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Looking after the @BroadsNP in Norfolk and Suffolk. Please call 01603 756056 to report incidents or 999 for emergencies. Account monitored 9-5 Mon to Fri.
Norwich, England
Joined April 2017
The second round of our Volunteer Action Days is nearly here, and we're inviting you to get involved!. Between 15 and 19 September, we’ll be working at How Hill Wildflower Meadow to help maintain this stunning site bursting with biodiversity. Book here:
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The works are due to take place between Thursday 28 August and Saturday 30 August 2025, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00. Note: During the above period, navigation will remain open but vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the vicinity of the works.
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Boating News - work will be carried out to the riverside wall of Guntons Building next to St George’s Bridge along the River Wensum, involving a modular floating pontoon being positioned on the upstream side of the bridge.
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Joining them on the day will be Natural England (Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail staff) and the RNLI. Both will be on hand to share advice, raise awareness, and talk about the importance of water safety and looking after our environment.
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Our Northern Ranger team will be at Salhouse Broad tomorrow, from 10am–3pm hosting one of our super safety days 🛟. This is a chance for the public to meet the team, ask questions, and learn more about enjoying the Broads safely.
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If you have a mooring, lock passage or bridge lift booked, please could you phone the Station on the following numbers to confirm, 07572 039790 or VHF channel 73. We thank you for your patience with this matter.
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Due to a total power outage at Oulton Broad Yacht Station, the team currently do not have access to the electronic booking system and are not able to take card payments.
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📬 We have just sent out our August Broads Briefing newsletter which includes includes news on John's retirement, what we have been doing to look after our facilities across the Broads, opportunities to volunteer and more. Read it here:
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We have a new vacancy for an Operations Technician (£28,598 to £31,022 p/a) to join our team looking after the Broads landscapes. The closing date for applications is 11 September 2025. For more information and to apply see:
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Whether you are new to boating on the Broads or just want to brush up on your knowledge, we have all the information you need on our website 💻. For tides, bridge heights, safety tips and moorings visit:
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Invitation to tender – Drive system replacement. We are currently seeking a contractor to replace the drive systems on our electric trip boats Ra and Liana. Deadline for submissions – 3 September 2025. For more information please see:
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Boating News - Please note that due to high winds, Breydon Water is currently closed to hire craft. We will issue a further update later today when the weather conditions change.
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You don't need any prior experience, you can just come along and do your bit for the environment. Spaces are limited so book today to secure a place via the link: (2/2).
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Fancy being a conservation volunteer for the day?
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The first round of our Volunteer Action Days are fast approaching and there's still time to get involved! 💪. August's day includes taking a boat through the winding dykes of the picturesque River Ant to get stuck in and manage the vegetation on Reedham Marshes. (1/2)
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The works are due to take place on Tuesday 5 August 2025, between the hours of 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs. Note: During the above period, navigation will remain open but vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the vicinity of the works.
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Boating News - a principal inspection will be carried out on St George’s Bridge on River Wensum, involving a modular floating pontoon and tower scaffold being positioned underneath the bridge. Personnel will be on site to advise any navigating vessels when they can safely pass.
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The final consultation on the latest version of the Local Plan for the Broads begins today. This is the last opportunity for the public to comment before the Plan is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate. Visit our website to read more and take part:
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Urgent Boating News- a willow tree has fallen into the boat dyke Rockland St Mary. Rangers will mark the obstruction and clear away ASAP. Please use extreme caution when navigating the dyke.
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