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Support the campaign cruise and help us to get the message across to government that increased funding for Britain’s waterways really matters.

Fund Britain’s Waterways is organising a Campaign Cruise past the Palace of Westminster on the tidal Thames on Wednesday 7th May 2025.  Boats will travel in convoy up the River Thames, arriving from 10:30 a.m., with the main gathering for Parliamentarians to view from the terrace of the Palace of Westminster at 11.00 a.m.

To take part in the Cruise on a boat in the flotilla

For details of how to take part please contact Andrew Phasey on [email protected] or 07850 753633.

To show your support for the Cruise from Westminster Bridge

We need as many people as possible to show their support on Westminster Bridge from 10.30 a.m. on the day. If you are able to do so, please contact Frances Phasey on 07734 038297 to join the supporters’ WhatsApp group. In this way you will be updated on the progress of the boats and their expected time of arrival at Westminster.

Event Date(s)

7th May

Location

Westminster

Underfunding

Fund Britain’s Waterways – Westminster Campaign Cruise

Support the campaign cruise and help us to get the message across to government that increased funding for Britain’s waterways really matters.

Fund Britain’s Waterways is organising a Campaign Cruise past the Palace of Westminster on the tidal Thames on Wednesday 7th May 2025.  Boats will travel in convoy up the River Thames, arriving from 10:30 a.m., with the main gathering for Parliamentarians to view from the terrace of the Palace of Westminster at 11.00 a.m.

To take part in the Cruise on a boat in the flotilla

For details of how to take part please contact Andrew Phasey on [email protected] or 07850 753633.

To show your support for the Cruise from Westminster Bridge

We need as many people as possible to show their support on Westminster Bridge from 10.30 a.m. on the day. If you are able to do so, please contact Frances Phasey on 07734 038297 to join the supporters’ WhatsApp group. In this way you will be updated on the progress of the boats and their expected time of arrival at Westminster.

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Location

Westminster

Westminster Bridge, London, UK

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