Canoe Hire Launch

Canoe Hire Launch

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The big day arrived and the sun shone  as Councillors Paulette Smith and Gordon Walker cut the ribbon on the project.  The Mayor of Pontardawe, Sue Northcott  was there giving us her support.

 

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Our first official customer, Toby, set off in a canoe, shortly followed by many others.

 

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A buffet lunch was provided and we were supported by Matt Blue and Simon Fenton, qualified canoe instructors.

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