Far sighted? Your name could be on the Lichfield Canal far into the future with our 2020 Piling Appeal
Channel protection for the highly visible section beside Falkland Road and Tamworth Road enable donors to have a personal tag attached to the steel piling to acknowledge their contibution.
ONLY £20.00 per pile
Where is my Tag? - this page lists the sponsor's message tags so far and where to find them.
Please note: We are currently experiencing delays in the installation of more piling and are working to resolve the issue.
June 2020 - Piling began
In January 2020, Staffordshire County Council transferred ownership to our Trust the first length of the Falkland Road environmental corridor, reserved since the bypass was constructed in 2006. This will accommodate a diversion of the Lichfield Canal replacing the original route past the historic Sandfields Waterworks which has been redeveloped since the canal was legally closed in 1954.
Steel sheet piling is a well-proven, robust, long-term solution to water containment where the bank has to be supported, such as for the towpath, or there is limited land available. The Falkland Road section adjoins the now largely complete Fosseway Heath section with its public Nature Trail and will add another length to the popular Heritage Towpath Trail flanking the Lichfield Canal.
Whilst our Trust is grateful for the generosity of donors who support the cause, here is an opportunity for you to be recognised by a brief name tag permanently attached to the sponsored piles: for example, a personal name, a memorable pet, a Club group or secret code known to the donor! At Darnford, shown in the photo below, there are 400 tags from 20 years ago as an acknowledgement to those donors.
Example of tags on similar piling at Darnford 
October 2020 - Piling progress
Pending acquisition from Staffordshire County Council of the remaining length towards Birmingham Road, work is now largely complete on the initial 85-metre length shown here. The 300 metal tags ordered with donations are being embossed for fixing as quickly as possible.
March 2021- The tags are going on
The volunteers behind the scenes have engraved and painted the first batch of the requested name tags and the first batch have been fitted.
Thanks so much to all our supporters who have so generously given to our piling appeal which is still open.
This page lists the message tags and where to find them.
October 2020 - Piling begins at Tamworth Road
Meanwhile, work is now in progress at Gallows Reach, just off Tamworth Road, where a narrow section has to be piled.
We thank all contributors for responding to this popular 2020 PILING Appeal.
Please note: The Trust will make every effort to fix a tag with a message of your choice in your preferred location but cannot make any guarantees as to the time scale, or the location. We are currently experiencing delays in the installation of more piling and are working to resolve the issue. No responsibility can be accepted for errors and omissions although we will always try to correct any mistakes.
Use the PayPal button to make a Donation.
Enter an amount of your choosing eg. £20 for 1 pile; £40 for 2 piles; though one pile actually costs nearer £100 to install.
* IF YOU ARE A UK TAX-PAYER please register for GIFT-AID using the GIFT-AID FORM below or simply email bob.williams@lhcrt.org.uk *
All donations will be acknowledged.
Donors of £1,000 or more will be offered complimentary Life Membership (if not already registered with our Trust).
PLEASE ADD A MESSAGE TO THE PAYPAL CHECKOUT
with wording of up to 20-CHARACTERS to emboss on the piling tag.
INDICATE IN THE MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE - Falkland Rd. or Tamworth Rd.
We will try to accomodate your wish.
Download, print, and submit the form below to:
Either MAKE A DONATION NOW
e.g. £40 for 2 piles; £100 for 5 piles; £200 for 10 piles
We would require a minimum of £20 per tag, though one pile actually costs nearer £100.
And/or SIGN A PLEDGE TO MAKE FUTURE DONATIONS
e.g. £20 a month for 6 months, i.e. £120 for 6 piles, or £40 a month for 10 months, i.e. £400 for 20 piles.
Donations will be acknowledged and for pledges, we will send you a regular payments form for your use.
INDICATE ON THE FORM IF YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE - Falkland Rd. or Tamworth Rd. We will try to accommodate your wish.
Return the form to our Treasurer at:
LHCRT Ltd,
29 Hall Lane,
Hammerwich,
Burntwood,
Staffs. WS7 0JP
If you are a UK taxpayer then Gift Aid can make your donation worth more.
For every £1 you give us we get an extra 25p from the Inland Revenue.
If you are eligible please register with us using this form so we can claim on your behalf.
We will continue to claim Gift Aid on any donations you make to us, so please tell us if you are no longer eligible.
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“Lichfield Canal Trust” is a business name of the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited Reg. No. 2456172, and a Registered Charity No. 702429