Eyre lock to Bidford-on-Avon 6.7 hrs

Todays task is to get a pump out. There was a free pump out facility at the sewerage works down stream of Evesham. We arrived to find it now closed and the nearest facility at Evesham Marina. The phone number given was not answered and the number from the Nicholson guide was permentantly engaged ... is is Sunday. Fortunately Bidford Boats were open and confirmed they could do a pump out if we arrived before their 2day boats returned, about six. With this news the warning light for the tank turned red confirming that the sensor still worked. There was a cool breeze as we left this morning but the day warmed up only for a torrential downpour at midday. Fortunately was moored in Evehsam to buy a paper and were having lunch. Arrived at Bidford Boats in time for the pump out and with visitors moorings clearly full paid for an overnight mooring ... at £17 for pump out, blue and mooring good value.