December 2019
BCNS Christmas Dinner
The venue chosen for the 2019 BCNS Christmas Dinner is The Crosswells Inn in Langley, not far from Titford Pumphouse Please use the booking form below, where you'll find more information and contact details. CANCELLATION will be permitted with full refund if notified before November 27th - no refund for no show! Christmas Dinner Booking Form 2019
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January 2020
The Black Country and the Great War
Talk by Andy Johnson, the man behind the Tipton Remembers website. Details to follow.
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From Postman to Paediatrician & the formation of WASUP
Talk by Prof. Abdul Rashid Gatrad OBE, founder of WASUP, Walsall Against Single Use plastic (WASUP) is about raising awareness through posters, videos talks etc and practically discussing with various groups how to decrease the use of plastic in their organisation in Walsall
Find out more »March BCN Cleanup
Another weekend dedicated to cleaning up a part of the BCN, any help, from anyone interested in the BCN, would be greatly appreciated. You don't have to be a member to join! The Waterway Recovery Group event is supported by Canal and River Trust, BCNS, Friends of Tipton Cut Dudley Canal Trust Withymoor Island Trust IWA West Midlands Branch Coombeswood Canal Trust Details to follow as soon as they are available.
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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:
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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 »Chasing the Boats: Canal photography through the years
A talk by Kevin Maslin about his photography work on the BCN.
Find out more »2nd 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 »BCNS 24-hour Marathon Challenge
Details to follow as soon as they are available. The dates might still change!
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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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