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Funding secured for towpath improvements in Staffordshire

24 January 2020

Working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, Cannock Chase District Council, Lichfield District Council and Brereton and Ravenhill Parish Council, we have secured funding to improve the towpath along the Trent & Mersey Canal in Staffordshire.
Repairs to historic Hurleston Locks

21 January 2020

We're undertaking major repairs to Lock 4 on the historic Hurleston Lock Flight on the Llangollen Canal in Cheshire. The walls of the 223-year-old Grade II Listed lock have gradually shifted over time making it increasingly difficult for narrowboats to pass through. Watch our time lapse video of the repairs here.
Play your part in the second Golden Age of canals

17 January 2020

Community spirit is alive and well on the nation’s canals with record numbers of people volunteering.
Rescuing fish ahead of repairs at Foxton's famous locks

17 January 2020

Thousands of fish will be rescued and rehomed from the famous Foxton Locks this week, as we carry out vital restoration and repairs to the lock gates.
Volunteer lock keepers needed for Yorkshire's canals

17 January 2020

Volunteers are being sought to help care for 12 locks on the Aire & Calder and Sheffield & South Yorkshire navigations.
Advance tickets on sale for Crick Boat Show 2020

16 January 2020

Advance tickets are now on sale for the 2020 Crick Boat Show, saving up to 15% on the entry price.
Dowley Gap winter open day

10 January 2020

You're invited join us at a special free winter open day at Dowley Gap Locks on Sunday, 19 January, for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at how lock gates are replaced and to take part in some family-friendly canal activities.
Trust embark on winter tree and hedge management programme

23 December 2019

This winter we are carrying out three quarters of a million pounds of work to tackle overhanging trees and hedges.
Craven Canal towpath project completed for Christmas

19 December 2019

A major milestone in the £2 million project to improve sections of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath from Skipton to Gargrave, and Bradley to Kildwick, has been completed in time for the local community to enjoy waterside walks over Christmas and New Year.
Liverpool's Watersports Centre gets a makeover

16 December 2019

Liverpool Watersports Centre will be undergoing a huge refurbishment over the winter which will include significant external repairs and painting, improving access and refurbishment of the changing rooms and café.

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