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Our training weekend upskills volunteers involved with canal restoration or looking to give it a go.  It is a good opportunity to learn new skills or to get a head start on your summer canal camp or work party.

Learn how to use new tools and equipment, try your hand at operating an excavator, and get to grips with operations carried out on construction projects under the supervision of our fully trained Instructors.

We run courses in first aid, bricklaying, surveying, operating excavators, brick saw operation and much more. This weekend is a great chance to become a true 21st century navvy!

For any enquires and applications please email [email protected]

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Event Dates

18th to 19th May

Location

Lichfield

Restoration

WRG Training Weekend 2024

Our training weekend upskills volunteers involved with canal restoration or looking to give it a go.  It is a good opportunity to learn new skills or to get a head start on your summer canal camp or work party.

Learn how to use new tools and equipment, try your hand at operating an excavator, and get to grips with operations carried out on construction projects under the supervision of our fully trained Instructors.

We run courses in first aid, bricklaying, surveying, operating excavators, brick saw operation and much more. This weekend is a great chance to become a true 21st century navvy!

For any enquires and applications please email [email protected]

Details

Cost

There is no charge for attendance.

Overnight accommodation available.

About the event

Where is it? 

The weekend will be hosted on the Lichfield Canal – further details to be announced.

 

Contacts

If you want to find out more about WRG training or any of our Canal Camp working holidays, please get in touch.
Phone 01494 783453 extn 607

Email [email protected]

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Location

Lichfield

Fosseway Lane, Lichfield, UK

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