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Victor: Did you believe it?

YES, you have guessed what I am referring to—the claim by Cart that  boaters satisfaction with its waterways has increased in the past year together with the number who think that the upkeep of the waterways has continued to improve.

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Published: 28 May 2017

An increase in satisfaction of the waterways!

THE Canal & River Trust tell us that it’s latest Boat Owners’ Views survey shows that boaters satisfaction with its waterways has increased in the past year together with the proportion of boaters who would recommend the charity’s waterways to others and the number who think that the upkeep of the waterways has continued to improve.

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Published: 27 May 2017

Not the way to behave

I too have had problems with canoeists on the Llangollen, where it seems they are being encouraged by Canal & River Trust, it building slipways for them.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Problems selling canalside homes

THOUGH Phase two of Brentford Lock West canalside development was launched to the market in February this year, many of its apartments are still unsold.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Another canoe incident

WE HAD another incident involving canoeists at Platt Lane Bridge where a new low towpath has been constructed, possibly to make launching a canoe easier, writes Graham Booth.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Real Ale & Cider Festival

THE Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust is staging its 4th Real Ale & Cider Festival at its canalside location by the Black Country Living Museum.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Has it gone completely crackers?

I WAS absolutely amazed to read that CaRT is not only now allowing canoeists on the aqueduct of the Llangollen Canal but also in its narrow tunnels, writes T Lang.

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Published: 25 May 2017

Car in the Cut day!

IT MAY  have passed unnoticed by many, but yesterday, Wednesday, was definitely Car in the Cut day!

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Published: 25 May 2017

An accident waiting to happen

WE ARE currently on the Llangollen Canal, writes Graham Booth.

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Published: 25 May 2017

A mistake too many make

IN THE photo of Grace going full speed and creating a wash, I notice that Grace is a hire boat, writes Jenny MacGillivray.

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Published: 25 May 2017

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