Here is the Press release as cut and pasted from the BCU site to save you
going there.

(Chris - You just cut and paste into Notepad, then cut and paste again into
the Contents of your message!)

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Press release from the BCU English Access Committee
22 October 2003.

Action on Access

The British Canoe Union (Canoe England Division) is well aware of the
current concern and anger amongst canoeists over the withdrawal of
permission for this years' Dee tours. This has generated a call for more
action on access. The BCU shares the frustration of all canoeists.
The BCU has made sure that those in the corridors of power are fully
informed of both the current problems and the feeling amongst canoeists.
The BCU is planning for action to start in the new year to make the public
and MPs aware of the current unacceptable situation. Some of you will be
asked to help with this at a local level.
We are waiting for the report of the Government funded 'access demonstration
project' before either the BCU or its many supporting organizations or
Government Ministers can take any further action. This report is due to go
to the Minister in February 2004. Further details concerning this work are
available on the on this web site.
We all wish to 'do something now' but action must be at the right time to
help our case, indeed we are concerned that premature action could prejudice
our ability to take effective action in the future.
If the report proves to be unhelpful in increasing access then we are ready
to launch a major campaign for new legislation. This will need the support
of every canoeist. We hope that on this occasion you will all get behind the
English Access Committee. If you are prepared to assist or have any ideas to
help promote the case then please write to the Chairman of the English
Access Committee c/o the BCU Office.
David Gent, the Chair of the BCU English Council said "That the BCU is
committed fully to supporting this most important 'Action on Access'
campaign at this critical time and will be ensuring it does all it can to
make it a success."
For further information please contact:-
Colin Kempson - Chair . BCU English Access Committee 01234 711833.
or
Chris. Hawkesworth. Planning and Facilities Manager.
01423-711563 or Mobile 07802 352815 or
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"Chris. Hawkesworth" wrote in message
...
Today October 22nd the BCU English Access committee has issued a press
release about Access and the cancellation of the Dee tour.

Please go to the BCU Web site bcu.org.uk for details.

Apologies for not posting it here but I don't know how to do it when it is
an attachment.

Chris.