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Great Photos

Thank you to Adrian Highland for sending us these great photos from his recent trip on Beatrice. If you have comments about trip, or...

Thank You

We have received some very kind donations in recent months. We were delighted that our friend Jon Richards (in the blue anorak) raised...

More VIP Visits

Beatrice has played host to a number of dignitaries over recent months as part of our policy of spreading the word about what we do....

Get Aboard This Summer

The summer season is well under way, but there is still chance for you to get aboard this year. We still have plenty of free days....

Meadows Pupils Appreciation

Our volunteer crews always enjoy their days out on the beautiful Caldon Canal and it is great to know our passengers do too. Sometimes...

Lord Lieutenant Visit

Beatrice and a party from the Meadows School, Leek were waved off by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Ian Dudson, CBE KStJ, and the...

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped Beatrice to continue with our work by making donations to help cover our...

VIP Visit

We were delighted to have a visit from the Chairman of the Staffordshire Moorlands District, Councillor Lyn Swindlehurst. Councillor...

New Bridge Complete

We are delighted to report that the long running project to replace a bridge over the canal below Hazlehurst Locks is complete. The...

Canal Funding Worries

We recently received news of future canal funding from the Canal and River Trust, the body that runs and maintains the waterways,...

The Best Trip Ever

Thank you to Lavender Fields School for their report on their recent trip. They say: Recently we took six children to Cheddleton to meet...

Thank you

It costs around £9,000 a year to operate and maintain Beatrice, and that does not include major projects such as the new engine we fitted...

Try your hand as a volunteer

Beatrice could not operate without our dedicated team of volunteers. All crew members have chance to gain boating skills while enjoying...

Start your day out here

The atmosphere for your day is established the moment you arrive at our beautiful mooring on the Caldon Canal. Our experienced and...

Steam Trains at Consall

Some of our canal boat trips go towards Froghall, passing through Consall Forge. It's a wonderful location, a bit off the beaten track...

The Queen's Award

In 2019 we were proud to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This award recognises over 40 years of service to children with...

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