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National Chairman of The Inland Waterways Association since November 2002.
Member of IWA since 1975 and now a life member. Active involvement with the Association developed from Manchester Branch committee membership (early 1980's) and as a Site and Services Manager at the 1988 National Festival. Subsequently held a number of branch roles before becoming branch Chairman. In January 1998 became North West Region Chairman and consequently a member of Council and of the then Navigation Technical and Amenity Committee. Within a year added Finance and General Purposes Committee responsibilities and was elected to Management Committee. In November 2001 was elected a Deputy National Chairman.
Member of many restoration societies, has been active in the governance of a few, and represented IWA on a number including the Appeal for Anderton Boat Lift. Actively participates in meetings of both the Northern and Southern Canals Associations. Trustee (in a personal capacity) of The Waterways Trust since August 2000.
He, is a boat owner, towing path walker, and has an especial interest in the built heritage. Photographing, talking and writing about waterways, has been a large part of his waterway involvement. Collector and reader of waterway books.
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