Alice Mayne, Deputy Director of Navigation and Commercial Development at Environment Agency has issued another update to clarify their position on non-essential travel. It reads
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Tag: Covid-19
NBTA demands closure of overcrowded towpaths after lockdown easing
As the Government announced a partial easing of the Coronavirus lockdown, the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has written to Canal & River Trust (CRT)
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Worcester Festival of Water cancelled
The extension of the Covid 19 lockdown has led the Inland Waterways Association to regretfully cancel the IWA Festival of Water due to take place on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Worcester over the August Bank Holiday weekend this year.
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No balcony or garden? Nine ways to experience nature through your window
The RSPB has brought together nine ways to make the most of your window during the current lockdown while giving back to nature at the
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Call for Towpath Talk readers to share photos of canal life in isolation
We are experiencing unprecedented times on our waterways as we all strive to support the national effort to keep people safe. While the towpaths remain
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Letter calls for crisis support to save businesses
A joint letter calling for urgent support to prevent the collapse of waterways businesses due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been sent
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RYA provides coronavirus advice to members, clubs, class associations and training centres
Like every employer the RYA has had to take steps, in line with Government advice, to safeguard the health of staff and help to limit
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Hire boat firm slashes cancellation times
When being in the open air and away from other people and busy places takes on a new importance, it seems canal boats may be
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Covid-19: An update from the Canal & River Trust
Following their message from last week, the Canal & River Trust’s response to this unprecedented Covid-19 crisis continues to evolve. They said: “Our priority is
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NABO request extensions on expiring BSS certifications
The National Association of Boat Owners Council has recently contacted the Boat Safety Scheme in an effort to request extensions on expiring BSS certifications. They
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