Stratford Canal Society Events

The STRATFORD upon AVON CANAL SOCIETY

Events

Dates for Your Diary -

1. Vaughan Welch, IWA West Midlands Region Chairman has been in contact regarding the opening of the Droitwich Barge Canal which will take place on Saturday 11th September at 11am. He is keen that about 12 boats take part in the event. As the canal will not be open generally after the event due to water shortages, this is a unique opportunity for members who have a boat in the area to be among the first to go up the Droitwich from the River Severn. If you are interested please contact Vaughan by email: vaughan.welch@waterways.org.uk

2. Saturday 4th September at 7.30pm, Life & Times is presenting "Where the Working Boats Went", an evening of folk music at Lady Lane Wharf, Earlswood. Visitors will be treated to a show in drama and song about the waterways, past and present. The show includes genuine canal facts and stories with 12 new songs, rarely heard songs and old favourites and the audience is encouraged to join in.
Adults: £3.00, Children £2.00
For more information call 07831192663 or 07817 911835 or
01564 702521

3. Wednesday 8th September at 7.30pm, IWA Warwickshire meeting: "The Five Kingdoms Tour" with James Griffin (owner of Ocean Princess) at The Sports Connexion Leisure Centre, Ryton-on-Dunsmore CV8 3FL

Illustrated Book on the Stratford Canal

Announcement by our Chairman, Steve Burt

It has been suggested that a good use of SonACS funds would be to publish a pictorial book to be a lasting record of the canal and this Society.

I'm delighted with the response. We have a range of pictures showing the history and unusual happenings over 50 years. I'm sure there is far more material and urge you to get that box down from the loft. Modern scanning methods can enable us to copy prints, negatives and slides so originals can be returned to you.

This is a project that will take time (a commodity in short supply) so bear with us. If you have publishing experience and would like to get involved in this project please contact me.

The Society arranges events for the enjoyment of members. Details will appear below when available