of the public attended – it was a huge success. However this was the last time Tom Rolt would be involved…
Do join us for this afternoon of an interesting talk and sociable natter!
Details
Time / venue
This meeting is an afternoon start 2.00 pm
The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne, which has a small car park. Otherwise, there is parking around the village – please park considerately.
Speaker
Our special guest is Kay Andrews, returning to us for another great talk.
Cost
We ask for a small donation towards the cost of the speaker/meeting – £2
IWA Northampton Branch hosts social meetings, usually including a talk, for members to get together and exchange their boating and canal experiences and tips. All members very welcome.
We hold our social events once a month – on the 2nd Tuesday, from October to May. We meet at The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne.
