Aylestone Park Slipway linked to the canal
The clay bund separating the newly constructed slipway at Aylestone Park was removed on 14 February 2010, allowing the canal to flood onto the spillway ramp for the first time. More pictures....
Waterways Recovery Group come to Herefordshire in force.
Two dozen volunteers work at three sites in Herefordshire over weekend 6-7 February 2010
Canal Trust Trading Company
Details of proposed programme for 2010
Monthly Socials Calendar for 2010 - details announced
The Trust needs more volunteers to assist with new and ongoing canal restoration schemes, attendance at shows and exhibitions and other related matters - see our Volunteer Opportunities and Help Us pages
The New Year’s Day Walk at Kymin was a great success, with over sixty visitors turning out to enjoy a welcome break in the winter weather and see the canal and surrounding area close to Yarkhill. Many thanks to all who supported and assisted this event. Click on photo to see more
Holmer Trading Estate Redevelopment Plans include for
Restoration of Canal
Planning consent for the redevelopment of Holmer Trading Estate in Hereford has been granted on appeal, and includes an undertaking for restoration of a further section of the canal.
Wharfinger 102
The latest edition of the Trust’s quarterly magazine should be landing on member’s doorsteps by around 1 December 2009. As well as all the usual features from the restoration sites, this edition will include:
1 A report on the outcome of the Holmer Trading Estate Appeal in Hereford and its importance to Canal Restoration.
2 News from this year’s National Waterways Festival at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, in Nottingham.
3 A Quiz for all members and supporters to enjoy during those long winter evenings.
4 Gift ideas from The Wharf House.
5 News from the National Waterways Museum at Gloucester.
6 Two stories of boat rescues involving the Trust’s small fleet of vessels.
7 Part three of Caroline Jones’ excellent series on the Diaries of Steven Ballard.
8 Reports on this years Open days along the Canal.
The Wharfinger is delivered free to our Members but is also available to non-members for £1.00 plus postage and packing. If you would like to order a copy please contact us via this website.
Logs for Sale
We have a number of sites where a surplus of logs (mainly ash and hawthorn) is available. If you are in need of some firewood, and want to contribute to Trust funds, please get in touch by email to find out more - see our Contact Us page for more details....
