2013-01-11 - The Senne Canal, which is closely linked with the Senne between Seneffe and Wintam, is a waterway with many faces and names, and one that presents many challenges.
To train guides on the theme of waterways and the water of the Senne basin, 2013 will see the organisation by the two bodies Guides du Canal and Coordination Senne of an interregional programme of training and activities on the various functions of the Senne and the Senne Canal. The central theme of the seven activity sessions will be an integrated and multipurpose approach to the Senne basin.
The programme is being organised in collaboration with Brussels by Water, Kanaaltochten Brabant and Circuits Brabant-Hainaut, and with support from the Prince Philip Fund of the King Baudouin Foundation, the Brussels-Capital Region and the Flemish Government.
The training programme is open to anyone who is interested.
Schedule:
- Tuesday 22 January 2013: Senne and Senne Canal: across regional frontiers.
- Thursday 7 February 2013: Water management in the three Regions.
- Tuesday 19 February 2013: Artworks on the waterways.
- Saturday 9 March 2013: Boat and boating.
- Wednesday 27 March 2013: Water in the city – living by the water’s edge.
- Tuesday 16 April 2013: Goods movements on the Senne Canal.
- Tuesday 21 May 2013: Water quality, nature and biodiversity.
Practical information:
- The presentations and visits during all sessions will be in French or Dutch (depending on the speaker and location). Simultaneous translation will not be provided.
- As places are limited, priority will be given to participants who will be attending the complete programme.
- Details and registration: www.guidesducanal.be.
