Bures Coracle Regatta
Our event is all about meeting up with like minded people and paddling around a bit. Everyone is welcome to join us from beginners to experts. We are all about getting people on the water and enjoying these historic craft.
Trustees of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust are asking for help to deliver the HLF supported project to preserve the last coracle shed in England and celebrate the history of coracle making in the Ironbridge Gorge.
We would love to talk to anyone who knew Eustace or Harry Rogers, or any other coracle maker from Ironbridge to find out how you would like these wonderful characters and their work memorialised in the town – would a sculpture be the right thing, or would a meeting place be better, where older people can gather to watch old films of the Gorge and talk about their own memories?
How should we preserve the shed? As it is or with a coat of paint?
We are also seeking people with ideas to improve the regatta and to help bring some of the old style games back to life for a younger generation. We are also seeking people with specific skills to become trustees. We are seeking people with a financial or legal background, or people with skills in hide coracle making.
So all welcome to attend on Wednesday 11th April from 6.00pm at the Green Wood Centre.
The Green Wood Café will be open for delicious coffee and cakes.
About the Ironbridge Coracle Trust
Ironbridge Coracle Trust http://www.coracleshed.org/ironbridge-coracle-trust.html is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation established April 2014, and was set up by a group of local people who are interested in the coracle heritage of the Gorge, including friends of Eustace Rogers, coracle builders and enthusiasts.
For further information or to get involved please contact Jude Pilgrim, Secretary, Ironbridge Coracle Trust [email protected], telephone (01952) 275606.
About the Heritage Lottery Fund
* HLF Heritage Grant applications are assessed in two rounds. The Ironbridge Coracle Project has initially been granted round one development funding of £76,600 by the Heritage Lottery Fund, allowing it to progress with its plans. Detailed proposals are then considered by HLF at second round, where a final decision is made on the full funding award of £344,200.
Thanks to National Lottery players, we invest money to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about - from the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks and buildings we love, from precious memories and collections to rare wildlife. www.hlf.org.uk. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and use #NationalLottery and #HLFsupported.
24 July 2024
If you've been following our news, you will know that a new project has started this year with the aim of preserving the craft of coracles and coraclemaking, rated as endangered on the Heritage Crafts Association's Red List, for future generations to enjoy.
24 July 2024
We're looking for volunteers to help with the Five Miles From Home challenge. This may be familiar to you if you read the item in the 2023 Journal from member Gary Fruland, who took part in this international event last summer.
24 July 2024
The Society is sad to share the news of the passing of former committee member, Brian Pearce, aged 92.
24 July 2024
Ironbridge style coracle for sale. Well used but in good condition and watertight. Originally built in 1996, has been re-covered many times. Can be put straight on to the water as is, but may benefit from some light repair/restoration. Offers in region of £200 considered, buyer collects from Cheshire
Please contact Euan Raffel for further information
Our event is all about meeting up with like minded people and paddling around a bit. Everyone is welcome to join us from beginners to experts. We are all about getting people on the water and enjoying these historic craft.
The Carmarthen River Festival is back on Saturday 17th August from 3pm. (Rescheduled from July due to river conditions)
There'll be the ever popular Raft Race, Coracle Races, Rowing Race, Duck Race and FREE Canoe, Kayak & Coracle Taster Sessions.
River demonstrations with plenty of dryside entertainment, cookery demos, FREE funfair rides, children's coracle pool, climbing wall and plenty of stalls selling food, refreshments and ice cream.
Annual coracle regatta and races, plus raft race. Licensed bar and BBQ. Part of Cilgerran Festive Week
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