cotswold canal trust

FESTIVE FUN and lots of community spirit!

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November 3, 2025

THE Cotswold Canals Trust is looking ahead and preparing for welcoming families aboard its Santa Cruises. Every child will receive a special gift from Father Christmas. The cruises run on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, with tickets priced at £7 per adult and £10 per child. “These trips aren’t just about festive fun – they…
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BEHIND THE SCENES at the Cotswold Canals Trust: Western Depot tours a resounding success

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Mark Lancaster

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September 4, 2025

The Western Depot of the Cotswold Canals Trust opened its gates to the public on August 19 and 21, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the ambitious canal restoration project. The special tours, part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund Summer Campaign, proved to be a resounding success, drawing visitors from near and…
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VOLUNTEERS revive Cotswold Canals

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June 16, 2025

TUCKED between the River Thames and the River Severn lies one of the most ambitious and inspiring heritage projects in England – the full restoration of the Cotswold Canals. At the heart of this effort is the Cotswold Canals Trust (CCT), a passionate, volunteer-driven charity working tirelessly to breathe life back into 36 miles of…
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Canal trust shop first birthday

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September 13, 2023

THE Cotswold Canals Trust charity book and music shop celebrated its first year of trading in Stonehouse on August 5. Located in Queens Road, the shop spreads over three units and is laid out perfectly for shoppers to find their perfect book. There’s a children’s section and a sofa to sit and relax or snuggle…
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300 million litres of water – transfer proposal

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January 19, 2023

Proposals are underway to secure the nation’s water resources for the future.  Among the various regional groups, Water Resources South East (WRSE), an alliance of the six water companies that supply drinking water across London and the South East England, have now submitted draft proposals for addressing the region’s increasing vulnerability to serious water shortages. (WRSE…
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