28th October 2025 When walking south of Tapton Mill Bridge (1) this sight was revealed – note the Crooked Spire. Contractors were working on behalf of Derbyshire County Council to clear out the short stretch of the canal that runs from the start, where it leaves the River Rother, to the floodgate. This was completely…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE, 14th October 2025 Volunteers from B&Q have stepped in to solve a problem for the Chesterfield Canal Trust. For many years visitors to Hollingwood Hub have admired the beautiful flower boat. This was donated to the Chesterfield Canal Trust by Staveley Hall Garden Centre eleven years ago. It was however rotting away and…
Read MoreAlthough the eastern leg of HS2 affecting our canal was officially scrapped in 2021, the safeguarding of the land has remained in place despite annual promises that it would be removed. This has meant that our restoration plans, especially the work currently taking place at Staveley (click here) could theoretically be stopped or severely disrupted.…
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