As outlined in 'The Packet', our application to '6Cs' for funding has been accepted as an expression of interest by that organisation and will be managed by Gleeds on a pro bono basis.

6Cs is a fund specifically targeted at the East Midlands and stands for the 3 Cities of Derby, Leicester & Nottingham and the 3 Counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Our Outline Planning Permission application has now been accepted by Derby City Council who are co-ordinating the bid, and is in the process of putting the application on their website ready for public consultation - more news as and when things happen.

Please highlight this cause with business's, community groups and all interested stakeholders, see the link below;

http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Canal-group-wants-help-build-new-Derby-cycleway/article-1299087-detail/article.html

http://www.derbycanal.org.uk/greenways/

The Trust have formed a marketing campaign, Greenways, to promote open green spaces and inter-modal transport links around the city of Derby. The campaign will take the form of monthly e.shots providing news items from a host of partners. Topics cover a range of aspects from cycleways, and footpaths, to park amenities, with contributions from organisations such as Sustrans, Cycle Derby and a host of recreational  multi-users. If you would like to contribute to Greenways then I would be interested to hear from you. Call Rob on 07841 380884.

The BBC will be filming, on the Derby Sandiacre canal route, two feature programmes. Firstly, a short East Midlands Today feature on the reinstatement of green heritage and secondly, a longer 'Inside Out' documentary on the economic benefits of reinstatement. The filming, scheduled for September 23rd, will be held at the following locations;

1. Sandiacre Junction
2. Cockaynes Bridge
3. Draycott Ditch
4. Ullikers Bridge
5. Borrowash Bottom Lock
6. Spondon Mile
7. Derby Riverside Crossing
8. Swarkeston Junction

We need members to turnout and demonstrate activities such as, hedge laying, vegetation removal, and masonry maintenance, along with cyclists, walkers etc. Let's not miss this golden opportunity to demonstrate the effort and demand to awake the sleeping giant. For those willing to participate, please call me or e.mail, Rob Hartley, rob.hartley@derbycanal.org.uk, 07841 380884.