TPT January 2024

£1.2m scheme gives easier access to all

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January 6, 2024

A HALF-mile stretch of towpath and canal bank along the historic Kennet & Avon Canal at Aldermaston Wharf has been upgraded by the Canal & River Trust charity, making it easier for boats to moor and improving access for walkers, cyclists and those with wheelchairs or buggies. The £1.2 million project was funded by the…
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Wendover to Halton upgrade now open

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January 5, 2024

THE Wendover Canal Trust (WCT) has announced that work on the upgrade of the 1.7 mile (2.7km) canal towpath between Wendover and Halton is now complete. This high-specification upgrade was supervised by the Canal & River Trust and the work was carried out by its contractors Kier plc and The Rothen Group. The result is…
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Building society chairman joins canal work party

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January 3, 2024

VOLUNTEERS from Leeds Building Society swapped suits for PPE and laptops for saws and spades when they turned out in force to spend a day along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The group of 16, including the society’s chairman Iain Cornish, were accompanied by colleagues from Canal & River Trust who also shared their skills…
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Repairs complete at historic Ashby Canal bridge

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January 2, 2024

RESTORATION works have been completed on a historic canal bridge as part of an ongoing effort to protect and preserve the heritage of the Ashby Canal. The project, carried out by the Canal & River Trust at Wellsborough Bridge near Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, has seen extensive repairs made to historic brickwork, improving the look…
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Wilts & Berks volunteers earn top trust award

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December 30, 2023

A PRESTIGIOUS award has been presented to a team of dedicated volunteers after they contributed almost 9800 hours towards the restoration of a former waterway. The Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has received the charity’s annual Tony Davy Award, named in memory of its former chairman. It recognises…
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Market Harborough towpath reopened

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December 29, 2023

A SECTION of historic canal towpath in Market Harborough has reopened after the Canal & River Trust completed the latest phase of improvements. These will make it easier for people to access the health and well-being benefits of spending time at the Grand Union Canal. The trust, working in partnership with Sustrans and Harborough District…
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Monthly market raises funds for canal group

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December 27, 2023

Report & photos: Colin Wareing A FUNDRAISING food and art market took place in and around the Grade II listed canal transshipment warehouse at Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire. These markets are held every month to raise funds for, and awareness of, the Whaley Bridge canal group. The group is working to conserve Whaley Bridge basin,…
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RCR breaks the mould

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December 26, 2023

RIVER Canal Rescue has won the Leading Innovation category at this year’s Breaking the Mould Awards, run by Keele University. Tutors nominated RCR director Jay Forman for the award, recognising his research and development work into hydrogen boat systems, the environmental bilge filter, Bilgeaway, and mapping, route-planning and membership app WaterNav. They were also impressed…
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