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Boaters' Update 2 November 2018

2 November 2018

Welcome to the latest edition - it's a big 'un! You can find out what we've been recently fixing (and what plans we have for the winter programme of repairs and restoration), how one piece of legislation 50 years ago saved our waterway network and why we think there should be more freight on the inland waterway network. As ever, there's the usual roundup of boating news, this weekend's stoppages and upcoming events.

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Boaters' Update 19 Oct 2018

19 October 2018

Welcome to the latest edition where you'll find out how we've been getting out on the cut to find out what makes a great boating experience, an eco-mooring zone in London and where we've removed thousands of tonnes of silt... Enjoy!

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Boaters' Update 5 October 2018

5 October 2018

Welcome to the latest edition. The last edition's plea for rain had some effect - you can read about the canals we've been able to reopen for boating below. Elsewhere you'll find a report on our Annual Public Meeting, one way in which our volunteers have been celebrated and plenty of ways that you can get involved...

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Boaters' Update 21 Sep 2018

21 September 2018

Welcome to the latest edition. Even though it's starting to feel more autumnal, I'm hoping you're still managing to get out on the cut. Before you do this weekend though, you may want to spare five minutes to read, and watch, Boaters' Update. You'll find a couple of videos about the effects of the hot and dry summer, the latest news, stoppages for this weekend along with some events you might like to attend and an article chronicling a day in the life of a volunteer lock keeper. Enjoy!

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Boaters' Update 7 Sep 2018

7 September 2018

Welcome to the latest edition! It's with no small measure of joy that the first article details how, now there's been a little rain, we're able to relax some of the navigation restrictions in the north. Among the latest news, events and stoppages, you'll also be able to read about the Trust's 2018/19 winter moorings.

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Boaters' Update 24 August 2018

24 August 2018

This latest edition focuses on air quality - both in general and specifically about proposals to make carbon monoxide alarms mandatory for all boats. There's also some great news about the Leeds & Liverpool and an update on the repairs at the Middlewich Branch breach (among others!)

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Boaters' Update 10 Aug 2018

10 August 2018

It's been busy, and exceptionally dry, since the last edition. Below you'll be able to find out what measures we're taking to conserve water and how one maintenance team, 40 years ago, did quite the opposite by accidentally pulling the plug on a canal. Yes, literally. Of course, there's the usual mix of other boating news, this weekend's stoppages and events.

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Boaters' Update 27 July 2018

27 July 2018

Welcome to the latest, bumper, edition. There's something for everyone; read about our positive Annual Report (we've spent more this year than ever before - £132m - on maintenance), more measures to conserve water in the North, water safety and what spares you should have aboard (to name just a few!)

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Think of this blog as your one-stop shop for up-to-date boating news. It's packed full of useful information about boating on canals and rivers as well important safety announcements and upcoming events.

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