As 2010 ended and the New Year stretches before me I have to wonder what adventures and challenges lay ahead. I never could have predicted all that I experienced last year and so it is with both excitement and trepidation that I look forward to the next 12 months. I feel fortunate for all the new friends I have made and also for my wonderful family and old friends that continue to love and support me.
In accepting the Winston Churchill Grant, I took on the responsibility of trying my hardest to make good the promises I made in my interview. Essentially these were to publisise my trip and the work of the WCMT and also to develop further opportunities for young people in the local area to pursue outdoor activities and especially canoe trips. This is obviously not something I can achieve all at once but so far I have made some progress.
I have so far had two articles published about my trip - in Decembers edition of 'Canoeist' Magazine and also February's issue of 'Canoe & Kayak' Magazine - links to these are in the side bar.
I have been invited to speak at the Ulverston Townswomans Guild AGM on March 2nd and I have arranged a presentation evening at the Hawkshead Brewery on April 7th, where all proceeds will be donated to St Marys Hosipice, Ulverston. I was looking forward to speaking at the Wilderness Canoe Symposium in Toronto this February but unfortunately personal circumstances have meant that sadly I have had to withdraw from this opportunity.
For the last few months I have been working with the Sports Development Officer and school teachers in the local area in order to establish a new Outdoor Adventure Club. We are hoping to have a schedule of events running throughout the Summer beginning in May. I am also planning a Canoe trip to Scotland with young people through the centre where I work later in the summer.
I thank you for reading my blog and wish you all many exciting times ahead in 2011.
Sarah x
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