Communications Update 20th May 2016 News Round up
Over and under the hill at Stoke Bruerne
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EventsOver and under the hill at Stoke Bruerne Leaving from outside the museum at Stoke Bruerne, this is an exciting heritage boat and walk event. 22nd May 2016 9:30am - 12:00pm Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne 3 Bridge Rd
Join a boat trip through the tunnel on trip boat Charlie with a commentary about the construction of the nearly two mile long 200 year old canal tunnel, enjoy refreshments whilst viewing the murals at Blisworth Tunnel Hut, then walk back over the top of Blisworth Hill to Stoke Bruerne with walks guides who will point out features of interest relating to the canal and its construction along the way. Suitable clothing and stout footwear are recommended.
The cost of the event is £6, £4 for children Booking Advance booking is required via Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum, telephone 01604 862229 or email canal.museum@canalrivertrust.org.uk as capacity on Charlie is limited. The boat and walk is being organised by Stoke Bruerne Canal Partnership in conjunction with Stoke Bruerne Boat Company and neighbouring Blisworth Canal Partnership, who, as well as providing the refreshments, will be running subsidised trips for Blisworth community organisations in the opposite direction, as part of their pledge to connect people with Blisworth Tunnel and the local canal.
Crick Boat Show 2016 Crick is back for 2016 and tickets are now on sale. As well as being the biggest inland waterways festival, meaning more boats, exhibitors, and fun - we'll also be celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of canal pioneer James Brindley.details 28th May 2016 to 30th May 2016 Crick Marina Grand Union Canal Crick,
The Crick Boat Show gets bigger every year. Join the crowds and enjoy a weekend of top quality entertainment, music, performers - not to mention hundreds of boats to admire. It's also a big celebration for James Brindley, 300 years since he was born. An innovative Brindley (1716-1772) was one of the early canal engineers who worked on some of the first canals of the modern era. He played an essential role in shaping the way canals were built during the Industrial Revolution. For more information visit: http://www.crickboatshow.com/index.html Buy tickets here
Guided walk at Weaver's Triangle Centre Get your walking boots on take on a guided walk in Burnley. 29th May 2016 2:15pm - 4:15pm Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Bicentenaryddress Burnley
For more information email weaverstriangle@yahoo.co.uk Visit the website for a full calendar of events over the coming weeks & months Do you want to know which is the longest tunnel or the shortest lock on our canal & river network?We have a dedicated page on our website just for fascinating facts about canal & rivers. Why not swot up and impress or bore your friends or be that person with the obscure answer at the local pub quiz! Click here to start. Barging Round Britain – Series 2 
Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant continues on ITV, with episode 5 on Friday 20th May at 8pm. In episode five, John Sergeant travels along the Oxford Canal, meandering through the heart of the countryside until he reaches the River Thames in Oxford.
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