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Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant - Sunday 3 June
We are delighted to announce that 'Gillian', a fine example of a traditional Thames Double Skiff completely restored by Henwood and Dean, has been chosen to take part in the River Pageant which is planned as part of the 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
www.thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org

Boat Building Academy
Colin Henwoood will be running a 5-day course in 'Renovation and Finishing' at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis on 13-17 February 2012.

Major Restoration
Work has now commenced on the major restoration of a 43ft steel plated electric (originally steam) launch. This boat will turn heads when she returns to the Thames in 2013!

Venice Connections
In the summer of 2011 Colin and Lucie visited Venice to renew acquaintance with members of the Settamari – one of the many Venetian rowing clubs. Members of the Settemari and another club, the Querini, will be coming to England this summer to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.

Making Waves
Colin and Lucie Henwood’s daughter Megan, a recent winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, has released her debut album ‘Making Waves’. We wish her success.
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Henwood and Dean are members
of the Wooden Boatbuilders
Trade Association

Henwood and Dean Boatbuilders have been established for nearly 30 years and are internationally renowned as specialists in the restoration, rebuilding and maintenance of classic wooden Thames craft.

RESTORATION: we use traditional and time-honoured methods of craftsmanship and the quality of our work is exceptional. We have won many prestigious awards for our classic wooden boats, and have regularly featured in Thames-based events and on television.

NEW BUILD: we design and build new wooden boats, combining traditional skills with a modern approach to design and craftsmanship.

SERVICES: we offer storage facilities, seasonal maintenance, transport and all the essential follow up services to keep historic and classic craft in first class condition.

Colin & Lucie Henwood at Henwood & Dean Boatbuilders
Greenlands Farm Dairy Lane Hambleden Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 3AS
Tel +44(0) 1491 571692
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