Following the various easing of restriction from the Government, to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we have looked at the way we are operating our Working Parties, work at the Cottages and on the River Boat. Although all the main items of our Method Statement, Risk Assessment and Expected Standard of Behaviour [...]
Fallen Oak Tree at Sandiacre Cleared by DSCT A fallen oak tree was found to be blocking the canal line in Sandiacre. With our experienced tree-fellers at hand the DSCT volunteers made quick work of it, clearing the path to allow locals to enjoy the atypically good summer weather! Enjoy a few pictures from [...]
Dear Members of the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust/Society, Welcome to the latest edition of the newsletter. This month's update is being ably covered by Society Vice Chairman, and Trust Director, David Savidge. Working Parties Gary has already sent out his email about what is happening at the cottages to the jolly [...]
Following the Government's relaxation of the 'lock down' rules, the DSCT have decided to reinstate our Gardening Working Parties on the canal route. During lock down 'mother nature' has been hard at work, and the parts that didn't get tidied 12 weeks ago are now looking neglected. Working in line with the relaxed restrictions, we are [...]
Dear Members of the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust/Society, Welcome to the latest edition of the newsletter. At last for some, the end of the lock down is in sight! Subject to official guidance, everyone behaving correctly, following rules and common sense. This means that after a lot of hard work, thank [...]
Derby Canal - One step closer! Planning Permission has now been granted for the restoration of 1100m of canal line at Draycott. This follows the recent permission granted to change use of the adjacent Canal Cottages to allow conversion of three cottages for use as a café, museum and office space. It opens the [...]
DSCT - Return of Working Parties at the Cottages - Covid-19 To enable the Canal Cottages project to continue and to allow contractors on site, the Directors of the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust have agreed, on the 20/05/2020 for volunteers to to work at the cottages. This is all in line with the [...]
Dear Members of the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust/Society, Welcome to the latest edition of the newsletter. We find ourselves in strange times, Linda and myself hope that you are all keeping well and safe. A picture taken last month of our back garden showing that there is still some [...]
Boat Naming Competition - "And the winning name is..." We are pleased to announce that the first boat in the Derby Riverboat fleet will be called “Outram”. This name was put forward by Mr David Savidge who will receive free tickets to cruise on the boat once it is launched. The name Outram was selected as [...]
Additional H&S Statement on Corona Virus (Covid-19) Following the statement from the Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, on Monday 23rd March 2020, it is obvious that we cannot run the Working Parties as planned, during this pandemic. Therefore, until it is safe to resume our Working Parties, they are all now cancelled, both at the [...]