Around 50 parliamentarians (MPs and peers) joined the Canal & River Trust at a reception at the Houses of Parliament on 28th June. The event,
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Live well on the water
A free event to help communities live well on the water takes place at Anderton Boat Lift this July. The Live Well on the Water
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The Monty’s hidden gem.
The Montgomery Canal is not known as a cruising hotspot, and for those who have discovered it, you get the feeling many would like to
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A new bard of the Avon
THE Avon’s sparkling new Poet Laureate admits she was lost for words when the Warwickshire river’s guardians offered her the role of her life. But
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Inside the July issue of Towpath Talk
Inside the July issue of Towpath Talk, publication of the review into future grant funding for the Canal & River Trust has been delayed until the autumn; and more than 23,000 people visited the 23rd Crick Boat Show, which took place at Crick Marina near Daventry in Northamptonshire across the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
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Friends climb back in the pedalo for canal fundraiser
PEDAL power has once again been driving two Warwickshire fundraisers who travelled ten miles along the Grand Union Canal – in a pedalo! Friends Alex
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Win a portable air cooler from
TOWPATH talk has teamed up with Transcool to offer readers the chance to win a portable cooling unit for your boat or home.
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Community boat launches new food offers
Electra, the all-electric community boat, has unveiled an expanded menu for its second season on the Grand Union Canal. As they cruise gently along the
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Repairs to historic canal set to begin in Hinckley
Works to repair a historic section of the Ashby Canal in Hinckley are set to get under way. The Canal & River Trust, the charity
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Haven Knox-Johnston Launch ‘Coast to Canal’ Video Series Featuring Dee Caffari
The Haven Knox-Johnston crew are pleased to announce the launch of ‘Coast to Canal’, a two-part video series featuring narrow boating YouTube legends, Fran and
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The Crick Boat Show – snapshot video by Phil Pickin
Lovely weather, great show! The Crick Boat Show – a snapshot through the lens of Phil Pickin.. #towpathtalk #crickboatshow2022
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Electra, the community boat on the Grand Union Canal, is seeking more volunteers.
Electra already has 52 volunteers, but new volunteers are needed as demand for cruises this year has doubled since the boat was launched last year.
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Countdown begins to 30th anniversary Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival
FINAL preparations are being made to welcome thousands of music-lovers to Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival’s big come-back event marking its 30th anniversary. The popular festival,
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MP praises volunteers’ canal restoration work
This week is National Volunteer Week so how appropriate it was for the Wey & Arun Canal Trust to receive a visit from Andrew Griffith,
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