Christine Howles

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💚 How long till it’s finished?
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Woohooo!

@writingabit.bsky.social Just bought your book 👍

Only on Kindle though - sorry!

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What a beautiful sight!

Daisy's Bakin Butty The Floating Cafe will be at Brownhills Canal Festival: 16-17 August 2025.

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A black and white photo of a canal with a 1930s style bridge over the canal and houses in the background. There is a man standing on the right, on the towpath, holding a sign. The caption reads South elevation.

A black and white photo of a road leading up and over a bridge. There are houses in the background. The caption reads East approach.

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?

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A collage of photos of Christine at various events in Staffordshire including with the mayor of Lichfield City Council and with Robbie Cumming.

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.

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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...

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Two herons by the side of the Lichfield Canal.

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 💚💚

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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.

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Here's me with an important message.

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Yesterday I was filming for the @lhcrt.org.uk Big Give appeal, watch this space.

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Volunteers pointing at a display, the display has a map of the Lichfield Canal route and other details.

The equipment of the pumping station: pistons and other engine parts.

The equipment of the pumping station: pistons, pipes and other engine parts.

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. 👍

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Why don't more areas have guided bus ways like this one in Cambridgeshire? Could it work in North Staffordshire?

I've seen the Cambridge one, it's such a brilliant idea. It also creates traffic-free walking and cycling routes.

@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.

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.

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Who doesn't love a sunset? 😍

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

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A wonderful evening meeting old friends and people I've only known online until today.

It's an odd bridge isn't it? There was a coot's nest on the middle when i walked past one time.

A canal where the river intersects it for a short distance. There is a boardwalk/bridge over the river where it joins the canal and the sky is a blue/yellow.

Spring was definitely in the air for a walk along the canal at Alrewas. Technically, it's the river at this point!

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Proud to compile and design the magazine (among other things) 😄

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.

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Whoop! Another canal account has joined us.

Please give them a follow.

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A young swan swimming in the canal in the twilight, with the water a silvery blue and a golden glow of the sunlight.

A swan swimming in the canal in the twilight, with the water a silvery blue and a golden glow of the sunlight. A liftbridge is in the background with trees either side.

A swan swimming in the canal in the twilight, with the water a silvery blue and a golden glow of the sunlight. There are trees in the background and the sun is shining through the trees like a star.

A swan swimming in the canal in the twilight, with the water a silvery blue and a golden glow of the sunlight. There are trees and paths to both sides.

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!

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A heron looking out across the canal in front of a lock, with trees and grass all around.

Help us restore the Lichfield Canal by becoming a member, for less than £1.50 a month, and you'll see more views like this.

Sign up before 5 January and you'll receive a FREE window sticker.

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I was excited to see this yesterday. 🪶

I spotted that yesterday too, thanks to some experts we chatted to. (One may have been you.)