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Booking Information
for the "H F Truman" and "A J Felgate"

(see separate page for details of the "Walsall Enterprise")

Location
Trips start from and return to our operating base at Hatherton Marina on the Hatherton Branch of the Staffs & Worcs Canal between Cannock and Wolverhampton.

Marina Details
Hatherton Marina
Queens Road
Calf Heath
Nr. Cannock
WV10 7DT
    facilities include moorings, drydock, boatbuilding, repairs and servicing.
    car parking.
Please note:
All vehicles and contents are parked entirely at your own risk.

Directions:
From M6. Leave at J12. Take A5 West towards Cannock. Take second right turn into Oak Lane (signposted Calf Heath). Turn right at end of lane, under motorway at Dog & Partridge pub turn left into QUEENS ROAD. Marina entrance is towards the end of this road, on the right, just before lock cottage (which is a large house). Gates to marina are set back from road.

From Cannock take A5 towards M6 J12. At Four Crosses pub turn left into Four Crosses Lane. After approx 1.25 miles go under motorway then continue as above.

PLEASE NOTE: There are other marinas nearby. Please use QUEENS ROAD entrance.

To download a printable leaflet about our residential trips  

To download printable directions to the boatyard  

To download a pre-trip Information Pack  

Also available - More information about Basic Boat Handling & Safety can be found in The Boaters Handbook
To download The Boaters Handbook, compiled by British Waterways and the Environment Agency  

You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open these downloads
It is freely available from the Adobe Web Site

Bookings

Boats can be booked for weekend trips or longer and routes varied to suit individual needs.

We supply an experienced, competent skipper and a crew member.

We supply all diesel and gas and pots and pans, crockery and cutlery.

You supply the young people aged 11 - 18 and two group leaders all with a sense of fun and adventure.

You supply all the food (remember to feed the skipper).

You supply sleeping bags.

We are part of the National Community Boats Association (NCBA) network of training centres and deliver the Certificate in Community Boat Management (CCBM), which is a nationally recognised boating qualification.

Booking Fee

The booking fee for residential trips is £150 per day for each boat.

For example: a weekend trip from 5pm Friday to 3pm Sunday is 2 days = £300.

The boats may also be available for day trips at the hire charge of £100 per day.

Adult group enquiries, please ask.

As a non-profit making organisation our group rates are kept to a minimum.

ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS to:-
Please phone our Bookings Secretary on 07779 862351 (email Paul Wood)
or complete the Enquiry Form below

Enquiry Form

Name:
Address:
Post Code:
Email Address:
Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Organisation:
Are you in the Borough of Walsall? Yes
No
Date enquired:

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

The residential boats 'H F Truman' and 'A J Felgate' are sometimes available for day trips Mon - Thurs during the school summer holidays. Please phone our Bookings Secretary on 07779 862351 (email Paul Wood) to make enquiries.

 
Pelsall Youth Club 2008

Numbers: Maximum of 12 people of which two must be adult Leaders over the age of 21.
Groups will be actively encouraged to help work locks and have a steer!
Ages: 13 years upwards
Cost: £100
Times: 10am - 4pm approximately
Routes: Usually on Staffs & Worcs canal from Calf Heath to Penkridge or Penkridge to Calf Heath.
Food and Drink: Tea/Coffee/Squash provided
Please bring a packed lunch
Clothing: Wear sensible footwear such as trainers, bring a cagoul and extra warm clothes.

THE TRUMAN ENTERPRISE NARROWBOAT TRUST IS A REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1037914

member of the
National Community Boats Association

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