Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and following Government instructions, our charity shop will remain closed until further notice. We have also had to cancel all of our recycling trips for April and May which is a devastating blow to our operations. However, I’d like to see everybody alive and
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Autumn Newsletter
The Autumn newsletter is now out. Anyone expecting an emailed copy should have received it at the weekend. Anyone expecting a paper copy it is snailing it’s way to you at this moment and you should be receiving it in a few days time. Anyone not expecting a copy who
Continue readingWe are an accredited Training Centre
We are now an Accredited Training Centre. We can now train crew to nationally recognisable standards and give out certificates awarded by The National Community Boats Association. The final inspection was on Saturday. Dave, Mick and Phil were the guinea-pig pupils in Chris’ practical exam, although, as a by-product, we
Continue readingWinsford Salt Fair
We will be having a stall here tomorrow and Sunday to advertise the Society and our boats. Come along and meet us and have a look at the rest of the fair while you are at it. http://www.winsford.gov.uk/events/winsford-salt-fair/
Continue readingOriginal Ashton beer to be recreated with help of people of Tameside
The following was found on Twitter. The original article is from the Tameside Reporter. Portland Basin Museum is working together with artist Magnus Quaife to brew a beer made using the same recipe as Old Tom, a strong dark ale which was popular until the brewery closed down in the
Continue readingHazel at the Castlefield Bowl
Hazel will be moored at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester this weekend, where the Castlefield Food Festival is Taking place. Hazel will return to Ashton on Monday.
Continue readingLooking forward
Our 2017 AGM was held in the shop yesterday. We would like to welcome Tony Hewitson to the Trustee team to join with Dan Cocker. Kath Walls has stood down to concentrate on finance and Dave Wilson has also stood down to concentrate on his life !! Many thanks to
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The spring newsletter is out. Anyone expecting an emailed copy should have received it on 27th Jan. Anyone expecting a paper copy had it posted on 30 Jan or 2nd Feb so should have received it by now. Anyone not expecting a newsletter can click on “Join Us!” then “Application
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PLEASE NOTE…….. The Wooden Canal Boat Society has changed its bank. From now on please make all standing orders and direct debits payable to our new account – Co-op Community Direct Plus (Business Account) Sort Code 08 92 99 Account No. 65789829 We have made this change to avoid bank
Continue readingBoat Maintenance help needed
In November 2015 “Forget me Not” went on dock at Ashton Packet Boat Co to have her skeg re-fitted, bottom caulked, shoeing and ice plating renewed and propeller rfurbished ready for lots more Hazel Rejuvenated towing and recycling trips in coming years. Boat fans in the Northwest, here’s a rare opportunity to
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