David: Shocking condition of Thames above Oxford
WE HAVE just spent four weeks on the Thames and the Wey and the contrast between their respective conditions was interesting.
Upgrading to smooth tracks
I’VE WATCHED with interest over the last two or three years the increased criticism of speeding cyclists, writes Brian Jarrett.
Victor: The latest CaRT spend
IT'S SPENDING time again folks, but alas again, not on us boaters.
CaRT defeating its object
I TOTALLY agree with Helen Cripps about the lack of safety on the towpaths, writes T. Lang.
Something must be done about speeding cyclists
PERHAPS as a boater I am prejudiced, but something must be done about the speeding cyclists on towpaths, writes Helen Cripps.
Saw the best days of boating
WELL, I think your readers including myself had best get use to; it the canal network is dead for the boater, walkers and possibly fishermen, writes Tony Compton.
Knee-jerk reaction
THERE has been a lot said about the RAF tipping bags unto the space where the soil had drained away on the Toddbrook spillway, writes Julian Whiting.
Toddbrook failure was an 'anomaly' says CaRT
WE NOW learn from Canal & River Trust that the failure of Toddbrook Reservoir was an 'anomaly' according to its Regional Director Sean McGinley.
£750,000 for cycle track
DAVENTRY District Councillors have agreed to fund a new cycle track linking Braunston and Daventry, utilising the towpath.
Appeal to finish Chesterfield Canal restoration
THE Chesterfield Canal Trust has launched a new appeal for funds to finish the restoration of the canal.