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Adopting a Stretch of Grand Union Canal -Saturday 11th April

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

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 →

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The Grand Union in Acocks Green – Adopting a Stretch of Canal.

Posted on September 19, 2014 by

****** 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 →

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Litter Pick along the Grand Union – Monday 9th June 7pm

Posted on June 8, 2014 by

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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Historic Bridge Officially Named

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

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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