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Tag Archives: Vineries Bridge
Springtime beside the Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green
What a wonderful turn out of enthusiastic locals we had on Saturday for the first ‘Adopt a Stretch of Canal’ project we had. The sun shone and we met Steve Lambert the friendly and helpful Volunteer Co-ordinator from the Canals … Continue reading
Adopting a Stretch of Grand Union Canal -Saturday 11th April
Local people are invited along on Saturday 11th April to the first working morning of local volunteers and the Canals and Rivers Trust. The plan is to meet on Vineries Bridge (Woodcock Lane) at 10am and then be introduced to Steve … Continue reading
The Grand Union in Acocks Green – Adopting a Stretch of Canal.
****** UPDATE: Great news that in the last week the Canals and River Trust have now removed the sunken burnt out barge that had been a serious obstacle to other boats. Thanks to Dave Treadwell for the photos. Also we have had … Continue reading
Litter Pick along the Grand Union – Monday 9th June 7pm
Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum has decided to go out and take action on the litter problem that blights the canal towpath and embankment. We want local people to come along and help. We all hate litter and with an hour’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, clean up, Grand Union Canal, litter, Vineries Bridge, Woodcock Lane
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Historic Bridge Officially Named
Check out the new sign that British Waterways have recently added to our Grade II listed bridge. Although it has locally been known as Vineries Bridge for at least 100 years, it now has an official name plate and date. BW … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Grand Union Canal, Vineries Bridge, Woodcock Lane North
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