THE BOATSHED EVENTS
- 1st BBQ – Friday 25th April 2025– 6pm (provisions donated by SODEXO)
- 2nd BBQ – Friday 20th June 2025
- 3rd BBQ – Friday 5th September 2025
CURRENT PROJECTS
Boatshed refurbishment May 2025 – Volunteers from Trident Maritime
Castleman Trailway
– pathway clearance removal of invasive species (Himalayan Balsam) June-July-August 2025. Dates to be confirmed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Project Manager 07776182490
Water Sports Therapy
The charity has been running its cold water sports therapy sessions and breakfast mornings since 2016. The veterans meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am-noon. Come along and enjoy the camaraderie of these welcome sessions
Container Workshop – Avon Heath Country Park
The charity has been using the workshop since 2018 as part of the vocational training offered to veterans to develop forestry and woodland management skills.
Sailing Dinghy Refurbishment 2025
Every Thursday afternoon – weather dependent. The charity is refurbishing a sailing dinghy for a local benefactor, who will offer free sailing lessons in Christchurch Harbour at Mudeford Quay. The sailing dinghy is an all-wood construction
Beekeeping Project – Upton Country Park
The charity has been using beekeeping as a form of Occupational Therapy for the veterans. Currently two veterans have been involved in supporting the three hives, which have been developed from one hive two years ago. This year the bees will be producing excess honey, therefore if you are interested in acquiring some local honey contact us.