Who comes on our trips
Covering a wide range of ages, from as young as 12 to over 90 years old, and many disabilities, our clients come from all over Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
Groups organised by their local Church, Day Centres, Schools and Colleges, Community Groups and many more - we cater for a wide variety of people including:
- Alzheimers Society
- Age Concern
- Amputee Support Group
- Bexleyheath Club for Disabled
- Brighter Futures Group
- E.Sussex & W.Kent Ataxia group
- Hereson Young Carers Project
- Mont Calm Residential Home
- Maidstone MS Society
- Maryland Adults with Learning Difficulties
- Rochester Blind Craft Club
Some quotes from our comments book
- “An absolutely fantastic day...we spotted 4 or 5 Kingfishers as well as countless swans.” Meadowfield Special School, Sittingbourne
- “Cannot fault the day, the boat and crew were brilliant. Highly recommend the trip.” High Hilden Residential Home, Tonbridge
- “Really enjoyable day out. In spite of the wet weather there was a warm, friendly and relaxing atmosphere…” St Peter’s Church, Maidstone
- “What a wonderful day on the river away from the hustle and bustle of the city…” Active lives, Canterbury
- “The kids have had such fun when helping out with the locks and driving the boat!” Lee Manning, Parents Consortium
- "Fantastic time today...having fun with my friends…” Tonbridge Mencap
Facts and figures
Since we started operating in May 2007 we have provided 519 trips carrying a total of 4,873 passengers of which 473 were in wheelchairs.
To operate the boat five days a week from May to September we have a willing group of volunteers.
With 36 trained crew, of which 12 are qualified skippers, we can make sure that each day is covered efficiently and safely.
The overall responsibility for the running of the trips and maintenance of the boat falls on the following Board of Trustees, again all volunteers, and each with their own duties:
- Derek Anthony 01233 623177
- Paul Anthony 01622 884222
- Tony Broadrick 01622 735407
- Clive Carden 01622 872182
- Secretary: Bob Casbolt 01795 423706
- Geoff Hall 01795 529156
- Pete Harris 01227 751694
- Mike Subert 01622 890971
Where we operate from
Kingfisher is berthed at Medway Wharf Marina, Bow Bridge, Wateringbury, Kent ME18 5ED
The boat has its own mobile phone 07813 793 834 which is on from 9.30am until 4pm Monday to Fridays.
To print off a detailed map and view directions; go to Google maps or click HERE to use the map shown below which has arrival and parking directions.
