Family Tree
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Jim’s family has lived and worked in and around Morston for more than 120 years and Jim’s generation is no different. In his lifetime he has seen big changes. Jim comments “in the old black and white photos of more than fifty years ago you can see a handful of boats, today BHA has counted over a thousand in the harbour. This poses some real challenges.” Jim continues with his family ferry business and is well known in fishing, diving and windsurfing circles. Not to mention being a dab hand snooker player!
07771 597 985
Charlie has sailed in Blakeney Harbour since he was four years old. From apprentice boatbuilder at age 16 he started his own boatbuilding business at 19 which amongst many other types of vessel developed and built the ‘Norfolk’ range of yachts and dayboats. The business has been based at Morston for the last 20 years. He was employed by Statoil Norway to manage building and dredging work at Wells for the wind farm and has been a Commissioner at Wells Harbour. Charlie is owner and skipper of the sailing barge Juno.
tharrison@morstonpalatine.co.uk
07785731804
Tom moved to Blakeney in 1966 from Mid Norfolk and now lives in Morston. He is a keen sailor and brings experience in both property and organisational development to the Trustee Board.
07771 945 056
Greg retired to North Norfolk following an international business career in 2013, bought himself an Oyster and now sails on the harbour as well as being a volunteer wildlife ranger for the National Trust on the nature reserve. He is also currently Treasurer of Holt Rotary and brings expertise in dealing with both the Charity Commission and HMRC.
He lives with his wife Jan in Holt and has two grown up children who both visit the harbour regularly to enjoy its tranquillity and recharge their batteries
07929 181 138
Neil undoubtedly has his anchor firmly deployed in Blakeney – even though he has just moved his business, Neil Thompson Boats, to Wells after many years at Glandford. He lives in Blakeney with his young family and both his sister and his wife can be found at the boatyard! We expect to see no less of him in Blakeney Harbour. He is an active parish councillor, BHA representative on the Coastal Community Team as well as being very involved in local charity.
07972 148 776
Jason has lived in the area all his life, his family have been involved in Blakeney Harbour for over 100 years and has seen many changes!
He works in the family ‘seal trip’ business which has been running in the harbour for over 70 years. Apart from skippering one of the ferries he also works at Hewitt's boatyard at Stiffkey, building and maintaining boats, he loves boats and the sea! especially Blakeney Harbour and is very passionate about keeping it the way it is ‘natural and un-spoilt’! He became a member of BHA in the early years and is keen to support it to help keep the harbour safe and enjoyable for all.
James lives in Blakeney with his wife Victoria and four children. They have run Norfolketc for 10 years and provide sailing, powerboating, water sports courses and experiences for all ages. The family have an infectious love for Blakeney Harbour and are out on the water whenever time allows with frequent adventures and nights sleeping on the boat.
Committees
Membership and Fundraising Committee
Chair: Hannah Kelsey - Harbour.membership@gmail.com - 07881808894
Members: Tom Harrison, Heather Harrison, Mary Hunt, Juliet Thompson
Buoyage, Infrastructure and Maintenance Committee
Chair: Charlie Ward - Cwtb10@gmail.com - 07771597985
Members: Jim Temple, John Walton, James Cowan, Henry Archer
Environment Committee
Chair: Neil Thompson - neil@neilthompsonboats.co.uk - 07929181138
Members: Charlie Ward, John Walton, National Trust Representative (TBA)
Audit Committee
Chair: Greg Cooper - grchome@hotmail.com - 07771945056
Members: Nigel Flower , Tom Harrison
Harbour Wardens
Jim Temple
Jason Bean
Chris Keys
Charlie Ward
James Cowan
Steven Bean
Graham Lubbock
Neil Thompson
Graham Bean
Josh Bean