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Canal and Crew Training Week 9th - 13th August 2021

Published: 10th June, 2021

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Melissa Hemmings

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  • Build your own LEGO Narrowboat - Saturday 3rd September

    Build your own LEGO Narrowboat - Saturday 3rd September

    As part of our programme of free activities to encourage everyone to de involved and enjoy their local canal or river, blue spaces. Come down to our base on the Grand Union Canal anytime between 10.30am to 11.30 and build your own miniature narrowboat to take home. We've got LEGO kits to give away to children aged 5 - 13 years old. Come and spend the some time in the fresh air by the waterways and get creative.

  • Let's Fish! - Saturday 8th August 2022

    Let's Fish! - Saturday 8th August 2022

    After the success of our last Let's Fish, we've teamed up with the Canals & River's Trust again and hosting one of their free, award-winning Let's Fish! events. So if you've ever wanted to learn to fish, be guided by our team of professionally qualified and licensed angling coaches. All bait, equipment, permits and licence are provided. All you need to do is book in and turn up on time on the day. Booking information

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    Litter Pick - Saturday 14th May 2022

    Come and help us keep our waterways free from rubbish. Litter pick either in the canoes or on foot. Free Attendance. All equipment and refreshments provided. Open to ages 14 - 25.. UPDATE: Only towpath collection spaces left available.

  • Introduction to Crewing - Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st April 2022

    Introduction to Crewing - Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st April 2022

    Come and join us at the base and enjoy our taster sessions outlining what it takes to become a crew member. Free attendance. Refreshments provided. Open to ages 14 - 16

  • Canoe Instruction - Saturday 9th April 2022

    Canoe Instruction - Saturday 9th April 2022

    Come and join us at the base and enjoy 3 hours canoe instruction. Free attendance. Refreshments provided. Open to ages 14 - 25

  • Fishing - Saturday 26th March 2022

    Fishing - Saturday 26th March 2022

    Don't forget to book your place on our free new youth activities at the trust! We are starting with a 1 hour one-to-one fishing coaching at the trust. Suitable for all ages, starting at 9.30 on Saturday 26th March at our moorings.

  • Introduction to Crewing - 14-16 years olds - October 2021

    Introduction to Crewing - 14-16 years olds - October 2021

    We are excited to be able to offer a new 2 day 'Introduction To Crewing' course at our base for 14-16 year olds. It will be held during half term on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 22nd October from 10-3. The course will include understanding our boats, using the canals and welcoming our customers as well as learning how to be a perfect crew member on our boats.

  • Young People's Project Update - August 2021

    Young People's Project Update - August 2021

    Well that's been an amazing 5 weeks! We've had 84 15-18 year olds all spend a week volunteering at the trust. We've had some cracking young people come to see us and they've all got soooo much out of being by and on the water. We've even managed to get some to stay with us on the crew. #youngpeoplematter

  • Meet Kayley!

    Meet Kayley!

    Meet Kayley! She's one of our newest recruits who recently completed our week long Young Peoples Crew Training Week to become a fully trained crew member for our trust. Kayley has already been out on a couple of trips and loves to steer the boat too. Welcome to the trust Kayley!

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  • Litter Pick May 15th 2021

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    As a Trust, it is important that we encourage our future volunteers to understand all that we do, including looking after our canals and the environment.  As part of our new Youth Project Programme, our charity conducted a litter pick, setting off from our base on Saturday May 15th starting at 10.00am.

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    Our new lottery funded Young People's Project welcomed its new youth hub last week. Our next task is to decorate and equip it ready for our new programme of events.

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    We have two day trip boats, Symphony and Serenade, which travel from our base in Loughborough to Zouch or Mountsorrel. Day trips run from approx, 10am to 3pm. From 2022 we are also offering 4 hour trips running from 10am - 2pm for individuals & small groups. Bring your own lunch and enjoy from the boat.

  • Santa's Sleighboat 2021 - SOLD OUT!

    Santa's Sleighboat 2021 - SOLD OUT!

    Running for its 5th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable treat for the family, this Christmas. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust

  • Make a Booking

    Book your day trip by using our calendar and completing the online form with your suggested available dates

  • What We Do

    What We Do

    For over 40 years we have been serving the community, providing accessible canal boat holidays and day trips for all ages and health conditions.

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    2022 prices for our day trips and holidays

  • Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration Trips  - SOLD OUT!

    Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration Trips - SOLD OUT!

    Leaving our base in Loughborough at 10am and 1pm, celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee along the waterways with our special 2½ hour trips. To make it extra special we're even offering cream teas aboard the boat for you to enjoy during the journey. Limited tickets and pre-booking essential! Open to the community.

  • Family Easter Trips 2022 - SOLD OUT!

    Family Easter Trips 2022 - SOLD OUT!

    Come and celebrate Easter along the waterways with our special two and a half hour canal boat trips. Includes free Easter egg for each passenger. Free on-board crafts, activity packs full of quizzes & factsheets Only £8 per person - adult or child.

  • Symphony

    Symphony

    Symphony is one of our broad-beamed boats which we use for our day trips.

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer

    People volunteer for so many different reasons and each reason is unique to the individual. For some it is the sense of offering back to their community, others volunteer to boost their CV, whilst for many it is about the companionship and friendship.

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    Pirate Boat Trips 2021 - SOLD OUT!

    Grappling hooks at the ready - the Pirates are back!! Come and join us along the waterways this summer with our special 2 hour pirate themed canal boat trips.

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