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Foxton Inclined Plane Boat Lift – 12th August 2025 – Penny Arscott

Penny Arscott is the Manager of Foxton Canal Museum located in the reconstructed Boiler House, which once powered the Foxton Boat Lift. In her engaging illustrated talk, Penny explores the fascinating history of the world’s first transverse inclined plane boat lift which opened in 1900  (initially to replace Foxton Locks) as a quicker alternative to the locks system on the once busy Grand Union Canal. Using photographs from the archives, she will explain both the successes, challenges and failures of this

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March 2025 Newsletter

The March newsletter contains articles on:
+ The April meeting when Robb Doyle will talk on “Managing the Wildlife of Bradgate Park.
+ A Report from our Annual General Meeting on 25th February.
+ Our next members only trip to Snibston Colliery, Coalville.
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The Pilgrim’s Way – 9th June 2025 – Mike Burton

Journey with the medieval pilgrims – and the modern pilgrims – as they travel the ancient Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury. It’s their adventure of a lifetime. On the way they tell tales and visit places of interest. The excitement of the journey increases as they near the great cathedral which houses the relics of the “holy blissful martyr.” Our speaker, Mike Burton, is a former journalist and teacher who worked for 16 years as a newspaper journalist and editor, and

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February 2025 Newsletter

The February newsletter contains articles on:
+ Our AGM on Tuesday 25th February at 7:30pm in the Onyx Room, where we need to appoint at least three new committee members. Without a Secretary and Treasurer, the LHG cannot continue and will close completely at end end of 2025.
+ Our Annual Quiz night will take place on Tuesday 11th March. Book your places now a great night out with a Bangers ‘n Mash supper (with vegetarian option).
+ Membership fees for 2025 are now due and remain at £15 per year.
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