Tom Reid

Bank branch gives boost to the work of the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust
By Tom Reid on November 6, 2017
A Lichfield charity is celebrating after being named as a bank's local charity partner.
Canal trust’s bid to raise funds for new Lichfield tunnel passes £400,000 mark
By Tom Reid on October 27, 2017
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...
Black Country duo Dandy bringing laughs to the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s Autumn Show
By Tom Reid on October 23, 2017
Black Country humour will be on offer as the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s Autumn Show.
Funding to help canal restoration trust create new nature reserve in Lichfield
By Tom Reid on August 24, 2017
A new nature reserve is to be created at Lichfield’s Fosseway Heath as part of the plan to restore the city’s canal.
Plans unveiled for 2017 Huddlesford Heritage Gathering event
By Tom Reid on July 28, 2017
Lichfield canal enthusiasts are hoping to emulate the success of 2015’s Huddlesford Heritage Gathering when this year’s event is held in September.
Residents learn more about plans to restore Lichfield Canal on guided walk
By Tom Reid on June 21, 2017
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...
Volunteers help extend Lichfield Canal’s Heritage Towpath Trail
By Tom Reid on December 14, 2016
Staff from Lichfield’s Police Mutual Assurance Society offices gave up their day to help extend the city canal’s Heritage Towpath Trail.
How the Lichfield Canal restoration project is helping to prevent floods
By Tom Reid on November 28, 2016
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...
Volunteers helping to make great progress on efforts to reinstate the Lichfield Canal
By Tom Reid on October 21, 2016
Volunteers from a range of companies have been helping to restore the Lichfield Canal.
Environmental award for volunteers behind Lichfield Canal restoration efforts
By Tom Reid on September 19, 2016
Volunteers working to restore the Lichfield canal have been presented with a special award.