Wey & Arun Canal Trust News

'CommunityForce' drives Loxwood Bridge towards Completion.

Tue, 17 Jan 2011 20:25:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust have been delighted to receive a NatWest CommunityForce grant of �6,275 towards the completion of new brick parapets for the Loxwood High Street Canal Bridge.

The parapets, which will be constructed from locally-made brick to fit in with the nearby 17th Century Onslow Arms Pub and the award-winning Loxwood Lock, have been high on the Trust's agenda for some time.

"Everything is gradually falling into place," explains WACT Chairman Sally Schupke. "With planning permission granted and more than 80% of the necessary funding raised so far, our goal of putting the finishing touches to the Loxwood High Street bridge has never been more achievable. We now just need one final push to raise the remaining money and start the work."

A New Land Rover for the Wey & Arun Canal Trust.

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 20:25:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is very pleased to have received a brand new Land Rover Defender, loaned by Harwoods Land Rover of Pulborough, Sussex.

The vehicle has already been put to good use by one of the Trust's working parties. Volunteers have been hard at work coppicing in Sidney Wood, where the Land Rover is the safest and most effective way of transporting materials and equipment.

In the coming months the Trust anticipates an even greater need for adequate four-wheel-drive transport between sites.

Wey & Arun Canal Trust pleased to receive local support at Dunsfold Exhibition.

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:18:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust held an exhibition at Winn Hall in Dunsfold on Sunday 6th November, in order to give local residents the chance to learn more about the Trust and be consulted about its proposed work in the Dunsfold and Alfold area.

Dunsfold and Alfold are at the centre of the original canal route, which is often described as 'London's Lost Route to the Sea' and as such the villages are of great significance to the Trust and its work. Planning applications to improve the stretch of canal between the Three Compasses Bridge and Tickner's Heath in Alfold are currently in the early stages, including the addition of a new boat house, slipway and landing stage in order for the Trust to run public boat trips in the area.

Votes Needed for New Parapets on Loxwood Canal Bridge.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:53:00 GMT

As the Wey & Arun Canal Trust (WACT) continues working hard towards its ultimate goal of restoring the Wey & Arun Canal to its full potential, the public have the chance to vote for speedy completion of a crucial stage.
Until 23rd October 2011, NatWest Bank is giving members of the public the chance to vote online, determining whether or not WACT will receive a grant of up to 6000 Pounds from the NatWest Community Force Fund. The Trust has applied for the grant in order to replace the steel parapets on the bridge over the Wey & Arun Canal on Loxwood High Street with more aesthetically pleasing brick parapets.

Proposal to Restore the Wey & Arun Canal in Dunsfold.

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust will be holding a public exhibition in Dunsfold on 6th November 2011. The exhibition will display the proposed works to restore the stretch of canal between Compasses Bridge and Tickner's Heath in Alfold. Local residents will have the opportunity to learn about the work of the Wey & Arun Canal Trust and to consult with them about the proposed developments in their area.

MP Opens Restored Lordings Waterwheel.

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:15:00 GMT

Boat owners had a rare chance to navigate part of the former Arun Navigation on Sunday 11th September when the Wey & Arun Canal Trust held a small boat rally as part of the inauguration of the Lordings Waterwheel.
Arundel & South Downs MP Nick Herbert cut the ribbon to open the re-commissioned Waterwheel, which is believed to be the only one of its type in the country.

Works starts on new Canal Centre.

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:59:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust has begun work on a visitor centre beside the canal at Loxwood, West Sussex. The centre will provide information about the canal restoration project, the history of the canal and local village information. A disabled toilet will be provided within the building.

Rare chance to sail on the Upper Arun.

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:24:00 GMT

Boatowners will have a rare chance to navigate part of the former Arun Navigation on Sunday 11th September when the Wey & Arun Canal Trust is holding a small boat rally as part of the inauguration of the Lordings Waterwheel.

Work starts on next lock restoration.

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 11:18:00 GMT

Work has started at Southland Lock, north of Loxwood, near the West Sussex/Surrey border. The Wey & Arun Canal Trust's contractor Burras of Hayling Island has installed piling to reinforce the new lock walls, and has now excavated the lock floor and invert down to the old sandstone floor, enabling work to being on the new concrete base for the lock. Burras will also fill beind the piling with concrete. When this is complete, WACT's volunteers will start work rebuilding the top cill, followed by brick facing to the concrete lock walls.

Wey & Arun Canal Trust commissions further design studies.

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 20:00:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is developing a design scheme for the reinstated canal at the northern end of the former inland waterway route between the Rivers Wey and Arun. As part of its preliminary work the Trust is pleased to announce that a contract has been awarded to specialist engineers Water Environment Limited of Wimbledon,

Local MP to inaugurate unique canal water wheel.

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:14:00 GMT

Sunday September 11th will see another important event on the Wey & Arun Canal, when the restored Lordings water wheel is formally unveiled by the Rt Hon Nick Herbert, Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice, whose Arundel and South Downs constituency includes this part of the canal.

Local support for canal project.

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 21:14:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust's funds recently increased by £600 thanks to a donation from the Guildford & Reading Branch of the Inland Waterways Association (IWA).

Gunpowder store and flour mill provide 2011 Heritage Weekend attractions.

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:55:00 GMT

The Wey and Arun Canal Trust will be inviting visitors to two historic buildings that are not normally open to the public during the 2011 Heritage Open Weekend in September.

Wey & Arun Canal receives prestigious Waterways Renaissance Award.

Fri, 27 May 2011 20:45:00 GMT

Waterways Renaissance Awards 2011 (Loxwood Lock and Bridge, Winner in Community Category, Commended in Design & Construction Category)

A 'wee dram' to help Loxwood Bridge.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT

On Saturday 7th May, you will have the chance to experience a taste of Scotland deep in the rural West Sussex / Surrey border countryside.
The Loxwood Society and Loxwood Parish Council, in conjunction with the Wey & Arun Canal Trust, will be hosting a Whisky Cruise on the Wey & Arun Canal. Participants will have the chance to sample some interesting malts,.....

Worthing school continues planting beside canal.

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT

February saw a visit to the Wey & Arun Canal at Loxwood, West Sussex, by 11 students from the Thomas a Becket School in Worthing. The children, aged between 8 and 13 ...

Canal restoration makes progress in Surrey.

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:30:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust has made a start on work in two additional areas, namely Dunsfold Park and the 'Bramley Link'.

You're Hired - WACT Launches Apprentice Membership.

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:30:00 GMT

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust has recently launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging young people..

Winter Facelift for Canal Lock.

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:30:00 GMT

It brings it home to canal restorers when the next structure appearing on their restoration and maintenance programme is one they rebuilt some years earlier.