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We welcomed colleagues from across our network who gathered at the National Waterways Museum last week for the Trust’s annual awards - which celebrate outstanding achievements of teams and individuals - and also our new Chief Exec Campbell Robb for his first visit to the region.

Big thanks to our amazing Hyde, Woodley & Romily towpath volunteers who have cleared 0.5km of floating pennywort from the Peak Forest Canal. They used canoes to remove large & heavy floating mats of the invasive weed north of Bankfield Road in Woodley to help us #KeepCanalsAlive

Our canals aren’t just stretches of water – they support nature’s recovery and help people form a connection with the natural world 🌿 Want to find out more? Read about the role of our canals in our new report: https://t.co/BnkCSiWoJG 💚

Winter isn’t far away For boaters, that means shorter days & frosty mornings — but also some of the most peaceful and magical cruising of the year. 💙 Stay safe and get prepared with our Safe Boating in All Seasons guide 👉 https://t.co/KrpCtFf3nE

📢 Our Annual Public Meeting will be starting at 2.30pm today. Watch it live here: https://t.co/LQhpdl04h3 Don’t worry if you can’t join us – the meeting will be recorded and available to watch any time our website.

It takes a community to care for our canals. 💙 We work with 300+ groups each year, from youth clubs to local residents, all helping to keep our waterways safe, green and full of life. 🫶 Want to get your group involved? Find out how 👉 https://t.co/XMCVvAEj40

Great work again from the wonderful water wombles @TheL20Hub - thank you for clearing litter from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal!👏

With winter around the corner, canals are at their most magical: frosty mornings, still reflections and colourful narrowboats gliding by 📸 Our free photography guide will help you capture it all — maybe even a gift-worthy photo for Christmas! 😉 https://t.co/GHBAV11sIh

We welcomed @SarahForRuncorn to visit us at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, where she met some of our North West team. They discussed the ongoing programme of essential repairs to the iconic bridge, she chatted with local volunteers, and heard all about our work to #KeepCanalsAlive

📅Our Annual Public Meeting will be live on our website at 2.30pm on Monday 20th October. We'll be reflecting on our activities over the last financial year and welcoming our new CEO, Campbell Robb. ✉️ Email AnnualPublicMeeting@CanalRiverTrust.org.uk to submit any questions.

The Grade 1 listed Lune Aqueduct is an impressive 202 m long, carrying the Lancaster Canal 16 m above the River Lune since 1797. Designed by John Rennie, and constructed by Alexander Stevens, it’s one of the most impressive landmarks on our waterways. Have you visited before?

#StormAmy hit hard, but our teams resolved most navigation & towpath closures within 48 hours. More than 50 trees came down in total across the network. Some sites remain under review for further clearance or follow-up works - Please keep an eye on our notices pages for updates.

October is #FreeWillsMonth 🕊️ With our partners at @Farewill and @NFWNetwork, you can write a simple Will for free. Find out more: https://t.co/HbpfyJmjVe There’s absolutely no obligation to leave us a gift, but we hope you’ll consider our charity to help us protect canals 💙

A great first corporate event with FI REM, this fantastic group helped clear vegetation & assisted with painting at Knoweley Bridge and Botany Bay. Thank you FI REM for your support 💙

Join us for a Canal & River Trust-led walk to discover the historic Liverpool South Docks on Tuesday 7 October, as part of the YHA Festival of Walking 2025. The 3 mile walk starts at 10.15am. For more info or to book a place👉 https://t.co/5JpJyjnCsJ

What a great clean up around South Liverpool Docks and Albert Docks from the fantastic Mersey Rowing Club, thank you for your continued support 🤩 If you would like to volunteer with Canal & River Trust, please see the link below. 💙 https://t.co/UgrU5YU6p8

We’re inviting the public to enjoy a behind-the-scenes view of the Toddbrook Dam construction project at 2 open days on 26 & 27 September (10am-3pm). Get up close to the works and hear an update on progress. Book a 1-hour slot here👉 https://t.co/Ki2FXnMRBN

Our super Steampunk Weekender is about to lift off @AndertonLift (20-21 Sept) with 2-days of Victorian elegance fused with industrial innovation! There’ll be ingenious vehicles, mechanical curiosities, vintage-inspired fashion, games & more. For more info👉 https://t.co/YQYHOUOhfW

Whether we’re repairing historic aqueducts, replacing hard-working lock gates or helping nature thrive, we’re the charity for canals 💙

We spend tens of millions of pounds repairing canals, breaches and responding to emergencies, alongside fixing routine wear and tear. This includes large-scale works, like replacing lock gates and repairing brickwork. As a charity, we continue to keep canals alive for everyone.