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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.
“Spout” is published quarterly and delivered to all members of the Association.
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.
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 June.
The Association is a registered charity with 500 members; it receives no funding from any official source. The ACA is affiliated to the Inland Waterways Association.
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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On 5th August 2010, water was admitted to the newly constructed length of canal beyond the present stop lock at Snarestone. The event was attended by ITV Central News, and newspaper reporters, which should create good publicity for further restoration efforts. Work on the slipway is now almost complete. The canal now extends almost as far as the pumping station.
The new length will be officially opened in Spetember - date yet to be announced. ACA will hold a social event for members in September to mark the restoration - exact details will be posted on this web-site nearer the time.
the ACA treasurer has launched an appeal to members and supporters to "buy a pile" for the future restoration of the canal. Donors of £25 or more will receive a commemorative certificate. Smaller donations - of any amount- are most welcome. Monies raised will go into a Restoration Fund to help ACA contribute to restoring a further length of canal, beyond the newly restored stretch.
Donations may be sent to the treasurer at 12 Loudoun Way, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics LE65 2NP - making cheques payable to Ashby Canal Association please. (click here for appeal letter) |
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Watering the new canal at Snarestone, August 2010.
FRIDAY 17th September 2010 Event at Snarestone to mark the re-opening of the newly restored length of canal. A gathering of members boats is expected, to help celebrate the event. More details will be posted later.
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