AWA meets EA Thursday 8 August 2024 Denver Complex, Norfolk What a refreshing experience! We (Tim and Tracey) were invited along to the impressive Denver Complex on the River Great…
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News items from the Accessible Waterways Association
AWA Meet with Policy Connect about Health
AWA Meet with Policy Connect about Health APPG On 29 May 2024, the Accessible Waterways Association met with representatives of Policy Connect, a cross-party think tank which provides the secretariat…
Crick Guess the Ducks 2024
Guess the Ducks 2024 We had a bowl full of ducks at the Crick Boat Show and ran a competition to guess the number of ducks! This was a fantastic…
Campaign for canal access for people with disabilities
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…
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…