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New writing competition attracts hundred of entries

18 September 2020

Hundreds of talented wordsmiths responded to our call to enter a new summer ‘Words on the Waterway’ writing competition.
£45 million spent on programme of works this winter

17 September 2020

We are planning to carry out a £45.1 million programme of repairs on waterways across England & Wales this winter, replacing lock gates, dredging to ensure the water is deep enough for boats, and carrying out a host of tasks to keep the 200-year old network open and help ensure its resilience to climate change.
Installation of floating reedbeds attracts more wildlife into city centre

17 September 2020

We've installed a series of floating reedbeds on the Nottingham & Beeston Canal as part of a drive to attract more wildlife into the city centre.
We are giving a warm welcome to Steph McGovern

14 September 2020

Former BBC breakfast presenter launches 'Steph's Packed Lunch', a new Channel 4 daytime live from Leeds Dock.
Historic workers' hut on the Grantham Canal brought back to life

11 September 2020

A derelict hut built 100 years ago for canal workers to shelter from the elements is being restored for the local community to use and enjoy.
Dredging work on the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal

10 September 2020

Boaters enjoying time afloat on the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal will soon find the waterway easier to travel along, thanks to our major dredging project.
We want your views about Toddbrook Reservoir restoration

9 September 2020

We're launching a three-week public consultation seeking community views about the long-term repair options for the reservoir.
A statement on face-to-face fundraising

8 September 2020

We are pleased to confirm that we are reactivating our face-to-face towpath fundraising programme from next Wednesday (16 September). Like many other charities, this continues to be delivered with the help of agency workers assigned to us through a specialist fundraising agency, Inspired People.
Youngsters invited to book their place in the prestigious Angling Championships

27 August 2020

Children and young people from all over the country are being invited to book their place for the largest junior fishing match taking pace in the UK this year, the 2020 Cadet, Junior and Youth Canal Angling Championships.
New lock gates lifted into historic lock

21 August 2020

Volunteers on the Grantham Canal are getting back into the swing of things after lockdown by lifting new oak lock gates into the restored Lock 14 , the first new gates the lock has had in almost 90 years.

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