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Art mural project extended along Oxford Canal

17 August 2017

An art project aimed at complimenting the corridor of colour along the historic Oxford Canal has recently been extended to further help tackle the problem of graffiti along the waterway.
Unlock the hidden history in Apperley Bridge, at our Open Day

17 August 2017

This weekend, we are offering people the chance to step back in time at our Open Day at Apperley Bridge, on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Free paddle boarding event highlights plastic pollution in our canals and rivers

16 August 2017

On Saturday 19 August, we will host a free paddle boarding event on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal as environmental nationwide initiative - Plastic Patrol, comes to Yorkshire.
Hot weather causes explosion of duck weed across South Yorkshire's Stainforth and Keadby Canal

16 August 2017

The recent weeks of sunshine are having an interesting side effect on the nations waterways, which are being invaded by a green carpet of weed. We have begun the painstaking task of removing millions of pieces of floating duck weed from the water, which multiplies rapidly in the heat, across its waterways.
Network Rail volunteers help look after local canal

15 August 2017

17 volunteers from Network Rail recently spent two days out along the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire helping us care for their local waterway.
Community group donates £2,500

15 August 2017

We have recently received a generous donation of £2,500 from Bradford on Avon Secret Gardens Group to help support the work of the volunteers who look after the local canal.
We're asking, 'Which blooming boat gets your vote?'

14 August 2017

We are calling on people to vote for their favourite flower-filled boats as part of our first ever Boats in Bloom’ awards which celebrate green-fingered boaters and waterside gardeners.
Hot weather causes explosion of duck weed on Lancashire's canals

10 August 2017

The recent weeks of sunshine are having an interesting side effect on Lancashire’s canals, which are being invaded by a green carpet of weed.
Hayes Canal Festival organisers call for local people to help boost this year's event

9 August 2017

We are calling on local people and organisations to take centre stage at this year’s Hayes Canal Festival, scheduled for Sunday 24 September (12noon-5pm).
Volunteers needed to help look after Oxford Canal

8 August 2017

A team of local volunteers are on the look-out for some new recruits to come and help us look after the 200-year-old Oxford Canal.

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