Mark Lancaster

Ash dieback hits trees along the canal bank

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Mark Lancaster

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September 30, 2021

NATIVE ash trees in Britain have been devastated by ash dieback disease and those growing along the Wey & Arun Canal are no exception. It is forecast that the disease, caused by a fungus imported from Asia, will kill about 80% of ash trees across the UK and both young and mature trees are affected.…
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TOWPATH MOWING TO BENEFIT BOATERS AND WILDLIFE FOLLOWING NATIONAL TRIAL

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Mark Lancaster

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September 29, 2021

The Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity, is introducing changes to its national mowing programme following a six-month trial. The new national policy will ensure the needs of boaters, towpath users, anglers and others accessing the waterways are met, while increasing habitat for the wildlife that thrives along the towpaths and canal…
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COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF STAINTON AQUEDUCT RESTORATION

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Mark Lancaster

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September 28, 2021

The first anniversary of the completion of a £2.2 million restoration of Stainton Aqueduct in South Cumbria is being marked with a special festival of events in October, including a heritage day, paddle sports, 10K charity run and temporary exhibition. The aqueduct, which carries the Lancaster Canal over Stainton Beck, was badly damaged by flooding…
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Rehab for Addiction, Staffordshire (and the UK!)

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Mark Lancaster

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September 27, 2021

Established in 2012 by Oliver Clark, Rehab 4 Addiction is an advisory and referral service / mental health & addiction helpline for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction. Rehab 4 Addiction works closely with rehabilitation centres and outpatient clinics throughout the United Kingdom and the admissions team match a patients’ addiction with…
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CANAL CHARITY WAGES FIGHT AGAINST INVASIVE WEEDS ON LANCASTER CANAL

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Mark Lancaster

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September 25, 2021

Waterways and wellbeing charity, the Canal & River Trust is waging a major battle to control invasive weeds on the Lancaster Canal. Throughout the summer and early autumn, a combination of warm weather, sunshine and extra nitrates from agricultural run-off create perfect growing conditions for duckweed, water fern, common reeds and Canadian waterweed. These fast-growing…
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Green boating partnership secures new funding to ‘Electrify the Broads’

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Mark Lancaster

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September 24, 2021

A partnership of researchers and Broads businesses has been announced as a winner of the Clean Maritime Competition, alongside 55 other projects to investigate how to decarbonise the maritime sector. As part of a range of measures to tackle climate change, the UK Government is planning to phase out the production of new fossil-fuel powered…
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SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR WAVERLEY

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Mark Lancaster

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September 23, 2021

London & North Eastern Railway-built PS Waverley, steamed successfully throughout her 2021 season to return a modest profit after 50,000 passengers enjoyed a range of traditional, Clyde, railway-steamer cruises to destinations as far apart as Campbeltown, Tarbert and Glasgow. Waverley Excursions general manager, Paul Semple, said: “Thanks to a great public response, good weather and…
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“RESUMED BARGE OIL TANKER TRAFFIC TO ROTHERHAM FROM HULL IS VERY OPPORTUNE”, SAYS CBOA

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Mark Lancaster

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September 22, 2021

The Commercial Boat Operators Association is delighted that the carrying of lubricating oils in tanker barges has re-started from Hull to Rotherham. The 600 tonnes capacity barges are now regularly arriving at the Exol Oils works in Rotherham. “This shows the value of using barges”, said CBOA Chairman David Lowe. He continued: “With all the…
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DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO ENJOY SEFTON’S CANAL

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Mark Lancaster

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September 21, 2021

The Canal & River Trust charity is encouraging Sefton residents to join in with new creative arts projects and walking and paddling activities this autumn along the beautiful Leeds & Liverpool Canal. An amazing new mural, created by local artist Stella Lang, from Bootle’s SAFE Regeneration centre, now adorns a waterside wall below the Strand…
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Salford regeneration scheme wins top national award

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Mark Lancaster

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September 20, 2021

A restoration scheme to revitalise one of Salford’s most historic sites has won a top national award Worsley Delph was the birthplace of the Bridgewater Canal in 1761 which was a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. Work to make the site more visitor friendly was carried out as part of a £5.5 million physical regeneration…
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First Ever Community Day this Sunday 19 September at the Southampton International Boat Show

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Mark Lancaster

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September 17, 2021

• Community Day offers discount tickets for SO14 to SO19 postcodes• Opportunities to get afloat• Treasure hunt for kids• Take part in the Great Southampton Boat Race Southampton International Boat Show is in full swing with an incredible week of sunshine and festivities with visitors taking to the water and enjoying the array of attractions…
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Open days at the Leicester Trader

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Mark Lancaster

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September 17, 2021

LEICESTER Trader, Newark’s very own museum of life on the river will hold its last open days of the season this weekend (Saturday and Sunday September 18-19). Visitors will be very welcome at the historic barge which is moored close to the Trent Bridge. It is open from 11am to 4.30pm, and it’s free! A…
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RESUMED BARGE TRAFFIC TO LEEDS FROM HULL IS VERY OPPORTUNE, SAYS CBOA

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Mark Lancaster

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September 17, 2021

The Commercial Boat Operators Association is delighted that barge traffic carrying marine dredged aggregates has re-started from Hull to Leeds. The 500 tonnes capacity barges are now regularly arriving at Knostrop Wharf, east Leeds. “This shows the value of using barges”, said CBOA Chairman David Lowe. He continued: “With all the news about HGV driver…
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Canal life – cut and dried

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Mark Lancaster

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September 16, 2021

By Deena Ingham CANALS were originally transport routes, around which an entire supply industry built up to meet the needs of the boats and boaters. The usage of canals is different today and those operating the supply industry have adapted too. One continuous cruiser who’s got working and living afloat cut and dried is Joanna…
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