canal house wharf narrowboat project

Canal House Wharf Narrowboat Project

A community narrowboat project with two boats available for hire and over-night residential stays

LocatedintheCityCentreontheNottinghamCanal,weofferhalfday,fullday,residentialandevening(summertimeonly)tripsforgroupsofupto24peopletoexperiencetheirenvironmentfromourtwo70ftnarrowboats,MeganandTinkersLeen,bothstaffedbyourhighlyexperiencedskippers.Theprojectbeganover30yearsago,backin1974,andhasestablisheditselfasoneofthemostrespectedcommunityboatprojectsinthecountry.Weofferasafe,accessibleprogramme,withoneboatfittedwithahydrauliclifttoenableaccessforavarietyofpeopleincludingwheelchairusersandpeoplewithlimitedmobility.Weaimtoprovideawaterwaysexperienceincludingboathelming,workingthecanal'slocks,watersafetyandageneraltasterofwaterwayslife.Allofourtripswithyoungpeoplewilloffernewexperiencesandlearningoutcomesforthem.Half‐dayandwholedaytripsontheNottinghamCanalandRiverTrentcaninclude:

• TeamBuildingforGroupsandCorporateEnterprises• ExplorationoftheNaturalEnvironmentandConservationWork• ExplorationoftheBuiltEnvironment• LocalHistoryandGeography• Art&Photography• AdventureActivities• TeamworkandSkillsinCrewingaBoat

Eveningtripsarealsopossibleinthesummermonths.Twoday,threedayandsixdayresidentialtripsforthefullwaterwaysexperiencecaninclude:

• BoatHandling• LockWorking• WaterwaysSafety• IndependentandSharedLivingSkills• TeamBuilding• History,Geography,Art&PhotographyFieldTrips

TheNarrowboatProjectisalsoanApprovedActivityProvider(AAP)fortheDukeofEdinburgh'sAwardschemeforGoldresidentials.Workonboardasacrewmembergainingyour"CommunityCrewCourse"and"BoatHandlingSkills"certificatesendorsedbytheNationalCommunityBoatingAssociation(NCBA).Skillslearntwillincludeboathandling,lockworking,waterwayssafetyandageneraltasterofwaterwayslifeallsetinaninformalandrelaxedenvironment.Thisisagreatopportunitytomeetnewpeople,developconfidence,buildnewrelationships,workaspartofateam,developcommunicationskills,showinitiativeandenjoyexcitingnewchallengesoverseenbyexperiencedandqualifiedskippers.ThecentreatCanalHouseWharfincludesasmallIT‐equippedclassroomandhaseasyaccesstothetrainandbusstationsandtramterminusaswellastheNottinghamCastleandBrewhouseYardMuseums.ItisalsopossibletobookoneorbothboatsaspartofajointpackageofadventureactivitiesatTheArchesAdventureBaseorColwickParkAdventureCentre.Weareabletodropoffandpickupgroupsatbothofthesecentres,whichcanmakeforanexcitingwayoftravellingtothemandasourboatsareintheCityCentregettingtouscouldn'tbeeasier!


FAQs

Howmanypeoplecanwebring?Eachofour70ft(21metre)narrowboatsiscapableofcarryingupto12passengers.Thatmeanswithbothboatsthegroupcanbeupto24people includingtheLeaders. Thisdoesnot includethestaff/volunteers fromtheNarrowboatProjectastheyareclassedascrewandnotpassengers.Onresidentialtripsthemaximumgroupsizeisreducedto10(onTinkersLeen)includingtheLeadersduetotheamountofberths/beds.OnlyMeganhasseparate“rooms”(one4berth,one6berth),TinkersLeenhasanopenplanbunkareasomixedgendergroupswillneedtoliaisewithusregardingsleepingarrangements.Wewillarrangeforafullyqualifiedskippertotakeyourtrip.Wemayallocateatrainingskipperaswellifthereissomeoneavailable.Ifyouwouldlikeafemaleskipperpleaseaskatthetimeofbookingandwewilldoourbest.

Whatwouldyourgroupliketodo?Wouldtheypreferashorttrip,daytriporaresidential?Theboatsareavailableforhire in3–3.5‐hourblocksfrom9.30amweekdaysandweekends.Duringthesummermonthswecanalsooffereveningtrips.WeareabletooffertheuseofourResourceRoomforyourgrouptoplantheirtrip.Whynotphoneustoexplorethepotentialforplanningmeetingsorpre‐tripvisits.

Whatcanwedoontheboats?Groupmembersareinvitedtoandwillbeactivelyencouragedtogetinvolvedwith:workinglocks,steeringtheboatandgenerallyappreciatingallaspectsofboatingontheinlandwaterways.Weareable toprovidevarious resources for free suchasawildlifequiz,wordsearches,puzzles,games&artboxes–mostoftheseareofaneducationalnatureonthethemeofboats.

Wherecanwego?InthecourseofadaywewouldnormallyhavepartofthetripontheCanal,wheretherewouldbeatleastonelocktowork,andpartontheRiverTrent.Atypicaldaytripstartsandfinishesatourbaseinthecitycentrebutalternativepickupand/ordropoffpointscanbearranged.Furtherdetailsofdestinationsandfacilitiesclosebywillbesenttoyouifyouarebookingaresidentialtrip.OffboatvisitscanincludeVictoriaEmbankment,HolmePierrepointWatersportsCentrewhereitisoftenpossibletoseekayaksandraftsgoingdowntheslalomcourse.AttenboroughNatureReserve/Centre‐timepermitting,asthecentreitselfisapproximatelya20‐25minutewalkfrommooringsatBeeston.Whicheverdirectionwesetoffinthecanalandrivertakesinamixofscenerybothurban&countryside.

TypicaljourneysforNarrowboattrips


Wherearewebased?WearebasedonCanalStreetbetweentheFellowspubandtheViaFossapub.Ourofficeandresourceroomareupstairs/2ndfloorattheCanalHousepubandtheboatsarekeptjustbehindit.WearejustashortdistancefromtheBroadmarshBusStation,NottinghamTrainStationandtheNETTramStopadjacenttotheTrainStation.Pleaseseemapbelow.Uponarrivallookforthegatewhichreads“CityofNottinghamNarrowboatProject”(itmayalreadybeopen!)andheadthroughittotheboats.

PLEASENOTE‐ThereisasmallcarparkimmediatelyinfrontoftheCanalHouseoffofCanalStreet.Youcannotparkherebutwedohavepermissionforgroupstouseitfordroppingoffandpickingup.ItcanhowevergetextremelycongestedwithdeliveryvehiclesetcsoyoumayneedtohavepatienceoruseAlbionStreetwhichhasasmallcarparkoffofitasadropoff/pickuppoint.ThegroupcanthenwalkdowntothepedestriancrossingtocrossoverCanalStreet.Forweekendresidentialtripsthereisscopeforvehiclestobeleftinthecarparkattheprojectbutwecannotacceptanyliabilityfortheirsafety.

Whataboutdisabledaccess?

Advancenoticeisrequiredfortripswithgroupmemberswhohavedisabilitiesormobilitydifficultiesasourmooringsareunsuitableforsuchindividuals.WedohavepermissiontousetheBritishWaterways’accesspointattheformerBaltimoreDinnernearCastleMarinaforloading/unloading.Vehiclescannotbelefthere.

Oneboathasawheelchairliftandthereisawheelchairaccessibletoiletonboard.However,thenatureofanarrowboatmakesforlimitedaccessibilitythroughoutthewholeboat.Duetospaceconstraintsthemaximumnumberofwheelchairsistwo.Wewillneverturnanyoneawayonaccountofanydisability.

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Whatisprovidedontheboats?• Therearelifejackets/buoyancyaidsprovidedforeveryoneinthegroup.• Afullyequippedgalley(kitchen)withastandardsizefridgeandsmallfreezersection,afullsizegasoven

with4ringhob,storagespaceforyourfoodandsuppliesandallthepots,pans,plates,bowls,mugsandcutlerythatyoushouldneed.

• 2stowawaytablesareinthesaloon(loungearea)ofeachboatwhichareabletofitupto12peoplearoundthemforamealordoingworkofanykind.

• Bothboatsareequippedwithcentralheatingincaseofcoldweather.• ACDplayerisoneachboatsoitispossibleforgroupstobringmusictoplay.• Handwashsoap&toiletpaper–pleasedonotbringyourownloorollasthereallythickstuffcanclogup

thewastetank!• “Ecover”WashingUpLiquid&MultiSurfaceCleaner.Pleasedonotbringyourownasthewashingup

watergoesintotheCanal/Riversoit’simportanttousebiodegradable,nonpollutingtypes.• Pillowsareprovidedforthosecomingonresidentialtripsbutpleasebringyourowncleanpillowcases!• Therearesomeactivitiesavailableontheboatsuchasquizzes,wordsearches,gamesetcaswellasa

groupactivity/challengeresourcepackwhicharesuitableforapproximately8yearsandup.

Whatyourgroupneedstobring:• Eachpersonshouldwearwellfittingshoeswithgoodgrip&avoidsliponshoes.• Iftheweatherischangeablewaterproofsareadvisable.• Ifitishotand/orclearskiessomesuntanlotion.• Foodanddrinkforeachperson,includingtheSkipperandTraineeSkipper(astheyaremainly

volunteers).• Teatowelsandhanddryingtowel(s).• CompletedAdventureActivityTeamConsentFormsforallyoungpeopleinattendanceandcompleted

medical/emergencycontactdetailsforalladults.• Camera,binocularsetcifyoudesirebutbecarefulnottodropthemin!

∗ PLEASEDONOTBRINGEXPENSIVEITEMSOFCLOTHING,JEWELLORYORCLOTHESTHATYOUREALLYVALUEANDWOULDNOTWANTTOGETWETORDIRTY!∗

Forthosecomingonaresidentialtrip:

Alloftheaboveandinaddition:eachmembershouldbringasleepingbag(inpreferencetoduvets!),acleanpillowcase,atowelandwashkit(toothbrushetc),changeofclothesandasparepairofshoes.Nosuitcasesplease–thereisn’tenoughspace!


SafetyIssuesThesafetyofeveryoneusingtheboatsisourprimaryconcern.BoatingontheInlandWaterwaysdoescarryanelementofriskandtherehavebeentragicaccidentsinthepastonotherpassengerboats.Pleasereadthisinformationcarefullytoincreaseyourawarenessofpotentialdangersandappropriatesafetyprocedures.

SafetyTalkTheskippergivesacomprehensivesafetytalkbeforethetripbegins.Itisimportantthateveryoneispresentandpaysattentionforthis.Supervisionofyoungpeopleisoneofthekeyelementstominimisingriskandvisitingstaffareexpectedtoprovidethisatalltimesonandofftheboat.Particularattentionshouldbepaidtothefront(bow)oftheboatasitisobscuredfromviewtotheSkipperwhilsttheboatisunderway.

ConsentFormsItisalegalrequirementthatanAdventureActivityTeamConsentFormwithaParentalConsentsectioniscompletedforeachpassengerundertheageof18.Copiesoftheformwillbesenttoyouwithacoveringletter&theNarrowboatProjectsBriefingSheetatthebookingstage.ConsentFormsshouldbegiventotheskipperandareretainedbytheproject.GuidancenotesareprovidedwiththeBookingForm.

Staff/YoungPersonratioOurpreferredratioofstafftochildrenandyoungpeopleisaminimumof2to10(daytrips)(2to8/10onresidentials)‐oneachboat.Theminimumratiowouldbe1memberofstaffto11youngpeopleperboataseachofourboatscarriesamaximumof12passengers.IfyouhaveconcernsaboutappropriatelevelsofsupervisionforyourgrouppleasetalktousaboutthisinadvanceaswecanaimtoprovideaSkippersMatetoassist.Ifmembersofyourgrouphaveadditionalneedsoratendencytodemonstratechallengingbehaviourwewouldaskthatyouprovideahigherthanaverageratioofstafftoyoungpeople/clients.

ApprovedActivityProviderTheNarrowboatProjecthaspre‐approvalforallCitybasedSchoolsaffiliatedtotheLocalEducationAuthorityandforallCityCouncilaffiliatedYouthgroups.ItisnotnecessarytousetheExternalVisits(2)formwhenbringingthesegroupsontheNarrowboats.

Generalcodeofconduct• AcopyoftheBritishWaterwaysCodeofConductisavailableonboard.• Nosmokingontheboats.• PleaserememberyouarerepresentativesoftheNottinghamNarrowboatProjectandthereforemust

respecttheneedsofotherwaterwaysusers.• Alcoholmaybeconsumedonboardatthediscretionoftheskipper.Theskipper’sdecisionisfinal.

BoatcontrolsandengineNoonemustinterferewiththeboats’controlsunlessauthorisedtodosobytheskipper.Membersofthegroupwillbeinvitedtosteertheboat(s)buttheSkipperwillremainwiththemonthebackoftheboattoprovidetuitionandtakeoverincaseofdifficulties.Groupmembersshouldfollowtheskipper’sinstructionsatalltimes.


GettingonandofftheBoatsThiscanbehazardousandcareshouldalwaysbetakenbygroupmembers.InstructionsareincludedintheSkipperssafetytalkbutitistheresponsibilityofthetriporganisertomakesureallmembershavebeenbriefedaboutwearingappropriate,non‐slipfootwear.

RiskAssessmentsThesehavebeencarriedoutandareavailableuponrequest.Wewouldaskyoutocarryoutyourownriskassessmentsonanymembersofyourgroupwhoyoubelievemaybeatextrariskinawater/boatingenvironment.Thismayincludeindividualswithchallengingbehaviour,learningdifficulties,phobiasetc.

Leptospirosis/WeilsdiseaseTheseinfectionscanbecontractedthroughcontactwithwaterthatcontainsanimalurine.Althoughitisextremelyunlikelyforparticipantstocontracttheseinfectionsthereisstillanelementofriskforanyoneinvolvedwithactivitythatputsthemincontactwithriverorcanalwater.Becauseofthisthefollowingprecautionsshouldbetaken:Anycutsorminorwoundsshouldbecoveredwithawaterproofplasterordressing.Swimmingintheriver/canalisnotallowed.Youshouldreportanyilleffectsexperiencedbetween4daysand2weeksafteryourtriptoadoctorstatingthatyoumayhavecomeintocontactwithriverwater.

GroupLeader’sOwnChildrenGroupLeadersareonlyabletobringalongyoungermembersoftheirownfamilieswithwrittenpermissionoftheirrelevantLineManager.

InsuranceTheProjectiscoveredunderaPublicLiabilityInsurancePolicy.Itistheresponsibilityofindividualorganiserstotakeoutseparateandadditionalinsurancefor(i)Personalaccident(ii)Lossofearnings(iii)Lossordamagetopersonalproperty.

SpecialSafetyEquipmentLifejackets/buoyancyaidswillbeprovidedandmustbewornatalltimesoutsideoftheboatandwhenworkinglocksforallgroupmembers,includingstaff.Theboatsareequippedwithfiresafetyequipment,FirstAidkitsandmobilephonesincaseofemergency.

WhattodoincaseofemergencyAlwaysinformtheskipperimmediatelyandfollowtheskipper’sinstructionsifanyofthefollowinghappen:

• Personoverboard• Smellinggas/gasalarmgoingoff• Fire• Waterenteringtheboat

Inadditionpleaseremaincalmandprovidereassurancetoyourgroupmemberstohelpavoidanyonepanicking.TheNarrowboatProjects’staffandvolunteershaveundergonefirstaidtraining.IdeallyyoushouldaimtoprovideastaffmemberwithaFirstAidqualificationaswell.OnresidentialtripsthisisessentialasNarrowboatProjectstaffareentitledtoleavetheboat,oncetiedupfortheevening,andtakeabreak.Theywillreturntotheboattosleepandshouldalwaysprovideyouwithamobilephonenumberthattheyarecontactableonintheeventofanemergency.


ContactUs:YoucancontacttheNarrowboatprojectthroughtheCollegeStreetCentreon01159476202extension238oronemail:why.nott@collegest.org.ukPleaseusethesedetailsforallenquiriesandbookingsOfficehoursarefrom8:30–4everyweekdayforphoneenquiriesotherwisepleaseuseemail. DukeofEdinburgh’sAward

TheNarrowboatProjectisanApprovedActivityProviderfortheDukeofEdinburgh’sAwardScheme.IfyouarewantingtobookyourGoldresidentialwiththeNarrowboatprojectpleasecontacttheAwardsOffice,alsoattheCollegeStreetCentre,on01159476202extension252oronemail:[email protected]

ADVENTURE TEAM

Page1of3 ForBookingQueries,pleasecontactCollegeStreet: [email protected]

Declaration All young people under 18 years old must have this form completed by a parent / guardian. This then must be presented to Adventure Team Staff BEFORE any activity commences. N.B. (16-17 year olds can complete their own form if they are not under parental guidance or a legal guardian’s control) I declare that myself / son / daughter is water confident

I would describe their swimming ability as: ______________________________________ I have read and understood the briefing sheet provided and agree to myself / son / daughter taking part in activities with Nottingham City Councils - Adventure Activity Team. I acknowledge the need for responsible behaviour on their part including listening to safety briefings and following instructions.

In the event of an emergency I agree to myself / son/ daughter receiving medical treatment, including anaesthetic as considered necessary by the medical authorities present.

Sign and Print Name Relationship__________________________ Date ________________________ Address _________________________________________ Postcode ____________ Telephone- Day______________ Eve _______________ Mobile ____________________ Please specify an additional emergency contact. Name _______________________________ Telephone _____________________ Some of this information will be held on a database to enable monitoring of our service, please tick here if you do not want us to store your details

Name of participant_______________________________ Date of birth_______________ Gender Male / Female (please circle) Age_______________ Ethnicity (this information ensures that we provide services for all of the inhabitants of Nottingham, please mark the appropriate box if you do wish to complete) White Dual Parentage Asian or Asian

British Black or Black British

Chinese/Vietnamese or other ethnic group

British White & Black Caribbean

Indian Caribbean Chinese

Irish White & Black African

Pakistani African Vietnamese

Other White & Asian Bangladeshi Other Other Other Other

ADVENTURE TEAM


Do you or your son or daughter have a disability or illness, which we may need to consider (please mark the appropriate box)? Hearing Difficulties Hidden e.g. Epilepsy Learning Disability Visual Impairment Special Mobility Needs Multiple Disabilities Restricted Mobility Allergies Other (Please Specify, below:) To the best of your knowledge are you or your son or daughter allergic to any medication? (If so, please specify) Have they had a tetanus injection in the last 5 years? Yes / No (please circle) I agree to my son/daughter receiving emergency medical treatment, including anaesthetic and blood transfusion, as considered necessary by the medical authorities present. What is the name and address of your family doctor? Name: _________________________ Telephone No: ______________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

ADVENTURE TEAM


Terms and Conditions Thank you for your recent booking. The information within this pack aims to confirm the key things that you need to know regarding your booking, including dates, times, costs and guidance regarding consent and our Terms & Conditions. What Happens Next? Now that you have confirmed your booking, we shall enter it in our database and as such we will allocate the appropriate staff member(s) and resources. This means, by receiving this pack, we are acknowledging your booking and on the specified dates, we will provide the aforementioned activities and necessary equipment, for the numbers and price agreed. What You Need To Do Note that your Invoice is not contained within this booking information. It will be generated by our finance section and will follow approximately 1 week after the booking pack. Upon receipt of the invoice can you please ensure payment is made a minimum of two weeks prior to the session(s). (Payment can only be made by cheque made payable to Nottingham City Council, or for City Council groups by Departmental Transfer, for this we need your budget code & budget holders signature. Non-payment 2 weeks prior to your activity session may result in cancellation of your booking. We require at least 14 full days notice for cancellation or to reschedule sessions. Cancellations or attempts to reschedule after this period will not receive a refund. Forms & payments must be sent to the address given on the invoice. Ensure the completion of the Parental/Guardian Consent Forms for your group. This completed consent form must be presented to the staff member at the first session. For a course of sessions these forms will be held on record for the duration of the program. In order to avoid disappointment & unnecessary delays, ensure that all young people attending the session have fully completed consent forms; without them, young people will not be able to take part in any activity. Most importantly ensure that consent forms are signed, relevant dates & activities are completed. Read our code of practice & familiarise yourself with the things we expect from you & your group, especially your responsibility to be present throughout the running of the activities & at breaks to provide pastoral care & remain responsible for behavior, in a manner which supports the activity leader. Due to nature & venue of the activities all activity sessions, are subject to change at the discretion of the Adventure Activity Team staff. This will be due to things beyond their control i.e. weather conditions, river levels etc. Please make sure you provide contact details that will be suitable for the day prior to your activity and the day that your booking is scheduled to take place, such as a mobile contact telephone number. Finally, don’t forget to remind all members of your group to bring the following:

• Spare Clothes • Swimming Wear (if taking part in a water based activity) • Towel • Old Trainers (that you don’t mind getting wet!) • Food & Drink

We look forward to seeing you & your group!

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REVIEWED BY DD 08/2011

ASSESSMENT CARRIED OUT BY: SIGNED: DATE: (THE CONTENT OF THIS RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SHARED (Group Leader) WITH AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL STAFF MEMBERS TAKING PART IN THE VISIT)

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT – NARROWBOATING State the location and type of visit ESTABLISHMENT WHO MIGHT BE HARMED:

GROUP SIZE Young people: Adults:

HAZARDS (e.g. what might

go wrong) (including lack of /

inadequate arrangements)

EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES

Write YES if in

place, NO if not (or N/A)

IF: NO - State action to be taken with timescales NO - Any additional control measures YES - Site specific details

RESIDUAL

RISK RATING High,

Medium, Low

Route taken • Leader/Skipper has prior knowledge of route • Route is suitable for ability/experience of group • Weather forecast obtained, weather and water conditions constantly monitored

and activity adjusted accordingly

Training appropriate to the level of activity undertaken.

Water environment (Drowning)

• There is a written operating procedure for use of the boat by groups of young people or skipper and leader write specific risk assessment and control measures for the venture

• The skipper/leader holds suitable qualification for the boat and water: either (RYA Inland Waters Helmsman with river and tidal endorsement if appropriate; or Community Boat Association Certificate in Community Boat Management; or DTI Boatmaster Certificate; or is suitably experienced and has received appropriate induction)

• Young people supervised by at least one other adult in addition to skipper. This adult should pre-visit the boat and meet the skipper to become familiar with the boat and procedures

• At least one leader holds first aid and resuscitation awards • Personal buoyancy meets RYA recommendations and leaders check buoyancy

always worn correctly Buoyancy is always worn by young people and adults whilst on deck on rivers if boat is moving; worn on canals unless assessment by skipper of group and prevailing conditions suggest it is safe not to do so.

• Entry and exit of boats managed and supervised • Ramps and hoists (for people with disabilities) are used by trained staff • Young people and staff briefed at start of journey re rules, procedures and

sensible behaviour


ASSESSMENT CARRIED OUT BY: SIGNED: DATE: (THE CONTENT OF THIS RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SHARED (Group Leader) WITH AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL STAFF MEMBERS TAKING PART IN THE VISIT)

Locks, operation of winches and lock gates

• Skipper/leader provides clear instructions and management • Close supervision of young people • Buoyancy aids worn by young people and staff (skipper/leader has discretion to

decide not to wear buoyancy depending on nature of lock)

Slips, trips and falls • Close supervision around locks and getting on/off the boat • Care walking around the deck in wet weather, suitable footwear to be worn


SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT – NARROWBOATING State the location and type of visit ESTABLISHMENT WHO MIGHT BE HARMED:

GROUP SIZE Young people: Adults:

HAZARDS (e.g. what might go wrong)

(including lack of / inadequate arrangements)

EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES

Write YES if in

place, NO if not (or N/A)

PLAN ‘B’

Tick when completed

ON-GOING RISK ASSESSMENT Have staff been instructed to carry out ON-GOING risk assessments throughout the visit / activity e.g. as regards to changes of weather, tiredness / illness in the group, behaviour, problems made known by other groups at the same location etc.

OFF-SITE VISITS COORDINATOR’S (OVC) COMMENTS (if any): SIGNED DATE

HEAD OF ESTABLISHMENT APPROVAL:

SIGNED

REVIEW DATE

COMMENTS:

canal house wharf narrowboat project

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