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Long-life lock gates to be trialed

12 December 2019

We're to trial a set of new ‘long life’ lock gates on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Currently being installed at Picketsfield Lock near Hungerford in Berkshire, the innovative new gates are intended to bring efficiencies and long term environmental benefits.
Don't drink and drown this Christmas

11 December 2019

The Manchester Water Safety Partnership is working with Nick Pope, whose son Charlie tragically drowned in March 2018, to support the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Don’t Drink and Drown campaign, this year running from 2-8 December, which urges people not to walk home near water after they have been drinking.
Mile Wharf transformation

11 December 2019

Finsley Gate Wharf in Burnley, known locally as Mile Wharf, is about to undergo a £2.2m restoration with work starting to transform the heritage buildings on site into a range of community amenities, including a café, bar, function room, overnight accommodation and education facilities.
Lottie wins prestigious volunteer award

3 December 2019

Eight year old Lottie Clarke who lives near Lock 14 on the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal, has won a prestigious volunteer award to recognise her contribution in helping to clean up the canal.
Digging deep to regenerate historic Swansea Canal

29 November 2019

Work to regenerate the historic Swansea Canal continues this month with a key element, the dredging of almost a mile of the waterway between Coed Gwilym Park in Clydach and Trebanos.
Waterway awards celebrate volunteering excellence

29 November 2019

Together with Marsh Christian Trust, we are pleased to announce those recognised at this year’s volunteer awards which celebrate volunteer excellence along the nation’s waterways.
Winners of Birmingham photo competition announced

25 November 2019

Over 300 photos were submitted as part of the competition which aimed to capture the unique beauty of the historic waterways across Birmingham and the Black Country.
New regional director for Wales & South West appointed

21 November 2019

Mark Evans has been announced as the new director for our Wales & South West region.
Volunteer Open Day at Standedge Tunnel

18 November 2019

Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre is hosting a Volunteer Open Day on December 6 to encourage more people to get involved in improving and showcasing the longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel in the UK.
Thousands of fish rehomed from Lancaster Canal

18 November 2019

We've started work to repair Lune Embankment on the Lancaster Canal, investing nearly £1.5 million refurbishing the 200-year old stretch of canal.

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