Maureen Shaw memorial

Published: Friday, 08 February 2013

THE official unveiling of the ‘Maureen Shaw Panel' commemorating the help and assistance to boaters by Maureen at Wardle Lock, will take place on Saturday 23rd March at 2.00 pm at the lock at Middlewich.

The Inland Waterways Association (Chester and District Branch) would like to invite friends of Maureen to attend writes Peter Bolt.

Fond memories

Many of our readers who have passed through Wardle Lock will have fond memories of Maureen acting as unofficial lock keeper. She was always willing to help you through but woe betide anyone who abused 'her' lock!

Fiona Bruce, MP for Congleton, who is the current holder of IWA's ‘Parliamentarian of the Year' award for her work in supporting the waterways will be in attendance and Sharron Underwood, Maureen's daughter, is flying in from Thailand to do the actual unveiling.

Memorabilia

There will be an exhibition of Maureen's memorabilia at the lock by courtesy of Kerry Fletcher, Heritage Officer for Middlewich Town Council and it is hoped to have tea and light refreshments available.

This will not be a day for grieving, but to celebrate the working boat people and their lives and particularly Maureen's. Therefore, anyone coming in 'working boat' dress would add to the occasion.

Please make a note of the date and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on what promises to be a memorable occasion.