Janet Richardson

THE National Waterways Museum Gloucester’s canal folk art collection brings together members of Gloucester’s community groups, young people and artists with a team of creatives to develop exciting new art. More than 50 people are contributing to the Folk for Folk project, with finished works including textiles, paintings, sculpture, digital art and photography. They will…

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THE Canal & River Trust is inviting visitors to Foxton Locks to enjoy some retail therapy as a ‘floating market’ visits over the Easter weekend. Trading boats will be selling a wide variety of goods including prints, fabrics, wool and crafts, beers, wines and cider, photography, healing hands treatments such as massages, canal art, sweets…

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DOZENS of colourful historic narrowboats will descend on Chester throughout this week, culminating in a spectacular gathering at Tower Wharf on Good Friday (8.30-9.30am). They will then travel eight miles along the Shropshire Union Canal to a large celebration at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port. The annual cruise, organised by members of the Historic…

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TO CELEBRATE World Water Day, singers across the East Midlands are heading to Nottingham for a special canalside choir festival in aid of water-based charities. Taking place on Friday March 22, it will help to raise funds for the Canal & River Trust, RNLI West Bridgford and WaterAid. Members of the public are being invited…

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AN EVENT celebrating 150 years since the opening of Sharpness New Dock in 1874, launches on Saturday March 30 at Sharpness Sports and Social Club. Sharpness 150 has been created to bring people from the community, surrounding areas and visitors together to participate in and enjoy exploring the past, present and future of Sharpness Dock…

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SHROPSHIRE Union flyboat, Saturn, paired with its new horse Flower, will be joined by dozens of historic boats at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port. Hosted by the Canal & River Trust, the four-day festival takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (March 29-April 1). For the first time in many years, the…

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THE latest phase of the Black Country Living Museum’s multi-million pound development opens at Red by Night tomorrow (Friday March 15). Offering visitors a journey through the industrial history of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s the new Industrial Quarter delves into the vibrant stories of industries and individuals that shaped the Black Country’s heritage.  “We…

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THE National Bargee Travellers Association is bringing together boaters from around the country on Saturday March 30 for an Easter regatta. As well as celebrating the boating community they will be making a stance against the increase in Canal & River Trust licence fees and differential pricing based on mooring status. Supporters, whether arriving by…

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