Executive Group Meeting
2018-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | TBD
Executive Group Meeting
The Executive Group is drawn from co-opted members from the Trust Board and enthusiasts brought together to further the restoration. The members bring a range of expertise and experience to the table to enable the body to address the many varied issues that arise.

Society Committee Meeting
2018-03-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-05-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-06-11 19:30 - 22:00
Held the 2nd Monday of every Month, the society committee meets to discuss progress made, upcoming plans and any new opportunities!
Members are welcome to attend as observers, please contact coordinator@derbycanal.org.uk for details.

Working Parties - Draycott & Sandiacre
2018-03-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Canal Cottages, Draycott, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Draycott & Sandiacre – Scrub Clearing
Work Description:
Today we’re split between scrub clearing at Draycott and Sandiacre.
If unsure, please meet at Draycott and we can allocate responsibilities between the two sites from there.
To Bring: A Smile,refreshments, stout shoes, hand held cutters/rake.
HS&E requirements:
Draycott: Full PPE required – it is a working building site. Hard Hats will be provided. Steel toe cap boots or equivalent is required.
Sandiacre: None, but sensible shoes/boots and clothing suitable for the weather is essential.
Getting there:
Draycott: – Hopwell Road end Map coordinates:- 52.902025, -1.344084
Sandiacre:- Lock Lane Map coordinates:- 52.917102, -1.284950

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2018-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
Ashley Franklin – “My Derbyshire Life”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

Executive Group Meeting
2018-03-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-04-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-05-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-06-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7FG, United Kingdom

Working Thursdays - Draycott
2018-04-05 09:30 - 13:00 | Canal Cottages, Draycott, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Working Thursdays – Draycott – Canal Cottages Restoration
Work Description:
We hope “Working Thursdays” will become a regular feature of the D&SC Trust Calendar going forward!
Come and lend a hand with our restoration of the Coop Cottages (formally called the ‘Canal Cottages’ in the 19th Century).
Currently, we are performing site clearance, but have also progressed onto the more complicated building works for the canal cottage restoration.
To Bring: A Smile, refreshments, stout shoes, hand held cutters/rake, other handheld tools that may be useful
HS&E requirements:
Full PPE required – it is a working building site.
Hard Hats will be provided. Steel toe cap boots or equivalent is required.
Getting there:
Hopwell Road end Map coordinates:- 52.902025, -1.344084

Working Fridays - Draycott
2018-04-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Canal Cottages, Draycott, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Working Fridays – Draycott – Canal Cottages Restoration
Work Description:
After volunteer feedback we’ve decided to go with Working Fridays rather than Thursdays.
We hope Working Fridays will become a regular feature of the D&SC Trust Calendar going forward!
Come and lend a hand with our restoration of the Coop Cottages (formally called the ‘Canal Cottages’ in the 19th Century).
Currently, we are performing site clearance, but have also progressed onto the more complicated building works for the canal cottage restoration.
To Bring: A Smile, refreshments, stout shoes, hand held cutters/rake, other handheld tools that may be useful.
HS&E requirements:
Full PPE required – it is a working building site.
Hard Hats will be provided. Steel toe cap boots or equivalent is required.
Getting there:
Hopwell Road end Map coordinates:- 52.902025, -1.344084

Society Committee Meeting
2018-04-16 19:30 - 22:00
Normally held the 2nd Monday of every Month (expect this time, which is the 3rd Monday!), the society committee meets to discuss progress made, upcoming plans and any new opportunities!
Members are welcome to attend as observers, please contact coordinator@derbycanal.org.uk for details.

Trust Board Meeting
2018-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Chequers Inn, 10 Main Street, Breaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3DX, United Kingdom
Trust Board Meeting
The Trust Board meets quarterly to receive reports from officers, the Trust Executive Group and the Society.
The Trust Board has delegated limited powers to the Executive Group to manage the day to day business of the Trust, but all expenditure and commitments are approved by the Trust Board.
Meetings are open to the public.

Working Fridays - Draycott
2018-04-20 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-04-27 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-05-04 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-05-11 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-05-18 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-05-25 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-06-01 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-06-08 09:30 - 13:00 and 2 more dates | Canal Cottages, Draycott, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Working Fridays – Draycott – Canal Cottages Restoration
Work Description:
Come and lend a hand with our restoration of the Coop Cottages (formally called the ‘Canal Cottages’ in the 19th Century).
Currently, we are performing site clearance, but have also progressed onto the more complicated building works for the canal cottage restoration.
To Bring: A Smile, refreshments, stout shoes, hand held cutters/rake, other handheld tools that may be useful.
HS&E requirements:
Full PPE required – it is a working building site.
Hard Hats will be provided. Steel toe cap boots or equivalent is required.
Getting there:
Hopwell Road end Map coordinates:- 52.902025, -1.344084

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2018-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
Mick Golds – “The Birmingham Canal Network”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

Volunteer Open day at the Draycott Cottages
2018-05-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Canal Cottages, Draycott, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Volunteer Open Day at the Draycott Cottages
Description:
If you’re interested getting involved with volunteering for the D&SC Trust, or finding out more, come to Hopwell Road to see our progress on restoring the Canal Cottages, and find out how you can help!
You can:

See some of the history of the building
Look at restoration plans
Look around the site
Ask our volunteers what it’s like to work on the such an interesting project!

There will also be accompanied access to the building itself – we’ll supply a hard hat if you come in sensible clothes and shoes.
HS&E requirements:
Full PPE required – it is a working building site.
Hard Hats will be provided. Steel toe cap boots or equivalent is required.
Getting there:
Hopwell Road end Map coordinates:- 52.902025, -1.344084

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2018-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
Mike Kelley – ” ‘Be Careful What you wish for’ – Cromford Canal & Trip Boat“
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

ECP&DA 50th Anniversary Rally 2018
2018-05-26 - 2018-05-28
The Erewash Canal Preservation and Deveopment Association (ECP&DA) will be holding a rally to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the ECP&DA and also the 45th anniversary of the reopening of the Great Northern Basin over Spring Bank Holiday weekend 26-28th May 2018. They hope that around 100 boats will be moored along the Erewash Canal and in the Great Northern Basin, Langley Mill NG16 4AA
The Derby & Sandiacre Trust (D&SC) will have a Stall over the long weekend, so any of our supporters are most welcome to come and enjoy the long weekend with us!
Find out more on the ECP&DA website

Family Extravaganza at Elvaston Castle
2018-06-16
A joint event with the Rotary Clubs of Derby & Nottingham, to celebrate the centenaries of both clubs. A fun day of traditional fairground rides, classic car displays, Dako Flying Angels, Vintage plane flypast, stalls, competitions and displays.
The Derby & Sandiacre Canal Trust (D&SCT) will have a stall at the event, so please come along and join us!
Find out more at the Rotary Club of Nottingham Website
