Christine Howles

I'm a #commshero for my day job and a volunteer for @LHCRT1 in my spare time. Lover of @yorkshiretea!

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Our new video has just landed, with a full walkthrough of the work from Tamworth Road Narrows to Gallows Wharf and the bits in between - plus news of the culvert!

https://t.co/uEUcFnN9A5

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Just a heron, living its best life at Borrowcop Locks Canal Park.

[Christine Howles @ChristineHowles]

Come and join us

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Help us rebuild the Lichfield Canal - a once‑in‑a‑generation project.

We need more people for construction, project management, fundraising, governance, CAD… and plenty more.

Give a little time or a lot. It all helps.

Curious? Message us.

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Show our volunteers some love this Valentine’s Day.

They’re out in all weathers restoring the canal - we want to give them the welfare facilities they deserve; somewhere warm, somewhere to make a hot drink, and the basics to wash.

❤️ Please donate:
https://t.co/7oKaTLeZGo

[Christine Howles @ChristineHowles]

@richardosman thank you for saving our Christmas afternoon. Finding a film for ages 60 to 16 with different tastes is no small task, but you solved it 🙏

And I got to enjoy it for a second time 😍

(By the way, they all want a second one.)

[Huddlesford Heritage Gathering @HuddlesfordHG]

We’re thrilled to welcome @IWA_UK Lichfield to #HHG2025!

As water shortages hit our canals, IWA’s mission matters more than ever. Support the cause 👉 #FundBritishWaterways

Boater or browser, come say hello and support Britain’s inland waterways.

[Huddlesford Heritage Gathering @HuddlesfordHG]

Discover craftsmanship with soul at Howard the Bodger’s stall — #HHG2025!

🛠️ Restored hand tools
🔩 Vintage hardware treasures
🧰 Tools with history, ready to work

From chisels to planes, it’s a haven for makers, collectors, and curious browsers alike.

#VintageTools

[Huddlesford Heritage Gathering @HuddlesfordHG]

Sabura Restaurant will be at #HHG2025 with a mouth-watering selection of Portuguese, Cape Verdean, and Angolan cuisine - a rollercoaster of delicious flavours awaits!

Experience bold, authentic tastes - you won’t want to miss out!

[Huddlesford Heritage Gathering @HuddlesfordHG]

Chasewater Model Boat Club returns to #HHG2025!

Catch their scale models, Club 500 racers & fast electrics lakeside all weekend. Whether you're a seasoned skipper or RC newbie, stop by for tips, stories and boatloads of fun.

#RCBoats #ModelBoats #ScaleModels

[Huddlesford Heritage Gathering @HuddlesfordHG]

Rachel from In2Colour Arts & Crafts is bringing her brilliant handmade narrowboats to #HHG2025!

They’re ready for your creative touch—paint, decorate & make your own mini masterpiece alongside the artist herself. Canal heritage never looked so colourful!

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Big news! We’ve been awarded £200,000 in CIL funding from @Lichfield_DC to power ahead with Phase 2 of Gallows Reach (London Rd→Longbridge Rd footpath).

Huge thanks to LDC and Cllrs Alex Farrell & Richard Cox coming to see us. 🙌
https://t.co/IAHnDDW08X

[Christine Howles @ChristineHowles]

🌈 I was truly honoured to be invited onto the judging panel for the @defencelgbtq awards.

It was inspiring to see so many incredible nominees – each one making a difference in their own way. Choosing the winners was not easy!

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

A huge thank you to Alan of @StarCraftsNeb for being our star harbourmaster once again at this year’s Brownhills Canal Festival!

From clearing the canal of duvets (yes, really!) to last-minute mooring magic, Alan keeps everything shipshape. We couldn’t do it without him.

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

A massive thank you to our LHCRT volunteers!

To the organisers, stewards, litter pickers, loo roll replacers, stall holders — and every behind-the-scenes hero who made Brownhills Canal Festival happen - this festival doesn’t run on canal water alone — it runs on YOU.

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Here's a message from Robbie Cumming.

⏳️ There's only one more day for you to double your impact.

Your donations to our @BigGive #GreenMatchFund will be doubled to unlock the Lichfield Canal.

💚 Donate before 12pm on 29 April.

https://t.co/qKpbum6tjP

[Christine Howles @ChristineHowles]

Please donate to help us build our new lock!

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Time is running out!

With only two days of our #GreenMatchFund appeal left, we urgently need your support to reach our target and unlock the champion funding pledged to us.

Every pound counts! And your donation will be doubled.

https://t.co/qKpbum6tjP

Thank you!

[rmcfarlane63 @rmcfarlane63]

Help to restore the Lichfield & Hatherton canals with Double the difference. Double the impact @CanalPoetry @CRTBoating @CanalRiverTrust

[Christine Howles @ChristineHowles]

Please please donate what you can.

If we don't reach the target, we won't get the £40,000 champion funding.

Your £5 donation will become £10, £10 will become £20...

🙏🙏🙏

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Please support our @BigGive #GreenMatchFund appeal to fund the new lock 24 at Cricket Lane.

Your donation will be doubled through matched funding! 💚

Please donate today
👉 https://t.co/diVlelYom9

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

What a fantastic first day of our #GreenMatchFund @BigGive appeal - we've raised £15,947 so far.

Please support us if you can - we've got a long way to go to unlock all of the match funding.

Your donation will be doubled and there are six days left.

https://t.co/diVlelXQwB

[Court Above The Cut @CourtAboveCut]

***PLEASE DONATE***

The @LHCRT1​⁠ have a fantastic opportunity to raise a MASSIVE £180,000, they have £90K sat waiting for them but to get it they need to raise the other £90K from you lovely lot.

Please donate what you can and help restore lock 24!

https://t.co/CeLid778Vv