Join us at our Boat Rally to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the ECP&DA, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Great Northern basin, the 40th anniversary of the Erewash Canal being reinstated as a cruiseway, and the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the Victorian Pump House
What a wonderful three days we had
Great weather, lots of visitors who seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. On Sunday the Lancaster fly past, and on Monday the Spitfire fly past (both doing multiple circuits) were witnessed by what seemed like the whole population of the East Midlands, there were so many people on site.
Thank You to our visiting boat traders, historic narrowboats, land based traders and exhibitors, and Langley Mill Boat Yard with their display of stationary engines and for allowing visitors to access their boat yard. You all provided the focus for our visitors to enjoy.
Last, but no means least, I will mention our Volunteers, without them the rally would not have taken place. They include:
- our regular Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association Friday work party volunteers who worked tirelessly in the weeks before, during and after the rally with site preparation, management and dismantling
- all the visiting volunteers who helped before and during the rally weekend to ensure that the best experience possible was provided to our visitors.
