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The Canalside Heritage Centre is a vibrant community hub, located in the picturesque surroundings of Beeston Lock. Enjoy our enticing tearoom, welcoming gift shop and discover the history of the local waterways. Read more
Join local artist, Janet Barnes, every Tuesday evening on Zoom for an interactive art club, which uses the Weir Cottages and the waterways as inspiration. Just £5 per session.
Make your very own patchwork coaster with these easy to follow instructions.
Community has never been more important, so we'd like you to get creative and show us what your community means to you.
A perfect gift which can be used once the Canalside Heritage Centre reopens!
Create your own fabric daffodils this Easter with this beautiful craft idea from CHC volunteer Christine Anderson.
Activity cancelled until further notice due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
Activity cancelled until further notice.
Interested in volunteering? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
Visitors to the Heritage Centre will be able to enjoy our beautiful community garden again from Saturday 4th July. Read more
The Canalside Heritage Centre will re-open on Friday 19th June for a takeaway service. Read more
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we spoke with local historian Jill Oakland about the little-known story of the efforts of the Inland Waterway women or 'Idle Women' who volunteered to operate canal boats carrying vital goods and supplies during the Second World War. Read more
Activity cancelled until further notice due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. Read more
Activity cancelled until further notice. Read more