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Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust
@themontgomerycanal.org.uk
Ymddiriedolaeth Adfer Camlas Maldwyn.
Incorporating Friends of the Montgomery Canal and Llanymynech Canal Wharf.
Registered charity number 510448
https://themontgomerycanal.org.uk
Donate/Rhoddwch https://localgiving.org/charity/restorethemontgomerycanal
Contractors are working hard clearing trees from the path of future restoration of the Montgomery Canal in Pant, Shropshire.

It might currently look a little brutal but wildlife is very resilient and snowdrops are now coming out along the banks.

#WeDigCanals #UKCanals #Shropshire
January 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Well I never thought I would capture the light of the #aurora reflected in the Montgomeryshire Canal but there you go 🙂
January 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Last year, low water levels meant our volunteers couldn't run boat trips at Llanymynech Canal Wharf for much of the summer. They'd love your support this year. #UKCanals themontgomerycanal.org.uk/llanymynech-...
January 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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BBC News - Canals are not valued by the government, Shropshire man says - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Canals are not valued by the government, Shropshire man says
Michael Limbrey, of a Shropshire canal trust, says more government maintenance funding is needed.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
We took the decision to leave X so if you know anyone who should follow us here, please do let them know. #UKCanals #CharityTuesday
January 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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The recent breach in the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch has brought into stark relief the importance of preserving our heritage, says charity Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust.
Whitchurch canal breach sparks plea to protect historic waterways
The recent breach in the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch has brought into stark relief the importance of preserving our heritage, says charity Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust.
www.shropshirelive.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Last year, low water levels meant our volunteers couldn't run boat trips at Llanymynech Canal Wharf for much of the summer. They'd love your support this year. #UKCanals themontgomerycanal.org.uk/llanymynech-...
January 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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🎈This year, we'll be sharing our story - all 80 years of it! Inland Waterways Association turns 80 in 2026! Follow along for all our celebrations this year. 80 is going to be all about looking back with pride and forward with purpose #iwais80 #inlandwaterways #happybirthday
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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We are getting a glimpse of how a reopened Montgomery Canal in Pant #Shropshire could look. Please get in touch if you can help with much needed funds. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals
November 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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🚤 Behind the scenes on the Montgomery Canal

Councillors join volunteers for a first-hand look at progress on one of the UK’s most important canal restoration projects.

👉 Read the full article www.towpathtalk.co.uk/shropshire-c...
SHROPSHIRE COUNCILLORS Tour Montgomery Canal Restoration with Volunteer | Towpath Talk
Senior councillors from Shropshire Council have taken part in an introductory boat tour of the Montgomery Canal, hosted by the Montgomery Canal appeal and r ...
www.towpathtalk.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
If today is your first day back - have a wonderful 2026.
January 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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First evening walk 2026, it looks like 'The Monty', will win the light and form photo competition again this year. Aston Locks Montgomery Canal #Shropshire
January 1, 2026 at 8:12 PM
January 1, 2026 at 8:56 AM
If you are near Llanymynech Canal Wharf on New Year's Day afternoon why not pop in to visit the volunteers that make the place tick? Hot chocolate will be available! #UKCanals #Canals
December 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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If you use Facebook, you can make a Christmas donation to help us maintain the wheelchair accessible narrowboat 'George Watson Buck' and keep her Ship Shape. www.facebook.com/share/14Pv6U...
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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The incident saw a co-ordinated response by the Fire Service, West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service (including HART), the Canal & River Trust, the Environment Agency, local authority emergency planning officers, and National Resilience.
10 people rescued after sinkhole appeared in Whitchurch canal
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the firefighters helped rescue 10 people after a sinkhole appeared in the canal in Whitchurch.
www.whitchurchherald.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Ramp planned for the Montgomery Canal in Shropshire will increase access to the towpath. Thanks Canal & River Trust. pant.today/access-ramp-...
Access ramp for Montgomery Canal - Pant Today - About the village of Pant in Shropshire
National charity Canal & River Trust (CRT) has posted a public notice by Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal between Pant and Crickheath. This is in connection with a proposal
pant.today
December 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Are you involved in a local business that might be interested in sponsoring the charity trip boat in 2026? Why not get in touch, if you would like an informal chat about possibilities? #Oswestry #Powys #Shropshire #UKCanals
If you use Facebook, you can make a Christmas donation to help us maintain the wheelchair accessible narrowboat 'George Watson Buck' and keep her Ship Shape. www.facebook.com/share/14Pv6U...
December 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
If you use Facebook, you can make a Christmas donation to help us maintain the wheelchair accessible narrowboat 'George Watson Buck' and keep her Ship Shape. www.facebook.com/share/14Pv6U...
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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it's been a while since I've seen the swan family on the Montgomery Canal at Llanymynech. The cygnets have shed most of their grey feathers now. @themontgomerycanal.org.uk @rspbcymru.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #WildLife
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM