March 2020
POSTPONED UFN Canal History Workshop: Developments of Internal Combustion Transport
The Developments of Internal Combustion Transport on British Navigations Synopsis With canal and river navigations, the use of the internal combustion engine proved to be an immense asset in keeping trade on the waterways in the face of railway competition and a growing use of road transport. The waterways offered a new challenge for the engineers and the means of translating the technology already available in stationary engines into a compact size small enough for use to power a narrow…
Find out more »April 2020
POSTPONED UFN South Staffs & the Hatherton Canal
Talk by Ian Pell about South Staffs and the Hatherton Canal. Below is a video from the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust website:
Find out more »POSTPONED UFN Work Party – Coal Chutes
Our working boat was down on the originally planned date, but the work still needs to be done: The undergrowth at the historic coal chutes, and Sandwell Colliery, needs to be cleared! A great old black and white photo of the site in operation can be found here, really worth having a look! We'll meet at Titford Pump House, further details TBA!
Find out more »May 2020
POSTPONED UFN 1st BCN Explorer Cruise 2020
After the success of our many previous cruises, it is the intention of the BCN Society to hold two cruises in 2020 to encourage boaters to explore the Birmingham Canal Navigations. We have found that many boaters like the additional security of cruising in company with other boaters and particularly enjoy the social side of informal gatherings and organised activities at the designated mooring locations. Priority will be given to boaters who have not been on a BCNS Explorer Cruise before.…
Find out more »POSTPONED UFN Chasing the Boats: Canal photography through the years
A talk by Kevin Maslin about his photography work on the BCN.
Find out more »POSTPONED UFN 2020 BCNS Boat Rally (Bradley Canal)
The Birmingham Canal Navigations Society (BCNS) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018 marking a significant milestone in seeking to conserve, improve and encourage a wide range of interests in the 100 mile network of Birmingham and Black Country waterways known as the Birmingham Canal Navigations The Birmingham Canal Navigations now make up 100 miles of canals across the West Midlands. BCNS Brownhills Rally 2019 - photo by Bob Fox The hub of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, which last year celebrated…
Find out more »POSTPONED UFN 2nd BCN Explorer Cruise 2020
As of January 22, the 2nd Explorer Cruise is fully booked. But we opened a waiting list - should anyone have to cancel, or be unable o attend, then there's still a chance, so please register for the waiting list! After the success of our many previous cruises, it is the intention of the BCN Society to hold two cruises in 2020 to encourage boaters to explore the Birmingham Canal Navigations. We have found that many boaters like the additional…
Find out more »POSTPONED UFN BCNS 24-hour Marathon Challenge
The BCNS Challenge will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2020, starting at 8am on Saturday and finishing at 2pm on Sunday. The event is open to everyone with a boat licensed for use on Canal and River Trust canals. Historic working boats and pairs are especially welcome. We also welcome walking teams, so if you don’t have a boat but want to explore the BCN please feel free to join us. Boats may start at any…
Find out more »August 2020
A walk with CRT’s Senior Ecologist
A walk with Paul Wilkinson, CRT’s Senior Ecologist. (TBC)
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Emma Purshouse & Brendan Hawthorne
An evening with Emma & Brendan, Black Country wordsmiths
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Canal Companion Q & A session
Michael Pearson, of Pearson Canal Companions Canal Companion Questions and Answers session with Michael Pearson, the man behind Pearson Canal Companions.
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