Just before Christmas 2021, 150 people, including paddleboarders, came along in the darkness to an evening of carols, mince pies and mulled wine on the
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Covid vaccinations on the Kennet and Avon canal
It’s good to see that the push for everyone to get their Covid vaccinations is continuing and that the service is available and accessible to
Pastures new for Chaplain David Sheppard – soon to be made incumbent of an Anglican parish
Recently fully licenced WWC, the Rev. David Owain Sheppard is celebrating becoming the incumbent of an Anglican Parish. Till now, he was Curate at St
Death and Hope on the Waterways
It has often been noted that the beauty and tranquillity of our inland waterways can disguise human distress and, dare I say it, acts of
When the going gets rough
a Chaplain might just prove useful! Senior Waterways Chaplain, Mark Chester, told me this week that he is about to celebrate the 30th anniversary since
Timely article about inequality on the canals
Inequality on the canals Sam Worrell*, a friend from the waterways, has written an article for Friends, Families and Travellers about inequality on the cut
Waterways Chaplains Sent to the Tower!
Tower of London welcomes Waterways Chaplains The profile of Chaplaincy to Britain’s waterways took a step up on Sunday June 24th when Chaplains from around
How Waterways Chaplains respond to help those making their home on the canals
“Anything and everything that is needed I do.” Listen here to find out how a Waterways Chaplain may come alongside to help the boating community. BBC Midlands
Prayers for Westminster
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected directly and indirectly by the incident in Westminster yesterday.
Waterways Chaplaincy and Radio 4
Vision for 200 Chaplains on the rivers and canals by 2020 In November there was a short piece on Radio 4 about our vision for