Report of the Towards Accessible Waterways Day 2023 Saturday 2 December 2023 can be hailed as a great success for the Accessible Waterways Association (AWA). Despite the weather, and some train problems, around 50 people gathered at the wonderful Trefoil House venue in central Birmingham for the Towards Accessible Waterways Day. This was hosted jointly by AWA and the Canal …
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Towpath Site Visits
AWA Towpath Site visits – Loughborough and the Erewash Canal. On Wednesday 25 October, we had a very long day. It started at 6am, included travel by train and car, as well as walking almost 20,000 steps (9 miles), and ended, back home at around 8pm.
Response to CRT’s Proposed Boat Licence Fee Changes
We are extremely disappointed with the proposed increase in licence fees announced recently by the Canal & River Trust (CRT). This is already causing upset among the Continuous Cruisers (CCers), who feel that they are being unfairly targeted by the extra charges being levied. CCers are, as shown by the recently published CRT census, very much a minority group among …
Accessible Waterways Association CIC
We are now officially a CIC! As of Monday 21 August, the Accessible Waterways Association is now a Community Interest Company (CIC). It has taken a while, whilst we sorted a few things out, but this is an important step in the growth of our association.
Towpath Code
We, the Accessible Waterways Association (AWA) are delighted that the Canal & River Trust (CRT) is rolling out its new Towpath Code. Tracey Clarke, Founder Director of AWA says “This is a very welcome new code. We are especially glad to read the first point of the code; ‘Pedestrians have priority’. People with a wide range of disabilities are included …
Launch at Canalway Cavalcade
Canalway Cavalcade We’ve arrived! Moored up in “Browning’s Pool” at Little Venice, we are ready to launch.
Support from UnLtd
The Accessible Waterways Association secures support from UnLtd – delivering social change in our community The Accessible Waterways Association (AWA) secures funding and support from UnLtd to help build lasting social impact. AWA is proud to announce our award and support from UnLtd, the UK’s foundation for social entrepreneurs. The award’s funding and tailored business support will significantly help AWA …