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Bioblitz New Cut Trail and Paddington Meadows

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July 1, 2022

9th and 10th July 2022 and 27th August 2022 At last the annual Bioblitz can go ahead which is a snapshot of the variety of life found in the area. On the days of the events, wildlife experts and the members of the public will be able to work together to find out and record the biodiversity of the “patch”.…
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Westminster Reception marks ten years of charity caring for the nation’s waterways

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June 30, 2022

Around 50 parliamentarians (MPs and peers) joined the Canal & River Trust at a reception at the Houses of Parliament on 28th June. The event, ahead of the charity’s tenth anniversary, gave an update on the Trust’s work to protect and preserve 2,000 miles of historic waterways across England and Wales for the benefit of…
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Live well on the water

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June 29, 2022

A free event to help communities live well on the water takes place at Anderton Boat Lift this July. The Live Well on the Water event is from 11am to 4pm on Friday, 22 July 2022, and includes: outdoor activities art and craft sessions health checks COVID-19 vaccination clinic refreshments. Come along, have a brew…
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Wigan flight welcomes boat traffic

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Colin Wareing

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June 28, 2022

LOCKS on the Wigan flight were among those closed for maintenance and repair work during the winter stoppage season. One of the main jobs was to replace the tail gates on Lock 73 as the offside heel post had split. However manufacturing delays, mechanical problems on the work boat and further problems with the new…
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The Monty’s hidden gem.

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Phil Pickin

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June 27, 2022

The Montgomery Canal is not known as a cruising hotspot, and for those who have discovered it, you get the feeling many would like to keep it that way. But as was pointed out at the recent Montgomery Canal Forum, the canal could generate a significant income for the local community if more people did…
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RESERVOIR WORK AND DRY SPRING CAUSE WATER-SAVING CANAL CLOSURE

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June 24, 2022

The Canal & River Trust has taken the difficult decision to temporarily close locks, restricting navigation on the Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals from 24 June as a combination of essential reservoir repairs and a dry spring have caused water supplies in the North West to drop to historically low levels. The Peak Forest and…
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A new bard of the Avon

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June 24, 2022

THE Avon’s sparkling new Poet Laureate admits she was lost for words when the Warwickshire river’s guardians offered her the role of her life. But not for long. Somerset-based Alison Bergqvist, who’d hardly written before being mightily moved by boating on the beautiful river twixt Tewkesbury and Stratford-upon-Avon, says verses poured out for The little ANT…
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Friends climb back in the pedalo for canal fundraiser

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June 23, 2022

PEDAL power has once again been driving two Warwickshire fundraisers who travelled ten miles along the Grand Union Canal – in a pedalo! Friends Alex Pearson from Stratford and Emma Brayne from Warwick navigated tunnels and locks as part of their intrepid challenge, in aid of local children’s charity Molly Ollys. The pair were joined…
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New date for Stroud Raft Race!

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June 22, 2022

Join in the fun on Sunday 25th September There is a new date for one of Stroud’s best-loved events which will now be held on Sunday 25th September. The rafts will set sail along the town’s Thames & Severn Canal from Wallbridge to Capel’s Mill and back, with crews competing to see who takes the…
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NBTA to hold Protest Picnic in Hackney

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June 21, 2022

THE National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has organised a Protest Picnic in Hackney, continuing its campaign against what it describes as a cull of the number of casual moorings across London. The picnic will be held on Sunday June 26 from 12 noon on Walthamstow Marshes, opposite the Anchor and Hope pub. Marcus Trower, NBTA…
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It’s Boating Wildlife Aware Week!

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June 20, 2022

This week it’s Boating Wildlife Aware Week, 20 – 24 June, The Green Blue’s annual campaign for raising awareness of the importance of boating safely around wildlife and being respectful of their habitat. This is something we feel strongly about at Towpath Talk. View the campaign’s videos and read more information about the campaign week here. And detailed information…
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Win a portable air cooler from

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Arianne Davey

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June 20, 2022

TOWPATH talk has teamed up with Transcool to offer readers the chance to win a portable cooling unit for your boat or home.
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By Order of the Peaky Blinders

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Janet Richardson

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June 18, 2022

Visitors to Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Can Take Shelby Selfie in Original Classic Cars from Cult Show Fans of the cult television show, Peaky Blinders can follow in the footsteps of Birmingham-gang leader, Tommy Shelby at this year’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Two of the original classic 1938 Renault Primaquatre cars will be on display…
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Community boat launches new food offers

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June 18, 2022

Electra, the all-electric community boat, has unveiled an expanded menu for its second season on the Grand Union Canal. As they cruise gently along the canal, guests can now enjoy a ploughman’s lunch on a Wednesday half day cruise, or a Thursday evening curry cruise. Jubilee Cream Tea Cruises run on Thursdays and Fridays, although…
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