The Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter!

This month, huge news at Toddbrook reservoir, and 16 tonnes of junk pulled from the canal in Milton Keynes.LinksToddbrook Update https://tinyurl.com/CtC-ToddbrookUpdateAshby dredging https://tinyurl.com/CtC-AshbyDredgingLock Gate CNC https://tinyurl.com/CtC-LockGateCNCMilton Keynes clean up https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/mk-branch-cleanup-2026Electrika Show https://electrika.uk/Recent videosTwiggy update https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/04/24/vlog-396-gunge-tank/Bonus Bowcam video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/04/19/real-time-canal-cruise-wigrams-turn-to-braunston/Braunston cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/04/10/vlog-395-braunston-pickle/My tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/EventsCanalway Cavalcade https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2026Crick show https://crickboatshow.com/Local festivals https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-listArchive VideoToddbrook Reservoir works https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/08/11/vlog-307-reservoir-vlogs/The Crows NestScottish Car Clan https://www.youtube.com/@ScottishCarClan/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, surprise news about a wharf closing unexpectedly - and a daring plan to let scuba divers practice in canal locks...LinksShip's Telegraph (News)Whitchurch breach https://www.tinyurl.com/whitchurchbreachSherborne Wharf closure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vy6zx565oScuba lock plan https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/scuba-lock-plan/New on the Dock (Recent videos)https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/03/30/vlog-394-home-improvements/https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/03/15/vlog-393-well-gel/https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/03/01/vlog-392-pump-out/Tip Jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Captain's Log (events)National Waterways Museum https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/national-waterways-museumFloating markets https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-listThe Murky Depths (archive videos)https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2019/04/01/vlog-167-new-bold-tunnel/https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/04/01/vlog-82-important-news-update/The Bilge (final words)Charity Walk https://www.surplex.co.uk/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: more money for the canals; a plan for the future of boating; and a mention of motorhoming.Links:CRT report response https://tinyurl.com/crt-report-responseExtra funding https://www.gov.uk/government/news/iconic-canals-to-be-better-protected-with-65-million-investmentLlangollen breach https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newsletter-archive/?email_id=37Chandlery closures https://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/news/midland-chandlers-moves-to-national-delivery-modelBoat show tickets https://www.crickboatshow.com/tickets/Walsall cyanide spill https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newsletter-archive/?email_id=13Latest videosTwiggy update https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/02/22/vlog-391-bilge-water/Things I love and loathe https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/02/11/vlog-390-list-off/BSS test day https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/02/01/vlog-389-utter-bss/My tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutArchive videoRiver Avon trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/10/04/vlog-111-memory-lane/YouTube Pick of the MonthRoaming Radfords https://www.youtube.com/@RoamingRadfords Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, an update on the boats stranded by the Llangollen canal breach at Whitchurch; ponderings on boating during winter; and an invitation to Bruges.LinksCanal breach https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje1zpppwjgoCanal volunteering https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/volunteer-by-waterRiver Clyde fees https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/fees-on-river-clyde-abandonedRichard Parry https://www.crucialpr.co.uk/crucial-archive/8-releasesLatest videos388 DIY projects planned https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/01/21/vlog-388-task-master/387 steam boat refurbishment https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/01/10/vlog-387-hot-stuff/386 happy new year https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/01/01/vlog-386-happy-new-year/My tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday at https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutVideo archiveFrance Trip Part 1 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/10/vlog-371-cruising-le-cut/France Trip Part 2 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/20/vlog-372-leau-rider/France Trip Part 3 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/30/vlog-373-bon-voyage/Crow's Nest YouTube pick https://www.youtube.com/@OffbeatMandarinThe Bilge, in Bruges https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/sights/canals-of-bruges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, grim news from the Llangollen canal where a major breach has opened a giant hole in the canal and stranded two boats, with several others also affected just before Christmas.LinksNarrowboat Life Unlocked https://www.youtube.com/@NarrowboatLifeUnlockedLocking Through Life https://www.youtube.com/@lockingthroughlife2587CRT's breach page https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/llangollen-canal-breachGoFundMe for stranded boaters https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-boatersMy latest videos https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut/videosTip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a narrowboat holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutChocolate Mousse at Christmas https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/12/31/merry-christmas-and-chocolate-mousse/YouTube pick of the month https://www.youtube.com/@microfournerds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, huge news about the future of licensing for canal boats, especially relevant to those who cruise continuously without a home mooring. Plus, where in the world are you listening.. can you beat an Australia's desert?LinksCRT Commission report https://tinyurl.com/crt-commission-reportCRT response https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/endorsing-the-boat-licence-commissions-reportLicence prices https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePricesNarrowboat Pirate https://www.youtube.com/@TheNarrowboatPirateAnderton Boat Lift repairs https://tinyurl.com/crt-andertonboatlift2027Electrika show https://electrika.uk/British Marine Awards https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2025/november/british-marine-announces-first-winners-all-new-british-marine-sector-association-awards-programmeLatest videos383B On the Brink https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/11/30/vlog-383b-on-the-brink/383A Tow's Company https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/11/19/vlog-383a-tows-company/382 Super Ply Guy https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/11/09/vlog-382-super-ply-guy/Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutArchive video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2016/02/14/vlog-22-grate-expectations/YouTube Pick of the Month https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseBlogGuide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: sad news about a canal legend plus updates on the current state of the water shortages across the canal network.LinksPrunella Scales https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/fawlty-towers-actor-prunella-scales-dies-at-the-age-of-93
CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesCRT Water FAQ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/drought/water-management-faqsLicensing commission https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensingFacilities changes https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-9-oct-2025#customer-service-facilities-what-you-need-to-knowCRT Annual Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accountsCanal crocodile https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-derbyshire-solve-mystery-of-crocodile-found-in-canal-13452117Recent videos381B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/26/vlog-381b-a-spring-in-my-step/381A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/19/vlog-381a-polepole/380 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/11/vlog-380-the-best-laid-plans/
Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutMy archive on solar power: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/engineering/solar-power/Yorkshire Pop Top Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@YorkshirePopTopAdventuresRCTA Directory https://www.rcta.org.uk/directory/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the continuing drought conditions (despite some rain) are causing potential havoc for many boaters, made worse by the impending winter closures for regular maintenance. Plus the usual update on what's going on on my YouTube channel.LinksCRT drought poll https://tinyurl.com/crtdroughtCRT winter closures https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesVlog 379A (Gentian) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/20/vlog-379a-and-mondays/Vlog 378 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/09/vlog-378-wood-it-fit/Vlog 377 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/30/vlog-377-mind-the-gap/Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutWreyland's failed BSS https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/11/18/vlog-252-reg-prescott/BoatBusters on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boatbusters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, it's crisis time on the canals as what may be the warmest summer on record leaves water levels extremely low, with boaters and businesses frustrated.LinksCRT Drought update https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/drought-conditions-navigation-updateTardebigge reopening https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c620926y4lroAquavista https://www.aquavista.com/CRT boat count https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/national-boat-count-2025Twiggy DIY Vlog 376B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/20/vlog-376b-mercia-me/Vlog 376A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/10/vlog-376a-the-endless-river/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutBlack Country Boating Festival https://bcbf.com/Huddlesford Heritage Gathering https://heritagegathering.uk/Archive vlog The L'Eaudown https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/09/01/vlog-247-the-leaudown/YouTube Pick https://www.youtube.com/@BrightSunTravels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month: there's not a lot of water around, with drought conditions severely affecting the network.LinksCRT Notices https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesFeed Ducks https://www.feedducks.com/10 Years on YouTube https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/25/10-years-on-youtube/Vlog 375B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/24/vlog-375b-nottingham-forests/Vlog 375A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/20/vlog-375-rush-hour/Fenny Stratford festival https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/fenny-stratford-canal-festival-2023Nantwich Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/2/rcta-nantwich-floating-market-tbcLinlithgow Fun Day https://www.lucs.org.uk/linlithgow-canal-centre/funday19/Wednesfield Canal Festival https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/Brownhills Canal Festival https://lhcrt.org.uk/event/brownhills-canal-festival-2025/Frontcysyllte Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/16/rcta-grindley-brook-floating-marketMilton Keynes Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/23/rcta-milton-keynes-august-bh-floating-marketEllesmere Arm Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/23/rcta-ellesmere-floating-marketBratch Boat Rally https://swcanalsociety.co.uk/Vlog 1 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2015/07/23/episode-1-how-i-came-to-be-buying-a-narrowboat/MV NorthStar https://www.youtube.com/@MVNorthStarFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1269863691589823 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: a crisis on the River Cam, a bit of "ohh la la!" on YouTube, plus "the next Tom Scott"...LinksCam Conservancy https://www.camconservancy.org/public-announcementCRT crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/lockSafety courses https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/training/our-courses/inland-water-safety-management-courseNew on the Dock (My recent videos)Bon Voyage (France 3) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/27/vlog-373-bon-voyage/L'Eau Rider (France 2) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/20/vlog-372-leau-rider/Cruising Le Cut (France 1) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/10/vlog-371-cruising-le-cut/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Captain's Log (Diary dates)Electrika https://electrika.uk/Gnosall Festival http://www.gnosallcanalfestival.co.uk/Linslade Festival https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/council_events/linslade-canal-festival/The Murky Depths (Archive Video)Slow TV on the Macc https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/01/23/vlog-207-slow-tv-on-the-macc/BFI listing https://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmWorks/158847294Crow's Nest (YouTube pick of the month)Chris Spargo https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisSpargo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, I reveal who's to be the new boss of the Canal & River Trust, talk about canal boating in France and recommend a YouTube channel for anyone into camping and outdoor activities.LinksCRT new boss https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newscrtchiefexec/Lockies' strike https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/river-thames-weir-and-lockkeepers-in-strike-voteSo'ton Boat Show https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/Recent videosTwiggy fibreglassing https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/25/vlog-370-stranded/Canal restoration https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/20/vlog-369-phoenix-knights/Propeller tests https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/10/vlog-368-prop-forward/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutCanal eventsFoxton https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/2025-waterways-festival-market-harboroughStafford https://www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk/25th-anniversary/Brinklow https://www.facebook.com/brinklowmarinaBrentford https://brentfordcanalfestival.co.uk/Edinburgh https://edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/Braunston https://braunstonmarina.co.uk/2025-historic-boat-rally-28th-29th-june/Archive videohttps://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/30/vlog-343-the-missing-link/YouTube pick of the monthhttps://www.youtube.com/@kentsurvivalgearreview586 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month's edition: news of better facilities for boaters; a trip to France is in the offing; and the return of the monthly events listing aka Captain's Log.LinksBoost for boater facilities https://tinyurl.com/CRTFacilitiesInvestmentRecent videos:Torksey cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/04/20/vlog-366-tork-steer/Twiggy's batteries https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/04/10/vlog-365-wireloose-technology/My tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutCanal events diaryIWA Cavalcade https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2025Norbury Festival https://www.facebook.com/norburyfestival/Moira Festival https://www.moiracanalfestival.com/Crick Show https://www.crickboatshow.com/Archive video (Trailboat Festival) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/Jade Murphy on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MyBoatSkylark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: a major closure on one of the best-known sections of the canal network; water shortages mean a canal in south Wales could run dry; and good news for a historic boat restoration.LINKSTardebigge closure https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/emergency-repairs-for-our-longest-canal-lock-flightMon & Brec petition https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246570Mon & Bec running dry https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx208nj454roBoaters' survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensingPuffer restoration https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/national-heritage-memorial-fund-grant-to-save-waterways-museums-rare-steamboatVlog 363 First cruise on Gentian https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/03/22/vlog-363-the-lincs-effect/Vlog 362 Throttle fix https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/03/19/vlog-362a-full-throttle/Tip-jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a narrowboat holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutArchive vlog (River Trent) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/10/12/vlog-230-little-ships/"Not Economically Viable" on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@noteconomicallyviable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, news of a terrible narrowboat sinking, updates about what's coming up on my YouTube channel in the next month, and your chance to canoe through a frankly terrifying tunnel!LinksSunk narrowboat https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2g5e95r74oRestoration project https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/weve-launched-a-project-to-preserve-stories-of-canal-restorationTunnel canoeing https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/standedge-tunnel/paddle-sports-at-standedgeLatest videos:- Q&A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/02/19/vlog-360-kewenay/- First night https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/02/09/vlog-359-first-night/- Boat tour https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/30/vlog-358-dimensionally-transcendental/- Boat survey https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/20/vlog-357-otter-surprise/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutReplacing my alternator https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2018/01/19/vlog-124-current-events/Gone with the Wynns electric outboards https://youtu.be/mkFDp5ej03wGone with the Wynns hybrid sailing https://youtu.be/SWFzpqj6Wj0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, there are changes afoot for the Canal & River Trust, electric boating gets a boost, and narrowboating goes to the Oscars!LinksRichard Parry steps down https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/our-chief-executive-richard-parry-to-stand-down-this-summerPeel Ports and the Clyde https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/river-clyde-annual-fee-threat-to-boatersElectrika 2025 https://electrika.uk/Wallace & Gromit Award https://www.aardman.com/latest-news/2025/january/major-awards-nominations-for-wallace-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl/Tour of my boat https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/30/vlog-358-dimensionally-transcendental/Survey of my boat https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/20/vlog-357-otter-surprise/Boating costs https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/12/vlog-356-fee-range/My tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutArchive episode https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2015/08/02/vlog-2-the-day-that-the-crane-came-down/Pontcysyllte animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqeCu6jd9W0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another year of the audio newsletter podcast. Just a quickie this time around, with it being New Year but there's some quite important news from the Canal & River Trust plus a little teaser from me of things to (maybe) come!Show linksCRT licensing review https://tinyurl.com/CRT-licensing-reviewCRT licence fees https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePricesCRT Boaters' Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/boater-report-2024Latest videos:A Christmas Cracker https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/12/23/vlog-354-a-christmas-cracker/Slow TV (bonus video) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/12/16/bonus-video-slow-tv-canal-cruise/G&S canal cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/12/10/vlog-353-jolly-rhubarb/Talking Turkey https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2016/12/25/vlog-73-talking-turkey/Jacob Harrell https://www.youtube.com/@JacobHarrell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition: canal news including a renewed focus on boaters by the CRT; notes about my upcoming videos including a Christmas special; and good news from TikTok!LinksCRT Boating Pledge https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/better-boatingBoatLife 2024 video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/02/25/vlog-324-dreamboats/Lynch Motors https://www.lynchmotors.co.uk/news/introducing-first-electric-hybrid-drop-solution-red-snapperTimothy West BBC Obit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvoVlog 352Vlog 351 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/20/vlog-351-resins-to-be-cheerful/Vlog 350 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/10/vlog-350-glue-monday/"Snowy Scenes" 2021 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/01/24/snowy-scenes/The Tim Traveller https://www.youtube.com/@TheTimTravellerPodcast thumbnail image background from Bonnie Moreland on Flickr (public domain) https://www.flickr.com/photos/icetsarina/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, news including why a hireboat firm is cancelling holidays because the of the state of the canals; a recall notice for some Honda outboards; and something to enjoy at Christmas!LinksHonda recall https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2024/October/product-recall-honda-marine-outboard-engineHoliday cancellations https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rlx6y2dzgoWinter moorings https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/moorings/winter-mooringsWallace & Gromit https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2024/wallace-and-gromit-vengeance-most-fowlVlog 349: Twiggy's transom https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/30/vlog-349-a-soggy-bottom/Vlog 348: Skylark https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/20/vlog-348-all-aboard-the-skylark/Vlog 347: Fjords cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/10/vlog-347-fjord-fiesta/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Vlog 170: Pontcysyllte trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2019/04/21/vlog-170-vertigo/Vlog 114: Edstone https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/10/31/vlog-114-size-matters/Vlog 327: Pontcysyllte empty https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/Proper DIY https://www.youtube.com/@properdiy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, news of the Canal & River Trust's just-released Annual Report, details of my upcoming YouTube videos, and a note about why I'm going to be re-numbering these podcasts from next time.LinksCRT Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accountsFund Britain's Waterways https://waterways.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Media-Release-Representation-to-Autumn-2024-Budget.pdfPub closure news https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/50-pubs-closed-each-month-in-the-first-half-of-year/Barbridge Inn on Rightmove https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149503505#/Barbridge Inn on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theoldebarbridgeinnEllesmere Lottery boost https://tinyurl.com/CRTEllesmereFundsVlog 345 (Gabs) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/22/vlog-345-gifts-of-the-gabs/Vlog 344 (aluminium boats) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/10/vlog-344-otterly-delightful/Vlog 343 (Stafford Riverway Link) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/30/vlog-343-the-missing-link/Book a narrowboat holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutVlog 311 (Southampton Boat Show) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/09/20/vlog-311-the-show-must-go-on/Casual Navigation https://www.youtube.com/@CasualNavigationAndrew Clayton on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/notejuste/flat-bottomed-hulls-16-09-2024-1028My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition, news of a major chemical spill into the canal, social dates for your September diary, and a fluffy recommendation for what to watch on YouTube.Show links:Chemical leak FAQ https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/toxic-chemical-spill-walsall-faqsCRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesShardlow Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/144705997759926/Black Country Boating Festival https://bcnsociety.com/event/black-country-boating-festival-13-15-september-2024/Oxford Canal Festival https://www.oxfordcanalfestival.com/Tipton Canal Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/841132494128713/Vlog 343 The Missing LinkVlog 342 Transom Devil https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/20/vlog-342-transom-devil/Vlog 341 You can't Hurry Glove https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/10/vlog-341-you-cant-hurry-glove/Ko-fi.com https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsPatreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutBook a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutLock gate installation https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/Lock gate manufacture https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2018/04/22/vlog-131-star-gate/Girl with the Dogs https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogsGirl with the Dogs 2 https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogs212Sailing Aventura https://www.instagram.com/sailing.aventura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the audio edition of the 'Cruising the Cut' monthly newsletter. In this episode, news of a catastrophe for the canals in Lancashire, dates for your diary throughout August, and a suggestion of an utterly splendid YouTube channel to watch that's got nothing to do with boats. At least, not yet.LinksColin Wareing's breach picture https://x.com/colinwareing1/status/1815994072022102189CRT breach notice https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/28964-lancaster-canal-hollowforth-aqueductRobert Parton announcement https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/british-marine-welcomes-robert-parton-new-presidentGreen Flag awards https://tinyurl.com/canalsgreenflagBurnley Canal Festival https://superslowway.org.uk/events/burnley-canal-festival-2024/My recent videos https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/video/My Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsMy Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutLorna Jane Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@LornaJaneAdventuresGabs' boat re-fit https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/30/vlog-331-hulls-angel/Prior moorings video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/11/12/vlog-316-island-in-the-streams/Archive suggestion https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/10/03/vlog-279-honey-i-shrunk-the-narrowboat/Crow's Nest channel suggestion https://www.youtube.com/@agingwheelsClubhouse chatter channel suggestion https://www.instagram.com/moonbeancoffeeboatMy ebook https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebook/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: bad news for the CRT from the boaters; a new diary of boating events for the summer; and hear how an American went in search of the waterways.Show LinksCRT election statement https://theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/vote-for-rivers-general-electionRivers Trust election statement https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/keep-canals-alive/keep-canals-alive-campaign-update-fourCRT Boaters' Survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2024Braunston bridge repair https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/local-legacy-allows-canal-charity-to-bridge-the-gap-in-braunstonIWA River Trent moorings https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/stoke-bardolph-mooringsStandedge Tunnel canoeing https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/standedge-tunnel/paddle-sports-at-standedgeGrantham Canal Restoration https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/20/vlog-336-if-you-build-it/My boat taken out of water https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/10/vlog-335-nimble-boating/Trailboat festival https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/Standedge Tunnel trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/"A Fortnight is Two Weeks" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=end-RAGD3-oQuirky Rides https://www.twitter.com/QuirkyRidesEmail news items to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, news about changes to canal facilities provided by the CRT; discussion of canals on TV; and an exciting announcement about my long-awaited book!LinksMy ebook: https://www.cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebookVlog 334 Happy Trails https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/Vlog 333 The Write Stuff https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/20/vlog-333-the-write-stuff/Vlog 332 Charging Ahead https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/10/vlog-332-charging-ahead/My tip jar https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsMy Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutVlog 235 (Archive video) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/11/24/vlog-235-the-chair-with-the-panda-on-it/The Brinklow Stool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDQ0IjuEqRkIntrovert Problems https://www.twitter.com/IntrovertProbssSubscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@cruisingthecut?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, details of loads of boating events going on throughout May, the latest canal news, plus a wonderful video recommendation filmed 50 years ago - and a plug for my new eBook!LINKSApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cruising-the-cut-audio-newsletter/id1738833823Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/79o0z5lQEp8ffJPPGMWX7QFund Britain's Waterways campaignhttps://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview/fund-britains-waterways-future-activitiesMontgomery Canal restorationhttps://themontgomerycanal.org.uk/friends/"Float" apphttps://www.float-app.com/Bank holidays explainerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z48djhvElectrika 2024https://electrika.uk/IWA Cavalcadehttps://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2024IWA Trailboat Festivalhttps://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/iwa-announces-2024-trailboat-festivalCrick Boat Showhttps://www.crickboatshow.com/VlogsDutch barge https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/20/vlog-330-going-dutch/Twiggy carpet https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/10/vlog-329-carpet-diem/Lock flight https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/02/vlog-328-the-steepest-lock-flight/Ko-fi tip jarhttps://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutMontgomery Canal Bridge videohttps://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/06/16/vlog-300-the-full-monty/John Porter's 8mm canal film from 1974https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNwIRK5ewYPassport & Pixelshttps://www.instagram.com/passportandpixels/Buy my new eBook!https://ko-fi.com/s/8eb8683664 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, news about new charges from the Canal & River Trust; details of what boaty stuff I've been up to; my top picks for other folk to watch and tune in to; plus any correspondence.LINKSCRT Boaters' Update March 2024 (mooring charges) https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-22-march-2024CRT Boaters' Update February 2024 (licensing): https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-23-february-2024Cotswold Canals: https://cotswoldcanals.org/planning-permission-granted-for-missing-mile-of-historic-canal-restoration/Vlog 327 (Pontcysyllte): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/Vlog 326 (wiring 2): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/17/vlog-326-spaghetti-hoops/Vlog 325 (wiring 1): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/08/vlog-325-wire-in-the-hole/Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutVlog 268 Gate Expectations: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/LastIdiot: https://www.youtube.com/@thelastidiotisnotbornyetWhy I sold my narrowboat: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/03/18/land-ho-boat-for-sale/Kate Bailey (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/bailey_883/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.