New trustees welcomed to boost environmental and operational efforts
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of two new trustees to our team.
First excavations under London Road bridge
Work has started on the excavation of the Lichfield Canal under the London Road bridge, which is the first time the canal channel has been exposed under the bridge since the 1970s. The work is taking place to make headroom for equipment, which needs to be moved under the bridge to access lock 23. Trial holes will be dug …
LHCRT shines at the Lichfield Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
We are taking part in the wonderfully festive annual Lichfield Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival and encourage you all to visit and vote for your favourite tree. Our tree stands out with its unique canal-themed decorations, which have all been made by our volunteers. The decorations include miniature narrowboats and bridges, including the Lichfield Canal Aqueduct all on a blue …
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Tamworth Road Narrows workparty update – October 2024
Since August, our Tamworth Road team has been working on the buttressing on the offside of the channel, next to the old lock keeper’s cottage. This is because the canal will be much lower along here to get under Cricket Lane, so they’ve had to reinforce the higher land before digging the canal to its lower level. It’s a …
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Green and Grounds team report – October 2024
While most of us endured the so called ‘summer’ here this year, the brambles, nettles, thistles and other weeds had a terrific time. Therefore the last few months have needed even more cutting back, weeding between hedging saplings on the bunds, strimming, clearing paths and benches than usual. During the summer-holiday period there are always fewer volunteers on Saturday …
Roy McFarlane, Canal Laureate, joins us as Ambassador
Roy McFarlane, the esteemed Canal Laureate, has become an ambassador for Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust. Birmingham-born Roy is known for his evocative poetry, dedication to exploring the cultural and historical significance of Britain’s waterways, and his fondness for herons. He will work closely with us to raise awareness and support for the ongoing restoration. His involvement is …
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