Waterways Chaplaincy on the K&A
Two Waterways Chaplains are on the K&A until April. Andy and Sue Smith arrived on the K&A last summer in their narrowboat Spring Water. They regularly walk the towpath to find out if any...
View ArticleNb Gospel Belle brings changeover of K&A Waterways Chaplains
Following the departure of Chaplains Andy and Sue Smith on Spring Water, we have received this message from the Reverend Peter Atwill on Gospel Belle: Please let the boaters know that we are back for...
View ArticleHardship fund for boat dwellers started by Waterways Chaplaincy
The Waterways Chaplaincy has started a hardship fund to assist vulnerable boat dwellers. This fund can help with the cost of essential items like fuel or gas, or help boaters on a low income with...
View ArticleNew Waterways Chaplain on the K&A
Sue Stapleton on nb Eagle, who at present travels mainly between Hungerford and Devizes, has recently become a Waterways Chaplain with Workplace Matters. The Waterways Chaplaincy provides practical...
View ArticleNew schedule for K&A boaters action group
The K&A boaters action group will meet every two months on the second Monday from this summer, with the next meeting on Monday 14th August 2017 at 7.30pm. The venue will be announced nearer the...
View ArticleCoronavirus: CRT has no plans to restrict boat movements but self-isolating...
CRT confirmed last week that it has no plans to restrict boat movements due to the Covid-19 pandemic but that it will update its advice as and when necessary. A CRT staff member said that the waterways...
View ArticleBenefits Telephone Surgery for K&A Boaters Tuesday and Friday 2 – 4 pm
Many liveaboard boaters have been impacted financially by the current coronavirus crisis, and having to spend hours on hold to claim Universal Credit by phone or having online claim pages time out is...
View ArticleBoat movement suspended again in lockdown that could last until March 2021
Following the Government’s announcement on 4th January 2021 of a national Covid-19 lockdown in England, CRT has suspended enforcement of the 14-day rule. The Regulations governing the lockdown are in...
View ArticleShower Tuesday is back at new time 5-7pm
Shower Tuesday is back at the new time of 5-7pm, every Tuesday at the St James Centre, Estcourt Crescent, Devizes SN10 1LR. Also available are hot drinks, hot soup and rolls, and a warm space. The...
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