Birmingham cruises proving popular

THE first of two planned Birmingham Canal Navigations Society (BCNS) Explorer Cruises is already full.

However there is still availability on the second event, which takes place May 17 to 25.

The aim is to encourage boaters to explore the Birmingham canal area and priority will be given to boaters who have not previously been on a BCNS Explorer Cruise.

Brenda Ward of BCNS said: “We have found that many boaters like the additional security of cruising in company with other boaters and particularly enjoy the social side of informal gatherings and organised activities at the designated mooring locations.”

Boaters will meet with the organisers on the day appointed at the Bentley Arm close to the beginning of the Wyrley & Essington Canal at an informal gathering to receive the itinerary and discuss the cruise.

Application forms from Brenda at bcns.explorercruise@ gmail.com

The planned route for the second cruise is: Sunday 17:

Assemble at Bentley Arm on the Wyrley & Essington Canal; Monday 18: Bentley Arm to Pelsall and the Cannock Extension; Tuesday 19: Cannock Extension to Longwood Boat Club; Wednesday 20: Longwood Boat Club to Moorcroft Junction; Thursday 21: Moorcroft Junction (visit to CRT Workshop) to Walsall; Friday 22: Walsall to Wolverhampton; Saturday 23: Wolverhampton to Titford; Sunday 24: Titford to Tipton, six locks; Monday 25: Tipton to Hawne Basin, three locks.