Countryfile at Braunston Marina

BBC’s Countryfile recently visited Braunston Marina to film a report by Tom Heaps on the impact of canals on the past, present and future of our countryside.

Wharf House Narrowboats, which recently relocated to the marina, have built two, as well as converting the Rowan from diesel to hybrid electric drive (see photo on page 18).

Tom was joined by Paul Rogers, national chairman of the IWA, which recently published its Sustainable Boating vision document.

The 200th anniversary of the Regent’s Canal was also celebrated by Margherita Taylor during the programme, which went out on April 11.

PHOTO SUPPLIED Countryfile presenter Tom Heap, left, with his film crew and, behind centre, Phil Abbott of Wharf House Narrowboats, Paul Rogers of IWA and Tim Coghlan, Braunston Marina.