Volunteer Day at Battyeford Island - 16 October

Volunteering with the Canal and River Trust

If you're looking for voluntary work - why not look at the opportunities available with the Canal and River Trust?  Its volunteers help with all aspects of the CRT's work to keep the canals and rivers flowing, so there are always a large variety of roles available.  Whether you want to help wildlife, learn more about canal heritage, meet new people or gain work experience through an office-based role, the Trust is likely to have a suitable volunteering opportunity for you.  To find out more visit the Trust's website.

The Canal and River Trust on Twitter

To find out what is happening at the Canal and River Trust over the summer months, why not visit the CRT on Twitter?

Living Waterways Awards Finalists

Launched by the Canal and River Trust in January, the Living Waterways Awards seek to recognise the most inspiring and exciting waterway-based improvement projects across the UK.  This year's finalists have just been announced and in the category covering Education and Learning is Dewsbury Water Linked, Dewsbury arm of the Calder and Hebble Navigation.

The winners of the 2015 awards will be announced at a ceremony in October.  Good luck to our colleagues in Dewsbury.

 

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.