What's On
Water vole and otter workshop
10 May 2012
LINCOLNSHIRE Wildlife Trust is hosting a water vole and otter workshop at Willow Tree Fen on Friday June 1 from 10am-4pm.
Led by Chris Manning, the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union's recorder for mammals, there will be the chance to learn about water voles and otters including identifying the tracks and signs which confirm their presence even when you don't see the animals themselves.
Charity walk for Climb
1 May 2012.
A CHARITY walk in aid of the Jen Greene Galaxy Tribute Fund takes place this month.
The walk, beginning in a public car park at Acton, near Nantwich, on Wednesday, May 16, will be in two halves so participants can take part in one or both parts, one at 10am and another at 2pm, each of about five to six miles.
Canal artist hosts open house exhibition
1 May 2012.
CANAL artist Michele Field will have around 100 paintings on display during her Open House Art Exhibition from May 5-19.
Open from 2-6pm each day (until 8pm on Thursdays) there is no need to book, just turn up at 65 Bicester Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 2LD.
Watch battle for canal bridge
1 May 2012.
ACTORS dressed in Second World War costumes will stage a dramatic re-enactment at this year’s Moira Canal Festival.
The Tommy Atkins group will use simulated firepower to capture the bridge across the restored isolated section of the Ashby Canal in North West Leicestershire.
Canal Heritage Walks programme
24 April 2012.
A SERIES of canal heritage walks in the West Midlands continue during May.
The free walks, which continue below, are mainly on towpaths or other footways in good condition but may be soft after rain.
Sew a reel piece of history
24 April 2012.
A UNIQUE experience to make your very own traditional boatwoman’s bonnet is being offered to members of the public at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.
Tutor Mary Parry is providing the two day Canal Bonnet Making course where six lucky individuals can create their very own traditional canal bonnet and enhance their sewing skills.
Wrestlers return to the waterways
18 April 2012.
WHEN ‘lock keeper of the year’ Bryn Jones of Saltersford locks on the River Weaver found out that a narrowboat full of wrestlers would again be passing through his locks, he was intrigued to find out more!
He heard that local pub The Leigh Arms were holding another charity wrestling event following the huge success of last year when the pub raised over £3000 for Meningitis Research.
Still time to take on BCN weekend challenge
17 April 2012.
THERE is still time to book in for the ever-popular Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) 24-hour challenge cruise on Saturday and Sunday June 2 & 3.
The cruise is being organised by the BCN Society which says that with the new Canal & River Trust being operative at the time of the cruise, the cruise will highlight much of the little-used network of over 100 miles.
London's Lost Rivers guided tours
10 April 2012.
TO promote the London’s Lost Rivers book by Paul Talling (Random House Books), the author is giving guided walks on the dates below.
Packed with maps and colour photographs, London's Lost Rivers features 22 rivers, brooks & streams, plus eight infilled canals and eight docks. Paul Talling traces their routes and reveal their often overlooked remains.
Boat lift gears up for 10th season
5 April 2012.
ANDERTON Boat Lift is brewing up its unique mix of heritage and history that will once more bring visitors flocking into the rural heart of Cheshire with lift trips and river trips running now until October 28.
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the attraction is offering free entrance to the grounds and exhibition throughout 2012. This includes the new-look coffee shop and unique gift shop.
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