Saltisford Canal Trust Joins the AWCC
We’re thrilled to announce that Saltisford Canal Trust is now an associate member of the Association of Waterways Cruising Clubs (AWCC)! This is a big step for our community and means even more support, opportunity and camaraderie for everyone who loves life on the inland waterways. What on earth is the AWCC? The Association of Waterways Cruising Clubs is a long-standing UK umbrella organisation linking boat and cruising clubs up and down the country’s inland waterways. It’s
Southside Pontoon Renewal Update
Update. 29/12/2025 As we approach the new year, work continues on the southside pontoon. Pete Jolly has made fantastic inroads into the demoloition of the old rotting structure and, as you can see from the picture, the amount of scrap timber is increasing daily. On January 5th, Sky Scaffolding will return and try to catch up with Pete. Good luck with that! Scroll down to read how we began this project. Work has now begun on the complete renewal of the southside pontoon,
Tree Works Across the Arm
Visitors walking through the Arm this week may have spotted a rather remarkable sight in our trees. Kevin, our expert tree surgeon, has begun the scheduled work to keep the site’s trees healthy and safe. Watching him in action high above the towpath, ropes swinging, chainsaw in hand, you could be forgiven for thinking he is part man and part squirrel. This work is an important part of looking after the Arm. Many of our more mature trees stretch over the towpath and the moored
History of Canals
In the 17th century, as early industry started to expand through the growth of the Industrial Revolution.
