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That ‘last mile’: Jonathan Mosse continues his look at freight developments on the inland waterways!

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July 22, 2022

LAST month we looked at the big picture and how waterways freight might establish itself as part of a true multimodal carrying strategy in the UK, examining how some of its perceived weaknesses could, in reality, constitute its strengths. When built, canals flowed past industry’s back door enabling boats to pick up finished goods and…
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Chester: raising the profile of its waterway past

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July 21, 2022

ALREADY a tourist hotspot with strong links to Roman and medieval times, Chester is increasingly viewing its inland waterways as an additional attraction to bring to the attention of those interested in waterway history. At a recent ceremony, the Lord Mayor of Chester Martyn Delaney unveiled a new public information board titled Northgate Locks and…
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Things to Do! Summer holiday family fun at Chichester Canal

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July 20, 2022

Chichester Canal is home this summer to a family of swans with a record-breaking 9 cygnets. As well as family-friendly wildlife, the canal is home to many bugs, butterflies and bees, and this summer the canal volunteers are encouraging families to find out more. The Chichester Ship Canal Trust, the volunteer-led, self-funded charity behind the…
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CANAL & RIVER TRUST PROVIDES UPDATE ON NORTHERN WATER LEVELS – and it’s closures..

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July 18, 2022

As the country faces prolonged hot weather, the Canal & River Trust is taking action to manage the very low water levels in the north of England. Following the temporary closure of locks on the Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals from 24 June, and reduced operating times on several other waterways, the Canal & River…
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LOCK KEEPER OF THE YEAR AWARD!

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July 16, 2022

LOCAL WIGAN VOLUNTEER WINS PRESTIGIOUS ACCOLADE Wigan-based volunteer, Peter Baxter, has won a prestigious national award for his volunteering with the Canal & River Trust on the Leeds & Liverpool in Greater Manchester. The British Marine Lock Keeper of the Year Award was presented to Peter at Wigan Top Lock. In receiving the accolade, Peter was…
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CANAL CHARITY PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR BOATERS AS TEMPERATURES SOAR

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July 15, 2022

Following the UK Health Security Agency issuing alerts across most of the country as temperatures rise this week, the Canal & River Trust is asking boaters to stay safe and alerting them to some of the problems extreme heat causes for the 250-year-old waterways. The hot, dry summers have a significant impact on the charity’s…
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Little Venice named as ‘Marvel of the Modern Waterways’

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July 14, 2022

It’s a picturesque corner of West London immortalised countless times on the silver screen – from 60s Swinging London flick Georgy Girl and 80s heist caper A Fish Called Wanda to being the scene of high bear drama in Paddington 2. And now Little Venice has been named one of the Marvels of the Modern…
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100th Anniversary of the Bradford Canal Closure

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July 13, 2022

On the 15th July, 2022, it will be exactly 100 years since the last commercial boat descended the Bradford Canal to Shipley. The canal had a chequered early history, from being central to the development of the town in the late-18th Century, to being blamed for a cholera epidemic in the 1850s. This resulted in…
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Bridge painting on the Ashton Canal

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July 12, 2022

IWA Manchester Branch took advantage of good weather to paint the bridge at Lock 7 on the Ashton Canal. They hold work parties on the second Saturday of the month and are always keen to see new volunteers. #ashtoncanal #iwa #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats
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Civic trust recognises the IWA’s work

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July 11, 2022

AT ITS annual ‘Good Bad and Ugly’ awards hosted by Chester Civic Trust – an event with a little humour held to commemorate a year in tourism and promotion of the city – the Chester and Merseyside Branch of the IWA was honoured with a special award. This was in recognition of the role it…
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A busy spring for volunteers on the IWA’s Northampton Arm

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July 9, 2022

NORTHAMPTON Branch volunteers have been busy as usual this spring. They have made much progress in keeping the canal tidy and making it a better place, including building a bug hotel. They repaired potholes in the towpath and access track, made fencing repairs and with Canal & River Trust supervision and a chipper, they dealt…
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Canal tree dedicated to Gurkha charity supporter

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July 8, 2022

LICHFIELD & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust attended a very special dedication of a memorial tree. A 2.5m rowan stands tall on the route of the Lichfield Canal near the footpath linking Longbridge Road to Tamworth Road in Staffordshire and is dedicated to Margaret Cross by her family. She died of motor neurone disease in 2020.…
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50 trollies in local waterway – no longer!

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July 7, 2022

Tim Rane has retrieved his 50th trolley from his local waterway. Sally Clifford investigates his own version of supermarket sweep – and it’s not just trollies! CONSIDERATION for his local waterway led Tim Rane to become a scrap saviour. Tim’s dog walking route along the River Foss, close to his home in the historic city…
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Weekend game changer!

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July 5, 2022

SHROPSHIRE Union Canal Volunteers have continued the fortnightly programme of restoration on the Montgomery Canal near Crickheath. Terrific progress was made over three days as another 40m of waterproof lining was put down and covered with building blocks. There is now 140m completed, leaving a further 190m to finish by Christmas in order that this…
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