Marple Locks Festival
The Canal Society has been out and about with its 'roadshow' this year, visiting Marple Locks Festival (above) and North Cheshire Cruising Club at High Lane (below).
North Cheshire Cruising Club
Thursday, 12 September 2013
On the Road
Marple Locks Festival
The Canal Society has been out and about with its 'roadshow' this year, visiting Marple Locks Festival (above) and North Cheshire Cruising Club at High Lane (below).
North Cheshire Cruising Club
Monday, 29 July 2013
Pinch Farm Footbridge
Work on the towpath abutment of Pinch Farm Footbridge is now largely complete. A small area of pointing is still to be done on a section of wall not visible from the towpath and it is intended to complete this as part of a working party later in the year.
It is hoped that capping stones lying on the ground can be put back into position if enough strong hands are available!
A set of photographs can be seen on this page.
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Sunday, 30 June 2013
Events: July Working Party
Please be advised that our next working party will be held next weekend, Saturday/Sunday 6th/7th July at Daisy Nook - Meet at the John Howarth Visitor Centre (off Stannybrook Road, Failsworth) 9:30 for 10:00 each day.
Work will be progressing the restoration of the abutment & parapet walls of Pinches Farm Bridge. No previous experience is necessary, as training will be given.
Please come along and support the restoration of the Hollinwood Canal. (Doesn't matter if you can only spare a couple of hours, all offers of help will be gratefully received) For further information, I can be contacted on Facebook or by email at mike@hollinwoodcanal.co.uk, or by mobile on 07974 395294.
Mike Chase
Working Party Organiser
Part of the area of brickwork to be worked on.
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Work will be progressing the restoration of the abutment & parapet walls of Pinches Farm Bridge. No previous experience is necessary, as training will be given.
Please come along and support the restoration of the Hollinwood Canal. (Doesn't matter if you can only spare a couple of hours, all offers of help will be gratefully received) For further information, I can be contacted on Facebook or by email at mike@hollinwoodcanal.co.uk, or by mobile on 07974 395294.
Mike Chase
Working Party Organiser
Part of the area of brickwork to be worked on.
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Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Events: June Working Party
Saturday 8th June 2013: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
This is a special working party to begin repairs to the brick abutments of Pinch Farm Footbridge at Daisy Nook.
This is the first of several days when we will be working on the brickwork of this bridge. Members are welcome to come and help, especially those with bricklaying and pointing skills.
The bridge is owned by Oldham Council, who have paid for the materials to be used.
This is a special working party to begin repairs to the brick abutments of Pinch Farm Footbridge at Daisy Nook.
This is the first of several days when we will be working on the brickwork of this bridge. Members are welcome to come and help, especially those with bricklaying and pointing skills.
The bridge is owned by Oldham Council, who have paid for the materials to be used.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Events: April Working Party
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April 2013: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
Our April working party is a two-day party with the support of Waterway Recovery Group. We will be working on the Oldham section of the canal in Daisy Nook Country Park.
Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am on each day. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Lunch and hot drinks will be available for a small charge.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Our April working party is a two-day party with the support of Waterway Recovery Group. We will be working on the Oldham section of the canal in Daisy Nook Country Park.
Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am on each day. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Lunch and hot drinks will be available for a small charge.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Events: Canal and Tram Walk
Date of event: Sunday 7th April 2013
Members and friends are invited to take a walk along the line of the canal - and return by tram!
The walk of around 6 miles will start at Fairfield Junction, Droylsden, and follow the route of the Hollinwood Branch Canal through Littlemoss and Daisy Nook to Hollinwood and then the line of the Werneth Canal to Washbrook. This includes following by road sections that have long been filled in.
Return to Droylsden will be by Metrolink tram, changing at Victoria. An off-peak Day ticket for the Metrolink can be bought from a machine on the platform for £4.90 (or £5.50 for a family or 2 adults travelling together).
Meet at Lock Keepers Court, Droylsden (opposite Tesco) at 10.30 am on Sunday 7th April. Room for car parking at Lock Keepers Court. Lunch at Daisy Nook where toilets, hot drinks and snacks are available. Stout footwear ana waterproof clothing advised.
Hollinwood Canal near Littlemoss
Members and friends are invited to take a walk along the line of the canal - and return by tram!
The walk of around 6 miles will start at Fairfield Junction, Droylsden, and follow the route of the Hollinwood Branch Canal through Littlemoss and Daisy Nook to Hollinwood and then the line of the Werneth Canal to Washbrook. This includes following by road sections that have long been filled in.
Return to Droylsden will be by Metrolink tram, changing at Victoria. An off-peak Day ticket for the Metrolink can be bought from a machine on the platform for £4.90 (or £5.50 for a family or 2 adults travelling together).
Meet at Lock Keepers Court, Droylsden (opposite Tesco) at 10.30 am on Sunday 7th April. Room for car parking at Lock Keepers Court. Lunch at Daisy Nook where toilets, hot drinks and snacks are available. Stout footwear ana waterproof clothing advised.
Hollinwood Canal near Littlemoss
Monday, 11 March 2013
Events: March Working Party
Saturday 16th March 2013: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
Our second one-day working party of the year, mainly comprising vegetation clearance.
Why not come along and join in and make a difference? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Bring own lunch and drinks. Alternatively, hot drinks and snacks are available at the café.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Our second one-day working party of the year, mainly comprising vegetation clearance.
Why not come along and join in and make a difference? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Bring own lunch and drinks. Alternatively, hot drinks and snacks are available at the café.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Photos: February Working Party
Here are some photos from the two day working party in February with Waterway Recovery Group and Tameside Countryside Service. This was the second working party in Tameside and was on the stretch near Littlemoss Camp.
Team briefing at the start of Saturday's work.
Clearing vegetation overhanging the towpath near Littlemoss Camp.
Cutting back trees growing on the towpath.
Team briefing at the start of Saturday's work.
Clearing vegetation overhanging the towpath near Littlemoss Camp.
Cutting back trees growing on the towpath.
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Events: February Working Party
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd February 2013: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
Our second working party of 2013 is a two-day party with the support of Waterway Recovery Group. This will be our second weekend working on the Tameside section of the canal running towards Littlemoss.
Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am on each day. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Lunch and hot drinks will be available for a small charge.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Our second working party of 2013 is a two-day party with the support of Waterway Recovery Group. This will be our second weekend working on the Tameside section of the canal running towards Littlemoss.
Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am on each day. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Lunch and hot drinks will be available for a small charge.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Friday, 18 January 2013
Photos: January Working Party
Here are a few photos from the very cold working party in January. There was plenty of vegetation work to keep people warm!
Some of the gang getting ready to start. Only a dusting of snow, but very cold!
Clearing vegetation around Lock 19.
Clearing vegetation around Lock 19.
Some of the sprouting stumps to be cut back on the Fairbottom Branch.
You can't trust some people not to break the tools!
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Some of the gang getting ready to start. Only a dusting of snow, but very cold!
Clearing vegetation around Lock 19.
Clearing vegetation around Lock 19.
Some of the sprouting stumps to be cut back on the Fairbottom Branch.
You can't trust some people not to break the tools!
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Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Events: January Working Party
Sunday 20th January 2013: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
Our first working party of 2013 is a one-day party mainly comprising vegetation clearance.
Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Bring own lunch and drinks. Alternatively, hot drinks and snacks are available at the café.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Update 18th Jan: There is currently only a light dusting of snow on the ground in the area so the working party will still be going ahead on Sunday as planned.
Our first working party of 2013 is a one-day party mainly comprising vegetation clearance.
Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Bring own lunch and drinks. Alternatively, hot drinks and snacks are available at the café.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Update 18th Jan: There is currently only a light dusting of snow on the ground in the area so the working party will still be going ahead on Sunday as planned.
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