Canal News – Some Events August 16 – 17, 2014

Pirate Weekend at Stoke Bruerne

Pirate

16 – 17 Aug 2014
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address
The Canal Museum
Stoke Bruerne
nr Towcester
Northamptonshire
Nn12 7SE

Shiver me timbers – pirates are set to invade the Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne.
Join in a weekend of piratey fun at the Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne. Artistic mini-pirates can get involved in arts and crafts activities, pirate face painting, tombola and pirate boat trips. Why not dress up as a pirate and join in the fun!

Be a Junior Lock Keeper at Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks
Grand Union Canal

17 Aug 2014
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address
Foxton Locks
Foxton
Leicestershire

Children aged between 7-14 can become a lock keeper for an hour – free event.
Become a junior lock keeper at the famous flight of Foxton Locks.
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Parent/Guardian consent is required and they must also be present throughout the activity.
To book your child’s place please contact Sarah.Cook@canalrivertrust.org.uk or text your interest to 07715 377788
This activity is run by the Canal & River Trust in partnership with the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust for the BiCentenary of the Grand Union Canal.