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2026

March

Thursday 26th - “Lost Branches of the Ashton Canal Part 3 - The Fairbottom Branch Canal” walk organised by the ‘Railway & Canal Historical Society’.

Bardsley Bridge under which the Fairbottom Branch Canal once flowed.

Click  here  to see Part 1 of the walk - Bardsley, near Coal Pit Lane to Fairbotttom Bobs at Park Bridge (79 photos), and  here  to see Part 2 of the walk - Park Bridge including the Fairbottom Bobs area and back to Ashton-under-Lyne (78 photos).

2025

October

Thursday 23rd -”Lost Branches of the Ashton Canal Part 2 -The Hollinwood Branch Canal” walk organised by the ‘Railway & Canal Historical Society’.

Lock 22 replica on the Hollinwood Canal

Click  here  to see Part 1 of the walk - Fairfield Junction on the Ashton Canal to Lock 22 on the Hollinwood Canal in Daisy Nook Country Park (74 photos) and  here  to see Part 2 of the walk - the overspill weir beyond  Lock 22 to the location of the Werneth Canal (75 photos).

Sunday 12th - The Manchester Book Fair, The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF.

Many thanks to John Foley for his kind donation to the Society following his successful book stall at the lovely Monastery at Gorton.  Thanks also to Carolyn and Stefan.

September

Friday 12th - Yellow Brick Road and Stockport Canal Heritage Open Day, Gorton Mill House Cafe, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8DU.

It was a nice day and quite busy at the event.  Please click  here  for more photos (ten).

July

Sunday 13th - Gorton Carnival, Debdale Park, 1075 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7LJ.

It was a lovely day at the Carnival, and the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, Councillor Carmine Grimshaw, kindly paid us a visit.  See more  photos  here (46).

April

Sunday 27th - The Manchester Book Fair, The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF.

Many thanks to John Foley for his kind donation to the Society following his successful book stall at the lovely Monastery at Gorton.  Thanks also to Brian and Carolyn.  See more  photos  here (five).

Sunday 13th - Gorton and Belle Vue Family Fun Day, The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF.

It was a lovely day at the event.  Please click  here  for report and more photos.

March

Thursday 27th - “Lost Branches of the Ashton Canal Part 1 - The Stockport Canal” walk organised by the ‘Railway & Canal Historical Society’

From the top of Lock 11 on the Ashton Canal looking towards Clayton Junction and the entrance to the Stockport Branch Canal.

Click  here  to see Part 1 of the walk - The Ashton Canal from Bridge 17 to Lock 11, and  here  to see Part 2 - The Stockport Canal Path from Clayton Junction to Reddish.  Both parts contain 80 photos each.lickFromF

2024

September

Saturday 21st - Clayton Hall Open Day, Clayton Park, Ashton New Road, Clayton, Manchester, M11 4RU.

It was a quiet day at the Open Day, but we managed to add 9 more signatures in support of our restoration project.

Sunday 15th - 50 Years Restoration Celebration - Marple Locks Heritage Open Day, Marple Welcome Station, Marple Locks, Marple, Greater Manchester, SK6 6BN.

It was a lovely day at the event.  Please click  here  for report and more photos.

If you would like to see more photos from recent walks along Marple Locks, please click  here  to see Walk 1 Part 1,  here  to see Walk 1 Part 2,  here  to see Walk 2 Part 1, and  here  to see Walk 2 Part 2.

Saturday 7th - Yellow Brick Road and Stockport Canal Heritage Open Day, Gorton Mill House Cafe, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8DU.

It was a nice day at the event.  Please click  here  for report and more photos.

July

Sunday 14th - Gorton Carnival, Debdale Park, 1075 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7LJ.

It was a nice day at the Carnival, and MP Andrew Gwynne very kindly paid us a visit.  Please click  here  to see a couple more photos.

June

Sunday 30th - Summer Family Fun Day, The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF.

It was a lovely day at the event.  Please click  here  for report and more photos.

Saturday 29th - Reddish Worker Bee Artisan Market, Broadstone Mill Car Park, Broadstone Road, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7DL.

It was a very busy day at the event, and Labour candidate Navendu Mishra very kindly paid us a visit.  Please click  here  for report and more photos.

June 1st - Video of the Stockport Branch Canal Path from the Ashton Canal to Gorton Reservoir.

Many thanks to Stephen Court of ‘Court Above The Cut’ for this superb video of the canal path.  Please click  here  to watch the video.

May

Sunday 12th - The Manchester Book Fair, Gorton Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF.

Many thanks to John Foley for his kind donation to the Society following his successful second-hand book stall at the lovely Gorton Monastery.  Thanks also to Brian and Carolyn.

April

Sunday 28th - Belle Vue Family Fun Day, Gorton Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF.

It was a lovely day at the event.  Please click  here  for report and more photos.

February

Sunday 11th - We Love Gorton Family Fun Day, Gorton Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF.

Many thanks to Vicki Kennedy for inviting us to this event, which included an organ recital in the beautiful Monastery.  See more  photos  here (nine).

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