23/08/2026
Know what to do if you’re caught in a rip current.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing away from the shore and can quickly pull you into deeper water.
If you’re caught in one, stay calm and do not try to swim against it. If you can, swim or wade parallel to the shore until you’re out of the current, then make your way back to the beach. If you cannot swim out of the rip, float on your back and raise your hand to attract attention.
If you see someone else caught in a rip, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Encourage them to float and, if it is safe to do so, throw them something that floats.
The safest place to swim is at a lifeguarded beach, between the red and yellow flags.
20/08/2026
I will be at tapton lock tomorrow normal service on the water for 5.30
01/08/2026
📢Now open – Capital Grants 2026!🌿👀
Don’t miss out on the standalone Capital Grants that are now available! There is £225 million available to support farmers, land managers and rural businesses in England. Examples of grants you can get include a large wildlife box (such as a Barn Owl nestbox), creating or restoring grassland habitat, standard seed mix for grassland habitat, fencing, earth bank creation and restoration and hedgerow laying. See the grant finder for the full list: Capital grant finder - GOV.UK. The application window will close when the budget has been fully allocated. To date 25% has been allocated so get your applications in soon!💚
More information on eligibility criteria and how to apply here: Applicant's guide: Capital Grants 2026 - GOV.UK
24/07/2026
Wherever they meet across the globe, raft guides look out for each other; they share incredible stories around the campfire, willingly pool their river knowledge and squeeze every drop of joy out of life.
Now, it is your turn to join the crew!
Our next Raft Guide Training Course starts on 29th July and it’ll be our last this season.
Take your first steps into raft guiding on technical, continuous whitewater and develop the skills and confidence needed to guide commercial trips wherever your raft guiding takes you.
Don’t wait another year to start living the life you want!
22/07/2026