Canal Society Walk (& Draycott Cottages Open Evening) For those interested in the walk - please meet Eddy (the walk leader) at 7.30pm at the Coach & Horses, Draycott. This will be followed (weather dependent) by a quick trip around the cottages to show off the progress being made. Sturdy footwear is recommended for on [...]
Gin Festival to be held at the Birtles residence in Sandiacre on June 29th 2019, tickets are £18, with all profits going to the Society. Entertainment for the evening provided by the Unlikely Friends Booking requests are recommended as this event sells out quickly, please contact Jacquie at jackflapheaton@btinternet.com
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 20th July to 27th July 2019. Feel free to come along and support, or to see the work in progress. HS&E requirements: Sturdy Boots and gloves [...]
To be Confirmed Further details to be announced closer to the time.
James Scott - The Clan Line Further details to be announced closer to the time.
Society - Annual General Meeting To be held at the Royal Oak, Ockbrook. Starting 7.30pm on Monday 4th November.
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
Pete Wearn - "Toton Sidings Remembered" Further details to be announced closer to the time.
Development Group Meeting The Development 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. The meetings are generally held on the 2nd [...]
Society Social Meeting - Talk Approximately every month, the Derby & Sandiacre Canal Society invites a guest speaker to present to the Society on a topic of interest. From experience they are usually very engaging and interesting (at least for those that enjoy Canals, History, Engineering, Nature, and all things in between). More information will [...]