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.
Restrictions off Leicester Section
THE lock usage restrictions on the Leicester Section of the Grand Union Canal have been lifted.
Boating brought to an abrupt end by speeding cyclist
IT HAS been a while since I was last in contact with you for a good reason, writes Glenis Summers.
Stuck at Holme Lock
I THOUGHT you would like to know that Holme Lock just outside Nottingham [Trent] is out of order, writes T. Lang.
Why 'Cat out of the bag'?
I HAVE to admit that I do not understand Victor's 'Cat out of the bag' statement referring to Private Eye including about the Toddbrook Reservoir disaster, writes Tom Redway.