Christine Howles
banner
christinehowles.bsky.social
Christine Howles
@christinehowles.bsky.social
I'm a #commshero for my day job and a trustee for @lhcrt.org.uk in my spare time. Lover of Yorkshire Tea!
Pinned
I am here, and I love Bluesky, but you'll mainly find me on my other account... @lhcrt.org.uk.

(Reposting because I've changed the LHCRT handle to the domain.)
Know someone who'd be interested?
🌿 Love nature and want to make a local impact?

Help lead our environmental work on the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals – protecting wildlife, shaping green spaces, and keeping nature at the heart of restoration. 🌱

lhcrt.org.uk/volunteer-op...

#TrusteesWeek
#TrusteeVacancy
#WeDigCanals
#Staffordshire
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Got a question about the Lichfield Canal? 💬

💚 How long till it’s finished?
🚧 What’s that big pipe about?
🤝 Thinking of volunteering?

Ask us in person!
📍 Darnford Moors Ecology Park
🕙 Tomorrow, 10–11:30am (prize draw at 11)

We’d love to see you!
lhcrt.org.uk/event/grand-...
#WeDigCanals #Lichfield
Open morning and Grand Prize Draw - Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust
Curious about our work on the canal restoration or looking for a rewarding way to give back? Come and meet us on 1 November.
lhcrt.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Woohooo!
🎉 We’re thrilled to share that LHCRT has been shortlisted for the 2025 Beacon Awards in the Charity or Social Enterprise category!

Being named a finalist is a huge honour!

🏆 Winners will be announced on 27 November—wish us luck!

#Lichfield #WeDigCanals #Staffordshire
October 26, 2025 at 7:37 AM
@writingabit.bsky.social Just bought your book 👍

Only on Kindle though - sorry!
October 26, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
We’re so close to hitting 2,000 followers – just 7 away! 🎉💙

If you enjoy our updates, please give us a boost:
👉 Repost, share, and spread the word.

Every new follower helps us raise awareness and support for the canal restoration.

Let’s hit that milestone together! 🚤🌿

#WeDigCanals #Lichfield
September 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Reposted by Christine Howles
More canal history uncovered!

Our good friend Duncan Moore has shared some amazing old photos of the bridge at Muckley Corner.

We don't know the date — any guesses?

#Lichfield #OldPhotos #UKCanals #MemoryLane #Staffordshire
June 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
It's #VolunteersWeek - we're celebrating the incredible people who give their time to make a difference.

First up, here's a blog from our Communications & Marketing Trustee, @christinehowles.bsky.social, proving you don’t need to be retired to volunteer.

lhcrt.org.uk/2025/06/02/b...

#WeDigCanals
June 2, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Here's a message from Robbie Cumming.

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

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

💚 Donate before 12pm on 29 April. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#UKCanals #Lichfield #Staffordshire
April 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
We're three days in!

Make the most of this chance to save 2-for-1 for nature 🌿🌿‼️

The @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund doubles every donation to our appeal, but only until 29 April.

Your donation = DOUBLE the difference 💚💚

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#UKCanals #Staffordshire
April 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
One day to go - then your donation will be doubled.

Every £1 you donate to our @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund appeal will go twice as far - to fund a vital new lock for the Lichfield Canal. 💚🌊

22-29 April: Double the difference. Double the impact.

lhcrt.org.uk/donate/big-g...

#UKCanals
April 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Here's me with an important message.

#UKCanals
Get ready to have your donation doubled between 22-29 April.

Donate to our #GreenMatchFund and watch your donation go twice as far 💚💚

Double the difference. Double the impact thanks to @biggive.bsky.social

Want a reminder? lhcrt.org.uk/donate/big-g...

#Lichfield #WeDigCanals #UKCanals
April 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Yesterday I was filming for the @lhcrt.org.uk Big Give appeal, watch this space.

#WeDigCanals #Lichfield #Staffordshire
March 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
We had a lovely time at @sandfieldsps.bsky.social - very appropriate for #WorldWaterDay

Lots of people came to talk to us, and a lot of them joined as members to support us. 👍

#Lichfield #WeDigCanals #Staffordshire
March 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Why don't more areas have guided bus ways like this one in Cambridgeshire? Could it work in North Staffordshire?
March 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
@postcards2025.bsky.social I'd love to know the history of these cottages on Gorse Lane/Cross Lane. Presumably they were on their own for a long time.
February 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Time for a reminder about our #UKCanals feed:

If you love canals and narrowboats, like and pin our feed.

And if you post photos of canals or narrowboats, ask us and we'll add you as a contributor.

bsky.app/profile/did:...
February 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Who doesn't love a sunset? 😍

This is a view of the Lichfield Canal at Borrowcop Locks Canal Park.

#UKCanals #Lichfield #Staffordshire
February 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A wonderful evening meeting old friends and people I've only known online until today.
We had a lovely time at the @lichdiscovered.bsky.social housewarming event.

Lots of exciting things to come from their team.

#Lichfield #Staffordshire
February 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Spring was definitely in the air for a walk along the canal at Alrewas. Technically, it's the river at this point!

#UKCanals #Staffordshire
February 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Proud to compile and design the magazine (among other things) 😄
Our members' magazine is out now. Find out what's happened and what's coming up.

It's only £15 a year for adults (you don't need to volunteer).

You'll be helping to reconnect the Lichfield Canal to the #UKCanals network by supporting us.

#WeDigCanals #Staffordshire

Link in next post.
February 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Reposted by Christine Howles
We're so excited that @alanb246.bsky.social and @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social will be with us at Huddlesford Heritage Gathering.

We still have some spaces left for other #FloatingTraders - come and join the fun.

heritagegathering.uk

#UKCanals #Lichfield #Staffordshire
January 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Whoop! Another canal account has joined us.

Please give them a follow.

#UKCanals
Towpath Talk is now live! The UK's number one waterways publication. If you're interested in all things canals, give us a follow!
January 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Reposted by Christine Howles
Some wonderful photos of the swan in the setting sun, at Darnford Moors Ecology Park. 🦢🪶

Darnford Moors has only been in water for one year!

#Lichfield #Staffordshire
#WeDigCanals #UKCanals
January 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM