On 17th May 2025 a group of waterway friends gathered around the beautifully flourishing triangular planter just off the network of paths near the lock at Froghall. We were there to unveil a plaque to Nigel Jackson, a long-time boater and resident of Ipstones, who sadly died last year. The donations from his funeral were given to Caldon & Uttoxeter Canals Trust for this project. We worked with Canal & River Trust volunteers to design, build, fill and plant the planter, which is made out of old canal stop planks.
Nigel’s family and friends were there to unveil the plaque, designed by Martin Fuller and incorporating two windlasses, and to remember Nigel and his love of the Caldon Canal.
The planting will be tended by Nigel’s family and volunteers; please help it flourish if you are passing.
These photos show the development of the 14 months of the project -starting with the building of the triangular planter by Canal & River Trust volunteers in March 2024 through to planting up to a design by volunteers from Caldon & Uttoxeter Canals Trust and the unveiling of the plaque in May 2025.