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Planning inquiry ‘misled’ over assessment into boaters’ needs, claims NBTA

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October 6, 2022

ELMBRIDGE Borough Council did not reveal that it had carried out a Boat Dweller Accommodation Needs Assessment almost six weeks before it reported to a planning inquiry on March 15, 2022 according to the National Bargee Travellers Association. NBTA claims that the council stated that its study had just begun in order to boost its…
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Remembering the ‘father of English canals’

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Mark Lancaster

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October 3, 2022

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, marked the 250th anniversary of the death of ‘the father of English canals’, engineer James Brindley. On that day, his last canal – the North Oxford – had reached just below Hillmorton Locks. Local canal heritage group, the Old Mortonians, planned for years to mark the occasion but, according to chairman Ian…
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WATERWAYS’ WINTER WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2022-23 ANNOUNCED

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September 30, 2022

The Canal & River Trust has announced its winter works programme 2022-23, providing details of the major repairs and canal improvements the charity will be carrying out between November and March. 48 waterways will benefit from 172 large-scale works to repair masonry and brickwork, fix leaks, update and install hydraulics and electrics at mechanised structures,…
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Thames Flotilla, September 24th 2022

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Janet Richardson

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September 29, 2022

Towpath Talk Editor, Janet Richardson reports: AS DUSK fell over the River Thames in central London on Saturday September 24, the Reflections flotilla of around 150 boats, motorised and manpowered – all decorated in thousands of white lights – started from Albert Bridge. I was a guest on Andrew and Frances Phasey’s narrowboat Doris Katia…
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IWA Launches Comprehensive Resource for Waterways Organisations Seeking Funding

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September 28, 2022

Taking advantage of its unique position as the only independent, national charity dedicated to supporting and regenerating all of Britain’s navigable rivers and canals, the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has produced a new report, Waterways for Today, which can be used by waterways organisations to highlight the value and importance of the waterways network. This is particularly relevant for anyone…
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Servicing reminder!

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September 27, 2022

River Canal Rescue is reminding boat owners to book a service so they’re cruising-ready for next year. RCR engineers are available up until mid-March, at set times, to undertake engine servicing and inspections, and prices start at £150. By ensuring everything is in working order now, the breakdown and assistance firm says it will reduce…
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Inside the October issue

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Arianne Davey

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September 22, 2022

Inside the October issue of Towpath Talk, the Leicester or East Midlands Ring is the subject of this month’s Cool Canals journey; and Phil Pickin reports from the rally hosted by the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Society at Bratch Locks to celebrate the canal’s 250th anniversary while Les Heath visited both the IWA Festival of…
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Lock gate project shortlisted for technical innovation award

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September 20, 2022

AN INNOVATIVE fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) lock gate project carried out by ECS Engineering Services has been shortlisted for Technical Innovation of the Year at The London Construction Awards. Installed at Sunbury Dry Dock on the River Thames for the Environment Agency, the lock gates are the first set constructed from moulded FRP in the UK.…
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Annual Balsam Bashing!

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September 16, 2022

NINETEEN volunteers recently turned up at Haslam Park, Preston, for what has become an annual event – the Balsam Bash. It was a record turnout with members of IWA Lancashire & Cumbria Branch, Lancaster Canal Trust and Friends of Haslam Park taking part. The Lancaster Canal borders the park and so far, not a lot…
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IWA annual meeting at Lichfield

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September 12, 2022

THE Inland Waterways Association’s 63rd Annual General meeting will be held on Saturday September 24 at 11.30am at The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LU. Following the AGM there will be an open session where the CEO and trustees will provide an update on campaigns and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. A…
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Canal & River Trust and Chester Zoo join forces

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September 10, 2022

Two leading charities, the Canal & River Trust and Chester Zoo, have joined forces to deliver a 15 month green biodiversity and wellbeing project to boost wildlife and work with local communities along the Shropshire Union Canal near the zoo and around Chester city centre. Dozens of local volunteers from Upton, Blacon and surrounding areas…
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Historic canal network playing a 21st century role to help alleviate water shortages

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September 5, 2022

The Canal & River Trust is highlighting the role that its nationwide 250-year-old canal network can play in providing a more resilient UK water supply, including proposals to transfer water for millions more people currently experiencing drought. Already the nation’s canals transfer over 300 million litres of water each day to supply millions of homes…
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Our Sue’s weekend at Mercia Marina!

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September 2, 2022

Here’s our Head of Advertising, Sue, enjoying a lovely weekend at Mercia Marina , Willington near Derby, in a lodge belonging to one of her relatives. We managed to persuade Sue to do a bit of filming – didn’t she do well! See the cafe, the surroundings, inside a lodge and meet Carl, who swapped…
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The Best Solution for Removal of Fuel Contamination

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September 1, 2022

Tankbusters can help you to make dirty diesel bug contamination a thing of the past! Your engine(s) will be more efficient, cleaner and more reliable. The probability of blocked injectors will be dramatically reduced, filters will need changing less regularly. Potential cost savings are very significant and wasted time on repairs is reduced too. Eliminate…
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