Trust News
Welcome to the SWHNBT online newsletter. Here we aim to keep everyone up to date with what is happening in the trust.
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Our Volunteers
“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 confidence or creating strong teams. It is a great opportunity to provide young people with the chance for an adventure. “The inland waterways are a chance to take life at the pace the canal flows at – to slow down and learn new skills. There […]
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Our Volunteers
“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 are in good condition and we are complying with the terms of our licence as an accredited Royal Yacht Association training provider. I am also heavily involved in the boat maintenance side of things. “As an instructor, I enjoy taking people who know maybe starting […]
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Boat & Base Updates Wildlife
In April, volunteers installed the plumbing in the new training room, ahead of the scheduled build in mid-May. The toilet shed was painted and an additional coat of paint was added to the boat tillers. All the blinds were fitted to Pickle’s Folly and Dick’s Folly and the exteriors of both boats were washed down. A new sensor was fitted to the shower drain on Pickle’s Folly. All 11 inflatable life jackets were serviced. Decked with new bunting, Pickle’s Folly made the journey to the Inland Waterways Association Cavalcade at the beginning of May. Bird of the month: the Mallard […]
