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CANAL RESTORATION: Underway in Staveley

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July 19, 2024

THE Chesterfield Canal Trust celebrated the start of its latest phase of restoration with a groundbreaking ceremony at Staveley. Lee Rowley MP, Toby Perkins MP and Coun Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council and vice-chairman of the Staveley Town Deal Board, were joined by Tony Mitchell, a director of O’Brien Construction Ltd and Peter…
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COSTLY! Bridge repairs prompts ‘slow down’ plea

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July 18, 2024

MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down and take more care when crossing historic hump-back bridges that span the canal network. The call comes as the Canal & River Trust completes a £100,000 project to repair the latest damage to the parapet of Barrow Bridge in Derbyshire when brickwork was knocked into the Trent &…
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ROWED HOME: Swedish lifeboat after 155 years

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July 17, 2024

A 19th CENTURY lifeboat has been rowed across the Thames to Limehouse Basin in London, site of the yard where she was built. There, a commemorative plaque was unveiled to mark the visit and the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. Unveiling the plaque, Canal & River Trust chairman David Orr said: “The return of Lifbåt 416, built…
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Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina launches new residential moorings

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July 16, 2024

AQUAVISTA has just announced its latest marina to be awarded full residential status. Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina on the junction of the Oxford and Grand Union Canals in Warwickshire now have brand-new residential moorings for sale for both wide beams and narrowboats. Aquavista’s residential mooring package includes a registered UK postal address and post box, a 2000L Keter…
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July 2024

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June 27, 2024

Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out.
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From marina to mountain

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June 20, 2024

BOATER James Kinsey is embarking on an incredible challenge this October by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise vital funds and awareness for the charity Meningitis Now. His 18-month-old son, Ralph, battled meningitis at just 12 weeks of age but it won’t be known if there have been any lasting effects until he is older. Colleagues…
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RCR posts ‘how to…’ videos

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June 16, 2024

With longer and lighter days prompting more boaters to cruise the inland waterways, River Canal Rescue is posting ‘how to’ videos on YouTube, sharing practical tips on how to keep engines and components running smoothly. The first video covers stern glands, discussing adjustment and packing replacement (the latter when no alignment is needed). Fronted…
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Volunteers’ Week spotlight on Wilts & Berks Canal

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June 10, 2024

A WILTSHIRE volunteer is supporting a national campaign that encourages people to get more involved in their communities. Howard Wilson, from Semington, is a member of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust which aims to restore the former waterway through the local countryside. He joined the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the charity seven years ago…
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Busy season for Grantham volunteers

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June 5, 2024

GRANTHAM Canal Society work parties are well into their busy season and have been making good progress on maintenance and restoration projects. Volunteers have attended chainsaw training to allow them to clear self-set trees along the canal bank, Lock 16 has had a fresh lick of paint and work on Lock 13 is well underway.…
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Nominations closing for the Sustainable Boating Awards

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June 3, 2024

By Phil Pickin IT WAS back in February that the editorial team at Towpath Talk, in partnership with the IWA’s Sustainable Boating Group (SBG), announced the Sustainable Boating Awards. This new award scheme aims to recognise the pioneers of sustainable boating by awarding two prizes for commercial and non-commercial innovations. The SBG, which was established…
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Boost to Grand Western Canal visitor experience

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May 28, 2024

VISITORS to the Grand Western Canal Country Park can now benefit from a range of new facilities to help them make the most of a trip to this charming waterway in mid-Devon. The canal visitor centre now features two new video display screens, each playing a choice of several short film clips, including some spectacular…
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Waverley will fly pennant with pride

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May 24, 2024

By Hugh Dougherty THE world’s only seagoing paddle steamer will fly a special pennant with pride this season, as Paddle Steamer Waverley has been awarded the prestigious status of National Flagship of the Year by National Historic Ships UK. The body says that the award recognises the breadth and geographic coverage of the iconic paddler’s…
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June 2024

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Alex Bestwick

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May 23, 2024

Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out. If you like the look of the June edition, we’re certain you’ll enjoy reading every issue, so why not take a look at our latest subscription offers? Remember Towpath Talk is a FREE publication, so you’ll only be paying…
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Black Sluice Lock marks 15 years in service

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May 22, 2024

THE Black Sluice Lock in Lincolnshire has now been in service for 15 years since its official opening on Friday, March 20, 2009. Following the demolition of the old lock and the fixed sluice, a new lock was constructed on the River Witham tideway at the south end of the Black Sluice complex, marking the…
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