The Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter!

In this edition: canal news including a renewed focus on boaters by the CRT; notes about my upcoming videos including a Christmas special; and good news from TikTok!LinksCRT Boating Pledge https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/better-boatingBoatLife 2024 video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/02/25/vlog-324-dreamboats/Lynch Motors https://www.lynchmotors.co.uk/news/introducing-first-electric-hybrid-drop-solution-red-snapperTimothy West BBC Obit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvoVlog 352Vlog 351 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/20/vlog-351-resins-to-be-cheerful/Vlog 350 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/10/vlog-350-glue-monday/"Snowy Scenes" 2021 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/01/24/snowy-scenes/The Tim Traveller https://www.youtube.com/@TheTimTravellerPodcast thumbnail image background from Bonnie Moreland on Flickr (public domain) https://www.flickr.com/photos/icetsarina/

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

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

In this edition, details of loads of boating events going on throughout May, the latest canal news, plus a wonderful video recommendation filmed 50 years ago - and a plug for my new eBook!LINKSApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cruising-the-cut-audio-newsletter/id1738833823Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/79o0z5lQEp8ffJPPGMWX7QFund Britain's Waterways campaignhttps://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview/fund-britains-waterways-future-activitiesMontgomery Canal restorationhttps://themontgomerycanal.org.uk/friends/"Float" apphttps://www.float-app.com/Bank holidays explainerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z48djhvElectrika 2024https://electrika.uk/IWA Cavalcadehttps://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2024IWA Trailboat Festivalhttps://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/iwa-announces-2024-trailboat-festivalCrick Boat Showhttps://www.crickboatshow.com/VlogsDutch barge https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/20/vlog-330-going-dutch/Twiggy carpet https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/10/vlog-329-carpet-diem/Lock flight https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/02/vlog-328-the-steepest-lock-flight/Ko-fi tip jarhttps://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutMontgomery Canal Bridge videohttps://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/06/16/vlog-300-the-full-monty/John Porter's 8mm canal film from 1974https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNwIRK5ewYPassport & Pixelshttps://www.instagram.com/passportandpixels/Buy my new eBook!https://ko-fi.com/s/8eb8683664

In this edition, news about new charges from the Canal & River Trust; details of what boaty stuff I've been up to; my top picks for other folk to watch and tune in to; plus any correspondence.LINKSCRT Boaters' Update March 2024 (mooring charges) https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-22-march-2024CRT Boaters' Update February 2024 (licensing): https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-23-february-2024Cotswold Canals: https://cotswoldcanals.org/planning-permission-granted-for-missing-mile-of-historic-canal-restoration/Vlog 327 (Pontcysyllte): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/Vlog 326 (wiring 2): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/17/vlog-326-spaghetti-hoops/Vlog 325 (wiring 1): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/08/vlog-325-wire-in-the-hole/Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohnsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCutVlog 268 Gate Expectations: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/LastIdiot: https://www.youtube.com/@thelastidiotisnotbornyetWhy I sold my narrowboat: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/03/18/land-ho-boat-for-sale/Kate Bailey (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/bailey_883/