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Grantham Canal Society

  • Centuries-old gift keeping tradition afloat

    Centuries-old gift keeping tradition afloat

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    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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  • £5000 NEEDED to restore canal history

    £5000 NEEDED to restore canal history

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    THE GRANTHAM Canal Society is asking for the public’s help as it bids to restore the historic Canal Wharf and Weigh House at Muston Gorse, near Bottesford in Lincolnshire.  The building is derelict and needs full renovation. So far, a Crowdfunder has raised £735. The society aims to restore the structure, creating a vibrant visitor…

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  • Busy season for Grantham volunteers

    Busy season for Grantham volunteers

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    Scootering Web Editor

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    GRANTHAM Canal Society work parties are well into their busy season and have been making good progress on maintenance and restoration projects. Volunteers have attended chainsaw training to allow them to clear self-set trees along the canal bank, Lock 16 has had a fresh lick of paint and work on Lock 13 is well underway.…

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  • Volunteers sought for society’s plant and projects

    Volunteers sought for society’s plant and projects

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    GRANTHAM Canal Society is seeking volunteers to join its team which keeps its boats and plant in working order. The maintenance department is struggling to keep the society’s ever-increasing fleet in tiptop condition and any plant out of action impacts funds coming in as well as delaying restoration and repairs. Volunteers are also being sought…

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  • First boat through Grantham Canal lock for 90 years

    First boat through Grantham Canal lock for 90 years

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    Mark Lancaster

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    VOLUNTEERS who have spent the past three years rebuilding a canal lock by hand are celebrating after it was used by a boat for the first time in more than 90 years. The Canal & River Trust, Grantham Canal Society (GCS) and the Waterway Recovery Group have been working together on the formerly derelict Lock…

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