Natasha Hinton

For the past few months, alongside his usual canal art projects, Paul has been quietly working on something a little different… and we’re incredibly excited to finally share it! This stunning Lord of the Rings-inspired water can has been painstakingly painted by Paul over recent months. Stepping away from his familiar traditional canal art for this particular piece, he has created a dramatic scene inspired by the landscapes and atmosphere of Middle-earth. The dark, atmospheric background...

A boat tag chase, an unexpected wall (courtesy of a stray pair of tracksuit bottoms round the prop), and a spot of old-fashioned horse-towing down the Delph Locks — our trip from Bentley Bridge to Wombourne had a bit of everything, finishing with a soggy but scenic cruise to Wombourne for next weekend’s Staffs & Worcs Canal Society gathering.

Our 4th year at Brownhills Festival