Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust
Restoring the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals to establish a navigable gateway to the Birmingham Canal Navigations, meanwhile creating a green and blue corridor for the benefit of our community.
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Latest News
St John’s Grange canal land transfer is complete
Land to help restore part of the Lichfield Canal has been transferred to us, thanks…
New ambassador for the Trust announced
We are pleased to announce that we have a new ambassador; Steve Court of ‘Court…
Brownhills Canal Festival another huge success
The Brownhills Canal Festival proved to be as popular as ever, with thousands of people…
News catch-up
Planning approval given for next stage of Lichfield Canal
Planning approval has been granted for the development of a new section of the Lichfield…
Changes to the LHCRT Board
It was announced at our AGM on 14 June that Peter Buck, our construction and…
Volunteers’ Week
This year is the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week. We’re celebrating the amazing work of our…
Let it Bloom June!
We’re not just restoring a canals, we’re also creating sustainable habitats for diversifying wildlife, increasing…
Annual General Meeting 2024
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 14 June 2024 at 7.15pm, in person and online….
Celebrations as the Lichfield Canal at Darnford Moors Ecology Park opens to the public
The Lichfield Canal at Darnford Moors Ecology Park was officially opened by TV’s Robbie Cumming,…
Lichfield hosts the Northern Canals Association meeting
In March we hosted the Northern Canals Association (NCA) spring meeting with trustees and volunteers…
Biffa Award project video released
Biffa Award funded our Darnford Moors Ecology Park project £300k through the Partnership Grant Scheme….
Workparty and Green Team catch-up
Fosseway Lane workparty update – August 2024
Since the last update we have continued working at Fosseway Lane, building gabion baskets and…
Tamworth Road Narrows workparty update – August 2024
Slow progress has been made since February due to the length of time it’s taken…
Let it Bloom June!
We’re not just restoring a canals, we’re also creating sustainable habitats for diversifying wildlife, increasing…
Fosseway Lane workparty update – June 2024
The Darnford Moors volunteer team relocated to Fosseway Lane in mid-April and the first task…
Green and Grounds team report – May 2024
How exciting to have Darnford Moors Ecology Park now open and exhibiting early evidence of…
LHCRT Events Calendar
Coming soon…
Guided Walk at Summerhill
Join us for a tour of the Lichfield Canal at Summerhill. Details Date and time: Sunday 13 October at 10.30am Starting point: Summerhill entrance gate ///fruitcake.robe.strutting Parking: There is no car park at this location, but there is a small amount of parking on the road. You may be able to park at the Boat Inn, by prior arrangement …
Summerhill, WS14 0BU United Kingdom
Autumn Show: CWAGMS presents Songs from the Shows
Our autumn show for 2024 is brought to you by Cannock Wood And Gentleshaw Musical Society (CWAGMS). Join us for our social event of the year - come and enjoy an evening of the very best songs from the shows, performed by a hugely talented local group. Their previous productions include 9 to 5, Oliver, The Snow Queen, Aladdin …
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Whittington, WS14 9LR United Kingdom
