The Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter!

In this edition, news including why a hireboat firm is cancelling holidays because the of the state of the canals; a recall notice for some Honda outboards; and something to enjoy at Christmas!LinksHonda recall https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2024/October/product-recall-honda-marine-outboard-engineHoliday cancellations https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rlx6y2dzgoWinter moorings https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/moorings/winter-mooringsWallace & Gromit https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2024/wallace-and-gromit-vengeance-most-fowlVlog 349: Twiggy's transom https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/30/vlog-349-a-soggy-bottom/Vlog 348: Skylark https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/20/vlog-348-all-aboard-the-skylark/Vlog 347: Fjords cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/10/vlog-347-fjord-fiesta/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Vlog 170: Pontcysyllte trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2019/04/21/vlog-170-vertigo/Vlog 114: Edstone https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/10/31/vlog-114-size-matters/Vlog 327: Pontcysyllte empty https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/Proper DIY https://www.youtube.com/@properdiy

In this edition, news of the Canal & River Trust's just-released Annual Report, details of my upcoming YouTube videos, and a note about why I'm going to be re-numbering these podcasts from next time.LinksCRT Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accountsFund Britain's Waterways https://waterways.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Media-Release-Representation-to-Autumn-2024-Budget.pdfPub closure news https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/50-pubs-closed-each-month-in-the-first-half-of-year/Barbridge Inn on Rightmove https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149503505#/Barbridge Inn on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theoldebarbridgeinnEllesmere Lottery boost https://tinyurl.com/CRTEllesmereFundsVlog 345 (Gabs) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/22/vlog-345-gifts-of-the-gabs/Vlog 344 (aluminium boats) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/10/vlog-344-otterly-delightful/Vlog 343 (Stafford Riverway Link) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/30/vlog-343-the-missing-link/Book a narrowboat holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutVlog 311 (Southampton Boat Show) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/09/20/vlog-311-the-show-must-go-on/Casual Navigation https://www.youtube.com/@CasualNavigationAndrew Clayton on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/notejuste/flat-bottomed-hulls-16-09-2024-1028My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut

On this edition, news of a major chemical spill into the canal, social dates for your September diary, and a fluffy recommendation for what to watch on YouTube.Show links:Chemical leak FAQ https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/toxic-chemical-spill-walsall-faqsCRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesShardlow Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/144705997759926/Black Country Boating Festival https://bcnsociety.com/event/black-country-boating-festival-13-15-september-2024/Oxford Canal Festival https://www.oxfordcanalfestival.com/Tipton Canal Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/841132494128713/Vlog 343 The Missing LinkVlog 342 Transom Devil https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/20/vlog-342-transom-devil/Vlog 341 You can't Hurry Glove https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/10/vlog-341-you-cant-hurry-glove/Ko-fi.com https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsPatreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutBook a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutLock gate installation https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/Lock gate manufacture https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2018/04/22/vlog-131-star-gate/Girl with the Dogs https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogsGirl with the Dogs 2 https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogs212Sailing Aventura https://www.instagram.com/sailing.aventura

Welcome to the audio edition of the 'Cruising the Cut' monthly newsletter. In this episode, news of a catastrophe for the canals in Lancashire, dates for your diary throughout August, and a suggestion of an utterly splendid YouTube channel to watch that's got nothing to do with boats. At least, not yet.LinksColin Wareing's breach picture https://x.com/colinwareing1/status/1815994072022102189CRT breach notice https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/28964-lancaster-canal-hollowforth-aqueductRobert Parton announcement https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/british-marine-welcomes-robert-parton-new-presidentGreen Flag awards https://tinyurl.com/canalsgreenflagBurnley Canal Festival https://superslowway.org.uk/events/burnley-canal-festival-2024/My recent videos https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/video/My Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsMy Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutLorna Jane Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@LornaJaneAdventuresGabs' boat re-fit https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/30/vlog-331-hulls-angel/Prior moorings video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/11/12/vlog-316-island-in-the-streams/Archive suggestion https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/10/03/vlog-279-honey-i-shrunk-the-narrowboat/Crow's Nest channel suggestion https://www.youtube.com/@agingwheelsClubhouse chatter channel suggestion https://www.instagram.com/moonbeancoffeeboatMy ebook https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebook/

In this episode: bad news for the CRT from the boaters; a new diary of boating events for the summer; and hear how an American went in search of the waterways.Show LinksCRT election statement https://theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/vote-for-rivers-general-electionRivers Trust election statement https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/keep-canals-alive/keep-canals-alive-campaign-update-fourCRT Boaters' Survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2024Braunston bridge repair https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/local-legacy-allows-canal-charity-to-bridge-the-gap-in-braunstonIWA River Trent moorings https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/stoke-bardolph-mooringsStandedge Tunnel canoeing https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/standedge-tunnel/paddle-sports-at-standedgeGrantham Canal Restoration https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/20/vlog-336-if-you-build-it/My boat taken out of water https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/10/vlog-335-nimble-boating/Trailboat festival https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/Standedge Tunnel trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/"A Fortnight is Two Weeks" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=end-RAGD3-oQuirky Rides https://www.twitter.com/QuirkyRidesEmail news items to newsletter@cruisingthecut.co.uk

In this episode, news about changes to canal facilities provided by the CRT; discussion of canals on TV; and an exciting announcement about my long-awaited book!LinksMy ebook: https://www.cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebookVlog 334 Happy Trails https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/Vlog 333 The Write Stuff https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/20/vlog-333-the-write-stuff/Vlog 332 Charging Ahead https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/10/vlog-332-charging-ahead/My tip jar https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsMy Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutVlog 235 (Archive video) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/11/24/vlog-235-the-chair-with-the-panda-on-it/The Brinklow Stool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDQ0IjuEqRkIntrovert Problems https://www.twitter.com/IntrovertProbssSubscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@cruisingthecut?sub_confirmation=1