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Marlene Scanlan Brooks

04 Mar 2016
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marleneWe had a wonderful trip a while ago when we decided to renew our wedding vows for our Ruby wedding African Queen style. This little video is my husband, now sadly passed, with our grandchildren.  Max shown here has a serious heart problem so trips like this are so special to him. A perfect day with a lovely crew.

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Tracy Banks Jones
Tracy Banks Jones
2019-07-18T17:45:38+0000
Posting late as we did this in April but a fantastic team and such a lovely experience. The boat we had was very accessible for our two wheelchair users and we had a lovely picnic at the front. Thanks so much to the team we will come againread more
Nicola Anson
Nicola Anson
2019-07-17T07:10:15+0000
Had an amazing day out. The crew were so thoughtful and really allowed the children to take an active part! We also ticked off one of my dads bucket list. A really enjoyable family day, where lots of lovely memories were made. Thank you.read more
Stephen Brunning
Stephen Brunning
2019-07-15T16:46:17+0000
Delightful 4 hour trip with a group from Sanctuary Housing today. The crew were very friendly and most accomodating. Have no hesitation in recommending this excellent charity.read more
Jenny Lee Norwood
Jenny Lee Norwood
2019-06-16T20:11:05+0000
fabulous day. Even the rain in the morning didn't spoil the day.
Liz Chaplin
Liz Chaplin
2019-06-02T18:47:37+0000
Just the most special day out! Such a luxury for all our family needs to be met without compromise and to watch our disabled daughter steering the boat was pure magic! Fully accessible days out for us are such a rarity that this was pure luxury and the glorious weather certainly helped!read more
Tracy White
Tracy White
2019-05-08T18:41:06+0000
CanalAbility gives access to the pleasures of cruising the waterways to those who would otherwise miss out on the experience. The boats are adapted for and well equipped to cater for the needs of wheelchair users and differently abled children and adults and their carers so that they may enjoy the many pleasures of time on the river.read more
Maggie Hawkins
Maggie Hawkins
2019-04-28T15:40:12+0000
brilliant trip on the Stort, with lovely friendly volunteers. nothing was too much trouble. we will be back!
Simon Harris
Simon Harris
2019-04-28T15:10:32+0000
thank you guys . Made to feel very welcome . Whole family had a great day . would highly recommend !
Karen Fraser
Karen Fraser
2018-10-02T18:06:12+0000
I can’t praise the volunteer skippers enough . They were absolutely fantastic giving their time on what feels like the one and only wet and windy weekend in the last 6 months ! They were kind , caring and professional and took a lot of stress out of the weekend when I thought we’d struggle with managing Redwatch on our own . Thank you - you made the trip .read more
Nicola Crowe
Nicola Crowe
2018-09-04T18:25:23+0000
I took a group of residents on a day trip yesterday and we all had the most fabulous day..thank you so much to all your teamread more
Eileen Valder
Eileen Valder
2018-08-09T16:10:08+0000
Had a brilliant day today, cant believe the weather after such a good dry long spell but we still enjoyed it.
Mike Richardson
Mike Richardson
2018-08-06T23:15:13+0000
This was a birthday surprise (well, almost) and could not have been better. Wonderful day on the river, glorious sunshine, lovely friends and excellent crew. I would recommend this to anyone.read more
Pauline Bliss
Pauline Bliss
2018-08-06T17:12:36+0000
The Residents, some of their relatives and the staff at Cuffley Manor Care Home had two lovely trips on The Stort. a huge thank you to the excellant crews especially our skipper today Ken with help from Mary and John. Very informative, kind and careing people. we would recommend Canalability for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Well done to all these voluntees you do a great job.read more
Richard Thorpe
Richard Thorpe
2018-07-23T17:26:35+0000
Very Helpful Staff Very Nice For Anybody In A Wheelchair And There Friends
Dawn Cardenas
Dawn Cardenas
2018-06-30T16:37:44+0000
Lovely day out - thank you �
Susannah Waciorski
Susannah Waciorski
2018-06-30T15:50:37+0000
We’ve just returned from a fantastic day out on the Stort Daybreak with our fabulous crew members Barry, Tony & Chris. What a wonderful experience and the crew were brilliant with our children from Upwards with Downs. The boat was spacious, could easily accommodate buggies and was well equipped for the journey. The crew were brilliant at teaching us to steer the boat as well as how to work the locks. Would highly recommend xxread more
Michaela Baker
Michaela Baker
2018-06-29T00:52:28+0000
Amazing crew, boat and views along the stort
Jo Charlton
Jo Charlton
2018-06-19T18:30:05+0000
Nice way to explore a lesser known river, including a couple of locks on our day trip. The crew are terrific and made sure our group had a great time.read more
Mandy Reid
Mandy Reid
2018-06-18T16:24:10+0000
Asra Jilani
Asra Jilani
2018-06-18T09:09:44+0000
We had a wonderful canal ride on Daybreak yesterday, the staff were wonderful and the whole experience was an a utter delight! I want to come back soon. Thank you so much!read more
Dan Cliff
Dan Cliff
2018-06-10T20:45:45+0000
Had a lovely day spending my sisters 40th. My son who is in a wheel chair loved being up top watching the canal views. All the crew were all so lovely ��read more
Bertrand Fig Jam
Bertrand Fig Jam
2018-05-23T16:11:37+0000
Our group loved the long trip down to the River Lee. New horizons for those of us familiar with the Stort between Harlow and Roydon. The crew, Barry, Tony and Jennie seemed to enjoy it as well!read more
Lee Watts
Lee Watts
2018-04-11T22:32:11+0000
Had a lovely unique experience for our daughters birthday treat, the crew were outstanding
Sarah Louise Wess
Sarah Louise Wess
2018-04-08T12:55:53+0000
It was a nice relaxing day thank you for having us
Michelle Tohill
Michelle Tohill
2018-02-18T11:51:34+0000
Our group ASL enjoyed our Christmas boat trip so much in December we can’t wait to book our summer one!! Great staff and great fun would highly recommend �����read more
Jackie Holland
Jackie Holland
2018-02-17T17:28:59+0000
Thank you so much to the crews of both Daybreak and Challenger. Members and staff from Grapevine Essex had a fantastic day cruising along the River Stort yesterday. This was our fouth trip and we've already had requests to 'do it again'. A lovely relaxing day and the river was beautiful.read more
Dawn Ashworth
Dawn Ashworth
2017-12-18T16:24:42+0000
Fantastic day out as always our Christmas wouldn’t be the same without it now .... thank you to our wonderful crew .
Sarah Elizabeth
Sarah Elizabeth
2017-11-12T21:01:38+0000
Brenda Pegrum
Brenda Pegrum
2017-09-11T20:44:56+0000
Brilliant afternoon on the river . Thank you for our certificate for steeering the river boat .. xx .. Highly recommend. .read more
Jon Ford
Jon Ford
2017-07-29T08:51:09+0000
Great afternoon on the river with skipper Barry, first mate Jon and Harriet, Children loved it. Thank you. Highly recommend �read more
Bradley Chapman
Bradley Chapman
2017-07-27T07:00:00+0000
Andrew Emerton
Andrew Emerton
2017-05-12T11:02:26+0000
I had a great time with our crew of John, Andy & Pete, they were very helpful & friendly. Will recommend to others for sureread more
David Crowe
David Crowe
2017-02-24T17:09:27+0000
Mike Colbert
Mike Colbert
2016-10-31T08:11:53+0000
Robert Baker
Robert Baker
2016-09-17T15:25:32+0000
I had a wonderful day out with canalability on Thursday 15th of September 2016. A big thank you to Barry are skipper for the day for making are day out so much fun. The weather was beautiful and sunny and me and all of us from Stevenage Mencap all enjoyed are ice creams at the ice cream shop outside Harlow before we turned back for Harlow. Also I like to thank Barry for his instructions while I was steering the canal along the river Stort after our ice creams. I am so very pleased I kept the canal boat in the middle of the river with his help and I really enjoyed it so very much. I hope Mencap will book another trip with you again very soon. Many Thanks Robert Baker.read more
Norman R. Hunt
Norman R. Hunt
2016-09-04T13:29:39+0000
Tree across at Latter lock wide beams cannot get through. Turned and now heading down river
Jennifer See
Jennifer See
2016-09-02T18:28:49+0000
Amazing crew, funny, kind and caring. Cannot thank you guys enough for making our trips out so memorable. Thank you. XX
Douglas Noel
Douglas Noel
2016-08-27T13:50:50+0000
Had a day trip today with canalability very nice people had a great time. Doug
Kerry Wilson
Kerry Wilson
2016-06-16T19:38:17+0000
An amazing team of very kind and helpful volunteers. A superb day out. Highly recommend
Fred Vyse
Fred Vyse
2016-06-15T21:23:13+0000
Great venue & charity that supports all the patrons with caring staff.
Cathy Ledsham
Cathy Ledsham
2016-06-03T17:47:18+0000
A huge thank you to the 6 volunteers that supported the 2 boats out today with The Upsidedown Sports Club. We all had a brilliant day, and the volunteers were brilliant and understanding even after setting off so late..My son Jack had such a fantastic day and really bonded with the men, being treated like one of the ladsread more
Sonja Castle
Sonja Castle
2016-05-14T15:05:40+0000
What a lovely day a big thanks to the crew for today ☺
Deborah Kane
Deborah Kane
2015-12-08T14:51:06+0000
We have had many trips and we always have a great time and are well looked after by the crew
Donna Redding
Donna Redding
2015-12-04T18:07:41+0000
Had a great time today. With my friend Marlene and her friends cruising up to Roydon Mill. Enjoyed steering the boat (mentored) and helped with the lock gates. The staff are very friendly and all three that looked after the boat, Stort Daybreak, do a fine jobread more
Adele Khan
Adele Khan
2015-11-26T12:37:07+0000
Great crew! Lovely day....would recommend! ✌
Nigel Atkins
Nigel Atkins
2015-07-19T13:54:30+0000
Hi just to say we spent a fabulous Father's Day with these guys the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, the facilities are great. These guys are doing a grand job and I recommend this to anyone who through a disability wouldn't normally be able to have a trip on the canal. Splendid work people we are much appreciative and we will be back!read more
Tamz Clegg
Tamz Clegg
2014-10-02T16:17:00+0000
Bev Sherlock
Bev Sherlock
2014-06-04T16:06:09+0000
What a great day!! Thank you to the 3 members of staff we had today... Even under pressure they made our day! Would recommend to all xread more
Jacqueline Bowden
Jacqueline Bowden
2014-03-14T09:34:01+0000
Linda Carter
Linda Carter
2014-01-09T23:24:04+0000
Good value, friendly crews
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