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General Category => Chesterfield Discussion => Topic started by: Old Cruser on August 26, 2015, 06:48:47 PM
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The link gives ideas of what to do over the Bank Holiday, Cromford Canal is just one of the activities which anyone interested could take part in.
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2015/august/news_items/dont_miss_our_fun-packed_activities_this_weekend.asp (http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2015/august/news_items/dont_miss_our_fun-packed_activities_this_weekend.asp)
Friends of the Cromford Canal
Patron: Julian Richards, President: Brian Blessed
Home About News Restoration Trip Boat Archives Diary Sales Membership Contact Us Links
Boat Home
Boat trips
Schedule
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Private hire
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The Boat
The Volunteers
Contacts
Birdswood is the trip boat of the FCC, and is entirely run by our wonderful team of volunteers. Birdswood runs on scheduled trips throughout the year, open to all members of the public. Come and enjoy a peaceful journey along the canal, introduced by a booming announcement from the FCC President, Brian Blessed. Birdswood is also available for private hire and for specialist educational trips.
Next trip: See schedule here
Prices: For a full price list, see here
Bookings: Phone 07552 055 455 or email the bookings officer
Where to find Birdswood: Cromford Wharf is on Mill Road, Cromford (turn right at Cromford traffic lights when heading north up the A6; use for DE4 3RQ SatNav). For a map of attractions around Cromford including Birdswood's moorings, click here.
The Boat
About the narrowboat Birdswood - it's history and it's journey to get it on to the Cromford Canal
Contacts
Who to contact for information about the boat and for trip bookings
Boat Trips
Information about the different boat trips offered, including general public trips, private hire and use by schools
The Volunteers
Find out about the people running the trip boat operation and their stories
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Some nice walks round the Cromford area. Some are a bit steep though (y)
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Probably go the Grouse, I usually do. :)
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I'm working all day :(
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I'm sure it will become apparent where we will be ;)
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I'm working all day :(
Me too Sunday through until thursday inclusive. Then got 4 days off. Seems a long way to go.......... :(
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I have the weekend but mostly that will be catching up on housework/washing then monday working 9-6
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Been here today, not sure where to go tomorrow (y)
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I've heard that if you sleep in the centre of Stonehenge at midnight, you'll wake up on the lost continent of Atlantis.
Mind you, I've stopped smoking opium now.. lol
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We have spent the afternoon at the Pilsley fete, lovely weather as well.
As always we enjoyed seeing the Dakota fly over
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Be nice then building's finished Barry
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Takin em long enough, still nowhere near !!