Shelter Box Boat Trips
Paul Weatherill gave us a very interesting talk and presentation on his recent trip. This was arranged at very short notice as Hazel Gillingham had to cancel her talk on Mary Seacole due to ill health.
Paul’s first trip was a three-day trip on the Norfolk Broads. Paul built the boat around a green plastic crate called a SHELTERBOX. These boxes hold tents, cooking equipment, clothing etc to support people around the world that have lost everything due to local disasters.
His recent trip was from Stratford to Tewkesbury covering 43 miles and negotiating 16 locks in 3 days.
Paul brought along a Shelter box and its contents for all to see. His talk was illustrated by photos of the trip taken by his support team.
The Watton Society was pleased to give to the Shelter Box charity over £120.00 from the evening’s takings on the door, raffle money and a collecting box for members to add donations