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New CEO for the Inland Waterways Association

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January 4, 2023

Dave Pearce will join IWA as CEO from 3rd January 2023. Dave will be working 17 hours a week for the association, and his appointment effectively completes the work of Jonathan Smith as Interim CEO at IWA. Dave has worked in the charity world for over twenty years as a Chief Executive (older people, working…
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IWA award prize money used to fund Buckingham Canal Society mosaic

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December 31, 2022

IN OCTOBER 2022, around 50 people attended the unveiling of a kingfisher mosaic on the restored bridge over the Buckingham Canal at Cosgrove. The mosaic was created by local artist Melanie Watts and funded by the Christopher Power Prize money awarded by IWA to Athina Beckett in 2020. The Christopher Power Prize is awarded to…
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New year brings fresh ideas and opportunities

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December 30, 2022

FOR many of us, the new year will see us set ourselves a series of resolutions that we don’t always keep up. This year set yourself one that you will enjoy continuing with, if you find the right setting, right people and right times for yourself. Let IWA help you find these and help you…
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IWA petitions against HS2 bill

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October 24, 2022

THE HS2 (Crewe– Manchester) Bill received a second reading on June 20 and was referred to an HS2 Select Committee to hear petitions from those directly and specially affected. This bill for Phase 2b West affects the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal, the Trent & Mersey Canal, and the Ashton and Rochdale canals…
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IWA Launches Comprehensive Resource for Waterways Organisations Seeking Funding

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September 28, 2022

Taking advantage of its unique position as the only independent, national charity dedicated to supporting and regenerating all of Britain’s navigable rivers and canals, the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has produced a new report, Waterways for Today, which can be used by waterways organisations to highlight the value and importance of the waterways network. This is particularly relevant for anyone…
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Annual Balsam Bashing!

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September 16, 2022

NINETEEN volunteers recently turned up at Haslam Park, Preston, for what has become an annual event – the Balsam Bash. It was a record turnout with members of IWA Lancashire & Cumbria Branch, Lancaster Canal Trust and Friends of Haslam Park taking part. The Lancaster Canal borders the park and so far, not a lot…
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Campaigners win battle to protect boaters’ facilities

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September 15, 2022

THANKS to campaigning from IWA, Fox Boats and the Middle Level Commissioners, Fenland District Council has reversed its decision to remove the important boaters’ facilities block on March Riverside. When local IWA members first learned about the March Future High Street Fund, they were delighted that it recognised the potential of the waterway passing through…
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IWA annual meeting at Lichfield

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September 12, 2022

THE Inland Waterways Association’s 63rd Annual General meeting will be held on Saturday September 24 at 11.30am at The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LU. Following the AGM there will be an open session where the CEO and trustees will provide an update on campaigns and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. A…
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New mooring rings for Loughborough

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August 12, 2022

IWA Leicestershire Branch has supported Canal & River Trust to secure £885,000 funding from Charnwood Borough Council for new towpath upgrades and moorings with rings on the River Soar through Loughborough. The moorings will be just before the T-junction and bridge at Schwabisch Hall Way. There will be 16 mooring rings interspaced with fishing pegs.…
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Boater licence fees increase announcement- IWA respond..

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August 5, 2022

The Inland Waterways Association understands the extraordinary economic climate that is affecting Canal & River Trust and appreciates the reasoning of a second increase (of 4%) within one year. IWA welcomes the confirmation that the Trust will support boaters who may be struggling to pay their licence fees on a case-by-case basis. However, IWA regrets…
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Chester: raising the profile of its waterway past

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July 21, 2022

ALREADY a tourist hotspot with strong links to Roman and medieval times, Chester is increasingly viewing its inland waterways as an additional attraction to bring to the attention of those interested in waterway history. At a recent ceremony, the Lord Mayor of Chester Martyn Delaney unveiled a new public information board titled Northgate Locks and…
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Bridge painting on the Ashton Canal

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July 12, 2022

IWA Manchester Branch took advantage of good weather to paint the bridge at Lock 7 on the Ashton Canal. They hold work parties on the second Saturday of the month and are always keen to see new volunteers. #ashtoncanal #iwa #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats
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Civic trust recognises the IWA’s work

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July 11, 2022

AT ITS annual ‘Good Bad and Ugly’ awards hosted by Chester Civic Trust – an event with a little humour held to commemorate a year in tourism and promotion of the city – the Chester and Merseyside Branch of the IWA was honoured with a special award. This was in recognition of the role it…
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A busy spring for volunteers on the IWA’s Northampton Arm

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July 9, 2022

NORTHAMPTON Branch volunteers have been busy as usual this spring. They have made much progress in keeping the canal tidy and making it a better place, including building a bug hotel. They repaired potholes in the towpath and access track, made fencing repairs and with Canal & River Trust supervision and a chipper, they dealt…
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