City of Culture We’re proudly supporting Coventry UK City We’re the charity looking after 2,000 of Culture 2021. miles of canals and rivers. We believe To celebrate, we’ve created some special life is better by water and the more events to give everyone the chance to get active time you spend there the happier and spend time on and along the canal. and healthier you can feel. Join us for canal festivals and floating markets or Discover the take part in our art projects or our canoeing and We’re working with volunteers and communities fishing experiences. We’d love to see you there. to transform our canals and rivers into spaces Coventry Canal that can be enjoyed by everyone, every day. For more information please visit From Coventry Canal Basin canalrivertrust.org.uk/cityofculture2021 to Hawkesbury Junction To keep everyone Covid-safe and ensure we follow Government advice on social distancing, we’re limiting the number of people who can attend our events and activities. Some events need to be booked, so book early Volunteer to avoid missing out. Our volunteers love keeping active, meeting new friends and making sure their local canal is a great place to visit. However much time you can spare, you can make a difference where you live. Search ‘canal volunteer’ to join us.

SCAN ME Give Enjoy relaxing by the waterways? Care about the wildlife and environment along them? Become our Friend and join thousands of people already preserving our canals and making life better by water for everyone. Search ‘canal Friend’ to support us.

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