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SUMMARY:Canal History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Society will be holding a workshop at Titford Pumphouse on Saturday 18th April 2026\n\nThe Pumphouse is in Engine Street (off Tat Bank Rd) in Oldbury B69 4NL. It is a 10 minute walk from Langley Green Station served by West Midland Railway services.\n\nStart time 11.15 and will finish at 16.30. The room will be open from 10.45.\n\nThere will be four speakers:-\n\nMartin O’Keeffe will talk about Peter and Ken Keay boatbuilders\n\nRay Shill is discussing  Samuel Simcox and Samuel Garbett\n\nJoseph Boughey will talk about the establishment of the Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port\n\nPhil Wild will give an introduction to the BCN Society archive and its collections\n\nTime  will be available for questions and discussion.\n\nTea and coffee will be provided but attendees should bring their own lunch.\n\nThere will be no charge for this event.\n\nThere is no fee but if you could let us know if you are planning to attend it would be appreciated.\n\nMartin O’Keeffe\n10 Meadowcroft\nWhitchurch\nSY13 1BD\n hecla777@hotmail.com\n\nIt is hoped that a further workshop can be held later in the year.
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/canal-history-workshop/
LOCATION:Titford Pump House\, Engine Street\, Oldbury\, West Midlands\, B69 4NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260417T055330
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SUMMARY:BCNS – Boat Gathering – Friday 22nd – Monday 25th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:BCNS invites you to attend our Summer Gathering of Boats at Titford Pump House over the weekend of the 22nd/25th May. This year there is no charge to attend the event which will also coincide with the finish of the first Explorer Cruise (on Friday 22nd) and also the completion of the 24 hour Challenge on Sunday 25th. This will ensure a good showing of boats and provide some thirsty customers for our real ale bar.\n\nThe event will start with our Society AGM (and an EGM this year – details to follow in BP) together with a quiz after the formalities on Friday evening. This is a general knowledge style quiz and is open to all. We’re not having any entertainment this year as we have found that most boaters like to chat and drink and catch up with old friends.\n\nWe’ll have a mobile hot food wagon in the car park on the Sunday afternoon/early evening to cater for anyone\, but in particular for the weary challengers who are too tired to cook. On Sunday evening there will be a canal specific quiz for all you knowledgeable boaters. As ever\, we’ll also hold our duck race at some point over the course of the weekend.\n\nAs ever for a Society event\, it is very informal\, moorings are on a first come first served basis and everyone is welcome.\n\nDespite the informality\, insurance and CRT require all attendees to complete an Entry From which is attached to this email. Please return to Barrie Johnson as per the directions.\n\nbcns summer gathering of boats
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/bcns-summer-boat-gathering/
LOCATION:Titford Pump House\, Engine Street\, Oldbury\, West Midlands\, B69 4NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Rallies on the BCN
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Smith-Keary":MAILTO:sk63@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T203000
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SUMMARY:BCNS Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting 22 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting \nThe 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society will take place on Friday\, 22 May 2026 at 7.00pm at Titford Pumphouse\, Engine Street\, Oldbury\, B69 4NL. This coincides with the Society Summer Gathering of Boats at the Pumphouse. \n  \nBCNS Council has 15 members which is the maximum permitted by the Society’s Articles of Association. \n  \nThe following members are due to retire by rotation: \nMike Anson\, Bob Fox\, Kirsten Smith\, Jeff Carter\, Mike Rolfe\, Harald Joergens\, Marie Sherratt\, and Phil Wild. \nMike Anson\, Bob Fox\, Kirsten Smith\, Marie Sherratt and Phil Wild have indicated their willingness to stand again. \n  \nAny BCNS member may apply to stand for the Council. It is Council that appoints the actual positions on Council and the Society’s Articles of Association require nominations to be submitted no later than 14 days\, but not longer than 35 days\, before the date of the AGM.   \n  \nNominations may be submitted to the Society Secretary\, Michael Smith-Keary\, from Friday 17 April but in any event no later than Friday 8 May\, with confirmation that the person being nominated is willing to be a Council Member.  \nPlease also note that there will be an EGM immediately following the AGM. \nEGM – Friday 22 May 2026 to follow the AGM. \nGoverning Council has called an Extraordinary General Meeting to follow straight after the AGM on Friday 22 May at Titford Pumphouse. \nYour Council has considered and voted unanimously that the Society should convert to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This is a purpose built vehicle set up by the Charity Commission to allow smaller charities that are both registered charities and limited companies to merge into a single entity. One benefit is that we will only be required to submit one report and accounts annually rather than a different version to both the Charity Commission and Companies House. It also gives us the opportunity to update our constitution in line with current practice but it most definitely does not change our aims and objectives. In effect it is an internal house keeping exercise to keep our constitution relevant and reduce bureaucracy. A copy of the proposed Constitution will shortly be available to view on our website. Alternatively\, a hard copy is available to view by appointment at Titford Pumphouse\, B69 4NL or a copy can be requested from the secretary.  \nWe are required to submit the following resolutions to the Extraordinary General Meeting. \n 
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/bcns-annual-general-meeting-and-extraordinary-general-meeting-22-may-2026/
LOCATION:Titford Pump House\, Engine Street\, Oldbury\, West Midlands\, B69 4NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="BCNS Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@bcnsociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T055330
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SUMMARY:BCN 24 Hour Marathon Challenge – 23-24th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:he BCN 24 Hour Marathon Challenge will take place again this year on the weekend of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026.\n \nThe finishing point will be Titford Pumphouse to coincide with the BCNS Summer Rally & AGM\n \nThe format will remain similar to previous events.\n \n\n\n\nThe organiser is Jonathan Pegg and the email address for further details and entry forms for this event is bcnschallenge@gmail.com   
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/bcn-24-hour-marathon-challenge-23-24th-may-2026/
LOCATION:Titford Pump House\, Engine Street\, Oldbury\, West Midlands\, B69 4NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCN 24 Hour Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Pegg":MAILTO:bcnschallenge@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Gnosall Cfest Canal Festival 17th-19th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:GFest 2026 is also delighted to include CFest\, Gnosall’s very own unique festival of boats\, set on the tranquil canal water that runs through our village. \nThis 3-day community festival celebrates everything about our waterways. Take a boat trip\, browse and shop at the moored boats selling gifts\, souvenirs and gourmet food. Learn about our local canals and why they are so important to our community’s history and heritage\, and explore historic working boats that are open to the public. \nOrganised by Gnosall Towpath Restoration group\, and in association with Gnosall Parish Council\, there’s so much to explore. Festival garden music\, entertainment and refreshments are available throughout the weekend. \nWebsite link – http://www.gnosallcanalfestival.co.uk
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/gnosall-cfest-canal-festival-17th-19th-july-2026/
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Non BCNS events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T170000
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SUMMARY:Brownhills Canal Festival – 15-16th August 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Brownhills Canal Festival is held on the third weekend of August each year\, on the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Silver Street. \nThe festival has floating traders\, historic narrowboats\, land traders and lots more. \nIt is organised by the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust \nFurther details can be found at the LHCRT website –LHCRT
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/brownhills-canal-festival-15-16th-august-2026/
LOCATION:Silver Street Moorings\, Brownhills\, Silver Street\, Brownhills\, WS8 6DZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non BCNS events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
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SUMMARY:Third Explorer Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Friday 4th Sept – Start at Hawne Basin and entertainment for the Explorers in the Cabin. \nSaturday 5th Sept – Cruise to Moorcroft Junction on the Walsall Canal. \nSunday 6th Sept – Cruise to Pelsall\, option to explore the Cannock Extension Arm. \nMonday 7th Sept – Cruise to Anglesey Basin\, stop and explore then return to Brownhills for the evening. \nTuesday 8th Sept – Cruise to the Nickelodeon and possible talk by Cllr Bateman. \nWednesday 9th Sept – Cruise to Bradley Workshops for lunchtime tour and then a walk down the route of the Bradley Canal. Overnight in the basin. \nThursday 10th Sept – Cruise to Tipton. Pie Factory and possible talk. \nFriday 11th Sept – disperse.
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/third-explorer-cruise/
LOCATION:Bradley Workshops\, Bradley Lane\, Bilston\, West Midlands\, WV14 8DW
CATEGORIES:Rallies on the BCN
ORGANIZER;CN="BCNS Explorer Cruises":MAILTO:bcns.explorercruise@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T000000
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SUMMARY:Bratch Rally Of Boats 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Society (SWCS) is thrilled to announce the return of their Annual Rally of Boats to the iconic Bratch Locks in Wombourne\, on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2025\, from 10am to 5pm each day. \nNow a much-anticipated event\, the Rally is a vibrant celebration of our canal heritage\, paying tribute to the 250+ years of the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal\, which remains a treasured part of our local and national history. \nWhat’s On: Event Highlights\nVisitors to the Rally can enjoy a wide range of free activities and attractions\, including: \n\nExplore Historic Working Boats and meet their custodians.\nVisit the SWCS stall and learn about the Society’s efforts in preserving the canal’s heritage.\nTour the Bratch Locks\, with live demonstrations and insights from Canal & River Trust staff and volunteers.\nBrowse floating traders and craft stalls offering unique items.\nMeet canal societies and heritage groups championing Britain’s waterways.\nFood stalls and ice cream\, with facilities available.
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/bratch-rally-of-boats-2026/
LOCATION:Bratch Locks\, Bratch Lane\, Wombourne\, WV5 8DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non BCNS events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T170000
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SUMMARY:Black Country Boating Festival – 11-13th September 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Black Country Boating Festival is an annual boating and community festival held on the Dudley No. 2 Canal at Bumblehole Local Nature Reserve. \nThe festival is open on Friday evening 6 pm to 10 pm and on Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. \nFurther details on the event can be found on the website – BCBF
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/black-country-boating-festival-11-13th-september-2026/
LOCATION:Bumblehole Local Nature Reserve\, St Peter's Road\, Dudley\, DY2 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non BCNS events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T170000
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SUMMARY:BCLM Boaters Gathering – 3rd-4th October 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Narrowboat Club (HNBC) have announced plans for a Boaters Gathering to be held on the Black Country Living Museum Site. \nThe event is scheduled for the weekend of 3rd – 4th October 2026. \nAs in previous years\, unconverted boats in appropriate livery will be moored in the Museum Arm. Other historic boats will be accommodated outside the arm within the CRT gates\, and the visitor moorings will remain open to modern boats. \nEntries are now open and early booking is strongly recommended – spaces are limited to 40 boats and last year we received over 60 applications. The online booking form is on the Club events calendar on the website https://hnbc.org.uk/events/hnbc-gathering-bclm
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/bclm-boaters-gathering-3rd-4th-october-2026/
LOCATION:BCLM\, Discovery Way\, Dudley\, DY1 4AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non BCNS events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T055330
CREATED:20260220T172710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T173116Z
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SUMMARY:Open Weekend at the Bonded Warehouse - Stourbridge - 17-18th October 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe annual event at the Bonded Warehouse is scheduled to take place on the 17th and 18th October 2026 \n\nOpen Weekend at The Bonded Warehouse – 17th / 18th October 2026 \n\n\nSNT OPEN WEEKEND 2026 – Boater’s Entry Form
URL:https://bcnsociety.com/event/open-weekend-at-the-bonded-warehouse-stourbridge-17-18th-october-2026/
LOCATION:Bonded Warehouse Stourbridge\, Canal Street\, Stourbridge\, DY8 4LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non BCNS events
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