Message from the Bedford Community Boat Appeal.......
BEDFORD COMMUNITY BOAT APPEAL HITS ALMOST £90,000 - £30,000 NEEDED TO CLOSE THE GAP.
Anyone visiting the Bedford River Festival (July 21-22) couldn’t help being struck by the potential of the Great Ouse to be at the heart of a boating and tourist revival for the town and surrounding areas.
Perhaps visitors noticed some historical and picturesque narrowboats and wondered why they are so rarely seen along the river. All this could change when the Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Trust (B&MK) adds new life to our local waterway heritage with the launch next year of a community boat.
This was first proposed in 2010 when teachers and other community groups enjoyed river trips along the Great Ouse towards Kempston provided by the B&MK. Since then almost £90,000 has been raised with donations or pledges from Bedfordshire businesses, local charities, Bedford College and individuals.
More details on the progress of the campaign, how to donate and how volunteers can get involved in all aspects of running trips on the new Bedford Community Boat, in the attached release.
Claire Gathard
Project Officer, Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust
tel: 01908 302592
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