Another great reason to get on the canal network as ABC Boat Hire launches a new fund-raising scheme with Shropshire Union Canal Society and local producers Monty’s Brewery and Henstone Distillers to raise funds for the restoration of the Montgomery Canal.
Continue reading “ABC Boat Hire launches fundraising scheme with Shropshire Union Canal Society”Montygomery Canal restoration project ahead of schedule
Shropshire Union Canal Society makes the money go further!
The Shropshire Union Canal Society’s contract to rebuild Crickheath Tramway Wharf and restore nearly 400m of the Montgomery Canal is coming in under budget and ahead of schedule.
Continue reading “Montygomery Canal restoration project ahead of schedule”Schoolhouse Bridge officially opens
Following a successful £1.1 million project supported by people across the country, its reinstatement was marked on 28th June by Anna Turner JP, Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire.
A plaque was unveiled by the Lord-Lieutenant to celebrate the culmination of years of planning and fund-raising by local canal charities working together as Restore the Montgomery Canal!
Continue reading “Schoolhouse Bridge officially opens”Montgomery Canal volunteers get another boost
North-Shropshire-based Henstone distillery will be helping the Shropshire Union Canal Society raise funds to restore the Montgomery Canal.
Volunteers who are currently working to restore a section of the canal south of Crickheath in Shropshire, are welcoming the support of another local business.
Continue reading “Montgomery Canal volunteers get another boost”Restore the Montgomery Canal! Appeal – Half way there
We are delighted that the Restore the Montgomery Canal! Appeal has already raised 50% of its £250,000 target.
Launched at the June 2023 Crickheath Basin Re-opening, the Appeal is for money to enable us and the valiant volunteers to continue the work of closing the Shropshire Gap – restoring the two miles of dry Canal between Crickheath and Llanymynech. Without funds, we cannot pay for the materials and equipment hire needed.
Continue reading “Restore the Montgomery Canal! Appeal – Half way there”