JOHN Dodwell appears to be promoting the hypothesis on Canal & River Trust's behalf that there is no need for lock keepers and lengthsmen because the SCADA system will control the water levels in our canals. Events clearly demonstrate this is not the case, writes Ralph Freeman.
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THE berth holders at the Fish and Duck Marina in Little Thetford on the River Great Ouse have been told they will all have to leave if plans are passed to extend the number of berths.
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AFTER the forced cancellation of the Boat Gathering organised by the Northampton Branch of the Inland Waterways Association at Becket's Park on the Nene the organisers are hoping for 'normal service' next year.
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REGULAR readers will well know of the work of the Wey & Arun Canal Trust in restoring the waterway, as it is often featured in narrowboatworld.
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THE target by Canal & River Trust (CaRT) was to sign up 7,000 'friends' in its first year, with each friend donating at least £3 per month via direct debit, writes Allan Richards.
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A NARROWBOAT that was moored at Enslow on the Oxford Canal has been burnt-out, as it proved difficult to reach.
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MANY boaters have reported the long standing problem with Stret Lock at Worksop on the Chesterfield Canal, it being impassible with fenders down.
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ONCE again, John Dodwell sticks his head above the parapet. Very much appreciated and thanks to narrowboatworld for allowing the site to be used for what sometimes seems to be a soapbox, writes Steve Jenkin.
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BOATERS using Bray Lock on the Thames below Maidenhead will be surprised to see it painted gold.
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MIGHT I comment on some recent narrowboatworld reports? asks Canal & River Trustee John Dodwell.
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