Friends of Maidenhead Waterways
Who we are
Description
We look after and seek to enhance the waterways that run from the Thames at Cookham, through Maidenhead town centre and back into the Thames at Bray. These waterways were drainage ditches and channels which we have restored to vibrant living waterways. The waterway supports biodiversity and wildlife and can be paddled in kayaks and canoes. Our work is done by volunteers. In autumn and winter we clear blockages from the ditches and streams in Cookham to keep the water flowing. Through the year we do maintenance, repairs and litter picks. We are also working to enhance biodiversity along the waterway. We organise activities on York Stream to encourage people to get on the water. These include free boat trips for charities and the public, free walking tours and canoe or kayak trips. We have also just launched Maidenhead Canoe Club to promote activity for physical and mental well being. We also offer free canoe trips for local charities with our qualified canoe coaches.
Organisation type
Registered charity
Setup year
2006