IT HAS long been known that the Shropshire Union Canal Society members have been instrumental in erecting moorings along the Shoppie, but now others have taken up installing moorings.
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THOUGH it was way back in 2008 that the latest plan to link the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal with the Thames, it is still a long-term objective, we are told.
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EVEN though not yet restored, the terminus of the Ashby Canal has been grabbed by the developers with an estimated 400 houses being constructed around the future Measham Wharf.
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Mike Guest, the new Chairman of the Cotswold Canals Trust, states that his appointment will formulate a strategic plan that will concentrate wills and minds to achieve the goals of the Trust.
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MERCIA Marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal has achieved a gold David Bellamy Conservation Award for the second year running.
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MANY people are commenting on the lack of the take-up of Canal & River Trust winter moorings, and perhaps as suggested, the boaters are in the private marinas.
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JOHN Dodwell appears to be promoting the hypothesis on Canal & River Trust's behalf that there is no need for lock keepers and lengthsmen because the SCADA system will control the water levels in our canals. Events clearly demonstrate this is not the case, writes Ralph Freeman.
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THE berth holders at the Fish and Duck Marina in Little Thetford on the River Great Ouse have been told they will all have to leave if plans are passed to extend the number of berths.
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AFTER the forced cancellation of the Boat Gathering organised by the Northampton Branch of the Inland Waterways Association at Becket's Park on the Nene the organisers are hoping for 'normal service' next year.
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REGULAR readers will well know of the work of the Wey & Arun Canal Trust in restoring the waterway, as it is often featured in narrowboatworld.
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