The Canal & River Trust

Your canals need you! Appeal for volunteers in wake of floods

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January 29, 2024

VOLUNTEERS have been urged to come forward to help care for the nation’s historic canals and the wildlife habitats along them. The Canal & River Trust’s appeal coincides with the aftermath of the recent storms which shows how extreme weather events, alongside the passage of time, are hampering the trust’s efforts to protect its 250-year-old…
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Giving something back…

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January 22, 2024

Ranger Maureen Readle is one of the many helping hands devoting their time to caring for the local canal network. Sally Clifford finds out more… CRUISING on the canal network for 12 years, Maureen and John Readle were keen to give something back. Maureen explained they were among the owners of a syndicate boat. “For…
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CRT Mail Changes

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January 18, 2024

THE Canal & River Trust is changing licence communications sent to boaters in 2024 to provide more clarity and advice around cruising expectations and to highlight help for those who are struggling. From June an advisory letter will be sent with every renewed licence instead of just with new licence applications and midpoint reminders about…
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£1.2m scheme gives easier access to all

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January 6, 2024

A HALF-mile stretch of towpath and canal bank along the historic Kennet & Avon Canal at Aldermaston Wharf has been upgraded by the Canal & River Trust charity, making it easier for boats to moor and improving access for walkers, cyclists and those with wheelchairs or buggies. The £1.2 million project was funded by the…
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Building society chairman joins canal work party

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January 3, 2024

VOLUNTEERS from Leeds Building Society swapped suits for PPE and laptops for saws and spades when they turned out in force to spend a day along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The group of 16, including the society’s chairman Iain Cornish, were accompanied by colleagues from Canal & River Trust who also shared their skills…
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Repairs complete at historic Ashby Canal bridge

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January 2, 2024

RESTORATION works have been completed on a historic canal bridge as part of an ongoing effort to protect and preserve the heritage of the Ashby Canal. The project, carried out by the Canal & River Trust at Wellsborough Bridge near Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, has seen extensive repairs made to historic brickwork, improving the look…
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Market Harborough towpath reopened

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December 29, 2023

A SECTION of historic canal towpath in Market Harborough has reopened after the Canal & River Trust completed the latest phase of improvements. These will make it easier for people to access the health and well-being benefits of spending time at the Grand Union Canal. The trust, working in partnership with Sustrans and Harborough District…
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‘Rescue’ of fish from Brent Reservoir ahead of winter maintenance works

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December 21, 2023

When: 10 am to midday, Friday 22 December 2023 Where:Brent Reservoir, Welsh Harp Sailing Club entrance, Birchen Grove, London NW9 8SA What: What could be the Canal & River Trust’s biggest ever fish rescue has begun ahead of the full draining of Brent Reservoir (also known as the Welsh Harp) for statutory winter maintenance works. Canal…
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Beat The January Blues at a new weekly ‘Chatty Cafe’ at Cheshire’s National Waterways Museum

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December 19, 2023

Beat the January blues by dropping in on the Canal & River Trust charity at their new weekly ‘Chatty Café’ on ‘Warm Up Wednesday’ in the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port. Every Wednesday morning (10 am – 12 noon), volunteers will be around the museum’s attractive waterside café to welcome visitors and enjoy a…
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Change of tune for Standedge visitor centre

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December 18, 2023

An ambitious music project at a former canal warehouse in an iconic location could soon be underway. Sally Clifford pays a visit and makes a few notes of her own. IT IS a scheme to bring music to the ears of music lovers and visitors to this iconic West Yorkshire canal location. Recently the waterways…
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Voting opens to appoint members to Canal & River Trust’s Council

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December 15, 2023

The Canal & River Trust is urging people to make their voices heard, with voting opening today (13 December) to elect representatives to sit on the charity’s Council. The Council meets twice a year and consists of up to 50 volunteer members who reflect the broad appeal of the charity’s network – from boating and…
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Canal & River Trust issues final fundraising push as Brent Reservoir’s waters recede

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December 14, 2023

The Canal & River Trust is asking the public for one last push to help crowdfund a once-in-a-generation opportunity to clean up the drained Brent (Welsh Harp) Reservoir. The £15,000 appeal is now less than £700 away from reaching its target, as the programme of winter maintenance work presents the Trust and its partners with…
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Past volunteers recognised with honours board

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December 5, 2023

AN honours board recognising the work of canal volunteers was unveiled at the recent Stourbridge Open Weekend. Handcrafted from scratch and lettered by local artist Meg Gregory, it will take pride of place on public display in the town’s Bonded Warehouse. The board was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Dudley, Coun Andrea Goddard, and…
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Week-long freeze ahead! Canal charity reminds people of towpath safety

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December 1, 2023

With forecasts of a week-long freeze for the North of England and seasonal festivities beginning for many, the UK’s largest waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, reminds people of ways to keep safe along its 2,000-mile network of canals and rivers this winter. The nation’s waterways are beautiful places to spend time, especially when it’s…
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