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Council and canal trust unite to restore historic waterway

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July 30, 2026

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust (WBCT) and Swindon Borough Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming their commitment to work together to progress restoration of the canal. The agreement sets out how both organisations will work together, with the trust aiming to deliver a blue/green canal corridor between Swindon and Royal Wootton…
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Steady as she goes for the twenty-second 2026 Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally

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July 23, 2026

Tim Coghlan reports… Despite the weather warnings for extreme heat, this year’s Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally – held in its traditional slot over the last weekend in June – remained as popular as ever. Whilst visitor numbers were somewhat down, historic narrowboat attendance was the best for several years, with 90 of them, versus 79…
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Invitation to the Ashby Canal Diamond Gathering 5th, 6th September

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July 21, 2026

The Ashby Canal Association is celebrating its first 60 years by holding its Diamond Gathering over the weekend of 5th, 6th of September, at the former Snarestone terminus of the Ashby Canal. Open from 10 to 6 both days, this is a chance to come along and see what is happening on the Ashby Canal.…
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Canal charity appealing for volunteers at one of the nation’s most charming canal-side villages

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July 13, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is inviting people to discover new skills, meet like-minded people and play a part in caring for a 200-year-old canal, as the charity launches a range of exciting volunteering opportunities at the picture-postcard village of Stoke Bruerne in Northamptonshire. The charity, which cares for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers…
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Rapid response reopens Lock 5 at Camp Hill Locks in Birmingham

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July 6, 2026

Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, has been able to quickly restore navigation at Lock 5 on the Camp Hill Locks, part of the Grand Union Canal in Birmingham, after a damaged lock gate temporarily brought boat movements to a halt. The issue was reported when a lock gate became dislodged after the lock gate…
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Historic Cheshire canal bridge reopens after vehicle strike repair

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July 2, 2026

Canal & River Trust engineers have completed heritage-sensitive repairs to Grade II Listed Nanney’s Bridge, allowing the B5074 near Worleston to reopen. Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, has reopened the Grade II Listed Nanney’s Bridge in Cheshire after completing repairs following a vehicle strike. Built between 1827 and 1833, to a Thomas Telford design,…
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Campaigners warn ‘now or never’ for historic canal restoration

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July 1, 2026

CAMPAIGNERS and supporters of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust are calling for urgent public backing to ensure the proposed White Horse Reservoir includes the full navigable reinstatement of the historic Wilts & Berks Canal around the reservoir and to the River Thames. The trust is warning that a once-in-a-generation opportunity could be lost unless…
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Canal & River Trust marks six months of progress on Whitchurch breach repairs

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June 23, 2026

Waterways charity Canal & River Trust is marking six months since the significant breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, reflecting on the extensive programme of works already completed and outlining the next steps to repair the damage. Since the incident in December 2025, engineers from the Trust and its infrastructure partner Kier, have developed…
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The canal campaigners who refused to let the Monty run dry

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June 12, 2026

Sixty years after a last-ditch meeting in a Newport hotel, the Shropshire Union Canal Society is still fighting for the waterways of the historic Shropshire Union network – turning threatened closures into volunteer-powered restorations and keeping up the pressure to bridge the final ‘Shropshire Gap.’ THE Shropshire Union Canal Society (SUCS) began life on Wednesday,…
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Shropshire Union Canal Society – June 2026 work party report

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June 11, 2026

A very busy work party. 5 days, record volunteer numbers (again), multiple different activities. Apologies if this report is a little longer than normal. “June was the second successive work party with two days of preparation before the main work party started on Friday. And once again, two full days of profiling the channel was…
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New canal boat joins Scouts’ fleet

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June 10, 2026

THE Wakefield Scouts have unveiled Scouting Explorer, the latest addition to its canal boat fleet, following months of dedicated renovation work by volunteers and committee members. The vessel, which has been transformed into a fully equipped hire boat, is intended to provide young people in Scouting with new opportunities for adventure, teamwork, and learning on…
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New venue for canal concerts

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June 4, 2026

The Chesterfield Canal Trust is promoting two concerts at the newly restored Barrow Hill Memorial Hall. The proceeds will go towards the further restoration of the canal. The Swing Commanders will be appearing on Friday 26th June followed by Simon Mayor & Hilary James on Saturday 27th June. To book, click here or ring 01246…
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Community grants power boats and green spaces

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May 30, 2026

CHESTERFIELD Canal Trust is celebrating welcome financial support following the award of two grants that will benefit its historic boats and a popular canalside community hub. Coun Bert Bingham, who represents Worksop West on Nottinghamshire County Council, made a major donation from his share of the authority’s Councillor’s Divisional Fund. It will go towards the…
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Centuries-old gift keeping tradition afloat

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March 27, 2026

Villagers and guests gathered in a Lincolnshire churchyard to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the burial of Nicholas Harby – and honour an unusual bequest. WHEN Nicholas Harby died in 1826, he left behind more than memories – he ensured a living tradition for Harlaxton, in the South Kesteven district of the county, by bequeathing…
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