AWA urge Erewash Borough Council to reconsider canal access for people with disabilities. People with disabilities, additional needs, and families with pushchairs, are joining forces to campaign for greater consideration…
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News items from the Accessible Waterways Association
Bollards!
Accessible Mooring Bollards At the Towards Accessible Waterways Day in December, Dick Vincent of Canal and River Trust introduced a prototype of the new accessible mooring bollards. This has been…
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),…
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…
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…
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…