Congratulations to Emily, Rebecca, Clarissa & Richard
On Saturday 2nd July 2022 Emily Rebecca, Clarissa and Richard undertook a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) fundraiser to raise money for the Trust. They started out early in the morning from Horstead Mill, near Coltishall, and paddled the 20 miles to Barton Turf, along the rivers Bure and Ant. Along the way they were joined...
The Green Spaces Dark Skies
The last two weeks have been really busy for us with The Green Spaces Dark Skies event on Barton Broad last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and with another film crew filming here on Tuesday to make a film about accessibility on the Broads to be released later in the year. Next week we are...
‘Women’s Sailing’ is back!
This week sees the return of our annual Women’s Sailing Course, the first in three years due to Covid. 12 Women enjoyed an evening afloat under the instruction of a ‘all Women’ team. We cannot wait to see your progression over the following weeks....
Paddle Fundraiser
A team of staff and friends of the Trust are planning an exciting adventure on 2nd July 2022 to raise funds for some much needed new sails. If you are able to support this worthwhile cause with a donation of any amount we would be very grateful. TotalGiving™ – SUP for Sails June 2022 –...
Volunteer Gardeners from Independence Matters
We are very excited to see the return of our volunteer gardeners from Independence Matters, Sprowston Hub. The cheery group join us regularly alongside our volunteers Sue and Peter, and help maintain our garden area and grounds. We look forward to the visit and cannot thank the team enough for all their efforts!...
Nancy Oldfield sailors in the Three Rivers race.
The annual 3RR, organized by Horning Sailing club took place last weekend (26th and 27th. May). This a 24 hour race that covers around 50 miles of rivers on the Norfolk Broads, starting and finishing at Horning, going to Hickling Broad, down to Stracey Arms up to Ludham bridge and onto South Walsham Broad. It...
Jubilee weekend
Wishing everyone a fabulous Jubilee weekend, hoping the weather is kind to all....
Kylie’s cool day out!
We advertise that our motor cruiser trips are suitable for all, and this week is no exception! Our Monday crew Trish and Millie were joined by a two-legged feathered friend, and our visitors named it Kylie! Kylie enjoyed hitching a ride with them along the River Ant, we hope she enjoyed her trip and wasn’t too...
Monument Family Open Day 11th June 2022
Nancy Oldfield Trust is delighted to be involved with the Monument Family Open Day on 11th June 2022....
It’s good to be able to reuse…………
We are lucky that so many people think of us when they are buying themselves new boating equipment and are very generous in passing on their still-serviceable equipment. We are gifted sails, outboards, clothing and even boats. It is great for us to be able to help out others who can find a use for...