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 pdf icon. The file may take a while to download.
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| 25/9/2009. Early copies of Waterways World for sale Our sales team has a pristine copy of the very first Waterways World Magazine for sale - Volume 1, No 1, published in Spring 1972 - plus many more very early issues, many of which are quite rare. These would appeal to serious collectors of waterways literature. If you would like details, or to make an offer for any of them please contact Terry Wright on 07947 463494, or visit the ACA sales kiosk at the end of the canal at Snarestone. |
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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.
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