WRG North West
Working party dates
Welcome to the webpage for Waterway Recovery Group North West
Waterway Recovery Group volunteers support waterway restoration projects across England and Wales. Our regional groups run weekend visits to restoration projects (and sometimes navigable waterways). Put simply, we dig canals!
Want to join us?
Below is a list of upcoming dates for both WRGNW organised, London WRG organised and other local society organised working parties. If you are interested in getting involved, please use the contact links or complete our enquiry form.
| date from | date to | canal & organiser | where | contact |
| various | usually Tue/Fri/Sat | Shrewsbury & Newport Canal - S&NCT | Newport/Wappenshall/Shrewsbury | Facebook website |
| 20/04/2024 | 20/04/2024 | Sankey | Newton Common Lock, Newton-le-willows, St. Helens | Facebook website flyer |
| 27/04/2024 | 28/04/2024 | TBC - possibly Wey & Arun - London WRG | TBC | |
| 18/05/2024 | 19/05/2024 | Cotswolds Canals - London WRG | TBC | |
| 29/06/2024 | 30/06/2024 | TBC - possibly Buckingham arm - London WRG | TBC | |
| 05/10/2024 | 06/10/2024 | Shrewsbury & Newport Canal - London WRG | TBC | |
| TBC | TBC | IWA - Manchester canals | TBC | Facebook website |
IWA Manchester Branch monthly open meetings
The talks are held at the Castlefield Hotel (part of the Y.M.C.A. complex) on Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4JR. The entrance is on the side facing towards Deansgate and overlooking the Castlefield outdoor events area. Please arrive by 19:15, with the talk commencing at 19:30, the talks are free to attend and everyone is welcome, though a donation towards the costs is appreciated. Full details will be added here when received.
| Canals Revisited | Ian McCarthy will be using John Greenway's slides to revisit the 1960s and 70s including work parties, campaigns and rallies. | Ian McCarthy has an interest in all things transport. He was employed for years as a computer designer at ICL West Gorton but his engineering interests extend to things a lot more physical. He has played a big role in the running and maintenance of the historic Clayton narrowboat Spey for many years. |