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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 […]
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Explorer Cruise: Just two places left!

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January 4, 2024

THE Birmingham Canal Navigations Society will be holding two explorer cruises next year. The May cruise is fully booked but […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Switching on to the silent revolution

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December 23, 2023

A NEW event is being launched in May for anyone interested in electric narrowboats. Electrika 2024 will take place on […]
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A frosty finale – but ending the year with a warm glow

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December 22, 2023

“FROSTBITE! – thankfully not,” said Tom Fulda, Shropshire Union Canal Society restoration project manager at Crickheath South on the Montgomery […]
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‘Rescue’ of fish from Brent Reservoir ahead of winter maintenance works

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December 21, 2023

When: 10 am to midday, Friday 22 December 2023 Where:Brent Reservoir, Welsh Harp Sailing Club entrance, Birchen Grove, London NW9 […]
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Tech advice: Keeping your boat safely afloat

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December 20, 2023

AS WE experience the wetter months, it’s important to give your boat a thorough safety check and familiarise yourself with […]
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Beat The January Blues at a new weekly ‘Chatty Cafe’ at Cheshire’s National Waterways Museum

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December 19, 2023

Beat the January blues by dropping in on the Canal & River Trust charity at their new weekly ‘Chatty Café’ […]
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Change of tune for Standedge visitor centre

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December 18, 2023

An ambitious music project at a former canal warehouse in an iconic location could soon be underway. Sally Clifford pays […]
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