#Repost from @physio_effect . Team #PhysioEffect (with a few subs from our pals @everydayathletegym ) through to the semi finals at the #canalfestival #dragonboatrace . #MyPeakChallenge #SamHeughan
Canal festival is here, so come get some beer! Cans, bottles and 4 pint growlers available to take away and enjoy. Buy 6 or more cans or bottles and get one of our super sexy beer bags #rickmansworth #rickmansworthfestival #craftbeer #beer #beershop #rickmansworthcanalfestival #wd3 #growler #craftyaleenthusiast #craftbeeruk #canalfestival #ale #lager (at Wishful Drinking) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxmOhPwlBWP/?igshid=db785lbz8lls
During Glasgow CanalFestival last July, CanalCraft boat builders took the boats to the Speirs Wharf and put one in the water.
Visitors had the opportunity to get on the boat and gently float on the canal, without worrying to be drifted away. This activity gave the opportunity to the boat builders to demonstrate to visitors to the canal their work and how a small boat can connect people with their heritage.
Being on water is a daunting experience for some people and preconceptions of inland and urban waterways being ‘dirty’, ‘dangerous’ and an area of criminal activity all contribute to make the canal inaccessible. However, through the traditional skill of boat building and the use of the boats community groups have created in public events, these preconceptions could be challenged.
The festival was an enriched experience for all involved and it proved that by being directly involved with an activity, a wider range of community groups could be included in a succesful public event and give them a sense of belonging and ownership of their heritage.
Let’s hope for more boats for the canal in the future!
#Repost @physio_effect ・・・ Team #PhysioEffect (with a few subs from our pals @everydayathletegym ) through to the semi finals at the #canalfestival #dragonboatrace #samheughan https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm6pOU6npWz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ct6pyqu7bpzo
Let Day 2 of #Rickyfest commence! #Rickmansworth #CanalFestival #RickyFest #BoatyHat https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxo_fAeprIucCB2qBKSnhiBrGBfXSIGrKHjzuk0/?igshid=w8synp8gkdgj