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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 20 MIN

St Richard's Canal Festival, Droitwich

from The Water Road · host Adam Porter

We're in Droitwich for the St Richard's Canal Festival, an event which has it's roots in the restoration of the Droitwich Canals. We hear from the organiser about it's history and the canal society behind it, learn about the historic boat, Bramble, talk to exhibitors and stall holders, and the trust which operates the community boat, Pamela May 2. And the whole event concludes with the annual duck race on the River Salwarpe.Click the links for more information on St Richard's Festival; the Worcester, Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society; Stourport Forward; Little Radford Model Boat Club; and Rosie Philpott.The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.If you enjoy what I do, consider supporting me on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thewaterroad

We're in Droitwich for the St Richard's Canal Festival, an event which has it's roots in the restoration of the Droitwich Canals. We hear from the organiser about it's history and the canal society behind it, learn about the historic boat, Bramble, talk to exhibitors and stall holders, and the trust which operates the community boat, Pamela May 2. And the whole event concludes with the annual duck race on the River Salwarpe.Click the links for more information on St Richard's Festival; the Worcester, Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society; Stourport Forward; Little Radford Model Boat Club; and Rosie Philpott.The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.If you enjoy what I do, consider supporting me on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thewaterroad

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