1. Aspire and Succeed
Paddling from Perry Barr Top Lock, Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B42 1TQ
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2. Community Environmental Trust
https://environmentaltrust.org.uk/
Paddling from The Boat Inn, Old Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 9AE
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“The aims of our hub are to bring people together, get fit and have fun while improving Birmingham’s ‘blue spaces’. Here at CET we have 16 kayaks, so we can match them to the paddlers that come on the day. We also have a brand new, purple, bell-boat that can seat 10 paddlers. Our bell-boating team Water Warriors are training every Sunday in preparation for this year’s Birmingham’s Women’s Regatta.
Each Friday we have two bell-boat trips, one at 10 am and another to follow at 11.30 am. These are enjoyed by over 50s and home school groups. We are also taking bookings for schools, scouts, SEND groups, mental health and wellbeing groups, RAF Air Cadets and are open to enquiries from other community groups.”
3. Nowka Bais
Paddling from Star City, 32 Watson Rd, Nechells, Birmingham B7 5SA
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4. Newbigin Community Trust
https://newbigintrust.uk/winson-green-paddle-club/
Paddling from All Saints Park, Winson Green, Birmingham B18 5RR
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“With the help and support of British Canoeing and our experienced Safety Officer Andy Train- residents of Winson Green started a local paddle club on the Soho Loop Canal in March 2023. We have seen hundreds of adults and children enjoying the experience of paddling both kayaks and bell-boats on our local canal. Eighty percent of participants had never had this experience before, most of whom have now come back more than once.
Everyone is welcome to both our weekly adult’s paddle club on Wednesday afternoons, (March-October ) 3.30-6.30pm and our monthly family sessions on Saturdays (March-October). We also host private groups and kids and youth programs that are pre-booked with local schools and the Newbigin Trust kids and youth clubs.”
5. Sähëlï Hub
https://saheli.co.uk/bellboating-and-kayaking/
Paddling from South Loop Park, Birmingham, B16 0AF
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“Sähëlï are pioneers in women only exercise with the goal to educate, motivate, inspire and empower. Our organisation works in partnership with Canal & River Trust, West Midlands. We host regular bellboating and kayaking sessions at Port Loop and Camphill Locks. Please contact 0121-446-6137 to plan your activities & adventures. We are open Monday – Friday, 9am to 2pm and we will help you get started.”
6. Green Lane Masjid
Paddling from Ackers Residential, Small Heath Hwy, Birmingham B10 0DQ
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7. South Birmingham Paddle Club
Paddling from Whitehouse Wharf, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6SR
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“South Birmingham Paddle Club is a voluntary organisation committed to providing access to paddling and breaking down barriers to participation within our community. We aim to support our community and their personal wellbeing through access to physical activity and social connections. We offer:
Paddling sessions on kayaks, sit-on-tops and bell-boats – all levels welcome! Bookings are available for groups and individuals including, but not limited to: families, schools, one-to-one, small/large groups, team building, corporate groups and community organisations.”