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Twenty-odd years later...

I FIRST rented a narrowboat in 1986, from Braunston Boats, myself, wife and two teenage daughters, who were less than enthusiastic! Writes Geoff Low.

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Published: 01 October 2018

Victor: Re-opening the waterways

THE boaters in the North, and those considering a late cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool will be relieved.

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Published: 30 September 2018

Not a word of disquiet

THE Press Release concerning the recent Canal & River Trust Annual Public Meeting gave no mention of the disquiet that was voiced.

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Published: 28 September 2018

Popular canalside pub closes

A POPULAR pub by the side of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Wigan will close on Sunday.

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Published: 28 September 2018

He tells it like it is

ONE thing I have always liked about you is that you do what is on the tin—tell it like it is, writes Ed Linacre.

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Published: 28 September 2018

Agrees with Ralph

I'VE JUST read Ralph Freeman's piece in narrowboatworld and it's so apt and well put and totally to the point, writes Andrew Bailes.

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Published: 28 September 2018

Totally incompetent

THE following is certainly proof if proof needed that proof reading does not occur in CaRT correspondence.

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Published: 27 September 2018

When is a charity not a charity?

THE charity sector in recent years has, without doubt, become more polarised between the big charities like the National Trust, the RSPB, CaRT et al and the small 'Real Charities' run by enthusiasts, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 27 September 2018

BCN Marathon Challenge 2019

ONCE again the popular BCN Marathon Challenge will be taking place next year.

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Published: 27 September 2018

Magnet fishing out of proportion

It seems that this sport has 'exploded' out of proportions writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 27 September 2018

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