Boaters’ Big Bash event in June

THE BOATERS' Big Bash’ Event to be held this year at Westbourne Park on the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

The National Bargee Travellers Association tells it is proud to present the ‘Boaters’ Big Bash’—a vibrant, family-friendly day of music, stalls, and community action on Saturday 14th June from 12:00pm.

Protest

Boaters, friends, and supporters can come together to protest the Canal & River Trust’s (CRT) unfair surcharge on boats without a home mooring. The surcharge discriminates against continuous cruisers, many of whom permanently live on the waterways year-round and already face significant challenges.

The fee threatens to price people off the water and undermine a traditional, sustainable way of life. With CRT also currently conducting a biased and existentially threatening review into the future of boat licensing, it’s time to prove that the canals are better with boats!

Come along

Come along for live bands, independent stalls, and activities for all ages. Let’s make some noise, celebrate our community, and stand up for fair treatment on the towpath!

Everyone welcome, by boot or by boat.  what3words ///intelligible.dome.until