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Welcome to bluesky @themontgomerycanal.org.uk please pop them a follow. #ukcanals #wedigcanals #Canalrestoration
November 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
iwa-sw-southwales.bsky.social
Hi, now on Bluesky, as well as Threads and Instagram. 😁

#UKCanals #CanalRestoration #SouthWestCanals #SouthWalesCanals #FundBritainsWaterways
February 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
When you are out filming on a Canal & River Trust project and Richard Parry walks past, you’ve just got to try your luck for an interview! Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me today, video is coming soon! #ukcanals #canalrestoration #wedigcanals
February 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
If you missed the weekends video here it is, it’s certainly opened up some debate! Can a canal really save a town? You betcha it can. ​⁠ #canalrestoration #ukcanals #wedigcanals

@wiltsberks.bsky.social

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Can a Canal Save a Town?
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
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December 3, 2024 at 6:35 PM
iwa-uk.bsky.social
Bookings for the BCN Cleanup 2025 are now open.

Location: Tipton
Dates: 15th-16th March
Accommodation available from Fri night
Cost: £18 including meals and accommodation
Day visitors welcome

Find out more:
waterways.org.uk/support/ways...

#ukcanals
#wedigcanals
#canalrestoration
January 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
lovecanals.bsky.social
Gallows Wharf in water: aerial Lichfield Canal photos

Court Above The Cut, posting with the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust, shares aerial photographs of Gallows Wharf looking fantastic in water on the Lichfield Canal. #canalrestoration #lichfieldcanal
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August 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
lhcrt.org.uk
Can we ask a favour?

If you love #UKCanals, #Narrowboats, #CanalRestoration or #Lichfield - please follow us and repost this, to encourage more people to follow us.

Thank you! 🙏
September 25, 2024 at 7:16 AM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
Can you help the @lhcrt.org.uk raise £180K!! Every donation is doubled, more in my midweek update below #wedigcanals #ukcanals #canalrestoration

Lichfield Canal: The £180K Challenge to Bring it Back to Life
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Lichfield Canal: The £180K Challenge to Bring it Back to Life
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
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April 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
How about an old fashioned Twitter style follow back for #canals if you love the network, live on it, are involved in restoring it then let’s all get to know each other. Let’s make our own canal corner on bluesky.

#ukcanals #wedigcanals #canalrestoration #narrowboat
November 17, 2024 at 8:58 PM
lovecanals.bsky.social
Rick ‘the Brick’ builds the Gallows Wharf steps

The Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust shares a new album of Rick "the Brick" Walters and assistants George and Peter powering ahead on the Gallows Wharf steps. #canalrestoration #lichfieldcanal #hathertonca
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August 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
Tonight we visit the Monty canal & Llanymynech heritage area and look at how canals changed the world! #ukcanals #canalrestoration #wedigcanals

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How a Canal Caused a Revolution
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
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December 7, 2024 at 6:17 PM
iwa-uk.bsky.social
IWA has responded to an options consultation by Neath Port Talbot Council that fails to recognise the possibility of returning the canals to full use

#ukcanals #wedigcanals #canalrestoration #wales #cymru #neath #porttalbot

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Neath and Tennant Canals Consultation fails to recognise canal potential - The Inland Waterways Association
IWA has responded to a consultation by Neath Port Talbot Council that fails to recognise the benefits of restoring the Neath and Tenant Canals
waterways.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
iwa-uk.bsky.social
The two WRG Wey & Arun Canal Camps are wrapping up! Volunteers kicked off work on a new traditional brick arch bridleway bridge. This marks a big step in reconnecting the canal between the River Wey and the South Coast. Big thanks to all who got stuck in!

#canalrestoration #ukcanals #wedigcanals
July 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
iwa-uk.bsky.social
One of the many ways waterway restoration groups can engage with young people is through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
We interviewed two young people who have joined this year’s WRG Canal Camps to learn more about their experience.
#wedigcanals #canalrestoration #DofE
February 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
iwa-uk.bsky.social
Eisey lock, part of the Thames and Severn canal restoration, was abandoned in 1927 and was restored with significant volunteer work led by the Cotswold Canal Trust, Waterway Recovery Group and restoration group Dig Deep #canalrestoration #inlandwaterways
February 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
lovecanals.bsky.social
Chesterfield Canal 50th Anniversary: A Free Day Out

Celebrate the Chesterfield Canal 50th anniversary on 27 September at Clayworth. Enjoy free boat cruises, a brass band and family fun. #ukcanals #canalrestoration #WeDigCanals The post Chesterfield Canal 50th Anniver
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August 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
Tonight we visit the amazing work being done at Pesham locks, we have locks being restored, new bridges being built, new workshops, saw pits, dry docks and more! @wiltsberks.bsky.social #ukcanals #wedigcanals #canalrestoration

Massive Canal Construction
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Massive Canal Construction
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
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March 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
Have you ever wanted to piece together the sites on the @lhcrt.org.uk here’s a fly through of the most active area at the moment, the vast majority of this has planning permission and the rest is being worked on! #ukcanals #wedigcanals #canalrestoration

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A fly throught the Works on the Lichfield Canal
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
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February 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
There’s already lots of entries into the competition on last nights video on the @lhcrt.org.uk latest progress, the answer is in the video! #ukcanals #wedigcanals #canalrestoration

Lichfields Amazing Canal Progress
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Lichfields Amazing Canal Progress
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
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December 15, 2024 at 8:10 PM
courtabovethecut.bsky.social
Tonight we go back to the ever changing Lichfield canal to see the latest progress, there’s also a chance to win a free membership to the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust! #wedigcanals #ukcanals #canalrestoration

Lichfields Amazing Canal Progress
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Lichfields Amazing Canal Progress
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
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December 14, 2024 at 5:34 PM
iwa-uk.bsky.social
The 2025 Annual Restoration Conference jointly organised by The Inland Waterways Association and Canal & River Trust, is taking place on Sat 26th April 2025 at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port.

To learn more: waterways.org.uk/support/ways...

#UKcanals
#canalrestoration
Waterway Restoration Conference 2025 - The Inland Waterways Association
Bookings are now open for the Waterway Restoration Conference 2025 which will be held at the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port.
waterways.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
lovecanals.bsky.social
Whittington Countryside Fair: find us there 5 Sept

The Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust will be at the Whittington Countryside Fair on Saturday 5 September — come and say hello at our information stall. #canalrestoration #lichfieldcanal #hathertoncanal
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August 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
lovecanals.bsky.social
Brownhills Canal Festival returns 15–16 August

Brownhills Canal Festival returns to Silver Street on 15–16 August 2026, 10am–4pm each day, with floating traders, historic boats and a warm community welcome. #canalrestoration #lichfieldcanal #hathertoncanal #WeDigCana
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August 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
wiltsberks.bsky.social
Swindon branch meeting this week 😉
www.wbct.org.uk/swindon-events

#canalrestoration #ukcanals
#swindon #ukcanalnetwork
#canal #narrowboat
#wilts&Berks #wiltshire
#canallife #water #environment
#wildlife #community
#lifeonthewater #restoration
April 9, 2024 at 7:01 AM
wiltsberks.bsky.social
This Weekend!! Have a boat trip 😁
BOOK NOW 😄
Dragonfly boat trips - Wichelstowe, Swindon.

Book now for a brilliant fun family treat!
Trips last around 20 minutes.

Call: 07401220076 to book 😄

Or online wbct.org.uk/dragonfly/

#swindon #canalrestoration #canalboat
March 20, 2026 at 12:38 PM