Firstly - how's this for a before and after? Kilsby's back end is being lovingly and expertly restored to its former glory.
(L) Kilsby at Isis lock in 2019, and Kilsby this month (R), with a brand new stern.
This work is happening at David Kemp's boatyard in Stourbridge. You can see some of the amazing traditional craftsmanship used to bring Kilsby back to life in this video
A busload of Kilsby enthusiasts headed up to Stourbridge to witness this restoration with their own eyes on Saturday 7th November - there will be many photos coming soon!
Another good news nugget.
With a happy heart and a big cheer of gratitude we have received £1117 from the Oxford Canal Festival.
Photo by Helen Le Brocq
This excellent event was free to attend, but with the generous shopping, eating, drinking and donating by everyone who came, enough money was raised to secure the next festival, in addition to generating this generous lump for the Kilsby Project.
Thank you to Bill Manville, all the festival volunteers, and all of you who joined in the shenanigans.
Also...shhhhhhhhh
Come along to a Kilsby Social, with a twist.
When?
Wednesday November 18th, from 6:30pm.
Where?
Why?
We'll be live streaming an exciting event!
Bring a bottle!
Please put your name on the list here if you think you'll come so we know roughly how many seats to put out.
More details on this to come after the event!
Thanks for reading, byeeeee!
