A bench has been installed on Lichfield Canal’s towpath in memory of a couple who spent over 35 years in the city.
The response to our annual Prize Draw was again very encouraging with 6,077 tickets sold, plus donations making a gross income of £6,442.
Lichfield's canal restoration trust has been presented with a cheque for £1,000 by the local branch of the Inland Waterways Association.
A group of science and engineering enthusiasts gathered on the towpath of Lichfield Canal to learn about the challenges faced by volunteers restoring the canal.
Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust has been given a fundraising boost after being chosen by the city's TSB branch as its local charity partner for 2017/18.
More than 6,000 visitors came to Huddlesford Junction over the weekend for the 7th biennial Huddlesford Heritage Gathering. Encouraged no doubt by the fine weather, especially on the Sunday, it was our best attendance yet.
Rob Davies, secretary of the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Retail Trading Ltd. passed away earlier this month, on his birthday, aged 77.
Blooming Lichfield won the GOLD award in this year's Heart of England in Bloom wards. Congratulations to all who played a part in this event.
Trust Chairperson Christine Bull used a special golden shovel to cut the first sod in the rejuvenation of the area alongside the disused Lichfield to Walsall railway between Falklands Road and Fossway Lane.
Michael Fabricant will open the Huddlesford Gathering at 11:45 on Sept. 23rd.
We have very recently received approval of our application for £18,500 to the Postcode Local Trust to develop Fosseway Heath, Nature Reserve and Wetlands"
We had long said; "One day, we must explore the exact state of Lichfield Canal Lock 23 near London Road" That day came on 3rd July 2017 following written consent on 23rd June from the Town Clerk for the City Council as landowners.
A small group of supporters - some in traditional boater's costume - joined passers-by at Speakers Corner in Lichfield to hear Peter Buck talk about the 21st. Century Vision of the Lichfield Canal.
David Dixon has retired as Chairman of the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust.
Christine Bull was elected the new chairperson at the full board meeting on Tuesday June 13th.
The 27th Annual General Meeting of Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust was held on June 9th 2017 at the Park View Centre in Brownhills.
The vision to restore the 1000m derelict Summerhill section of the Lichfield Canal was helped to become a reality this month by all 200 of the Jaguar Land Rover Property Team turning out for a CSR event
Blue skies and fine weather contributed to another very successful event. A record amount was raised at Eric & Doreens's Easter Coffee morning.
LHCRT has joined forces with Virgin Money Giving to help us raise more money,
Towards the end of 2016, CRT and their contractors carried out considerable works on the canal, from the rear of the Roman Way Hotel through to the M6 motorway.
JLR corporate day at Summerhill Feb 27th 2017.
28 hardy volunteers arrived from Jaguar Land Rover to help us extend the footpath at Summerhill.
Our annual quiz night was once again a great success with 14 tables of enthusiastic quizzers tested and entertained in equal measure by Quizmaster Tim Burgin.
We were pleased to welcome the Northern Canals Association to Lichfield on Sunday. The NCA meets twice a year, hosted by one of the member organisations
Jan. 9th 2017.
The David Suchet 'Tunnel Vision' appeal was formally launched at the London Boat Show on Jan 9th 2017.