Executive Group Meeting
2018-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-01-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-01-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-02-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-03-06 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7FG, United Kingdom
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
2018-12-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-02-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-03-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-04-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-05-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-06-10 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 Party - Sandiacre
2018-12-19 09:30 - 13:00, 2019-01-06 09:30 - 13:00, 2019-02-10 09:30 - 13:00, 2019-02-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Sandiacre Lock, 52.917083, -1.285250
Derby Canal at Sandiacre Lock
Work Description:
The work will include clearing vegetation and grass cutting to maintain the area ahead of future restoration of the lock.
HS&E requirements:
Sturdy Boots and gloves are recommended.
Getting there:
Parking may be found near Lock Lane.
Map coordinates: 52.917178, -1.285162

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2019-01-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
Ian Webb – The Hospital Ship “Asturias”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

Sandiacre Lock Dig Out
2019-02-04 08:00 - 2019-02-13 17:00 | Sandiacre Lock, 52.917083, -1.285250
Sandiacre Lock Dig Out

*** Please note: end date extended to 13th February due to Rain ***

Any hours will be gratefully accepted, please advise any availability to chairman@derbycanal.org.uk

Work Description:

We now have approval to start the dig out of the bottom lock at Sandiacre! We need two banksmen/women to assist the public for the week that is involved. No digging, just chatting to people and a little traffic control to ensure safety, you will need to bring your own refreshments and PPE, local facilities are available at the local pub near the bridge, wrap up warm and enjoy the day.
HS&E requirements:
Sturdy Boots, gloves and PPE are recommended.
Getting there:
No parking available on Lock Lane due to the works, other locations nearby are available.
Map coordinates: 52.917178, -1.285162

Working Party - Sandiacre
2019-02-06 09:30 - 13:00, 2019-02-08 09:30 - 13:00 | Sandiacre Lock, 52.917083, -1.285250
Derby Canal at Sandiacre Lock
Work Description:
*special* supporting the lock dig out activities ongoing this week.
HS&E requirements:
Sturdy Boots and gloves are recommended.
Getting there:
No parking available on Lock Lane, nearby alternatives are available.
Map coordinates: 52.917178, -1.285162

Working Party - Spondon
2019-02-17 09:30 - 13:00, 2019-02-24 09:30 - 13:00, 2019-03-03 09:30 - 13:00 | Spondon (Rovings Drive), Rovings Drive, Spondon, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Spondon – Canal Restoration
Work Description:
Come and lend a hand with our restoration of Canal Line at Spondon.
To Bring: A Smile,refreshments, stout shoes, other useful tools.
HS&E requirements:
Sturdy boots and gloves are recommended
Getting there:
Meet on site via the A6005 Nottingham/Derby Road, turn into Falconslide Drive and drive down to Rovings Drive. Please park with your usual respect for the residents.
52.908873, -1.395570

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2019-02-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
Peter Mosley – “Friargate Bridge”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2019-03-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Coach & Horses, Victoria Rd, Draycott, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3PS, United Kingdom
David Pullen – “The Boston to Peterborough Waterway” (part of the Fens Waterway Link)
Further details to be announced closer to the time.
MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE “COACH AND HORSES” PUB IN DRAYCOTT

Volunteer Open day at the Draycott Cottages
2019-03-31 09:30 - 13:00 | Canal Cottages, Draycott, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Volunteer Open Day at the Draycott Cottages
Description:
We’ve made significant progress since last year and we’d like to share it!
Come to Hopwell Road to see our progress on restoring the Canal Cottages, and find out how you can help!
You can:

Look around the site & see the progress being made.
Ask our volunteers what it’s like to work on the such an interesting project!

Pending confirmation, 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
2019-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Coach & Horses, Victoria Rd, Draycott, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3PS, United Kingdom
Jeanne & Derek Smith – “Cruising on Remote Waterways”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.
MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE “COACH AND HORSES” PUB IN DRAYCOTT

Breaston Gala
2019-05-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Breaston, Duffield Close, Breaston, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Breaston Gala
Once again the Derby & Sandiacre Canal Trust will be supporting the Breaston Gala, on what looks to be a beautiful May day.
We will be setting the pitch up from around 08.30 and stay there all day – it is a great day to talk to people and to help raise awareness of what is going on and also recruit some new members – we now have a card reader to take payments on the day!
Find out more at http://breastongala.org.uk/

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2019-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Coach & Horses, Victoria Rd, Draycott, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3PS, United Kingdom
Norman Stainthorp – “Ellesmere Port 1974 to 1996 – a personal history”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

Sawley Marina Open Day
2019-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Sawley Marina, Sawley Marina, Long Eaton, nottinghamshire, NG10 3AE, United Kingdom
Details to be confirmed closer to the time.

More information will be available at https://bwml.co.uk/sawley-marina/

Sky Engineer Volunteer Day - Draycott
2019-06-12 09:30 - 13:00 | Canal Cottages, Draycott, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Draycott – Canal Cottages Restoration – Sky Engineer Volunteer Day
Work Description:
Our local Sky engineers are returning again for another volunteer day! We will have a normal working party too, so feel free to come along too.
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
