Towpath Talk

Toddbrook Reservoir: Second public consultation in June

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Sam Hewitt

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May 25, 2021

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

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Sam Hewitt

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May 25, 2021

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

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Sam Hewitt

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May 24, 2021

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

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Sam Hewitt

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May 24, 2021

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

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Sam Hewitt

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May 24, 2021

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

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Shannon Butcher

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March 27, 2020

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 open, use of them should now be strictly limited; no fishing is allowed until further notice; the public are being asked to avoid any stretches with boats moored alongside; and…
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NABO request extensions on expiring BSS certifications

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Shannon Butcher

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March 20, 2020

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 argue that, in the present circumstances, an extension of three months in the first instance on expiring BSS certifications would be justified. With many boaters having to self-isolate or commit…
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Book review: “A Delight for all Boaters”

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Shannon Butcher

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March 17, 2020

“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 Harris had been musical director of the annual festival at Saul, dubbed Folk On The Water. I was there with my boat in 2006 when 12,000 people attended and £50,000…
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