Canal News
Russell Newbery Register Ltd. annual rally
Russell Newbery Rally at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
13 – 15 Jun 2014
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The rally provides an additional spectacle for the museum since visitors will be able to see a range of visiting boats, and particularly their engines with most running at some time through the day.
Russell Newbery was founded in Altrincham in 1909 by Frederick Russell and William Newbery following their apprenticeships at the factory of one Frederick Henry Royce at Trafford Park. Mr Royce was to become a partner with the Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls and the rest of that story needs no telling here!
Including music on the Waterfront
13 – 15 Jun 2014
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A weekend of celebration on Liverpool’s waterfront.
This weekend not only sees Tall Ships, races and other nautical events as part of the Mersey River Festival, it is also the culmination of the Liverpool on the Waterfront programme.
Live music will be playing on the outdoor stage in front of the Royal Liver Building and the surrounding area will be brought to life with street theatre, stalls and entertainment.
Waterways Craft Group
Waterways Craft Group at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
14 – 15 Jun 2014
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
This lively group meets the third Sunday of the month (with the odd exception) on the first floor of the Island Warehouse, to demonstrate the traditional crafts of the inland waterways.
Crafts demonstrated include boatman’s belt embroidery, bonnet making, cabin crochet, canal ware painting, rag rugging and patchwork.
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