MP gets to know the canal

Angela Rayner, MP for the Ashton under Lyne constituency, in which most of the canal's course is situated, joined members of the canal society today for a walk around the canal features in Daisy Nook Country Park.

Angela was elected as MP for Ashton in 2015, following the retirement of David Heyes, who is very supportive of canals. The visit has been planned for some time but had to fit in with Angela's busy schedule as Shadow Pensions Minister.


Angela Rayner MP takes a tour of the canal, with members of the society.
Photo: twitter.com/AngelaRayner

Major trim for offside vegetation

In our January working parties, volunteers from the canal society and Waterway Recovery Group achieved a long desired aim of trimming back vegetation on the offside of the canal near Pinch Farm.

The trees had hung across the canal, sometimes more than half way. We had received many comments about how bad the vegetation was looking. Eventually we were able to negotiate access to the land and work out a plan for how we would tackle the task.

The 'before and after' photos show what a difference the work has made to the the appearance of this stretch of water. The brambles and undergrowth that we cut back to get access to the trees will quickly grow back.


Looking towards Crime Lake - before.


Looking towards Crime Lake - after.


Looking towards the locks - before.


Looking towards the locks - after.

Event: January Working Party

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st January 2016: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 683 4470]
Our second working party of 2013 is a two-day party with the support of Waterway Recovery Group. The weekend will include some work in a new area.

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 683 4470 for more information.

Event: September Working Party

Sunday 13th September 2015: Working Party, Daisy Nook
One-day working party.

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!

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 683 4470 if you need more information.

Event: Annual Meeting 2015

A reminder that our Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2015 at 7.30 pm. The venue will once again be the back room at the Buffet Bar, Stalybridge Station. Members only due to limited space.

Working Party Report

Big thanks to all those who turned out for today's working party. Yesterday's rain had given way to a dry and humid day. The work was mainly around Lock 19 and the vegetation that was managed included lots of willow


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Event: June Working Party

Sunday 2nd May 2015: Working Party, Daisy Nook
One-day working party, 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!

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 683 4470 if you need more information.