The Canal & River Trust

CANAL CHARITY APPOINTS NEW CHAIR – YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST ADVISORY BOARD

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Janet Richardson

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February 3, 2022

Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire and the North East, has appointed Helen Grantham as the new chair of its Regional Advisory Board. The voluntary role, for an initial three-year term, will help the Trust connect people and communities with the region’s waterways…
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CHARITY COMMITTED TO IMPROVING LONDON’S WATERWAYS FOR BOATERS

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Janet Richardson

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February 2, 2022

The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for 100 miles of waterways across London, is providing an update on the progress of its London Mooring Strategy, which aims to improve the moorings and facilities available to boaters whilst fairly balancing the needs of everyone who uses the capital’s waters. This year the Trust…
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Explore the locks at Grindley Brook at free open day

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Janet Richardson

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February 1, 2022

Waterways and wellbeing charity, Canal & River Trust, is holding a public open day on Saturday 5 February at Lock 2 on the Llangollen Canal at Grindley Brook in Shropshire. The free event, which is taking place from 10am to 4pm, will give visitors a rare chance to descend into a specially drained lock to…
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National charity showcases Walsall Canal with Virtual Open Day

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Janet Richardson

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January 26, 2022

Waterways and wellbeing charity, Canal & River Trust, has put the spotlight on the Walsall Canal at Ryders Green to showcase the expertise and work that goes into preserving and protecting the nation’s 200-year-old historic canals. The ‘virtual open day’, filmed at Lock number 3 at Ryders Green, is one of six chosen nationwide this…
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ANDERTON BOAT LIFT HOSTS BEHIND-THE-SCENES PUBLIC OPEN WEEKEND (February 26 and 27)

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Janet Richardson

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January 20, 2022

The Canal & River Trust invites people to go behind-the-scenes of Britain’s first boat lift, Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire’s historic Cathedral of Canals, at a special free open weekend on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 February. Visitors will be given unique access and insight into the Victorian boat lift’s complex mechanism, including a chance to…
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Aire & Calder navigation fish deaths: Freight traffic suspended!

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Janet Richardson

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January 19, 2022

Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that looks 2,000-miles of waterways across England and Wales, has taken the decision to temporarily suspend freight traffic on the Aire & Calder Navigation as investigations continue into the harm being caused to wildlife. A significant number of fish deaths have occurred in a localised stretch…
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National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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Janet Richardson

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January 18, 2022

Nicola Lisle continues her series on waterways museums with a visit to Gloucester’s magnificent docklands museum. EVEN before you enter the Gloucester Waterways Museum you are in canal heaven as you wander around the Victorian docks and absorb the atmosphere and sense of history. The museum is housed in the Grade II listed Llanthony Warehouse…
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Active Waterways Cheshire volunteers celebrate national award

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Janet Richardson

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January 14, 2022

A NATIONAL volunteering award has been presented to 27 volunteers from the Active Waterways Cheshire project by the Canal & River Trust and the Marsh Charitable Trust. The Marsh Trust Awards celebrate volunteer excellence and the amazing range of activities delivered by teams and individuals across CRT’s network in England and Wales. In the North…
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON CANAL CHARITY’S PROPOSALS TO UPGRADE HARTHILL RESERVOIR

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Janet Richardson

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January 13, 2022

Public Consultation: 10-30 January 2022 Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that looks after Harthill Reservoir, is inviting people to have their say on proposals to upgrade the reservoir. The Trust announced plans in December 2020 to upgrade the reservoir to bring it in line with modern standards. The team has been…
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Help celebrate 21 years of reopened canal

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Janet Richardson

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January 8, 2022

BOATERS from far and wide are invited to enjoy an exciting cruise in 2022 across the Pennine hills exploring the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and travelling through Standedge Tunnel, a wonder of the waterways. Organised by the Huddersfield Canal Society and Canal & River Trust, the ‘Summer Pennine Explorer Cruise’ takes place from June 25 to…
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Vaccine firm volunteers help with canal projects

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Janet Richardson

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December 30, 2021

STAFF from pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in Cheshire are just a few of the dozens of volunteers working with the Canal & River Trust this winter to improve the Macclesfield Canal for both people and wildlife. More than 60 employees have so far carried out a range of outdoor tasks as part of the company’s corporate…
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Second national award for waterways volunteer

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Janet Richardson

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December 29, 2021

WEST Yorkshire volunteer Cath Munn has received a second national award for her outstanding contribution to Canal & River Trust waterways in the Yorkshire and North East region. The presentation took place at the Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre near Marsden. Cath, 46, from Huddersfield has been recognised by CRT and the Marsh Charitable Trust for…
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New pumps installed at Gloucester Docks

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Janet Richardson

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December 27, 2021

TWO large three-ton pumps have been installed by the Canal & River Trust at Gloucester Pumping Station in the docks. The new energy efficient pumps join the two existing ones to play a crucial role in managing water resources in Gloucester and Bristol. Water levels in the docks and canal are constantly managed by the…
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CONSULTATION ON MANAGING MOORING SPACE IN INNER LONDON

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Janet Richardson

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December 22, 2021

The Canal & River Trust is inviting boaters and local stakeholders to take part in a consultation on ways to improve the management of mooring space on central London’s busy canals[1] to balance the needs of local and visiting boats. With boat numbers across the whole London waterway network remaining at around record levels (c.4,000…
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