Members on the deck of the “Graham Robertson” being guided by Mr Chris Jones from the Port’s Marine Dept.

Following the recent quarterly meeting of the Association those members attending were addressed by Mr Chris Jones from the Bristol Port Company’s Marine Department who gave a short presentation on the “Shoal Busting Dredger the “Graham Robertson”.

The Association President hands over a cheque for £250.00 to Richard Cookesly of our sister trade association,  The Bristol Corn & Feed Trade Association, in support of our financial participation in a major initiative from the Grain & Feed Trade charity bike ride later in the year.

The event which has become a regular and popular Christmas event of the Bristol Shipping Calendar, commenced after a somewhat misty start with some 19 guns representing 5 teams entering the fray by competing over 6 separate stands.

Members of the Osprey and Bristol Port Teams take a well earned break in the proceedings