WHAT’S ON IN APRIL
If you want your event listed in our free monthly What’s On section email your entry to jrichardson@mortons.co.uk or use the events form at www.towpathtalk.co.uk/events Please check with organisers whether the event is going ahead before setting out on your journey.
April 8
Erewash Preservation & Development Association: Art workshop with Janet Barnes, Sandiacre Lock Cottages, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5LA,10am-1pm. www.ecpda. org.uk
IWA North Staffordshire & South Cheshire Branch: The Waterway Recovery Group with Helen Gardner. Stoke-on-Trent Boat Club, Endon Wharf, Post Lane, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 9DU, 7.45 for 8pm. Admission free, refreshments available, non-members welcome. Contact socialsec.nssc@waterways.org.uk April 12
IWA Northampton Branch: A cruise through the Midlands in 1972 by Roger Butler. The Walnut Tree Inn, Blisworth, 8pm. All members and non-members welcome. Food and drink available. www.waterways.org. uk/northampton
April 15-18
Roving Canal Traders Association: Easter floating markets on the towpath of the Grand Union canal between bridge 111 and Leighton Lock near The Globe Public House, Linslade, LU7 2TA and on the Trent & Mersey Canal in Great Haywood behind Shugborough Hall, Staffordshire ST17 0XB 10am-5pm. https://www.rcta. org.uk
April 17
Erewash Preservation & Development Association: Easter activities – ribbon plates and duck hats at Sandiacre Lock Cottages, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5LA. www. ecpda.org.uk
April 18
Erewash Preservation & Development Association: Easter activities – pine cone activities at Sandiacre Lock Cottages, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5LA. www.ecpda.org.uk
April 19
Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society: The Stockport Canal by Roger Bravey. Whitefield Garrick Society Theatre, Bank Street (on right), Whitefield. 7.30pm. Members and non-members welcome. www.mbbcs.org.uk
April 21
IWA Milton Keynes Branch: Voyage down the Danube with John Pomfret. Bletchley Conservative Club, 105 Queensway, Bletchley MK2 2DN, 7.45pm. www.waterways.org.uk/ miltonkeynes
April 24
Northern Canals Association: Spring meeting hosted by Derby & Sandiacre Canal Trust at Draycott Cottages. For further details contact northern. canals2021@btinternet.com April 29-May 2
Federation of Bridgewater Cruising Clubs: Rally, the muchdelayed annual get-together of Bridgewater Cruising Clubs near the end of the Runcorn arm of the Bridgewater Canal, WA7 5SS. A big marquee with live entertainment, fancy dress and stalls. Visiting boats are welcome to join us for a fun-filled weekend. Entry form required, £25, contact bmbchonsecretary@gmail.com