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Monty restoration and destruction

THERE is a sign by Shropshire Union Canal Society (SUCS) along the Montgomery Canal stating it has restored 95 yards of the section they're currently working on, and have 335 yards to go.

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Published: 16 July 2012

Severn changing hourly

THE Severn was closed again at Upper Lode and Gloucester Locks at 2pm yesterday (Friday)  afternoon, with the level changing hourly.

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Published: 14 July 2012

Lapworth pub re-opens

THE Navigation at Lapworth on the Northern Grand Union Canal has been taken over and will soon be open once again.

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Published: 13 July 2012

CART wants more plants

The Canal & River Trust (CART) have engaged the experts at Chester Zoo to help it introduce the rare aquatic plant floating water plantain into the canals.

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Published: 13 July 2012

Trent partly open

WE ARE told that Sawley Flood Lock 'is no longer in operation' and Cranfleet Flood Gates are now open, but the water levels are still high and boaters are advised to proceed with caution.

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Published: 13 July 2012

Email: The last word...

I, like many, am envious of continuous cruisers and the freedom they have to enjoy our waterways. Work and time constraints don't allow most of us the same pleasures.
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Published: 13 July 2012

Sour grapes?

Having been steered in the direction of the Canal Discussion Forum, writes Pam Pickett, I was a little surprised to find this post by one Alan Fincher, and I quote:

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Published: 13 July 2012

Email: Not the decoration needed

On this auspicious CART Inauguration Day I would like to pass on our thanks to CART and associated contractors who managed to decorate our trip boat Stafford so well this morning.

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Published: 13 July 2012

Email: Separate problem

I am amazed that the anti-continuous cruiser adherents have still not grasped the fact that all licensed boaters are licenced to cruise continuously for the period of their licence.

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Published: 13 July 2012

Mooring limits

THE article by Bill Gill in narrowboatworld raises two interesting points and both warrant some discussion, writes Orph Mable.

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Published: 13 July 2012

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  • Hope to have lock repaired in two days
  • Advance tickets available for Crick Boat Show
  • Two more winter works cancelled
  • Still no access on or off the tidal Trent at Keadby
  • Repair needed now for deteriorated lock
  • Cannot find the source of diesel spill
  • Reviewing the Review
  • Bogus trust man gaining entry to boats
  • The trust is taking on the commission's recommendations
  • Birmingham summer gathering of boats
  • Lack of oxygen kills Kennet & Avon Canal fish
  • Staffs & Worcs closed until May
  • Open Day to review Chesterfield Canal Lock repair
  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled

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