Sudden flooding of the Soar
I was extremely interested to read your report that Canal & River Trust had finally decided to close the Soar navigation, writes William Forbes.
Weddings for the boat lift
BOATERS are having to wait until July to get off the Weaver, but plans are well ahead for it as a wedding venue in the meantime.
Victor: Why the restrictions?
THOUGH the three closed canals are to re-open in two weeks time they are under severe restrictions.
CaRT censored over not closing towpaths
THE BBC have joined others in castigating Canal & River Trust over its decision to keep its narrow towpaths open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lack of volunteers cut lock flight operations
AS EXPECTED all the volunteers have been laid-off during the coronavirus pandemic, and we learn that at present there is no decision if or when they will be reintroduced.
Chinese mentality
I WAS pleased to read on your site that the the three closed canals are to be opened again, writes Helen Cripps.
Inviting disaster on the Soar
I WAS astounded to read a stoppage notice advising boaters to take care on the Soar, writes Joe Parkin.
It is dangerous—but proceed!
THE Soar is at present in flood, so Canal & River Trust tell that it is dangerous.
The three closed canals to be reopened—in July
THE three major closed canals are to be reopened for navigation—with restrictions—on Monday 6th July.
Avon bridges get the cash
THE bridges over the Avon and others are to benefit from a £6.3 millions maintenance fund.