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Battling the Tame Valley

During the first two weeks of November, my friend and I took a hire boat around the ‘Warwickshire Ring', that included a scenic detour round the Tame Valley Canal, writes David Davis.

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Published: 05 December 2012

Saving George's

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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Published: 05 December 2012

Bullying tactics

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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Published: 05 December 2012

Email: Disillusioned with CaRT

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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Published: 03 December 2012

Email: Wish it was still BW

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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Published: 03 December 2012

CaRT closes handy shop

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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Published: 03 December 2012

No power during flood

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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Published: 03 December 2012

Row over boat loan

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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Published: 03 December 2012

Email: Not a problem

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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Published: 03 December 2012

Inflammable backside

THERE are some silly people cruising the waterways, putting themselves and others at risk, but this one takes some beating.

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Published: 03 December 2012

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