David Smith intends to run 92 miles in under 24 hours to raise money for the Chesterfield Canal Trust. The canal runs for 46 miles
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Environment Agency issue update to guidelines for waterway users
The Environment Agency has issued an update to their guidelines for waterway users amidst eased restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Keep
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Boat trips on the Wey & Arun Canal are back for the summer
The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is pleased to report its boat trips are back on for the summer. Volunteers will be welcoming passengers back
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Trinity Marina takes its place within the Castle Marinas family
Castle Marinas is excited to announce a new member of the family. Trinity Marina on the beautiful Ashby canal in Hinckley Leicestershire is the latest
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Inside the August issue of Towpath Talk
In the August issue of Towpath Talk, the Canal & River Trust has been taking steps to maintain water levels following one of the driest
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Canal & River Trust awards grants to waterway charities after appeal
Thanks to donations from hundreds of people to the Canal & River Trust’s appeal to support small waterway-based charities, the Trust has been able to
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HMRC launches red diesel consultation
HMRC is seeking information about the proposed changes to the rules surrounding the uses of red diesel. At this year’s Spring Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak
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Restoring Toddbrook Reservoir: Popular reservoir paths temporarily reopen to the public
The restoration of Toddbrook Reservoir, near Whaley Bridge, reaches an interim milestone this summer with the end of the temporary repair project to make safe
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Take part in Canal & River Trust’s monthly boater survey
Now that boats are cruising again with the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, the Canal & River Trust is asking boaters to take part in
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IWA announces new chief executive
Sarah O’Grady has recently taken on the role of IWA’s chief executive as Neil Edwards, in the role for over twenty years, has retired as
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Waterways Artist Features on TV
Glass Artist Kathryn Webley is one of the artists competing in the BBC programme Home is Where the Art Is, the episode featuring Kathryn is Season 2.
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Act quickly if you want to enjoy a holiday in the slow lane this summer
With the school holidays about to get underway, the Canal & River Trust, the charity that looks after 2,000 miles of waterways across England &
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Apollo 11: The Mission to the Moon
This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11.
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Waterway activities booming as people seek socially distanced fun
With lockdown lifting across the country, people have been searching for ways to get outside and enjoy the Great British Summer. And it seems that the nation’s waterways are the answer.
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