Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust has already announced details of its winter programme of meetings, to be held at the Verzons Inn, Trumpet.

On January 20, from 7.30pm, Alan Keef will give a talk on his watery journey across Sweden.

On February 17, Hugh Conway-Jones will give a lecture on the theme of Gloucester's riverside.

On March 16, Dave Walker, from the Severn Area Rescue Association, will be the guest speaker.