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Boost for Willow Trust

THE Willow Trust, that operates two broad beam boats on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, has had a massive cash boost from Cirencester's Coventry Building Society.

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Published: 09 March 2017

Non-auction moorings at Gasworks

I'd like to use narrowboatworld's Right of Reply to add a bit of balance to the recent 'Cutting London Moorings' article, which gave only a partial account of the planned development at the Gasworks site, writes Andrew Bailes.

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Published: 09 March 2017

Learn linocut on the 'cut'

FRIENDS of the Cromford Canal's heritage narrowboat Birdswood are hosting a printmaking workshop with celebrated canal artist and printmaker Eric Gaskell, writes Nic Barfield.

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Published: 08 March 2017

BWML Advantages scheme closes

THE plan was to have a website where British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) customers could log on and obtain goods and services at a price advantage.

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Published: 08 March 2017

Adapt with the times

I APPRECIATE that we have to move with and adapt to the times and cycling is being encouraged as a cheap, easy, environmental and healthy way to go, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 08 March 2017

K & A closed again - update

THE Kennet & Avon Canal was closed again on Monday, this time by the failure again of Tyle Mill Swing Bridge near Aldermaston.

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Published: 08 March 2017

Journey recreating 'Idle Women'

TWO women are to create one of the journeys made by those known as the 'The Idle Woman' who 'manned' the working boats during World War II, it marking the 75th anniversary.

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Published: 08 March 2017

Easter Boat Gathering

ONCE again the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port is to host its Easter Boat Gathering—its 40th.

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Published: 06 March 2017

Email: A simple way

There is a simple solution to deterring cycling at high speed on canal and river towing paths.

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Published: 06 March 2017

Correcting some of the impressions of the 'Narrow'

I AM writing as Chairman of Huddersfield Canal Society in response to your rather pessimistic article, records Alan Stopher.

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Published: 06 March 2017

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  • Statement by Canal & River Trust on the Llangollen Canal breach
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  • Conflicting information concerning the breach
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