September 2026 events:
Guided Nature Walk
13th September 2026, 2-4pm
The Horseshoe, Radcliffe, England
Free guided nature walk along the Ringley Towpath of the Bolton Bury Canal with local Naturalist Russ Hedley. Free cake, biscuits and a drink available at the end of each walk. Must register on EventBrite as spaces are limited.
Nob End Work Party
19th & 20th September 2026, 10am – 4pm
Prestolee Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1AD
Join us for our monthly work party where we’ll be getting stuck in with a range of restoration activities such as re-building and re-mortaring walls, vegetation control, putting up signs, re-laying cobbles and repairing fences. Members and non-members are welcome to attend our event, however we ask that you contact us in advance if you plan to attend, so we know how many people to expect and at what time.
Canal Fun Day
20th September, 10am – 4pm
Little Lever Sports Club, Mytham Road, BL3 1JE
Join us for a fun day with the family at the canal with free arts and crafts, eco-stalls and more! No registration needed, just pop down.
Little Lever Poetry & Local History Event
29th September 2026, 6-7pm
Little Lever Library, Market Street, BL3 1LP
Join an evening with Oliver Lomax, local poet and Los Angeles Poetry Film Award winner. Enjoy poetry and film commemorating Little Lever’ s history, including the Ladyshaw Owl Pit Disaster ‘The Men Who Became The River’
and ‘Breach’ the 1936 canal breach.
Contact Littlelever.library@bolton.gov.uk for a free ticket.
October 2026 events:
Salford Histories Festival
3rd October 2026, 10am – 4pm
St Thomas’ Church, 13-21 Ford Lane, Pendleton, Salford, M6 6PE
We’ll be attending the Salford Histories Festival sharing insights from the canal’s past. Entry is free so please pop along to hear more from us and other local groups and organisations.
Nob End Work Party
17th & 18th October 2026, 10am – 4pm
Prestolee Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1AD
Join us for our monthly work party where we’ll be getting stuck in with a range of restoration activities such as re-building and re-mortaring walls, vegetation control, putting up signs, re-laying cobbles and repairing fences. Members and non-members are welcome to attend our event, however we ask that you contact us in advance if you plan to attend, so we know how many people to expect and at what time.
Open Meeting – Marketing the Manchester Ship Canal
12th October 2026, 7.30pm
Castlefield Hotel, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4JR
Join us for a fascinating talk with Martin Dodge exploring the story of marketing the Manchester Ship Canal and how this iconic waterway was promoted to businesses, investors and the wider public. Discover the campaigns, ambitions and vision that helped establish the canal as a gateway to global trade and a symbol of Manchester’s industrial success. Delivered in partnership with the Inland Waterways Association, this event is open to everyone with an interest in local history, waterways and heritage. Everyone is welcome and the event is free of charge. The event starts at 7.30pm, simply ask at the bar where the canal event is taking place. We look forward to seeing you there.
Guided Wildlife Walk
19th October 2026, 2-4pm
Meccano Bridge, Little Lever
Join Russ Hedley for a fun, hands-on guided walk exploring local wildlife up close and personal. Whether you’re a nature newbie or a seasoned explorer, this walk is perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors. Meeting place at the Meccano Bridge. Free cake, biscuits and a drink available at the end of each walk. Must register on EventBrite as spaces are limited.
November 2026 events:
Open Meeting – The Lancaster Canal in Context
9th November 2026, 7.30pm
Castlefield Hotel, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4JR
Join us for a fascinating talk with MBBCS Chair Paul Hindle about the changing transport links along the Lancaster Canal, covering earlier turnpikes, then the railways and finally the modern roads and motorways. Delivered in partnership with the Inland Waterways Association, this event is open to everyone with an interest in local history, waterways and heritage. Everyone is welcome and the event is free of charge. The event starts at 7.30pm, simply ask at the bar where the canal event is taking place. We look forward to seeing you there.
Nob End Work Party
21st & 22nd November 2026, 10am – 4pm
Prestolee Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1AD
Join us for our monthly work party where we’ll be getting stuck in with a range of restoration activities such as re-building and re-mortaring walls, vegetation control, putting up signs, re-laying cobbles and repairing fences. Members and non-members are welcome to attend our event, however we ask that you contact us in advance if you plan to attend, so we know how many people to expect and at what time.
December 2026 events:
Christmas Social
14th December 2026, 7.30pm
Castlefield Hotel, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4JR
Join us for our Christmas social and celebrate the achievements of the past year, discuss the history of the canal and what comes next. Members and non-members welcome. The event starts at 7.30pm, simply ask at the bar where the canal event is taking place. We look forward to seeing you there.
Nob End Work Party
19th & 20th December 2026, 10am – 4pm
Prestolee Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1AD
Join us for our monthly work party where we’ll be getting stuck in with a range of restoration activities such as re-building and re-mortaring walls, vegetation control, putting up signs, re-laying cobbles and repairing fences. Members and non-members are welcome to attend our event, however we ask that you contact us in advance if you plan to attend, so we know how many people to expect and at what time.