Focus on the Severn and its boats at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester

The River Severn will come under the spotlight at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this month with a photography exhibition, model boat trail and many other activities. From 5 February to 11 April there will be a photography exhibition and a model boat trail from 14 February – 11 April along with many other activities…

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You’re invited to celebrate canal wildlife at a free nature event in Stoke Bruerne

We’re inviting you to discover the wonderful wildlife that thrives along their local canals at a special ‘Nurturing Nature’ event, at the Canal Museum in Stoke Bruerne. We’re bringing together wildlife experts, hands‑on demonstrations and activities designed to help people explore and enjoy the natural world on their doorstep. The event will be on Saturday…

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Candela’s hydrofoil ferry just rewrote the limits of electric boats

Electric boats and ferries are starting to become more common, but they have typically been confined to short, fixed routes with expensive, purpose-built charging infrastructure. This week, Swedish electric boat maker Candela set out to prove that those limits are no longer necessary – and did so in record-setting fashion. Candela’s P-12, the world’s first…

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Essential maintenance on iconic swing bridge enters final phase

A programme of essential maintenance on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which celebrates its centenary this year, will enter its final phase next month and will be completed on schedule in March. Swing bridge on the River Weaver Navigation The works We’re carrying out the vital works to the bridge, which crosses the River Weaver near…

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UK canal lovers called to lend a hand and volunteer with us

We need more hands on deck and are inviting you to discover a host of ways to give some time canal-side in their local community, with a programme of welcome sessions announced this week. Volunteering near Leicester Built by hand 250 years ago as the freight arteries that fuelled the Industrial Revolution, canals don’t look…

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