Take a step back in time next weekend and find out the fascinating story of the old canal that passed through Droylsden, Littlemoss, Hollinwood and Daisy Nook Country Park and how this quiet backwater was once one of the area's busy transport routes!
A special Canal Heritage Day is taking place on Sunday 15th August at Daisy Nook Country Park, off Stannybrook Road between Ashton-under-Lyne and Failsworth.
There will be guided walks at 11.30 am and 2.00 pm during which you can learn about Daisy Nook, its Locks, Aqueducts and Tunnel, Crime Lake and other features. The walks are less than 2 miles in length and will start at the Visitor Centre.
Inside the Visitor Centre from 11.00 am to 3.30 pm there will be a continuous slide show of old photographs of the canal and displays from local canal groups. There will also be a range of canal-related activities for children.
The Canal Heritage Day is an annual event run by the Hollinwood Canal Society in conjunction with Oldham Countryside Service and aims to increase awareness of the canal that shaped the area that is now the Country Park.
Come along and find out about the rich Industrial and Transport Heritage that played a big part in our local history.
Friday, 6 August 2010
Monday, 19 July 2010
Hollinwood Goes East
Members of the Hollinwood Canal Society took a trip across the Pennines this weekend to represent the Society at the Chesterfield Canal Festival held at Worksop.
Damp weather kept the numbers of visitors to the Festival lower than expected but there was a constant trickle of people taking an interest in our display and in our canal.
Damp weather kept the numbers of visitors to the Festival lower than expected but there was a constant trickle of people taking an interest in our display and in our canal.
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Annual Meeting
The members' Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th July.
The meeting will be in the conservatory at the Dog and Partridge, Oldham Road, Ashton under Lyne at 7.30 pm. Postcode for Satnav is OL7 9PT.
The meeting will be followed by the opportunity to have a meal and/or a drink and chat with fellow members. Orders for meals will be taken before the meeting begins.
The meeting will be in the conservatory at the Dog and Partridge, Oldham Road, Ashton under Lyne at 7.30 pm. Postcode for Satnav is OL7 9PT.
The meeting will be followed by the opportunity to have a meal and/or a drink and chat with fellow members. Orders for meals will be taken before the meeting begins.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Noah’s Ark moors up at Daisy Nook!
As part of Oldham Countryside Service’s improvements to Daisy Nook Country Park, a children’s play area has been constructed in the shape of a boat.
Constructed mostly of wood, the boat has already been nicknamed by a number of visitors as “Noah’s Ark”!
A wooden walkway crosses a pond-dipping area in front of the boat, with a wall representing a pair of lock gates.
Canal pedants have pointed out that the “boat” represents a wide beamed vessel, rather than a narrow boat such as would have been seen on the Hollinwood Canal.
However, the Society is delighted that the design of this superb play area reflects the important role that boats played in the history of the Daisy Nook area.
Constructed mostly of wood, the boat has already been nicknamed by a number of visitors as “Noah’s Ark”!
A wooden walkway crosses a pond-dipping area in front of the boat, with a wall representing a pair of lock gates.
However, the Society is delighted that the design of this superb play area reflects the important role that boats played in the history of the Daisy Nook area.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Website Improved!
The Hollinwood Canal Society website has been re-launched today with a much improved layout and more content!
The site has been sorted into four main sections. One section contains information about the canal itself, one is about the Society and one is a Gallery section featuring a variety of photographs. The fourth section is the News section and appears here in the form of a blog, which means that you can write comments about items, should you wish!
More content will be added, including maps and aerial views.
The new site tries to conform with accessibility guidelines, making it easy to read, even for those with visual or other disabilities.
Why not make a comment to let us know what you think?
Don't forget to call back later to see what else has been added!
The site has been sorted into four main sections. One section contains information about the canal itself, one is about the Society and one is a Gallery section featuring a variety of photographs. The fourth section is the News section and appears here in the form of a blog, which means that you can write comments about items, should you wish!
More content will be added, including maps and aerial views.
The new site tries to conform with accessibility guidelines, making it easy to read, even for those with visual or other disabilities.
Why not make a comment to let us know what you think?
Don't forget to call back later to see what else has been added!
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Events: March Working Party
20th/21st March 2010: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
If you have not been on a working party before, why not come along and join in? You will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities!
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am on either day. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Light refreshments provided. Lunch available at minimal cost.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
If you have not been on a working party before, why not come along and join in? You will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities!
Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am on either day. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Light refreshments provided. Lunch available at minimal cost.
Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Droylsden Marina in use!
The new Marina at the Droylsden end of the Hollinwood Canal is now in use and boats have started to moor there.
The management of the marina is being carried out by Portland Basin Marina and enquiries about moorings should be made to 0161 330 3133.
Construction of the homes and offices in the Droylsden Wharf scheme around the marina is currently on hold due to the recession, so there had been worries that the marina might sit disused for a while.
The floating mooring pontoons were put in place by development owners Watkin Jones. Guy Holding of Portland Basin Marina has installed power and water and made access to the pontoons secure.
Boats moored at the floating pontoons
The marina offers boaters electrical power metered to every boat, water supply on the pontoon and secure lock-in access. Elsan disposal is available nearby at Fairfield Junction. Gas bottles can be supplied.
Boats moored at the floating pontoons
The marina is close to frequent bus services, Droylsden Library, shops and a 24-hour Tesco.
Guy says that he has had a lot of enquiries and hopes to fill the pontoons before long.
The management of the marina is being carried out by Portland Basin Marina and enquiries about moorings should be made to 0161 330 3133.
Construction of the homes and offices in the Droylsden Wharf scheme around the marina is currently on hold due to the recession, so there had been worries that the marina might sit disused for a while.
The floating mooring pontoons were put in place by development owners Watkin Jones. Guy Holding of Portland Basin Marina has installed power and water and made access to the pontoons secure.
Boats moored at the floating pontoons
The marina offers boaters electrical power metered to every boat, water supply on the pontoon and secure lock-in access. Elsan disposal is available nearby at Fairfield Junction. Gas bottles can be supplied.
Boats moored at the floating pontoons
The marina is close to frequent bus services, Droylsden Library, shops and a 24-hour Tesco.
Guy says that he has had a lot of enquiries and hopes to fill the pontoons before long.
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