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
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 [...]
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 [...]
Meet our Volunteers – Steve
Steve first heard about CanalAbility when he was volunteering at a local day centre and enjoyed a day on our boats with his care group. He had a go at steering the boat and was asked if he’d like to [...]
Meet our Volunteers – Mary
Mary has been involved with CanalAbility from the very start when we launched the newly adapted canal boat Stort Challenger. Mary has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and was initially asked along as a representative of the MS Society and was asked [...]
Meet our Volunteers – Peter
Peter retired from the Fire Service after 30 years and then joined CanalAbility as a volunteer. He had already had experience of working with CanalAbility while he was helping run the Fire Cadets group who, as part of their Duke Of Edinburgh [...]
Meet our Volunteers – Andrew
Andrew joined CanalAbility in 2012 after hearing about us when volunteering for another charity, Volunteer Action Epping Forest, where he still helps out driving minibuses and for their befriending clubs. Now retired, Andrew is busier than ever [...]
Spring is the perfect time to focus on your health and well-being
Research tell us that spending time outdoors can help support good mental health and wellbeing and, as the days get longer and warmer, spring could offer you the lift you may need. With spring hiding just around the corner, there’s much more [...]
Don’t Let The Winter Blues Get You Down!
Now the festive season is behind us, many of us are back to our everyday routine, but don't let the winter blues get you down! Why not start 2022 off on the right foot and explore the winter landscapes and beauty [...]
Keep the smiles coming for you and our disabled clients by becoming a volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of CanalAbility and everyone plays a key role in our charity. They dedicate their time to keeping our boats running and making sure there are plenty of smiles to go around for our disabled clients. [...]
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