MikeChase-WRG-KrazyKrew http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/ 17 rows en-gb 60 IWA National Waterways Festival Redhill-on-Soar http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1776956.html Views from around the IWA National Waterways Festival held at Redhill on Soar over the Bank Holiday Weekend 29-31 October 2009 Friday 28 August 2009: Views from around the IWA National Waterways Festival held at Redhill on Soar over the Bank Holiday Weekend 29-31 October 2009

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]]> Fri Aug 28 2009 WRG Canal Camp August 2009 - Chesterfield Canal http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1765819.html A week spent on the Chesterfield Canal, building a section of the towpath wash wall on the bend north of Station Road Bridge, Renishaw. Also includes before and after pictures, and visits to other sections of the canal. See also Trans-Pennine Trail sections 10 and 11 in May 2009. Saturday 15 August 2009: A week spent on the Chesterfield Canal, building a section of the towpath wash wall on the bend north of Station Road Bridge, Renishaw. Also includes before and after pictures, and visits to other sections of the canal. See also Trans-Pennine Trail sections 10 and 11 in May 2009.

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Horseboating Society - Castlefield to Audenshaw http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1764663.html For the final leg of their return journey from Audenshaw to Sowerby Bridge, I joined the Horseboating Society for the journey from Castlefield to Audenshaw, including the notorious Rochdale Nine through Manchester City Centre, possibly the hardest stretch of canal in the country to tackle with a horse-drawn narrowboat, and the 18 locks of the Ashton Canal. Sunday 9 August 2009: For the final leg of their return journey from Audenshaw to Sowerby Bridge, I joined the Horseboating Society for the journey from Castlefield to Audenshaw, including the notorious Rochdale Nine through Manchester City Centre, possibly the hardest stretch of canal in the country to tackle with a horse-drawn narrowboat, and the 18 locks of the Ashton Canal.

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]]> Sun Aug 9 2009 MBBCS - Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal - Agecroft http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1764647.html Works carried out by Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society members, assisted by WRGNW, clearing the towpath edge to create a pathway between Park House and Agecorft Bridges in Agecroft (Work was progressing from the previous day which I was unable to attend) Sunday 5 July 2009: Works carried out by Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society members, assisted by WRGNW, clearing the towpath edge to create a pathway between Park House and Agecorft Bridges in Agecroft (Work was progressing from the previous day which I was unable to attend)

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]]> Sun Jul 5 2009 WRG Canal Camp June 2009 - Montgomery Canal http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1762461.html A week spent on the Montgomery Canal rebuilding a wash wall at Crickheath Wharf, after site clearance and dismantling of existing by previous camp. Also includes visits to Llanymynech Heritage Area, Vyrnwy Aqueduct, and tour of Montgomery Canal (south of Llanymynech). Note on photos - some photos taken by others, denoted by suffix in title - HG = Helen Gardner, SH = Steve Harmes, JC = John Corble, MC = Martyn Clapham, AJ = Alan Jervis Saturday 27 June 2009: A week spent on the Montgomery Canal rebuilding a wash wall at Crickheath Wharf, after site clearance and dismantling of existing by previous camp. Also includes visits to Llanymynech Heritage Area, Vyrnwy Aqueduct, and tour of Montgomery Canal (south of Llanymynech). Note on photos - some photos taken by others, denoted by suffix in title - HG = Helen Gardner, SH = Steve Harmes, JC = John Corble, MC = Martyn Clapham, AJ = Alan Jervis

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]]> Sat Jun 27 2009 Trans-Pennine Trail - Chesterfield - Meadowhall http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1757323.html Cycling Stage 11 of the Trans-Pennine Trail 24 miles, Chesterfield to Meadowhall via Tapton, Hollingwood, Staveley, Renishaw (via Cuckoo Way), Killamarsh, Bieghton, Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve, Handsworth, Wybourn, Sheffield, Attercliffe and Carbrook Saturday 30 May 2009: Cycling Stage 11 of the Trans-Pennine Trail 24 miles, Chesterfield to Meadowhall via Tapton, Hollingwood, Staveley, Renishaw (via Cuckoo Way), Killamarsh, Bieghton, Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve, Handsworth, Wybourn, Sheffield, Attercliffe and Carbrook

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 Trans-Pennine Trail - Rotherham - Chesterfield http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1757316.html Cycling Stage 10 of the Trans-Pennine Trail 27 miles, Rotherham to Chesterfield via Whiston, Ulley, Aston, Woodhouse, Swallownest, Rother Valley Country Park, Killamarsh, Renishaw, Staveley, Inkersall Green and Brimington Common Saturday 23 May 2009: Cycling Stage 10 of the Trans-Pennine Trail 27 miles, Rotherham to Chesterfield via Whiston, Ulley, Aston, Woodhouse, Swallownest, Rother Valley Country Park, Killamarsh, Renishaw, Staveley, Inkersall Green and Brimington Common

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 MSCS - Ashton Canal, Stockport Branch - Clayton Junction http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1717453.html The first work party organised by the Manchester & Stockport Canal Society. Work involved clearance work to the towpath bridge at the junction of the Ashton Canal and the former Stockport Branch Canal, which we aim to restore. Work was unfortunately curtailed earlier then planned by torrential rain. Sunday 17 May 2009: The first work party organised by the Manchester & Stockport Canal Society. Work involved clearance work to the towpath bridge at the junction of the Ashton Canal and the former Stockport Branch Canal, which we aim to restore. Work was unfortunately curtailed earlier then planned by torrential rain.

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 MBBCS - Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal - Ladyshore http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1710448.html Works carried out by Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society members, assisted by WRGNW, clearing the towpath edge for some distance either way from Ladyshore Bridge, Little Lever. (Work was progressing from the previous day, which I was unable to attend) Sunday 10 May 2009: Works carried out by Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society members, assisted by WRGNW, clearing the towpath edge for some distance either way from Ladyshore Bridge, Little Lever. (Work was progressing from the previous day, which I was unable to attend)

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]]> Sun May 10 2009 WRGNW - Lichfield Canal - Borrowcop Locks http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1700714.html WRGNW and Essex WRG joint dig at the Tamworth Road (Borrowcop Locks) Site near Lichfield. Work tackled included - Removal of safety fencing around Lock 25 and re-erection around main site, removing old footbridge and erecting safety rail around lock. Dismantle existing spillway edge and lay footings for new inlet. Excavate chamber fror new bywash sump, and lay concrete pad at bottom. Mark out for new spillway channel alongside Lock 25. Continue brickwork around bywash outfall below Lock 25. Saturday 2 May 2009: WRGNW and Essex WRG joint dig at the Tamworth Road (Borrowcop Locks) Site near Lichfield. Work tackled included - Removal of safety fencing around Lock 25 and re-erection around main site, removing old footbridge and erecting safety rail around lock. Dismantle existing spillway edge and lay footings for new inlet. Excavate chamber fror new bywash sump, and lay concrete pad at bottom. Mark out for new spillway channel alongside Lock 25. Continue brickwork around bywash outfall below Lock 25.

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Horseboating Society - Uppermill to Marsden http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1700680.html As part of return journey from Audenshaw to Huddersfield (unfortunately curtailed at Marsden due to a leaking culvert), I joined the Horseboating Society for the journey from Uppermill to Marsden, including legging Standedge Tunnel. Guest of honour aboard was Ronnie Barnes, the last legger of Standedge in his 90th year, and his wife Shiela. Saturday 25 April 2009: As part of return journey from Audenshaw to Huddersfield (unfortunately curtailed at Marsden due to a leaking culvert), I joined the Horseboating Society for the journey from Uppermill to Marsden, including legging Standedge Tunnel. Guest of honour aboard was Ronnie Barnes, the last legger of Standedge in his 90th year, and his wife Shiela.

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 WRGNW - Hollinwood Canal - Daisy Nook http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1700644.html More work by WRGNW on the Hollinwood Canal in Daisy Nook Country Park. Work included clearing the towpath edge of growth between Lock 20 and Crime Lake, plus resetting several copings at Pinches Footbridge and on the Fairbottom Branch. Saturday 18 April 2009: More work by WRGNW on the Hollinwood Canal in Daisy Nook Country Park. Work included clearing the towpath edge of growth between Lock 20 and Crime Lake, plus resetting several copings at Pinches Footbridge and on the Fairbottom Branch.

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]]> Sat Apr 18 2009 WRG Canal Camp April 2009 - Wilts & Berks Canal http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1700098.html Easter Weekend spent at Steppingstones Bridge on the Wilts & Berks Canal, straddling the end of one canal camp, and the start of another. Work progressed the construction of the bridge parapet walls, and gabions to support the roadway rising up to cross the bridge at either end. Friday 10 April 2009: Easter Weekend spent at Steppingstones Bridge on the Wilts & Berks Canal, straddling the end of one canal camp, and the start of another. Work progressed the construction of the bridge parapet walls, and gabions to support the roadway rising up to cross the bridge at either end.

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 London WRG - BCN Cleanup March 2009 http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1700091.html Saturday - Tame Valley Canal between Holloway Bank and Jones Bridges, then Walsall Canal between Ocker Hill and Leabrook Road Bridge. Sunday - Tame Valley Canal between Holloway Bank and Ball's Hill Bridges, then Walsall Canal between Metro and Willingsworth Hall Bridges Saturday 28 March 2009: Saturday - Tame Valley Canal between Holloway Bank and Jones Bridges, then Walsall Canal between Ocker Hill and Leabrook Road Bridge. Sunday - Tame Valley Canal between Holloway Bank and Ball's Hill Bridges, then Walsall Canal between Metro and Willingsworth Hall Bridges

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 WRGNW - Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal - Prestolee http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1690503.html WRGNW return to the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal at Prestolee (Nob End), Little Lever. Work involved clearing 2½ years regrowth on the section to Hall Lane, then cutting back the forest from the towpath edge along the section beyond the 1936 breach site. Meanwhile, a small team were tirforing out tree stumps around the upper lock staircase. Saturday 21 March 2009: WRGNW return to the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal at Prestolee (Nob End), Little Lever. Work involved clearing 2_ years regrowth on the section to Hall Lane, then cutting back the forest from the towpath edge along the section beyond the 1936 breach site. Meanwhile, a small team were tirforing out tree stumps around the upper lock staircase.

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]]> Sat Mar 21 2009 FCC - Cromford Canal - Sawmills http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1685807.html Work by Friends of the Cromford Canal members on a previously untouched section of canal bed at Sawmills, near Ambergate. Work was mainly tree clearance, with a chipper disposing of what was cut down. Saturday 14 March 2009: Work by Friends of the Cromford Canal members on a previously untouched section of canal bed at Sawmills, near Ambergate. Work was mainly tree clearance, with a chipper disposing of what was cut down.

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]]> Sat Mar 14 2009 WRGNW - Lichfield Canal - Borrowcop Locks http://michaelchase.fotopic.net/c1675568.html Work by WRGNW on the Lichfield Canal at Borrowcop Locks, near Lichfield. Work involved furthering the building of the brickwork facing on the 'lego-brick' wall below lock 26, and the excavation and construction of a concrete pad for the new bywash outfall below lock 25. (Originally we were to install the bywash, but plans changed during the week leading up to our visit) Saturday 7 March 2009: Work by WRGNW on the Lichfield Canal at Borrowcop Locks, near Lichfield. Work involved furthering the building of the brickwork facing on the 'lego-brick' wall below lock 26, and the excavation and construction of a concrete pad for the new bywash outfall below lock 25. (Originally we were to install the bywash, but plans changed during the week leading up to our visit)

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