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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 not creating content she can be found visiting many of the UK's beautiful countryside locations with her dog, Pilot.
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New Chief Executive Joins the Inland Waterways Association
The Inland Waterways Association, the charity that campaigns to protect and restore the country’s 6,500 miles of navigable rivers and canals, has announced the appointment of Phil Hornsey as the new Chief Executive. He joins IWA on Monday 8th February.
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Inside the February issue of Towpath Talk
Inside the February issue of Towpath Talk, the Canal & River Trust has updated its guidance after the latest national lockdown came into effect on January 5 and plans have been submitted for the first phase of a multi-million-pound canal village on the site of the former Hawkesbury Golf Course.
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Charity begins reed clearance to improve habitats on the Grantham Canal
Waterways and wellbeing charity, the Canal & River Trust, has started a project to clear reeds on the Grantham Canal, improving water flow and enhancing habitats for watery wildlife.
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The boat with no name has a name
The boat, to be based at Milton Keynes’ Campbell Wharf, will be called ‘Electra’.
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Improvements continue at Titford Pools
The Canal & River Trust are working in partnership with the European Regional Development Fund, Highways England and Sandwell Council, has started the next phase of work to improve the water quality that will benefit the environment and wildlife at Titford Pools in Oldbury.
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Women’s theatre company celebrates 5 years
Alarum Productions is a theatre company which tours by canal boat, telling the stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things and they are about to celebrate their 5th anniversary!
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Canal Charity improving London’s waterways for boater’s
The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for 100 miles of waterways across London, is providing an update on the latest progress of
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Bill Bailey joins charity’s call to get active to tackle waterways plastic pollution
Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust and Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey are calling on people across England & Wales to boost their health and happiness and make a difference in their local communities at the start of 2021 by joining the fight against plastic pollution.
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Environment Agency update for waterway users 2021
Following the government announcement on 4 January 2021 of a national lockdown for England, this is our updated guidance for boating customers.
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Inside the January issue of Towpath Talk
In the January issue of Towpath Talk, projects aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change on the waterways will receive £2 million in funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery…
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Canal charity gives Wrenbury Lift Bridge important £150,000 upgrade
The Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, has upgraded a vital historic canal lift bridge in the village of Wrenbury, near Nantwich in Cheshire, to give it modern safety controls.
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Making a clean sweep for hospice funds
To celebrate his 80th birthday, Peter Killan – team leader with Uppermill Community Action (UCAN) – decided to clear leaves to raise money for a local good cause.
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Boston Barrier flood gate fully operational
The Boston Barrier gate is now fully ready and working to give an enhanced level of flood protection to over 13,000 homes and businesses in the town.
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