In January, Dicks Folly was stripped to the bare metal with weak spots welded and rotten structures replaced. The boat was then primed and painted. Volunteers cleaned the windows and replaced seals. “We are very pleased with the work that Jill and Michael have done,” volunteer, Chris said. “Dicks Folly has gone from being a […]
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 […]
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January boats and base update
In January, Dicks Folly was stripped to the bare metal with weak spots welded and rotten structures replaced. The boat was then primed and painted. Volunteers cleaned the windows and replaced seals. “We are very pleased with the work that Jill and Michael have done,” volunteer, Chris said. “Dicks Folly has gone from being a […]
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December boats and base update
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 […]
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October boats and base update
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 […]