rcr 25th anniversary March 25, 2025 River 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 want March 7, 2025 I 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 25 March 7, 2025 It’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 occurrence March 4, 2025 I 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 board March 3, 2025 In 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 canal March 2, 2025 An 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 weired March 2, 2025 Michael 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 face March 2, 2025 In 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, 2025 The 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 24 December 23, 2024 I’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 past December 5, 2024 The 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 frost December 5, 2024 Last 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. 
grease December 5, 2024 I 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 update December 4, 2024 In 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 day December 3, 2024 During 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 attire November 29, 2024 I 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 challenge November 29, 2024 Seasoned 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 scales November 29, 2024 Richard Hill's article records an interview with Timothy West and Prunella Scales in which they talk about their love of canals and narrow-boating.