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Public invited to ‘unlock’ iconic waterway role

Will Chapman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:15:36 +0000

18 January 2012

The Canal & River Trust (CRT), the charity which takes over British Waterways’ responsibility for 2,000 miles of waterways in England & Wales in April 2012, is today (Monday 16 January) calling on local communities in accross the country to get involved in a unique opportunity that will see them carry out . . . → Read More: Public invited to ‘unlock’ iconic waterway role

BW Winter Stoppages 2011-12

Will Chapman — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:46:37 +0000

Biodiversity grant for Montgomery Canal

Will Chapman — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:47:59 +0000

26th Jan 2012

A rare floating water plantain is getting the chance to thrive on the Montgomery Canal, thanks to a biodiversity grant from the Welsh government.

The Montgomery Canal is one of the world’s leading sites for the Luronium natans floating water plantain. The canal is already a Site of Special Scientific Interest for . . . → Read More: Biodiversity grant for Montgomery Canal

Canary Wharf buys full control of Wood’s Wharf

Will Chapman — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:16:03 +0000

Canary Wharf Group buys full control of Wood Wharf site next to Canary Wharf

* Pays £52.4 million for British Waterways’ 50% stake

* Pays £38 million for Ballymore’s 25%stake

By Brenda Goh

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Canary Wharf Group underscored its faith in the development potential of its financial hub in east London . . . → Read More: Canary Wharf buys full control of Wood’s Wharf

MP Asks Minister about Canal Museums

Will Chapman — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:32:47 +0000

Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire, Conservative)

I know that my hon. Friend shares my view that canals and waterways are a great asset to Britain. In my constituency, we have the Stoke Bruerne canal museum and the Grand Union canal, with all the tourism and leisure activities that that brings. Can he update the House on . . . → Read More: MP Asks Minister about Canal Museums

Stratford River Festival June 30th – July 1st 2012

Will Chapman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:14:54 +0000

The increasingly popular Stratford River Festival will be held this year on Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st July 2012.

There will be live music all weekend, beer tent, craft and charity stalls, family area, boats moored on the River Avon and on Saturday night, an illuminated boat display followed by a spectacular firework display.

Details . . . → Read More: Stratford River Festival June 30th – July 1st 2012

Funds sought for Sutton Weaver bridge repairs near Frodsham

Will Chapman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:28:01 +0000

11 Jan 2012

Cheshire West and Chester Council and British Waterways say they are seeking urgent talks with the government over funding for repairs to the Sutton Weaver swing bridge on the A56 near Frodsham.

According to British Waterways, which owns the 90-year-old structure, the bridge will soon need major re-strengthening work at a cost . . . → Read More: Funds sought for Sutton Weaver bridge repairs near Frodsham

Help save historic canal boat in Stourport

Will Chapman — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:03:36 +0000

9th Jan 2012

An appeal has been launched to restore a historic canal boat at Stourport Canal Basins. The Bramble was donated by British Waterways to local group Stourport Forward.

Volunteers from Stourport Forward plan to refurbish the Bramble so that it can be used for education and possibly boat trips. Some of the volunteers . . . → Read More: Help save historic canal boat in Stourport

Update from Canal & River Trustees, Dec 2011

Will Chapman — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:08:26 +0000

22 December 2011

The Transitional Trustees of the Canal & River Trust report:

1. Introduction

Since our last update in October we have continued to make good progress in forming the Canal & River Trust and, as 2011 draws to a close, we thought it would be useful to bring you up to date. A . . . → Read More: Update from Canal & River Trustees, Dec 2011

Planting the canal lock gates of the future?

Will Chapman — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:19:22 +0000

14th Dec 2011

British Waterways will this week begin planting 100 native elm trees by canals and rivers across the country, in order to enhance the nation’s natural waterside heritage.

The 50cm-tall saplings will be planted by volunteers working alongside British Waterways’ environment team. Planting locations will include the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, the Droitwich . . . → Read More: Planting the canal lock gates of the future?