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RCR breaks the mould

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December 26, 2023

RIVER Canal Rescue has won the Leading Innovation category at this year’s Breaking the Mould Awards, run by Keele University. […]
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Switching on to the silent revolution

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December 23, 2023

A NEW event is being launched in May for anyone interested in electric narrowboats. Electrika 2024 will take place on […]
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A frosty finale – but ending the year with a warm glow

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December 22, 2023

“FROSTBITE! – thankfully not,” said Tom Fulda, Shropshire Union Canal Society restoration project manager at Crickheath South on the Montgomery […]
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‘Rescue’ of fish from Brent Reservoir ahead of winter maintenance works

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December 21, 2023

When: 10 am to midday, Friday 22 December 2023 Where:Brent Reservoir, Welsh Harp Sailing Club entrance, Birchen Grove, London NW9 […]
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Tech advice: Keeping your boat safely afloat

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December 20, 2023

AS WE experience the wetter months, it’s important to give your boat a thorough safety check and familiarise yourself with […]
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Beat The January Blues at a new weekly ‘Chatty Cafe’ at Cheshire’s National Waterways Museum

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December 19, 2023

Beat the January blues by dropping in on the Canal & River Trust charity at their new weekly ‘Chatty Café’ […]
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Change of tune for Standedge visitor centre

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December 18, 2023

An ambitious music project at a former canal warehouse in an iconic location could soon be underway. Sally Clifford pays […]
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Call to action: just add water

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December 15, 2023

Jonathan Mosse’s monthly look at freight developments on the inland waterways. SO READS the strapline of the recently published one-page […]
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Voting opens to appoint members to Canal & River Trust’s Council

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December 15, 2023

The Canal & River Trust is urging people to make their voices heard, with voting opening today (13 December) to […]
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Canal & River Trust issues final fundraising push as Brent Reservoir’s waters recede

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December 14, 2023

The Canal & River Trust is asking the public for one last push to help crowdfund a once-in-a-generation opportunity to […]
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National Trailboat Festival to return after five-year break

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December 13, 2023

THE Inland Waterways Association has announced that next year’s IWA National Trailboat Festival is to be held at Moira on […]
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IWA and Towpath Talk Launch the ‘IWA/Towpath Talk Sustainable Boating Award’

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December 12, 2023

Have a read of this IWA announcement, below! IWA is pleased to announce the launch of an IWA/Towpath Talk Sustainable Boating […]
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Boat stripped out for hull inspection

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December 11, 2023

TRIPBOAT Birdswood, operated by the Friends of Cromford Canal, was recently lifted out for the biennial hull inspection by the […]
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Mersey on the work beat at Wigan

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December 8, 2023

VOLUNTEERS have been operating from the workboat Mersey clearing vegetation from the canal wash walls in Wigan, Greater Manchester, writes […]
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