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Email: Give 'em a windlass

Oh great. You have just slogged up Bosley Locks on a hot mid-summer day (okay, I'm a glass half-full person).

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Published: 05 March 2015

That intriging wording

I SUSPECT that what is behind the somewhat intriguing wording (Discarded) lies in the issue that CaRT cannot always remove an item that is in the canal, writes Mike Todd.

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Published: 05 March 2015

Do they contribute?

The petition drawn up by The National Bargee Travellers Association in opposition to CaRT's enforcement of continuous cruising rules states:

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Published: 04 March 2015

CaRT take a leaf out of Asda's book

ANY of you who have shopped at Asda will be aware of its 'Greeters'—people welcoming you to its stores.

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Published: 04 March 2015

Discarded?

YOU really have to wonder at the phrasing of Stoppage Notices these days from Canal & River Trust.
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Published: 04 March 2015

Rules according to the 'Bargees'

BOAT dwellers without home moorings who cruise in a limited area are complying with the law, contrary to Victor's assertion (1st March, Best 'own goal' yet?) writes Pamela Smith, 'Chair', National Bargee Travellers Association.

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Published: 04 March 2015

More Regent's mooring

MORE visitor moorings are being created on the Regents Canal, with work starting at the end of March.
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Published: 04 March 2015

Birmingham leak repaired by Easter

THE hole that has appeared in the canal bed of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near Gas Street Basin should be repaired by Easter, Canal & River Trust have advised.

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Published: 04 March 2015

Python in Leeds & Liverpool Canal

A DEAD python has been found floating in the Leeds & Liverpool measuring 16ft, and it is not known if there are others.

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Published: 04 March 2015

Kinetic Energy and cyclists

IT WOULD appear many at CaRT are not aware of the term 'Kinetic Energy' or its implications, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 04 March 2015

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