Web Editor

A new bard of the Avon

by

Web Editor

–

June 24, 2022

THE Avon’s sparkling new Poet Laureate admits she was lost for words when the Warwickshire river’s guardians offered her the role of her life. But not for long. Somerset-based Alison Bergqvist, who’d hardly written before being mightily moved by boating on the beautiful river twixt Tewkesbury and Stratford-upon-Avon, says verses poured out for The little ANT…
Continue reading »
Friends climb back in the pedalo for canal fundraiser

by

Web Editor

–

June 23, 2022

PEDAL power has once again been driving two Warwickshire fundraisers who travelled ten miles along the Grand Union Canal – in a pedalo! Friends Alex Pearson from Stratford and Emma Brayne from Warwick navigated tunnels and locks as part of their intrepid challenge, in aid of local children’s charity Molly Ollys. The pair were joined…
Continue reading »
New date for Stroud Raft Race!

by

Web Editor

–

June 22, 2022

Join in the fun on Sunday 25th September There is a new date for one of Stroud’s best-loved events which will now be held on Sunday 25th September. The rafts will set sail along the town’s Thames & Severn Canal from Wallbridge to Capel’s Mill and back, with crews competing to see who takes the…
Continue reading »
NBTA to hold Protest Picnic in Hackney

by

Web Editor

–

June 21, 2022

THE National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has organised a Protest Picnic in Hackney, continuing its campaign against what it describes as a cull of the number of casual moorings across London. The picnic will be held on Sunday June 26 from 12 noon on Walthamstow Marshes, opposite the Anchor and Hope pub. Marcus Trower, NBTA…
Continue reading »
It’s Boating Wildlife Aware Week!

by

Web Editor

–

June 20, 2022

This week it’s Boating Wildlife Aware Week, 20 – 24 June, The Green Blue’s annual campaign for raising awareness of the importance of boating safely around wildlife and being respectful of their habitat. This is something we feel strongly about at Towpath Talk. View the campaign’s videos and read more information about the campaign week here. And detailed information…
Continue reading »
Community boat launches new food offers

by

Web Editor

–

June 18, 2022

Electra, the all-electric community boat, has unveiled an expanded menu for its second season on the Grand Union Canal. As they cruise gently along the canal, guests can now enjoy a ploughman’s lunch on a Wednesday half day cruise, or a Thursday evening curry cruise. Jubilee Cream Tea Cruises run on Thursdays and Fridays, although…
Continue reading »
Idle women and the 6th July, and more!

by

Web Editor

–

June 17, 2022

Idle Women, the art, environment and social justice collaboration, in partnership with the Canal & River Trust and UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Host City partners are delighted to announce Stadium for the Future (If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution), a new commission which is part of the arts and…
Continue reading »
Floating market goes to Coventry!

by

Web Editor

–

June 16, 2022

THE Roving Canal Traders Association is holding two floating markets over the weekend of July 2-3.One is in Coventry Canal Basin, St Nicholas Street, Coventry, CV1 4LY and the other on the Shropshire Union Canal, Nantwich Embankment, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8LB. There will be lots of trading boats with interesting crafts on sale showcasing different…
Continue reading »
Repairs to historic canal set to begin in Hinckley

by

Web Editor

–

June 15, 2022

Works to repair a historic section of the Ashby Canal in Hinckley are set to get under way. The Canal & River Trust, the charity that protects and preserves 2,000 miles of the nation’s waterways, has been developing plans for the repair of the canal bank near Nutts Lane after it was reported damaged earlier…
Continue reading »
Saving Salterhebble Lock Cottage

by

Web Editor

–

June 14, 2022

IWA’s West Riding Branch heritage champions have saved Salterhebble Lock Cottage, near Halifax on the Calder & Hebble, at the last minute from the auctioneer’s hammer. It was felt that in this case sale into private ownership was not the best future for the property as it is an integral part of the Salterhebble Basin…
Continue reading »
Haven Knox-Johnston Launch ‘Coast to Canal’ Video Series Featuring Dee Caffari

by

Web Editor

–

June 13, 2022

The Haven Knox-Johnston crew are pleased to announce the launch of ‘Coast to Canal’, a two-part video series featuring narrow boating YouTube legends, Fran and Rich from ‘Floating Our Boat’, and round-the-world yachtswoman Dee Caffari. The series is a feel-good, reality TV show created for the enjoyment of the whole boating community, from the coast…
Continue reading »
Work in progress at Whitehouse Wharf

by

Web Editor

–

June 11, 2022

PROGRESS is continuing on the construction of a new winding hole to enable boats to turn and enter the to-be-restored Dudley No 2 Canal from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. The 14-week project at Whitehouse Wharf is due for completion this month. The contractor for the project is Land & Water. Lapal Canal Trust will…
Continue reading »
Shaping the channel ready for lining ‘sandwich’

by

Web Editor

–

June 10, 2022

SHROPSHIRE Union Canal volunteers have continued the fortnightly restoration programme on the Montgomery Canal near Crickheath. Due to the amount of residual water collecting in the channel that is being restored, a recent task was to pump out the vast volumes of water to enable the shaping process to be continued. This task alone has…
Continue reading »
Electra, the community boat on the Grand Union Canal, is seeking more volunteers.

by

Web Editor

–

June 8, 2022

Electra already has 52 volunteers, but new volunteers are needed as demand for cruises this year has doubled since the boat was launched last year. Electra is the new, all electric, accessible community canal boat, run by a dedicated team of volunteers from the Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust. Volunteer Chair, Jane Wolfson, said…
Continue reading »

Web Editor

Latest Issue

Free Digital Issue

Search

Tags