Canal Trip for the Elderley

Mon, Sep 22nd 2014 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Trip along the canals for elderly residents.


We travel from Marple to Whaley Bridge, aboad the New Horizons, taking 12 elderly residents of Reddish and Lancashire Hill for the day out.

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