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Category: Features

Video: Canal & River Trust Chief Executive shares a message to boaters

December 1, 2021 Shannon Butcher Advertisement Feature, Features, Video

In a message to boaters Richard Parry talks about the past year and the challenges ahead…

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Towpath Talk Christmas Gift Guide 2021!

December 1, 2021 Shannon Butcher Advertisement Feature, Christmas Gift Guide, Features, Products & Reviews

We’ve made your life that bit simpler with this Christmas our exclusive Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic must-haves…

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River Avon Canalboat Rescue

That sinking feeling, don’t get it!

November 19, 2021 Janet Richardson Features, News

WE’RE all used to unpredictable weather patterns; one month it’s unseasonably warm, the next we experience rain more akin to tropical downpours and then we’re

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Plan new Toddbrook spillway chann

RESTORING TODDBROOK RESERVOIR – CANAL CHARITY SUBMITS PLANNING APPLICATION FOR MAJOR REPAIR

October 22, 2021 Janet Richardson Features, News

The restoration of Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge takes a major step forward this month with submission of a planning application for its permanent repair

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Lack of proper winter preparation by not ensuring antifreeze is effective can cause catastrophic damage, and in many cases may not be covered by insurance

Preparing your boat for winter

October 21, 2021 Janet Richardson Features, Technical

FOR many of us this year with all the covid restrictions, whether you use you craft for leisure or as a liveaboard, the coming of

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Today: A short water-filled stretch of the canal in Oakham comes to an abrupt end

Unexpected discovery – The Oakham to Melton Canal

October 20, 2021 Mark Lancaster Features

There’s nothing quite like a good stroll to walk off a hefty Sunday lunch. A ramble around the delightful market town of Oakham, Rutland with

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Rabbits Barry and Nicky share their space on board

Pets on the cut: Rabbit, rabbit, by Alison Wilkerson

October 17, 2021 Janet Richardson Features, Pets

WE PURCHASED our narrowboat, our first and current narrowboat over seven years ago via eBay, yes eBay, from a lovely couple (Julie and Steve) whom

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Claire Marcia Burgoyne loves her new life afloat

Characters of the Cut – Claire Marcia Burgoyne: Shanti Tea Boat

October 7, 2021 Web Editor Features

WHEN Claire Marcia Burgoyne of the Shanti Tea Boat returned from her travels in India and Thailand she had no idea which direction life was

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Between locks 57 and 58 on the Grand Union Canal at Berkhamstead

What to do if your boat runs aground

October 3, 2021 Mark Lancaster Features, Technical

RIVER Canal Rescue recently warned boaters about the risks of grounding after receiving a high number of call-outs. Over the last few months rescue co-ordinators

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Inside the October issue of Towpath Talk

September 23, 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Latest Issue

Inside the October issue of Towpath Talk, the Canal & River Trust is to start using body-worn cameras for its customer service employees whose role includes day-to-day interaction with those on the towpath.

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The Ruff's colourful interior

Canal life – cut and dried

September 16, 2021 Mark Lancaster Features

By Deena Ingham CANALS were originally transport routes, around which an entire supply industry built up to meet the needs of the boats and boaters.

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Bread & Water for Africa make an urgent call for donations to their Back to School appeal

September 1, 2021 Shannon Butcher Advertisement Feature, Features

Every child needs access to a daily meal and the chance of an education. Yet right now, in Africa, many children miss out on the one meal they could get each day.

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Inside the September issue of Towpath Talk

August 26, 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Latest Issue

Inside the September issue of Towpath Talk, boat owners who keep or use their vessels on Environment Agency (EA) waterways have until September 16 are to have their say on proposed changes to registration charges.

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Enjoying a drink in the sun next to narrowboat Solstice

Escaping the rent trap – Millie, Dale and Ralph!

August 15, 2021 Mark Lancaster Features

Emergency Services worker Dale and Teaching Assistant Millie (both 26) were fed up working hard to pay someone else’s mortgage – ‘stuck in the rent

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