Droitwich Canal Official Opening
The Droitwich Canals Partnership has announced details of the canal opening with a packed weekend of celebrations between Friday 1st July and Sunday 3rd July. The event will coincide with the annual Droitwich Spa Music and Arts Festival with live performances in the town centre on Saturday 2nd July.
NABO is at the Crick Show
Extended consultation on Lee & Stort Moorings
The consultation about the BW proposals for the management of moorings on the Rivers Lee & Stort, Hertford Union and Regent's Canals has been extended to the end of May 2011. BW developed their proposals, aiming to balance the interests of different interest groups including boaters, walkers, rowers, canoeists, anglers, local residents, businesses and visitors […]
Can YOU help a Local Waterway Partnership?
NABO is keen that boaters and other people with relevant skills should consider applying to fill one of seven positions on each of the new trial local Waterway Partnerships’ advisory bodies. Could that be you?
Smoke detectors required for Harecastle Tunnel
The following advice has been published by BW on their Waterscape website:- Advice: Harecastle Tunnel – Advice 11 Apr 2011 until further notice Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways After a recent review of the procedures at Harecastle tunnel with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, BW will have smoke alarms available for issue, FREE OF […]
The importance of local waterways partnerships
NABO chairman, David Fletcher, reflects on a collaboration with Roger Hanbury, chief executive of The Waterways Trust, and the local waterway managers, Dean Davies in the West Midlands and Debbie Lumb in the North West, to find the chairs for the trial Local Waterway partnerships.
K&A has Cruiseway status
British Waterways has announced that the Kennet & Avon Canal is now classified as having ‘cruiseway’ status.
NABO Chairman helps BW Appoint Trial Partnerships Chairs
Heres a Press release issued by British Waterways on 16th March.
NABO RoadShow – hosted by Pewsey Wharf Boat Club in Wiltshire on Sunday 27th March
The NABO promoted Forum arrives at Bouverie Hall in Pewsey, Wiltshire,on Sunday 27th March commencing at 2pm. Based on the BBC "Question Time" format –
NABO RoadShow – Byfleet Boat Club -Saturday 26th March
The NABO promoted Forum arrives at Byfleet Boat Club, in Surrey on Saturday 26th March commencing at 7pm. Based on the BBC "Question Time" format –
