Mark Lancaster

Suction dredging at Gloucester Docks

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Mark Lancaster

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February 1, 2023

THE Canal & River Trust has started its biggest programme of dredging at Gloucester’s historic docks. The four-month dredging programme will remove 15,000 cubic metres of silt using a powerful suction dredger. This excess silt entered the docks from the River Severn during the exceptionally dry summer while the trust ensured the vital daily water…
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Canal charity appeal for new volunteers in Cheshire and Merseyside

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Mark Lancaster

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January 12, 2023

Volunteer Welcome Session at National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port on Wednesday 18 January The Canal & River Trust charity has launched a major appeal for new volunteers to join them in a range of roles from traditional lock keepers to leading walks on historic waterways across Cheshire and Merseyside. Anyone interested in finding out…
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ENERGY BILLS SUPPORT SCHEME: AN UPDATE FOR CONCERNED BOATERS

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Mark Lancaster

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December 17, 2022

This in from the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) Over the past few months, there has been a lot of understandable confusion and anxiety within our community over the situation regarding boaters’ access to financial assistance during the UK’s ongoing fuel and cost-of-living crisis. We at the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) therefore think it…
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Canal & River Trust begin work to protect West Midlands’ historic waterways this winter

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Mark Lancaster

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December 6, 2022

The Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, is starting a four-month programme of repairs as part of its ongoing work to protect and preserve West Midlands’ historic waterways. The winter schedule of works, which will continue until March, will see the Trust’s expert teams replace worn-out lock gates, repair historic bridges,…
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CRT Launch Campaign to Raise Funds To Restore Lancaster Wildlife Habitats

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Mark Lancaster

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December 3, 2022

The Canal & River Trust charity has launched a local appeal to improve a valuable wetland nature reserve next to the stunning 18th century Lune Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal that will support the recovery of frogs, toads, newts and other species that depend on water to feed, breed, drink and shelter. Constructed on land beside…
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Future of our waterways debated in Parliament

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Mark Lancaster

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November 29, 2022

Last week, the future of the UK’s canals and waterways, with a particular focus on the 2,000 miles cared for and looked after by the Canal & River Trust charity, was debated in the House of Commons. Michael Fabricant, MP for Lichfield and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Waterways, initiated the debate,…
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Restored waterwheel becomes an internet hit

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Mark Lancaster

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November 22, 2022

Wey & Arun Canal Trust volunteers’ restoration of a unique waterwheel in West Sussex has become an internet sensation thanks to a YouTube video reaching hundreds of thousands of people. The waterwheel at Lordings Lock and Orfold Aqueduct near Wisborough Green has been the focus of attention for Brian King and his team of volunteers…
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Remembering the ‘father of English canals’

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Mark Lancaster

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October 3, 2022

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, marked the 250th anniversary of the death of ‘the father of English canals’, engineer James Brindley. On that day, his last canal – the North Oxford – had reached just below Hillmorton Locks. Local canal heritage group, the Old Mortonians, planned for years to mark the occasion but, according to chairman Ian…
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Lichfield canal volunteers nominated for awards

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Mark Lancaster

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May 26, 2022

TWO Lichfield Canal Trust volunteers with an age difference of more than 70 years have been nominated for Support Staffordshire Awards. Eric Wood, president of Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust, has been nominated for a lifetime achievement award, while Tom Wright has been nominated in the young volunteer of the year category. Support Staffordshire…
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The Parks Trust teams up with Electra to offer new cruising opportunities

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Mark Lancaster

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March 31, 2022

Major works to restore and interpret the historic park at Great Linford Manor have included the provision of a mooring point for Electra. This allows Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust volunteers, who run the popular all-electric community boat, to offer a new selection of Grand Union Canal cruises. “We are most grateful to the…
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BUSINESS FOR SALE – Bank Hall Dry Dock, Burnley

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Mark Lancaster

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March 25, 2022

Bank Hall Dry Dock, Burnley is for sale due to the retirement of its current owners. The leasehold price for the business is £150,000 and viewing is strongly recommended. The fully covered dock area was built in 2014, the original dry dock has been refurbished to historic standards and is the only widebeam dry dock…
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Studybed: It’s a study, a bed and a great saver of space!

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Mark Lancaster

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February 4, 2022

We all know space is at a premium on your boat. Studybed is a great product that allows you to have a fabulous study area which converts in to a bed, in just three seconds, without any hassle! They captivated George Clarke, the small spaces / home improvement guru (see video below) and we think…
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Canal restoration boosted by Borough Lands grant

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Mark Lancaster

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January 10, 2022

GRATEFUL volunteers have received a welcome boost to their efforts to restore a former waterway.The Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has been awarded a grant of £4825 from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. The money has been used to provide additional equipment for local work parties including an all-terrain…
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Sir David Suchet backs Lichfield Canal appeal

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Mark Lancaster

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December 24, 2021

ACCLAIMED actor Sir David Suchet shared a fundraising appeal from Lichfield’s canal group with his 55,000 social media followers. Best known for his TV role as Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot, Sir David posted a message on his Twitter account @David_Suchet endorsing Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. The trust took…
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