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When Canal & River Trust came into being, I became a Friend. I was also a member of the Inland Waterways Association.

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Published: 11 February 2015

Droitwich opens Friday

THE Droitwich Barge Canal that was closed during January owning to a leak at a culvert, will reopen this coming Friday, 13th February.

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Published: 11 February 2015

Big increase in continuous cruisers

THE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) has updated the information available regarding the number of boats without home moorings—continuous cruisers—on its waterways, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 09 February 2015

Cyclists in contention

I JUST cannot understand the dual prong of Canal & River Trust in promoting fast cycling and visitors to its canals, for they are in contention with each other, writes James Henry.

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Published: 09 February 2015

A major 'leak'

THE 'leak' that occurred in the bank of the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge before Christmas has turned into a major operation, with it being admitted that the waterway will be closed until Easter whilst repair work is undertaken.

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Published: 09 February 2015

Towpaths—dangerous places to be

THE push for cyclists to take over our towpaths continues apace with the latest high speed section highlighted in (Just under half million for L&L) with the towpaths now starting to become dangerous places to be, especially if you are on foot, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 07 February 2015

Bikes not boats

THE Canal & River Trust want people to promote the Yorkshire's waterways as waterside cycling routes, as ambassadors for the Trust by volunteering.

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Published: 06 February 2015

National Trust for the waterways

THERE used to be a series on television called The Likely Lads which gave a light hearted look at the life of two lads living in the North East, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 06 February 2015

Just under half million for L&L

IT HAS just been announced that £450,000 is to be spent on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, that has been welcomed by Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 06 February 2015

RYA 'Friends' scheme

SINCE its launch in June 2014 the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Refer a Friend scheme has gained it 130 RYA members taking advantage of the scheme and between them introducing 51 new members to the association.
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Published: 06 February 2015

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