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  • The Waterways Renaissance Awards 2010!

    Mena By Mena 23rd March 10

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    The Waterways Trust Annual Awards Evening returned on Wed 17th March 2010, and turned out to be quite a fun event! Hosted by Sir Peter Soulsby at The Lowry in Salford Quays, casino netherlands the ceremony had a beautiful and appropriate setting overlooking the River Irwell, with breathtaking views of the city at night. Everybody

    was dressed in their best attire, and seemed ready for lots of laughs and, above all, appreciation for the year’s hard work. Dinner was yummy (we even had chocolate gateau) followed by humorous and inspirational speeches by various panel members. There were 11 categories, with the surprise of a 12th unexpected award for Outstanding Achievement from one project that could have apparently won in a number of categories. The lucky winner was the Lough Neagh Regeneration Project, which has increased awareness of the waterways for visitors and decreased damage to the natural environment. Gerry Darby said it was ‘unbelievable’ to win, and seemed seriously over the moon when accepting the award. The ceremony was followed by picture taking, congratulations, and lots of merriment. Overall, the night moved along smoothly and everybody went home smiling – and perhaps a little bit tipsy!

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  • Launch Event a Success!

    LucieU By LucieU 11th November 09

    L-R: Lucie Unsworth - Project Manager; Katie Williams - Volunteer; Hazel Mayow - Volunteer Leader

    On Sunday 25th October 2009, we held our Launch Event at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port. The day was a massive success, attracting around 350 visitors to the site including Mayor Tony Sherlock, several local MPs, the BBC, and representatives from our partners (The Waterways Trust and British Waterways) and funders (The Bank of America and v – the National Young Volunteers Service).

    We were particularly pleased that the launch attracted both families and young adults, largely due to the sheer diversity of the activities and displays on offer. Traditional arts and crafts ran alongside local rock bands in the Island Warehouse; Wildlife demonstrations – from owls to snakes to shire horses – shared a space with free-runners and improvisational comedians; and while some took to cheap viagra online the water for a trip in the museum’s internet casino boat Centaur, others climbed about Bigmere where live music was performed throughout the day.
    Wildlife Displays

    Wildlife Displays

    We got heaps of positive feedback from visitors and volunteers alike. West Cheshire College Student and Young Volunteer, Maria Safina enthused – “Everybody’s been enjoying it, they’ve been getting involved with the wildlife, the bands have been a big success…they have added toward the cause…I think awareness is being spread”.

    The launch, and all we achieved there, could never have happened without the hard work of our young volunteers. A total of fifty-three young volunteers helped out on the day, serving in roles that ranged from event management to photography to media and communications management. The event was largely organised by thirty West Cheshire College students whose involvement will go towards a v Award Certification, increasing their chances of successfully securing acceptance into universities as well as future work. All of our volunteers

    did a fantastic job and we would like to extent our thanks for their boundless enthusiasm and all of the effort they put in.

    boat 1The event also saw the launch of our photography competition, The Secret Lives of Canals and Rivers. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 25 can enter for the chance to win a boat trip for them and their friends. All you need to do is send in one or more photographs that depict what the waterways mean to you. Whether it is the wildlife and natural environment of the area, the narrow-boats, or perhaps the history of the canal industry that inspires you; anything goes! For more information on the competition or to send us your photographs, contact our volunteer co-ordinator, Emma Wright on emma.wright@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk

    Article written by Sarah Glenister, Waterways Action Squad volunteer