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Mick,
Thanks for your reply and explan’t’n which sounds like it makes sense to continue with Daily. Unfortunately I’m not in a position to help at the moment due to work commitments, which has also led to my recent lack of contact with NEMT.
Keep up the good work.
Alec

I hear nothing more from Alec Renwick until Septenber 2018, when in response to a notice that one of the Trustees of the Northumbrian Fisheries Heritage Trusts’ phone is no longer working when he writes; Will do, thanks for letting me know. Alec

Towards the end of 2019 I recieve the last comminication from the then Chair of NEMT, 2nd /3rd December: Mick, Not me! Paul N perhaps. Jerry

Date	Email or Document
2020	~
31-Mar	Notice of the death of the Chairman of NEMT
23-May	Notice to renew nemaritimetrust.co.uk
31-Aug	Please find the September Newsletter – attached for your perusal
2-Nov	Seven weeks later, we hear from the Chair of NEMT, Mr A Renwick

There was no notice in the Mr Renwick’s Newsletter of any meeting to elect a new Chair for NEMT and it appears that he was being rather presumptive when he signed himself as the chairman. When he sends out the Secretary’s letter about his decision to leave the AGM to 2021 he no longer signs as the Chair of NEMT.

Date	Email or Document
12-Nov	Sharing the administration of nemaritimetrust.co.uk with Mr A Renwick
20-Dec	Subject: NEMT, AGM Information. Dear Member, please find the following notice attached for your information. We wish you a happy, healthy Christmas and New Year. Alec Renwick

It soon became clear that Alec Renwick had wasted no time in deleting most of the references to the Northumbrian Fisheries Heritage Trust and his actions since then have shown that they were not an accidental removal.

From: Alec Renwick
Sent: 15 November 2020 13:40
To: Michael Dawson
Cc: Paul Nicholson; David Parker; Alex Finnegan; Guy Linkleter; Sue Griffiths; Peter W
Subject: Re: Golden Gleam Face Book!

Many thanks Mick,

This Facebook post is a typical example of todays social media frenzy, which can be so damaging if not acted upon.
I call them “keyboard warriors” who mostly either don’t have a clue or just want to cause trouble from the safety of a screen.
As you know, we’ve had some of that at NEMT!

Pleased it’s now sorted out.

Alec

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On Sun, 15 Nov 2020, 12:26 Michael Dawson, wrote:

Hi all.

I picked this up last night and made a couple of comments on the post before alerting Peter about the mischief and I notice they have now been deleted.

The first was against Graham Abbey’s:-

“Trust is not a I would give them say they do things but just after your donations, A BIG BIG SHAME on them if you cannot look after this let someone who can save it do so it won’t last left like this SHAME ON THIS TRUST” , telling him to get his facts right before making a post and the second was a sort of apology to Mr Abbey by pinning the blame on Colin Warwick:-

“I felt that I should share these photos which are at the opposite end of the spectrum of what I would normally post. The Coble in the photos is listed as belonging to a Charitable Trust whose main emphasis is on the care, maintenance and restoration of wooden vessels. Obviously as you can see this is not the case with this Coble.”

Basically I told them to get their facts right before they started flinging the mud around. Its hard enough trying to raise funds without this sort of thing being pinned on us.

Peter, I thought your reply was rather diplomatic and I think Mr Warwick and Mr Abbey owe you and NFHT an apology.
We can always blame them if we have to fold because of lank of funds and then they can be blamed for more boats being left to rot.

Stay safe everyone,
Cheers Mick.

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From: Alec Renwick
Sent: 15 November 2020 10:59
To: Paul Nicholson
Cc: David Parker; Alex Finnegan; Guy Linkleter; Mike Dawson; Sue Griffiths; Peter W
Subject: Re: Golden Gleam Face Book!

Well said Paul and Dave,

I have replied to Peter’s excellent response by making a comment on Facebook, so hope this helps.
Just goes to show how these things can get out of hand if not dealt with immediately.

Many thanks
Alec

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From: Peter Weightman
Sent: 15 November 2020 10:15
To: Paul Nicholson; David Parker

Cc: Alec Renwick; Alex Finnegan; Guy Linkleter; Mike Dawson; Sue Griffiths
Subject: Re: Golden Gleam Face Book!

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I’m a bit tardy on this one.
This Facebook nonsense is sickening.
I’ve just joined the group and given my comments.

All the best,

Peter

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On Sun, 15 Nov 2020, 09:26 Paul Nicholson, wrote:

I agree with DP’s timely heartfelt comment that the uninformed facebook entry is hardly objective, yet could be damaging. We should note that NEMT cannot be held to be the target of the complaint. The extract showing a National Maritime Museum Cornwall entry is for Northumbrian Fishing Heritage Trust and Peter could further enlighten us by confirming the actual owner of Golden Gleam.

She is certainly in need of restoration but claim of abandonment by Colin Warwick is hardly true even though only sporadic visits are made by PW to clear weeds, spread salt and ensure the covers are in place. I attended with Peter so can confirm this. Annual rent is paid to the landowner, which would hardly be the case were she to have been thrown on the scrapheap. It has to be said that the trailer on which she sits is beyond repair.

Nevertheless, the point has been made and perhaps an early visit could be arranged as soon as we are allowed a real life again, to ensure that the area in which Golden Gleam stands is clear and that she is covered correctly until the moment we are able to attend to her restoration.

Paul

On Sun, 15 Nov 2020 at 07:19, David Parker <dave.a.parker@talktalk.net> wrote:

Good Morning Folks,

I am genuinely very upset to read the post from Colin Warwick on face book with respect to Golden Gleam.

Over many years now, we have developed an exceptionally good reputation in showing our devotion towards our prime aims of preservation of historic vessels; all listed on the National Historic Ships Register.

This kind of publicity is very damaging indeed. WE know who are members of the CKB , those who are genuine and those who just want to cause trouble .

I think its about time that an explanation of the current status of the Golden Gleam, was made perfectly clear and that very good intentions were formulated and made known, showing that She has not been “abandoned” as mentioned, and in fact, cared for as time permits.

Others see it differently !! even to the point where aerial photographs have been posted to identify her location!!

There should now urgently, be a counter publication prepared in detail to preserve, not only the vessel but more importantly, our reputation !!! A reputation that cant be fixed with putty and paint!!!

We have some very fine vessels between us………….but “your’e only as good as your last job”

Dave.

Alec Renwick wrote, 31/03/20

Thanks Mick, but going to put a bit more info on the website and pictures too.
Stay safe man.
Alec

On Tue, 31 Mar 2020, 12:53 Michael Dawson, <daw50nmdj@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:

Hi Alec,

Thanks for the notice . It looks like it can be posted to the Website exactly as it is from ‘Dear Member … .
All I need to do is leave out the bit about the change of email address and change the author’s name from ‘the dog watch’ to chockerblock or Alec Renwick and it will look like your email.
Let me know if you think it is a good idea and it could be done in a few minutes.
Keep well

Mick

From: Alec Renwick
Sent: 31 March 2020 11:49
Subject: Jerry Dudman

Dear member,

It is with great sadness that we must inform you that our chairman, Jerry Dudman, lost his fight against cancer and passed away yesterday, March 30, in the early hours of the morning. We cannot speak highly enough of Jerry’s ability, knowledge and effectiveness as chairman. He will be sorely missed as a colleague, friend, mentor and expert helmsman.

We understand that a memorial service will be held when government Coronavirus restrictions are removed.

Please note that our new NEMT Email address is to be used for all further communications: nemaritime2020@gmail.com

Alec Renwick
for the Trustees

From: Paul Nicholson
Sent: 02 October 2019 17:01
To: Mick Dawson <daw50nmdj@hotmail.co.uk>
Subject: NEMT web site etc., – Confidential

Hi Mick,

I hope you are well and keeping warm in this sudden drop in temperature.

As Peter may have told you, we trustees of NEMT are under attack by Paul Gray (failed treasurer,) Phil Smith (voted off the board last year) and Martin Wilson, who wrote the 8 page official complaint letter after losing a vote of No Confidence.  We have taken legal advice.  Other things are now coming to light, for instance Paul Gray, after walking out three years ago giving up his NEMT membership, still has editorial control over NEMT Facebook pages.  He even had the gall to edit a very recent entry of Jerry’s to remove pictures and put his name to a note that he had done it.

We are working hard to close all opportunities this gang of three are using to destabilise the trust for their own purposes, which are not those of the Trust as we know it.

It is also vital that we, that is you, me and Peter being directors of NFHT, remain apart from the troubles as far as possible to avoid cross contamination.  As this is so, would you please agree to let me have a note of the web site password and admin authority so that Alec can make some subtle (and perhaps not so subtle) amendments to prevent their access and potential meddling. It is still intended to work up a new web site as soon as funds permit. 

Hopefully, (Mr Chairman,) once the NEMT AGM is done and dusted we can have another NFHT meeting when we can discuss the future and the legacy benefit due to us from NEMT.  

Thanks Mick

All the best,

Paul