In this episode: sad news about a canal legend plus updates on the current state of the water shortages across the canal network.LinksPrunella Scales https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/fawlty-towers-actor-prunella-scales-dies-at-the-age-of-93
CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesCRT Water FAQ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/drought/water-management-faqsLicensing commission https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensingFacilities changes https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-9-oct-2025#customer-service-facilities-what-you-need-to-knowCRT Annual Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accountsCanal crocodile https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-derbyshire-solve-mystery-of-crocodile-found-in-canal-13452117Recent videos381B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/26/vlog-381b-a-spring-in-my-step/381A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/19/vlog-381a-polepole/380 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/11/vlog-380-the-best-laid-plans/
Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutMy archive on solar power: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/engineering/solar-power/Yorkshire Pop Top Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@YorkshirePopTopAdventuresRCTA Directory https://www.rcta.org.uk/directory/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter October 2025
In this episode, the continuing drought conditions (despite some rain) are causing potential havoc for many boaters, made worse by the impending winter closures for regular maintenance. Plus the usual update on what's going on on my YouTube channel.LinksCRT drought poll https://tinyurl.com/crtdroughtCRT winter closures https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesVlog 379A (Gentian) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/20/vlog-379a-and-mondays/Vlog 378 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/09/vlog-378-wood-it-fit/Vlog 377 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/30/vlog-377-mind-the-gap/Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutWreyland's failed BSS https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/11/18/vlog-252-reg-prescott/BoatBusters on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boatbusters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter September 2025
In this edition, it's crisis time on the canals as what may be the warmest summer on record leaves water levels extremely low, with boaters and businesses frustrated.LinksCRT Drought update https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/drought-conditions-navigation-updateTardebigge reopening https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c620926y4lroAquavista https://www.aquavista.com/CRT boat count https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/national-boat-count-2025Twiggy DIY Vlog 376B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/20/vlog-376b-mercia-me/Vlog 376A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/10/vlog-376a-the-endless-river/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutBlack Country Boating Festival https://bcbf.com/Huddlesford Heritage Gathering https://heritagegathering.uk/Archive vlog The L'Eaudown https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/09/01/vlog-247-the-leaudown/YouTube Pick https://www.youtube.com/@BrightSunTravels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter August 2025
This month: there's not a lot of water around, with drought conditions severely affecting the network.LinksCRT Notices https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesFeed Ducks https://www.feedducks.com/10 Years on YouTube https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/25/10-years-on-youtube/Vlog 375B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/24/vlog-375b-nottingham-forests/Vlog 375A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/20/vlog-375-rush-hour/Fenny Stratford festival https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/fenny-stratford-canal-festival-2023Nantwich Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/2/rcta-nantwich-floating-market-tbcLinlithgow Fun Day https://www.lucs.org.uk/linlithgow-canal-centre/funday19/Wednesfield Canal Festival https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/Brownhills Canal Festival https://lhcrt.org.uk/event/brownhills-canal-festival-2025/Frontcysyllte Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/16/rcta-grindley-brook-floating-marketMilton Keynes Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/23/rcta-milton-keynes-august-bh-floating-marketEllesmere Arm Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/23/rcta-ellesmere-floating-marketBratch Boat Rally https://swcanalsociety.co.uk/Vlog 1 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2015/07/23/episode-1-how-i-came-to-be-buying-a-narrowboat/MV NorthStar https://www.youtube.com/@MVNorthStarFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1269863691589823 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter July 2025
In this episode: a crisis on the River Cam, a bit of "ohh la la!" on YouTube, plus "the next Tom Scott"...LinksCam Conservancy https://www.camconservancy.org/public-announcementCRT crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/lockSafety courses https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/training/our-courses/inland-water-safety-management-courseNew on the Dock (My recent videos)Bon Voyage (France 3) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/27/vlog-373-bon-voyage/L'Eau Rider (France 2) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/20/vlog-372-leau-rider/Cruising Le Cut (France 1) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/10/vlog-371-cruising-le-cut/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Captain's Log (Diary dates)Electrika https://electrika.uk/Gnosall Festival http://www.gnosallcanalfestival.co.uk/Linslade Festival https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/council_events/linslade-canal-festival/The Murky Depths (Archive Video)Slow TV on the Macc https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/01/23/vlog-207-slow-tv-on-the-macc/BFI listing https://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmWorks/158847294Crow's Nest (YouTube pick of the month)Chris Spargo https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisSpargo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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