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The Society was joined by the Teifi Coracle Netsmen's Association at last year's BBC Countryfile Live. Whilst they were happy to take part in our activities, getting the public (and a Countryfile presenter!) out on the water, they were concerned about damage caused to their personal, traditionally made, working coracles through the number of guests on the water.
With the support and generous contribution from The Coracle Society and expert craftsmanship from Mr David Pinson of Arrowcraft - the Towy (and Teifi) coracle is in fibre-glass production. These durable fibre-glass coracles will be available to purchase from Arrowcraft and will allow visitors to the River Towy and Teifi a coracle taster session, without causing damage to the old handmade coracles used for fishing.
Carmarthen Coracle & Netsmen's Association have joined forces with local river users to take over the lease of an empty council building on Carmarthen's Quayside.
The Quay Centre has been standing idle for some years, but the groups are planning a DIY Action Day on the 28th April to get the building ready for visitors.
Dr Irving Finkel's well received book, "The Ark Before Noah", has been retold from a child's perspective and illustrated in a new edition aimed at children, titled "The Lifeboat That Saved the World".
This book is available from all good book retailers, published by Thames and Hudson, RRP £9.95
As an active member of a traditional fishery in Wales I have always had an interest in coracles. When this one came up for sale I grabbed it with both hands.
To date she has had a trial on a pond and a short go on the Severn estuary. She is quite stable and forgiving!
With the underwater archaeological group CISMAS we have been working on a reproduction of a possible coracle from number 2 grave Barnes Farm, Dalgety, Fife.
We will shortly be putting together our spring newsletter. If you have any news or events information for inclusion, please send them in via Contribute by 30th April
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.
Peter Faulkner hide coracle for sale, built circa 2015, never used. Offers over £500
All enquiries to Paul Cutting - tel 07920 104924/01568 750388 or email [email protected]
The Society has received a request for any interested parties to offer coracle building demonstrations and have a go sessions at this year's Three Counties Show on 15-17 June 2018. For more information or to express an interest please contact Euan Raffel
02 March 2019
Members of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust took part in Telford's 50th anniversary celebrations last autumn, including an illuminated display on Southwater Lake. More photos from the event are available on the Ironbridge Coracle Trust's Facebook page
02 March 2019
The Insh Coracle Club was awarded with a grant of £500.00 at the end of last year, to purchase some fibreglass coracles to use in the many events they run at Highland Folk Museum each year. These were received by the club just before Christmas and along with other donations, they have been able to purchase one of each type available from Arrowcraft Engineering - an Ironbridge, a Teifi and a Towy.
13 January 2019
I made this coracle from some plumbing materials I found in a skip. Building the frame was really pretty easy. It is made from ‘Floplast’ PVCU overflow pipe – it’s very easy to work – just heat it with a heat gun or hot water. I based the design on a willow coracle that I had.
09 December 2018
Your 2018 Journal is now in the post and will be with you shortly. Membership renewals for 2019 are now open - don't forget to renew by 31st January to maintain a full year's membership next year. Please read your membership renewal information carefully before renewing.
This course provider offers attendees the opportunity to purchase introductory membership to The Coracle Society during the course
Have FUN, learn NEW SKILLS, MAKE and TAKE HOME your own BEAUTIFUL, TRADITIONAL & STRONG little boat. You can also try out a coracle on water and practise the paddling technique!
This course provider offers attendees the opportunity to purchase introductory membership to The Coracle Society during the course
Have FUN, learn NEW SKILLS, MAKE and TAKE HOME your own BEAUTIFUL, TRADITIONAL & STRONG little boat. You can also try out a coracle on water and practise the paddling technique!
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.
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