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VITAL CANAL REPAIRS begin in Loughborough

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March 8, 2025

THE Canal & River Trust has started work to repair a popular stretch of canal running through the heart of Loughborough in Leicestershire. As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s waterways the charity is rebuilding a section of canal wall and towpath running under Little Moor Lane. The project will involve rebuilding…
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HAPPY CONFIDENT KIDS partner with CRT for well-being workshop

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March 7, 2025

Happy Confident Kids, has partnered with the Canal & River Trust to create innovative programs that enhance children’s emotional health through canal-side and water-based activities As part of this initiative, Happy Confident Kids has announced the launch of FREE Well-Being Workshops, designed to provide families with engaging outdoor experiences that promote mindfulness and connection with nature. The workshops…
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VANDALISED BOAT: Update

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March 6, 2025

River Canal Rescue says the narrowboat that was broken into, vandalised and scuppered – blocking boats cruising the Hawkesbury junction area of the Coventry canal – was the worst case of wanton destruction its teams had ever seen. Fran Breeze proves an update… The distraught owner visited nb Rosie the week before it was vandalised,…
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RIVERSIDE ENHANCEMENTS: Lincolnshire

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March 5, 2025

Lucy Wood reports… SPALDING Reconnected, which began in 2022, is nearing completion this month. Coir roll sand floating islands have now been installed along the riverbank by High Bridge in the town, planted with plants including yellow flag iris and purple loosestrife to brighten up the area in spring and summer as well as provide…
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SHEFFIELD CANAL taken to hearts

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March 4, 2025

LOVE was in the air as Sheffield and Tinsley Canal welcomed visitors over Valentine’s weekend as part of a special open day. Tinsley Marina opened its gates on February 15 as part of a Canal & River Trust initiative to show different ways canals can be enjoyed. From arts and heritage to canoeing and walks,…
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SECRETS of the Caen Hill flight unlocked

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March 3, 2025

THE Canal & River Trust offered the public a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and descend into one of the drained lock chambers on the historic Caen Hill Lock Flight where important repairs are being carried out. The free-to-access event took place at Lock 40 on the Wiltshire flight on February 8 where…
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WATERWAYS PARLIAMENTARY GROUP gets new look

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March 1, 2025

THE group, which champions the revitalisation and restoration of the UK’s navigable (and previously navigable) waterways, hosted its inaugural meeting in Parliament in November. A new chair and officers were elected. Bill Esterson MP was appointed as its new chair, Wendy Morton MP as vice-chair, and Uma Kumaran and Lord German as co-chairs. Among the…
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RIVERBANK REPAIRS to reduce flood risk

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February 28, 2025

Lucy Wood reports… THE Environment Agency has given advance notice of work being undertaken to maintain areas of the riverbank at Louth Canal, in Lincolnshire, to mitigate flood risk. Advisory signs have been posted along the path of the canal adjacent to the Riverhead in the Georgian market town, the location of both commercial and…
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BRIDGEWATER BOATERS released from breach site

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February 27, 2025

BOATERS trapped by the Bridgewater Canal breach have been released from their moorings. Many liveaboard boaters and owners of leisure craft found their vessels marooned after the December 31 breach of the canal, which resulted in water draining out of 1.9 miles of the canal either side of the breach at Little Bollington, near Dunham…
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CANALS: at the heart of UK climate action

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February 26, 2025

A NEW report produced by the Canal & River Trust aims to show how vital the UK’s waterway network can be as the Government tries to tackle climate change. The 30-page Climate Adaptation Report spells out how important canals and waterways are and how they can be part of action against problems such as storms,…
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CRUISE MOOR: More join

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February 25, 2025

THERE are now six marinas which form the Cruise Moor partnership, allowing members discounts and other offers at bases across the Midlands and North West. The scheme was launched in December 2023 by five independent family-run marinas, allowing members a year’s mooring at any of the participating centres plus a discounted stay at one of…
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HANNAH’S HOPE hits £170K!

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February 24, 2025

CANCER battler Hannah Roberts has taken another major step towards buying a waterside lodge for other young people hit by the disease. Hannah, who was given 14 months to live in 2022, has already raised £170,000 towards a target of £203,000 to provide the lodge at Mercia Marina in Derbyshire. Hannah, 21, wants to create…
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BOAT SALES BUOYANT as buyers seek solace on the water

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February 22, 2025

ONE of the UK’s largest boat brokers says more boats are being sold and at a faster rate. As the cost of living soars, more and more people are looking at narrowboats as a viable alternative to a house – pushing demand for certain types of vessels. And buyers looking for a holiday boat are…
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ELEKTRIKA: Ticket reservation now live

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February 21, 2025

FOLLOWING the success of last year’s first-ever boat show dedicated to electric narrowboats, Electrika 2025 will again take place at Brinklow Waterside and Marina (near Rugby), on July 11/12. There will be 10 boats on show, plus many more visiting electric narrowboats dotted around the marina for the duration of the event. The goal is…
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