A GROUP of stroke survivors, their families and carers spent a day on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal on board the narrowboat ‘Emma’.
Two trips, jointly hosted by Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays and Bromsgrove Lions Club, were held.
During the two hours, the group travelled to Alvechurch and back and enjoyed a buffet lunch at Tardebigge Wharf.
Pat Fletcher, from Bromsgrove Lions Club, thanked Anglo Welsh for offering the trip.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to step away from the stresses of everyday life and relax, watching the world go by on the peaceful Worcester and Birmingham Canal whilst enjoying tremendous camaraderie,” he said.
“A stroke can have a huge impact on someone’s life, and this group really demonstrates how well they are able to combat the effects through mutual support.
“We are so pleased they can share this great experience together.”
Anglo Welsh’s operations manager Matt Lucas was delighted the firm could provide the boat again for the latest trip.
“Research shows we feel happier and more relaxed by the waterways and the slow pace of travel on a canal boat gives people the chance to unwind and watch out for wildlife as they cruise gently through the countryside,” he said.
Anglo Welsh – one of the largest canal boat holiday companies in the UK – has 160 boats across its 11 bases.
Visit anglowelsh.co.uk or call the bookings office on 0117 304 1122 for more information on the firm and the holidays it has on offer.
