Huge thanks to Premier Inn who have supported our Swim Sista Swim programme. The programme is getting members of Nottingham’s black community out onto the water and the Premier Inn team have offered refreshments and use of facilities. Find out more at: canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views…

Foxton Locks to temporarily reopen to boaters bbc.in/47fvXMz

Thank you to everyone that joined our #Diwali celebrations by the River Soar in Leicester on Saturday. It was a fantastic occasion with spectacular lights, Diwali crafts and floating performances on the water. Thanks to players of Postcode Lottery for making it possible.

Our canals aren’t just stretches of water – they support nature’s recovery and help people form a connection with the natural world 🌿 Want to find out more? Read about the role of our canals in our new report: utm.io/ujfLg 💚

With recent rainfall enabling boats to once again use Foxton Locks, and lots of spooky half term activities it's a great time to visit this historic site. Find out more about what's going on at canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views…

Built in the late 1700s, Blisworth Tunnel on the Grand Union Canal stretches for around 3,075 yards and is the longest wide, freely navigable canal tunnel in Europe. You can’t walk through the tunnel, but the towpaths to its entrances are open to explore. Have you been?

🎃Stoke Bruerne becomes Stoke Boo-erne on Saturday, with a spooky Halloween Trail around the site. Collect a trail sheet for £1.50 from the Canal Museum, complete the trail and return for a prize. All in a beautiful canalside setting. Plan your visit at canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/m…

A Monday morning shout-out to our incredible Volunteer Lock Keepers, who have been doing a great job helping boaters get to where they need to be ahead of winter. Well done team 👏

We've enlisted the help of The Rothen Group to clear around 260 tonnes of the invasive weed, Floating Pennywort, from the Nottingham & Beeston Canal. The works will clear the way for boats and allow more light into the water for fish and other wildlife. #KeepCanalsAlive

Through Swim Sista Swim, changemaker Carol Burrell is building a community where fear gives way to flow, and where Black women are supported, seen, and celebrated in the water. optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-sw…

We've been recognising the outstanding contributions of our volunteers at our Annual Volunteer Awards in partnership with Marsh Charitable Trust ⭐ From welcoming visitors and offering expert advice, to supporting behind the scenes and leading teams, every volunteer is truly invaluable.🏆

River closure planned for new bridge installation - tap the pic to read more bbc.in/47Oh6sw

Nottingham's brand new walking and cycling bridge has landed in place on the banks of the river Trent! 🌉 Now, Nottingham’s skyline has a new landmark, however there is still more work to do to install, ramps, steps and walkways and a smaller bridge over Trent Basin ..

🌿 We’ve created a local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) for Notts. It will help people, groups and organisations from various sectors across the county to meet local and national objectives for nature, biodiversity and the wider environment. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/LNRS_4zMO4

Huge thanks to our friends at the Northamptonshire branch of Fund Britain's Waterways and Northantswombles who teamed up to remove a boat-load of rubbish from the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Fantastic work by all involved 👏

⚠️🦆 Residents are being urged not to touch or pick up dead or sick birds after avian flu was detected in a wild bird in Shelford, Nottinghamshire. ☎️ Please call 03459 335577 to report any dead gull, swans, geese or other wild birds.

Our waterways are vital spaces for nature. That's why we're pleased to support the launch of a new local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) for Nottinghamshire. Find out more about the LNRS, and how you can play a part in nature recovery, at nottsnaturerecovery.co.uk

We hope everyone is safe and well after #StormClaudia. There are a number of fallen trees across our network in the East Midlands and water levels remain high, so please take care. To sign up for alerts on your local canal or river go to canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/notice…

Boating is central to what we do, so what did we get up to over the last year to keep our canals alive? - Removed 60,000 tonnes of dredged material - Installed 135 new lock gates - Collected 6,800 tonnes of waste Read our 2025 Boater Report for more 👉 utm.io/ujiOa

Through our Community Roots programme, supported by Postcode Lottery, we’re working with neighbourhoods within 1 km of our canals and rivers to bring local waterways to life.