NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERSWaterways 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.
NABO member stars in Thames Training video
NABO member and our Thames Rep stars in a new training video on the "Boating on the Thames"web site.
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
BW announce canalphone for emergency stoppages
Throughout summer 2010 in addition to posting details of emergency stoppages on Waterscape.com, BW will provide the information on Canalphone (01923 201402).
NABO back at Crick
NABO announced recently that it will be represented at the Crick Boat Show and Waterways Festival from 29th to 31st May.
BW Yard at Marsworth
BW are proposing to hold 2 meetings to show the public its amended plans for this re-development.
Boat Safety Scheme Annual Report for 2009
BSS have just issued their annual report: ten pages of facts and plans to address the issues that have been seen last year.
Thames boaters benefit from a clearer boating service
Boaters on the River Thames can now be clearer about the service they can expect with the launch of a new customer charter today, Thursday 1 April.
