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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.

Posted by: The boaters' update
The Leicester Likely lads. Who were they and are they still around?

31 October 2018

Ivan Marks is forever associated with a group of Leicester teammates collectively known as the ‘Likely Lads’. This article, brought courtesy of Mark Wintle, author of Ivan Marks and the Likely Lads examines who the other members of team were, touches briefly on what made each one special and updates us on where they are today. Of course, if you really want to find out the full story you need to buy yourself a copy of the book, unless you win one in our competition.

Posted by: The fisheries & angling team
Paws for thought: How to keep your dog safe whilst boating

31 October 2018

Some practical hints and tips for boating safely with your dog.

Posted by: The boating team
The value of fishing

31 October 2018

Most people agree that the real value of fishing is in the health and wellbeing it gives you: the fresh air, the peaceful meditation of waiting for the fish to bite and the camaraderie of your fellow anglers. But did you know it has a vital economic value too?

Posted by: The fisheries & angling team
Angling match results for week ending 3 November 2018

29 October 2018

Angling match results brought to you by Steve Cope.

Posted by: Angling match results
Our coaching year: Dennis Hunt, Luton Angling Club

25 October 2018

The Grand Union Canal Three Locks, Stoke Hammond was the venue for our last scheduled Canal & River Trust ‘Lets Fish’ event this year, held on 7 October.

Posted by: The fisheries & angling team
Introducing 'Helen'

24 October 2018

Hydrologist, Reyes Martin-Gonzalez, tells us about her recent trip out with Boating buddy, and former Canal & River Trust trustee, John Dodswell, and his trusty narrowboat ‘Helen'.

Posted by: The water management team
Dogs of the waterways

22 October 2018

Follow Jasper's journey as he discovers the significance of dogs on our waterways.

Posted by: Jasper Winn

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