| Date |
Group |
Event |
Contact(s) |
Tel |
Email |
Dec 26-Jan 1
|
Camp 200925 |
Wilts & Berks Canal: Scrub bashing. Accom: Watchfield. Leader: Moose, Asst: Ian Bunn, Cook: Maria. |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Dec 26-Jan 3
|
WBCT |
Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Camp: Working at Seven Locks, Accom: Foxton |
Rachael Banyard |
01249-892289 |
|
Dec 31 Thu
|
WRG/IWA |
Restoration Awards: One month to nominations deadline for Christopher Power Prize and Cyril Styring Trophy. |
IWA Head Office |
01494-783453 |
|
Jan 1 Fri
|
Navvies |
Press date for issue 239: including Canal Societies directory |
Martin Ludgate |
020-8693-3266 |
martin.ludgate@wrg.org.uk |
Jan 9/10
|
wrgNW |
Lancaster Canal: (possibly Tewitfield) |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Jan 9/10
|
KESCRG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Clearing fallen trees under power line at Eisey (and KESCRG AGM) |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Jan 9/10
|
NWPG |
Basingstoke Canal |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
Jan 9/10
|
Essex WRG |
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Jan 10 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Bacton Wood / Wherry Inn |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Jan 16/17
|
London WRG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Jan 16/17
|
wrgBITM |
Chichester Ship Canal: Scrub bashing on towpath near Donnington |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Jan 16 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Jan 24 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Ebridge |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Jan 31 Sun
|
WRG/IWA |
Restoration Awards: Nominations deadline for Christopher Power Prize and Cyril Styring Trophy. |
IWA Head Office |
01494-783453 |
|
Feb 6/7
|
London WRG |
Hereford & Gloucester Canal: Yarkhill |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Feb 6/7
|
wrgNW |
Chesterfield Canal |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Feb 6/7
|
KESCRG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Feb 6/7
|
Essex WRG |
Foxton Inclined Plane |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Feb 7 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Ebridge |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Feb 13-20
|
Camp 201001 |
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation: Bank protection, painting, towpath clearance and general repairs to the navigation. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Feb 20/21
|
wrgBITM |
Grantham Canal: Scrub bashing and stump pulling at Manns Bridge |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Feb 20/21
|
NWPG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
Feb 20 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Feb 21 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Honing Staithe Cut / Walk |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Feb 22 Mon
|
Dig Deep |
Dig Deep committee meeting: Venue: 'Back of Beyond', Kings Road, Reading |
Bill Nicholson |
01844-343369 |
|
Feb 27/28
|
London WRG |
Basingstoke Canal |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Feb 27 Sat
|
D&SCSG |
Dorset & Somerset Canal: Guided tour of Fussells Boat Lift excavated remains. Private land, so bookings only. No casual visitors at any time. (This is shooting country.) |
Derrick Hunt |
01225-863066 |
derrickjohnhunt@btinternet.com |
Mar 1 Mon
|
Navvies |
Press date for issue 240 |
Martin Ludgate |
020-8693-3266 |
martin.ludgate@wrg.org.uk |
Mar 6/7
|
Essex WRG |
Wilts & Berks Canal |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Mar 6 Sat
|
WRG/KESCRG |
Barn Dance: Benson Village Hall. Possibly publicity workshop beforehand. |
|
|
barndance@kescrg.org.uk |
Mar 13/14
|
KESCRG |
Basingstoke Canal |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Mar 14 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Briggate |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Mar 20/21
|
wrgNW |
Hollinwood Canal |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Mar 20/21
|
wrgBITM |
Hereford & Gloucester Canal: Llanthony Lock |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Mar 27/28
|
London WRG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Mar 27/28
|
NWPG |
Basingstoke Canal |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
Mar 27 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Mar 27-Apr 5
|
Camp 201002 |
Easter Camp: Wilts & Berks Canal: Steppingstones Lane Bridge. Note date changed from Apr 2-10. Cost œ72 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Mar 28 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Briggate |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Apr 10/11
|
KESCRG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Apr 10/11
|
Essex WRG |
Lichfield & Hatherton Canals |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Apr 11 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Honing Lock |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Apr 17/18
|
London WRG |
B.C.N. Cleanup: NOTE date changed from Mar 21/22. Centrally booked |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Apr 17/18
|
wrgNW |
Lichfield Canal: (provisional) |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Apr 17/18
|
wrgBITM |
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation: To be confirmed. |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Apr 25 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Honing / Staithe Cut |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
May 1/2/3
|
wrgNW |
Mon & Brec Canal: Joint dig with Essex & wrgSW. Preparing for Whit Trailboat Rally |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
May 1/2/3
|
Essex WRG |
Mon & Brec Canal: 3-day weekend with WRG NW. |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
May 1/2
|
KESCRG |
Wendover Arm: (Sat/Sun of bank holiday weekend) |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
May 1/2/3
|
wrgBITM |
Canalway Cavalcade, Little Venice: BITM Sales Stall |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
May 8 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
May 9 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Bacton Lock |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
May 14/15/16
|
wrgBITM |
Rickmansworth Festival: Site Services & sales stand. Open to public on Sat & Sun |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
May 15/16
|
London WRG |
T.B.A. |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
May 15/16
|
NWPG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
May 22 Sat
|
WRG |
Leaders Training Day: for canal camp and work party leaders on Saturday, then PPE packing and WRG Committee on Sunday |
Mike Palmer |
01564-785293 |
mike.palmer@wrg.org.uk |
May 22/23
|
wrgNW |
Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
May 23 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Bacton Lock |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
May 29/30/31
|
KESCRG |
Bhaji stand at Wendover Arm Festival |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
May 29/30/31
|
wrgBITM |
Wendover Arm Festival: Site Services and BITM Sales Stall |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Jun 5/6
|
Essex WRG |
Wilts & Berks Canal |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Jun 5/6
|
WRG |
WRG Training Weekend: at Lichfield. NOTE CHANGE OF DATE from May 16/17, now on June 5/6 |
Jenny Black |
01494-783453 |
training@wrg.org.uk |
Jun 6 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Briggate |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Jun 12/13
|
KESCRG |
T.B.A. |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Jun 12/13
|
London WRG |
T.B.A. |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Jun 12 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Jun 18-20
|
wrgNW |
Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival: Sales Stand |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Jun 19/20
|
wrgBITM |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Jun 20 Sun
|
EAWA/NWDCT |
North Walsham & Dilham Canal: Ebridge |
David Revill |
01603-738648 |
davgis@live.co.uk |
Jun 26/27
|
NWPG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
Jun 26-Jul 3
|
Camp 201003 |
Cotswolds (Goughs Orchard Lock): Rebuilding lock walls, coping stones, replace bywash. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jun 26-Jul 3
|
Camp 201004 |
Montgomery Canal: Reconstructing stone wall, site clearance, concrete foundations, transplanting vegetation. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 3/4
|
wrgNW |
T.B.A. |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 3/4
|
Essex WRG |
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 3-10
|
Camp 201005 |
Cotswolds (Goughs Orchard Lock): Rebuilding lock walls, coping stones, replace bywash. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 3-10
|
Camp 201006 |
Montgomery Canal: Reconstructing stone wall, site clearance, concrete foundations, transplanting vegetation. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 10/11
|
London WRG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 10-17
|
Camp 201007 |
Cotswolds (Goughs Orchard Lock): Rebuilding lock walls, coping stones, replace bywash. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 10-17
|
Camp 201008 |
Chesterfield Canal: Constructing a wash wall, block laying, concrete and bentonite matting. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 17/18
|
wrgBITM |
T.B.A. |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Jul 17-24
|
Camp 201009 |
Cotswolds (Goughs Orchard Lock): Rebuilding lock walls, coping stones, replace bywash. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 17-24
|
Camp 201010 |
Grantham Canal: Restoration of a culvert, vegetation clearance. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 17/18
|
wrgNW |
Chesterfield Canal (Worksop): Sales Stand |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 24 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Jul 24-31
|
Camp 201011 |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project led by KESCRG. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 24-31
|
Camp 201012 |
Grantham Canal: Restoration of a culvert, vegetation clearance. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 31-Aug 7
|
Camp 201013 |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Jul 31-Aug 7
|
Camp 201014 |
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation: Bank protection, painting, towpath clearance and general repairs to navigation AND repairs to brick walls on Treasure Island. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 7/8
|
London WRG |
Wey & Arun Canal |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 7-14
|
Camp 201015 |
Mon & Brec Canal: Continued restoration of locks using heritage construction skills, vegetation clearance. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 7-14
|
Camp 201016 |
Basingstoke Canal: Installation of a pipeline, and improvement works. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 7-14
|
Camp 201017 |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project, led by NWPG. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 13/14/15
|
Essex WRG |
Foxton Inclined Plane: Assisting with Foxton Festival |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 14-21
|
Camp 201018 |
Mon & Brec Canal: Continued restoration of locks using heritage construction skills, vegetation clearance. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 14-21
|
Camp 201019 |
Basingstoke Canal: Installation of a pipeline, and improvement works. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 23-Sep 2
|
Camp 201020 |
National Festival at Beale Park: Site Services. Cost œ80 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Aug 28-30
|
KESCRG |
Bhaji stand at National, Beale Park |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Sep 4/5
|
Essex WRG |
Lichfield & Hatherton Canals |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Sep 4 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Sep 11/12
|
KESCRG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Sep 11/12
|
London WRG |
T.B.A. |
Tim Lewis |
07802-518094 |
london@wrg.org.uk |
Sep 11/12
|
NWPG |
Wey & Arun Canal |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
Sep 18/19
|
wrgNW |
T.B.A. |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Sep 18/19
|
wrgBITM |
T.B.A. |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Oct 2/3
|
KESCRG |
Wey & Arun Canal |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Oct 2/3
|
Essex WRG |
T.B.A. |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Oct 9 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Oct 16/17
|
wrgNW |
T.B.A. |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Oct 16/17
|
wrgBITM |
T.B.A. |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Oct 23-30
|
Camp 201021 |
Grand Western Canal: Scrub bashing, tree felling, restoration work in the main chamber. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Oct 23-30
|
Camp 201022 |
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation: Bank protection, painting, towpath clearance and general repairs to navigation. Cost œ56 |
|
01494-783453 |
enquiries@wrg.org.uk |
Nov 6/7
|
wrgNW |
Bonfire Bash?: (provisional date) |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Nov 6/7
|
KESCRG |
WRG Reunion |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Nov 6/7
|
NWPG |
Wey & Arun Canal |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
Nov 6/7
|
Essex WRG |
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Nov 13 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|
Nov 20/21
|
wrgBITM |
T.B.A. |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Dec 4/5
|
wrgNW |
T.B.A. |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
nw@wrg.org.uk |
Dec 4/5
|
KESCRG |
Xmas Party |
Eddie Jones |
0845-226-8589 |
eddie@kescrg.org.uk |
Dec 4/5
|
Essex WRG |
Foxton Inclined Plane |
John Gale |
01376-334896 |
essex@wrg.org.uk |
Dec 11/12
|
wrgBITM |
T.B.A. |
Dave Wedd |
01252-874437 |
bookings@wrgBITM.org.uk |
Dec 11/12
|
NWPG |
Thames & Severn Canal: Eisey Lock. Dig Deep project |
Graham Hawkes |
0118-941-0586 |
grahamhawkes@btinternet.com |
Dec 18 Sat
|
wrgNW |
'Paper Chase' waste paper collection |
David McCarthy MBE |
0161-740-2179 |
|