New trips on the Chesterfield

THE the western section of the Chesterfield Canal may be cut off from the main system, but people can still take a boat trip along the restored section, with new ones started from the Hollingwood Hub.

Starting this coming Saturday (26th July) there will be canal boat trips running on Saturdays from Hollingwood Hub, on Works Road in Staveley, S43 2JP. There is a large on-site car park and Nonas's Coffee Shop will be open.

Each Saturday

The cruises will depart each Saturday at 10.30, 11.45, 1.00, 2.15 and 3.30. No need for advance bookings, just turn up and pay on the day, with the cost of the trips £4 or £3.50 for those under 16 or over 65.

The Chesterfield Canal Trust will be running the trips using Madeline. This is the new boat fitted out entirely by the students and staff of Eckington School. The school and the Trust will split the takings equally between them.

Could be extended

Initially the trips will run every Saturday from 26th July to 30th August. However, if they prove popular, it is hoped that the run will be extended into the autumn.

The Trust will still be running boat trips aboard the John Varley every Sunday from Tapton Lock on the A61 Tesco roundabout, S41 7JB.