The Trust has recently received some very good news which will be important for us as we continue to promote the Waterway Park and seek funding for sections of the route. The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP), whose role is to help economic growth thrive across the region, has lent it’s support to … Continue reading “Local Enterprise Partnership supports B&MK Waterway Park”
Author: Steve Ashley
Press Release – B&MK Waterway Trust Unveils New Wood Carvings
The proposed route of the Bedford to Milton Keynes Waterway Park is being marked by the installation of unique wood carvings at the Forest of Marston Vale’s Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park. The Trust commissioned the carvings by local wood carving artists – Carrie Yuen and Tony Langston. The carvings portray examples of wildlife … Continue reading “Press Release – B&MK Waterway Trust Unveils New Wood Carvings”
Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Park – Impact of the A421 Upgrade
In March the Trust was made aware of the proposal to go ahead with a scheme to upgrade the A421 south of Milton Keynes and, despite our lobbying for 2 years, to not provide a culvert which would secure the route of the Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway. The main reason given for this decision … Continue reading “Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Park – Impact of the A421 Upgrade”
‘Mad’ narrow boaters to navigate The Wash to Bedford
“This is exactly why we need the Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway! Waterway travel to Bedford will be safe and easy when we close that gap.” BBC News article: ‘Mad’ narrow boaters to navigate The Wash to Bedford
Voluteering Email Incorrect in March 2018 Newsletter
The email address for Pam Williams provided on page 7 of the March 2018 Newsletter is incorrect. To help out at our events please contact Pam Williams on pamm.williams@johnbunyanboat.org If you need more information please use the same address and Pam will forward your email to the appropriate person.