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Covid 19 November update

Covid 19 November update - In light of the new Government ruling, our Trust will be closed for the duration of the November lockdown. Read more

Big Lottery Award - Young People's Project

The Trust celebrates after receiving £223,261 from the National Lottery to develop an innovative and exciting Young People’s Project. Read more

With the support of Charnwood Borough Council and our grant providers, we are in a position to run Covid Safe boat trips which allows us to run our our boat, Symphony, with one family/support group on the complete boat. Enjoy a 4 hour trip along the Grand Union Canal. Open to all. £70 for the whole boat. Read more

Community Heroes Award

We are very proud to announce that our volunteers were awarded the title of 'Top Team' in 2019's Charnwood Community Heroes Awards. Read more

Rett UK join us for a day out on the canal

Nothing gives us more satisfaction than when we help families to enjoy a memorable day out on the canal. Read more

Waitrose Community Fund Donation

Peter Le Marchant Trust awarded a Waitrose Community Fund donation Read more

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The Trust welcomes a new skipper

Continuing our Trust and volunteers' commitment to our passengers' safety; we are delighted to welcome our newest skipper, Paul Dadford and offer our congratulations on passing his Boatmasters Licence from the Maritime & Coastguard Agency last week.

Covid 19 November update

Covid 19 November update - In light of the new Government ruling, our Trust will be closed for the duration of the November lockdown.

Christmas at the Peter Le Marchant Trust

27.11.20 UPDATE: With regret, as a result of the government's Covid-19 Tier announcement, we will be unable to run these trips this year. All customers will be contacted directly to arrange a refund.

Young People's Project

Christmas at the Peter Le Marchant Trust

27.11.20 UPDATE: With regret, as a result of the government's Covid-19 Tier announcement, we will be unable to run these trips this year. All customers will be contacted directly to arrange a refund.

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