Eastern grey squirrel on today’s #Towpathstroll #UKCanals 🤳

Eastern grey squirrel on today’s #Towpathstroll #UKCanals 🤳
Currently there are national protests around boating license fees
No license ≠ vagrant
There's also been drought advice
Little movement ≠ vagrant
Nomadism is part of the lifestyle for many
No fixed mooring ≠ vagrant or vacant
& with laws changing what exactly is a 'vagrant' anyway?
Having a sad month on the canal...
At the tail of last week our neighbours boat had an attempted robbery in broad daylight...
Now another boat has been set on fire and they aren't certain if the person was inside/ has sunk below...
On asking they said they were likely 'a vagrant'...
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Not far from Shardlow by Neil Smith 🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
We were delighted to welcome visitors from Lichfield’s twin towns, Limburg an der Lahn and Sainte‑Foy‑lès‑Lyon, for a canal tour.
Volunteers shared the story of restoration, wildlife improvements and future plans, with guests amazed the project is entirely volunteer-led.
Tonight’s episode is a little shorter than usual, but the pause feels serendipitous. Join us as we rediscover the impotance of the night within a tumulutuous noisy world. We also join boater @anamca.bsky.social for a view through her window.
#podcast #ukcanals #wellbeing
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It's #WorldAnimalDay and there is so much wildlife to see along our beautiful canals, from swans to butterflies... and if you're lucky you might just see a Kingfisher! #WildlifeSunday #KeepCanalsAlive #Canal #Charity #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals #BoatHire
An informative video with a good summary of current work and progress on the Montgomery Canal. Not to mention some exciting personal news of his own. Llongyfarchiadau! #UKCanals
Some gorgeous photos of the Grand Union Canal taken by our wonderful volunteer Kevin last week. We just love spending our time volunteering on the water every day 💙🌊 #Ukcanals #Volunteers #Boathire #Charity #GrandUnionCanal #SaturdayMood
For now, it’s a digger in the foreground, but look beyond the bucket… 👀
There’s the lift bridge in the frame, waiting patiently, as another piece of the canal takes shape.
One day, boats will pass through here. For now, we dig. ☺️
Today is #WorldSmileDay. We are lucky enough to meet so many wonderful groups of people everyday. Seeing our community enjoy their experience makes it all worthwhile for us. It's why we love what we do 💙 #Volunteer #BoatHire #FridayFeeling #Friyay #Charity #Ukcanals #Community
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Richard & Maxine, who live on NB Mrs Pickles🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
Dumper issues meant we couldn’t complete this week’s concrete pour, so the team switched focus to drainage.
A 150mm connection and inspection chambers were installed, and the drain crossing onto our land was picked up.
Now backfilled, with benching and covers to follow.
Transforming Ball’s Bridge
#PostProcess #Artyear #ukcanals #canal #bridges