Audlem Lass raises thousands to help save lives at sea

Audlem Lass approaches Overwater Marina and Cafe at Bridge 80

Audlem Lass leaves Overwater Marina

Overwater Wheelyboat Services

Audlem Lass offloads passengers at Overwater Marina and Cafe at Bridge 80

Audlem Lass raises thousands to help save lives at sea

The much-loved Audlem Lass boat service is making waves once again – raising thousands of pounds for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), a charity dedicated to saving lives at sea. This volunteer-run service is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike.

Running on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays from 10am to 5pm, the Audlem Lass operates from Easter through to October, offering scenic boat trips along the Shropshire Union Canal. The journey runs between Audlem's Lock 15 (near The Shroppie Fly pub) and Overwater Marina, home to the popular Cafe at Bridge 80.

Boats depart Lock 15 at quarter past and quarter to the hour, and leave Overwater Marina on the hour and half past – perfect for a relaxing outing or a fun family adventure.

Suggested donations (one way) are just £2 for adults, £1 for children, or £5 for a family – with dogs and pushchairs travelling free. Not only is it a great value trip, but every penny goes towards supporting the RNLI s vital work.

Since its maiden voyage in Easter 2010, the Audlem Lass has carried more than 40,000 passengers, including plenty of happy dogs and families with pushchairs, and has raised over £25,000 for lifesaving efforts at sea.

For more details, call 01270 610815 or visit:https://albs.org.uk/ and Facebook.com/AudlemLass.

Also on the water, the Overwater Wheelyboat Services charity offers wheelchair-accessible trips along the canal for children and adults. These specially designed outings run from April to September and are available by pre-booking. To find out more, contact Overwater Marina at 01270 812677, email info@overwatermarina.co.uk, or visitoverwaterwheelyboat.co.uk.