Trust volunteers gathered at the The Boot at Sarratt for a festive meal at the beginning of December. Chair Volunteer, Chris, highlighted that substantial improvements have been made across the site, IT systems and boats over the course of 2025. He thanked volunteers for their efforts on “many Wednesday mornings” to knock down all the […]
In October, a concrete retaining wall was built and the new workshop was constructed. Progress has been made on building a ramp so wheelchair users can access the training room. Preparations are underway to transport Dick’s Folly and Pickle’s Folly to Aylesbury in the New Year for repainting. Both boats will be painted with the […]
“I originally started narrow boating through Scouts, first as a Venture Scout leader, then with Explorer Scouts. I first became involved with the trust after a friend was looking for some help teaching. I became an instructor and then a trustee. “Narrow boating is a great vehicle for many things – whether that is building […]
“I first started using narrow boats as a Venture Scout when I left school over 50 years ago. Then, when I married, for our holidays my wife and I would hire a canal boat with other couples and take different routes across the countryside. “As the chief instructor, I make sure that all the boats […]