THE Canal & River Trust's attempt to close George's Pork & Poultry Shop at Audlem (CaRT closes handy shop—3/12/2012) has descended into farce with CaRT now offering its volunteers to 'help' Mr George clear his smallholding by Lock 15 on Audlem Flight, writes Allan Richards.
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THE report that Canal & River Trust wants George's, at lock 15 on the Audlem Flight on the Shroppie, to close immediately, has brought memories back of an incident on our six months cruise on the canal network this year, writes Peter Ponting.
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I'm sure that I'm not alone in being very sad at the decision by Canal & River Trust to give notice to that lovely business on Audlem Flight.
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I am really sad to read about the little shop closing at Audlem it is always a highlight of the flight. Have they given any reason?
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BOATERS using the Audlem Flight on the Shropshire Union Canal tell us they appreciate the products offered by Georges, finding the little shop very handy indeed.
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THE people pushing the building of hydro-power on the rivers have had to admit that they do not work when water levels are high.
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THE Mayor of Bedford, Dave Hodgson, is in trouble for making a low interest loan for a boat, without informing fellow councillors.
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In reply to Peter Ponting the bridges are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday through the winter months. The bridges are open on a Thursday.
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THERE are some silly people cruising the waterways, putting themselves and others at risk, but this one takes some beating.
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ON THE appeal page for cash to help finance the breach at Dutton Hollow on the Trent & Mersey Canal is the statement—'After all canal breaches are extremely rare'.
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