A rescue boat named in memory of a teacher was officially launched as part of an outdoor learning centre for Bolton pupils and student. The launch ceremony on the shores of Lake Ullswater was attended by Bolton School old girl Barbara Kay, and the daughter of Clifford Ingham, who taught at Bolton School boys' division. It is in his honour the boat is named Bolton Butch The boat will support Patterdale Hall’s activities in the Lake District, and is the outdoor adventure learning centre of Bolton School.
The official launch was performed by Barbara alongside Philip Britton, Head of Foundation, and Tim Taylor, Manager of Patterdale Hall. Following the ceremony, the assembled guests, including individual donors to the appeal, and representatives from the Clifford Ingham Fund, the Friends of Bolton School and the Scott Trust, donned lifejackets and enjoyed a short trip on the lake. READ MORE: C ommunity spirited teens step in for free after residents left upset Plans unveiled for a restaurant which shut at the start of the year Devastation and sadness as arsonists destroy children's outdoor classroom and area They were all wished the best of ‘Ingham luck’ by Barbara as they took their ride.
Afterwards guests enjoyed a lunch at Patterdale Hall, near Glenridding, and watched film footage of various Clifford Ingham camps and trips. The boat will be used by the hall to escort young people during their activities on the lake. Mr Ingham's "legendary status among senior Old Boys" i.