Lichfield Branch

impressive buildings along the way. Meet 10:15 for a 10:30 start in the car park of The Middle Bell, 33 Main Street, Barton -under-Needwood, Staffs. DE13 8AA. Contact Clive Walker at clive.walker@waterways.org.uk

Saturday/Sunday 20th/21st May 2023—Moira Canal Festival Moira Furnace - To get here, follow the M42 north, A42 south or A444. Then, simply follow the brown signs!

For Sat Navs use our postcode: DE12 6AT

Enjoy a wide range of attractions on the banks of the restored length of the Ashby Canal, in the grounds of the Moira Furnace over the weekend of 20, 21 May. There will be boats, Military Wives Choir, Hey Beatles tribute band, children's entertainment, Morris dancing, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Classic cars, Trad Jazz, static engines, bar and refreshments. - and don't forget Mother Duck and the Ashby Canal Duck race!

Open from 10-5, Adults £6, Children over 4 £3, carpark and programme free. We also hope to have an illuminated boat parade on Saturday evening if we get enough entrants. (It was a great success last year!)

All at Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane, Moira, DE12 6AT moiracanalfestival@outlook.com, www.moiracanalfestival.com

But want to get in free??

Volunteers wanted!

It's an easy job and you can sit down at it! We would like help at the site entrances for 2 hours, either one day or both days. Either way, you will get a cherished wrist band, which gives free admission to the event over the whole weekend.

Have a word with Fiona, the volunteer organiser, for details: fionapursglove@outlook.com, or 079414145212

Wednesday 7th June 2023—Walk

Our summer evening walk will start from the Clifford Arms, Great Haywood ST18 0SR. Keep an eye on the website for details of the route. Meet at The Clifford at 5pm. Contact Clive Walker at clive.walker@waterways.org.uk