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Welcome to the Ashby Canal Association website
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The Ashby Canal Association was formed in 1966, born out of concern caused by progressive closure of the northern 8 miles due to mining subsidence. The ACA is now actively promoting their restoration and re-connection to the navigable canal and over recent years the Association’s work-parties have significantly contributed to the voluntary effort of the restoration project.

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ACA Guide
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Ashby Canal Guide

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Click here to download our new, simple guide featuring moorings, places of interest, pubs & restaurants and boaters facilities.
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£1,280,000 funding towards the Ashby Canal Restoration plus other benefits of clay and a winter storage lake. At a meeting of the Development Control and Regulatory Board on 23rd June 2011 at County Hall, Leicestershire County Council approved the planning application by UK Coal for the Minorca Open Cast extraction of Coal and Fireclay. Included within the application is a provision for a winter water storage lake which will save the LCC £1m from the project costs. A raised crossing on Gallows Lane which will enable the canal to pass beneath the road. In addition to this any suitable clay for the construction of the canal and £1.28 million in cash. A further £50,000 has been earmarked from the ACA to further extend the present extension with £5000 from Ashby Canal Trust and £30,000 from LCC. This work will start as soon as contractors can be on site. The Association is currently running a "Buy a Pile" appeal to raise additional funds for the restoration. If you would like to help, click the link below to download further information.
Click here to download the 'Restoration Appeal'.


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The Association seeks to promote the canal and its surroundings as an amenity for all users, whether walkers, anglers, boaters or a canal related business. At the same time it is intent on preserving the canals rural character.
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“Spout” is published quarterly and delivered to all members of the Association.
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The ACA organise canal - related talks through each winter at the MIRA Social Club (by the A5 at Nuneaton) usually at 7.30 on the second Monday of the month. Check our web-site for details. Entry is free, non-members are welcome and a bar service is available.
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The ACA plays a major role in organising the annual Shackerstone Family Festival and boat rally in early September and fully supports the Ashby Canal Trust and their annual Moira Canal Festival held in May.
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The Association is a registered charity; it receives no funding from any official source. The ACA is affiliated to the Inland spacerWaterways Association.
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Act of Parliament
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We have photographed the original Act of Parliament relating to the creation of the Ashby Canal. You can view the complete document by clicking the image. The file may take a while to download.
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Act of Parliament

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Ashby Canal Slide Show

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Click here or see the left hand button menu to go to our new page 'Slide Show'. Here you can view revolving images of our beautiful canal which we will update from time to time. Ideal if you are planning a visit and want to see what the canal has to offer!
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The first batch of piles from the Buy A Pile Appeal has been delivered and work is currently under way installing them on the next length of canal.
 
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