PADDLE STEAMER PRESERVATION SOCIETY - NATIONAL AGM 2025
The Thirty - Eighth Annual General Meeting of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
Date and time
Location
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HM Naval Base #Victory Gate Portsmouth PO1 3LJ United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
The Dockyard is a working Royal Naval Establishment, with a strong security presence. The PSPS has been asked to provide a list of names of those attending the AGM two weeks prior to the meeting - hence the need to close this booking procedure on Thursday 9 October.
On the day there will be bag searches taking place at the Dockyard entrance. Please bring your PSPS membership card with you and a form of photographic identification (eg your driving licence, senior bus pass, passort etc ). Members of the Wessex and Dart branch committee will be at the reception area in case of any problem.
The Princess Royal Gallery is close to HMS Victory. After entering the Dockyard keep walking staight ahead , passing several buildings and the Gallery is on the left , above the tourist shop. Access is by stairs or by lift.
After the formal meeting, tea and biscuits will be available, followed with a talk by guest speaker, Henry Cleary, a Trustee of the Maritime Heritage Trust and a member of the Panel of Experts at National Historic ships UK. Henry was instrumental in saving the steam 'puffer' VIC56. This charming vessel is likely to be berthed next to HMS Warrior, so can be admired on entry to the Dockyard.
Frequently asked questions
The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour Station (Terminus); Portsmouth Dockyard main gate is obvious (to your left) as you leave the station, walking past the bus/coach interchange. Walking time would be 5 minutes at most.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located less than 5 miles from Junction 12 of the M27. Follow the brown and white signs to ‘Historic Dockyard,’ which will guide you to the official 295-space car park, just 400 yards from the entrance at Victory Gate.
If you are using a Sat Nav device, the car park postcode is PO1 3GW (Admiralty Road). Be aware that satnavs may direct you to the centre of the naval base. Please follow tourism signs for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard once you have entered Portsmouth.
There is a wide selection of traditional pubs outside the Dockyard with food offerings. Gunwharf Quay shopping centre has a wide range of modern catering outlets. There are also catering facilities within the dockyard. After the main business of the AGM there will be a short break for tea/coffee.
There is much detailed information on the official website: historicdockyard.co.uk
The Dockyard opens at 1000 and closes at 1730. The AGM will commence at 1330. Members are welcome to arrive at the Princess Royal Gallery from 1230. We will aim to close the meeting at 1700 to vacate the gallery and leave the premises in good time.