News
U-boat surfaces as museum
27 January 2012
A 'U-boat' which caused a stir on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal 18 months ago has now 'surfaced' as a floating museum at the end of the canal in the Yorkshire city.
But there will be no need for canal boats moored nearby to hurl depth charges at the enemy craft.
Canalside football club may face move
26 January 2012
FOLLOWING news last week of its ‘eviction’, Northwich Victoria FC will play its home game this Saturday (January 28) at the Victoria Stadium alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Club solicitors confirmed yesterday that an agreement had been reached with receivers Deloitte and prospective new owners, chemical manufacturers, Thor Specialities (UK) Ltd. But there is no word yet on what will happen after that.
Other News
- Braunston Marina MD meets the Princess Royal
- Wey & Arun Canal bridge project wins grant
- Unlicensed boaters fined following court hearing
- Communique on the future of the inland waterways
- Wood Wharf deal to provide long-term income for waterways
- Actor supports appeal for volunteer lock keepers
- June launch for Canal & River Trust?
- Canal open day at Marsden
- Minister recognises importance of marine industry apprentices
- Waterway now a council priority
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Feature Articles
Towpath Walk: An amble with a pub…
15 December 2011
on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) - Highlights from Phillippa Greenwood and Martine O’Callaghan’s towpath walk from Cornwall to Scotland.
Other Feature Articles
What's On
20 January 2012
GET a free behind-the-scenes tour of a lock gate replacement at the famous Bingley Five Rise Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.during the weekend January 28-29.
Bingley Five Rise Cafe will be open all day serving hot food and drinks.
Time: 10am-3pm. Last entry strictly 3pm. Site closes 3.45pm.
Parking at UKAR UK on Croft Road - shuttle bus or 20 minute towpath walk to the site.
Volunteers sought for K&A tree planting
20 January 2012
BRITISH Waterways is appealing for volunteers to help plant a new 60-acre woodland beside the Caen Hill lock flight on the Kennet & Avon Canal. It is one of 60 Diamond Woods being planted across the country in 2012 to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The first public planting days will take place on Sunday 29 January (10am- 3pm), Sunday 12 February (11am -1pm) and Saturday 17 March (10am-3pm).
Videos
Whilton Marina: Mooring up to a Pier
27 January 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. We start the ball rolling by going back to basics with Mooring up to a Pier.
Other Videos
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