News
Watch scheme to improve safety on River Avon
17 May 2012
A MAJOR monitoring scheme designed to improve safety on the River Avon has been launched by Avon Navigation Trust vice-patron, actor Timothy West.
Although it would not have prevented the recent tragedy at Barford, which is above the navigable section of the river, it will monitor these levels to assess conditions further downstream.
Boat burnt out in suspected arson attack
16 May 2012
A 40ft narrowboat was set alight and burnt out in Tipton in a suspected late night arson attack. The boat was on land adjoining the Birmingham New Main Line Canal at Factory Junction.
The fire brigade was called by customers at the nearby Barge and Barrel pub who saw flames shooting up 35 feet from the hull at 10.15pm on Saturday May 12.
Other News
- Changes to Olympic mooring arrangements
- Riverside village in mourning after boating tragedy
- Be part of a TV series
- Leicester Line reopens following April rainfall
- Actor launches Stratford’s new floating information centre
- Towergate Insurance covers customers in Jubilee pageant
- 'Sub' comes under attack
- CRT finds top dog
- Plans for new waterside community in Brentford
Competitions
Reading the sky
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 6th June 2012
The Practical Skywatcher's Handbook gives readers on water or land hands-on advice on how to read the night sky and star charts.
A book for young wildlife detectives
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 8th June 2012
A NEW guide from The Wildlife Trusts will help young naturalists discover the fascinating world of butterflies and moths.
Other Competitions
Feature Articles
A day out on the Thames & London canals
26 April 2012
Trade and the water... LONDON’S ongoing love affair with the Thames is no coincidence. The city was conceived when the Romans set up camp on the banks of the river in 43AD.
The Wet Web: May 2012
26 April 2012
Helen Gazeley finds more boating authors and offers readers the chance to win a book.
Other Feature Articles
What's On
Water vole and otter workshop
10 May 2012
LINCOLNSHIRE Wildlife Trust is hosting a water vole and otter workshop at Willow Tree Fen on Friday June 1 from 10am-4pm.
Led by Chris Manning, the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union's recorder for mammals, there will be the chance to learn about water voles and otters including identifying the tracks and signs which confirm their presence even when you don't see the animals themselves.
Charity walk for Climb
1 May 2012
A CHARITY walk in aid of the Jen Greene Galaxy Tribute Fund takes place this month.
The walk, beginning in a public car park at Acton, near Nantwich, on Wednesday, May 16, will be in two halves so participants can take part in one or both parts, one at 10am and another at 2pm, each of about five to six miles.
Videos
Whilton Marina: Boat Safety Certificate
17 May 2012
EACH month we will be bringing you a video from Whilton Marina’s About Narrowboating channel on YouTube. There are currently 44 films covering everything from Blacking a Narrowboat to Different Types of Handrails. Here we look at a Boat Safety Certificate.
Current Issue: May 2012
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