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Published on: 24/11/2017 07:40 AMReported by: rogerblaxall
With just a few weeks until Christmas, the season to be jolly is nearly upon us!
You've heard of the Santa Dash - how about joining Englandâs first coast-to-coast canoe trail with a âSanta Splashâ.
Canal & River Trust, the charity which cares for 2,000 miles of the nationâs canals, is looking for participants to help to create their biggest ever âSanta Splashâ. The festive paddle will take place on the 200-year old Leeds & Liverpool Canal on Saturday 2 December in Bootle, Liverpool.
Free Santa suits will be available on a first come first served basis on the day. Prizes for the best dressed person and best-dressed canoe, kayak or paddleboard will be on offer. Hot food and drink will be available at the finish for all âSantasâ to refuel.
All abilities and ages are welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult. A range of non-powered vessels are encouraged, from paddleboards to kayaks and canoes. The Canal & River Trustâs Desmond Family Canoe Trail team has places available on their canoes for complete beginners, anyone without their own canoe and a limited number of supporters.
It is essential that anyone wishing to take part gets in touch in advance to guarantee availability. Participants are encouraged to bring family and friends along to cheer them on and take pictures.
This Santa Splash event is part of the Trustâs Desmond Family Canoe Trail. Funded by a ÂŁ1.3 million grant from the Desmond Foundation, the 162-mile trail starts in Liverpool, follows Britainâs longest canal, the Leeds & Liverpool, links into the Aire & Calder Navigation in Yorkshire and reaches the east coast at Goole.
Saturday 2 December, 10:00am arrival (for 10.30am start), finishes 2:00pm
Liverpool Santa Splash â Bootle
Eldonian Village, Vauxhall, (L3 6LG) and involves a two-mile trip to the Desmond Family Canoe Trail Bootle Hub at SAFE Regeneration Centre (L20 4AP).
Greg Brookes, Desmond Family Canoe Trail programme manager with the Canal & River Trust said: âWeâre hoping to create our biggest ever Santa Splash with a huge flotilla of up to 100 Santas. We hope people will to come down to the canal and cheer on the paddlers.â
He added: âThis isnât a race, but a unique way to experience the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and have fun getting into the festive spirit. Itâs a family-friendly event along two miles of the waterway. Young people aged 16-25 years old are helping us to develop the 162-miles along the Desmond Family Canoe Trail, and weâd especially love to hear from anyone in this age-group who wants to get involved, have a paddle and see what itâs all about.â
Participants are responsible for their own safety and equipment. Reserve your place or for further details contact Beth Cropper, project leader, Desmond Family Canoe Trail: coastto.coast@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 07483 928 255.
To find out more about the work of the Canal & River Trust, and how you can get involved, go to www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
The Canal & River Trust is the guardian of 2,000 miles of historic waterways across England and Wales, caring for the nationâs third largest collection of listed structures, as well as museums, archives, and hundreds of important wildlife sites. We believe that living waterways transform places and enrich lives and our role is to make sure there is always a place on your doorstep where you can escape the pressures of everyday life, stretch your legs and simply feel closer to nature. www.canalrivertrust.org.uk @CanalRiverTrust @crtcomms
Desmond Family Canoe Trail is the longest of its kind in the UK. The project is being developed thanks to a generous ÂŁ1.3 million donation from The Desmond Foundation and has the support of British Canoeing and Canoe England.
Launched in Spring 2015, the project will develop the 162-mile route that will connect Liverpool to Goole, following 127 miles of Britainâs longest canal, the Leeds & Liverpool and joining the Aire & Calder Navigation in Yorkshire. Major urban centres, such as Liverpool, Wigan, Leeds, Blackburn, Burnley and Skipton, will be connected with some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. It will take the average paddler between 7-10 days to complete.
Nearly 2,000 young people (aged 15-25) and volunteers will be helping to create the country's first ever coast to coast canoe trail, organise and run a year-round programme of activities for their community and encouraged to become more active and get involved in a new sport as part of a youth engagement programme. They'll also improve the environment along the trail, planting new community gardens and habitats.
In the face of 21% youth unemployment across the country, this project will give young volunteers the experience they need to find employment in the future. The aim of the project is to create healthier communities, develop employment opportunities and leave a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy.
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