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The
canal trip, arranged in connection with West Yorkshire Voices, was
made possible with help from the Safe Anchor Trust.
The
Safe Anchor Trust was established in 1995. Their primary aim is
to provide free access to the canals for special needs groups. The
trust is run entirely by volunteers and relies solely on voluntary
contributions and donations.
I
went along with pupils and staff from Turnshaws School for a brilliant
day out away from the school environment. On the day, we used two
of the Trust’s boats - the Lady Rhodes and the E. Austen Johnson.
The
E. Austen Johnson is a broad-beamed narrow boat equipped with a
lift for wheelchair users. Everyone got the chance to steer the
boats and some of us even helped open and close the locks!
The
scenery was beautiful and even the typical British weather held
out (until lunchtime!).
After a delicious picnic lunch at Dewsbury, we set off back to where
we started in the pouring rain. This, however, didn’t dampen
our spirits and I was once again steering the narrow boat in a very
zigzag fashion.
Everyone
had a great day out and all that remains is to thank the Safe Anchor
Trust for making the day so enjoyable.
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