Our historic boat Python will be taking a starring role in the Historic Boat Rally at Braunston Marina on 29th and 30th June. Along with its sister boat Panther, Python will be leading the celebrity opening. Ivor Caplan, Chair of the Inland Waterways Association, will be steering Panther whilst Audrey Smith OBE, former Chair of…
Read MoreTo download a copy of the full brochure, click here. Bookings Booking in advance is essential for all walks. No ticket is needed, the Walk Leader will have a list on the day. To book, click on the link at the bottom of your chosen walk(s). This will take you to the Chesterfield Visitor…
Read More6th June 2019
You may remember the consultation held by HS2 last autumn on their Working Draft Environmental Statement.
Our response is here.
To read the report on the consulation affecting our section, click here.
To see the full report, click here.
The canal is mentioned lots of times and there are lots of quotes.
Afternoon Tea Cruises on Madeline.
Every Wednesday from 5th June to 17th July.
Two hour trips leaving Hollingwood Hub at 2 p.m.
£14.50 per person.
The price includes Afternoon Tea provided by Katey’s Coffee Shop.
Booking essential, ring 01629 533020.
We are offering even more of our ever popular Fish & Chip cruises this year. All these cruises must be booked in advance by ringing 01629 533020. Tapton Lock John Varley will be running two hour lunchtime Fish & Chip cruises from Tapton Lock on May 22nd, June 5th, June 19th, July 3rd and…
Read More26th May 2019
Two weeks ago, the BBC came with Matt Baker to cover the canal for Countryfile.
They filmed on Madeline, at Hartington Harbour, Turnerwood and Whitsunday Pie Lock.
Matt interviewed lots of Trust members.
It was shown today.
To view it on iPlayer, click here.
Chris Kiddey from Calendar came to make a film about how people were going to vote in the European Elections. He chose Madeline as the perfect vehicle.
It was shown on 21st May.
There are some wonderful drone shots.
To watch it, click here.
In February, Huckleberry Films came to Hollingwood Hub to do some interviews and get some footage for a video for the Inland Waterways Association. The premise of the video was to show that waterway restoration schemes are not just a means to an end; they have a life of their own and can bring quantifiable…
Read More7th April 2019 You may remember our Archaeological Dig in 2015, click here. Doubtless lots of you will remember the fabulous Last Cuckoo dig in 2017, click here. On the last day of the latter dig, we discovered the end of a third boat, but never had time to investigate further. Our Work Party has…
Read More16th March 2019 The Chesterfield Cycle Campaign has very kindly donated a public bicycle pump for Hollingwood Hub. For safety, it is bolted down under the shutters, but is available from at least 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, i.e. when the shutters are up. It is free for anyone to use. “Chesterfield Cycle…
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