Enthusiastic volunteers are the most impressive thing about the Classic Boat Museum in East Cowes. “That was the decisive factor that led Solent Protection Society to award a Conservation Award to the museum” said Jeremy Clark, chairman of SPS, when he presented the award to Rosemary Joy at the museum. THE PRESENTATION Photo: SPS In … Continue reading Conservation award for East Cowes Classic Boat museum
Category: Internal matters
Classic Boat Museum Award
Posted on 10 Apr 2013 In April the Society was delighted to present its conservation award, the first for a number of years, to the Classic Boat Museum at its home at Venture Quays, Castle Street, East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. The award was in recognition of the sterling work done by the Museum`s many … Continue reading Classic Boat Museum Award
Langstone Harbour Threatened
Budget cuts forced on Langstone Harbour by Portsmouth and Havant Council representatives threaten the ability of Langstone Harbour Board to meet its statutory duty to look after and manage one of the best nature reserves in the Solent. Valuable Nature Site The Harbour is of exceptionally high ecological value and is the subject of local, … Continue reading Langstone Harbour Threatened
Conference setback for SPS
Solent Protection Society has had a setback in organizing its programme. Late last year we decided that a conference with a title such as "Can we keep the lights on in the Solent?" would be a good idea. It turns out that the idea was too good. The best way to replace our ageing power … Continue reading Conference setback for SPS
HMS Nelson
One of the privileges of being involved with Solent Protection Society is that we occasionally get to see historic sites in the area that are not generally accessible by the public. So when Solent Forum (of which SPS is a member) were invited by the QHM (Queen's Harbour Master) to hold their meeting at HMS … Continue reading HMS Nelson
SPS March Council topics
The Council of the Solent Protection discussed the following items at its meeting on 4th March 2013 1 Public consultation by Defra concerning Marine Conservation Zones 2 Isle of Wight Medina Valley asphalt plant Ryde Harbour Wellow Windfarm appeal 3 Lymington – Boiler marsh 4 River Hamble developments 5 Emsworth – Nore Barn Woods 6 … Continue reading SPS March Council topics
A New Vision for SPS.
Posted on 09 Mar 2013 A New Vision for SPS. Solent Protection Society is embarking on a major programme designed to give all those who care about the Solent the chance to make a difference. The Solent is under huge pressure from shipping, leisure and development along the shoreline, or at locations inland that are … Continue reading A New Vision for SPS.
Crown Estate picking winner?
The Crown Estate has announced that it is intending to invest in wave and tidal energy generation projects. Government has a dreadful ability to back losers, but in this case, the research investment must be welcomed. The only areas near us that could be affected are at Hurst, where shipping traffic could be difficult, and … Continue reading Crown Estate picking winner?
John Madin FRIBA 1924 – 2012
Posted on 01 May 2012 JOHN MADIN John Madin, a valued member of Solent Protection Society's Council since 1991, sadly died on 8th January, aged 87. An architect who shaped post-war Birmingham - in the 30 years after the Second World War John Madin produced some of the most important buildings in Birmingham - he … Continue reading John Madin FRIBA 1924 – 2012
Chairmans Letter Spring 2011
Posted on 22 Apr 2011 Open this link for a copy of the chairman letter 2011
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