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British Waterways Begins Towpath Works In Kensal

05 May 2006
On Monday 8 May, British Waterways, which cares for 100 miles of canals and rivers and 110 acres of docks in London , will start work to widen and resurface an 800-metre section of towpath on the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal between Old Oak Lane and Ladbroke Grove.

Folk On The Flight

05 May 2006
On Thursday 11 May, from 1pm-2pm, alternative folk/soul band 'Nimomashtic' will be performing in the gardens of Caen Hill Café, on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Devizes.

Crick Boat Show: Last Chance To Book Space At Bank Holiday Extravaganza!

02 May 2006
A very limited number of exhibition spaces are still available at this year's Crick Boat Show, which will take place at the magnificent Crick Marina in Northamptonshire from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 May (May Bank Holiday weekend).

Ealing Mayor Launches New 'Walking Around Hanwell' Leaflet

02 May 2006
To encourage people to enjoy walking their local canal in Ealing, British Waterways, London Borough of Ealing and Transport for London's good going campaign are launching a four-mile self-guided walking leaflet which follows a route through Hanwell and Osterley Park along the Grand Union Canal.

Section 8 Boat Removed

02 May 2006
On Friday 28 April British Waterways removed a boat from the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal under Section 8(2) of the British Waterways Act 1983.

Cutting Edge Technology Portrays 200 Years Of History In New Photography World Record

02 May 2006
A new world record has been set with the largest ever digital photograph taken from a single camera position at one of the UK's most vibrant waterside locations - the regenerated Gas Street Canal Basin in the heart of Birmingham's city centre.

Brentford Waterside Festival Offers Free Fun For All The Family

28 April 2006
With all the colour and splendour of a carnival, the food and drink of a farmers' market and the sounds and entertainment of a street party, the Brentford Waterside Festival taking place on Saturday 27 May of the bank holiday weekend is set to be a dazzling affair.

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