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David: Let's be nice to CaRT

IT SEEMS to me that CaRT did a pretty good job in reopening Napton Flight only four days after the problem first occurred. It sounds as though it was a major failure and I know that that location is not easy to access with the sort of equipment that would have been needed.

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Published: 23 May 2014

Best yet Triathlon

THE Montgomery Canal Triathlon—Bikes, Boats 'n' Boots—was the biggest yet, with nearly 300 people taking part, writes Judith Richards, on behalf of the organising committee.

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Published: 22 May 2014

Pump-out and shower

IT APPEARS that pump-out cards issued by Canal & River Trust, have risen by 11.5% this year to £16.35. However it now offers all pump out card holders a free shower at participating stations, writes Peter Ponting.

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Published: 22 May 2014

The caring face of CaRT

I WOULD like to correct the account given by Simon Greer of the reason for seizure of my boat, writes Geoff Mayers.

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Published: 22 May 2014

Selling CaRT to the public

I HAVE to admit that I had a wry smile on my face and I had to suppress the urge to shout out loud 'I told you so' when I read in Allan's (Chugging companies blamed again) that Simon Salem now firmly puts the blame for low 'friends' recruitment upon a lack of brand awareness, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 22 May 2014

Email: Volunteers helped

With the bad press that Canal & River Trust and its volunteers have had lately I thought I would just brighten their day a little.
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Published: 21 May 2014

Boat Fire Safety Week

THE Department for Communities & Local Government's Fire Kills campaign, together with the help of the Boat Safety Scheme are once again organising Boat Fire Safety Week.

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Published: 21 May 2014

Chugging companies blamed again

FOR THE the second year running, Canal & River Trust (CaRT) is blaming chugging companies for its failure to recruit 'friends' writes Allan Richards.
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Published: 21 May 2014

Wasting money stating the obvious

OUR home waters are the top end of the Shroppie and we are familiar with 24 or 48 hours mooring signs, writes Jenny MacGillivray.

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Published: 21 May 2014

Boat sales scam

THERE is a scam taking place where thieves are re-advertising boats on websites such as Friday-Ad, Loot, Gumtree, and Preloved at ridiculously low prices, taking deposit money then disappearing.

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Published: 21 May 2014

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