Lucy Wood

WATERWAYS: Accessible for everyone

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January 29, 2025

Lucy Wood reports… THE Accessible Waterways Association (AWA) has been reflecting on 2024, its first full year as an official association. Its founders, Tim and Tracey Clarke, said: “It has been a very busy year indeed, and included participation in the Boatlife exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC in February, the Crick Boat Show in May, the…
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BOATING CHILDREN: Education access issues

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October 17, 2024

Lucy Wood reports… Calls are being made for the creation of a charter to protect the right of the children of constant cruisers to a reasonable journey time to school. It comes as a mass survey of water users revealed that hundreds of boaters are missing out on access to vital services such as healthcare…
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MBE for canal craftsman

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September 9, 2024

Lucy Wood reports… FOR more than 30 years, Phil Speight has perfected his skills as a traditional canal craftsman – and now, having been made an MBE by King Charles in this year’s Birthday Honours, he hopes the honour will help increase awareness of heritage crafts. The recognition, he said, is a lovely acknowledgement’ of…
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