Baldwin Trust First Cruise of the Season
The Baldwin Trust’s 40th anniversary season began on 1st April with smiles and balloons to mark the occasion.
The Baldwin Trust have been operating their fully accessible narrowboat cruises along the Leicestershire waterways since 1983, when the Trust was started by Bert Halsey and his wife as a way of providing respite to the patients of the Baldwin Ward at Leicester Frith Hospital.
The Trust currently operate two narrowboats: Dandelion, from Barrow Boating, and Halseyon Days from Leicester Marina. Both boats are wheelchair accessible and can accommodate up to 12 people.
Many local community groups have benefited from trips along the canals and rivers, with one user recently commenting ‘it was so tranquil travelling at a slow pace, enjoying each other’s company and the river wildlife’. All cruises are crewed by fully trained volunteers; stops along the route can be arranged, and you are welcome to bring your own picnic and refreshments to enjoy. If you would like to share this experience with family and friends, you can see availability and book online at www.baldwintrust.co.uk or email web@baldwintrust.co.uk. The Trust are always seeking new volunteers to train as crew and skippers, and to assist with the running of the charity; if you would like to learn a new skill,meet new people and spend time on the water, then we would love to hear from you.