Wey & Arun Canal - News and Press Releases

	THE WEY & ARUN CANAL 'London's Lost Route to the Sea'

News and Press Releases

In order to publicise the work of restoring the canal, the Trust issues News and Press Releases whenever notable achievements and/or events occur.

The following releases are available -

Jan 17, 2012	'CommunityForce' drives Loxwood Bridge towards Completion.
Dec 5, 2011	Wey & Arun Canal Trust receive a new Land Rover loaned by Harwoods.
Nov 15, 2011	Wey & Arun Canal Trust pleased to receive local support at Dunsfold Exhibition.
Oct 13, 2011	Votes Needed for New Parapets on Loxwood Canal Bridge.
Sep 26, 2011	Proposal to Restore the Wey & Arun Canal in Dunsfold.
Sep 15, 2011	MP Opens Restored Lordings Waterwheel.
Aug 29, 2011	Works starts on new Canal Centre.
Aug 28, 2011	Rare chance to sail on the Upper Arun.
Aug 4, 2011	Work starts on next lock restoration.
July 21, 2011	Wey & Arun Canal Trust commissions further design studies.
July 20, 2011	Local MP to inaugurate unique canal water wheel.
July 8, 2011	Local support for canal project.
Jun 16, 2011	Gunpowder store and flour mill provide 2011 Heritage Weekend attractions.
Apr 20, 2011	A 'wee dram' to help Loxwood Bridge.
Apr 2, 2011	Worthing school continues planting beside canal.
Mar 24, 2011	Canal restoration makes progress in Surrey.
Mar 23, 2011	'You're hired' - WACT Launches Apprentice Membership
Mar 22, 2011	Winter Facelift for Canal Lock.
Dec 9, 2010	Canal Trust volunteers named as 'Heritage Heroes'
Nov 1, 2010	A festive cargo on the Wey & Arun Canal.
Oct 25, 2010	Wey & Arun Canal Trust to commence activities at the Northern end of the canal
Sep 5, 2010	Canal project takes to two wheels
Aug 24, 2010	Waterways grants help canal project
Aug 24, 2010	Two new books about the Wey & Arun Canal
July 6, 2010	Canal lock fund benefits by £11,000.
May 24, 2010	Prestigious award for Wey & Arun Canal Trust's Loxwood Lock
May 18, 2010	BBC Filming on the Wey & Arun for the 'Politics Show'.
May 10, 2010	"Buy a brick" appeal aims to improve Loxwood bridge appearance
Apr 29, 2010	Tim Jolly.
May 2, 2010	Walking to help canal green corridor project.
Apr 17, 2010	Double celebration for canal project. ceremony.
Mar 19, 2010	Legacy will allow work to begin at Northern end of Wey & Arun Canal.
Mar 19, 2010	Canadian connection for canal ceremony.
Mar 14, 2010	Canal project moves on to another lock.
Feb 10, 2010	Another opening for canal restoration project.
Jan 22, 2010	New Development Officer hopes to take canal project forward.
Jan 15, 2010	Conservation Adviser appointed for the Wey & Arun Canal.
Dec 9, 2009	IWA 'National Waterways Conservancy' Gains Momentum.
Oct 28, 2009	New version of canal walking guide published.
Oct 22, 2009	Canal restorers visit Sussex waterway project.
Oct 12, 2009	New press officer appointed.
Oct 12, 2009	Loxwood Lock makes Brick Awards short list.
Oct 4, 2009	Green boating for all on the Wey & Arun Canal.
Sep 24, 2009	John Talbot appointed WACT Chief Engineer
Sep 17, 2009	Grand day out raises a 'grand' for canal project.
Sep 16, 2009	£8000 funding lift for Wey & Arun Canal Trust
Aug 10, 2009	Wey & Arun to hold Shalford Consultation.
July 7, 2009	Nick Herbert MP appointed Vice President of The Wey & Arun Canal.
June 23, 2009	The Wey & Arun Canal Trust's Annual Sponsored Walk Raises Over £13,500. .....
June 22, 2009	Nick Herbert MP visits The Wey & Arun Canal.
May 25, 2009	WEY & ARUN CANAL TRUST APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN .....
May 11, 2009	Double Celebration for the Wey & Arun Canal Trust.
Apr 30, 2008	New Electric Visitor Boat arrives .....
Apr 16, 2009	Billinghurst Postman wins Royal Mail's 1^st Class People Award
Oct 31, 2008	Autumn Meeting - Loxwood Bridge Statement
Oct 30, 2008	Photographic Competition Results
Sep 18, 2008	Lowood Steam Rally
Sep 10, 2008	The Trust Welcomes its 2500^th member...
June 30, 2008	Trust Signs Contract for New Trip Boat
Aug 4, 2008	Whetting the Whistle of Steam Enthusiasts - ...
June 30, 2008	Sponsored Walk 2008.
June 23, 2008	King's Cup Awarded to Colin Durbridge.
June 16, 2008	Eric Walker awarded MBE.
June 02, 2008	Breakthrough on Loxwood bridge/tunnel.
May 1, 2008	Annual Meeting 2008
April 02, 2008	New Season Starts on the Wey & Arun with New Timetable
Mar 18, 2008	Small Boat Rally
Mar. 3, 2008	WEY & ARUN CANAL WINS GRANT.
Jan 11, 2008	Announcing the 3^rd Wey & Arun Canal Trust Photo Competition. - Press Release
Jan 23, 2008	Wey & Arun Trip Boat Makes its last Voyage before Refit.
Jan 11, 2008	Work Starts on B2133 Crossing - Press Release
Nov. 5, 2007	WIGGONHOLT ASSOCIATION SPONSORS "GREEN" BOAT ON WEY & ARUN CANAL.
Oct 23, 2007	Jeremy Hunt, MP Visit - Press Release
Sep. 19, 2007	Heritage Open Days
Aug 8, 2007	Himalayan Balsam - Press Release
Jul 30, 2007	Anne Milton, MP, Visits the Wey & Arun Canal
Jun 19, 2007	The Wey & Arun Canal Trust's 2007 sponsored walk raises over £11,000
Apr 27, 2007	National Canal Restoration Report
Mar 28, 2007	Charity Walk
Mar. 11, 2007	Brewhurst Lock Re-opens.
Feb. 7, 2007	Conservation Officer Appointment.
Jan 12, 2007	The Wey & Arun Canal Welcomes Chernobyl Children.
Jan 2, 2007	Wey & Arun Canal Trust volunteers work 'on the 'edge'.
14 Nov. 2006	APPEAL TO 'BRIDGE THE GAP' BY THE WEY & ARUN CANAL TRUST AT THEIR AUTUMN MEETING
11 Nov. 2006	A NEW LAND ROVER FOR THE WEY & ARUN CANAL TRUST ARRIVES AT A CRITICAL TIME
4 Oct. 2006	THE WEY & ARUN CANAL HOSTS ITS FIRST BOAT RALLY AT DUNSFOLD
14 Sep. 2006	All Action on the Wey & Arun!...
16 Aug. 2006	THE WEY & ARUN CANAL TAKES NEW SHAPE IN LOXWOOD
2 August 2006	Walking the Canal ...
20 July 2006	MAINTAINING THE WEY & ARUN CANAL with the help of a DONATION OF TOOLS
12 July 2006	Bridget Goes the Distance
23 June 2006	The Wey & Arun Canal Poddles to £10,000
12 June 2006	The Wey & Arun Canal Push Ahead at Dunsfold.
25 May. 2006	Winston Harwood Memorial Plaque unveiled.
4 May 2006	Wey & Arun Canal Meeting 2006.
25 Apr. 2006	Maintenance Manager Appointed.
18 Apr. 2006	Easter Cruises Fully Booked.
3 Apr. 2006	Plaque unveiled in Bramley....
24 Mar. 2006	Wey & Arun Canal Project takes a new turn.
2 Mar. 2006	Loxwood's New Lock - the first new lock to be ....
20 Feb. 2006	RED-LETTER DAY AS THE WEY & ARUN CANAL TRUST MAKE A START IN BRAMLEY
15 Feb. 2006	Bruford Brewery Bottle Find
Feb. 2006	IWA CAMPAIGN RALLY 2006
22 Jan. 2006	BRIDGET STEPS OUT FOR CHARITY Download a sponsorship form here...
22 Dec. 2005	THE WEY & ARUN CANAL TRUST GETS MOBILE
20 Dec. 2005	Canal Completion Strategy Report
8 Dec. 2005	WORK BEGINS ON A NEW SECTION AT UTWORTH MANOR
11 Nov. 2005	2005 Photographic Competition
1 Nov. 2005	Cranleigh Exhibition
24 Oct. 2005	Dr David Fletcher CBE appointed Vice President.
25 Sep. 2005	Winston Harwood
23 Sep. 2005	Brewhurst Mill opened to public.
20 Sep. 2005	Presentation to member 2000.
16 Aug. 2005	Plaque Unveiled at Three Compasses by Lord Egremont
18 July. 2005	Haybarn Bridge re-opens
28 June. 2005	THE WEY & ARUN CANAL TRUST APPOINTS ITS FIRST SUMMIT MANAGER at DUNSFOLD, Surrey
21 June. 2005	THE WEY AND ARUN PUSH FORWARD
21 Apr.2005	Important Step Towards Canal Restoration
18 Mar.2005	IWA Expresses concerns over Tory proposals to privatise British Waterways
21 Feb.2005	New Venue for 2005 AGM
05 Feb.2005	Trust Receives new Landrover
29 Jan.2005	Trust Seeks Conservation Officer
14 Oct.2004	Bramley Exhibition Report
27 Sep.2004	Restoration Manager Appointed
22 Sep.2004	Model Tugboats rescue Trust's Trip Boat!
24 Aug.2004	Next stop Guildford
14 Aug. 2004	Excitment at Loxwood
15 Jun. 2004	THE WEY AND ARUN PODDLE TO A RECORD DAY
01 Jun. 2004	First boats seen at Lordings lock for over 100 years
23 Apr. 2004	NEW SLIPWAYS TO OPEN ON 16 MAY
15 Apr. 2004	Easter Bunny Cruises on the canal
17 Mar. 2004	IWA Awards Kenneth Goodwin Trophy to Wey & Arun Canal Trust
04 Jun. 2003	The new Drungewick Aqueduct is opened
18 Mar. 2003	First new aqueduct in Sussex for two centuries

For further information please contact Sally Schupke, Public Relations Officer, on 01483 560543 or email

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