A Lichfield charity is celebrating after being named as a bank’s local charity partner.
A bid to raise £1million to build a canal tunnel under the cross city railway line has raised £400,000 less than a year after its official launch.
Black Country humour will be on offer as the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s Autumn Show.
A new nature reserve is to be created at Lichfield’s Fosseway Heath as part of the plan to restore the city’s canal.
Lichfield canal enthusiasts are hoping to emulate the success of 2015’s Huddlesford Heritage Gathering when this year’s event is held in September.
Lichfield Canal’s connection with the community was demonstrated when a group of city residents took part in a two-mile return walk to learn about the work done by a restoration trust.
Staff from Lichfield’s Police Mutual Assurance Society offices gave up their day to help extend the city canal’s Heritage Towpath Trail.
A 180 metre section of the Lichfield Canal which has been recently restored proved invaluable when Storm Angus and intense rainfall hit the south side of the city last week.
Volunteers from a range of companies have been helping to restore the Lichfield Canal.
Volunteers working to restore the Lichfield canal have been presented with a special award.
Lichfield Canal volunteers will play a leading role in a fundraising dog walk later this month.
A local scout group has been having a bash at creating wildlife habitats along the Lichfield Canal.
