Hugh Henshall arrives
31st May 2012 Our new tripboat, the Hugh Henshall, arrived at Staveley Town Basin today. We won the money to build it from the People’s Millions. For the full story, click here.
Read MoreDerbyshire towpath works complete
16th May 2012 The towpath works on the Derbyshire section have now been finished and what a magnificent job the contractors have made of it.
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Read MoreFirst Canal Boat into the new Basin
January 20th 2012 This is the moment for which we have all been waiting. The John Varley is the first canal boat to cruise into the new Staveley Town Basin; indeed it is the first canal boat on this stretch for over 50 years. The following photographs tell the story of a truly wonderful occasion.
Read MoreIt’s all happening at Hollingwood and Turnerwood
15th January 2012 This has been a really busy week improving things around Hollingwood Hub. Will Nona recognise the place when she reopens her Coffee Shop on Friday 20th January 2012?
Read MoreBreakthrough
5th January 2012 The contractors dug through the dam today, releasing the last of the water into the Mill Green Link and hence Staveley Town Basin. We believe that these photos tell their own story. The last remains of the dam will be removed tomorrow. For the full story of the works, click here.
Read MoreTangerine Dream Mk II
3rd December 2011 Following the demise of our old motive power (affectionately known as the Tangerine Dream) for the James Brindley trailer, the Trustees have been looking around for an alternative source of traction and found its twin. The new Transit, quickly christened TD2 (for rather obvious reasons!) has a clean bill of health and…
Read MoreOfficial report on Gathering of Historic Boats
25th November 2011 You may remember our Gathering of Historic Boats in Retford held in September. Click here for a reminder. This week we received an official report from the Chair of the Historic Narrow Boat Owners’ Club.
Read MoreGathering of Historic Boats at Retford
10th September 2011 The Gathering of Historic Boats was a new venture for us. What a superb event.
Read MoreHollingwood Hub Open Days
13th and 14th August 2011 We held two Open Days at Hollingwood Hub. The official Opening Ceremony was held by the lock. It was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Rotherham, the Chairs of Derbyshire County Council, North East Derbyshire District Council and Bassetlaw District Council, all…
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