Thought this may be of interest to any of you in the Staffs/Cheshire area...
Steve NB Bream -------- Original Message -------- *Saving our Canal Heritage* The Stoke-on-Trent branch of the Inland Waterways Association invites you to a free illustrated talk on Friday 9 October 2009, at a venue alongside the Caldon Canal in Endon. John Yates is English Heritages Historic Building Inspector; a lifelong canal enthusiast and owner of an historic narrow boat, he gives a fascinating insight into our national and local waterways heritage. John is also the English Heritage expert on the panel of the BBC programme Restored to Glory - advising and overseeing extraordinary historical restorations of listed properties by ordinary people, including the restoration of 16th century Biddulph Old Hall in Staffordshire. He explores the history surrounding our waterways heritage as well as the challenges of maintaining it and the importance of saving our unique Canal Heritage. Talks are open to all and admission is free. Doors open at 7.45pm with the talk commencing at 8pm at Stoke on Trent Boat Club, Post Lane, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent ST9 9DT. For further information call: 01538 385388 or 07712 897075.
