Registered Charity No. 702429

DIARY DATES 2012

Despite the economic recession our Sales & Marketing Team had a very successful year in 2011.
We hope 2012 will be just as good and the list of events that we expect to be attending is below.
We welcome offers of help from members and supporters of the Trust.
If you feel that you can help in any way, even if it is just a couple of hours we would love to hear from you.
No experience necessary - there's always someone there to help with queries.

Email Sue Williams or phone 01543 671427.  Your assistance will be most welcome.

Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th February 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: THE FIRST OWNASHARE SHOW
Location: Bromley Wharf, Kings Bromley Staffs WS13 8HT (about 4 miles north of Lichfield on the A515)
Link: Ownashare
Boats with shares for sale will be available to view with owners on board to help answer any questions. Shared Ownership presentations will be given at 11:00 & 2:00 each day. Exhibitors attending include a chimney maker, a fender maker, Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust, and Elite Furnishings who specialise in narrow boat furniture. Magazines and canal guides will be on sale, and light refreshments will be available.

Saturday 10th March 2012 (10.00am - 1.00pm)
Event: GRAND JUMBLE SALE
Location: The Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge
Refreshments on sale. Organised jointly with Lichfield IWA.

Saturday 17th March 2012 (7.30pm)
Event: QUIZ NIGHT with FISH & CHIP SUPPER
Location: Boley Park Community Hall, Ryknild Street, Lichfield WS14 9XU
Link: Noticeboard (Tickets available online)
A general knowledge QUIZ with fish 'n' chip supper (sausages or vegetarian quiche also available).
Tea/coffee will be provided, but bring your own booze! Phone Bob or Sue Williams (01543 671427) or Email Sue Williams

Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th March 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: THE ANNUAL BRAUNSTON BOAT-SHARE SHOW
Location: Braunston Marina (on the A45 just north of Daventry)
Link: BCBM Boat-Share Show
A great family day out. Refreshments, Entertainment, Trade Stalls, Canal Societies, plus find out why owning a share in a luxury narrowboat or cruiser is a great way to get afloat. Meet owners and view boats with shares available from just a few thousand pounds.

Easter Saturday 7th April 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: ERIC & DOREEN'S EASTER COFFEE MORNING
Location: Whittington Wharf, 6 Swan Cottages, Whittington
Bric-a-brac, books, barbecue, cake stall, all day coffee morning.

Saturday 21st April 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: WHITTINGTON VILLAGE BIG GREEN FAIR
Location: Whittington Village Hall, Langton Crescent, Whittington, Nr Lichfield
Link: Whittington & Fisherwick Environment Group
The theme will be "Grow Your Own!"

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend 2nd - 5th June 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: CRICK BOAT SHOW
Location: Crick Marina, West Haddon Road, Crick, Northamptonshire
Link: Crick Boat Show
A bumper four-day show this year with hundreds of exhibitors selling everything inland waterways related and much more. A great day out for all the family.

Spring Bank Holiday Monday - 4th June 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: LICHFIELD GREENHILL BOWER
Location: Beacon Park, Lichfield
Link: Lichfield Bower
This year will be an extra special event as it coincides with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations! A procession of marching bands and carnival floats makes its way through the city, where the Bower Queen is crowned outside the Guildhall at noon. There is also a fun fair in the city centre, and a fair and jamboree in Beacon Park.

Friday 15th June 2012 (7.15pm)
Event: 22nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Location: Park View Centre, Chester Road North, Brownhills, WALSALL, WS8 7JB
Link: Noticeboard
See Noticeboard for details and agenda

Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 24th June 2012 (10.00am - 5.00pm)
Event: HISTORIC NARROWBOAT RALLY &: CANAL FESTIVAL
Location: Braunston Marina (on the A45 just north of Daventry)
Link: Braunston Marina
Historic boats, craft & trade exhibitors, family fun, morris dancers, music, refreshments, bar & evening entertainment

Sunday 24th June 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: BROWNHILLS CANAL FESTIVAL
Location: Silver Street, Brownhills
Stalls, tombolas, children's entertainment and boat trips.

Saturday 30th June - Sunday 1st July 2012 (10.00am - 5.00pm)
Event: CARS IN THE PARK
Location: Beacon Park, Lichfield
Link: Cars in the Park
'Cars in the Park' is organised and run by the Rotary Club of Lichfield St Chad.
Admission is free. The chosen charity this year is the British Heart Foundation. Please donate generously

Saturday 7th July 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: LICHFIELD FESTIVAL MARKET
Location: Cathedral Close, Lichfield
Stalls, crafts, food and entertainments.

Sunday 8th July 2012 (Noon - 5.00pm)
Event: FUSE ARTS FAIR
Location: Beacon Park, Lichfield
Link: Lichfield Arts Association
A fantastic weekend of music and arts under canvas in Beacon Park. The FREE family community arts festival with a culturally diverse mix of events, performances and activities for all ages. You can also enjoy a range of food or visit the well stocked bar with a choice of Real Ale & Lagers and wines. A visit to the many and varied craft stalls is a must.

Saturday 19th August 2012 (10.00am - 4pm)
Event: LUPIN FARM CLASSIC VEHICLE GATHERING
Location: Lupin Farm, Orgreave, Alrewas, Burton on Trent DE13 7DQ (on the A513 Kings Bromley to Alrewas road)
Classic cars, bikes, commercial, agricultural and steam and a plant sale. Last year it filled two fields.
Entry by donation to charity. Lots going on, take a picnic.

Date to be announced (10.00am - 4.30pm)
Event: WHITTINGTON COUNTRY FAIR
Location: Bit End Field, Whittington, Near Lichfield
Link: Whittington & Fisherwick Parish
A friendly and increasingly popular village event with an interesting variety of stalls. Featuring heavy horses, falconry, sheep dog demonstrations, ferret racing, dog show and dog obedience, gun dog training, agricultural displays, classic cars, tug of war, fly tying, stick making, steam engine rides, children's fairground attractions, mechanical rodeo bull, animal corner, pony rides, farriery, chain saw sculpture, licensed bar, dozens of trade and craft stalls in marqee and outside.

Sunday 9th December 2012 (10.00am - 4.00pm)
Event: LICHFIELD CHAMBER OF TRADE & COMMERCE CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Location: Lichfield Market Square
A festive Christmas Market in the centre of Lichfield.


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