TPT November 2025

STAYING SAFE around water is crucial

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November 29, 2025

Dramatic scenes unfolded at a West Yorkshire marina – but it was all in the name of training. Sally Clifford went along to find out more. THE serenity of the canal was momentarily disturbed by the cries of ‘man overboard.’ While the sight of a body in the water may have been alarming for those…
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CANAL BOAT DIARIES Series 7 now filming

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November 28, 2025

WATERWAYS explorer Robbie Cumming will be back on the small screen in 2026 as the star of Canal Boat Diaries series seven. The popular programme, which will again be aired on U&YESTERDAY and UKTV’s free streaming service, U, is being filmed now. Robbie will begin a brand-new journey around the UK from Wales to West…
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MUSEUM FOCUS: Industrial gem in Bristol

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November 26, 2025

Nicola Lisle, in words and pictures, discovers an historic boatyard open to visitors at the heart of Bristol’s famous Floating Harbour. Clifton’s iconic Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Britain grab the lion’s share of attention in Bristol, but for anyone with an interest in the history of river and sea trade in this ancient…
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EARLY SUCCESS in tackling ‘UK’s prettiest invasive species’

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November 21, 2025

A biological trial to tackle one of the UK’s most pervasive and iconic invasive species has shown early success, said Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. As reported in Towpath Talk last month, working parties around the country have been balsam bashing this summer – removing Himalayan balsam from our riverbanks. Recognisable for its pink flowers, it has…
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SOLAR Thermal Pyramids

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November 19, 2025

What, you might understandably ask, has doing the weekly wash in sub-Saharan Africa got in common with having a hot shower on the UK inland waterways system? IN both instances, it’s about an affordable form of hot water… in fact, extremely affordable, given that the sun doesn’t send a bill! SolarisKit is a company established…
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OUR WATERWAYS: How clean are they?

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November 15, 2025

Vital data has been gathered by citizen scientists during two important public campaigns. THE results from the Big River Watch and the Great UK WaterBlitz are being crunched by experts for analysis following the initiatives’ conclusion in September. As reported, the public are asked to record observations of river health twice a year for the…
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NEW CHAIRMAN: Passion for protecting rivers and species

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November 14, 2025

Keen angler Simon Francis has taken over the chairmanship of the Wild Trout Trust’s board of trustees. After an in-depth recruitment process, Simon succeeds Dr Graham Coley, who served for more than 20 years on the trust’s board and five as chairman, and was responsible for guiding the charity through a period of growth and resilience…
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CHARACTERS OF THE CUT: Deaine Duffy

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November 12, 2025

A CHILDHOOD love of Rosie & Jim sowed an early seed of life on the water in the heart of Deaine Duffy, who now lives aboard her narrowboat, Norton, with Frances the cat and boat bunny Henry. However, it took a life-changing accident to finally see that childhood dream come true. Alice Elgie reports… Deaine…
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WINTER MAINTENANCE to span 45 canals

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November 11, 2025

A total of 137 projects to restore and repair the canal network will take place during the colder months. JUST after the last issue of Towpath Talk went to press, the Canal & River Trust announced details of its winter maintenance and preservation programme. Works will span 45 canals and rivers and include 137 separate…
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END OF WORKS in sight

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November 10, 2025

RESTORATION of the Grade II-listed Lambley Viaduct across the River South Tyne is due to be completed ‘very soon.’ The South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society is completing work on the 108ft Victorian structure, built, it is believed, with the involvement of Newcastle-born engineer Sir George Barclay Bruce nearly 175 years ago. Urgent repairs were needed…
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RIVERSIDE REGENERATION celebrated in new film

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November 7, 2025

THE traditional market town of Langport, in Somerset, has been given a new lease of life thanks to its revitalized riverside. The £300,000 Langport River Project has transformed 7.6 miles of river into a visitor destination, attracting about 250,000 people a year, helping new cafés, shops and services thrive. Community Cocklemoor meadow and Huish Bridge…
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AWARDS for those working to keep waterways alive

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November 6, 2025

The IWA’s 66th annual general meeting at the Jubilee Conference Centre, Nottingham, welcomed more than 100 attendees in person and online – and also celebrated waterways excellence through the presentation of awards. IWA’s Amy Tillson reports… NATIONAL chair Mike Wills opened the event, followed by campaigns and public affairs director Charlie Norman outlining campaigning priorities…
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BE A BRICK and buy one!

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November 5, 2025

Volunteers are looking to late autumn and the start of the next phase in connecting the Staffordshire & Worcester Canal at Baswich to the town of Stafford. THE chairman of the Stafford Riverway Link, Paul Bryan, said: “The dedicated group of volunteers have continued to make progress on their aim. The holding basin, with room…
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BRIDGE REBUILT with help from group volunteers

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November 1, 2025

The restoration of the Cotswolds Canals has taken a vital step forward following the completion of a years-long project.THE Cotswold Canals Trust is celebrating the completion of Weymoor Bridge, a vital crossing point in the ongoing restoration of the Cotswold Canals, thanks to the tireless efforts of Waterways Recovery Group (WRG) volunteers. The new bridge,…
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