So having said I would be focussing on Climbing, yesterday's iDID Bristol day out was a lovely morning paddling along the Bristol Harbour so first up is a watery ramble!
As I am slowly beginning to realise, there are a fantastic number of groups in Bristol with mission statements to support those who may struggle to participate in activities, be it because of disability, limited finances and a wealth of other complications. The more you hear about these groups, the more heart warming it is.
Yesterday iDID Bristol's Club were supported by All Aboard! Watersports who's purpose is as follows:
"To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bristol and the surrounding area the provision of recreational facilities for the participation in water sports and such other related activities, of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants."
Accompanied by our brilliant captain, J.K. we set out in one of their Bellboats with several members and a gang of volunteers. On the water everyone got down to business and we raced towards the S.S. Great Britain and beyond under Pero's Bridge and up to the Watershed, before turning circle and heading back.
All the team were great, and despite a little less paddling from my team on the left, due to various distractions (and the appeal of using their paddle less for paddling and more for splashing me) we managed to stay in a straight line give or take back to the dock. Relieved that we'd managed to keep everyone onboard and avoid any excessive dunking we returned to base happy, to disrobe from the very fashionable over trousers, jackets and buoyancy aids.
A good morning was had and once we'd seen the members off we were able to enjoy a nice pint at The Cottage Inn to finish.
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