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Why canal boating offers a unique staycation experience

26 March 2021

We think canal boat holidays offer the security of a self-catering staycation and the fastest way to slow down.
Repair plan announced for Toddbrook Reservoir

23 March 2021

A permanent repair plan for restoring Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge, was announced today (Tuesday 23 March).
Major works planned at Earlswood Lakes

19 March 2021

Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, is starting a £1.6 million programme of improvements to the reservoirs at Earlswood.
Social prescribing project receives £50,000

18 March 2021

People living in Nottingham may soon be prescribed an afternoon of paddleboarding, a wellbeing walk, or some canalside gardening, after a community project designed to make use of the Nottingham & Beeston Canal to help people tackle mental and physical health problems was awarded nearly £50,000.
We've made new appointments to our Fisheries & Angling Advisory Group

15 March 2021

The voluntary group is made up of experts, scientists and coaches from across the fisheries and angling community and helps advise the Trust, the largest owner of coarse fisheries in the UK, on fisheries and management issues, including growing participation in the sport.
Skipton Bridge work scheduled for May

11 March 2021

We will be replacing the damaged Gawflat Swing Bridge in Skipton this May.
Improvements for wildlife habitats along Montgomery Canal

8 March 2021

We're carrying out improvements to wildlife habitats along the Montgomery Canal thanks to funding secured from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Management Scheme - Supporting Natura 2000 Restoration.
Seeking bridge support rangers

3 March 2021

We are looking for sociable, outdoor-loving people to be our eyes and ears on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, volunteering as bridge support rangers at key sites along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. This role has the added element of operating the bridges.
Volunteer 'Lock angels' needed in Wales & South West

3 March 2021

We're looking for volunteers to give some of their time as lock keepers at Llangynidr on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Bath and at the Caen Hill Flight.
Call for Standedge Tunnel volunteers

26 February 2021

Boaters, tour guides, gardeners and general maintenance helpers are being sought to get Britain’s longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel back up and running.

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