Canal Bird Walks with the RSPB

An extra event that missed our Festival programme!

15-19 August

Daily 11am and 2pm

Leaving from the Marina at Hebden Bridge, the morning walk will be an easy stroll along the towpath to discover what type of species live along the canal and will last no more than an hour.

The second walk in the afternoon (leaving from the same place) will be a little longer, incorporating Hardcastle Crags (the local National Trust site), but will still be a relatively easy walk, highlighting the birds and wildlife living on and around the canal.

RSPB stands will be set up at the Hebden Bridge Marina (outside the Canal and Tourist Information Centre) from Monday 15th – Friday 19^th August, 10am until 5pm.

Bird books will be provided on the walks, but walkers should bring their own binoculars with them if possible.

No need to book – just turn up.  For any further information prior to the walks ring Jo on: 07595 655 177

 

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Click on the link below to view the full Canal Festival Programme!

Canal Festival 2011 programme

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Discover a world under the canal!

16 & 22 August, 7pm

Did you know there’s an underworld in central Manchester?! As part of the Rochdale Canal Festival 2011 we’re offering FREE underground tours of the Manchester and Salford Junction Canal with the Inland Waterways Association.

All participants must wear sensible walking boots/clothes, bring a torch and be able to manage stairs.

Great North Western Goods Warehouse, between Deansgate and Peter Street. Meet in the large open space near the water feature

Booking required (25 people max). Telephone: 07795 838 335

 

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Mytholmroyd Masquerade

As part of the Rochdale Canal Festival 2011 we will be holding a Mytholmroyd Masquerade, on Sunday 21 August from 12 noon onwards. Come and make masks and costumes based on canal creatures and plants and then take part in a performance with the Handmade Parade theatre organisation, including giant puppets and stilt walkers.

FREE fun for all the family – just turn up at St Michael’s Church!

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As part of the Rochdale Canal festival 2011 we are teaming up with Adactus Housing Group to present The Miles Platting Festival, taking place on the 14^th of August from 12.00pm-4.00pm, at Victoria Mill hut, Miles Platting.

The festival promises to be as successful as last year. Kayaking and Angling will be taking place on the canal and there will be music, food and entertainment happening throughout the afternoon!

 Watch this space for updates!

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Our programme for the Rochdale Canal Festival 2011 will be finalised soon, so keep checking! Here are some of the confirmed events.

13 August: Opening Event at Sowerby Bridge Wharf with games, rides, food, plants, canoeing and cycling.

Throughout the Festival: daily subsidised boat trips on the canal from the rear of the Stubbing Wharf pub, Hebden Bridge.

28 August Closing Event at Failsworth Basin (Oldham) with a canal walk, angling taster sessions, storytelling, cakes and much more!

Lots of other activities to follow.

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Canal Festival 2011

The Rochdale Canal Festival 2011 will be taking place from 13-28 August. During that 2 week period we will be providing a variety of different events along the length of the canal (which runs for 32 miles from Calderdale, through Rochdale and Oldham, to Central Manchester). At the moment we are still finalising our programme, but can guarantee a great range of free and low cost activities for people of all ages, including wildlife, watersport, arts and history events – and much more. Over the coming weeks we will let you know how we are getting on and give you further details of what is coming up.

If you would like to get more involved in the Festival or have a suggestion as to an event which we might include, please contact us at: rochdalecanalfestival2011@gmail.com

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Don’t miss out!

We are taking bookings now.

Have a look at all the exciting free activities and come and join the Rochdale Canal Festival. Click on the link below.

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23 days and counting!

It is only 3 weeks until the start of the Rochdale Canal Festival. Book your place now on one of the many guided walks, bike rides, canoeing and angling taster sessions. Many activities require no booking at all so just turn up on the day. 

The Festival will be launched in Failsworth Basin on 24th July where you can enjoy many family fun activities, arts and crafts, music, angling taster sessions, boat trips and wildlife activities.

Click here rochdale canal festival 2010 activities for the full programme of activities which will take place on the Canal in Calderdale, Rochdale, Oldham and Manchester.

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