In July, further work was done on the new training cabin. The plumbing was completed, the carpet tiles laid and all of the cabinets were installed. Work was done on the shutters to make them more secure and compact when open. Further coats of paint were added to the toilet shed, resulting in a more sedate shade than the previous […]
In May, the new training cabin was built, and the kitchen units were installed. Volunteer, Nigel, welcomed the milestone. “In the past we have done the training in the boats or outside. Now, if it’s pouring with rain we can sit inside, make a cup of tea and chat with people. It’s a much more homely and […]
“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 […]
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July boats and base update
In July, further work was done on the new training cabin. The plumbing was completed, the carpet tiles laid and all of the cabinets were installed. Work was done on the shutters to make them more secure and compact when open. Further coats of paint were added to the toilet shed, resulting in a more sedate shade than the previous […]
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June boats and base update
In May, the new training cabin was built, and the kitchen units were installed. Volunteer, Nigel, welcomed the milestone. “In the past we have done the training in the boats or outside. Now, if it’s pouring with rain we can sit inside, make a cup of tea and chat with people. It’s a much more homely and […]
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Tea break with… Nick, our RYA Training Principal
“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 […]