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WAPPENSHALL NOT SO SOGGY!

WAPPENSHALL NOT SO SOGGY!

Wappenshall basin was pumped out and the team of William, Phil and Dave put all the formwork and steels back into position. It was a bit muddy, but the job was done! Steve stuck...

EXCELLENT SHREWSBURY WORK PARTY

EXCELLENT SHREWSBURY WORK PARTY

The first monthly Saturday work party at the “Shrewsbury End” saw 8 volunteers turn out to scrub bash the area, which had become reclaimed by nature during lockdown. A great day’s work every one!

EPIC JOURNEY OF THE HISTORIC PAIR

EPIC JOURNEY OF THE HISTORIC PAIR

The pair of historic narrowboats, Bainton and Berkhamstead, are finally at Norbury Junction and their restoration can begin. Here is a video of their epic journey from Weedon Bec to Norbury Junction that ended...

THE BOATS ARE FINALLY HOME

THE BOATS ARE FINALLY HOME

The incredibly wet weather did not deter our determined team from getting the historic boats to their destination at Norbury Wharf yesterday. Well done everyone!

BERWICK SOUTH LANDING STAGE

BERWICK SOUTH LANDING STAGE

The regular Thursday work party at the South Portal of the Berwick tunnel made some significant progress today. The new “Coracle Landing Stage” was constructed and the final section of towpath to the portal...

ALMOST THERE!

ALMOST THERE!

After getting drowned with the rain yesterday afternoon the team stayed for the night in Penkridge. This morning they are continuing their journey to Norbury. They came through Rodbaston Lock earlier on the Staffs...

BOATS ARE ON THEIR WAY!

BOATS ARE ON THEIR WAY!

The boats are progressing their journey, slightly slower than we had hoped due to the amount of holiday traffic. Here we are passing through Tixall lock a short while ago (about 1300 Hrs)

MEMBERS HELP NEEDED!

MEMBERS HELP NEEDED!

Those members who are interested to see nb Bainton and Berkhamstead get to Norbury Junction to commence their restoration, can help by getting them through the many locks between Alvecote and Norbury Junction next...

Remembering Mary de Saulles 1925-2020

Remembering Mary de Saulles 1925-2020

Both in her professional life and in the causes she supported, Mary de Saulles was a visionary with her feet firmly placed on the ground. Her creative energies were legendary, but her conceptual goals...

AMAZON SMILE

AMAZON SMILE

USE AMAZON SMILE AND RAISE DONATIONS FOR THE TRUST DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR ANDROID AND IPHONES AmazonSmile customers can now support The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust in the Amazon shopping app on iPhones...