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Navigating Winter’s Wellness

7 January 2025|Comments Off on Navigating Winter’s Wellness

So, winter is well and truly here and the temptation to hibernate indoors may be strong. But guess what? This season is actually a fantastic opportunity to embrace the cold, connect with nature, lend a hand in the community through [...]

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Countdown to Christmas 2024 with an Accessible Festive Cruise!

18 October 2024|Comments Off on Countdown to Christmas 2024 with an Accessible Festive Cruise!

Make this festive season truly memorable by planning a special group 4-hour Christmas Cruise with CanalAbility – the perfect stress-free way to embrace the holiday spirit. Imagine a festive day filled with joy, laughter, and scenic beauty as you [...]

Latest Update: Fundraising for Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat

4 June 2024|Comments Off on Latest Update: Fundraising for Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat

We are actively raising funds to add a new accessible electric canal boat to our current fleet of two accessible canal boats. This is just the beginning of an amazing journey towards a more sustainable and impactful future for [...]

Exploring Serenity: Canal Boat Trips for Care Home Residents and Day Care Centres

5 May 2024|Comments Off on Exploring Serenity: Canal Boat Trips for Care Home Residents and Day Care Centres

Planning an unforgettable day out for care home residents and day care centre visitors, especially those living with dementia, can feel like a daunting challenge. However, canal boat trips offer a serene escape, offering tranquil settings that are uniquely suited [...]

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Waterside Wellness: Finding Peace Amidst Stress

30 April 2024|Comments Off on Waterside Wellness: Finding Peace Amidst Stress

As Stress Awareness Month comes to a close, it's a perfect time to reflect on the therapeutic benefits of spending time on the waterways. Around the world, rivers, lakes, and canals can provide a sanctuary, giving people a quiet place to [...]

Exciting news! CanalAbility receives major funding for new accessible electric canal boat

28 November 2023|Comments Off on Exciting news! CanalAbility receives major funding for new accessible electric canal boat

We're incredibly thrilled to share a monumental milestone with you all! For the first time, we're excited to unveil our project aiming to introduce a new accessible electric boat. And guess what? We've just received fantastic news! The National Lottery [...]

Meet our Volunteers – Eloise

21 February 2023|Comments Off on Meet our Volunteers – Eloise

Eloise was introduced to CanalAbility on a day trip with her trampolining club. After spotting an advertisement in her local CM17 magazine seeking volunteers, and being aware of the valuable work we do, she was eager to join. Excited to [...]

Meet our Volunteers – Nicholas

24 January 2023|Comments Off on Meet our Volunteers – Nicholas

Nicholas began volunteering with CanalAbility in 2019, after retiring from full-time General Practice. He started his National Community Boats Association Community Crew Course (CCC) training (offered to all volunteers free of charge*) over the winter and was certified as crew [...]

Meet our Volunteers – Mary S

8 November 2022|Comments Off on Meet our Volunteers – Mary S

For Mary, volunteering with CanalAbility was a perfect way to combine her passion for boats with a meaningful mission. She discovered us at the Ware Boat Festival and has been a dedicated member of our team since 2015. Using her [...]

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Reasons to get outside this Autumn

11 October 2022|Comments Off on Reasons to get outside this Autumn

During this changing season, there may be colder temperatures and shorter days but there’s still plenty to look forward to.  Take some time to get outside and enjoy the many benefits that being in nature can bring.  According to a [...]

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ACCESSIBILITY

If you have mobility difficulties, or are a wheelchair user, you'll love our boats!

Each boat has a ramps & lifts to enable access via wheelchair and for people with impaired mobility, disabled toilet facilities and other adaptive technology to allow everyone to take an active part in its operation.

See the individual boats for details of their accessibility features.