An urgent call has gone out from the Loch Katrine Steamship Trust for enthusiasts, businesses and public bodies to rally round to help raise £500,000 before the end of 2021 to ensure the 1899-built, fresh water steamer, can sail again in 2022.
The Canal & River Trust has worked with boaters and anglers to update and relaunch the Waterway Code to help all those who share the water understand and be considerate of each other’s needs. Many people discovered the joys of the waterways during lockdown and this summer, with overseas travel still largely restricted, private leisure…
Inside the July issue of Towpath Talk, patron of the Canal & River Trust, HRH the Prince of Wales, had a trip on the Coventry Canal as part of a visit showcasing preparations for the UK City of Culture celebrations.
Over the last few months, rescue coordinators have been giving on the phone assistance to at least one person a day, and while many callers are then able to move their boats, around 40% require support from a rescue team.
The Canal & River Trust, has been awarded England’s first ever international Blue Flag award for the Royal Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock marinas in Liverpool.
Dr Andrew Hardie, Chair of the Lapal Canal Trust, signs a £300,000 contract with Kevin Kirkland, Construction Director of Land & Water, to build the first Selly Oak section of the Dudley No2 Canal.
Seal spotters are being sought at the Tees Barrage by waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust as part of an ecology survey looking at the impact of the seals of fish stocks in the River Tees.
Cotswold Boatmobility is busy coming out of mothballs to offer more disabled people the opportunity to try for themselves the wellbeing benefits of being near water.
As temperatures rise, Canal & River Trust is working with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to help reinforce the importance of staying safe by water this summer.
Volunteers from waterways charity Canal & River Trust are helping to keep Bath beautiful for local people and its thousands of visitors by tackling graffiti cropping up along the Kennet & Avon Canal.
