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HIGH AND MIGHTY
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HIGH AND MIGHTY

Acorns make the perfect store food for jays’ larders

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November 2020
TAKING THE PLUNGE
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TAKING THE PLUNGE

Why Chris and Sarah Atkin will never forget tying the knot

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4 mins  |
November 2020
LABELLED WITH LOVE
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LABELLED WITH LOVE

Helen Tidy enjoyed one weekend moored next to The Beer Boat ... simply the perfect solution to collecting bottle tops for her next project

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5 mins  |
November 2020
MIDDLE THAMES
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MIDDLE THAMES

In the second part of our guide, we follow the Thames upstream from Reading through the steep sided Goring Gap and quieter countryide to reach Oxford

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5 mins  |
November 2020
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
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THE GOOD OLD DAYS

Robert Davies recalls childhood memories of a popular holiday destination and uncovers a reminder of the golden age of canals

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10+ mins  |
November 2020
FIT FOR PURPOSE
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FIT FOR PURPOSE

Terry Hibbard from Harworth Heating offers his expert opinion following our feature on onboard stove safety

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3 mins  |
November 2020
BUCKING UP...
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BUCKING UP...

We join Waterway Recovery Group’s first canal restoration working party in six months - as WRG’s volunteers help the Buckingham Canal Society get the project back on track after lockdown

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10 mins  |
November 2020
ART ON THE WATER
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ART ON THE WATER

Graphic artist Katie Ruby lives and works on 32ft narrowboat Poppy

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2 mins  |
November 2020
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GO WITH THE FLOW

What makes a boat truly stand out from the crowd? Sometimes you just need a little finesse and a taste for adventure

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9 mins  |
November 2020
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A GLASS HALF-FULL AT BUCKBY WHARF

Tim Coghlan raised a glass on the Grand Union Canal as The New Inn reopened to the relief of regulars

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10 mins  |
November 2020
The Waterways Heritage Spotter: Stop Planks And Stop Gates
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The Waterways Heritage Spotter: Stop Planks And Stop Gates

They’re useful for draining a canal for work, or protecting it in an emergency - but can also be a piece of canal heritage

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4 mins  |
October 2020
Is There Anybody Out There?
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Is There Anybody Out There?

As the lockdown eased with canals partially reopened, Tim Coghlan collected a brokerage-narrowboat in Oxford and brought it to Braunston Marina. He recalls an eerie experience: the canal was almost empty of boats and boaters....

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10+ mins  |
October 2020
WATCH THIS SPACE
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WATCH THIS SPACE

Extending the cabin does not mean losing the traditional appeal

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10+ mins  |
October 2020
Wey & Arun Trips resume
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Wey & Arun Trips resume

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s trip boats are pictured awaiting their next tour of duty on the restored length of the canal at Loxwood as public boat trips resumed operation after a four-month break due to the lockdown.

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1 min  |
October 2020
WELCOME WAVES
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WELCOME WAVES

Liveabord Emma enjoys being back in the swim as boaters return

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4 mins  |
October 2020
Gifford's new owner
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Gifford's new owner

Historic wooden tanker narrowboat and Ellesmere Port Waterways Museum exhibit Gifford has a new owner - but won’t be moving away.

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October 2020
IT'S TIME TO SHINE
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IT'S TIME TO SHINE

The spindle tree picks its moment to take centre stage

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3 mins  |
October 2020
FROM BEDROOM TO MORE ROOM
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FROM BEDROOM TO MORE ROOM

Earlier this year, we featured Liz and Andrew Ford on board their new boat Stannator with its cunning folding bed.

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2 mins  |
October 2020
FANCY A PUNT?
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FANCY A PUNT?

Canal converts Steve and Bex Brew are ready to move on after a long restoration – but their completed project will not be going up for sale.

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4 mins  |
October 2020
CREATE A STIR WITH A SIMPLE CLASSIC
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CREATE A STIR WITH A SIMPLE CLASSIC

For a dish that relies solely on the simple, basic combination of rice, stock and cheese for success, risotto has a ritual-laden reputation that can be rather off-putting to the novice cook.

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October 2020
Beautiful Plummage! A Prickly Customer
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Beautiful Plummage! A Prickly Customer

Beware the Scots’ secret weapon to defeat invading armies

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September 2020
IT'S CHILDSPLAY
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IT'S CHILDSPLAY

Onboard games to keep the young passengers happy

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6 mins  |
September 2020
SOUTH LONDON'S LOST CANALS
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SOUTH LONDON'S LOST CANALS

Following up last month’s history feature on the ill-starred Surrey and Croydon canals, Martin Ludgate goes exploring - and finds there’s plenty still to be seen of both waterways

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8 mins  |
September 2020
WE'RE ON THE MOVE
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WE'RE ON THE MOVE

Liveaboard Emma welcomes a new dawn

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4 mins  |
September 2020
WE'RE UNLOCKED
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WE'RE UNLOCKED

Stuart and Naila Laundy discover post-lockdown life and freedom

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5 mins  |
September 2020
MY BLUE HEAVEN
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MY BLUE HEAVEN

Determined owner navigates restrictions to ensure launch

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10 mins  |
September 2020
SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL
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SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL

In the second part of our guide, we leave the deep cuttings and high embankments behind for the gentler northern lengths leading to historic Chester and Ellesmere Port

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10+ mins  |
September 2020
GOING DUTCH
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GOING DUTCH

Calling fans of the distinctive David Thomas boats

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2 mins  |
September 2020
LOCK DOWN TRAVELS
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LOCK DOWN TRAVELS

Bumble Hole Netherton to Merry Hill 3.5 miles BY ROBERT DAVIES

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10+ mins  |
September 2020
ALL FIRED UP
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ALL FIRED UP

It’s not all plain sailing for Louis Darling but an engineer partner makes it happen

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6 mins  |
September 2020

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