Diary Dates 2008

Enjoy a leisurely guided towpath walk, discover more about the canal's history with society members and other groups. Walks will be approximately 5 miles. There is usually a pub nearby for meals or just bring your own. For further information on Canal Walks contact Mike Hustler Tel: 01282 816476

Tuesday 18th March 2008
Talk - People of the L&LC by Mike Clarke, Earby History Society 19:30

Tuesday 15th April 2008
Opening of the Johnsons Hillock interpretation panels and walk 14:00

Wednesday 16th April 2008
Day school with Galloways at Lancashire College, Chorley with site visit Greenberfield 10:30

Bank Holiday Weekend 3-5th May 2008
Canal Festival at Skipton with the Society's stand aboard Kennet moored in the Springs Branch close to Coach Street Bridge.

Thursday 8th May 2008
Talk - History of the L&LC by Mike Clarke, Macclesfield Canal Society 19:30

Saturday 17th May 2008
Walk with Friends of Buck Wood starting at Thackley Cricket Club 14:00
Meal with music at old wharfmaster's house, Skipton by Pennine Boats 01756 790829

Thursday 17th July 2008
Talk - History of the L&LC by Mike Clarke, Malhamdale History Society

18-21st July 2008
Tall Ships in Liverpool

Saturday 19th July 2008
Walk around the canal town of Burscough. Meet at Burscough Bridge no 32A on the A59 14:00

Tuesday 12th August 2008
Eevening circular walk from Church Kirk Bridge no 112 to New Barn Bridge (time tbc)

Weekend 13-14th September 2008
Heritage Open Day Events. Saturday - display at Bingley Five-rise locks. Sunday - display in Lancashire

Saturday 1st November 2008
Annual General Meeting

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