CaRT censored over not closing towpaths
THE BBC have joined others in castigating Canal & River Trust over its decision to keep its narrow towpaths open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lack of volunteers cut lock flight operations
AS EXPECTED all the volunteers have been laid-off during the coronavirus pandemic, and we learn that at present there is no decision if or when they will be reintroduced.
Chinese mentality
I WAS pleased to read on your site that the the three closed canals are to be opened again, writes Helen Cripps.
Inviting disaster on the Soar
I WAS astounded to read a stoppage notice advising boaters to take care on the Soar, writes Joe Parkin.
It is dangerous—but proceed!
THE Soar is at present in flood, so Canal & River Trust tell that it is dangerous.
The three closed canals to be reopened—in July
THE three major closed canals are to be reopened for navigation—with restrictions—on Monday 6th July.
Avon bridges get the cash
THE bridges over the Avon and others are to benefit from a £6.3 millions maintenance fund.
Anderton Lift to open—but not yet
IT WAS last Friday that narrowboatworld pointed out the 'shambolic situation' at present with the Anderton Boat Lift.
A bodge job
IT SEEMS that Roger Fox was correct when he suggested that the repair to Watford Lock would be a bodge.
The 'green men'
YOUR mention of the 'green men' brought back memories of those days when the canals were at their best, writes T. Lang.