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  • The BCN
    • The Canal Revolution
    • 250 Years BCN
    • Interactive Panoramas
      • Chillington Wharf
    • Canal Hunter – Lost Canal Videos
      • Canal Hunter Series 1
        • 1.2 Birmingham’s Lost Canal Basins
        • 1.3 The Lost Loops of the BCN
        • 1.4 The Smethwick Summits
        • 1.5 The Ridgacre Branch Canals
        • 1.6 The Balls Hill Branch Canal
        • 1.7 Canal Hunter Resource Pack
      • Canal Hunter Series 2
        • 2.1 The Titford Branch Canals
        • 2.2 The Oldbury Loop
        • 2.3 Toll End Communications Canal
        • 2.4 The Wednesbury Oak Loop
        • 2.5 The Bradley Locks Branch
        • 2.6 Lost Basins of Wolverhampton
        • 2.7 The Lost Canals of “The 21”
      • Canal Hunter Series 3 (1-9)
        • 3.1 The Slough Arm
        • 3.2 Exploring the Bentley Canal, Part 1
        • 3.3 Exploring the Bentley Canal, Part 2
        • 3.4 The Anson Branch
        • 3.5 Wyrley Bank Branch Sneyd
        • 3.6 The Wyrley Bank Branch Canal
        • 3.7 Lord’s Hayes Branch Canal
        • 3.8 Cannock Extension Canal, Part one
        • 3.9 Cannock Extension Canal, Part two
      • Canal Hunter Series 3 (10-17)
        • 3.10 Churchbridge Locks
        • 3.11 Hatherton Branch Canal
        • 3.12 The Hatherton Restoration
        • 3.13 Ogley Locks, Part one – Ogley
        • 3.14 Ogley Locks, Part two – Muckley Corner
        • 3.15 Ogley Locks, Part three – Wall
        • 3.16 Ogley Locks, Part four – Sandfields
        • 3.17 Ogley Locks – Gallows Wharf
      • Canal Hunter Series 4
        • 4.1 Coals from Cannock – Hednesford to Pelsall
        • 4.2 Coals from Cannock – Pelsall Common to Chasewater
        • 4.3 Cannock Coal to Aldridge
        • 4.4 Cannock Coal to Hay Head
        • 4.5 Cannock Coal to Perry Barr
        • 4.6 Cannock Coal to College Road
        • 4.7 Cannock Coal to Spaghetti Junction
        • 4.8 Cannock Coal to Saltley
        • 4.9 Cannock Coal to Digbeth
    • BCN Cottages – a new Facebook group
    • Gauging on the BCN
    • Birmingham Canals Resources
  • For Boaters
    • Resources for Boaters
    • Try the Titford Canal!
    • Moorings and Facilities
    • Useful links
    • Dog-friendly pubs
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • BCNS Explorer Cruises
    • BCN 24h Marathon Challenge
    • We clean!
  • The BCN Society
    • What we do
    • Why you should join us!
    • Our History
    • Titford Pump House
    • Atlas and Malus
    • Contact Us!
  • Midlands Waterways Chaplaincy

Albion Foundation Workparty – A sleep(er) on the job

We had a great workparty with the some of the Albion Foundation staff. Clearing the narrows above the railway bridge, in addition to the usual motorbikes and supermarket trolleys, we hauled in this railway sleeper, complete with chairs. I’m not sure what is the heaviest lump we have got from the canal –  the (empty) safe we got last year or …

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BCNS Marathon Challenge 2015

Great Marathon Challenge – Thanks to Roy Kenn and John Carrington for organising it. Water levels a bit low, which made it more of a challenge! C&RT are looking at why, and will try to avoid the same happening next year. A message from John Carrington “I have just had a meeting with Roy and initially we would like to …

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Stanley Holland’s books for sale

Stanley Holland has given his many of his books for us to sell, (with the proceeds being split between the BCNS & Stan) A full list of the books available are on this link.  The prices are as researched by Brenda – though if you feel they are worth more, more would be appreciated.  Contact Brenda, either via the form below, …

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Emergency stoppage at Gas Street

  The buzz went round this afternoon that the Worcester Bar was being shut as an emergency measure, because of a leak in to the disused rail tunnel that used to carry the LMS line from what is now Five Ways station to the old goods yard. Network Rail (who apparently own this aqueduct) were working on the tunnel, and when …

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Work Party clearing at Titford Pools

The team worked seriously hard to clear some of the fallen trees blocking the entrance to Titford Pools. Looking at the amount of cut wood, they kept themselves warm, despite the cold (though dry) day.

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Bonfire Rally

I think the Bonfire Rally went really well. Barry Johnson has organised them for the last 23 years – so he has decided to take a break.  Thank you Barry.  A job really well done. The good news is that the rallies will continue – Paddy Grice, (who is a key player in the Black Country Boating Festival, as well as …

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Bob Broomhall – 15 Sep 1941 — 23 Sep 2014

Last night we lost Bob. A full obituary by people who knew him better than I will follow, but you didn’t have to know Bob for long to realise what an amazing guy he was. Bob “The Duck” was a larger than life character, – a big man despite his small stature.  The smiling face under the familiar hat (often …

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Marathon Challenge results!

Here they are! – the results, listed in order. 1     Clover                                  Micheal Pinnock       454.14 2    Tawny Owl                          Richard Powell         421  (Last year’s …

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Marathon Challenge – was Noah the winner?

A great time was had by all – despite the weather!  If the original Ark had been entered, it had to be in with a good chance of winning, helped by its experience of dealing with rain! I will post the results as soon as I get them, likewise more photos and links. There were all sorts of boats, from …

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2014 Programme – out now.

Next years programme is out. The monthly meetings start on the 9th of January with Tony Gregory telling us about the Wolverhampton canals over 60 years. (NOTE – this meeting is on the SECOND Thursday, rather than the the usual First Thursday of the month, to keep it clear of the New Year / Christmas goings on) The rest of the …

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  • The BCN
    • The Canal Revolution
    • 250 Years BCN
    • Interactive Panoramas
      • Chillington Wharf
    • Canal Hunter – Lost Canal Videos
      • Canal Hunter Series 1
        • 1.2 Birmingham’s Lost Canal Basins
        • 1.3 The Lost Loops of the BCN
        • 1.4 The Smethwick Summits
        • 1.5 The Ridgacre Branch Canals
        • 1.6 The Balls Hill Branch Canal
        • 1.7 Canal Hunter Resource Pack
      • Canal Hunter Series 2
        • 2.1 The Titford Branch Canals
        • 2.2 The Oldbury Loop
        • 2.3 Toll End Communications Canal
        • 2.4 The Wednesbury Oak Loop
        • 2.5 The Bradley Locks Branch
        • 2.6 Lost Basins of Wolverhampton
        • 2.7 The Lost Canals of “The 21”
      • Canal Hunter Series 3 (1-9)
        • 3.1 The Slough Arm
        • 3.2 Exploring the Bentley Canal, Part 1
        • 3.3 Exploring the Bentley Canal, Part 2
        • 3.4 The Anson Branch
        • 3.5 Wyrley Bank Branch Sneyd
        • 3.6 The Wyrley Bank Branch Canal
        • 3.7 Lord’s Hayes Branch Canal
        • 3.8 Cannock Extension Canal, Part one
        • 3.9 Cannock Extension Canal, Part two
      • Canal Hunter Series 3 (10-17)
        • 3.10 Churchbridge Locks
        • 3.11 Hatherton Branch Canal
        • 3.12 The Hatherton Restoration
        • 3.13 Ogley Locks, Part one – Ogley
        • 3.14 Ogley Locks, Part two – Muckley Corner
        • 3.15 Ogley Locks, Part three – Wall
        • 3.16 Ogley Locks, Part four – Sandfields
        • 3.17 Ogley Locks – Gallows Wharf
      • Canal Hunter Series 4
        • 4.1 Coals from Cannock – Hednesford to Pelsall
        • 4.2 Coals from Cannock – Pelsall Common to Chasewater
        • 4.3 Cannock Coal to Aldridge
        • 4.4 Cannock Coal to Hay Head
        • 4.5 Cannock Coal to Perry Barr
        • 4.6 Cannock Coal to College Road
        • 4.7 Cannock Coal to Spaghetti Junction
        • 4.8 Cannock Coal to Saltley
        • 4.9 Cannock Coal to Digbeth
    • BCN Cottages – a new Facebook group
    • Gauging on the BCN
    • Birmingham Canals Resources
  • For Boaters
    • Resources for Boaters
    • Try the Titford Canal!
    • Moorings and Facilities
    • Useful links
    • Dog-friendly pubs
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • BCNS Explorer Cruises
    • BCN 24h Marathon Challenge
    • We clean!
  • The BCN Society
    • What we do
    • Why you should join us!
    • Our History
    • Titford Pump House
    • Atlas and Malus
    • Contact Us!
  • Midlands Waterways Chaplaincy
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