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Statistics a powerful weapon

READING Victor's comments on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal brought to mind the information I had gathered at its restoration, which in hindsight shows again the use of statistics to achieve a goal, writes Archer Townrow.

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Published: 07 August 2017

Victor: So now its ferns

I BELIEVE that every boater—providing his/her boat is not too long—should try the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

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Published: 06 August 2017

Selfish 'middle moorers'

MIDDLE moorers, that is boaters who find a space, no matter how big, and moor in the middle of it are, as far as I'm concerned, just plain ignorant and selfish, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Abuser moored selfishly himself

WE TOO had  problems with a selfish moorer last week on the Shroppie, writes Richard Hall.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Electrical thoughts

HAVING seen the myriad of silly aspects of the ‘all electric’ policies being mooted in the press and from Government officials. I must admit that it is all beyond my understanding, writes Orph Mable.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Kennet & Avon Canal reopens

THE Kennet & Avon Canal that was closed again at Croften  due to a broken lock collar has now reopened.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Walsall Canal balance beam replaced

THE Walsall Canal has now re-opened after a new balance beam has been fitted to the top lock of the Walsall Flight.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Saving space can be a problem

Whilst I can but agree with Kevin McNiff about selfish moorers who take up the space of two boats thus preventing another boat mooring, there is sometimes a reason for not being so close, writes Douglas Strong.

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Published: 03 August 2017

Selfish moorers

IT WAS relative bliss to have cruised the BCN during and after our Rally in Stourbridge, but now we’re back in la la land and on a mooring in Alvecote Marina for a 10 days mid trip layover, writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 03 August 2017

Kennet & Avon closed at Crofton again

FOR the fourth time since April last year the Crofton Flight on the Kennet & Avon Canal is closed to navigation.

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Published: 03 August 2017

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  • Deeply regret but illness causes lack of publication
  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • Café turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed

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