Community
CHUG has a long history of community work.
When the group was formed in the early 80s ownership of the basin was unclear and no rents due. Members’ contributions were used for charitable projects, including the recruitment of an educational worker. Based at Laburnum Boat Club, our earliest partnership, the trained teacher introduced local children to the history & ecology of the canal.
We continue to have strong links with Laburnum Boat Club, with representatives on their committees and support of the club’s work with finical and other donations (canoes are popular), as well as hands-on help with events and activities.
We also liaise on a day-to-day basis with residents around the basin, continuous cruisers along the towpath, business, studios, and neighbouring organisations. We link with gardening and bee keeping groups, London Boaters, Friends of Regents Canal, and the Canal Museum to name but a few. We regularly take part in Clean Up days, organise & facilitate boat trips, and host events for local youth groups. Regular highlights of the CHUG diary are a Summer Open Day, London Open House in September, and the spectacular Kingsland Basin Christmas Fair.