Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust

Working Party - Spondon
2018-11-11 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Spondon – Canal Restoration
Work Description:
Come and lend a hand with our restoration of Canal Line at Spondon.
Please note – there will be a 2 minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday.
To Bring: A Smile,refreshments, stout shoes, other useful tools.
HS&E requirements:
Sturdy boots and gloves are recommended
Getting there:
Map coordinates:- TBD – expected to meet near the Canal turn pub.

Working Party - Sandiacre
2018-11-07 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-10-31 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-10-28 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-10-24 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-10-14 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-10-03 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-09-30 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-09-26 09:30 - 13:00 and 2 more dates | 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

Executive Group Meeting
2018-10-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-10-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-09-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | 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 Social Meeting - AGM
2018-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
A.G.M.
Our yearly Annual General Meeting.
Feel free to come along to find out about our successes this year and our plans for the coming year!

Trust Board Meeting
2018-10-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-10-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-01 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.

Society Committee Meeting
2018-10-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-09-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-08-13 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.

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2018-09-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
Kieran Lee – “Friends of Bennerley Viaduct”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

Working Party - Spondon
2018-09-09 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-08-26 09:30 - 13:00
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:
Map coordinates:- TBD – expected to meet near the Canal turn pub.

Working Party - Sandiacre
2018-08-12 09:30 - 13:00 | Sandiacre Lock, 52.917083, -1.285250
Derby Canal Lock at Sandiacre
Work Description:
The work will include clearing vegetation and/or aiding in restoration of the old lock, which will be excavated and cleared of spoil in the near future.
HS&E requirements:
Sturdy Boots and gloves are recommended.
Getting there:
Parking on and around Lock Lane, and there a number of places that you can walk through to the canal line.
Map coordinates – 52.917195, -1.285172

Society Social Meeting - Talk
2018-07-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Wilmot Arms, Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HA, United Kingdom
Rev. Peter Barham – ” Why Vicars Like Steam Trains”
Further details to be announced closer to the time.

IWA WRG Borrowash Bottom Lock Restoration Week
2018-07-21 09:00 - 2018-07-27 16:00 | Borrowash Lock, 52.9019483,-1.3761676
IWA WRG Borrowash Bottom Lock Restoration Week
Work Description:
The IWA Waterways Recovery Group will be supporting the D&SC Trust for one week to restore Borrowash Bottom Lock, from 21st July to 27th July 2018.
Feel free to come along and support, or to see the work in progress.
HS&E requirements:
Sturdy Boots and gloves are recommended.
Getting there:
Parking may be found on Mear Drive and there a number of places that you can walk through to the canal line.
Map coordinates – 52.9019483,-1.3761676

Working Fridays - Draycott
2018-07-20 09:30 - 13:00 | 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
