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Major new arts programme 'The Ring' is inspired by circular waterway

27 June 2017

From September 2017 until September 2018, internationally acclaimed artists, as well as artists from across the region will be working with local communities to create a series of unexpected and inspiring artworks, events and activities exploring the heritage, ecology and local community along the urban and rural waterways of Worcestershire.
Cheshire students re-mould former canal clay pit building

27 June 2017

Joinery students from Reaseheath College have put their building skills to the test by refurbishing a small former clay pit office on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal Middlewich Branch, near Church Minshull in mid Cheshire.
Enjoy life in the slow lane

21 June 2017

With our towpaths fast becoming one of the nation’s favourite places to relax, we are urging people to slow down to ensure they remain the special places millions of people enjoy visiting every year.
Teenagers urged to find other ways to cool down this summer

21 June 2017

We are urging young people to stay out of the water this summer and to find alternative ways to cool down.
Education volunteers needed to inspire local children about waterways wildlife and history

16 June 2017

We are looking for volunteers who can help teach school children about some of Staffordshire’s most historic and popular canalside spots.
Transformation of derelict east London waterways complete

15 June 2017

We are welcoming boaters back to the Bow Back Rivers that run through East London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, after a 10-year transformation project that has turned the derelict, virtually unnavigable waterways into a major new route for the capital.
Kennet & Avon Canal ready for summer boaters

14 June 2017

We have recently completed a major project that will make it easier for boat owners and holidaying tourists to visit Wiltshire’s Kennet & Avon Canal this summer.
Young anglers are being offered the chance to net a prestigious title

14 June 2017

A prestigious national competition aimed at attracting a new generation of anglers onto the nation’s historic canals is coming to the East Midlands for the first time this year.
Double celebration for canal volunteers in Cheshire, Shopshire and North Wales

12 June 2017

“Amazing volunteers” who help to improve the canals in Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales celebrated a double achievement at a party hosted by us this month.
Voyage for historic boat at Stoke Bruerne

12 June 2017

Stoke Bruerne’s oldest floating resident has set off on its maiden voyage of 2017 after recently receiving important conservation work by us and the Friends of the Canal Museum.

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