It’s official – a record has been set for the greatest number of people transported in one go through the 29 lock gates of the Caen Hill Locks, on the Kennet and Avon Canal. It was set on June 7, when Hannah carried 334 passengers, including...
INLAND waterways are facing mounting disruption, with the number of long-term closures across the network rising sharply, new analysis reveals. The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) reports that the number of indefinite stoppages –...
THE Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has completed the rebuild of the dry dock at Pewsham Locks, on the edge of Chippenham. Together with the adjacent carpenter’s workshop, which is still under construction, the aim is to recreate how the former...
AFTER more than four decades at the helm, owners Philip and Jacquie Brind have stepped back, passing responsibility for the business to their daughter, Becky Poxon, and her husband David. Becky becomes the third generation of the Brind...
AFTER four years of observing nesting activity in nearly 100 boxes between Semington and Royal Wootton Bassett, the group is now inviting members of the public to sponsor individual boxes, contributing valuable data while supporting...