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Silence on bonus scandal

AT BRITISH Waterways' remuneration committee meeting in May it was confirmed that a decision had already been made not to pay bonuses to its eight executive directors for performance during the 2010/11 financial year, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 19 September 2011

Policy of abject neglect

DAVID Hymers is simply reporting a situation that I have been convinced is deliberate.

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Published: 03 September 2011

Email: Lack of back pumping

I came through Calcutt locks yesterday which were extremely busy with hirers trying to get through the flight before the four o clock lock-up deadline, and there was certainly no back-pump in operation.

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Published: 03 September 2011

Email: What a day too

In response to 'What a day' by Geraldine Prescott, we had an unusual encounter a few weeks ago whilst descending a Midlands lock flight.

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Published: 02 September 2011

Email: Lee & Stort moorings

This is a typical Sally Ash cock up. In this case her action will prevent the genuine visitor and genuine continuous cruiser from finding the best spots as those that have up to now circumvented the system, now have a licence to do so.

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Published: 02 September 2011

Painting course

CANAL enthusiasts have the chance to get training in the iconic Roses & Castles painting style at the National Waterways Museum in November.

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Published: 02 September 2011

Email: Insufficient moorings

The fact of the matter is that there are insufficient moorings in the area on the Lee & Stort, but your statement that the moorings are always occupied by continuous moorers, and that there are no vacant moorings is completely untrue.

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Published: 02 September 2011

What a day!

What the hell is the matter with some boaters? We were at the top lock of the Atherstone Flight, travel restrictions from 8.30am to 4.00pm, writes Geraldine Prescott.

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Published: 02 September 2011

Email: Creeping dilapidation

How I agree with the thoughts of many recently on the ‘sudden' alarm over water levels!

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Published: 02 September 2011

No duck house for Stroud

JOHN BRUM spent three months and over £400 constructing a wooden duck house to float on the Stroud Canal without first discovering if it was allowed.

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Published: 01 September 2011

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