Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust

Working Party - Sandiacre
2018-10-03 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-09-30 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-09-26 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-09-23 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-09-19 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 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
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.

Executive Group Meeting
2018-09-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-07-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-06-20 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 Committee Meeting
2018-09-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-08-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-07-09 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 - 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

Trust Board Meeting
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 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, 2018-07-13 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-07-06 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-06-29 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-06-22 09:30 - 13:00, 2018-06-15 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

Open Day - Borrowash Bottom Lock
2018-07-08 09:30 - 14:00 | Borrowash Lock, 52.9019483,-1.3761676
Open Day – Borrowash Bottom Lock
Work Description:
The work will include clearing vegetation and/or aiding in restoration of the lock. This area has already been cleared a few years ago and the work is continuing to regrow trees along the towpath and clearing the canal channel from Station Road to Borrowash Bottom Lock.
The Open Day will be intended to show the local residents the work we have done, as well as preparing them for the IWA/WRG visit at the end of July.
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

Society Social Meeting - The Riverboat Project - "Canal" Walk
2018-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | derby council house, Derby Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2FS
The Canal Society walk this year will be on Tuesday 26 June. It will start at 7.00pm from the main steps of the Council House, on the corner of Corporation Street and Derwent Street in Derby.
It will be a circular walk along the River Derwent from the city centre to Darley Abbey, up one bank and back down the other.
The main theme of the walk will be the Riverboat Project, the objective of which is to instigate boat trips from Derwent Bridge to Darley Abbey. Explanations of how the project is being developed and how it will work will be given at various points on route.
There will be a few stops along the route to point out historical aspects of this part of Derby.
The walk is 3.5 miles long and is mostly flat, with few gradients.

Gin Festival, Sandiacre
2018-06-23 13:00 - 17:00
Following on from last year’s success event, Paul and Jacquie Birtles will once again be holding a Gin Festival at their home in Sandiacre.
If you are interested in a ticket, please contact Jacquie at jackflapheaton@btinternet.com

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
