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Birdswood trip boat - replacement windows
Raising for Friends of the Cromford Canal
The Friends of the Cromford Canal's trip boat "Birdswood" needs new windows in its passenger compartment: the existing windows are ten years old and are becoming opaque but more importantly are starting to let rainwater into the inside of the boat when moored up. We have started the process of obtaining competitive quotes for replacements – the first two of which have come in at over £6000. We would welcome donations towards the cost of replacement windows which we would like to see purchased and installed before the start of the new cruising season in April 2025: new windows will mean that our 5000 passengers / year will be able to optimize their cruising experience and we will be able to minimize the risk of inboard corrosion to the hull structures.
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Friends of the Cromford Canal
Charity number: 1164608
Friends of the Cromford Canal is a community-based organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and promotion of the historic Cromford Canal and its surrounding environment. The group works to protect this important waterway, which holds significant industrial heritage, and to enhance the natural beauty and biodiversity of the area.
Through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and educational activities, Friends of the Cromford Canal aim to increase public awareness and engagement with the canal’s history and ecological value. The organisation also collaborates with local authorities and other partners to support sustainable restoration projects and encourage responsible recreational use of the canal for the benefit of present and future generations.
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