19th April 2013 Our Towpath Officer, David Blackburn, writes: We now have a significant length of new towpath at Worksop. The badly worn section between the town centre and Stret Lock had deteriorated to extent the that in wet weather there were more puddles than path.
Read More5th April 2013 Whilst the crew of the Hugh Henshall were undertaking some interior work on the boat this week (w/c 1st April 2013), they were treated to a very welcome site courtesy of our friends in the Canal and River Trust, namely the actions of a dredging team.
Read More2nd April 2013 We were very interested to read the following statement from HS2. It was produced following any enquiry from a third party who had read our HS2 maps article. If you have not yet seen this article, click here. HS2 Ltd Director Leeds, Manchester and Heathrow, Ian Jordan, said:
Read More22nd March 2013 Hollingwood Primary School saw the unveiling of an amazing piece of Art today. It was a collage made entirely out of waste materials.
Read More25th February 2013 A group of teachers and education officials from Haripur in Pakistan came for a trip on the John Varley today. They were interested in the industrial history of the area, so they had visited Chesterfield Museum in the morning.
Read More21st February 2013 To see an clip from ITV Calendar about our HS2 concerns, click here. You need to scroll down to the clip labelled 9:30 PM, WED 20 FEB 2013.
Read More19th February 2013 The new gates were fitted today at Wheeldon Mill Lock. Below we have photos and videos.
Read More5th February 2013 We were asked by Eckington Parish TV to do a piece about the proposed route of the HS2 line and how it impinges upon the restoration plans for our canal.
Read More3rd February 2013 If you never saw our original article about how the proposed HS2 route affects the restoration plans for our canal, please click here. This article stirred up massive interest and support, but many people have asked exactly where the proposed HS2 route impinges upon the canal restoration plans.
Read More31st January 2013 New gates are to be installed at Wheeldon Mill Lock. This is Lock no. 2 on the Derbyshire section. The easiest way to get to it is to walk from Station Road Bridge, by The Mill pub.
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