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Announcing Britain's new Canal Laureate 2018: Nancy Campbell

11 January 2018

The Poetry Society and the Canal & River Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Britain’s new Canal Laureate 2018, Nancy Campbell.
Volunteer lock keepers sought across Yorkshire

8 January 2018

We're calling on people across Yorkshire to support the region’s canals by becoming a volunteer lock keeper.
People in Alperton urged to join 'Towpath Taskforce' to improve Grand Union Canal

3 January 2018

Alperton residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help improve their local canal this new year.
Explore our volunteer open morning at Tees Barrage

2 January 2018

We're looking for people who want a new challenge for 2018 and love working with children to help our education team bring our Tees Barrage to life.
Free fishing at Drayton Reservoir this Christmas

19 December 2017

Keen anglers wanting to enjoy some festive fishing can fish for free on Christmas Day at Drayton Reservoir - the country’s best specimen carp fishery.
Volunteers donate 3,500 hours to help us look after Somerset Canal

18 December 2017

A team of volunteers have been busy helping us care for the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal in Somerset.
Rochdale Canal community garden project takes centre stage in new BBC programme

15 December 2017

A community ‘linear larder’ garden along the banks of the Rochdale Canal comes under the spotlight in a new BBC One daytime TV series, ‘Let’s Get a Good Thing Going’.
UK street artist Lucy McLauchlan is the newest addition to 'The Ring'

14 December 2017

The Ring - a major arts programme and cultural first for Worcestershire will celebrate the rebirth of the region’s canals and rivers during 2018.
New pontoon launched in Wigan

12 December 2017

Boaters and canoeists are set to benefit from a new £80,000 pontoon in Wigan.
Venues announced for leading canal angling championships

12 December 2017

Details of Britain’s biggest canal angling competition have been announced with the 2018 Canal Pairs Championship once again coming to the nation's waterways.

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