Leeds & Liverpool to open in two stages
British Waterways has announced that the closed section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is to re-open in two stages,after the latest review of the reservoir levels.
Lymm to Preston Brook
Sunday 12th September 2010 Again managed to get up at 6.30 and off for nearly an hour brisk walk – part tow path and part bits of Lymm I had never seen before.
Manchester to Lymm
Saturday 11th September 2010 Up early and a 2 mile brisk walk up the Rochdale Nine ( and yes, they were all full and overflowing for those of you familiar)
To Castlefield
Friday 10th September 2010 Up easily – usual couple of miles brisk walk at seven – found a paper shop too! Target Plank Lane Swing Bridge when it opens at 8.30am
On the way to Dover
Thursday 9th September 2010 Well, I did offer! And now’s the time to get things under way!
Mugs Wanted?
Here is an article from one of our members who wishes to stay anonymous – comments would be welcome as its another thing we are being asked by BW to help champion.
Now an Algae problem for the L&L
There is more bad news for the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The shortage of water is leading to a new problem – the lack of boat movement is allowing blue green algae to spread fast on some parts of the canal.
More help offered for Kayaking Challenge
Following a request to the National Community Boat Association, www.national-cba.co.uk/ we learned at the weekend that Dream Achievers, based at Shipley on the L&L will provide a crew and boat as a support vessel for the Challenge.
Leeds and Liverpool East update
Following a chat with Debbie Lumb,North West Waterways Manager on Friday she was hopeful of improvements on the eastern side of the summit during the next week as
Narrowboat support wanted
Starting on SEPTEMBER 11th 2010 Justin, Skibum, JP, Mitchell and Steve will begin making their way 240 miles along the UK inland waterways in a kayak