IWA’s West Riding Branch heritage champions have saved Salterhebble Lock Cottage, near Halifax on the Calder & Hebble, at the last minute from the auctioneer’s
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‘ASHTAC Big Dig’ 50 years on
’50 years after the heroic efforts of volunteers to bring the Ashton Canal back to life at ASHTAC, join with us to celebrate and get
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Book a staycation with a difference and help bring a waterway back to life
There are still over 500 miles of derelict waterways that need your help to restore them. An exciting programme of summer working holidays called ‘Canal
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Volunteers create canal footpath in four days
IWA’s Waterway Recovery Group recently helped to create a new footpath on the Burslem Branch Canal. A group of 12 volunteers spent four days kickstarting
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IWA celebrates 75 years at Perdiswell Park, Worcester
THE Inland Waterways Association celebrated its 75th anniversary year at Perdiswell Park in Worcester.The IWA Festival of Water attracted thousands of eager visitors keen to
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Sankey Canal Milestone Project set for completion
THE Sankey Canal Restoration Society is about to complete its project with partners at both Warrington and St Helens Borough Councils to replace all milestones
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Anniversary auction proceeds to benefit waterways heritage
The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has been overwhelmed by the support it has received from members, businesses, celebrities and waterways groups who have all come together to generously donate to its 75th Anniversary online charity auction, which is being held on 15 February 2021.
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IWA announces new chief executive
Sarah O’Grady has recently taken on the role of IWA’s chief executive as Neil Edwards, in the role for over twenty years, has retired as
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