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NEW ISSUE OF DOUBLE NINE MAGAZINE
All PCAS members should have received the latest issue of our magazine, which is published three times a year.. If you would like to...
2 days ago
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HIMALAYAN BALSAM – HELP NEEDED
UPDATES BELOW Himalayan Balsam is an invasive, non native species that overwhelms our native wild plants. It has really taken hold in...
Jun 13
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EASTER BOAT TRIPS
PCAS is running short boat trips on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Bring the children and they can have a go at steering...
Apr 14
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PCAS AGM REMINDER
The AGM is tonight at 7pm. See. your latest Double Nine magazine for details.
Apr 9
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TALK AND MEAL
Please come along and join us. Last few places available.
Mar 10
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New issue of Double Nine magazine
PCAS members will have received the February issue or it will arrive soon. We welcome new members and you can join via the website or...
Feb 5
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WATER SUPPLY TO CANAL HEAD
Locals will be well aware of the low water level in the upper part of the Pocklington Canal. PCAS Chair Tim Charlson is in frequent...
Jan 4
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JOIN PCAS THIS CHRISTMAS
New members are always welcome in PCAS and there are opportunities for volunteering if you would like to take a more active role. See...
Dec 15, 2024
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LOW WATER LEVEL AT CANAL HEAD
Statement from the Canal & River Trust 4th December 2024 The majority of the Pocklington Canal is designated as SSSI (Site of Scientific...
Dec 4, 2024
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Matt Baker visits Pocklington Canal
Matt Baker will be aboard the PCAS trip boat New Horizons as part of hi TV series Travels with Mum and Dad. The programme is on More4...
Sep 28, 2024
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New issue of Double Nine magazine
PCAS members will have received the June issue or it will arrive soon. We welcome new members and you can join via the website or give a...
Sep 25, 2024
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PCAS 2025 CALENDAR
The popular PCAS calendar is now available and can. be purchased from our online shop: www.pocklingtoncanalsociety.org/shop . It...
Sep 1, 2024
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WEED CUTTING
These Truxor amphibious boats are currently being used on the Pocklington Canal. One is set up to cut reeds and weed and the other...
Aug 1, 2024
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New issue of Double Nine magazine
PCAS members will have received the June issue or it will arrive soon. We welcome new members and you can join via the website or give a...
Jul 3, 2024
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BALSAM BASHING – PLEASE HELP
Update 7/6/24. Identification helpsheet Himalayan Balsam is an imported invasive plant that causing a problem on the Pocklington Canal...
May 9, 2024
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PCAS AGM 2024
Current members. of. the. Pocklington Canal Amenity Society are encouraged to attend the AGM on 17. April. Details can be found in the...
Apr 10, 2024
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BOAT TRIPS START AT EASTER
We will be running short trips on New Horizons on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Short trips will run every Sunday and...
Mar 28, 2024
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Talk about the Yorkshire Air Museum
Ian Richardson will be talking about the museum and its history on 15 March. This PCAS event will be held in Melbourne Village Hall at...
Feb 2, 2024
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New issue of Double Nine
Best wishes for 2024 to all our members. Extensive dredging of the winding hole above Coates Lock has been carried out, which will allow...
Jan 26, 2024
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New issue of Double Nine magazine
PCAS members will have received the October issue or it will arrive soon. We welcome new members and you can join via the website or give...
Oct 21, 2023
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