RBOA News Archive
WIGAN LOCK DRAINED FOR REPAIR WORK
A canal lock in Wigan is being repaired by charity Canal & River Trust. Part of the famous Wigan Flight, the 200-year-old lock needs some […]
Closure of GU
HS2 have advised today that they will be closing the GU south of Harefield Marina from the first of February until mid March. From then […]
Well done Penny Barber!
Well done Penny Barber! We are delighted to offer our congratulations to Penny Barber for her success in being elected as a Boaters’ Representative to […]
New members elected to Canal & River Trust’s Council
12 January 2024 New members elected to Canal & River Trust’s Council The Canal & River Trust is today (12 January 2024) announcing the results […]
Canal & River Trust policy to keep towpaths open, safe and accessible
11 January 2024 CANAL & RIVER TRUST POLICY TO KEEP TOWPATHS OPEN, SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE With the nation’s canals attracting record numbers of visitors and […]
Flooding affects canal network
Flooding affects canal and river network Hi Charles, It’s been a devastating week for boaters, and the network, as downpour after downpour has fallen on […]
CRT Council elections
Season’s Greetings! All licence holders should have received an email from Civica Election Services <[email protected]> on Wednesday 13th December at 15:00, with the subject heading […]
Problems for Rickmansworth Festival
Members may wish to be made aware of a problem with the Rickmansworth Festival which is a major event on the Grand Union canal which […]
CHANGES TO CANAL & RIVER TRUST LICENCE COMMUNICATIONS
The Canal & River Trust is making changes to the licence communications sent to boaters, to provide them with more clarity and advice around cruising […]
Fund Britain’s Waterways message to be delivered to Westminster at 14:11 on 14/11
Dear Members and Supporters The need to Fund Britain’s Waterways will be heard from the River Thames on 14 /11 at 1411 hours as boats gather off the […]
Invitation to attend ‘Towards Accessible Waterways’ event
The Canal & River Trust and the Accessible Waterways Association are hosting an event, in Birmingham on 2 December 2023, dedicated to accessibility and the […]
Wave 4 Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Engagement Project: Gypsy, Roma & Travellers
Good afternoon, Harmless and our partners are engaging with organisations that work with Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities to better understand any identified support or […]
CANAL & RIVER TRUST PUBLISHES BOATER REPORT 2023
The Canal & River Trust has published its Boater Report 2023. It summarises the work undertaken to keep the canal network open and available for […]
COUNTING THE COST OF CLIMATE CHANGE: CANALS LEFT DAMAGED BY STORM BABET
23 October 2023 COUNTING THE COST OF CLIMATE CHANGE: CANALS LEFT DAMAGED BY STORM BABET The Canal & River Trust, the national canal charity, is […]
CAMPAIGN CRUISE TO THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER – INFORMATION FOR BOAT CREWS & SHORE-BASED PARTICIPANTS
CAMPAIGN CRUISE TO THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER AND SHORE-BASED ACTIVITY AT WESTMINSTER BRIDGE TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2023 Dear Supporter, 1. Please find attached detailed information […]
Notice – Suspension of Navigation Middle Level Acts 2018 – Section
Notice – Suspension of Navigation Middle Level Acts 2018 – Section 7 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: closure of navigation of or through the below […]
Toward Accessible Waterways
My name is Tracey. I am the Founder-Director of the Accessible Waterways Association (AWA). In partnership with the Canal and River Trust (CRT) we are […]
Changes to Canal & River Trust boat licence fees
Canal & River Trust is announcing changes to future boat licence pricing following a consultation with boaters. Alongside growth in income from other commercial and […]
Fund Gloucester’s Waterways Rally Flyer
Fund Gloucester’s Waterways Rally Flyer
NBTA Statement on Partial Energy Grant Victory
The Department for Energy and Net Zero has finally made the Energy Support Scheme – Alternative Funding Grant available to around 7000 liveaboard itinerant boaters […]