Walkers on the Diggle lock flight.Events organised for Society members and other events of interest to members:
Huddersfield Canal Society A.G.M.
The Annual General Meeting of the Huddersfield Canal Society.
Thursday 7th June 2007, 7.00 - 10.00 pm
1st floor, Standedge Visitor Centre, Tunnel End, Marsden
Guest Speaker - Judy Jones, Regional Heritage Advisor, British Waterways
Car parking at the Visitor Centre is permitted for this event.
The Diggle Flight
A walk up and down the Flight led by Bob Gough, the Society's Administrator.
Sunday 24th June 2007, 10.30 am
Meet at the Wool Road car park - Suitable footwear, clothing and refreshments recommended for this moderate 2 hour walk.
Marple Locks Rally
Sunday 1st July 2007
Tameside Canals Festival
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th July 2007
Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne
Boat Trip
A cruise on board Still Waters along the Peak Forest Canal taking a 3 hour round trip to Woodley and returning to Portland Basin.
Sunday 22nd July 2007, 10.00 am
Meet Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne
There is a toilet on board, but no refreshments, so don't forget your packed lunch!
Cost £2.50 per person.
Numbers are strictly limited so early booking is advisable - call 01457 871800 to book your ticket(s).
Slaithwaite
A walk along the Canal in Slaithwaite town led by Bob Gough, the Society's Administrator.
Sunday 19th August 2007, 10.30 am
Meet at the New Street car park.
Suitable footwear, clothing and refreshments recommended for this leisurely 2hr walk.
Treasure Hunt
In an around Marsden, Tunnel End and the Narrow Canal. Test your powers of observation, solve the clues and win some 'treasure'!
Sunday 16th September 2007, 10.30 am
Meet at Marsden Station car park.
Suitable footwear, clothing and refreshments recommended for this moderate challenge.
Hollinwood Branch Canal
A presentation by Society member Martin Clark, including the new development at Droylsden Marina.
Thursday 4th October 2007, 7.00 pm
1st floor, Standedge Visitor Centre, Tunnel End, Marsden
Car parking at the Visitor Centre is permitted for this event.