NewsNewshttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009-12-16T15:26:18ZSquarespaceTowpath Re-instatementhttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/12/16/towpath-re-instatement.htmlRob Hartley2009-12-16T15:19:56Z2009-12-16T15:19:56ZAs 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.

]]>Planning Permission Applicationhttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/12/16/planning-permission-application.htmlRob Hartley2009-12-16T15:01:59Z2009-12-16T15:01:59ZOur 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.

]]>Appeal for Match Fundshttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/9/4/appeal-for-match-funds.htmlRob Hartley2009-09-04T12:17:24Z2009-09-04T12:17:24Z 

 

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

]]>Greenways launched on August 28th 2009http://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/8/27/greenways-launched-on-august-28th-2009.htmlRob Hartley2009-08-27T14:29:39Z2009-08-27T14:29:39Zhttp://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.

]]>A date with Inside Out and East Midlands Todayhttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/8/18/a-date-with-inside-out-and-east-midlands-today.htmlRob Hartley2009-08-18T18:43:53Z2009-08-18T18:43:53ZThe 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.

]]>Ideas Hopperhttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/8/17/ideas-hopper.htmlRob Hartley2009-08-17T20:17:54Z2009-08-17T20:17:54ZAnyone having an idea for consideration by the Society or Trust, just place in the hopper. The good ideas will be implemented and reported back on our News page.

]]>ADDC and Acordis Collaborate on Trail Buildhttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/8/17/addc-and-acordis-collaborate-on-trail-build.htmlRob Hartley2009-08-17T14:08:25Z2009-08-17T14:08:25ZADDC, Acordis and the Trust are preparing a funding application for using sustainable build materials for the entire, twelve mile, multi user trail. By emptying the old Acordis landfill site, containing suitable fill materials for the pavement of the canal towpath, a free up of the void can allow the marina and housing development.

The first stage is to prove the material technicaly conforms as a suitable pavement material. We have formed a project steering group - Dew Construction, Tarmac, Gleeds and BWB -  to  assist several East Midlands Universities along with the national centre of pavement excellence at Nottingham test material conformity and come up with commensurate designs. The funding support by EMDA will enable dedicated research to take place on the fill material. 

Go to useful documents, file name Concept, to see the proposal

]]>Society AGM, Tuesday, October 27th 2009http://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/8/16/society-agm-tuesday-october-27th-2009.htmlRob Hartley2009-08-16T18:08:16Z2009-08-16T18:08:16ZTo be held at Derby University

Presentation on the progress of the project by Rob, BWB update on planning application and Isoblue introducing the new communication platform for Members, Trust and Public

]]>BBC East Midlands Todayhttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/8/16/bbc-east-midlands-today.htmlRob Hartley2009-08-16T16:43:22Z2009-08-16T16:43:22ZWe are working with the BBC, feature on the Derby Sandiacre Canal, to be televised in October 2009. A major item for reporting, shall be the new seven and half mile green trail - Erewash junction to Derby riverside.

]]>Great Support for the Green Trailhttp://www.derbycanal.org.uk/news/2009/8/14/great-support-for-the-green-trail.htmlRob Hartley2009-08-14T20:56:13Z2009-08-14T20:56:13ZWhat to call the seven and half mile cycle and footway, linking Erewash junction all the way to the Derwent riverside crossing.

Go to the Cycle Circle and register a name. Well done Fiona I like the Price Pool!

We are working on support from Cycle Derby and the Derby Cycling Group and other organisations that can help, then please register.

 

 

 

 

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