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Key problems on the Droitwich

JUST to be fair—we came up through Vines Park on Monday and met someone who made the same claim. [Re keys not working on Droitwich Canal.] writes Mike Todd.

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Published: 19 May 2021

Towpath closure will cause mayhem

I'm moored near Great Haywood on the Trent & Mersey and there is a current notice on CaRT's website of a nine weeks towpath closure, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 17 May 2021

National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port reopens

THE Canal & River Trust's National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port reopens to visitors this week.

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Published: 17 May 2021

Cyclists get free bell and service on Chesterfield Canal

CYCLISTS can get a free bell and service as part of a new campaign to help keep Chesterfield Canal users safe.

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Published: 17 May 2021

'Welcome Station' opens at Fradley Junction

THE Canal & River Trust has announced that its 'Welcome Station' at Fradley Junction will open this week.

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Published: 17 May 2021

Ripon Canal wasn't de-watered

THOUGH the Canal & River Trust stated the Ripon Canal would be de-watered week commencing the 10th of May it was not.

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Published: 17 May 2021

Canal boat trips resume on the Wey & Arun

CANAL boat cruises are back on the Wey & Arun Canal, with trips set to run throughout the summer.

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Published: 17 May 2021

Victor gets cut short

FOR the first time since we started boating, 27 years ago, our cruise has been cut short.

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Published: 13 May 2021

Victor tells that 'hoping' was in vain!

THE start of our May cruise was doomed, once again, by the flooded Trent.

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Published: 11 May 2021

That's it folks—gone 'hoping'!

FOR the past 20 years or so when going cruising we announce it with 'Gone boating', but alas the state of the waterways means that this time we are 'hoping' to get to our destination—and get back!  Victor will keep you informed.

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Published: 09 May 2021

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