Refurbished pump has not solved K&A summit problem

THOUGH the refurbished pump has been installed the Kennet & Avon summit will not be open this weekend.

What about its customers?

WHAT so annoyed me about the advertising of Canal & River Trust on ITV was its total disregard of its customers.

Not looking too good for the Leicester Section

THE comment from CaRT that the Leicester Section is in 'drought management' doesn't portent too well.

Small Tasks Team Volunteers getting the work done

THE Small Tasks Team volunteers was formed by Paul Mills, who was for some 20 years with the Shropshire Union Canal Society, John Bannister writes.

Atherstone Flight closed

THE Atherstone Flight on the Coventry Canal is at present closed to navigation.

Montgomery Canal breached

THE Montgomery Canal breached yesterday with both canal and towpath now closed.

Huddersfield Narrow closed again

ONCE again a failed paddle has closed the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

River runs dry!

THERE is no navigation on the Stour—there is no water!

A path for raising concerns

IN THE article 'Boaters furious at CaRT's new spending spree for visitors', writes Bill Ridgeway, it is stated: 'One thing is definitely for sure, this lot is not fit for purpose'.

Surely there should (must) be a path(s) for raising such concerns—especially considering that public money is at stake. That raises the question of how are such concerns raised and with whom?

Victor: I told you so!

IT WAS a fortnight ago that I told you the Wheaton Aston Lock bottom gate cill was buggered, and so it has proved.