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MBBCS at public events

MBBCS members regularly attend community events to promote awareness of the canal and the role of the society in promoting the prospects and benefits of canal restoration. On 25th October we were at the Salford Suite in the Civic Centre in Swinton for the Salford Histories Festival where we were pleased to meet the Salford Deputy […]

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AGM 2024

The 36th Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at the Whitefield Garrick Theatre on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 7-30pm. AGENDA If a quorum of 20 members is not present within 15 minutes from the time appointed for the meeting the members present shall be a quorum. 1.         To receive apologies for absence.

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WaterWay Wonder Latest News

Waterway Wonder – this years’ programme of events at Little Lever Library came to an end yesterday evening with a splendid talk by author and musician Tom Kitching. And as a bonus Tom treated us to one of his own songs which you can hear here. Tom read extracts from his recent book, “Where There’s

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Oldfield Basin

A tiny baby step towards restoration? Salford Council are asking for comments on a planning application regarding the site presently occupied by the Regent Trading Estate.  The site is immediately adjacent to the Islington Mill Arts Hub. The application, by the council’s development partner ECF, is for the construction of a “Passivhaus certified” low carbon

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Hidden canal

The Hidden Canal soundwalk – a unique collaboration between the MBBCS and Salford based arts group “Walk the Plank” has resulted in an innovative enticement to explore the initial 3 miles of the Salford Branch of the canal.  When Salford born musician Ewan Maccoll wrote “Dirty Old Town” he included the line “Dream a dream

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Middlewood Locks Fest

May 2024 saw the Middlewood Locks Fest take place that celebrated the re-opening to navigation of the Middlewood Locks section of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury.   And it’s fair to say that the inaugural Middlewood Locks Fest was a roaring success! Plenty of sunshine and a positively buzzing crowd made for a fantastic day.  More

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