Crewing for Wey and Arun Canal Trust has continued to be a very enjoyable experience I even helped at the Santa Specials before Christmas. Although the weather was typically 'cristmassy', well at least from the christmas card image, i.e. lots of snow beforehand, and an icy canal - everyone seemed to really enjoy their trips - we were busy, adults enjoying mince pies and hot mulled wine, the children receiving presents from Father Christmas after he joined the boat at the lock.
We have also purchased a 1/24th share in a narrowboat through the Ownerships scheme, the boat is called Somnia. We have a 'special' share for which a premium is paid, which guarantees that we can book weeks during school holidays - this year we are on the boat during May/June halfterm, and are really looking forward to our first cruise out of Tattenhall marina on the Shropshire Union.
We visited the Ownerships show at Braunston a couple of weeks ago, and did a 1 day boat handling course out of Fenny Compton on the Oxford canal the next day.
With all this activity I am hoping to post more regular blogs, but that's all for now.
Colin
