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Volunteers' first outing

THIS Saturday, was the first outing of my local volunteer group based on the Tarleton Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, writes John Hall.

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Published: 12 December 2011

Fancy meeting this

HERE you are cruising up the Grand Union Canal when suddenly a shoe appear round the bend!

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Published: 12 December 2011

Another Barby?

BOATERS looking for moorings on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire are advised to be cautious, following the Barby Moorings scandal, says Allan Richards.

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Published: 12 December 2011

The poll is now closed

THE poll, asking if Evans, Hales & Co should remain in office when BW becomes Canal & River Trust has closed.

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Published: 11 December 2011

Appalling financial performance

IT IS not only British Waterways appalling performance on visitor numbers that demands that its directors should not be running Canal & River Trust, but its financial performance is an even more compelling reason, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 11 December 2011

Free fruit and veg for boaters

BOATERS passing through Todmorden on the Rochdale Canal have the opportunity to help themselves to free fruit and vegetables from the canal side.

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Published: 10 December 2011

More trustees wanted for Canal & River Trust

THE Canal & River Trust is seeking to appoint a further 'three exceptional volunteers' to join its board of trustees ahead of taking over from British Waterways Next April.

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Published: 10 December 2011

Buckingham Canal progress

WORK is still progressing on the restoration of the Buckingham Canal, with the building of the derelict bridge at Little Hill Farm.

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Published: 09 December 2011

Email: Gloucester Docks dredged

GLOUCESTER Docks are dredged by a water injection dredger named Thames Silt, in answer to your article.

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Published: 09 December 2011

'Decent enough speeds'

THERE is a push to get water taxis on Edinburgh’s canal, providing 'decent enough speeds' can be accomplished.

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Published: 09 December 2011

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