What’s On – Page 2 – Towpath Talk

Touring ‘Danny’ team enthrals audiences

January 10, 2019 Sarah Spencer What's On

FOR societies and groups in the north west interested in Britain’s industrial and maritime history, the touring team of the “Danny” is aiming to reach

Thrilling acts line up for Fairport’s Cropredy 40th

January 10, 2019 Sarah Spencer What's On

FAIRPORT’S Cropredy Convention three-day open-air music festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2019, with early-bird tickets already on sale. Organisers have announced many of

Wey & Arun Canal Trust on the hunt for helpers

January 8, 2019 webeditor Featured, Volunteering, What's On

EVERYONE can make a difference – that’s the message from the Wey & Arun Canal Trust as it launches an appeal for volunteers in 2019.

Habitat creation theme for waterside wildlife watch sessions

January 7, 2019 webeditor What's On

COTSWOLD Canals Trust and RSPB member Martin Wright will lead nine winter and springtime Wednesday Waterside Wildlife Watch gatherings starting on January 16. Four sessions

Step out along the Pocklington Canal

December 18, 2018 webeditor What's On

WALK off the festive excesses on a free three-mile guided walk along the disused section of the Pocklington Canal. During 2019 this walk takes place

Who’s That Girl? Bridgewater Canal artefacts inspire new art collection

December 18, 2018 webeditor Features, What's On

By Helen Gazeley LIMITED editions of prints, ceramics, jewellery and crafts inspired by the history of the women of the Bridgewater Canal has gone on

Show highlights the heritage of coal and canals

December 4, 2018 webeditor Featured, What's On

AN exciting new production that melds the stories of the coal and canal industries is currently touring. Coal & Canals uses film, narration and song

Second city cruise planned

November 28, 2018 webeditor What's On

A BIRMINGHAM Canal Navigations Society (BCNS) Explorer Cruise next year has filled up so quickly that a second one is now planned. BCNS Explorer Cruise

Urban theme to stoppage open days

October 30, 2018 webeditor News, What's On

WORK has begun on a six-month-long programme of repairs to England and Wales’ waterways. The Canal & River Trust is organising nine free public open

V&A opens in Dundee

September 19, 2018 Hugh Dougherty News, What's On

DUNDEE’s £80 million V&A design museum opened to the public on Saturday September 15 showcasing the history of design both in Scotland worldwide. Designed by

Grand Union Canal helping people walk back to health

July 10, 2018 webeditor What's On

A NORDIC walking group is using the canal towpath in Hemel Hempstead as a way to keep fit and help local people walk themselves back