The healing power of the outdoors Reviewer: Sarah Palmer I’VE been a fan of Alys Fowler’s approach to gardening for some time: her embrace of
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Author: Janet Richardson
London’s Strangest: The Thames
Odd happenings along the River Thames Reviewer: Elizabeth Rogers A COLLECTION of ‘extraordinary but true’ stories has been compiled by Iain Spragg in London’s Strangest:
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Dog walking on the canals
WHEN it comes to stretching all four legs, the canal is a canine’s best friend. Paula Boyden, deputy veterinary director at the Dogs Trust says:
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The Canal Pioneers by Anthony Burton
Canal construction from 2500 BC to the early 20th century Reviewer: Robert Davies ANTHONY Burton is a well-known author and broadcaster and we reviewed the
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The Mid-Shannon Waterway – A pictorial book of designated and tranquil moorings by Donal Boland
The Mid-Shannon Waterway – a new book for intrepid boaters Reviewer: Alison Alderton I FIRST met Donal Boland at a Shannon Boat Rally which he attended
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Panorama of the Thames. A Riverside View of Georgian London
A riverside view of Georgian London Reviewer: Elizabeth Rogers FOR any book lover looking for a purposeful use of any Christmas gift book tokens –
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The Wrong Way Round by Rob Pearson
Going the wrong way round Reviewer: Les Heath AN INCREASING number of boaters are now using blogs on social media to keep friends in the
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The Turf
A Tudor gem FEW places on earth can feel solitary at the same time as welcoming people. There’s a secret spot in Devon that attracts
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New plastic reinforced trims and seals
SEALS + Direct Ltd, a leading UK supplier to the marine industry of rubber and PVC seals and trims, has just launched a new range
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From cars to canal boats
Phil Pickin meets the team at the Bickerstaffe Boat Company. PEOPLE come to boating in some unusual ways and none more unorthodox than husband and
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Bridgewater Canal Through Time
A series of locations on the Bridgewater Canal Reviewer: Harry Arnold A COVER taster on the book Bridgewater Canal Through Time states ‘The No.1 Best
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Hints & Tips for Life With Your Feet Under Water by Roger Distill
A mine of information for boaters Reviewer: Les Heath MANY books have been written giving advice to newcomers on the waterways and most contain vital
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What’s in the bottom of your fuel tank?
THIS winter has seen high levels of condensation and with fuel tanks that have not been kept full, created the happiest environment for the diesel
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Check your gas locker for corrosion
Ben Sutcliffe-Davies has more than 35 years’ experience in the marine industry, including boat building in timber, GRP, steel and aluminium. An accredited member of
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