Bramble | Handover Day – 1 January 2026

1 January 2026 marks the official handover of Bramble, the second boat project from the The Hideout Collective CIC. On a cold, clear morning at King’s Cross, James heads down to meet Bramble’s previous owner for a proper handover. Engines run, systems checked, switches explained, questions asked and answered — no rush, no guesswork. Keys are handed over, paperwork completed, and Bramble officially begins her next chapter. This is the moment a well-lived boat becomes a restoration project with purpose. Not a blank canvas, but a real one — with history, character, and work ahead. There’s plenty still to do, skills to build, and stories yet to come. But this is where it starts. 🔗 thehideoutcollective.org.uk #boatrestoration #rebuildinglives #secondchances #communitysupport #canalboat