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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...

2023 on the Caldon Canal

With Summer 2023 already here we are once again busy on the beautiful Caldon Canal. Work is now complete on the replacement bridge at...

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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