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New chair appointed in Wales
We've today announced the appointment of Fay Jones-Poole as the new chair of the advisory board that oversees our charitable activity across Wales.
Thu Jun 12 2025
Dredging for boaters at Gloucester Docks
We're carrying out dredging at Gloucester Docks as part of the charity’s vital work to manage Britain's most inland port.
Tue Jun 10 2025
Lift off! Anderton Boat Lift celebrates 150th anniversary with a fabulous Victorian Fair
Lift off for a fabulous Victorian Fair on 26 & 27 July 2025 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Anderton Boat Lift, the world’s first major commercial boat lift.
Mon Jun 09 2025
Our towpath upgrade works see £3 million of investment into West Yorkshire’s canals
Projects help improve access and encourage more people to get active.
Fri Jun 06 2025
National Waterways Museum Gloucester marks refugee week with a welcome to the Moomins
Much-loved Finnish characters the Moomins bring their special messages of kindness, sharing and friendship to the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this month.
Fri Jun 06 2025
Volunteer lock keepers help save life of canal cyclist
Our quick-thinking volunteers and staff sprang into action to help save the life of a canal cyclist who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest near the historic Bingley Five Rise Locks.
Thu Jun 05 2025
Making headway on Macclesfield Canal breach repairs
We're carrying out work to repair the Macclesfield Canal, near Bosley Locks, following a breach in March.
Tue Jun 03 2025
Walsall Canal reopens after devastating toxic spill
We're celebrating the reopening of the Walsall Canal to boats after a serious pollution incident forced its closure last year.
Tue Jun 03 2025
Colourful cavalcade of boats set to descend through Foxton Locks as part of free canal festival
A vibrant parade of boats will travel down Foxton’s famous locks for a canal festival marking 75 years since Leicestershire’s waterways helped revive the UK’s canal network.
Mon Jun 02 2025
25th Crick Boat Show a huge success
Nearly 25,000 people visited the 25th Crick Boat Show, the UK’s largest inland waterways festival.
Fri May 30 2025

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