Crick Boat Show

Thank you for coming to see us at the Crick Boat Show

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Thank you to everyone who came to the Assist Insurance stand at the Crick Boat Show at the weekend. We had three days of beautiful warm and sunny weather – with the exception of torrential rain on Sunday evening! The show coped well with the conditions but there were some traffic issues on the Monday morning. All in all it was a very successful show and everyone we spoke to really enjoyed it. There were some fabulous canal boats on display; ranging from narrow boats to wide beam and liveaboards; historic and vintage canal boats to modern boats with high-spec finishes and the latest technology. The seminar programme and entertainment were also very popular.

For those of you who have requested we contact you regarding your boat insurance, we are currently working through all of your enquiries and we’ll be in touch before your current insurance policy is due for renewal.

The winner of our FREE prize draw will be announced on the 30th June when our competition closes, enabling those who wanted to enter online can still do so. And the prize? A year’s free insurance for their boat.

The whole team at Assist Insurance worked hard both before and during the show to make sure it was a success. We met lots of lovely people and gave out over 1,500 goody bags, notepads and our popular floating keyrings. And we have attached some photos of the show for you all to enjoy!

We’re looking forward to next year, when the show celebrates its 20th anniversary – see you there!

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Come and see us at the Crick Boat Show this Bank Holiday

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Assist Insurance Services will be at the Crick Boat Show again this year. The show is open to the public over the spring Bank Holiday weekend at the Crick Marina.

There are lots of things to do this year, whether you’re a seasoned boat owner a part-time sailor or you just want to dip your toe in the water! There are free boat trips, fascinating seminars and colourful historic boats to see as well as a raft of activities for your children to enjoy.

If you do make it to the show, be sure to look out for our stand (ww 78-79). We have staff available all weekend to help you with your insurance queries.

Plus, if you’re looking for a way to keep your keys safe on the water, ask us for one of our popular floating key fobs! We’ve also got a goodie bags to give away as well. (Free whilst stocks last.)

‘We’re hoping for great weather this weekend,’ says Steve Leech, Director, Assist Insurance, ‘but whatever happens the Crick Boat show is always a vibrant place to be with lots to see and do. We are delighted to be supporting the show again this year and we hope to see you there.’

For more information about the Crick Boat show, including opening times and admission costs, visit www.crickboatshow.com.

Narrowboat crash on A9

Barge falls off trailer onto A9 near Inverness

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A canal barge came off a trailer and partially blocked a carriageway of the A9 in the Highlands for several hours.

The incident happened just before 14:30 at Daviot near Inverness.

No-one is thought to have been injured in the incident, but it had caused traffic to slow down in and around where the accident happened.

Traffic Scotland said the barge has been removed and the road was being swept clean of debris.

Image copyright – PETER JOLLY NORTHPIX