Patron and Vice Presidents
Patron
HRH Prince Charles
Vice-Presidents
Paul Atterbury - art historian, writer,
transport enthusiast and expert on BBC Television's Antiques
Roadshow, Paul has also written a number of travel books, including
railways and waterways.
John Craven - one of the BBC's longest standing
presenters, John is best perhaps best known for John Craven's
Newsround and the long running Countryfile, BBC 1's rural and
environmental current affairs programme.
Dr Dave Fletcher - Formerly Chief Executive of
British Waterways now Chairman of Irisys Ltd, Director od the
Company of Proprietors of the Stroudwater Navigation adn
Vice-President of the Inalnd Waterways Association.
John Fletcher - Formerly National Chairman of
the Inland Waterways Association adn Chairmn of hte Manchester,
Bolton & Bury Canal Society.
Miranda Krestovnikoff - popular specialist
presenter on BBC's One Show and Coast, and has appeared as guest
presenter on Countryfile. Miranda has also worked on a number of
water-based television programmes including Wreck Detectives and
Water Warriors.
Sonia Rolt - modern day waterways pioneer, From
volunteering to work on the canals as part of the war effort, Sonia
developed a love of canals and, along with her husband, Tom,
campaigned for the future of waterways and for better conditions
for boaters. Together they established the Inland Waterways
Association.
David Suchet - actor, best known for his
portrayal of Agatha Christie's Poirot. David is a keen canal boater
and spends many holidays afloat.
Timothy West - a leading stage and television
actor, Timothy has owned a narrowboat since 1979 and was involved
in the restoration of 'The Waverley' the last ocean-going
paddlesteamer.