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All meetings start at 7.30 for 8pm and unless stated take place on the first Tuesday of the month
Call 01527-402360 for details
2008
1st April Rails, Pennies and Paper
Three industries developing in the Lifford area from the mid 1850’s
Mike Byrne Local history researcher
6th May Lost Canal Tunnels
Allan Gilbert Author of “Canal Tunnels” and magazine editor
3rd June The Shrewsbury and Newport Canals, their history and proposed
restoration
Chris Chambers, Brian Nelson Officials of the Restoration Trust.
1st July Evening Walk, details from Ian Hunter, 01527 402360
5th Aug Evening Walk, details from Ian Hunter, 01527 402360
2nd Sep The AGM followed by an illustrated talk:
Fitting Lock Gates
Denis Pike Team Leader, British Waterways
7th Oct Canal Reservoirs
David Brown, Principal Reservoir Engineer, British Waterways.
4th Nov Jubilee’s Jubilee Journey, from conception to completion
Ian Fletcher Chairman, IWA Warwickshire Branch.
2nd Dec Christmas meeting
A selection of waterways slides. Please bring along some snacks.
Non members are welcome to attend
We hold monthly meetings in the function room of the "Boat & Railway" public house at Stoke Prior at 8pm on the first Tuesday of every month (except July & August when we usually have an evening walk). Appropriately the pub is right alongside the canal. At the meetings visiting speakers give illustrated talks on a wide variety of waterway related subjects. The meetings provide an opportunity for members to relax and meet others with similar interests. Visitors are always welcome.