rcr 25th anniversaryMarch 25, 2025by River Canal RescueRiver Canal Rescue began its journey in June 2000, when now-retired chief executive officer, Trevor Forman (partner of managing director, Stephanie Horton), had a recurring dream about providing a breakdown…
I’ll tell you what I wantMarch 7, 2025by Karen BentI sometimes think there aren’t many opportunities in our lives when we get to do exactly what we want without having any responsibilities or commitments towards anyone or anything else...
cooking on the cut – spring 25March 7, 2025by Lisa MundayIt’s the month of new growth as those fresh young green wild garlic, nettle and dandelion leaves emerge, they are perfect for picking and have lots of uses. Wild garlic…
iffley lock – a strange occurrenceMarch 4, 2025by David NeilI can’t forget the night at Iffley lock, although I try hard to put it out of my mind. I can go days not thinking about it, but suddenly, for…
freezing on boardMarch 3, 2025by Simon WoollenIn Freezing on Board, Simon laments the fact that he has been able to do very little on the boat over the winter, and can't really do anything until the…
newbury and the kennet and avon canalMarch 2, 2025by Iris LloydAn original and tattered copy of the Newbury Weekly News Centenary Supplement dated February 1967 has recently been discovered in Hungerford Town Hall. It contains an interesting article by David…
almost weiredMarch 2, 2025by Michael NyeMichael Nye's characters Jim and Mandy nearly face disaster on their boat Mayfly as their mooring ropes are cut and they drift closer to a weir in the darkness.
egg on your faceMarch 2, 2025by Mandy McDermottIn her poem 'Egg on your face', Mandy bemoans the plight of many boaters moored up to do a spot of cooking, when a speeding boat goes past and causes…
who can fix the flyover?February 25, 2025by Eric EllmanThe wasted space under Westway Flyover in London needs development. Eric Ellman has arranged 30 free workshops and talks at the site to demonstrate a different vision...
cooking on the cut – winter 24December 23, 2024by Lisa MundayI’m sharing a few one pot fuss free festive dishes, which may be cooked over the stove (instead of in the oven) on those cold days when the fire is…
find your pastDecember 5, 2024by Kerry DaintyThe season of Family Gatherings is upon us and as the clock ticks closer to Christmas, many people will find themselves among relatives who they don’t see all that often.
jack frostDecember 5, 2024by Henny PearmainLast night brought the first deep frost of the year. With the morning sun, our surroundings shone with an ethereal beauty. Jack Frost had been busy overnight.
greaseDecember 5, 2024by Simon WoollenI have been busy winterising a motorcycle engine. What really kills them is water creeping into the electrics either by rain pouring down on them or worse still, condensation...
sticky fuel updateDecember 4, 2024by River Canal RescueIn a bid to reduce the number of cases of sticky fuel, River Canal Rescue is advising boaters to change their winter fuel storage strategies.
one thing a dayDecember 3, 2024by Karen BentDuring the last couple of year’s of my Mum’s life, I’d sometimes ask if she wanted to go out for lunch or come to us for dinner on a particular…
boating attireNovember 29, 2024by Mandy McDermottI don't stress how I dress👗because I live on a boat But my favoured attire is peaked cap and waist coat 🧢🦺 with sturdy worn boots👢👢and a bright neckerchief 🧣
the sixty lock challengeNovember 29, 2024by Clive EdwardsSeasoned sailor Clive Edwards, with his wife, two other couples and two dogs, take on the challenge of 60 locks on the Canal Du Midi from Beziers to Lauragais.
timothy west and prunella scalesNovember 29, 2024by Richard HillRichard Hill's article records an interview with Timothy West and Prunella Scales in which they talk about their love of canals and narrow-boating.