AN EVENT to promote a community narrowboat in Alvechurch is set to take place at 10am tomorrow (Saturday, July 4).
The ‘Cecilia Open Day’ will take place at 10am at Bridge 60, Scarfield Wharf, in the village.
‘Cecilia’ is the 70ft vessel owned by the Worcester to Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society which is also running tomorrow’s event.
The day boat is used to offer outings and educational trips to groups of people and other charities who might not normally have the opportunity of experiencing the inland waterways.
At the open day, people will be able to have a look around Cecilia and have a chat with the society’s volunteers.
There may also be the possibility for visitors to go for a free short narrowboat ride up the canal.
Cecilia is available for use by local groups wanting a crewed day out for a modest charge.
The boat is fully crewed by trained volunteers and can take a maximum of 12 passengers on each trip.
Scarfield Wharf is right by Alvechurch Railway Station – around a five-minute walk away.
Visit wbdcs.org.uk for facebook.com/wbdcs.org.uk for more on the Worcester to Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society, Cecilia and booking narrowboat trips for groups.
