Grantham Canal

The Woolsthorpe Flight

Follow our progress as we continue to restore the Woolsthorpe Flight Locks 12 – 15 Click here for the story so far! If you’d like to help us in this iconic project – carry on reading… Volunteering opportunities Grantham Canal Heritage Initiative (GCHI) Edit: The role of Volunteer Coordinator is presently vacant The Grantham Canal […]

Help reverse the dereliction

Our Campaigns Dredging Campaign Lottery SK Online Shopping Simply Donate Fundraising update ~~~~~~~ These campaigns are extremely important in enabling us to continue with our work and, in honouring our commitment to raise £95,000 in Match Funding towards the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported: Grantham Canal Heritage Initiative (GCHI) (Restoring the Woolsthorpe Lock Flight)

Latest News

Receive our free email newsletter each month! This is a great way of keeping up to date with our achievements – there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye! Email: bridge@granthamcanal.org and enter Request Bridge in the subject line – you can unsubscribe at any time. Current Edition for 2020 March Previous […]

Craft & Produce Fair

Covid-19 Regrettably, we’ve taken the decision to cancel this event. All events, boat trips, visits & talks are cancelled until mid July, when the situation will be reassessed. Craft & Produce Fair Sunday 26th April 2020 Fabulous local crafts and produce – purchase direct from the maker! Many demonstrating their crafts Truly smitten by […]

Grantham Canal Partnership

The Grantham Canal Partnership Chairman: Michael Rowan DL The Grantham Canal Partnership (GCP) was formed in 1997 to work in coalition with the Grantham Canal Society. The GCP is an unincorporated body which exists to coordinate the work of the various public bodies who have an involvement in the restoration of the canal. Membership comprises […]

…take a peep…

Workparty ~ Information Stand ~ Talks Events Workparty (Scroll down for talks and events) Workparty volunteers work Monday to Friday on the restoration of locks in the Woolsthorpe Flight (different team each day). They also meet on Monday, Friday & Saturday, plus other weekdays as required to undertake work, largely on the navigable section between […]

Situations Vacant

These volunteer roles are essential in enabling the society to continue in its work – a great way to offer your support! Company Secretary: Ideally you will have a legal background, offering advice on procedure and company matters Fundraiser: Funding is fundamental. Our fundraiser wishes some help with identifying grants and funds which support […]

Canal cruises

Covid-19 Regrettably, we’ve taken the decision to cancel all events, boat trips, visits & talks, until mid July. We will review the situation again then. For our list of events including 30 & 45 minute boat trips, click here: Scheduled ‘Turn up and Ride’ Trips For cruises exclusive to your party, Cruise and […]

Corporate Supporters

Sponsors Click on the link below – enjoy this short video of the Grantham Canal This represents only a fraction of the work we’ve achieved over the years in pursuit of our ultimate aim in returning the canal to full navigation. Our volunteers work tirelessly(?) – give us the tools & materials – and we’ll […]