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Iʼve raised £1,785 to help fund Boat Building Experience, my latest Community Project - Let's build a boat together! For ages 12 to 99
- Faversham, UK
- Funded on Friday, 7th June 2019
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Building a wooden boat, getting into it and on to the water is magical! It can be a life changing experience. Continuing from our success with Boat Camp for children and several boat building schemes with adults, Boat Building Experience is the new, exciting adventure where pairs of adults or children work with me to create a Joansa,
a beautiful John Welsford design rowing boat.
I don't want to charge anyone to participate. In that way anyone can come along and everything necessary will be provided. People can make a donation if they'd like to. For some it will be a therapy, others will want to learn boat building skills, many will grow in confidence and everyone will have fun as Joansa takes shape and finally floats gracefully on the water.
Not charging a fee means that I need to fundraise to cover my costs and to start the next course. Your help will mean that many people will be helped. Thank you!
Alan Thorne, Boat Builder
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- 6 years ago
Alan Thorne
6 years agoThe JustGiving page for Boat Building Experience is closing on Thursday or Friday this week. I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to make this such a success! A massive £1745 was raised by 42 supporters towards the target of £5000. Several folks have asked if they can take part in the next one. Well, watch this space! Please feel free to contact me. Cheers, Alan Thorne +44 (0)7865091155
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- 6 years ago
Alan Thorne
6 years agoA special vessel was launched in the Creek basin this month. The optimistically named ‘Bridget’ – a reference to the long-awaited new READ MORE by clicking on the link below https://favershameye.co.uk/alan-thorne-boat-building-experience/
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44
S. Simmons
Jun 5, 2019
Sorry it’s not more.. a worthy project. You’re one in a million.?
marion barton
Jun 4, 2019
Fantastic work- inspiring!
£20.00
Fran and Peter
Jun 4, 2019
Fantastic project!
£100.00
Deborah Lawther
Jun 1, 2019
Finally got here, Alan!
Hilary Morley
May 4, 2019
£100.00
Deborah Lawther
May 1, 2019
Finally got here, Alan!
Arfa
Apr 20, 2019
Fantastic project!
£100.00
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Alan Thorne
Faversham, UK
I have worked with kids and adults, teaching sailing and boat building over many years. I've worked with young offenders and run workshops. I like introducing people to new skills and encouraging folks to go boating for fun.