The Montgomery Canal – Camlas Maldwyn
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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”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”
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”
A number of local canal organisations – including the Friends of the Montgomery Canal – have exhibition space to showcase the history of canals not only in Shrewsbury but further afield in Shropshire.
Continue reading “Canal Exhibition at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings”
Dave Carter, SUCS Chairman said: “Last year will go down in the society’s history as a great year, we had funding from many sponsors, especially the National Heritage Lottery Fund, but without our team of volunteers who turned out in all weathers and worked so hard, none of this would have been possible. The challenge now is to keep this rate of progress going in 2024 but I think, as Tom Fulda takes over as project manager, this is assured”.
Continue reading “A Successful Year for Montgomery Canal Volunteers”