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New content added to Boleh website

Have a look at some of the boards Robin used during his lecture series following his safe arrival in Salcombe in 1950, now uploaded to Boleh’s History pages, here.

Boleh is a Historic Vessel

We’re very pleased to announce that Boleh has been identified as meriting inclusion in the National Register of Historic Vessels of the United Kingdom.

Details can be found on www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk

Project Boleh rides out storm

Although our charity partner and site leaseholder, the Meridian Sailing and Training Trust, regrettably ceased trading last week Project Boleh carries on.

Local apprentices still working on structural repairs

Local apprentices working on structural repairs

Thanks to Portsmouth City Council we are pleased to say that Boleh will be able to stay at the Old Pump House site in Eastney providing apprentice training until the restoration is complete.  We are also discussing with a number of charities how Project Boleh might work with them in the future.

Boleh in Lloyds List

We’re really pleased with the article that was published today – take a look.

Junk restoration just will not be rubbished

This 17-tonne icon from the Orient is set to sail again, thanks to the can-do spirit of an enterprising charity.

The Boleh, a unique 60-year-old Oriental junk, is set to get a new lease of life, with the help of disadvantaged apprentices and trainees from across the city.

Read the full article http://www.portsmouth.co.uk

Project Launch Event

Many thanks for those of you who made it to the project Launch Event. The day a was huge success and the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth attended. Our work has been subsequently endorsed by a visit from the High Seriff of Hampshire.

Training ship set to be restored at Portsmouth

From left: Ross Parrotte, Henry Middleton, Wendy Angel, Roger Angel, George Middleton and Grant Hesk standing beside the Boleh as the vessel arrives at the Meridian Sailing Trust, Portsmouth.

While Lively Lady arrived in Portsmouth to great fanfare last weekend, a ship built in Singapore has quietly slipped in under the radar to help more young people.

Read the full article on the http://www.portsmouth.co.uk website or by clicking the newspaper cutting below.

BBC South Today

Many thanks to the BBC South Today programme for letting us publish this news clip on the site. Aired on 2nd June 2008.