Work on the Gallows Reach section of the Lichfield Canal continues to move forward, with ongoing progress visible from Tamworth Road Narrows through to Gallows Wharf. Volunteers and contractors have been pushing ahead, bringing the next stretch of the line ever closer to completion. In the latest update video, you’ll see how each section is developing, what has been …
Gallows Reach progress update and a revised culvert date Read More »
The Environment Agency has donated surplus construction materials to LHCRT, supporting sustainable canal restoration and accelerating volunteer work on the Lichfield Canal.
Our May 2026 draw included 266 members – eligible to share £399 in the draw.
During winter and early spring, when our corporate volunteers are warm in their offices, warehouses and factories, we rely upon our other body of helpers to look after our sites: the young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) scheme. Who are these willing (and some less willing) volunteers who turn out in all weathers every …
At Phase 1 we made the most of the two bank holidays at Easter by progressing with the restoration
In the first week of January we were joined on site by Walsh Construction. They were contracted to reinforce 60m of canal wall and sheet pile 130m on the non-towpath side. The idea being that the volunteers would follow on with the concrete canal base. During January and February we had some of the wettest weather on record, which …
