Diary 2008

You are welcome to bring items for sale/recycling including stamps, coins, ink cartridges and mobile ‘phones. 

 Everyone welcome. 

For more information please ring Paul Mills on 0151 336 1049 or mobile 07761 739439.
 

29-31 August

Enhancement Work Party on the Llangollen Canal.
Starting at Ellesmere.  If you are able to help, please ring Paul Mills 0151 336 1049 or mobile 07761 739439.  The work party is easily accessible by both boat and car.  All help will be greatly appreciated.

Welshpool Rally

Trailboats will launch from the from the slipway at Welshpool Town Wharf.
 Attractions include horsedrawn boat trips, craft stalls,
demonstrations, and WOW activities for children. 

 For boat bookings please ring Peter Brown on 01630 652567 or email iwa@peter-quita.demon.co.uk.

 For stalls and other activities please ring Maggie Ellis on 01938 590543 or email paradm@aol.com.
 

Montgomery Work Party

At Redwith Bridge (signposted from the B4396)

Please call/email Mike Friend on 07909 912611 or 01948 880723 for more information.

Maesbury Rally

Attractions include a Farmers’ Market, craft stalls, WOW activities for children, boat trips, guided walks, Morris dancers, and a hog roast with entertainment on the Saturday evening. 

There is space for about 40 boats (with overflow moorings at Queens Head) and bookings will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

 For boat bookings please ring David Aylwin on 01691 830403 or email david.aylwin@talktalk.net. 

For stalls please ring Judy Richards on 01691 831455 or email peter_richards42@amserve.com.
 

Ellesmere Festival & Boat Rally 

 Moorings are now full, but there is space for tents, caravans and motor homes. 

For more information please ring
Paul Mills on 0151 336 1049 or mobile 07761 739439. 
 
This year is the festival’s silver jubilee, and the town is putting on extra activities. 

16 September

Meeting of the Society’s Council
7.30 pm at the Red Lion Hotel in Ellesmere.  If you are planning to attend, please get in touch with a member of Council beforehand to ensure that the date, time and venue are unchanged.

Whitchurch Boat Rally 

On the Whitchurch Arm of the Llangollen Canal.  Entry £12.50 which includes mooring, plaque and competitions.  On Saturday there is a Boaters’ Evening at Chemistry Farm with a meal costing £5.  Entry forms from Mike Parsonage, Oakmere, Horseman’s Green, Whitchurch, Salop SY13 2DY, telephone (evenings) 01948 830447, or email wwt@mican.co.uk. 
 

Montgomery Work Party

At Redwith Bridge (signposted from the B4396)

Please call/email Mike Friend on 07909 912611 or 01948 880723 for more information.

18 October

Learn to make rag rugs
 Audlem Mill.  For more details please ring 01270 811059
 or visit www.audlemmill.co.uk .

Montgomery Work Party

At Redwith Bridge (signposted from the B4396)

Please call/email Mike Friend on 07909 912611 or 01948 880723 for more information.

8-9 November

Learn to make boatwomen’s bonnets
Audlem Mill.  For more details please ring 01270 811059
or visit www.audlemmill.co.uk .

15-16 November

Hedge Laying Work Party
on the Montgomery Canal — dates to be confirmed. 

Annual General Meeting

Followed by the Annual Dinner at the Tern Hill Hall Hotel, near Market Drayton.

6-7 December

Hedge Laying Work Party
on the Montgomery Canal — dates to be confirmed. 

Diary 2009

17-18 January

Hedge Laying Work Party
on the Montgomery Canal — dates to be confirmed. 

14-15 February

Hedge Laying Work Party
on the Montgomery Canal — dates to be confirmed. 

March/April

Enhancement Work Party
on the Middlewich Arm — dates to be confirmed. 
Volunteers will be installing leisure facilities close to Cholmondeston.
Easy access by boat or car.