New web site for Canal Group
Announced 18/09/2018
The Friends of Slough Canal will launch a new website in the near future
More here
Virtual Museum for the Slough Arm
Announced 18/09/2018
The surplus information gathered while researching for the Bloom Park information boards will be published in a museum section on the new web server.
More here
2018 clean-up well supported
Announced 01/05/2018
The 2018 spring clean-up was one of the best supported in recent years, with around 25 volunteers being briefed at the base and then linking up with a CRT support boat and a team of canoists from the Jubilee River facility.
There is a news item here
There is a page of photos here
Update on January 2017 committee meeting
The January meeting discussed a number of events which are coming up in the near future and might be of interest to our members and the public at large. In an unusual step, there is a news page with information available to the public, and for everyones convenience the links to other organisation's web pages which will be referred to in the meeting minutes.
Announced 24/01/2017
Colne Valley Park video
Colne Valley Park HS2 additional mitigation plan (roadshow of exhibitions in early February to discuss projects to limit the damage of HS2 crossing the park)
Public Space Protection Orders: Zones for new powers to curb antisocial behaviour in public spaces, which might be applicable to the canal.
LINK to news page
CRT consultation for West London Quietway
In the week starting 23rd October CRT boat Jenna will be moored at several places in west London collecting feedback for the second TFL Quietway between Paddington and West Drayton.
Announced 17/10/2016
The CRT leaflet and further background to the Quietways concept can be downloaded from here
Mystery hole at basin again
A hole has appeared in the towpath at Slough Basin again, and has been reported to CRT.
The history of this feature may be a little more interesting then first thought.
Announced 17/10/2016
More here
Water point completed at Slough Basin
We've been told that the clean water point at Slough Basin is now connected and working.
Announced 10/08/2016
more information here here
2015 Slough Festival a good weekend
Slough Canal Festival took place the second weekend of September. The weather was kind with some rain forecast but which didn't fall during the main arena shows. The event was well attended by land lovers, and once again by plenty of boats. The trip boats had a full schedule and good take-up.
Announced 25/09/15
There were plenty of photos in the local press, our aspect covered here
Slough Arm to host winter moorings
The CRT have said they intend to install a clean water point at Slough Basin with a view towards using the Slough Arm for winter moorings in 2015-16. Other arrangements are still being thrashed out.
Announced 25/09/15
...more information here
download of full article on Canal Festival display board 2
Rail depot beside Slough Arm
A rail depot supporting HS2 and the Heathrow link is to be constructed next to the canal by Highline. Both the construction and final useage phases will have some impact on users of the canal and towpath, and residents at the boatyard will be severely affected.
Announced 25/09/15
...more information here
download of full article on Canal Festival display board 1
Old railway hardware discovered
While working on the south bank near the M25 bridge CRT workers have discovered the remains of minor railway installation and tunnel. This is thought to be a local facility concerned with the earlier industrial activity for which the canal was built.
A number of local historians are taking an interest and a site meeting is likely in the coming weeks. I'll put up more information and perhaps some pictures in due course.
Announced 14/2/15
...and there are now some photos here
Elsdale used for waterway lectures
In a joint venture between the Elsdale Floating Classroom, Groundwork, and their various funders some lectures on canal history and current issues will be hosted on board the Elsdale II in the Hayes area on Sunday 22 February. See the calendar page for more on this, or download a flier here
Announced 14/02/2015 GET FLIER HERE
Slough Canal given new signs
The CRT has installed signage to local facilities on the towpath
Announced 24/11/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging underway again
The dredger has returned to finish the eastern end
Dredging was underway at the M25 this morning
Announced 13/08/2014 MORE HERE
Dredger will return to Slough Arm
CRT announce spot dredging to be resumed next week
Announced 08/08/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging operations enter final phase
Spot dredging reaches funding limit and stops
Dredger will return to finish basin then 'test' as it moves to next job
Announced 18/07/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging operations transfer to eastern direction
Spot dredging between Highline and Cowley Junction was to be second phase
Announced 13/07/2014 MORE HERE
Old pier removed
The derelict pier at Slough Basin has been demolished and removed
Announced 13/07/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging - on the receiving end
A look at the removal and transport operation at Highline boatyard
Announced 13/07/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging now west of Uxbridge Road bridge
Two sections to go to reach basin.
Announced 20/06/2014 MORE HERE
Pollinator patch gets a buzz
The first flower heads can be seen on the pollinator patch
Announced 20/06/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging operation reaches Rochfords
The dredging barge reached the section between Rochfords Gardens and Goodman Park this week
Announced 20/06/2014 MORE HERE
Steps installed on north path out of Rochfords
The mud hole in the footpath leading east out of Rochfords along the canal has been repaired better then we could have hoped
Announced 20/06/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging picks up speed after leaving moorings
Dredging operation reaches Middle Green Bridge
Announced 20/06/2014 MORE HERE
First report of dredging underway
The dredging has been underway in the last week. The operation is still centred on the Highline moorings.
Announced 02/05/2014 MORE HERE
Dredging plant arrives at Highline
The promised dredging is about to start, equipment can be seen moored at Highline boatyard.
Announced 18/04/2014 MORE HERE
Second Pollinator Patch planting session
On 29th March the Pollinator patch near Trenches bridge received more plants, seed, and some bee shelters
Announced 18/04/2014 MORE HERE
2014 Spring Clean-up
It happened, and there was no snow. Lead and equipped by Thames21, and with a CRT support boat on the water, a small group of volunteers removed rubbish from the basin end of the arm
Announced 18/04/2014 MORE HERE
Damage to Trenches sign
A mark has appeared on the wood of the Trenches sign.
We are not certain at this stage if it is an act of vandalism
Announced 01/01/2014 MORE HERE
More storm damage on towpath
The towpath was partly blocked by another fallen tree during Christmas week.
An initial trim of the branches was done by me
The CRT will follow this up in due course
Announced 01/01/2014 MORE HERE
Storm fells tree on towpath
The towpath was blocked by a fallen tree after the recent storms
Initial clearance was done by volunteers
Announced 15/11/2013 MORE HERE
First pollinator patch planting happens
The first phase of planting took place on 26th October
Announced 15/11/2013 MORE HERE
More resurfacing work on towpath
SBC contractors reach from Middle Green Rd to Rochfords
Announced 15/10/2013 MORE HERE
Planting day set for 26th October
Pollinator Patch to be planted near Trenches Field, volunteers wanted!
Official event poster is now available.
Announced 20/09/2013 MORE HERE
Appended 5/10/13 poster available
New addition to Friends committee
Professor Olivia Corcoran has joined the Friends Committee
Announced 27/09/2013 MORE HERE
Towpath improvements enter third phase
In September the towpath along the side of the Middle Green housing development has been resurfaced; and at the beginning of October the final segment at the Slough end between Rochfords and Goodman Park is being done.
Announced 27/09/2013; appended 5/10/13 MORE HERE
Another good year for the Slough Canal Festival
The annual event held in September had good attendance despite the weather, and a good contingent of visiting boats.
Announced 20/09/2013 MORE HERE
Weed clearance machines work the Slough Arm
Blanket weed set back by subcontractors in July
Announced 20/09/2013 MORE HERE
Wooden sign goes up in Trenches Field
In conjunction with Thames21 there will be a clean-up of the canal banks from
Announced 20/09/2013 MORE HERE
The Reeds Bridge event (old news)
Early in 2013 the footings of Reeds Bridge (2a) moved significantly, prompting fears of a collapse. The canal and towpath were closed while the bridge deck was removed and the remaining structures rendered stable.
While the closures were ongoing there was a page dedicated to the event on this site, now it has been demoted to an old news page
Last news was updated 27/7/2013 MORE HERE
Spare box
Announced xx/xx/xx MORE HERE