Semington Dock

04/06/2026

We are very proud to be backing the campaign to reopen the historic pub that is yards from us here at the Dock. Community ownership is a winning model for local pubs, and we are one of the local businesses who can see the sense in supporting this.

Save the Somerset Arms

What an amazing commitment from the community!
We have received £193,310 and 237 pledges, in just 6 weeks from a standing start! What an incredible achievement, imagine opening night... That's a very busy pub indeed!

When we started this process we could only have faith that everyone would realise the importance of the pub and step up to the challenge, and you have! The community has seen the value of owning the freehold, having a say and opening the Somerset Arms as something new, reimagined, not just a pub but much more - somewhere to meet, to catch up with friends over coffee or enjoy a lunchtime snack. Our community hub, central to the village.

Of course we will need more, but there is a new belief, a momentum, and we are now sure we can raise the money we need to make a reasonable offer on the pub. In the meantime, we have decided to continue the pledge stage until August 1st. This will allow us to push on and use the summer events in the village and local towns to give even more people the opportunity to commit to this exciting project.

It's all about you as a vital part of this community, thank you. Let's own the Somerset Arms and reopen it once again - together.

14/05/2026

Another happy customer this week.

Customer wanted a roof deck. Barry fabricated Iroko curved supports to the roof profile with a hexagrip platform.

David had this to say about the work:

"Please pass on my sincere gratitude to Barry for his exceptional craftsmanship. The work he produced on the roof is truly impressive and far exceeds my expectations. In addition to his skill as an artisan, he was a pleasure to work with. Furthermore, I found your entire staff to be professional and polite."

Thank you David, let's just hope for some warm sunshine now so that you can fully enjoy your new roof deck! 🌞🌞

23/12/2025

So its time to put all the projects down, take a break and reflect on another busy year. Congratulations to Nathan on completing his BMET electrical course, big welcome to Sean who joined the team almost 3 months ago now (where did that go!) very much here to stay with the other 5 on the shop floor supported by Suzanne and I in the office.
Sorry no festive pictures but watch this space in 2026 for updates our biggest restoration project yet!!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all our customers and friends, past present and future.
Ian and the Semington Dock Tean

25/11/2025

And in the other dock we are working to fit out a boat that was started 14 years or so ago, rushed towards the end but never finished. Now with a new owner its back to basics, find the well done buts and go again. Plus repair the paintwork which doesn't appear to have been touched since the original build.

25/11/2025

So a beautiful sunny day, if cold around the edges. Time to share our latest project, likely in many ways to be the most complex one we have done to date.
Meet MB Beech, one of the surviving Severners. Sister boat to Elm, Fir, Pine, Alder and Willow, all registered in February 1935. Oak and Ash very similar registered in August 1934.
Plan is to repair original sides, replate the bottom, converted from Elm to steel in mid 1960s, stretch back near to original length and then get a cabin on it.

06/11/2025

Today we have released Artemis back out into its natural environment. Bright and rather warm for the time of year. Full repaint, strip to bare metal laser cleaned. Along with new doors, hatch, refurbished windows and lockers too.
Ready for owner to tackle the inside. Happy day.

17/10/2025

Article from Waterways Network oct/nov reminder as winter approaches and engines are more likely to be run to charge batteries. Be aware folks

26/09/2025

Completely bespoke joinery produced here, built from scratch, soft close, even making full use of space in a v hull

24/09/2025

Sunny autumn morning and as ever lots of activity here. One boat first coat blacking completed, 2 more coats to do this week. One boat with hullsides being prepared. Third boat now has new rear doors with drainage channels. New hatch lid being fabricated. Doors are part of a full repaint project. Email us on [email protected] to discuss potential work and availability. Diary is always open 3 years ahead if specific dates needed or simply peace of mind knowing your booking is sorted. Capacity kept for short notice jobs and surveys etc. Lock closures, water shortages, owner changes always mean diary slots pop up.

16/09/2025

Hi folks, as the autumn seems to be upon us PLEASE check your stove flues between the ceiling and outside roof. This is the second one this month we have found failed. No bashing this how it came out. All the visble flue in the boat looked fine.
Make sure CO alarms are up.and functional too.