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An appeal to fund the gates of the Keith Ayling Lock
There is a fitting tribute taking shape at Hartington this year. A new lock, built as part of the Staveley Town Deal restoration, is to be named the Keith Ayling Lock — after the man who chaired the Chesterfield Canal…
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End to end in under a day: George’s JOGLE for the canal
Huge congratulations to George Rogers, the Chesterfield Canal Trust’s Development Manager, who has completed the gruelling John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge — the full length of Britain — in a remarkable 23 hours and 57 minutes. Coming in under…
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Fifty years of the Chesterfield Canal — a celebration at Clayworth
The Chesterfield Canal Trust and Society turns fifty this year, and everyone is invited to help mark the milestone. The celebration takes place on Saturday 27 September 2026, from 10am to 4pm, at the Retford & Worksop Boat Club, Clayworth…
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Tapton Lock Visitor Centre turns one — open weekend in July
The Chesterfield Canal Trust’s Tapton Lock Visitor Centre is celebrating its first birthday, and a new lease, with an open weekend on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, 10am to 4pm each day. Alongside the usual coffee, cakes, ice creams,…
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Brownhills Canal Festival returns for a weekend on the water
There’s a proper day out on the towpath this summer: the Brownhills Canal Festival is back on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026 — and it’s completely free. Held at Silver Street Moorings on the Wyrley & Essington Canal,…
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M6toll backs canal volunteers for a second year
Good news for the volunteers bringing the Lichfield Canal back to life: M6toll has confirmed it’s continuing its “Drive for Charity” partnership with the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust for a second year. It’s a partnership with real roots…
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A warm welcome to the Trust’s new Environment Trustee
The Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust has welcomed Hannah Phillips to its Board as Environment Trustee (Designate). Hannah will work alongside the Board over the coming year before being formally appointed as a Trustee at the Trust’s Annual General…
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A big milestone at Gallows Wharf: the ‘big pipe’ is out
After months of preparation, planning and a good deal of patience, the volunteer team at Gallows Wharf has hit a major milestone — the big pipe is out. Through the spring, volunteers with the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust…
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Festive sparkle: the Christmas Tree Festival at Lichfield Cathedral
The festive season arrives in style at Lichfield Cathedral, where the Christmas Tree Festival runs from 3 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, open daily from 10am to 3pm. Set in the magnificent surroundings of the Cathedral on The Close,…