We are experiencing unprecedented times on our waterways as we all strive to support the national effort to keep people safe. While the towpaths remain
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Author: Shannon Butcher
Shannon Butcher is an editorial contributor who has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When she’s creating content she can be found visiting many of the UK's beautiful countryside locations with her dog, Pilot.
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What’s inside Towpath Talk’s April issue?
In the April issue of Towpath Talk, we’re keeping up with Covid-19 updates*, continued clean-ups, completed projects and much more. So, sit back, relax and enjoy
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Canal & River Trust: Latest guidance for boaters following PM’s response
Following the announcement from the Prime Minister (8.30pm, 23 March 2020) regarding the UK’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the Canal and River Trust are
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Letter calls for crisis support to save businesses
A joint letter calling for urgent support to prevent the collapse of waterways businesses due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been sent
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UPDATE: RCR raised capsized narrowboat on River Soar
River Canal Rescue raised the capsized narrowboat at Barrow, on the River Soar, on Wednesday 25 March. Torrential rain and surging water caused the boat
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RYA provides coronavirus advice to members, clubs, class associations and training centres
Like every employer the RYA has had to take steps, in line with Government advice, to safeguard the health of staff and help to limit
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Hire boat firm slashes cancellation times
When being in the open air and away from other people and busy places takes on a new importance, it seems canal boats may be
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NABO request extensions on expiring BSS certifications
The National Association of Boat Owners Council has recently contacted the Boat Safety Scheme in an effort to request extensions on expiring BSS certifications. They
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Canal & River Trust: “Our response to coronavirus”
The Canal & River Trust have released a response in regards to the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK. In these unprecedented times, our priority is
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Book review: “A Delight for all Boaters”
“WHAT a wonderful surprise I had when starting to read We Don’t Go Far But We Do See Life,” said reviewer, Les Heath. “Author Keith
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Crick Boat Show 2020 to be re-scheduled
With Crick Boat Show due to take place over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend (23-25 May), organisers have been closely monitoring the evolving public
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Budget 2020: Chancellor announces consultation to remove red diesel entitlement
IN today’s Spring Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has shared plans to review the current use of red diesel.
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RNLI lifesavers captured on glass
ARMED with his vintage camera and mobile darkroom – a converted ambulance purchased from eBay – photographer Jack Lowe recently visited Northern Ireland for the
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Rochdale Canal gets £180,000 winter makeover
THE Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, has carried out more than £180,000 worth of repairs and upgrades to the Rochdale
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