A barge moored in Brindley Place Birmingham

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BW Publishes Results Of Moorings Consultation

22 October 2008
British Waterways (BW) is today publishing plans for the future pricing and allocation of its long term moorings in England and Wales. Its decision takes account of responses to a public consultation, market research into a trial of allocating mooring vacancies by tender, BW’s experience of operating a tender process and Government policy for the management of the waterways.

First Mile Posts Set For Unveiling

22 October 2008
A collaboration between the Bradford Motor Education Project (BMEP), British Waterways (BW), the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Society and the Inland Waterways Association (IWA), has resulted in the re-installing of mile posts along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Standedge To Host Spook Spectacular This Hallowe'en

21 October 2008
Hallowe'en is fast approaching so don't hesitate to get your spooky ghoul-filled plans booked now at Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre.

Reconstructed Mon & Brec looks to a bright new future

16 October 2008
The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is preparing to meet the new visitor season head on – fully repaired and with a clear vision that will see its leisure and tourism potential flourish.

Erewash Waterway Volunteers Recognised With Award

15 October 2008
British Waterways (BW) is to recognise the efforts of volunteers from the Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association (ECPDA) for their ongoing promotion and restoration work on the Erewash Canal.

Anderton Boat Lift proves a big draw for artistic youngsters

15 October 2008
Young people are being invited to let their artistic talents take flight as [/in-your-area/cheshire/places-to-go/17/anderton-boat-lift Anderton Boat Lift] plays host to the ninth ‘Big Draw’ – a national initiative aimed at getting the nation drawing.

Waterways To Strike A Blow Against Climate Change

08 October 2008
British Waterways has today announced plans to generate renewable energy at canal and riverside locations across the UK. Working with Partnerships for Renewables, British Waterways is the first public corporation to explore opportunities for wind turbines and small-scale hydro power schemes. The proposals, which could provide annual savings in excess of 100,000 tonnes of CO2, would generate enough power for 45,000 homes – the equivalent to the canalside town of Blackburn.

Birmingham Waterway Volunteers Pick Up Award

07 October 2008
British Waterways (BW) has recognised the work of a Birmingham volunteer project to clean up the city’s canal network.

Get On Board A Canal Boat And Discover A Holiday Like No Other...

07 October 2008
As the cost of European holidays continues to rise, British Waterways is encouraging holidaymakers to consider taking a UK canal holiday as an alternative to foreign travel. Better value breaks can easily be found in the UK, with boating being a green, hassle-free alternative to flying overseas, offering all the adventure of discovering a new environment.

Bugs, Beasties And Canalside Creatures - Make The Most Of The Half Term Break And Explore Your Local Canal

06 October 2008
With autumn in full swing, British Waterways is encouraging families to get out and about on the UK's 2,200-mile network of canals and rivers this half term to sample the rich array of wildlife and take part in its annual Wildlife Survey.