EMCBP - community, Portland Basin (2026)

20/10/2024

Another great trip out today with Troops Naafi Veteran's Breakfast Clubb

10/05/2024

As a volunteer and trustee of the Charity, EMCBP Community Spirit Project, it was wonderful to have a visit from Her Royal Highness Princess Anne today.

What a lovely lady. Shook hands with everyone and spoke to everyone personally.

Hosted at Bridge View Cafe, Brian and his team did us proud.

Weather wasn’t bad either! 🌞

15/09/2023

EMCBP
East Manchester Community Boat Project, founded in 1994 and holders of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, provides days out on the canal network for people who may be disabled or disadvantaged. Trips are free of charge, however, donations are welcomed and will be acknowledged in writing.

“COMMUNITY SPIRIT 2”
- has large folding ramps to allow easy and comfortable wheelchair and passenger boarding
- can accommodate up to two electric and four standard wheelchairs
- a wider entrance door and lift ensures all wheelchairs can safely board with ease
- open-plan flexible seating
- lower and larger viewing windows
- central heating
- a small galley
- a toilet/wash room with wheelchair access
- a defibrillator
- an intruder alarm
- a wheelchair position on the foredeck from
which wheelchair users can steer the boat
using a unique remote steering facility.
Large folding ramps for boarding
Above - the open-plan cabin Below - the toilet/washroom facilities

BENEFACTORS and SPONSORS
Without the support and generosity of:
 our benefactors - Elcometer Limited and Topping Partnership
 our seat sponsors - Robert Burns Lodge-999, Robert Gregory Lodge RAOB and Louvolite Hyde and
 passenger groups and members of the public who donate to the project
it would be impossible for us to maintain our free service.

WHAT WE OFFER
EMCBP is committed to providing an enjoyable learning experience. Information packs and resources on board have details of local history, the canal network, local wildlife, flora and fauna. Please ask if you would like to know more.

For groups wishing to access modern tech- nology, tablets and a comprehensive sound and wi-fi system can be brought on board.
No items of value are left on board the boat overnight.
Defibrillator
DAY TRIPS

Depending on the length of trip, passengers can travel from Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne, to Droylsden, Hyde, Marple or Stalybridge. We operate all year round - providing the canal has not frozen over!
SAFETY EQUIPMENT

The boat has been fitted with a defibrillator and crew members are trained in its use.
Life jackets are available for all passengers and specifically for non swimmers and children under 11 years of age.

14/09/2023

If you would like to share your trips on our page then head over to the mentions tab and upload your pics.
Would love to see them 😊😊😊

13/09/2023

Day out to Marple with the Troops naafi veterans breakfast club back in July.

Address

Portland Basin

OL70QA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+447503145146

Website

http://www.EMCBP.org.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when EMCBP - community posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to EMCBP - community:

EMCBP - community