NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERSAnd now water shortages on the Rochdale!!
The Rochdale Canal could run out of water in August unless there is significant rainfall before then, warned British Waterways’ Manchester and Pennine area manager David Baldacchino today.
Statement from new Waterways Minister – hedging bets?
The following written statement made today by Defra minister Richard Benyon MP with regard to inland waterways in England and Wales sort of sits on the fence
Don’t Miss out on the Ribble Link!
NABO Members ( in fact, any Boat Owners!) should not miss out on the chance of crossing the Ribble if one crew member
BW Public consultation on Winter Stoppages Planning 2010/11
This year, for the first time, BW is encouraging more active involvement of waterway users in planning the timetable of works.
Major shortages on L&L at Wigan
After the whole of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal through Wigan has been closed for two days, through lack of water, British Waterways is to introduce very restricted assisted passages though the affected area.
Yours to Enjoy Anytime?
British Waterways is this week launching a campaign to inspire more people to discover the varied delights of Staffordshire’s canals and rivers.
Waterways Wanderers – guarded response from NABO!
Details have been published of the new arrangements which open up new stretches for fishing not previously let on BW Canals. A couple of the guidelines do not sit well with NABO
New Waterways Minister Announced
Richard Benyon MP Newbury (on the K & A) was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State,Defra on 14 May 2010.
BW say BCN open as usual this summer
At the West Midlands user group meetings in the last week, BW presented their plans to keep the BCN open this summer.
Environment Agency offer £10 Thames transit licence
NABO has learned that the Environment Agency are to offer a £10 transit licence in response to customer requests
