IWA Chester and Merseyside Branch has agreed with the team at the heritage steamship Danny for the vessel to host a re-run of the successful Restoration Showcase promoting canal and navigable river projects. This decision came about after the public gave great support to a similar event held in Canning Dock, Liverpool, in 2019.
The event is to take place on the weekend of 29th and 30th July, during school holidays, when the ship is berthed static at its Sutton Weaver Wharf. The organisers hope that the exhibition , which will be free admission, will attract waterway enthusiasts, the general public and families to see the work of voluntary organisations across the North West and Wales bringing life back to long abandoned waterways.
Launched in 1903, the Danny is registered on the National Historic Ships register alongside the Cutty Sark and will be open to the public to enjoy its art deco lounges with hot-drinks, snacks and alcoholic beverages being served from the galley. There will be adequate out door space for families to picnic.
The 2019 event attracted more than 500 visitors despite atrocious weather and had 12 organisations displaying, whilst a covid cancelled event planned for 2021 had 15 organisations accepting invitations. The UK has over 2,000miles of navigable waterways and restoration societies are committed across the country to expanding the network bringing many miles of neglected and abandoned waterways back to navigable standards”
Jim Forkin (IWA Chairman, Chester and Merseyside ) said “The navigable waterways in the UK contribute some £2.5billion to the economy whilst providing a “green “ corridor free for people to enjoy and that figure can grow further if the system is fully restored to its previous glory. The work of these societies and their volunteers needs to be brought to the attention of the public and decision makers in society”
Les Green (volunteer for the Danny) said “The Danny team were delighted when the showcase idea was put to us both to support these wonderful societies and for the Danny as a small exhibition space being able to fulfil its potential as a multi functional asset for the local populations.”
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Waterways Restoration Showcase
IWA Chester and Merseyside Branch has agreed with the team at the heritage steamship Danny for the vessel to host a re-run of the successful Restoration Showcase promoting canal and navigable river projects. This decision came about after the public gave great support to a similar event held in Canning Dock, Liverpool, in 2019.
The event is to take place on the weekend of 29th and 30th July, during school holidays, when the ship is berthed static at its Sutton Weaver Wharf. The organisers hope that the exhibition , which will be free admission, will attract waterway enthusiasts, the general public and families to see the work of voluntary organisations across the North West and Wales bringing life back to long abandoned waterways.
Launched in 1903, the Danny is registered on the National Historic Ships register alongside the Cutty Sark and will be open to the public to enjoy its art deco lounges with hot-drinks, snacks and alcoholic beverages being served from the galley. There will be adequate out door space for families to picnic.
The 2019 event attracted more than 500 visitors despite atrocious weather and had 12 organisations displaying, whilst a covid cancelled event planned for 2021 had 15 organisations accepting invitations. The UK has over 2,000miles of navigable waterways and restoration societies are committed across the country to expanding the network bringing many miles of neglected and abandoned waterways back to navigable standards”
Jim Forkin (IWA Chairman, Chester and Merseyside ) said “The navigable waterways in the UK contribute some £2.5billion to the economy whilst providing a “green “ corridor free for people to enjoy and that figure can grow further if the system is fully restored to its previous glory. The work of these societies and their volunteers needs to be brought to the attention of the public and decision makers in society”
Les Green (volunteer for the Danny) said “The Danny team were delighted when the showcase idea was put to us both to support these wonderful societies and for the Danny as a small exhibition space being able to fulfil its potential as a multi functional asset for the local populations.”
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Parking Your Car
As parking at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge is very limited, a local company called Dormex Containers have very kindly offered us the use of their car park for this event.
Please park in front of the Dormex Containers Offices on Chester Rd, Sutton Weaver, WA7 3EG.
This is on the A56 immediately behind the Supershine Car Wash. Look out for our parking signs near the entrance.
This will give you a walk of approximately five minutes to the Daniel Adamson Restoration Showcase.
