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1 week ago

Many thanks to the Birmingham Canal Navigation Society (BCNS), South Birmingham Labour Party Group and Nifty Fifties Shenley Green for their invitations to give a presentation on the History and Restoration of the Dudley No 2 Canal. Bit unusual to give 3 presentations in 5 days but very worthwhile. Thanks for the huge interest shown, also donations to our restoration fund and offers of help. The Canal became part of the BCN in 1846, and discussing the history was challenging. The Labour group kindly offered to help with Newsletter distribution and linking to schools. Also very lively discussion and questions from the Nifty Fifties group with lots of engagement and support for the canal. Interesting reminiscence of boats on the canal with one member remembering the blacksmith shoeing the horses pulling the boats. Like a presentation? - E-mail nbhugh@gmail.com ... See more

2 weeks ago

Big thanks to the Birmingham University Conservation Volunteers for their much-appreciated hard work to keep the path along Harborne Wharf clear. Last minute change of date from Sunday to Saturday was certainly a good decision as the weather was beautiful. Even the ducks seemed happy ... See more

2 weeks ago

Unite Students, the UK’s largest owner, manager, and developer of purpose-built student accommodation, has generously agreed a £20,000 donation towards the cost of the boat turning area (Winding Hole) to be built right in front of their new building, helping to make Selly Oak an attractive destination. The canal runs directly outside one of Unite’s newest properties, Battery Park, and the works are part of Unite’s efforts to improve conditions and safety around the canal for the local community and its students alike, with volunteer days where Unite and the University of Birmingham have dredged the canal and cleaned up the tow path. More such days are planned through 2020. Unite Students, provides a home for over 74,000 students each year, in 175 properties located in 27 leading university towns and cities and is the latest organisation to support the first part of the restoration of the Dudley No 2 canal. Victoria Simmons, Area Manager of Birmingham, Unite Students, comments “Our top priority is keeping our students safe, and we want to extend this to the local community. We are proud to be able to make a positive impact, working with local charities and the university to make the local area a better place for all" ... See more

2 weeks ago

More work in progress photos from Arthur with especially nice choppy water picture taken this morning. You will notice that the Sheet Metal Piling has been upgraded to the stronger cantilever piling. This is good news and more robust for a Winding Hole. When completed it will be the best and most admired Winding Hole in Birmingham! ... See more

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Lapal Canal Trust – Postal Address: 18, St Georges Close, Birmingham, B15 3TP – Registered in England (No. 2721675) – Registered office: 18, St Georges Close, Birmingham, B15 3TP– Registered charity (No. 1013845) and a non-profit distributing company limited by guarantee.

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