Nik Vallely, Eynsham Lock and Weir Keeper, Funeral Service: notice to boaters
Published 25 July 2023
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When
Friday 28 July 2023.
Where
All non-tidal River Thames lock sites.
Details
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Nik Vallely, Eynsham Lock and Weir Keeper.
Nik’s funeral will take place at 12:30pm on Friday 28 July 2023.
Many of our lock and weir keepers will be attending the funeral. Locks where staff are attending the funeral will be available on public power self-service. Those who are not attending will be available to reset public power across multiple locks if required. However, there will be delays resetting public power if it trips as lock keepers will be covering more sites than they normally would. We thank you for your understanding and patience.
As a mark of respect at 12:30pm, at the time of the service, we will put all 44 locks onto self-service for half an hour (excluding Teddington which cannot be put onto self-service but extra staffing will be available here). This will allow staff who are not attending the funeral some time to remember Nik and pay their respects.
Additionally, there will be a river closure between King’s Lock and Pinkhill Lock from 12pm until 2pm for the duration of the service at the lock side at Eynsham.
We are sure that many of you knew Nik well and have fond memories of him and might also like to attend the funeral to pay your respects. With his family’s permission the funeral details are below.
The funeral will take place on Friday 28 July at 12:30pm at:
Eynsham Lock
Swinford Bridge
Eynsham
OX29 4BY
A book of condolence has been opened here.