Chester & District Branch

IWA's Chester & District Branch covers a wide area from the Wirral, across to Middlewich and up to the Bridgewater Canal in the north.  We have monthly social meetings as well as a great programme of walks along the various waterways in our area.

10 January 2012 - ''Waterways Property Development - how to do it right''
Mike Coates and Marcus Chaloner from BW.  Mike and Marcus will talk through, with examples, BW's approach to property development, both on their land and by third parties.  This will cover their approach to design, heritage, environmental and waterway issues as well as talking through the financial/viability approach.

Throughout the year branch members raise funds for the waterways through lockwinds, rallies and local events with our superb Branch Sales stand.  We also organise waterway clean-ups and educational events to promote the care and maintenance of our waterways.

Our waterway festivals are designed to raise awareness about the waterways in a particular area, raise funds and also show civic leaders how a vibrant waterway can boost the local economy.

Northwich River Weaver Festival - (June 23-24  2012).  A festival of arts, music and family fun on the the river Weaver in Northwich. The IWA, River Weaver Navigation Society, Development of Arts Northwich and local boating clubs are joining forces to create a fabulous interactive celebration on the River Weaver. With a program of water-based entertainment, cultural and family events, including Wild Over Waterways, bell boats, vintage narrow boats, arts & crafts, brass bands and all the usual boat rally excitement. 
For more information please contact : 
Boat entries Mike Carter  (boat enty forms)  mike.c.carter@btinternet.com 
Trade entries Lesley Taylor ( trade entry forms)  lesley.taylor@waterways.org.uk

See the report on our highly successful 2010 Tom Rolt Centenary Rally which brought Chester's Tower Wharf basin to life in June last year.

Check out our What's on Page for other events planned and be sure to come along to our regular Social meetings open to everyone, held on the second Tuesday of the month, October to May, in the Tom Rolt Conference Centre at the Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port, starting at 7.45 pm.  A varied programme of speakers ensures an interesting evening for everyone whilst the branch Sales Stand has a wide variety of things to satisfy the most discerning shopper.  With Christmas cards and other gift opportunities, last minute Christmas shopping need not be a problem.

Come along and meet us - you can be sure of a warm welcome.

For further details contact the Branch Secretary on 0151 678 9300