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Canal charity awarded £574,000 from the national lottery heritage fund to prepare major project at Anderton boat lift and visitor centre

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December 21, 2022

The Canal & River Trust charity has been awarded a £574,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the development of a major repair and refurbishment project, with extensive community engagement plan, at Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire’s Cathedral of Canals, near Northwich. This funding, made possible by National Lottery players, will enable the…
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Audlem Santa Dash and Santa Cruise

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December 19, 2022

On Saturday 10th December, Overwater Marina played host to the Audlem Santa Dash, a charity fun run/walk, organised in conjunction with Audlem based Pau Run and Ride. The 5km event saw runners and walkers complete a course starting at Audlem canal wharf, making their way along the Shropshire Union towpath and around the Marina and back.…
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ENERGY BILLS SUPPORT SCHEME: AN UPDATE FOR CONCERNED BOATERS

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Mark Lancaster

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December 17, 2022

This in from the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) Over the past few months, there has been a lot of understandable confusion and anxiety within our community over the situation regarding boaters’ access to financial assistance during the UK’s ongoing fuel and cost-of-living crisis. We at the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) therefore think it…
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Enjoy your time on the towpaths safely this winter

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December 16, 2022

The waterways are beautiful places to spend time when it’s frosty and snowy – and look great on Instagram – but on wet and icy towpaths, or when distracted by a mobile phone, the risk of slipping, tripping or falling into the cold water can increase. Keeping safe Anne Gardner-Aston, director of health and safety…
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Inside the December issue

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Arianne Davey

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December 13, 2022

Regularly topping 100 pages, Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out.
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Braunston war memorial receives a welcome makeover

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December 13, 2022

IN THE two weeks before this year’s Remembrance Sunday, Braunston village’s war memorial received a welcome makeover – thanks again to generous sponsorship from Braunston Marina. Tim Coghlan, owner of the marina and co-author with Jenny Coy of the booklet Braunston’s Roll of Honour in World War 1, said: “We are proud to play our…
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First work boat on the Monty for decades

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December 10, 2022

SHROPSHIRE Union Canal volunteers saw the fruition of seven years of toil on arrival at the first work party in November. The Canal and River Trust had commissioned a dredger and barge which, after some very tight manoeuvres to get them on site, were eventually craned into the 600 metres of restored channel on the…
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Community art project extends along the West Midlands’ canals

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December 9, 2022

Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust has worked with partners along the Walsall and Coventry canals to add to its street art trail in the West Midlands. The project is part of a national street art trail that transforms spaces alongside canals in England and Wales with the help of local artists and…
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Exploring the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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Arianne Davey

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December 9, 2022

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal offers 127 miles of walking, boating, wildlife-watching and all-round relaxation. Leaving Liverpool, the canal passes through East Lancashire and then crosses Pennine countryside and picturesque villages on the edge of the Yorskhire Dales before reaching Leeds.
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Canal & River Trust begin work to protect West Midlands’ historic waterways this winter

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Mark Lancaster

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December 6, 2022

The Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, is starting a four-month programme of repairs as part of its ongoing work to protect and preserve West Midlands’ historic waterways. The winter schedule of works, which will continue until March, will see the Trust’s expert teams replace worn-out lock gates, repair historic bridges,…
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CRT Launch Campaign to Raise Funds To Restore Lancaster Wildlife Habitats

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Mark Lancaster

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December 3, 2022

The Canal & River Trust charity has launched a local appeal to improve a valuable wetland nature reserve next to the stunning 18th century Lune Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal that will support the recovery of frogs, toads, newts and other species that depend on water to feed, breed, drink and shelter. Constructed on land beside…
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The canals and canal sides of Nottingham

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Arianne Davey

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December 2, 2022

Canals were originally built as a way of transporting goods around the country, so it’s no surprise most built up areas have a canal somewhere. Here’s some of the hidden gems and areas along the Nottingham & Beeston Canal that you won’t want to miss.
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Canal & River Trust appoints new East Mids. regional director

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December 1, 2022

The Canal & River Trust has announced the appointment of a new director for its East Midlands region. The waterways and wellbeing charity, which cares for 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales, including 300 miles across the East Midlands, has confirmed the appointment of Linny Beaumont as regional director following a comprehensive recruitment…
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Photo competition! Money to be won…

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November 30, 2022

Wendover Canal Trust (WCT) has launched a photography competition to entice people to the Wendover Canal during the autumn and winter. The Trust is looking for pictures that capture the different scenes of the of the Wendover Canal whether it’s the wildlife, the landscapes or people using the canal and towpath. Said Clive Johnson, WCT Chairman:…
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