New Chair for Canal and River Trust

Allan Leighton, chair of the Co-Operative Group, and formerly CEO of Asda Plc and chair of the Royal Mail, will formally take over as chair of the Canal and River Trust following the meeting of Council on 23 September.  Allan joined the Board in September 2014. To find out more visit the Canal and River Trust site.

Wild flowers along the Promenade

 

If you have the time this Bank Holiday, walk along the canal from Battyeford to Mirfield - you will be amazed at the varieties of plants on display: speedwell, white deadnettle, archangel, forget-me-not, bluebells, wild garlic, stitchwort - to name but a few.

 

Canal and River Trust's Council Elections

Could you get involved in the Canal and River Trust's Council elections 2015?

Looking after more than 2,000 miles of canals and rivers is a serious responsibility.  It’s a rewarding yet challenging job, and the CRT Council plays an important role in this.  It appoints Trustees, helps to shape policies and provides guidance and perspective on key decisions.  If you would like to get involved as a member of Council, take a look at how you can vote or stand in the next CRT Council election click here.

Feed-back on the Friday Fun Day

Thanks to all of you who joined in the Friday Fun Day - a great time was had by all!  We'll put information about any future events on this blog. 

If you have any photographs from the event that you would like to share - please send them to us at Mirfield Promenade. 

Friday Fun @ the Canal - 20 February

Rotary Navigation Walk - 19 April

The walk is for everyone who wishes to join the Mirfield Rotary Club in raising funds for the four Hospices which provide excellent service to the public of Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield namely, Overgate Hospice, Kirkwood Hospice, Wakefield Hospice and the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice. Each Hospice will receive an equal share of whatever money is raised by the event.  This year's walk is being extended and will now incorporate the Rotary Club of Huddersfield.  The walk is almost exclusively on the tow-paths of the Hebble, Calder, Huddersfield Narrow and Broad Canals.  For more information visit the Rotary Navigation Walk.

Nature Walk - 21 February 2015

Colleagues in Groundwork and CRT are organising a Nature Walk along the canal, starting at the Library in Mirfield at 10 am on 21 February.  The walk will be led by Russ Hedley of Nature Talks and Walks.  Places are limited - and so you will need to book early.  To book a place call Jane Halladay on 0113 2380601.