There’s plenty going on along the canal, which is why we’ve put together a Canal Opportunities leaflet, with a lovely map of the canal by fantastic local artist Ruth Hickson. Here’s what’s coming up:

Meet the Volunteers, Thursday 25 April, 11am-2pm. Chat about opportunities along the canal for wildlife, construction and restoration. Meet the volunteers & find out what’s in it for you. Queen Elizabeth II Park, GL5 3HQ

Canal Trail, Saturday 4 + Sunday 5 May, 11am-4pm. Grab a map at Stroud train station to find storytellers, boating, local history, wildlife and fun activities all the way to Stonehouse. Food stalls along the route. For train times check out the www.trainline.com

Visit a Mill, Saturday 11 May + Sunday 12 May.See the waterwheels power textile machinery and historic looms at the Gigg Weaving Shed, GL6 0JF 10am-12pm and at Dunkirk Mill, GL5 5HH 2pm-4pm.
For more info see www.stroud-textile.org.uk

Bug Bioblitz, Thursday 30 May, 10am – 1pm. Look for otters, dragonflies, kingfishers & mammals tracks along the banks of the canal & River Frome. Meet at Fromebridge Mill, GL2 7PD. Great for families, unmade path.

Green Spaces Walk, Saturday 1 June, 9.30am-1.30pm. Circular walk along the Long Ground, Canal, Capel’s Mill, to Park Gardens and back. meet local eco experts at Stratford Park. Mostly accessible – quite far!

Nicer on the Water, Saturday 1 June, 11am-4pm. SUP Stroud, Boatmobility, Stroud Canoe Club, and CCT’s trip boat meet for a day floating on the water. Bring a picnic, towel, friends and family. Ryeford. Accessible location & accessible boats.

Photography Walk, Wednesdays 5 June & 12 June, 1.10pm-1.50pm. Slow down along the canal and you might see kingfishers, otters or herons. Meet at Wallbridge, GL5 3JS opposite the CCT Visitor Centre. A gentle walk, bring lunch.

Museum in the Park, Sunday 9 June, 11am-4pm. Find out why the navvies tied up their trouser legs, share canal stories, dye wool and make a map. Lots to see, touch and hear. Fully accessible.

Places & Buildings, Saturday 22 June, 9.30am-12.30. Locks, bridges & railways. Peter explains the built canal. Meet at the CCT Bookshop in Brimscombe Port, GL5 2QG, arrive at Wallbridge 12.30pm. Park at Brimscombe and return shuttle. Rough ground.

Meet the Volunteers, Thursday 25 April, 11am-2pm. Chat about opportunities along the canal for wildlife, construction and restoration. Meet the volunteers & find out what’s in it for you. Queen Elizabeth II Park, GL5 3HQ