Chairman's Column from NABO News

In drought conditions

Chair Anne Husar writes: First to say a warm welcome to Jacqui Lund who has joined Council, bringing us up to our full quota of twelve members. We look forward…

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In drought conditions

Chair Anne Husar writes: There’s a BBC report that we’ve had ‘the driest spring in England since 1961, with northern regions experiencing the driest start to the year in nearly…

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What is seasonal boating?

Chair Anne Husar writes: Apparently, according to a certain navigation authority, the ‘boating season’ will start soon. New boaters must wonder whether they can cruise all year round or only…

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Catastrophe or hyperbole?

Chair Anne writes in NABO News. As I type this, the ice that has held the canal here and everywhere else going by your pictures, is finally thawing, damaging storms…

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CRT plans for better boating

Notes from Anne Husar As this will be my last chair’s column for 2024, it’s so good to be able to finish on what looks to be a high note.…

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Summer is a goin’ out

Chair Anne Husar writes And there went summer. Although it might have felt unremittingly cool and wet, according to the Met Office, neither temperature nor rainfall were anything other than…

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Voices for change

  Expressions of dissatisfaction have featured heavily this month. The change of government brought about by the General Election may be the most momentous statement of this. A new government…

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In the Chair

It’s May and the UK’s weather has taken a turn for the better. The day boats from the local boatyard have crew that are slightly less well wrapped up as…

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A Month of Meetings.

Chair Anne Husar reflects on the month Such is the lot of a chairperson as the calendar fills with some face to face but mainly online meetings these days. Convenient…

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Chairmans column January 2024

Looking back, looking ahead Chair Anne Husar reflects on a sunny winter’s day As I write this, there's a beautifully clear blue sky from which the sun is streaming in…

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