Join us at IWA Festival of Water on the Trent & Mersey Canal in Burton Upon Trent for a bank holiday weekend of fun for all who love spending time […]

Join the IWA Lichfield Branch for an easy 5½ mile walk with 3 stiles along footpaths, some rough ground, and on a pavement. The Canal Path is signposted throughout with a series […]

An illustrated presentation on the life of Joseph Wilkes. Not just about his promotion of the Ashby Canal but also his business interests, influence and input into the local area. […]

Back after a few years off (thanks to COVID-19) is our ever popular annual quiz night complete with raffle and a Fish & Chip supper! Full details available here

This will be an illustrated presentation covering all of the various restoration works that have been carried out over recent months and a report on what has been done by […]

An illustrated presentation by the National Forest's Director, Louise Driver. The extent of the National Forest and it's history to date through to the present and future strategy. Licenced bar […]

A presentation on the Great Central railway, the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway and the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be […]

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Ashby Canal Association will be held at Snarestone Wharf, Quarry Lane, Snarestone on 22nd April 2023 at 11am.Members wishing to participate can do […]

An illustrated presentation by Phil Clayton covering oddities of the waterways. Licenced bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking. 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start

A light hearted festive gathering of fun and entertainment - no skills required. 50p donation per game with prizes for the winners and best losers. Wear your Christmas jumper and […]

A presentation by Anthony Poulton-Smith covering the interesting origins of place names.Free admission, licenced bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking.