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Women’s theatre company celebrates 5 years

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Shannon Butcher

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January 28, 2021

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

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Shannon Butcher

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January 27, 2021

The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for 100 miles of waterways across London, is providing an update on the latest progress of its London Mooring Strategy which, over a number of years, aims to improve the number of moorings and facilities available to boaters whilst fairly balancing the needs of everyone who…
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Bill Bailey joins charity’s call to get active to tackle waterways plastic pollution

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Shannon Butcher

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January 15, 2021

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

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Shannon Butcher

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January 8, 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

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Shannon Butcher

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January 6, 2021

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

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Shannon Butcher

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December 23, 2020

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

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Shannon Butcher

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December 23, 2020

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

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Shannon Butcher

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December 23, 2020

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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Brexit: Where things stand for recreational boaters

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Shannon Butcher

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December 22, 2020

As we enter the final days of December 2020, the UK Government and EU officials have failed to reach agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal with only days to go before the UK leaves the European Union on the 31st December.
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Santa Visits Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings

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Shannon Butcher

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December 17, 2020

Santa Clause paid a visit to Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings on a cold December Saturday, he parked his sleigh on top of their trip boat, taking a cruise along the Leeds Liverpool Canal taking in the iconic mills of Saltaire.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Living on the Waterways

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Janet Richardson

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December 15, 2020

Let’s ignore the old adage for a minute because the cover of this book gives a very strong clue to its ethos.
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Canal & River Trust secures funding to create waterway roles for young people

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Shannon Butcher

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December 11, 2020

Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust has secured government support to create dozens of opportunities in heritage repair and construction, and waterways management, for young people, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Historic Whaley Bridge Canal Warehouse re-launched as a community craft skills centre

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Shannon Butcher

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December 7, 2020

A historic Grade II* listed canal warehouse at the head of the Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge has been re-launched as a traditional craft skills centre, run by a new community interest company.
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How to enjoy the Winter Wonderland on your doorstep safety this year

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Shannon Butcher

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December 4, 2020

Waterways and wellbeing charity, Canal & River Trust, is calling on people to enjoy being by water safely this winter and has published ten seasonal tips on how to take extra care on the towpaths.
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