Latest News and Announcements

Stourbridge Canal Lock No. 9

Access to and from Stourton Junction on the Staffs and Worcester will be affected by this additional stoppage from 26th February to 5th April 2024 for gate and other repairs.  

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/27511/stourbridge-canal-lock-9


NB Wolverhampton flight also closed, now re-opening 22nd March.

Locks 7, 8, 18 & 19 under repair.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/24966-lock-7-and-lock-8-wolverhampton

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/24960-lock-18-wolverhampton

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/24962-lock-19-wolverhampton


IWA Branch Social Meetings at Hawne

The winter program of Monday meetings is now available.   Read more


Sunday Lunches Resume

Sunday lunches for members will resume from Sunday 8th October 2023.   Read more


Dudley No. 2 Canal at risk from C&RT Funding Settlement?

C&RT have just revealed the Government's proposed funding settlement for the years 2027 to 2037 which amounts to a £300 million reduction over that period. This will have potentially serious implications for the canal system, in particular the remainder waterways of which our Dudley No. 2 Canal is one. Please click the link below to go to the C&RT website for more information about the Government's proposal.

Canal & River Trust News Item

The link below will take you to a page where you can generate an email to your Member of Parliament. (Complete the form headed "Take Action Now").

Email your Member of Parliament


Work Parties

General work parties are held on the first Sunday of every month at Hawne Basin
starting at 09:00.

Dredger work parties are held on the 3rd weekend of every month, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 onwards

All volunteers will be very welcome!

Safety footwear please. Hats, gloves, hot drinks and biscuits provided.
Everyone welcome.