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We are a volunteer-led charity, restoring two canals in Staffordshire, and reconnecting them to the BCN and national canal network. Follow our feeds: #WeDigCanals #UKCanals #FloatingTraders #Lichfield Find out more: https://lhcrt.org.uk/

Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust

Catch up with the action as the Big Pipe comes out at Gallows Wharf. Huge effort from the team, well done all! #WeDigCanals #UKCanals #Lichfield youtube.com/shorts/B1iwo...

Volunteers restoring the Lichfield Canal (follow @courtabovethecut.bsky.social). Impressive @lhcrt.org.uk

OH! It’s HAPPENING. Great excitement. 🥳 It’s almost a sad moment too, so nearly the Nemesis of the project, but the team rose to its challenge, so much to celebrate in their ingenuity.

It was our AGM on Friday. Catch up by watching the video, reading the Annual Report, or both - see how much we achieved last year. It also included a fitting tribute to a long-serving trustee on their retirement after many years of service. lhcrt.org.uk/2026/06/06/a... #WeDigCanals #UKCanals

A huge thank you to Bob Williams, stepping down as Finance and Funding Trustee after 30 years. He’s been awarded the honorary title of Vice President, joining Sir David Suchet CBE. We’re delighted Bob will continue as Finance Manager - a true cornerstone of LHCRT. #WeDigCanals #Lichfield #UKCanals

A fantastic effort from volunteers from the Planning Inspectorate on Friday, clearing weeds and cutting back hedging along the towpath between Cricket Lane and London Road Bridge. Around 50% completed - thank you! #Lichfield #WeDigCanals

Friday was AGM day, so it was fitting that the Barclays Trade Division team spent the day clearing at Wood Lock at Fosseway Heath. This was their second visit of the year. Our team even stopped to give an impromptu talk to the East Staffs Ramblers passing along the towpath. #WeDigCanals #Lichfield

Photos of the milestone moment at Gallows Wharf as the Big Pipe was finally lifted out. There are just a couple more sections left to remove today before this particular chapter of the Big Pipe is complete. (There will be a sequel!) #Lichfield #WeDigCanals #UKCanals

On Saturday, 12 DofE volunteers and 3 adults were hard at work at Darnford Moors Ecology Park. Shrubs planted, weeds cleared, and paths refreshed in Bull Wood. A fantastic team effort all round - brilliant work everyone! #WeDigCanals #Lichfield #UKCanals

A far better investment than crypto, for sure. This'll be there for people to enjoy for ever. The built environment affects our mental well-being. Things like the Lichfield Canal will bring positive changes to the area. Support them if you can!