Meander – The Final Flotilla

Join folk musician Kirsty Law on a canoe trip to complete her tour of the River Tweed! Kirsty will be travelling from Norham to Berwick, leading an informal singing session as she paddles downstream. Join in singing with Kirsty as she shares songs from her source to sea tour, and feel free to bring along songs to share inspired by the river. The canoes will depart from Norham in the morning, stopping for a lunch break on route before finishing in Berwick.

Starting Point: Pedwell Landing, Norham,11am for an 11.30am departure.
Finish Point: RLNI Station, Berwick, 3pm

Who is this for
Anyone with an interest in folk singing and experience of canoeing can sign up for this event. You will be expected to manage a canoe in groups of two with minimal instruction. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity including wet weather and sunshine. The river is an exposed environment and care must be taken by individuals to stay healthy and safe.

You should leave valuables in your car or with the project coordinator who will stay on land. Be prepared for the possibility of getting wet and if possible, bring along spare clothes to change into afterwards.

Number of places
There is a maximum of 9 places available. Attendees must have previous experience of canoeing/paddling and be confident managing a canoe on fast flowing water in groups of two. Canoes and buoyancy aids will be provided. You will need to complete paperwork from the canoe leader when you arrive to confirm your experience and responsibilities for your own safety and conduct whilst taking part in this activity.

Want to bring your own canoe?
If you would like to join this event in your own canoe, please contact Jo to make the arrangements: joanna@sup.org.uk

More Information
For more information or to discuss if this event is suitable for you, please cantact Jo: joanna@sup.org.uk

Travel to and from the event:

Parking
Please park in the village and walk down Pedwell way to the landing spot. The car park at the bottom of the Pedwell way is very small, will not accommodate all participants and can be hard to navigate.

Public Transport
Nearest train stations are Berwick-upon-Tweed and Tweedbank.

Arriving in Norham by bus: Borders Bus number 67
Arriving from the West (Galashiels / Melrose / St Boswells / Kelso / Birgham / Coldstream / Cornhill - Norham)
Depart Galashiels 09:05 and change at Kelso
Departs Kelso 10:05, arrives Norham 10:40

Arriving from the East (Berwick – Norham)
Departs Berwick Train Station 08:55, arrives Norham 09:22

Departing from Berwick by bus: Borders Bus number 67
Returning to the West (towards Galashiels)
Departs Berwick Train Station at 16:00 (change in Kelso for Galashiels)
We can provide lifts back to Norham from Berwick if required.