A fun and interactive evening of canal themed escapism with vlogger, streamer, recording artist and TV personality Robbie Cumming.
Known all over the north, midlands and south of England as ‘the Canal man’ – Robbie has starred in 6 television series of ‘Canal Boat Diaries’ and has 3 music albums under his belt.
Supported by photos, video, music and even props – this is an intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.
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Canal Boat Diaries
As a narrowboater, Robbie is world renowned. Canal Boat Diaries can be seen on BBC Four and Yesterday channels. This vlog-style documentary is all about life on the canals in the midlands and North West of England and was the first time a documentary of its kind was shot using a mobile phone as the main camera. Robbie also edited some of the footage from inside his 44 year old narrowboat. The program was previewed regionally on BBC One and featured Robbie’s own music compositions which were also recorded onboard.
Goole’s story has always been shaped by water. Built 200 years ago as a working port, the town grew through its connections to rivers, canals and the wider waterways network that carried goods, people and ideas across the country.
Those waterways are still part of everyday life today. Through stories, music and lived experience, they continue to connect communities and shape how people live and work. Canal Boat Stories – Live! brings those modern canal journeys to life, sharing real experiences from the waterways in a way that feels immediate and personal.
As part of Goole’s 200th birthday, this event celebrates our town’s deep connection to canals and waterways. It reflects a way of life that has evolved over generations, but is still very much alive today.
About Goole 2026
A wide variety of partner organisations have come together to plan a programme of events, activities and celebrations to mark Goole’s bicentenary year in 2026. Among them are local businesses and many community and voluntary sector organisations that make up the Goole 2026 Community Group, as well as East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Goole Town Council.
Find out more about the work of the Goole 2026 Community Group, a voluntary, non-profit, inclusive organisation that seeks to commemorate the history, heritage and achievements of Goole, by visiting their website. The group’s main objective is to support plans to commemorate Goole’s bicentenary.
For a comprehensive guide to all of the events taking place in Goole during 2026, visit the Goole 200 website, and follow the Goole 200 Facebook and Instagram pages.
Groups or individuals planning bicentenary events and activities that they would like to see featured on the Goole 200 website can email details to: arts.development@eastriding.gov.uk.
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