Bluebell thanks the following

From the moment we acquired Bluebell, we have been amazed at the help we have received from other organisations and when we get her up and running there will be  a permanent notice on board  naming all our supporters. However, in the meantime, I would like to list our supporters on here. They have all helped us, why not support them?

I have listed our supporters in chronological order.

British Waterways, Scotland - for suggesting that the boat be sold to us and for then for helping us in many ways - towing her to and from the dry dock, letting us make use of the facilities at their yard etc etc and just for being such good guys!

Ronnie Rusack MBE, the Bridge Inn, Ratho - for not only giving us free use of the dry dock but getting his staff to bottom black her and on going support.

The Sail Loft, Port Edgar for donating material to make temporary windows

Tom Kerr, marine Surveyor,  for a discount on the hull survey

Caldwell’s for a discount on the cost of windows

The following elected West Lothian councillors for financial assistance Councillors Morris, Davidson, Muldoon, Wood, Fitzpatrick and McGrouther.

Sir Arnold Clarke for financial assistance.

Second Nature UK for a discount on the cost of insulation

 Advanced Accoustics for discount on sound insulation

Tafelberg Marine Services Ltd. for supplying interior lighting free of charge

The Waterways Trust for financial assistance

Scott JCB Ltd. for a discount on engine parts

Moore Power for a discount on the cost of an inverter

Belzona Polymerics Limited for grit blasting and epoxy work on the windows

Gordon Bow for lending us a generator

Keyline for hiring out tools and supplying material at a discounted price

International Paints for donating paint.

Volunteer Centre, Bathgate, for helping with sanding and painting

Knowepark Caravans for discount on various items

Ikea, Edinburgh for donating work tops, chairs, cutlery and crockery

Belzona Polymerics Limited (again!) for grit blasting the front well deck and giving us the materials to treat the metal afterwards,

Speedy Hire for donating the hire of a compressor for Gordon of Belzona to do the grit blasting

May Carnan for Bluebell paintings.

Bathgate Picture Craft for framing.

The Sign Shop for vinyl lettering.

Forth Marine Textiles for supplying and fitting a cratch cover at material cost.

George Graham for fitting floor coverings.