Testimonials

Even though the Trust is largely run by volunteers we strive to ensure we meet high standards of service. We welcome comments, some of which are shown below.


  • Brilliant day, enjoyed by all thank you.
    We would like to journey through England on just such a barge.
    Bents Green School
  • A real experience that most people would not have. A fantastic time.
    Going Places
  • Thank you so much. The children have got so much out of the experience. We will definitely come again.
    The Rowan School.
  • Delightful.
    Bradway Scouts.
  • Thank you very much. Had a great time.
    Oakes Park School
  • Fun. Very positive. Thank you.
    Abbeydale Grange School
  • All the group really enjoyed the trip despite the cold.
    Kirkhill Residential Home
  • We had a great outing last Sunday even though the weather was not kind to us. We complement you on this facility and assure that we shall 'spread the word'. The crew was excellent, they made us very welcome and included us in all that they did. It was fun, it was comfortable and it was instructive. Again thank you very much.
    Regards Audrey Hart, Brampton Bierlow Community Partnership
  • .... thankyou for making our outing....a very enjoyable occasion. The clients throughly enjoyed themselves and so did all the staff. We do go on many trips but it is a long time since we have had the help and genuine compassion shown and interaction that you had towards the clients we will certainly be seeing you again in the near future.
    Many thanks from Staff and clients at Tannery Lodge
  • Thankyou very much for a fantastic weekend on the barge.
    See you next year....Julie & Kath and Clients from Daisy Vale.
  • The trip was really nice and we had a great sunny day. I took a lovely film for the clients to enjoy and will be showing it to other groups as well. I will put your details on our Intra -net so others can book with you. We are due to go on the ......., so looking forward to that as well. Hope the weather can compete? Thanks again for a lovely day and great staff. Will spread the word and use your service again.
    Bye mark, Connections
  • On behalf of Shield we would like to extend our thanks to all the crew on the Ethel Barge for a truly wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable day.
    ....and look forward to our next outing on the barge.
    Many Thanks Pam and Cheryl, Shield