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  • Alarum Productions
    Alarum Productions
  • All Things Spanish
  • Anne Fieldhouse
  • Art & Craft with Floating Crafts
    Art & Craft with Floating Crafts
    Workshops, demos, art, crafts, gifts, kits, commissions, creative services, fun
  • Away With The Fairies
  • Aztec48
    Aztec48
    Hand knitted goods woodwork dog treats and toys and Christmas Rudolph’s
  • Baked on Board
    Baked on Board
    Wood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
  • Barge Fiodra
    Barge Fiodra
    Floating venue: cinema, exhibitions, well-being, arts and entertainment.
  • Barge-inn  booze
    Barge-inn booze
    Narrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
  • Beanie Boat
    Hand knitted and crocheted beanie hats. Custom orders welcomed, match your boat!
  • Birdboxandjennywren
    Birdboxandjennywren
    We sell home made rugs jewellery and cards as well as hippy clothing bags hats
  • Blue Rose Greeting Cards
    Blue Rose Greeting Cards
    An independent publisher specialising in photographic greeting cards.
  • Boatfaeries Travelling Emporium
    Arts and crafts on a Canal near You
  • Books 'n' Stuff
    Books 'n' Stuff
    Secondhand books and DVDs
  • BRIGHTSTAR
    BRIGHTSTAR
    Holistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
  • Caledonia Glass
    Caledonia Glass
    Hand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Canal Art by Julie
    Canal Art by Julie
    Painted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
  • Canal Art by Ruth
    Canal Art by Ruth
    Hand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
  • candy boat
    travels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Cards and Curios
    Cards and Curios
    At Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
  • Charlotte's Arts
    Charlotte's Arts
    Waterways Art, Lino Prints, Handmade Crafts and Canalware.
  • Cheese Aboard Inc. Mugs Afloat
    Cheese Aboard Inc. Mugs Afloat
    FB @mugsafloat or @cheeseaboard1 & Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Mug
  • Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
  • Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
  • Compton Fenders
  • CorkTrend
    CorkTrend
    Fashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
  • Cosmic Esoteric
    Cosmic Esoteric
    Canal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
  • Crafts from Morgana
    Knitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
  • Crocs The Vinyl Cut
    Crocs The Vinyl Cut
    Artwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Cruising Crafts
    Cruising Crafts
    Floating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
  • D & D Woodcraft
  • Dazzle Paws
    Dazzle Paws
    Handmade dog accessories. Collars, leads, bandanas and other products.
  • Designs by Annie
  • Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)
    Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)
    Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
  • Dutiful Duck Crafts
  • DV Design Studios
    DV Design Studios
    All things laser cut. Bespoke wood work and gifts
  • East Hill Mill
    East Hill Mill
    Natural soap & shampoo bars. Felted Soap. Felted fleece rugs. Handmade Scarves.
  • Facepainting &Canalware
    Facepainting &Canalware
    Face painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
  • FENDER KNOT
  • Fenders and Fings
  • Fern Floating Fine Art
    Fern Floating Fine Art
    Animal Illustrations. Inspired by folk tales. Originals, prints and cards.
  • Fi's Fabulous Emporium
    Fi's Fabulous Emporium
    Various hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
  • Fizzyliizycrafts
  • Frocks and Prints
    Frocks and Prints
    Digital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
  • Galatea Craft
    Galatea Craft
    Selling traditional hand painted canal ware and other unique gifts
  • Gangplank Spirits & Preserves
    Foraged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
  • Ger's World of Dots & Knots
  • Giggles and Knots
    Giggles and Knots
    Narrowboat experience days and macrame crafting and classes
  • Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)
    Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)
    Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
  • Gordanneus Crafts
    Hand cut personalised wooden photo plaques & door names. Wall art & much more.
  • Haircuts Afloat
    Haircuts Afloat
    Haircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
  • Hand Made Knitwear
  • Hand Painted Canal Ware and hand knitted teddies
  • Handmade on Narrowboat Sunbeam
    Hand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
  • Hooked Afloat
    Hooked Afloat
    Crochet garments, cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats made to order .
  • Inspired Home Crafts with The Floating Brewer
    Inspired Home Crafts with The Floating Brewer
    Hand made bunting, Home Brew kits, Home brew accessories, all things home brew.
  • Into the Green
    Into the Green
    Beeswax Wraps Carnival/Procession Headdresses Copperworks Handfasting Cords
  • Jennie Howland
  • Jubilee Fibres
    Jubilee Fibres
    Supply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
  • Judith Matthews Photography
    Judith Matthews Photography
    Photographer of canal life, narrowboats, wildlife and landscapes. Canal trader.
  • Julissimo Jewellery
    Julissimo Jewellery
    Julissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
  • Katie Ruby Illustration & Design
    Katie Ruby Illustration & Design
    Awesome Illustrated products to put a smile on your face!
  • Kay's Canal Crafty Arts
    Kay's Canal Crafty Arts
    Lovely things handpainted with canal-art. Personalised items a speciality.
  • LDK Print & Embroidery
    LDK Print & Embroidery
    We print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
  • Lily Limpet Treasures
    Lily Limpet Treasures
    BOAT COVERS CLEANED REPAIRED REPROOFED Lowimpact solutions bottle refill station
  • Little Pen’s Trading Company
    Little Pen’s Trading Company
    My specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
  • Lowry Leatherworks
    Lowry Leatherworks
    Handstitched Leather Products
  • Magic Hands Massage
    On board Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, herbals and balms all hand made.
  • Make It Shipshape
    Make It Shipshape
    Practical and attractive wooden products for boaters and the home
  • Molly d
    Molly d
    Spinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
  • Moonstone glass and crafts
    Stained glass and other crafts
  • Nancy May Crochet
    Nancy May Crochet
    Gorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
  • Nancy Moo's Willy Nilly
    Nancy Moo's Willy Nilly
    Jewellery, incense, designer tee-shirts and the Brilliant BoatZega!
  • Narrow boat Leather
    Hand stitched leather goods
  • Narrowboat Glass
    Narrowboat Glass
    If you can imagine it in leaded glass we can make it, any shape, any size.
  • NB Hekla Pop-Up Art
    NB Hekla Pop-Up Art
    Drawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
  • Northern Lights
    Northern Lights
    Northern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Oblivious Gnome Creations
    Oblivious Gnome Creations
  • Olly's Carved Creations
  • Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
    Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
  • Philip Ball Art
    Original artwork and soft furnishings
  • Powerful Organic Products
    Powerful Organic Products
    Soaps and scents to treat body & boat without harming people, planet or waterway
  • R.J.S Trading
    An eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
  • Raggy Taggy Rugs
    Traditional handmade Rag Rugs.
  • Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
  • Rambling rose canal art
    Rambling rose canal art
    Hand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • Rope & Anchor Trading Co.
    Rope & Anchor Trading Co.
    Handmade gifts, macrame items, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards
  • SF Mechanics
    SF Mechanics
    Diesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
  • Shop on the Water
    Shop on the Water
    Stockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
  • Siany Macrame
    Siany Macrame
    All things macrame - plant pot holders, owls, fruit bowl holders, keychains
  • Snug as a bug crafts
    Snug as a bug crafts
    Handcrafted knitted and crochet items. Quirky tree houses, other arts & crafts.
  • Star Crafts
    Star Crafts
    Sewing and Embroidery, Personalised Items,Gifts,Cratch/Canopy Repairs + More
  • Stella Bella Trading Co
    Stella Bella Trading Co
    Hand crafts from traditional painting to the spinning wheel!
  • Stoned Jewellery
    Stoned Jewellery
    Exquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
  • Suzie Sue Creations
    Cards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
  • Sweet Barge
    Sweet Barge
    The Sweet Barge selling traditional sweets and sometimes cheese on the tow path
  • Tankbusters-northen
    Tankbusters-northen
    Tank and diesel cleaning! Filtering to 1 micron and water Down-to 100ppm
  • The Art Boat
    The Art Boat
    Paintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Bare Weaver
    The Bare Weaver
  • The Beer Boat Co
    The Beer Boat Co
    Carriers of real ale, wine & cider.
  • The Candle Boat
  • The Cut Glass Boat
    The Cut Glass Boat
    Handmade stained glass decorative art, sun catchers and wall hangings
  • The Floating Card Shop
  • The Floating Gift Shop
    The Floating Gift Shop
  • The Hatch Shop
    The Hatch Shop
    We sell gifts, trinkets, totems and tall-tales. Salt lamps and smelly stuff :)
  • The Herb Boat  HM
    The Herb Boat HM
    Herbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
  • The Hippie Boat
    The Hippie Boat
    Fair Trade Festival Style Clothing Hats, Bags & Hand Rolled Incense
  • The Jam Butty
    The Jam Butty
    Handmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys and Vinegars
  • The Pirate Boat
    The Pirate Boat
    A Pirate themed narrowboat – Selling Pirate Treasure & Delicious ice creams.
  • The Quirky Cutlery Store
  • The Record Deck UK
    The Record Deck UK
    It’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
  • The Widgeon Theatreboat
    The Widgeon Theatreboat
    A Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
  • The Wool Boat
  • thesoapboat
    thesoapboat
    Handmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
  • Towpath Timber
    Awesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
  • Towpath Tipples
    Towpath Tipples
    Craft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
  • Unfazed Boatmovers
    Unfazed Boatmovers
    Handmade unique design gemstone bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
  • Unicornucopia
    incorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
  • VeryUJewelry
    VeryUJewelry
    Handmade Stained Glass , Vintage Restyled Jewellery, Accessories & Gifts.
  • Watercraft Training
    RYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • Wendy B's floating art gallery
    Wendy B's floating art gallery
    I'm an artist running my gallery from my boat and fb page and website
  • Wire Art by Nickie
    Wire Art by Nickie
    Sun & Dream Catchers Wall Hangings & Jewellery too, Hand Made on Narrowboat Mia
  • WitchCrafter HippieShed
    WitchCrafter HippieShed
    Travelling Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
  • Wobbly Ltd
    Soft Serve Icecreams Milkshakes<br>Teas and Coffees<br>Sweets

Member List

  • Alarum Productions
  • All Things Spanish
  • Anne Fieldhouse
  • Art & Craft with Floating CraftsWorkshops, demos, art, crafts, gifts, kits, commissions, creative services, fun
  • Away With The Fairies
  • Aztec48Hand knitted goods woodwork dog treats and toys and Christmas Rudolph’s
  • Baked on BoardWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
  • Barge FiodraFloating venue: cinema, exhibitions, well-being, arts and entertainment.
  • Barge-inn boozeNarrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
  • Beanie BoatHand knitted and crocheted beanie hats. Custom orders welcomed, match your boat!
  • BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell home made rugs jewellery and cards as well as hippy clothing bags hats
  • Blue Rose Greeting CardsAn independent publisher specialising in photographic greeting cards.
  • Boatfaeries Travelling EmporiumArts and crafts on a Canal near You
  • Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs
  • BRIGHTSTARHolistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
  • Caledonia GlassHand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Canal Art by JuliePainted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
  • Canal Art by RuthHand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
  • candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Cards and CuriosAt Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
  • Charlotte's ArtsWaterways Art, Lino Prints, Handmade Crafts and Canalware.
  • Cheese Aboard Inc. Mugs AfloatFB @mugsafloat or @cheeseaboard1 & Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Mug
  • Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
  • Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
  • Compton Fenders
  • CorkTrendFashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
  • Cosmic EsotericCanal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
  • Crafts from MorganaKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
  • Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Cruising CraftsFloating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
  • D & D Woodcraft
  • Dazzle PawsHandmade dog accessories. Collars, leads, bandanas and other products.
  • Designs by Annie
  • Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
  • Dutiful Duck Crafts
  • DV Design StudiosAll things laser cut. Bespoke wood work and gifts
  • East Hill MillNatural soap & shampoo bars. Felted Soap. Felted fleece rugs. Handmade Scarves.
  • Facepainting &CanalwareFace painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
  • FENDER KNOT
  • Fenders and Fings
  • Fern Floating Fine ArtAnimal Illustrations. Inspired by folk tales. Originals, prints and cards.
  • Fi's Fabulous EmporiumVarious hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
  • Fizzyliizycrafts
  • Frocks and PrintsDigital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
  • Galatea CraftSelling traditional hand painted canal ware and other unique gifts
  • Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
  • Ger's World of Dots & Knots
  • Giggles and KnotsNarrowboat experience days and macrame crafting and classes
  • Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
  • Gordanneus CraftsHand cut personalised wooden photo plaques & door names. Wall art & much more.
  • Haircuts AfloatHaircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
  • Hand Made Knitwear
  • Hand Painted Canal Ware and hand knitted teddies
  • Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
  • Hooked AfloatCrochet garments, cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats made to order .
  • Inspired Home Crafts with The Floating BrewerHand made bunting, Home Brew kits, Home brew accessories, all things home brew.
  • Into the GreenBeeswax Wraps Carnival/Procession Headdresses Copperworks Handfasting Cords
  • Jennie Howland
  • Jubilee FibresSupply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
  • Judith Matthews PhotographyPhotographer of canal life, narrowboats, wildlife and landscapes. Canal trader.
  • Julissimo JewelleryJulissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
  • Katie Ruby Illustration & DesignAwesome Illustrated products to put a smile on your face!
  • Kay's Canal Crafty ArtsLovely things handpainted with canal-art. Personalised items a speciality.
  • LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
  • Lily Limpet TreasuresBOAT COVERS CLEANED REPAIRED REPROOFED Lowimpact solutions bottle refill station
  • Little Pen’s Trading CompanyMy specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
  • Lowry LeatherworksHandstitched Leather Products
  • Magic Hands MassageOn board Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, herbals and balms all hand made.
  • Make It ShipshapePractical and attractive wooden products for boaters and the home
  • Molly dSpinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
  • Moonstone glass and craftsStained glass and other crafts
  • Nancy May CrochetGorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
  • Nancy Moo's Willy NillyJewellery, incense, designer tee-shirts and the Brilliant BoatZega!
  • Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
  • Narrowboat GlassIf you can imagine it in leaded glass we can make it, any shape, any size.
  • NB Hekla Pop-Up ArtDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
  • Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Oblivious Gnome Creations
  • Olly's Carved Creations
  • Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
  • Philip Ball ArtOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
  • Powerful Organic ProductsSoaps and scents to treat body & boat without harming people, planet or waterway
  • R.J.S TradingAn eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
  • Raggy Taggy RugsTraditional handmade Rag Rugs.
  • Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
  • Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • Rope & Anchor Trading Co.Handmade gifts, macrame items, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards
  • SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
  • Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
  • Siany MacrameAll things macrame - plant pot holders, owls, fruit bowl holders, keychains
  • Snug as a bug craftsHandcrafted knitted and crochet items. Quirky tree houses, other arts & crafts.
  • Star CraftsSewing and Embroidery, Personalised Items,Gifts,Cratch/Canopy Repairs + More
  • Stella Bella Trading CoHand crafts from traditional painting to the spinning wheel!
  • Stoned JewelleryExquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
  • Suzie Sue CreationsCards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
  • Sweet BargeThe Sweet Barge selling traditional sweets and sometimes cheese on the tow path
  • Tankbusters-northenTank and diesel cleaning! Filtering to 1 micron and water Down-to 100ppm
  • The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Bare Weaver
  • The Beer Boat CoCarriers of real ale, wine & cider.
  • The Candle Boat
  • The Cut Glass BoatHandmade stained glass decorative art, sun catchers and wall hangings
  • The Floating Card Shop
  • The Floating Gift Shop
  • The Hatch ShopWe sell gifts, trinkets, totems and tall-tales. Salt lamps and smelly stuff :)
  • The Herb Boat HMHerbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
  • The Hippie BoatFair Trade Festival Style Clothing Hats, Bags & Hand Rolled Incense
  • The Jam ButtyHandmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys and Vinegars
  • The Pirate BoatA Pirate themed narrowboat – Selling Pirate Treasure & Delicious ice creams.
  • The Quirky Cutlery Store
  • The Record Deck UKIt’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
  • The Widgeon TheatreboatA Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
  • The Wool Boat
  • thesoapboatHandmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
  • Towpath TimberAwesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
  • Towpath TipplesCraft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
  • Unfazed BoatmoversHandmade unique design gemstone bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
  • Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
  • VeryUJewelryHandmade Stained Glass , Vintage Restyled Jewellery, Accessories & Gifts.
  • Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • Wendy B's floating art galleryI'm an artist running my gallery from my boat and fb page and website
  • Wire Art by NickieSun & Dream Catchers Wall Hangings & Jewellery too, Hand Made on Narrowboat Mia
  • WitchCrafter HippieShedTravelling Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
  • Wobbly LtdSoft Serve Icecreams Milkshakes<br>Teas and Coffees<br>Sweets

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RCTA ConstitutionRoving Canal Traders Association

RCTA Constitution

1. Name

The name of the group shall be The Roving Canal Traders Association or RCTA

2. Aims

  • The aims of the Roving Canal Traders Association will be:
  • To be a collective voice for all roving canal traders
  • To provide advice to current and new roving canal traders as well as those interested in becoming roving canal traders
  • To support the Canal and River Trust to improve accessibility for roving canal traders
  • To hold waterside events that provide opportunities for roving canal traders
  • To promote trading activities
  • To aim to increase membership levels by 10% annually

3. Membership

There are three categories of membership:

  • Associate membership
  • Full membership
  • Honorary Membership

3.1 Associate Membership is available to those who:

  • are over the age of 18
  • are in the process of applying for a Roving Canal Trader Licence
  • at the discretion of the committee, are invited to help the association by providing support, skills, knowledge and experience
  • are past members who wish to maintain contact and support the Association

Associate membership is free and is renewed annually.

An application for associate membership and renewal is approved at the discretion of the committee. An associate member cannot be co-opted onto the committee or undertake another role as specified in the constitution.

Associate members can not:

  • vote at general meetings
  • have access to full member benefits

3.2 Full Membership is available for up to two people aged over 18 per boat registered with CRT as holding a current Roving Canal Trader Licence of whom one is the licence holder.

Full membership begins on successful completion of the application process and payment of the membership fee. Membership can be renewed annually on the anniversary date of joining as long as the member continues to hold a current CRT Roving Canal Trader Licence.

Both full members per registered boat can:

  • vote at a general meeting
  • have access to full member benefits

There will be an annual membership fee which will be agreed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and will be payable by all full members.

3.3  Honorary Membership  is awarded at the discretion of the committee to acknowledge a special benefit or service provided by an individual.

Honorary memberships free and renewed annually at the discretion of the committee.

An honorary member can:

  • hold a committee position
  • be a trustee
  • vote at a general meeting
  • have access to full member benefits

A list of all members will be kept by the membership secretary

3.4 Ceasing to be a member

Members may resign at any time in writing to the membership secretary.

Any member who has not paid their membership fee for one month will be contacted by the committee, who will then decide whether that member is deemed to have resigned.

Any personally directed offensive behaviour, including racist, sexist or inflammatory remarks, will not be permitted. Anyone behaving in this way or breaking the equal opportunities policy may be asked not to attend further meetings or to resign from the group if an apology is not given or the behaviour is repeated. The individual concerned shall have the right to be heard by the trustees, accompanied by a friend, before a final decision is made.

Physical assaults shall be reported to the police and the offender immediately suspended from the RCTA until both police and committee investigations are complete.

4. Equal Opportunities

Roving Canal Traders Association will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexuality, disability, religious or political belief, marital status or age.

5. Trustees and committee

The business of the group will be carried out by a Committee elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee will meet as necessary and not less than four times a year.

The Committee will consist of 9 members, and be composed of 3 trustees and 6 statutory committee members. Up to 9 additional members may be co-opted onto the committee at the discretion of the committee.

Committee Members may take on multiple roles. Trustees may also take on multiple roles but only one Trustee position

The Chair, Secretary and Treasurer hold office for one year, and are then eligible for re-election. Statutory committee members hold office for two years and are then eligible for re-election.

The roles of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and statutory committee members are fixed unless changes have been approved by an AGM or SGM. Other committee roles or titles may be changed and updated from time to time to meet the requirements of the Association. Details of committee roles are given in appendix 1.

In the event of a Trustee standing down during the year, a replacement will be elected by a Special General Meeting of members .

In the event of a committee member who is not a Trustee standing down during the year, the committee may appoint a replacement.

Any committee member not attending a meeting without an apology for three months, will be contacted by the committee and asked if they wish to resign.

The committee meetings will be open to any member of Roving Canal Traders Association wishing to attend, who may speak but not vote.

6. Meetings

6.1. Annual General Meetings

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held annually, but no later than eighteen months of the previous AGM.

All members will be notified by email at least 3 weeks before the date of the meeting, giving the venue, date, time and agenda.

Meetings may be held at both physical and virtual locations at the discretion of the committee

Members who send their apologies a minimum of 1 week prior to the meeting shall be allowed to vote on any expected issues in the agenda. Votes shall be sent out 24 hours before the meeting and be returned at the latest 1 hour before the meeting

Nominations for the committee may be made to the Secretary before the meeting, or at the meeting.

The minimum attendance for the AGM will be 15% of the membership, or 15 members, whichever is the greater number. Should too few people attend, then a general vote shall not take place and the committee shall continue to carry out the business of the group.

6.2 At the AGM: –

The Committee will present a report of the work of Roving Canal Traders Association over the year.

The Committee will present the accounts of Roving Canal Traders Association for the previous year.

The Trustees and Committee for the next year will be elected.

Any proposals given to the Secretary at least 7 days in advance of the meeting will be discussed, provided that they have been notified to all members in the remaining week prior to the meeting. Any new proposals arising during the AGM and which have not been circulated to all the membership will be considered at a subsequent SGM or AGM

6.3 Special General Meetings

The Secretary will call a Special General Meeting at the request of the majority of the committee, or at least twelve other members, giving a written request to the Chair or Secretary stating the reason for their request. The meeting will take place within twenty-one days of the request.

All members will be given two weeks notice of such a meeting, giving the venue, date, time and agenda, and notice may be by telephone or email.

Meetings may be held at both physical and virtual locations at the discretion of the committee.

Any proposals given to the Secretary at least seven days in advance of the meeting will be discussed, provided that they have been notified to all members in the remaining week prior to the meeting. Any new proposals arising during the SGM and which have not been circulated to all the membership will be considered at a subsequent SGM or AGM

Members who send their apologies a minimum of 1 week prior to the meeting shall be allowed to vote on any expected issues in the agenda. Votes shall be sent out 24 hours before the meeting and be returned at the latest  1 hour before the meeting

The minimum attendance for the Special General Meeting will be 15% of the membership or 15 members, whichever is the greater number.

6.4 Rules of Procedure for meetings

All questions that arise at any meeting will be discussed openly and the meeting will seek to find general agreement that everyone present can agree to.

If a consensus cannot be reached a vote will be taken and a decision will be made by a simple majority of members present. If the number of votes cast on each side are equal, the Chair of the meeting shall have an additional casting vote.

7. Finances

An account will be maintained on behalf of the Association at a bank agreed by the committee. Two signatories, who should be Trustees and responsible for any bank accounts and any banking system deemed necessary, will be nominated by the Committee ( one to be Treasurer ). The signatories must not be related nor members of the same household.

Records of income and expenditure will be the responsibility of the Treasurer and a financial statement given to each meeting. He will be assisted by the Bookkeeper

Any pre-agreed reasonable expenses shall be reimbursed. Travel to Annual General Meetings or Special General Meetings are excluded from reimbursement in all circumstances.

All money raised by or on behalf of Roving Canal Traders Association is only to be used to further the aims of the Association and other canal based charitable organisations wherever possible.

Income from Membership and Markets shall be kept separate.

8. Amendments to the Constitution

Amendments to the constitution may only be made at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting.
Any proposal to amend the constitution must be given to the Secretary in writing.

The proposal must then be circulated with the notice of meeting.

Any proposal to amend the Constitution will require a two thirds majority of those present and entitled to vote.

9. Dissolution

If a meeting, by simple majority, decides that it is necessary to close down the Association, it may call a Special General Meeting to do so. The sole business of this meeting will be to dissolve the Association.

If it is agreed to dissolve the Association, all remaining money and other assets, once outstanding debts have been paid, will be donated to a similar charitable organisation. The organisation to be chosen at the meeting which agrees the dissolution.

This constitution was agreed at the 3rd Annual General Meeting of the Roving Canal Traders Association on: –

Date 28/09/2019
Name and position in group Andrew Mills, Chair
Signed ………………………………………….
Name and position in group  Ronni Payne, Treasurer
Signed ………………………………………….

Appendix 1

Details of Committee Roles

Chair: who shall chair both general and committee meetings. Is responsible for ensuring that the Trustees have not been barred from holding such positions. Can cast an additional vote when there is a tie. The Chair will also be responsible for public liaison

Secretary: who shall be responsible for overseeing the distribution of correspondences and communications to members. Maintaining the RCTA email server. To record items to include in meeting agendas. To record all votes. Taking of minutes at general and committee meetings, and distributing these to the other committee members. To digitally store all minutes and any other documents that require storage, as provided by other committee members. To ensure members have access to meeting minutes and documentation as appropriate. To retrieve records as required. To record and monitor any requests for Special General meetings and, if necessary, call a SGM as required in section 6.3. To record all complaints, and responses to complaints.

Treasurer (and Book keeper): who shall be responsible for maintaining accounts and ensuring financial safeguarding. Will also ensure that all financial transactions are in keeping with the aims and best interest of the Association. Inputting of invoices raised and payments received, receipt keeping for supplier payments.

The Statutory Committee members’ roles are as follows:

Membership Admin: who shall be responsible for keeping an up to date database of members, in liaison with the Website Manager, and ensuring all members adhere to the membership criteria.

CRT Liaison & Traders Liaison: Shall attend meetings with CRT as the RCTA representative, prepare meeting reports, and draft all correspondence with CRT for committee approval. Point of contact for traders experiencing issues with mooring and/or licensing, if needed, can be raised with CRT to take further.

New Traders Liaison: Point of contact and support for new traders. Produce new members ‘good trading practices’ information. Help with getting started, booking events, queries on moorings and any other issues.

PR Communications External and Markets Posters Coordinator: In support of the Secretary. Manage general RCTA PR, including press releases, radio interviews etc. Distribute PR opportunities to traders. In support of ‘Market and Event Coordinator’ and ‘Secretary’, arrange printing and distribution of posters/flyer PDF’s for members’ use, online communication and social media. Printing, and coordinating the distribution of posters and flyers to members. Making sure each ‘Market Manager’ is given banners, flags and posters etc as appropriate.

Market and Event Coordinator: Manage applications to hold RCTA events. Organisation of Risk Assessments and sending them with event applications. Liaison with relevant authorities. Ensuring measurement of locations and assessing moorings available is undertaken appropriately. Deciding the maximum number of boats that can trade at a set Floating Market location.

Other committee roles are as follows:

Market Bookings Admin: In support of ‘Market and Event Coordinator’. To ensure market bookings have been placed on the website and and keep a waiting list if all bookings are filled. Admin of booked places and making sure all payments have been made. Checking length of all booked spaces, and adjusting remaining spaces accordingly. Preparing a list of attendees for each market and communicating this to market managers. Emailing any relevant market and H&S information to attendees. To liaise closely with external PR, the Website Manager and the Treasurer/Bookkeeper. Production of all market safety signage and distribution to market managers.

PR Communications Newsletter: To research and produce a quarterly newsletter to all who sign up for the newsletter, including members. Regular bulletin communication updates to members.

RCTA Facebook Admin and Market Facebook Admin: In support od ‘Secretary’. Administration and moderation of all RCTA Facebook pages. Answering questions from members and visitors. In support of ‘Market and Event Coordinator’, ‘Market Bookings Admin’ and ‘Secretary’. Boosting FB market posts at least one week before each market. Sharing market posts on all appropriate FB community and interest groups.

Website Manager: In support of the ‘Secretary’ , maintaining members information and liaising with them to enable them to keep their information up to date; maintaining a list/calendar of festivals, events and markets; keeping RCTA floating markets and events up to date in liaison with ‘Market and Event Coordinator’ and ‘Market Bookings Admin” posting photos of  events; maintaining Traders Directory; building links; keeping members documentation accessible in liaison with ‘Memebrship Admin’ and ‘Secretary’. Continuing to build the website as appropriate to support RCTA and its aims

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