MBBCS

Official twitter page for the Manchester, Bolton and Bury canal society. Updates and news for the canal will be posted here

[Just canal bridges @BridgesCanal]

Remains of Pack Saddle Bridge No 31 + Clifton Aqueduct No 32 at the site of Fletcher's Canal .. Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal .. @CRTNorthWest #Clifton #Manchester @CRTBoating @ThePhotoHour @CanalRiverTrust @CRTBill @MBBCanal @MBBCanalGroup #Canal #Aqueduct #lifesbetterbywater

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

Some absolutely beautiful photographs of our canal. We look forward to bringing the boats back

[Just canal bridges @BridgesCanal]

Nob End .. Top o' th' Lodge .. Salt Harbour .. Little Lever .. Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal .. it would be amazing to see the whole canal looking this beautiful 😊 @MBBCanal @MBBCanalGroup @CRTNorthWest @CanalRiverTrust @CRTBoating #manchester #bolton #bury #lifesbetterbywater

[Just canal bridges @BridgesCanal]

Nickerhole Bridge No 17 .. Radcliffe .. Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal .. @CRTNorthWest @CRTBoating @ThePhotoHour #manchester #bolton #bury @CanalRiverTrust @MBBCanal @MBBCanalGroup #lifesbetterbywater

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

An incredible Change. We're excited to start work on the locks on our canal in the near future

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

What a difference a year makes. This is old lock 24 in 2020 and now.

📷 photos by @2uluru.

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

Take part in our #PlasticsChallenge! Join @BillBailey and pick up one piece of plastic when you visit a canal or river 💙

🙌 Help make your local canal plastic and litter free over the festive period by making your pledge today: https://t.co/24lQm4mjuy #ActNowForCanals

[Shanita Lee @ShanitaLee1]

@MBBCanal We followed parts of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society with it's interesting links to past industrial sites attached to the area. My film of the area covered your society links with much to find out.
https://t.co/mjKxnwSUIm

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

Our work party today was a grand success. Here's a beautiful photo from the Bolton arm taken by one of our volunteers.

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

A lovely film showing our canal. Thanks Shanita for sharing!

[Shanita Lee @ShanitaLee1]

@MBBCanal We followed parts of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society with it's interesting links to past industrial sites attached to the area. My film of the area covered your society links with much to find out.
https://t.co/mjKxnwSUIm

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

Take time out today and visit one of our canals. They are relaxing and can make us feel happier and healthier 💙

Enjoy this wonderful canal scene during winter ☃️

📍 Macclesfield Canal

[Just canal bridges @BridgesCanal]

Rothwell Bridge No 19 .. Radcliffe .. Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal @CRTNorthWest @ThePhotoHour @MBBCanalGroup @CRTBoating #lancashire @CanalRiverTrust #manchester #bolton #bury #cana @FORLancashire #lifesbetterbywater

[Canal & River Trust Boating @CRTBoating]

You might have noticed that we've shared quite a few of @BridgesCanal's photos recently of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury canal. Some more good news from this direction as @MBBCanal are restarting their work parties. https://t.co/ZjoBPuTLEs
https://t.co/R56afmVz1p

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

Of course we will be following all covid guidelines so if you plan to attend please bring hand sanitiser, your own food and drinks, warm clothes, good boots and we will be keeping social distancing.

Please do not attend if you have covid symptoms

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

WORK PARTIES ARE STARTING UP AGAIN!

We finally have the go ahead to carry out work parties again!

We are tentatively planning a work party THIS SATURDAY at Nob End locks to tidy up the workshops and the locks as they've become overgrown.

https://t.co/QdzxydOlnk

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

Our response to the planning decision made by Bolton council concerning the Creams Paper Mill Site

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

It's that time of year to wrap up warm and enjoy the winter canal views ❄️

Enjoy this magical winter wonderland photo ⛄

📍 Macclesfield Canal

#LifesBetterByWater

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

We love seeing photos from your #canal and riverside outings 💙

If you’ve captured any seasonal snaps that you would be happy for us to share on our channels, please send them across. Bonus points for snow! 📸 ⛄ #LifesBetterByWater #Photography

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

We're going to be more active on twitter from now on, so message us any questions you have about the canal and its restoration!

We all hope that you're all having an excellent weekend!

- Mod Matthew

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD.

We can finally properly share the news coming from the recent restoration feasibility study!

https://t.co/LD28z9UqYc

This study is a resounding YES towards our restoration efforts and helps outline our plans for the next few years

[MBBCS @MBBCanal]

And of course we cannot ignore the work of SNC-Lavalin who carried out this vital study!