Wallingford boat charity records 59% rise in passengers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club welcomed more than 750 passengers on free Thames trips between April and September.
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC), based in Wallingford, offers free river trips on the Thames for disabled and less mobile passengers. Between April and September, the charity welcomed more than 750 passengers across 162 Wheelyboat trips, an increase of 59 per cent and 65 per cent respectively compared with the previous year.
The charity was fully booked by the end of July, with every available trip taken through to the end of the season in September. A sunny summer boosted demand, although extreme heat did force some cancellations.
John Jenkins MBE, chair of WABC, said the figures represent 'a remarkable season' and are 'a tremendous tribute to our incredible team of volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to give more people than ever the chance to enjoy being out on the river'. He added that the fully booked position demonstrates 'the demand for what we do'. WABC is now seeking additional volunteers to help expand its services.
How it is being reported
- Wallingford boat charity enjoys record-breaking seasonWallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC), based in Wallingford, offers free river trips on the Thames for disabled and less mobile passengers.Oxford Mail · 11 Oct, 05:00
- Wallingford boat charity enjoys record-breaking seasonWallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC), based in Wallingford, offers free river trips on the Thames for disabled and less mobile passengers.Oxfordshire Guardian · 11 Oct, 05:00
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