No new marina yet for Stratford
THOUGH planning permission had been given for a new marina in Stratford in 2012 work has still not started.
Ought to know better
I WAS amazed to see in a web advert that the River Great Ouse had had a name change, writes T. Lang.
Northwich plans its third festival
NORTHWICH is planning its third Summer Festival on the Weaver this year.
New trust gets £10,000
A NEW waterways trust has received an award from the National Lottery Community Fund of £10,000, that it will use for publicity and equipment.
The chance to try a narrowboat
ONCE again Drifters Waterway Holidays and the Canal & River Trust are offering people the chance to try canal boating for free at 17 locations across England and Wales.
See the 'missing link'
THERE is the chance for people to join a walk around the 'missing link' of the Chesterfield Canal next month.
More hydro electric power
ANOTHER hydro electric power plant has been opened on the Ouse above York.
Slum boat moved again
THE BOAT aptly named the 'Slum Boat', has been moved again by the Environmental Agency.
Victor: Water shortage closures!
IT TAKES some believing in view of all the recent rain, but CaRT is closing part of the Grand Union Canal tomorrow, Monday, owing to lack of water!
End of March before Aston Lock opens
THE Canal & River Trust tell that the broad Aston Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal will not be open this week as originally planned.