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Pets on the Cut: Nicky and Blaze

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March 21, 2022

NICKY and her faithful dog Blaze are regulars often seen walking along the Kennet & Avon towpath near Caen Hill Marina. Once, a few months ago when the rain was bucketing down, I happened to look out of a boat I was working aboard and saw the two of them merrily strolling along the towpath.…
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FREIGHT BARGES TO RESUME SERVICE ON AIRE & CALDER NAVIGATION

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March 19, 2022

Canal & River Trust is giving freight traffic the green light to recommence passage on the Aire & Calder Navigation as the charity’s investigations into fish deaths nears completion. The announcement follows a temporary eight-week suspension to allow the Trust’s environmental team to carry out detailed investigations into the cause of fish deaths on the…
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TV show seeks sheds with star quality

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Shannon Butcher

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March 8, 2022

Is your shed filled with vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia ripe for rescuing? If it is, the producers of popular TV show Shed & Buried would like to hear from you, because they are currently filming a new series, due out later this year.
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Local people invited to explore the depths of 20ft River Trent lock at family open days

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Janet Richardson

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February 19, 2022

Waterways and wellbeing charity, the Canal & River Trust, is inviting members of the public to climb down into a drained section of the River Trent as part of a behind the scenes tour of works to replace giant lock gates. The Trust is inviting local people to venture down to the bottom of Newark…
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Studybed: It’s a study, a bed and a great saver of space!

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Mark Lancaster

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February 4, 2022

We all know space is at a premium on your boat. Studybed is a great product that allows you to have a fabulous study area which converts in to a bed, in just three seconds, without any hassle! They captivated George Clarke, the small spaces / home improvement guru (see video below) and we think…
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10 years, 6723 miles and 3406 locks later…

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Janet Richardson

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January 22, 2022

YOU have published articles in the past regarding my ambition to complete the canal network and I thought I’d bring you up to speed with my progress, writes Jon Reynolds After a very frustrating summer regarding stoppages I finally managed to get onto the Pocklington Canal to fulfil my ambition.
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National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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Janet Richardson

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January 18, 2022

Nicola Lisle continues her series on waterways museums with a visit to Gloucester’s magnificent docklands museum. EVEN before you enter the Gloucester Waterways Museum you are in canal heaven as you wander around the Victorian docks and absorb the atmosphere and sense of history. The museum is housed in the Grade II listed Llanthony Warehouse…
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Towpath Technical Tips: Getting ready for 2022!

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Janet Richardson

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January 6, 2022

Sound advice from Ben Sutcliffe-Davies FIRSTLY happy new year to all our readers, I really can’t believe another year has gone.From my last article about winter preparation we certainly have had a variety of bad weather and before we turn the corner to spring I’m sure we will still have some more snow and gales.…
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Your Top 10 places to spot wildlife

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Janet Richardson

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December 21, 2021

One of the things that makes Britain’s canals and rivers so special, is the wildlife that lives in and beside them. Canal boat holiday-makers can spot anything from ducks, moorhens and dragonflies, to kingfishers, otters and water voles. Even in the heart of our towns and cities, boaters can get close to nature on a…
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Try a fresh perspective with Le Boat in 2022

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Janet Richardson

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December 16, 2021

AS THE benefits of the vaccine programmes at home and abroad start to take effect, we can look ahead to better times, plan that next big getaway, and reconnect with loved ones and the great outdoors. Le Boat has seen a huge demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape the crowds and to make the most…
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Live the dream at Fradley Marina

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Janet Richardson

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December 13, 2021

PICTURE perfect moorings in a tranquil countryside setting are a great way to describe Fradley Marina. Newly opened on the Trent & Mersey Canal between the historic villages of Alrewas and Fradley and just a stone’s throw from Fradley Junction, this new 60-berth marina has an unusual design and a fantastic location. With all the…
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Video: Canal & River Trust Chief Executive shares a message to boaters

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Shannon Butcher

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December 1, 2021

In a message to boaters Richard Parry talks about the past year and the challenges ahead…
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That sinking feeling, don’t get it!

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Janet Richardson

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November 19, 2021

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 faced with a bitter cold-snap. While we cannot control the elements, we can control how our boats cope in extreme scenarios. In October last year, there were severe downpours and…
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Book review! A treat for nature lovers the world over

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Janet Richardson

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November 17, 2021

THE introductory line on the back dust cover of this unique book says: ‘The first field guide to all of the world’s major land habitats’. This bold statement is certainly a truism and, if anything, perhaps a little understated. Nature lovers are in for a treat if they’re looking for an easy to interpret, all…
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