All events

A complete list of all BCNS events planned

(with the bonus of the some non BCNS events.)

We have revised the site, and are using this section for all diary events, with www.bcnsociety.com for static pages and news events.  All the links sayin Return to main site bring you to the new section.

One day events (eg evening meetings) are labeled as two days, to prevent them being removed from the site at midnight on the day of the event.

  • Monday 17 June 2013 - Monday 24 June 2013

    BCN Explorer Cruise B - starting Wolverhampton

    The second of this year's Explorer Cruises, and the only one with any spaces left.

    It starts at Wolverhampton, finishing at Titford Pump House.

    The route differs from the first cruise, but the aim is the same - to explore the lesser known reaches of the BCN, and have a good time.

    Meet at around Broad Street basin (just beyond the top of the Wolverhampton 21), and explore the BCN in company. 

    With a pub as good as the "Great Western" round the corner from the basin, the likelihood of the "joining up" meeting continuing there is high.  

    It certainly isn't all work - there are plenty of opportunities to meet the other boaters and learn about the local area.

    We have found that many boaters prefer the additional security (and reduced work!) of cruising in company, with the bonus of activities at the mooring spots.

    The cost includes a plaque.

    Priority will be given to those who haven't done an Explorer Cruise before.

    Contact Stuart and Marie for application forms

    Overnight stops for this cruise

    Monday 17th – Wolverhampton Basin
    Tuesday 18th - Pelsall Common
    Wednesday 19th – Anglesey Basin
    Thursday 20th – Longwood Boat Club on Daw End Branch
    Friday - 21st - Ocker Hill
    Saturday 22nd – Walsall Town Arm
    Sunday 23rd - Tipton Green
    Monday - 24th - Titford Pump House
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    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Saturday 13 July 2013 - Sunday 14 July 2013

    Moth watching evening with Earlswood Wildlife

    The Canal & River Trust has linked up with Earlswood Wildlife Partnership on a series of walks and nature events

    Join the Moth Night at 8.30pm at Wood Lane car park (Clowes Wood)

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    • Venue:Wood Lane Car Park (Clowes Wood)
    • Time:20:30

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Wednesday 07 August 2013

    A walk with Ray Shill - explore the BCN on foot

    Investigate a section of the BCN with local expert on canal-side industries, Ray Shill.

    The walk will be around Walsall. 

    Exact time and place to meet up will be posted nearer the time.
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    • Venue:Walsall

    Last Updated: 02 Jun 13

  • Saturday 31 August 2013 - Sunday 01 September 2013

    Cleanup at Tipton prior to the Community Festival

    We are providing a clean up party to help Malcolm Jones, in preparation for the Tipton Community Festival 

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    • Venue:Neptune Park, Tipton
    • Time:10:00
    • Contact:Mike Rolfe

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Thursday 05 September 2013 - Friday 06 September 2013

    The Grand Canal of China

    Liam d'Arcy Brown, sinologist, travel expert and author will be telling us about the Grand Canal of China.

    His website shows some of his range of interest and expertise.
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    • Venue:Tipton Pump House
    • Time:19:30

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Thursday 03 October 2013 - Friday 04 October 2013

    Living Afloat

    Ivor Caplan, - a very experienced liveaboard boater, planning officer of the Residential Boat Owners Association, and elected member of the Canals and Rivers Trust will talk about living on board a canal boat.

    Learn about living on board - whether you are thinking about doing it yourself, or because you are wondering "why on earth do these guys do it?"
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    • Venue:Titford Pump House
    • Time:19:30

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Saturday 26 October 2013 - Sunday 27 October 2013

    Clearing the area for the Bonfire Rally

    Keep your diary clear for preparation for the bonfire night.

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    • Venue:Engine Arm, Old Main Line
    • Time:10:00

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Saturday 02 November 2013 - Sunday 03 November 2013

    Bonfire Rally 2013

    Bonfire Rally at the Engine Arm Junction.

    The Society AGM will be on the Friday evening.

    Real ale bar, live music and the society burger bar.

    Application forms will be available here, a little closer to the date.
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    • Venue:Smethwick Top Lock / Engine Arm

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Thursday 07 November 2013 - Friday 08 November 2013

    Down the Nene

    Experienced fens waterwayman Brian Holmes tells about the East Anglian rivers.

    This link shows some of his photographs of the area.
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    • Venue:Titford Pump House
    • Time:19:30

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Saturday 09 November 2013 - Sunday 10 November 2013

    Site clear up after Bonfire Rally

    To clear up the nails etc left after the bonfire.

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    • Venue:Engine Arm

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

  • Sunday 06 April 2014 - Monday 07 April 2014

    The Smethwick Pumping Engine - Dr Jim Andrew

    Dr Jim Andrew, former head of collections at the Birmingham Museum of Science and Industry (Thinktank’s predecessor) was instrumental in moving the Smethwick Engine from it's original site to preservation, - it's one of the spectacular large machines at the Thinktank.

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    • Venue:Titford Pumphouse
    • Time:19:30

    Last Updated: 01 Jun 13

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