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Web site archives

Many of the archives are withdrawn at the moment. You cannot access them. This is whilst we review access requirements and strategies. If you have an urgent need, please get…

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Wiltshire Council wants to hear from boaters

NABO members and other boaters on the Kennet and Avon may be interested in the following event: Wiltshire Council is running a new project called ‘Boaters’ Voices’. It is part…

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NABO News 2025

NABO News - Issue 6 of 2025:   NABO News - Issue 5 of 2025:   NABO News - Issue 4 of 2025: 4 Editorial5 In the Chair6 Hello from…

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Bridgewater Canal update

The canal owners have provided an update. 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬: Regular monitoring of stoplogs and the earth dam to ensure robust short- and medium-term water retention. Investigating the cause of the…

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Bridgewater canal is closed

Due to a breach in the Dunham area of the Bridgewater Canal, notice is hereby given that the canal and towpath will be closed to navigation and pedestrians between Agden…

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CRT announce plan to improve boater’s experience

At CRT's Annual Meeting, the  Head of boating and customer services Matthew Symonds spoke about plans to improve boater satisfaction with actions developed through a series of workshops with the…

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EA boat registration costs up 9% for 2025

EA have announced the outcome of the ‘Consultation on Environment Agency Navigation boat registration charges from January 2025 at an extraordinary joint National Waterways Forum and National Waterways Advisory Group…

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CRT campaign for better boating

Are we at a turning point for the canals? CRT are saying that they have listened to feedback from boaters to inform a plan for better boating. Their plan will…

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NABO AGM approve new Terms and Privacy documents

At the AGM on 16th November 2024 NABO approved the use of revised Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The new documents are on links at the bottom of the…

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