PRESS RELEASE, 15th September 2024 A new blue plaque on the former Crown Inn was formally unveiled by the Mayor of Retford, Cllr David Naylor, as part of the town’s Heritage Day events. Retford Civic Society and the Chesterfield Canal Trust have worked together to have the plaque made and installed. Cllr Dan Henderson and…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE by Influence Landscape Planning & Design – 12th September 2024 Alongside Chesterfield Canal Trust, landscape architecture practice, Influence Landscape Planning & Design, has commenced works on the next section of the Chesterfield Canal restoration project. The works, which are taking place on a 2.6km stretch of the canal, from Staveley Basin to the…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE by Derbyshire County Council – 5th August 2024 A transformation is about to begin at Staveley town’s canal basin as part of the Staveley Town Deal, a £25 million government-funded regeneration programme for the area. A new, 2-storey building is to be constructed adjacent to Staveley Canal [sic], creating an attractive mixed use…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE – 1st August 2024 As part of a programme of ongoing actions and activities to support staff wellbeing, the Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS) team spent the day volunteering on the Python Workboat on the Chesterfield Canal between Shaw Lock and West Stockwith. Becky Law, BCVS Head of Service and Staff Health…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE – 16th July 2024 The Chesterfield Canal Trust is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Hollingwood Hub. This is the eighth year in a row that it has received this accreditation – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE – 22nd May 2024 The Chesterfield Canal Trust celebrated the start of its latest phase of restoration with a groundbreaking ceremony at Staveley. Lee Rowley MP, Toby Perkins MP and Cllr Tricia Gilby, the Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council and Vice Chair of the Staveley Town Deal Board, were joined by Tony Mitchell,…
Read More25th April 2024 The appeal has now closed, click here. Altogether, including your donations, Gift Aid but less fees, we raised £21,649.38. Thank you very much indeed to all those who contributed to this fabulous sum. The appeal is still open, click here, but your donation will not be doubled. 18th April 2024 From…
Read MoreThe Canal & River Trust is currently advertising for a volunteer lock keeper for West Stockwith Lock. “The key qualities we’re looking for are enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Anyone can join as long as you are over the age of 18 and have a least a day a week available” To see the…
Read MoreUpdate – 27th March 2024 Chesterfield Borough Council has updated the Public Path Diversion Order following consultation with Derbyshire County Council. This means that the consultation will now run to 30th April 2024. To see the revised Order, click here. 20th February 2024 When the canal is restored at Hartington in the next two…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE by O’Brien Contractors Ltd. 18th March 2024 O’Brien Contractors signs first contract with Chesterfield Canal Trust As part of a £6 million restoration project, leading Midland contractor, O’Brien Contractors, has signed its first contract with Chesterfield Canal Trust to deliver essential infrastructure works to the area. Connecting the Trans Pennine Trail with…
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