Angel Community Canal Boat Trust recently provided free trips for an especially deserving group. After hearing of their work in raising funds to supply trauma kits to send to their countrymen on the front line, they were proud to be joined by the 1st London Plast, a Ukrainian scout group.
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waterways chaplaincy
aqueduct marina builds green credentials with bilgeaway
rustins limited acquires peek polish
Rustins Limited are delighted to announce they acquired Peek Polish in March 2022 and are excited to have Peek as part of their group of brands. They describe it as a high quality multi surface premium polish with eye catching packaging that would stand out on any shelf. Robert Peek states that Rustins are the right people to carry the Peek products forward.
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river canal rescue 2021 call-out figures
River Canal Rescue reports it responded to 171 major incidents in 2021; emergency situations either involving submerged, partially sunken or grounded craft, plus salvage work. The figure is 25% lower than the 231 incidents RCR reported in 2020, this is primarily due to a reduction in boat use until lockdown restrictions eased in June 2021.
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guildford steamboat rally returns
Steamboat Rally returns to Guildford, and with up to 18 steamboats of all ages & sizes already registered, the ‘Puffing a-Wey’ event promises to be truly atmospheric. One of the delights of steam boating is that it is still reasonably accessible and if not built by the owner, a 16’ open launch might cost between £5 and £8000 depending on condition.
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new narrowboat design for black prince
aqueduct marina install ev charging points
Aqueduct Marina install 4 electric car charging points which can be used by anyone visiting their boat or simply enjoying a coffee or meal in the marina’s café. The move is made as part of Aqueduct’s aim to become more environmentally friendly.
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