Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust welcomed its patron, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, to the Coventry Canal as part of a visit showcasing how Coventry is coming together for the UK City of Culture celebrations.
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Brutal – just minutes from the Rochdale Canal
Brutal, the latest exhibition from The Saul Hay Gallery, which showcases regional, contemporary artists and is just minutes from Lock 92 on the Rochdale Canal, takes a new eye to the oft-maligned architectural style of Brutalism.
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Toddbrook Reservoir: Second public consultation in June
Whaley Bridge residents are invited to find out more about the Canal & River Trust’s plans for the permanent repair of Toddbrook Reservoir at a second public consultation, to be held in June.
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River Canal Rescue win Water Pollution Award for Bilgeaway filter
River Canal Rescue has won the British Safety Industry Federation’s Water Pollution Award for its Bilgeaway filter.
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National Invasive Species Week: Canal charity launch new campaign
The Canal & River Trust are appealing to stop the spread of harmful waterway plants and animals as part of National Invasive Species Week (May 24-30).
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Canal & River Trust publishes updated licence T&Cs
The Canal & River Trust is today publishing its updated Private Boat Licence Terms & Conditions alongside a report detailing the results of the recent 12-week consultation.
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Towpath to be upgraded on the Trent & Mersey Canal
The Canal & River Trust, working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and the National Trust, is to improve the towpath along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
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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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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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Book review: “A Delight for all Boaters”
“WHAT a wonderful surprise I had when starting to read We Don’t Go Far But We Do See Life,” said reviewer, Les Heath. “Author Keith
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