Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd' are pleased to be able to offer the following for the 2010 season;

Residential Camping Boat Adventures -
Long weekends or week long Skippered charters aboard Historic working boats.
Think of camping afloat and you will get the idea of the facilities aboard.
If 'Hawkesbury's' accommodation is 'classy' then the Camping boats are definitely 'Steerage' class!
Clients range from Girl Guides to groups of guests in their thirties.
36 guests can be accommodated between three vessels in multiples of 12.
ASDAN residential programmes covering 60 hours afloat available from Easter 2010.
Youth Groups or any party that is made up of anyone considered
'At Risk' can be assured that the stringent requirements BES Ltd have in place have been assessed by the National Community Boats Association.
Please contact BES Ltd directly when following the link for more information.   Birmingham Canal Boat Services:

  The National Community Boats Association -
'Complete Crew Course'
The ideal introduction to the canals which allows students to build their skills afloat.
Basic Boat Handling is another course for those wishing to progress.
Youth Leaders intending to supervise groups on the canals require a 'Certificate of Community Boat Management'.
Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd, recognised as an 'Accredited Training Centre' for the NCBA can assess Skippers requiring this qualification. .

  Alternative Service Providers
Key Stage 4 -
Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd are registered as an Alternative Service Provider with Birmingham's Pupil Connect Team.
We are also an ASDAN Short Course Practitioner.
Please contact us for details..

  Mainstream Key Stage 1 & 2
Narrow boat trips with Teachers notes, POS ideas.
Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd can tailor a narrow boat trip for a year group over a day and provide links to information resources which allow schools to develop a course of study, based upon the canals, over a variety of subjects.
Flexible starting times give Teachers time to get their groups registered and to travel to the starting point and our Health & Safety, Licencing and Insurances cover all the legal requirements.
Please contact us for further detail.
Health and Safety
  Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd have a Health and Safety system, approved by the National Community Boats Association.
We hold Public Liability Insurance, an excellent Child Protection Policy and all of our Skippers and Crew have undergone an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
   Older students with an interest in a career on the Inland Waterways can train with BES Ltd and gain qualifications with various organisations Including;

  The Royal Yachting Association:
  The Inland Waterways Association:
  The National Community Boats Association:
  The Maritime & Coast Guard Agency:

Getting youngsters involved in the canal system from an early age may ensure the survival of the canals in the future so that further generations may to enjoy them. They also provide an excellent resource for teaching on many levels.