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Extra Hands For Canal Work

30th November 2015

Lichfield Canal restoration volunteers were given a helping hand last week as they were joined by a group of workers from Walton Homes.

As part of its Granting 30 Wishes campaign, which marks the Lichfield-based company”s 30th birthday by supporting local causes, Walton Homes director Amy

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walton homes press release.docx

Canal Trust Makes National Awards Shortlist

20th July 2015

Lichfield Canal’s Heritage Towpath Trail has made the shortlist for a national award.

The Living Waterways Awards 2015, run by the Canal and River Trust, recognise the most inspiring and exciting waterway-based projects across the UK, and the disabled-friendly Heritage Towpath Trail,

lhcrt living waterways awards final.docx

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Canal Towpath to be Part of Heart of England Way

24th June 2015

Lichfield’s Heritage Towpath Trail is to become part of the Heart of England Way.

The Trail, built by Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust volunteers and completed in Spring 2014, is a disabled-friendly path running alongside Lichfield Canal next to the A51 Tamworth Road.

lhcrt HoE Way press release.docx

Narrowboat Leads Lichfield Bower Procession

29th May 2015

A narrowboat took centre stage at Bank Holiday Monday’s Lichfield Greenhill Bower, a traditional community event that dates back to 1145.

A procession of floats through the city’s streets is led by one carrying the Bower Queen and her deputy, and this year the honour went to Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s recreation of a narrowboat.

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Canal Volunteers Impress Award Judges

29th May 2015

Lichfield canal enthusiasts made the most of glorious weather last Thursday (May 21) to make a big impression on judges for a national award.

The Living Waterways Awards 2015, run by the Canal and River Trust, recognise the most inspiring and exciting waterway-based projects across the UK

lhcrt living waterways judging press release.docx

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Fun for Kids at Boat Gathering

11th May 2015

Children are guaranteed hours of fun at September’s Huddlesford Heritage Gathering with the addition of Emma’s Crafty Kids to the free entertainment on offer.

lhcrt gathering children press release.docx

New Challenge for the Lichfield Canal

11th May 2015

Despite making excellent progress at many locations along the Lichfield Canal, the Lichfield and Hatherton is facing yet another major challenge.

The long-delayed plans to extend the Lichfield Bypass are finally moving forwards.

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A Lichfield canal project is in line for a prestigious national award

27th April 2015

A Lichfield canal project is in line for a prestigious national award.

The Living Waterways Awards 2015, organised by the Canal & River Trust, recognise the most inspiring and exciting waterway-based projects in the UK, and Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s entry has been selected to proceed to the visit stage.

lhcrt Living Waterways Awards Press Release.docx

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Canal Trust’s £336,000 Boost for Restoration Project

10 February 2015

A project to restore the disused Lichfield Canal has been given a massive boost with the award of a £336,000 grant for work on its Heritage Towpath Trail. The grant means that the section of the Trail from The Boat Inn on Walsall Road to Barracks Lane just west of the aqueduct over the M6 Toll Road near Brownhills will

lhcrt sib grant release.docx

Quiz Night for Canal Trust

08 February 2015

Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust is holding a fund-raising quiz night with fish and chip supper at Boley Park Community Hall later this month.

lhcrt quiz night 2015 release.docx

Community Fund Boost for Canal Restoration

18 November 2014

An ambitious project to restore an abandoned Lichfield canal and create a seven-mile Heritage Towpath Trail has been given a £2,000 boost thanks to a public show of support.

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Canal Trust’s Fears over Hs2 Changes

02 October 2014

Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust have called on HS2 Ltd to honour their promise to ensure that the Lichfield Canal can be restored and to meet the extra costs after changes to the high-speed railway line were revealed.

lhcrt HS2 release.docx

Lichfield Canal Trust Wants Your Vote

22 September 2014

Volunteers restoring Lichfield’s historic canal are asking for a public show of support in a bid to win a share of money being offered by a High Street bank to local good causes.

lhcrt Lloyds fund press release.docx

The Boats Are Coming to Lichfield...

11 August 2014

Boat enthusiasts and anyone looking for a good day out are invited to Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s open day at Whittington Wharf on Saturday August 23rd.

lhcrt open day aug 23 press release.docx

Bower Queen Opens Heritage Towpath Trail

14 April 2014

Lichfield Bower Queen Savannah Bennett and Deputy Bower Queen Charlotte Aspley officially opened the disabled-friendly section of the Lichfield Canal Heritage Towpath Trail on Sunday.

Created entirely by volunteers, the disabled-friendly section alongside the A51

lhcrt Towpath Trail opening report.docx

Bower Queen to Open Lichfield Canal Heritage Towpath Trail

31 March 2014

Lichfield Greenhill Bower Queen Savannah Bennett and Deputy Bower Queen Charlotte Aspley have a very important date on Sunday April 13 when they attend the grand opening of the first completed section of the city’s latest

lhcrt heritage towpath trail opening.docx

Labour of Love for Canal Volunteers

18 February 2014

Site manager Terry Brown is fiercely proud of his workforce.  “My lads (and girls)”, he boasts, “aren’t they just wonderful!” Terry’s reports back to his board of directors on the progress of the work are full of heartfelt praise for his team, who

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Canal Trust to Run Shop In City Centre

09 December 2013

A Lichfield Canal Trust is putting itself in the shop window to raise its profile in the city and attract volunteers.  Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust has been granted a licence to occupy an empty unit in City Arcade.

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Canal Trust Blazes a Trail to the Future

15 October 2013

A Lichfield canal trust has taken the first steps in providing a new outdoor amenity for the city. Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust has launched the Heritage Towpath Trail, which will follow the route of the on-going restoration of the Lichfield Canal from

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Huddlesford Heritage Gathering 2013

24 September 2103

A beautiful sunny weekend was the icing on the cake for the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust as they celebrated their 25th.Anniversary at the Huddlesford Heritage Gathering last weekend

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Huddlesford Heritage Gathering 2013

01 September 2013

To celebrate the 25th.Anniversary of the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust the bi-annual Huddlesford Boat Gathering will now be held over two days this year, Saturday and Sunday September  21st and 22nd.

Huddlesford Boat Gathering 2013 - advance.doc