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Work starts on Cromford Canal extension at Langley Mill

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September 18, 2023

THE much-anticipated start on the extension of the Cromford Canal at Beggarlee, Langley Mill, has begun with preparatory work to pipe two gullies. One of these will pass underneath and across the new canal extension which has been one of the principal objectives of the Friends of Cromford Canal which was established in 2002. Connecting…
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Cromford Canal Friends mourn loss of popular boat horse

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Mark Lancaster

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February 14, 2023

I AM very sad to report that our dear, delightful, docile boat horse Chelsea, has passed on to that great stable in the sky, writes Hugh Potter, archivist and editor for the Friends of Cromford Canal. She enthusiastically pulled Birdswood for many years and fretted so much when her owners Arraslea Shires tried to retire…
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Friends of Cromford Canal: Birdswood is stuck

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October 11, 2022

Birdswood, the trip boat of the Friends of Cromford Canal, the trading arm of the charity, based at Cromford, is at the time of writing (end of September), stuck at its mooring due to low water levels. All booked journeys for the next couple of weeks, at least, have had to be cancelled. In addition…
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Friends of Cromford Canal announce new premium trip

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June 2, 2022

News of a new extended and guided premium trip on the narrowboat Birdswood. After the success and positive reviews, by passengers, of their trial here’s an extended 3 hour guided tour of the following locations; Leawood Pump House Wigwell Aqueduct The Nightingale Arm Aqueduct Cottage The FCC are offering narrowboats trips on the afternoons of…
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News of a new extended and guided premium trip on the narrowboat Birdswood

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April 11, 2022

New for 2022, enjoy a 3 hour guided tour of the following locations;-Leawood Pump House-Wigwell Aqueduct-The Nightingale Arm-Aqueduct Cottage The trip includes a complementary tea or coffee and a guided tour of the traditional boatman’s cabin on board Birdswood. Trips are offered in the afternoons of 18th April 2022 and the 2nd May 2022 and…
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friends of cromford canal

Work starts on Cromford Canal extension at Langley Mill

Cromford Canal Friends mourn loss of popular boat horse

Friends of Cromford Canal: Birdswood is stuck

Friends of Cromford Canal announce new premium trip

News of a new extended and guided premium trip on the narrowboat Birdswood

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