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Canal Events List 2011 / 2012 - Canal and Inland Waterways, Clubs, Associations and Societies Events Diary - Annual Boat Festivals and Canal Days

If you don't tell us - it won't be here

Attendees - Please double check with the organiser that the event is still going ahead on the day / date / time, as we post details some months ahead.

January 2012

Shrewsbury District and North Wales IWA

The Shrewsbury District and North Wales branch of the Inland Waterways Association visits Shrewsbury for its Winter Walk on Saturday 7 January 2012. 3½ miles, led by local waterways enthusiast Alan Wilding, will explore the canal and river paths of Shrewsbury.

The walk is also open to non-members and there is no charge. Meet by 10.30 am at Frankwell footbridge to walk to the bus station for a short ride on the 24 or 511 bus to the former Flax Mill in Spring Gardens, next to the Arriva bus garage.

Further details on www.waterways.org.uk .

Chesterfield Canal Trust Supporters' Group Meeting

Wednesday January 11th at the Midland Hotel in Killamarsh starting at 8 p.m. It is at 269, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DX.
Ken Cummings, the Chair of the Supporters’ Group, would welcome suggestions for suitable venues for future meetings. If you have a bright idea, please email him on supporters@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk .

Tuesday 24th January 2012

Pubs of Gloucester by Darryl Kirby

Well known local author on all things Gloucester he will be talking about the history of the cities pubs, many that are now long gone.
Commences at 7.30pm
Talks are free and include light refreshments at the end of the evening.
The winter talks are held in Coots Conference Suite, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester - adjacent to the Museum

Tel: 01452 318200

Buckingham Canal Society are holding their annual social gathering and AGM at Buckingham Community Centre on Saturday 29th January 2012. Starting at 7:15pm, everyone is welcome to join them for a review of the progress over the past 12 months. After a short meeting, there will be refreshments and a talk from a local historian.

February 2012

Notts and Lincs Boat Jumble - Sunday 12th February 2012 at Newark & Notts Showground, Newark on Trent, Notts NG24 2NY Opens at 10.00am Huge indoor/outdoor boat jumble with loads of stalls selling new and used boating, fishing and watersports equipment Adult entry £3.50 Child free Parking free.

We are now open for stall bookings - why not get together with friends/club menbers to sell your unwanted boat bits to raise some cash?

More information and on-line booking from - www.boat-jumbles.co.uk  or call 07771 962495 /  07887 771451

Concert – Llanymynech Village Hall – at 7.30pm on Saturday 18 February 2012

To support the coming Maesbury Canal Festival, organisers are putting on a concert with pancakes at Llanymynech Village Hall (Llanymynech Business Enterprise Centre), Station Road, Llanymynech, SY22 6EE (MAP) - The concert will feature the Joyful Noise, Oswestry's recently formed Oswestry Community Gospel Choir, and local singer Beck Siàn. Tickets are £5, available on the door or from Angie and Richard Hankey, phone 01691 662216.

Tuesday 28th February 2012

Sharpness Docks - Past & Present by Dr Ray Wilson

Gloucestershire’s only remaining working port with a fascinating history as told by local historian Dr Ray Wilson.. The talk starts with the origins and construction of the docks, looks at the vessels and their cargoes and the buildings of the docks and the social history of the area.
Commences at 7.30pm
Talks are free and include light refreshments at the end of the evening.
The winter talks are held in Coots Conference Suite, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester - adjacent to the Museum

Tel: 01452 318200

March 2012

Tuesday 27th March 2012

Gloucester & Sharpness Canal From Above by Richard Kelsey

A pictorial look at Gloucestershire canals with high quality photography from the ground and the air of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
Commences at 7.30pm
Talks are free and include light refreshments at the end of the evening.
The winter talks are held in Coots Conference Suite, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester - adjacent to the Museum

Tel: 01452 318200

April 2012

Tuesday 24th April 2012

Severn Traders by Colin Green

Author of the book of the same name, Colin’s talk is about the past traders of the Severn, including the famous Severn Trow
Commences at 7.30pm
Talks are free and include light refreshments at the end of the evening.
The winter talks are held in Coots Conference Suite, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester - adjacent to the Museum

Tel: 01452 318200

May 2012

The Norbury Canal & Food Festival

The Norbury Canal & Food Festival will again be held on the canalside and in the grounds of the Junction Inn, Norbury, Staffordshire on the Shropshire Union Canal. May Bank Holiday, May 5 -7 2012

Last year we teamed up with the local villagers and combined our canal festival with a food festival. It was so successful that we have now EXTENDED THE EVENT TO 3 DAYS.

Attractions include craft and food stalls, cooking demonstrations, narrowboats and events including live music and a charity auction

Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust

June 2012

Chesterfield Canal Festival 2012 - The Chesterfield Canal Trust will be holding its Festival at the new Staveley Town Basin near Chesterfield on 30th June and 1st July next year.

The main attraction will be a round tour by boat, vintage bus and a steam train ride at Barrow Hill Roundhouse.

There will be all the usual attractions such as stalls, canal societies, children’s rides, canoeing and a clown; but there will also be a miniature train ride and the chance to try a Segway. Non-stop music and fun will be available in the entertainment marquee and there will be a concert on the Saturday night featuring the Swing Commanders.

Brampton Brewery will be providing the Real Ale bar and of course there will be plenty of food stalls.

As Staveley is on the isolated western section, it is essentially a trail boat festival using the brand new slipway. However there is a craning pad which the Trust will be using. Time for this facility can be booked.

For further information, or to book a stall or boat, please email festival@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 01246 477569

IWA Thwaite Mills Boat Gathering 2012 - Sat 30 Jun- Sun 1 Jul

As part of the 5th Leeds Annual Waterfront Festival the West Riding Branch of the IWA are hosting a Boat Gathering on the Aire and Calder Navigation at Thwaite Mills Watermill Museum, Stourton, 2 miles south of Leeds city centre. Boats can arrive Friday 29 June and stay till 3 July for a small charge

Saturday and Sunday sees fun, free Festival events all along the regenerated waterfront through Leeds - including at cool venues such as Granary Wharf and Clarence Dock – with live music, food and drink, dance, arts and crafts, as well as ‘on the water’ activities including walk-on-water balls, canoe sessions, heritage boats and boat trips. The Festival also incorporates the Leeds Dragon Boat Spectacle, where teams in fancy dress and colourful 40ft boats compete to raise money for local charities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Plans are well in hand for a variety of events and stands at the Gathering site to compliment those elsewhere. There’s a vintage bus to connect venues, childrens’ activities, craft and produce stalls, and usually a classic car rally.
Canal Societies and restoration groups are invited to have a publicity stand at Thwaite Mills.

Further details and boat-booking forms from elaine.scott@waterways.org.uk

July 2012

Chesterfield Canal Festival 2012 - Details In 'June'

Stratford River Festival will be held this year on Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st July

There will be live music all weekend, beer tent, craft and charity stalls, family area, boats moored on the River Avon and on Saturday night, an illuminated boat display followed by a spectacular firework display - Details of the River Festival can be found at www.stratfordriverfestival.co.uk where an application form for a concessionary River Avon licence for boats to attend the festival can be downloaded

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