tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16898474700624065852024-03-27T06:37:27.032+00:00NB CoventinaThe adventures of Narrowboat Coventina and 'Nugget' our little Patterdale Terrier... NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-48179146851198390662024-03-02T16:31:00.000+00:002024-03-02T16:31:58.025+00:00Dog greeting cards<p>In my 'senior years' I was able to take up drawing, something I had always wanted to do, but never had the time. I had a couple of lessons from a professional, but I am mainly self taught, passing the London Art College 'Pet Portraits' course with distinction.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamn8X9mx3wAfc5YkyNMcaZuHxlB_QQG_FJpqUrr2agNWzpV4xvTye7RFUfD6vF05Xl8jktYl3yP6-E6DeSc-zqMKnVT-_zObfBa9C-R-tja1_z0wTbcvCNKr_s8wsSHPueXa6rxsfaRANNINDWOehJ1dlCr3YITrWOS7z0-wxRtp65hUvicHc7Lo-2-8/s4518/20240221_160547.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4518" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamn8X9mx3wAfc5YkyNMcaZuHxlB_QQG_FJpqUrr2agNWzpV4xvTye7RFUfD6vF05Xl8jktYl3yP6-E6DeSc-zqMKnVT-_zObfBa9C-R-tja1_z0wTbcvCNKr_s8wsSHPueXa6rxsfaRANNINDWOehJ1dlCr3YITrWOS7z0-wxRtp65hUvicHc7Lo-2-8/s320/20240221_160547.jpg" width="320" /></a>I have recently opened an Etsy shop <a href="http://Pastelpoochesbyhelen.Etsy.com">Pastelpoochesbyhelen.Etsy.com</a> selling greeting cards with different breeds of dog on, which I hope to build up slowly but surely. The original artwork is drawn using pastel pencils on Pastelmat paper and professionally printed onto blank greeting cards for any occasion. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GAH1XA6khh_VlfvnszeBdXU3exv0JBQyXSFt1YV7eUY5epDZR2Ie1JG5PssgVL4t366lqcVa1uEUBS4rwdpk7SLr70aAo9q0T2QvrmHoj52nxtQakQ629jNhjBXKYSrvr5maVv1FO4-E943Vl6UqVAZlExL-NLYJnMTS4LZQf09_nFVXjb7RDqUcdqs/s3533/20240214_122413.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="3533" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GAH1XA6khh_VlfvnszeBdXU3exv0JBQyXSFt1YV7eUY5epDZR2Ie1JG5PssgVL4t366lqcVa1uEUBS4rwdpk7SLr70aAo9q0T2QvrmHoj52nxtQakQ629jNhjBXKYSrvr5maVv1FO4-E943Vl6UqVAZlExL-NLYJnMTS4LZQf09_nFVXjb7RDqUcdqs/s320/20240214_122413.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nugget</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-62079547592600731672024-03-02T16:28:00.002+00:002024-03-02T16:38:30.132+00:00Sandiacre Lock Cottages Open Day Feb 2024<div style="text-align: justify;">On 18 February we visited Sandiacre Lock Cottages on the Erewash Canal for an Open day which they hold on a monthly basis. The cottages were built in 1779 and became derelict in 1961. They were condemned by British Waterways and due for demolition in 1964. However they were saved by members of the '<a href="https://www.ecpda.org.uk/index.php/home" target="_blank">Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association'</a> who purchased and have lovingly restored them. It was great to look around and the volunteers were on hand to give some interesting historical facts. They had some wonderful quintessential English refreshments available for just a nominal donation. 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Brian was only too happy to accommodate our request.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7GRIExxw5XQtBMnRpRXaqjy5-88FS4FSJI0o9T5aEWsQlPNOv1GzObGfulvVwuhmwh6EZry5bB1Hi0YxFW7_96yTTlNompkAIMl3GvKF3DsZtOkJwwcEug4dp73d8VC5I8cVmtIdIVBTrTLPLA-p7pSZl4zw9M0W9vD3ov_NAnFHIXRJENeYSubgJlo/s1600/IMG-20230929-WA0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7GRIExxw5XQtBMnRpRXaqjy5-88FS4FSJI0o9T5aEWsQlPNOv1GzObGfulvVwuhmwh6EZry5bB1Hi0YxFW7_96yTTlNompkAIMl3GvKF3DsZtOkJwwcEug4dp73d8VC5I8cVmtIdIVBTrTLPLA-p7pSZl4zw9M0W9vD3ov_NAnFHIXRJENeYSubgJlo/s320/IMG-20230929-WA0001.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeCDTpGjolXNKY-0k_oiOlxC_uWnlxQYcUMi9_NaDgFrLdBA2A1gEtbT3Nc2Ou3mM8T-i7k_j28dKMXOQGkBHR3QkvjoM5YHc1u8Ofs-KOxDthMGpdQkrooIkiBmG5Oqc0mgaggMizcu2GqQQN3UsnEStmedAtzXec2nxvpwDRDn85WhWWMl4wFypVQo/s1824/IMG-20230929-WA0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="1368" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeCDTpGjolXNKY-0k_oiOlxC_uWnlxQYcUMi9_NaDgFrLdBA2A1gEtbT3Nc2Ou3mM8T-i7k_j28dKMXOQGkBHR3QkvjoM5YHc1u8Ofs-KOxDthMGpdQkrooIkiBmG5Oqc0mgaggMizcu2GqQQN3UsnEStmedAtzXec2nxvpwDRDn85WhWWMl4wFypVQo/s320/IMG-20230929-WA0003.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> Brian set to work and then called us within 2 weeks to collect the completed vane. We couldn't be happier with it, its great. ๐ <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RixewelEHTLyn3EZS7T6_jqyNueM6BwWwkN4SNt7LwATUEqt0PRVIIIFW9THhsPmMqd1d7rUOEvqBKpmpnAE7LlGX-k3Gfukm-2NHxKbpdd_7HC_z2TRSoaT3Ym4kSTWLNYmDuKggBLKyFjr74yP9DmFgS8-S8pMSzEksFfr-47VpsTghxF1nIehnlw/s1924/20231005_123200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1924" data-original-width="1622" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RixewelEHTLyn3EZS7T6_jqyNueM6BwWwkN4SNt7LwATUEqt0PRVIIIFW9THhsPmMqd1d7rUOEvqBKpmpnAE7LlGX-k3Gfukm-2NHxKbpdd_7HC_z2TRSoaT3Ym4kSTWLNYmDuKggBLKyFjr74yP9DmFgS8-S8pMSzEksFfr-47VpsTghxF1nIehnlw/s320/20231005_123200.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /><div>Brian has a website <a href="http://www.briangreaves.com" target="_blank">www.briangreaves.com </a> . We also follow Heidi on her Narrowboat Pirate YouTube channel, which has a section on one of her vlogs about Brian which is really interesting to watch, click here to watch this episode <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-2U3sgoadI" target="_blank"> Narrowboat Pirate Youtube</a> <br /><p><br /></p></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-30989111643318404622023-09-10T18:14:00.001+01:002023-09-10T18:17:44.541+01:00Shardlow Inland Port Festival 2023<p> This weekend has been HOT! but it didn't stop a huge turn out for the Inland Port Festival. What a great event with lots of stalls, activities and Heritage working boats. Here are some photos from today.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHois2VF999mit-iQzpn25sLgwjZq3IVfq1TuMuGdjN86b3jzC5pgy7KGJesAMxhGi-fm_yNHwXAWOucHMYNtbcp6Zi-Tx0fZf9RgzZEBzrhiHpM1V93kP6S6rp9S0il0hHhEH69-BaiOv9xSUs1tFHPhG-Rr3b8zDUtWPe-HKtNxMqy76yPNkb-Ontlo/s4137/20230910_115046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4137" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHois2VF999mit-iQzpn25sLgwjZq3IVfq1TuMuGdjN86b3jzC5pgy7KGJesAMxhGi-fm_yNHwXAWOucHMYNtbcp6Zi-Tx0fZf9RgzZEBzrhiHpM1V93kP6S6rp9S0il0hHhEH69-BaiOv9xSUs1tFHPhG-Rr3b8zDUtWPe-HKtNxMqy76yPNkb-Ontlo/s320/20230910_115046.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cRHri0Ojt3IbmSaZD3N0NhNmNWoqGBO2l1VtJPPC1r_WciXhbH3WxfDM7VP93rL6K3JXbaQ3Zgw7Lyj77wHkUI1Ep7HE1XdcsqnMQWQMc3lBEA2YK9phbSknHb7fQEj2jcAUcB_ltcVEOOdFIwc7tC7sDlKlTHW_hq1oENYWsElCFMtnq3i6JSkMhXg/s4624/20230910_105322.jpg" style="clear: right; 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We have had great fun on the trip, seen some wonderful views, wildlife and met some lovely people. This final part covers the journey from Atherstone through to Shardlow.</p><p>The night before we left Atherstone we enjoyed a delicious meal at 'Herbs and Spices'. The food was excellent and as you can take your own alcohol and Aldi is a couple of minutes walk away, this made the evening just perfect. ๐๐ท </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdcSlqhCci3lU1b5bu7CppuTCqE-Sq_pf12AKuusqOgNgfzbWNGLnw1Ldm7Uw_slzMRSELmG_InRnWCW8X5jxJVjVlA4JIJRi64oKmz2movpZC735pU1N-C5NQSEcNvSnJqXuS8cXGuONf4Gb6BbAgF4EBeD-NNV1sbQpoDksQdYztYzguDnckMAUaDI/s4624/20230714_193350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="2604" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdcSlqhCci3lU1b5bu7CppuTCqE-Sq_pf12AKuusqOgNgfzbWNGLnw1Ldm7Uw_slzMRSELmG_InRnWCW8X5jxJVjVlA4JIJRi64oKmz2movpZC735pU1N-C5NQSEcNvSnJqXuS8cXGuONf4Gb6BbAgF4EBeD-NNV1sbQpoDksQdYztYzguDnckMAUaDI/s320/20230714_193350.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>The following morning we came down 9 of the 11 Atherstone locks and managed to moor just before the heavens opened! After calling at Bradley Green CRT services the following morning (great pressure on the water tap here) ๐ we moored for the evening between bridge 63 and the pipe bridge, where once again the rain came down in droves. Over the next couple of days we descended the two Glascote locks which were quite busy and through to Fradley South.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPC1pTzlzL-czjOZBuKVtGKeCRRJrR4FM0GP_3jjsBjdK8XlXu6w-tqJnttKobFatmnDtIF42Bmz0UqcJ9OtNhdCVBD3ABHqDnMEKuqaC4IdNdAxM8LcZfJudUd0_S-yuCUFZnO2K-BZvLp0azae_wVn5bi3bfOmy1yJ9mBzwdHGdAYVUym0cpJ5pQu0/s4032/20230717_085905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPC1pTzlzL-czjOZBuKVtGKeCRRJrR4FM0GP_3jjsBjdK8XlXu6w-tqJnttKobFatmnDtIF42Bmz0UqcJ9OtNhdCVBD3ABHqDnMEKuqaC4IdNdAxM8LcZfJudUd0_S-yuCUFZnO2K-BZvLp0azae_wVn5bi3bfOmy1yJ9mBzwdHGdAYVUym0cpJ5pQu0/s320/20230717_085905.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glascote Locks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The following morning, we descended the locks at Fradley Junction (as always, there were some wonderful volunteers to help) and arrived at Alrewas just in time to catch the bus into Lichfield to enjoy some lunch sat out in the sun.</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IY6twE45OEmzjB4ZM1PPjbEGWekTtHcRPMujN1eFONXBebgGl3uop94rwEFoZyCD1OA2tzWmO1d4DinZTEmdAp5cw4eTUsGwOXsCNbXyvjRRyXQXhwdkCcvkjxsjkWjmHr3g8MKiRVAOB3XFHX2QutQOj8b95JIXVaZYCwShZVEhWqaw9oPCOzywYXU/s3004/20230719_133612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3004" data-original-width="2027" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IY6twE45OEmzjB4ZM1PPjbEGWekTtHcRPMujN1eFONXBebgGl3uop94rwEFoZyCD1OA2tzWmO1d4DinZTEmdAp5cw4eTUsGwOXsCNbXyvjRRyXQXhwdkCcvkjxsjkWjmHr3g8MKiRVAOB3XFHX2QutQOj8b95JIXVaZYCwShZVEhWqaw9oPCOzywYXU/s320/20230719_133612.jpg" width="216" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lichfield Cathedral</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The bus takes approximately 30 mins from Alrewas and is worth a visit to see the many historical buildings and a look around the amazing <a href="https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/" target="_blank">Cathedral</a> built 1340. In the evening, it was lovely to have a catch up with Ian, Lin and their lovely dog Marley on Narrowboat Probity.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHh2AhdQpsiKfD52_ythq1g8dAuE1U__Le_5J-pMAzi9Hse7bW7Q6Qlb3HiKnCKzjfMp2ip-ZMDdj9V4Vug8_2gbnqZdBfeA_-PDroYtJj33x-48iEmQDRawXFyGJG4cjcKrWfzpcTvgmcNy0xgU8gI_HKQojY6yDMVVqP1EYJJW-RGPGHQPIcNCQXy8/s4624/20230720_110754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHh2AhdQpsiKfD52_ythq1g8dAuE1U__Le_5J-pMAzi9Hse7bW7Q6Qlb3HiKnCKzjfMp2ip-ZMDdj9V4Vug8_2gbnqZdBfeA_-PDroYtJj33x-48iEmQDRawXFyGJG4cjcKrWfzpcTvgmcNy0xgU8gI_HKQojY6yDMVVqP1EYJJW-RGPGHQPIcNCQXy8/s320/20230720_110754.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tatenhill Lock</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The next day we descended the locks to Branston and moored for the evening there. We walked into the village in the evening and enjoyed a very tasty meal from the Chinese take away. There is also a handy Co-op store in the village, not to mention a couple of Pubs!</div><div>The following day we headed towards Burton Upon Trent, calling at Shobnall Marina for fuel and other items from the excellent Chandlery. The fuel price here was reasonable at .95p per litre. The staff are always helpful and friendly.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8KZaXp2xQl2cyy0rtFyweOA7DkW8ohXT-UvG80Zcfn8JbWtZjbXIw5UCWca8usjfU9QaXll6OqnzFSbtnFPsYJ85nkxHyJzaKQKR6LqJWasPnwYq3wdf75tr0a-6vpMmgL-ScJyw1h0EEnZOD99rODV5npRZdGGTsZsJFv75qaZRN00_iI2yl8X63lk/s4032/20230721_095352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8KZaXp2xQl2cyy0rtFyweOA7DkW8ohXT-UvG80Zcfn8JbWtZjbXIw5UCWca8usjfU9QaXll6OqnzFSbtnFPsYJ85nkxHyJzaKQKR6LqJWasPnwYq3wdf75tr0a-6vpMmgL-ScJyw1h0EEnZOD99rODV5npRZdGGTsZsJFv75qaZRN00_iI2yl8X63lk/s320/20230721_095352.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just outside Shobnall Marina</td></tr></tbody></table>The aromas from the hops at the Marston's Brewery nearby were very tempting๐บ. We walked into Burton-Upon -Trent to top up our supplies at Lidl. Unfortunately the rain poured once again that afternoon and also the following day. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVgN6u8_lyhZO5QxDxtO1vLDa8H9g-EPbRxD8ctB9ObkMM4wtNx3bTvV9kosUB9RU-DfTYUm0uC8xmq0JH8cm5-KBVvtRGxqAK7kGHeaWCd2e0LSTSZHYHZmnYqNxblEg0EiiDda9Dl2a_n0Rl59bHy86yGL39WmClQdetdMVynJ9cN1kVh6Nu3GeC5I/s4624/20230723_124052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVgN6u8_lyhZO5QxDxtO1vLDa8H9g-EPbRxD8ctB9ObkMM4wtNx3bTvV9kosUB9RU-DfTYUm0uC8xmq0JH8cm5-KBVvtRGxqAK7kGHeaWCd2e0LSTSZHYHZmnYqNxblEg0EiiDda9Dl2a_n0Rl59bHy86yGL39WmClQdetdMVynJ9cN1kVh6Nu3GeC5I/s320/20230723_124052.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunday Roast at the Green Man Willington</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>However, we were soon cheered up on the Sunday, as when we arrived at Willington, we were in time for the Sunday roast at the Green Man. It was very tasty and the adult portion was extremely generous - we will definitely be returning.</div><div>On our way back to Shardlow, we had an overnight stay just above Swarkestone Lock and had a walk on the footpath through the fields of corn and poppies to the River Trent.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYTC8cHZeJnF2c2NvsKSgp4KFyL74C0opuRXv8g5yIGkspIcMAV26DVJpeCbGWmuHCZweUpLODFvrMMOgW6DSOHr7Gnit9yhdTcIw_xlbu2H6JwxRyxF0jEsaQXlg12oDqe7GEKQbItT06M3wp3mHfvZu8th_l0U52oqHfeok7ujxkRTngI7Y0MpuUdk/s4624/20230724_170217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYTC8cHZeJnF2c2NvsKSgp4KFyL74C0opuRXv8g5yIGkspIcMAV26DVJpeCbGWmuHCZweUpLODFvrMMOgW6DSOHr7Gnit9yhdTcIw_xlbu2H6JwxRyxF0jEsaQXlg12oDqe7GEKQbItT06M3wp3mHfvZu8th_l0U52oqHfeok7ujxkRTngI7Y0MpuUdk/s320/20230724_170217.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">18th Century 5 arch Bridge over the River Trent</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbDwudwmBuKyNIriRBk_ESrUxO-Q_ItnD6EurxsbgIPAMNsaE1ejS_g5JnezsR0PTcdDvOXGktKekPR7Mr7v6-jEus89p7aX2ZfZa6_M2VOyTVm4oOpNnCmzyyCWVJYgUEWDtL8h4uIgMaQWRpc80UYkA63OrNzTK-xh3t6AlhA441YA0uiX_3h5GqQQ/s4624/20230724_165121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="2604" height="513" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbDwudwmBuKyNIriRBk_ESrUxO-Q_ItnD6EurxsbgIPAMNsaE1ejS_g5JnezsR0PTcdDvOXGktKekPR7Mr7v6-jEus89p7aX2ZfZa6_M2VOyTVm4oOpNnCmzyyCWVJYgUEWDtL8h4uIgMaQWRpc80UYkA63OrNzTK-xh3t6AlhA441YA0uiX_3h5GqQQ/w180-h513/20230724_165121.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div>So we have completed the Leicester Ring once again. Last year we cruised it anti clockwise and this year clockwise. We have moored at different locations and surprisingly have seen many new places. The main difference was the weather. Last year it was so hot and it was upsetting to see the fields of ruined crops, however this year a lot wetter, however the crops were really thriving which was so good to see. We have seen lots of wonderful wildlife including a snake swimming ๐ฎ, and would love to share some photos below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXJF4oFJoNt_AsqWjk1fDC2F8d7KZKoT32udhDXx3HB6DPfdytMNuX3AocPR4lq2Oekpx9AlCJ_AvHgJuPNwR3P9oOVQOxIxdc-uDwVKg6z9Zye2BRCKx8dM8WxvB5M1LQ83VHPDZNJU4D2N6pO3z_fgIiSOuw1SSYoBLFwgCZd-2oUb74eaa4XRSVUw/s1751/20230626_161429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1515" data-original-width="1751" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXJF4oFJoNt_AsqWjk1fDC2F8d7KZKoT32udhDXx3HB6DPfdytMNuX3AocPR4lq2Oekpx9AlCJ_AvHgJuPNwR3P9oOVQOxIxdc-uDwVKg6z9Zye2BRCKx8dM8WxvB5M1LQ83VHPDZNJU4D2N6pO3z_fgIiSOuw1SSYoBLFwgCZd-2oUb74eaa4XRSVUw/s320/20230626_161429.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0yKpZ1cvrvDlBNirrMXd6z2asPb83mbiER5RFMO4lzqOItWenFHIOxSw3osHLqCXsjdaiDTjwJrSpjQ4xHnKbSxFX1KFICsybSBoB09XL5GrqVl4b4xVVeFSLl64tlWw9z61-o7KTSQ7zvAniYTocbh0IOb7NJeFX-f3kvQpQi4SWi7ym0ppclLK1Mqg/s3798/20230709_170859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div> <br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-11148590353357014362023-07-11T18:34:00.003+01:002023-07-12T21:32:42.168+01:00Engine stops dead - carpet round the propeller!!! <p style="text-align: justify;">Over the last week we have travelled from the Welford Arm towards Atherstone.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The length of the Welford Arm is only 1.6 miles long, a lovely canal with only one lock. CRT services, a pub and a marina at the end. This was the first time we have navigated the arm and we were pleasantly surprised. A short walk into the village takes you to a small convenience shop. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o7WsGI1f4_R7pvPAmIe01Dgq-oP8UnJvaU45ThsM1VeUTnS3cqh_2pgOnPGZRX8kFVMwGENc3SOKaWnefjGOmIMivQmJzYuMmpiH8sCfImNT2bPiaAncymt7TgBgOVXTk0WRq66DfU61C9VIV9PASWUcfFkZWfwQRJ179rmyfoCkgx44VlU7xJahBf0/s1600/IMG-20230704-WA0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o7WsGI1f4_R7pvPAmIe01Dgq-oP8UnJvaU45ThsM1VeUTnS3cqh_2pgOnPGZRX8kFVMwGENc3SOKaWnefjGOmIMivQmJzYuMmpiH8sCfImNT2bPiaAncymt7TgBgOVXTk0WRq66DfU61C9VIV9PASWUcfFkZWfwQRJ179rmyfoCkgx44VlU7xJahBf0/s320/IMG-20230704-WA0002.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nugget meets Postman Pat in Welford</td></tr></tbody></table></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Back on the Grand Union Canal, we made our way to the top of the Watford Locks, very close to Watford Gap Services. There are CRT services here and a book swap which was handy. The flight is one single lock, a staircase of four and two single locks. Once again these are run by volunteers who were very helpful. Descending the flight took just 45 minutes. The locks drop 52.5 feet in total. We moored near Weltonfield narrowboats for the evening.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9bvpj0K9LmrTCVqbi9l1GDSkZkNOk7hmpgZPPZYPFIz8fFM0Gd0nWcEy8g1zlO2QLubBJCXx_hFwcoYWFbJIKzNC2Rt2BzmNz7EmNkAJxdY_gRCcZS6n9en4P-lmeTKpn_mZ6fwyYwVr8Osny2a0u9dL8iEpJ_zez78pXKPe2uXNd4If-kbIJHraRMY/s4624/20230709_121007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9bvpj0K9LmrTCVqbi9l1GDSkZkNOk7hmpgZPPZYPFIz8fFM0Gd0nWcEy8g1zlO2QLubBJCXx_hFwcoYWFbJIKzNC2Rt2BzmNz7EmNkAJxdY_gRCcZS6n9en4P-lmeTKpn_mZ6fwyYwVr8Osny2a0u9dL8iEpJ_zez78pXKPe2uXNd4If-kbIJHraRMY/s320/20230709_121007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next day we passed through Braunston Tunnel, which took us approximately 25 minutes. All the tunnels on this trip have allowed boats in both directions at the same time. As long as you go slow and keep to your side, you pass each other just fine (usually!).</div><div style="text-align: justify;">After descending the 6 locks into Braunston, once again with volunteers help, we popped into the village. It is a lovely place with a great butchers (couldn't resist this wonderful 'homegrown pork pie'), convenience store and traditional pubs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNz6d8YWih1IaD2g4ADpe3ndy8P7g5UKZdvx121_xyvrCnxOHjuH5D4zaBck9p48b5XoNMy4jQgQ0JkUQOSBo4ONwSPKgXe3_cyyPxineeyOjwdFcKvrj1mZmKtR8-jNjif12CTRJG1ZPjIBdQ3mV_aQjiYfnuX_xwQTiPVT_dAtvwsjCF41Azpha5tV8/s4032/20230707_135950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNz6d8YWih1IaD2g4ADpe3ndy8P7g5UKZdvx121_xyvrCnxOHjuH5D4zaBck9p48b5XoNMy4jQgQ0JkUQOSBo4ONwSPKgXe3_cyyPxineeyOjwdFcKvrj1mZmKtR8-jNjif12CTRJG1ZPjIBdQ3mV_aQjiYfnuX_xwQTiPVT_dAtvwsjCF41Azpha5tV8/s320/20230707_135950.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Helen revisited 'Serendipity' a fantastic art shop run by Heather, who is so helpful and friendly. After topping up Helen's art supplies we headed back to tuck into the scrumptious pork pie! ๐</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The following day we cruised through to the top of Hillmorton locks and enjoyed a tasty curry takeaway from the village (a 10 minute walk from bridge 72). The next day we descended the Hillmorton Locks early and headed into Rugby to top up our supplies at Tesco's.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_HnR0MhZOFKQOAPQYmOmbEnx2Z9O4cPTFkoUgx1cAWrPBVvANuf56i2LM0Mo5MQhKAvbs91x0nHTKFEY_qNmks3puR6iR0V9Co-5tlqyXHMD2xnh1lHTBahQDO3Eu0qWqmjsP5sfb6Du3KzsmS77EpJl90w0g55U9JKb05qZCgq4ErBggGKL5dvaPvI/s4624/20230710_110623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_HnR0MhZOFKQOAPQYmOmbEnx2Z9O4cPTFkoUgx1cAWrPBVvANuf56i2LM0Mo5MQhKAvbs91x0nHTKFEY_qNmks3puR6iR0V9Co-5tlqyXHMD2xnh1lHTBahQDO3Eu0qWqmjsP5sfb6Du3KzsmS77EpJl90w0g55U9JKb05qZCgq4ErBggGKL5dvaPvI/s320/20230710_110623.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The following day we headed towards Hawkesbury Junction passing by the crackling pylons at the electric distribution station. We managed to use the CRT facilities at Sutton Stop Lock and moor near Hawkesbury Hall just before the heavens opened and the rain begin in earnest!โ</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil42GNYD_XkoDUG_zt-a9YCGTDoDrQ_5N49iKTRBGcaOAgpmdDNnxZ_z5C8ElibbaBnt0MLD7wK3q3AU4W6z1zcUZEYrqDuSwNwpJQYGavGwTbbOuzuFE_0lD6AywEhwMDjk99YyWQmarZgpd-yCP38yvHYHDB_MjTE4xhGDGGs80qP9P6fi8aMkVMRa0/s1817/IMG-20230711-WA0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1817" data-original-width="1110" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil42GNYD_XkoDUG_zt-a9YCGTDoDrQ_5N49iKTRBGcaOAgpmdDNnxZ_z5C8ElibbaBnt0MLD7wK3q3AU4W6z1zcUZEYrqDuSwNwpJQYGavGwTbbOuzuFE_0lD6AywEhwMDjk99YyWQmarZgpd-yCP38yvHYHDB_MjTE4xhGDGGs80qP9P6fi8aMkVMRa0/s320/IMG-20230711-WA0001.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Heading towards Atherstone, we had to do an emergency reverse, approaching bridge 30 (best to pay attention when narrowboats from the opposite direction sound their horn!) The engine abruptly stopped, proving the auto stop was working. Several minutes later after a lot of huffing and puffing, Chris managed to remove a large piece of carpet some person must have thrown from the bridge. Thankfully no damage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjC2QWi_0JbiGeQWw5nJzC3tNLpuiUvAB6ZKGxkubKFJxUZFmGxyB0MNLXpybz_tXKxvABR1a0q0UfK-35PyeMxhYePYCkKHlpHj7W8-eKHFFboA5Uqmvw9di-d5LGqQOPVsGwisVGleXALaUCOh01nVA0oqXJYQ-Y8QYVcDPVehoD8hS-bG00yn9lMs/s4624/20230711_113956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="2604" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjC2QWi_0JbiGeQWw5nJzC3tNLpuiUvAB6ZKGxkubKFJxUZFmGxyB0MNLXpybz_tXKxvABR1a0q0UfK-35PyeMxhYePYCkKHlpHj7W8-eKHFFboA5Uqmvw9di-d5LGqQOPVsGwisVGleXALaUCOh01nVA0oqXJYQ-Y8QYVcDPVehoD8hS-bG00yn9lMs/s320/20230711_113956.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was deemed the carpet wouldn't clean up to use, so was bagged up to be disposed of correctly!. Along the canals we sometimes see mattresses, supermarket trolleys, bicycles etc that have been thrown in the water, removed and just left on the tow path. Unfortunately this can result in them being thrown back in and as well as being disgusting, this can lead to serious damage to boats. Thankfully after removing from the weed hatch, we were on our way again. </div><div><br /><p><br /> </p></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-82670909012193030752023-06-30T14:01:00.001+01:002023-07-02T16:29:22.704+01:00Grand Union Leicester - A big 'Thank you' to the CRT volunteers <p> We are currently cruising the Leicester Ring clockwise from Shardlow. Along the way we have come across many CRT volunteers who do a wonderful job, but more details to follow later....</p><p>The weather has been terrific over the last week. We cruised through Shardlow, the River Trent for a short period and onto the River Soar - the Grand Union Leicester section over a couple of days. On the third day we moored just above Lock 48 (Cossington Lock). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlPEh2JKZe32BmDEoseWV0y2dIIcUO-_3AXipYqCQbJHvqFj3Rglz-1B7LpYqvTkXaiE8BS2GJPyPOZ4wWK8c3dVkweQrPFlRxj51vMvRrFz8T24BtASd5UlW466vxqnTeGcbNl2tPCPyBzId9NVeRaxtkVLF4MhQ5HLU51xT7C43b9FwRv7ILBY6nLc/s1043/IMG-20230702-WA0006%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="1043" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlPEh2JKZe32BmDEoseWV0y2dIIcUO-_3AXipYqCQbJHvqFj3Rglz-1B7LpYqvTkXaiE8BS2GJPyPOZ4wWK8c3dVkweQrPFlRxj51vMvRrFz8T24BtASd5UlW466vxqnTeGcbNl2tPCPyBzId9NVeRaxtkVLF4MhQ5HLU51xT7C43b9FwRv7ILBY6nLc/s320/IMG-20230702-WA0006%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A 15 minute walk from the bridge takes you to the village of Rothley. Woodcock Farm Shop looked great - unfortunately it was a Sunday and this is the only day of the week it is closed ๐. However next door is a handy Co-op, so we got our provisions from there.</p><p>The following day, we passed through Leicester. Some of the artwork/graffiti is by 'Graffwerk' (a street art and culture project team) which looks really good and helps to promote the City of Leicester.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNO6H-PFvmDMJBkJlswOCW8Px6XpqAUwf95-QECXoDZIQ3Qn98u6Y0vRJLPiL5TF10ed3bcbSJqJr_AXs3SeW3JG1EKxx47I59EfzXhGj1egyFycrl1f-Qz77WLztqEBidLCO60ey3Xq3-nf0FYZISvjn6PYymoF1s1sH2iQSGBOkb7bA8cM9_2gVxXI/s4624/20230626_101816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNO6H-PFvmDMJBkJlswOCW8Px6XpqAUwf95-QECXoDZIQ3Qn98u6Y0vRJLPiL5TF10ed3bcbSJqJr_AXs3SeW3JG1EKxx47I59EfzXhGj1egyFycrl1f-Qz77WLztqEBidLCO60ey3Xq3-nf0FYZISvjn6PYymoF1s1sH2iQSGBOkb7bA8cM9_2gVxXI/s320/20230626_101816.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>That evening we moored just before Kings Lock and the canalside cafe. This was a great mooring as the bridge below the lock is a medieval packhorse bridge which was really interesting to see and walk on. You can see on the photo below one of the passing places on the bridge. The area has recently been improved with a wonderful nature reserve and access ramp for all to enjoy. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGFs7jjK21ctuSBq-_8CHz9e1rTwlw6vqTfjek8xJxkT6ZDxuzcoov6rsCYFvLvo5SdgItuz_hafUNB26gJzdqPXng10X7pn8bUfchd-3n8oVxDANm0hYclGX2GFiULnoeH4LIh8bzJBSjDWrN0Xn4P_lpWvkFUGAH3CCP7atZ9lyTqvqc1roEWMHG5M/s4624/20230626_162054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGFs7jjK21ctuSBq-_8CHz9e1rTwlw6vqTfjek8xJxkT6ZDxuzcoov6rsCYFvLvo5SdgItuz_hafUNB26gJzdqPXng10X7pn8bUfchd-3n8oVxDANm0hYclGX2GFiULnoeH4LIh8bzJBSjDWrN0Xn4P_lpWvkFUGAH3CCP7atZ9lyTqvqc1roEWMHG5M/s320/20230626_162054.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Turning right over the bridge leads to the village of Aylestone. We enjoyed a beer at the 'Black Horse' a lovely classic pub which serves food and is dog friendly.<p></p><p>The following day, we headed up the rest of the locks out of Leicester and moored at Kilby Bridge where the CRT services are. The Navigation pub here has recently started serving food and we enjoyed a meal there in the evening.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJwZiu-hkappW8TLwThHDYJzt1Mu6gXg3ZR3VHEkA4LiT68ewHGBVB-hzBqWYiWtcTQQRyKDaoqGnM7i_8Jd5K8Zyvin0BxCY_gtDybG4eBlopMj43r4_IjLdZ6i5sdtwsGrbe81JA1GULPbKa1gVvG9GNq8PM5-tEYdn93Sr1iYwy3qodeujZmVkzF-Y/s1600/IMG-20230702-WA0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJwZiu-hkappW8TLwThHDYJzt1Mu6gXg3ZR3VHEkA4LiT68ewHGBVB-hzBqWYiWtcTQQRyKDaoqGnM7i_8Jd5K8Zyvin0BxCY_gtDybG4eBlopMj43r4_IjLdZ6i5sdtwsGrbe81JA1GULPbKa1gVvG9GNq8PM5-tEYdn93Sr1iYwy3qodeujZmVkzF-Y/s320/IMG-20230702-WA0005.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kilby Bridge- CRT service area</td></tr></tbody></table><p>After a further flight of 7 locks the following day, we moored just after 'High Bridge' and walked down to Wistow Church and the Wistow Rural Centre which has a cafรฉ, some art/craft shops and a garden centre - well worth a visit. On this days cruising, we came across a group of volunteers who were working hard, painting, planting, tidying the locks in this area and what a difference it makes... thank you, the Locks look great.</p><p>The following morning after ascending the five Kibworth Locks, we moored for a short time at the bridge at Fleckney for a quick visit to the Co-op and small farmers market in the village (a 10 minute walk from the bridge). We then moored for the evening at the bottom of the Foxton Flight of locks planning to ascend in the morning when they open at 08.00am.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVymjypKQ2yTmcNWumR9C3kQjlOWCFzEK8eOq0N_iUQ4iIrqTNipVuGk2JBhcUkNPOWcaLX7UaSetcw_BNJFV5tpE0XUZokDBSb_nyrk2h08adIyoE2tkEaMs5fRwejapqBsOqrYjgMrt5EbnZjww96iinPviIAqiF-KHYhRmPqaK3SX4KsUIl98_vToQ/s2016/IMG-20230701-WA0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVymjypKQ2yTmcNWumR9C3kQjlOWCFzEK8eOq0N_iUQ4iIrqTNipVuGk2JBhcUkNPOWcaLX7UaSetcw_BNJFV5tpE0XUZokDBSb_nyrk2h08adIyoE2tkEaMs5fRwejapqBsOqrYjgMrt5EbnZjww96iinPviIAqiF-KHYhRmPqaK3SX4KsUIl98_vToQ/s320/IMG-20230701-WA0012.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistTCi4jPGErMFpZdx5Zsc3rIvbJTgA70DVLPLrrQtcj4onorgNi2P8yKheNNHMzYLWRAp36cRtJuntRM3E2RPxcvvk_iCneQy6dlWxTK6UWQy03vzoAXqQR8qvKIa4gHadisuoVibE7cz-8AakdmL8nv7KtUsaoDPWujovVKmRjLMyNAflp1PQF7j9L4/s2016/IMG-20230701-WA0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1134" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistTCi4jPGErMFpZdx5Zsc3rIvbJTgA70DVLPLrrQtcj4onorgNi2P8yKheNNHMzYLWRAp36cRtJuntRM3E2RPxcvvk_iCneQy6dlWxTK6UWQy03vzoAXqQR8qvKIa4gHadisuoVibE7cz-8AakdmL8nv7KtUsaoDPWujovVKmRjLMyNAflp1PQF7j9L4/s320/IMG-20230701-WA0013.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81ISZhnp6_QJvmIEOBLOcUoVa_6mW2SA-_ae5zQnG1AUrR2p4hnCFpA7oE1RqQTA4nQOtBRke3LV3_4Gp5HriCrArgzq_m2lS5Aovh-tb8f5FlgrmsCAVKfBpmjsXUNXmjoMDiiC-oW3g5leziJUl2FWKmJBnAgJ_oReetJ2jlOsTC57ZlTmpSTVZZbs/s2016/IMG-20230701-WA0016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81ISZhnp6_QJvmIEOBLOcUoVa_6mW2SA-_ae5zQnG1AUrR2p4hnCFpA7oE1RqQTA4nQOtBRke3LV3_4Gp5HriCrArgzq_m2lS5Aovh-tb8f5FlgrmsCAVKfBpmjsXUNXmjoMDiiC-oW3g5leziJUl2FWKmJBnAgJ_oReetJ2jlOsTC57ZlTmpSTVZZbs/s320/IMG-20230701-WA0016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Once again, a massive thank you to all the volunteers who make the ascent so easy and work so hard keeping the locks clean and tidy. A special thanks to 'Graham' for our smooth ascent. Without these dedicated people who give a lot of time and effort, these smooth passages could not happen.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-77130327617151429732022-10-02T13:32:00.001+01:002022-10-02T13:32:34.007+01:00STOLEN CRATCH COVER ! - Shardlow - Trent and Mersey Canal<p> Warning to fellow boaters. <span style="font-size: medium;">We have just had our new Titan cratch cover stolen from our narrowboat whilst moored at Shardlow ๐ข. It is most upsetting and annoying as it was made specifically to fit the boat, so most likely the culprit will have to have it adjusted or it will be discarded. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiJMPO5mSqIx2tUQGBxNFTRkvEqE1RfcaDrSrxNsj7uyKQj17RyHzbtf6bVnFOo0aVVv522P4v8Xru7C6tVaX7KBC-LJmzqsdjG4aNaB3JjuV1qvYqbJK53ABNmw8aZmcVqB8VVN38-p40eEaVAB9w6nuowW0MxYxZRgfPJiNcMFGY552cgAwyooJ/s3025/20210908_124906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2260" data-original-width="3025" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiJMPO5mSqIx2tUQGBxNFTRkvEqE1RfcaDrSrxNsj7uyKQj17RyHzbtf6bVnFOo0aVVv522P4v8Xru7C6tVaX7KBC-LJmzqsdjG4aNaB3JjuV1qvYqbJK53ABNmw8aZmcVqB8VVN38-p40eEaVAB9w6nuowW0MxYxZRgfPJiNcMFGY552cgAwyooJ/w640-h478/20210908_124906.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-1343148853137903182022-07-31T19:42:00.000+01:002022-08-04T16:40:17.428+01:00Grand Union Canal Leicester section and River Soar<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Leaving Foxton Junction, we joined the Grand Union, Leicester section and continued towards Leicester. You navigate through a special scientific section area which was really pretty and lots of wildlife.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GBBvt3uRYOi7Kz0XAtk3FMMFtAic5Gfkk-PgI5agflaK4Vj8G-amBWjIbos36I46Ib0jZ50Ik2L-OaZQ7DxCFrIqfMEp-RiWSAZah3h2qWyvHCASELDnfyR7plBEMAZsXA4P3LAWank4YMoTraPimai309YrX3metxIQI-UG0qvNYuYLsUW3gRU5/s4624/a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GBBvt3uRYOi7Kz0XAtk3FMMFtAic5Gfkk-PgI5agflaK4Vj8G-amBWjIbos36I46Ib0jZ50Ik2L-OaZQ7DxCFrIqfMEp-RiWSAZah3h2qWyvHCASELDnfyR7plBEMAZsXA4P3LAWank4YMoTraPimai309YrX3metxIQI-UG0qvNYuYLsUW3gRU5/w640-h360/a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Continuing through Saddington Tunnel, we moored for the evening just after Fleckney Bridge. A short walk from here leads you to the village, where there is a Co-op and a fish and chip shop.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMycjhHAgIF6hscppAbA3Wh5WcY6Mu0hEvU6ZRTYIVOIWxq0A8YGaEyBODBRV8x2bfEG_KEU3d89PGWNyKbQnf1C799abAuD2irQOGic1-Xihs0SKHtzagVcILMK8GNYmeU5lLiXSblYC8lf5VZFthLQio-l4I_wOx5tK03qTka_VWPXyBpn_o3sD/s1756/c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="1756" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMycjhHAgIF6hscppAbA3Wh5WcY6Mu0hEvU6ZRTYIVOIWxq0A8YGaEyBODBRV8x2bfEG_KEU3d89PGWNyKbQnf1C799abAuD2irQOGic1-Xihs0SKHtzagVcILMK8GNYmeU5lLiXSblYC8lf5VZFthLQio-l4I_wOx5tK03qTka_VWPXyBpn_o3sD/w640-h552/c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It was so sad to see crops of peas and broad beans in this area ruined by the lack of rainfall and heat of the summer. We really felt for the farmers.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;">The following day we went through two sets of locks, Kibworth locks (5 in total) and Newton Locks (7 in total). </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHf_9yg6c9nEj27IlpDmWtFnrOwmKk_QO6fobJp7cGpHakNtbBi9czKTrBJhF67AHDW83PCYsu7snY73euC8-b9jjbuiMfxilwu9quaXVmYJg-GeOeN9_Ap8JLJnSsPjV1cp4PouCQR5pYIiTW2ufGPF9WGDdMNDNA8oRjrIX5bhK7tPpmh4lD3Zrc/s4624/d.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHf_9yg6c9nEj27IlpDmWtFnrOwmKk_QO6fobJp7cGpHakNtbBi9czKTrBJhF67AHDW83PCYsu7snY73euC8-b9jjbuiMfxilwu9quaXVmYJg-GeOeN9_Ap8JLJnSsPjV1cp4PouCQR5pYIiTW2ufGPF9WGDdMNDNA8oRjrIX5bhK7tPpmh4lD3Zrc/w640-h360/d.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Newton Top Lock</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> These locks are heavy double locks, which could possibly sap ones enthusiasm! Luckily the pounds between give you some rest time!<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;">We moored just after Taylors Bridge no 88 ready for the descent into Leicester the following day.</span></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPdYmVS4z3OoU3XTB9AUUBc7FrmNk418xoJ9Ri8NuxdycVo4saT9y9ILbN2zgV6JyYRDPKEeCmODBZC077F1M6xaegIAL0brAAFXcEOkHfDY8eVp2EvI7pQWBWoVSK4F2ABrRYJqram9NkgMDbmnVOi38G4ocOH7v1CJSauENhKZe2IdOgFVwjQZm/s4624/e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPdYmVS4z3OoU3XTB9AUUBc7FrmNk418xoJ9Ri8NuxdycVo4saT9y9ILbN2zgV6JyYRDPKEeCmODBZC077F1M6xaegIAL0brAAFXcEOkHfDY8eVp2EvI7pQWBWoVSK4F2ABrRYJqram9NkgMDbmnVOi38G4ocOH7v1CJSauENhKZe2IdOgFVwjQZm/w640-h360/e.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Unfortunately due to water shortages and possible vandalism, one of the lower pounds was just about empty and CRT were working really hard to send water down. This resulted in our pound being very shallow and we were on a slight tilt.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The following day we headed down the locks into Leicester, We couldnt have asked for better assistance from CRT and although it was really low in places we made it into Leicester.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-rbep4CbszxaA9D2vGkKGBxnqXSilYhvj5h4--7yDQ4_0VvEPvSp8lpkD1K5xM9Wa5nbbZphLlv4N44oesckZm4FWbmlg135s3xlbzQj69TxTx25MzlMMIY46lYpPI_BT_pC9QKWPa5-LLQZJj1BSyw5O4IDhLp63cwK5lut6OmeLAllsMDCw7Xa/s4624/g.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-rbep4CbszxaA9D2vGkKGBxnqXSilYhvj5h4--7yDQ4_0VvEPvSp8lpkD1K5xM9Wa5nbbZphLlv4N44oesckZm4FWbmlg135s3xlbzQj69TxTx25MzlMMIY46lYpPI_BT_pC9QKWPa5-LLQZJj1BSyw5O4IDhLp63cwK5lut6OmeLAllsMDCw7Xa/w640-h360/g.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final lock into Leicester</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sFeWq_r6T7RRTk3xCN-mVL0-9w8XXZp-DvEQfYua5q9uOxGRga-8ww0_7GMWQCC-B5jLfKPZuS8G74_OM9VzWwc0X8KPTvJnd4A9lfIzpLA3rSG3hP30P9hJBsmqxdC9TpMF2AZTrIeJxyeQk7pjpteedv-Y30bCTqFSWuTnP9xkQ3jIx5Y-dpyn/s4624/h.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sFeWq_r6T7RRTk3xCN-mVL0-9w8XXZp-DvEQfYua5q9uOxGRga-8ww0_7GMWQCC-B5jLfKPZuS8G74_OM9VzWwc0X8KPTvJnd4A9lfIzpLA3rSG3hP30P9hJBsmqxdC9TpMF2AZTrIeJxyeQk7pjpteedv-Y30bCTqFSWuTnP9xkQ3jIx5Y-dpyn/w640-h360/h.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span>There are several moorings on the towpath</span><span> side, but we moored further up at Castle Gardens, secure moorings with a CRT key.</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVcnksS1uwNbSimLRVhXG7azE-hB2vI0cZtUdRk3O2Hsg_-Z-_1W2dxXpBiq_EBogyqA3aYcTupkwP09dhU__C0QhI6l--GLeVODwemOWONPc5o6wCcSYgahqFw-PfbDJzw-7Crzg665BUK7E4ikGIIV1MN5YJRSCNlY0yxS29EP7awMlg5ijF0EB/s1600/i.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVcnksS1uwNbSimLRVhXG7azE-hB2vI0cZtUdRk3O2Hsg_-Z-_1W2dxXpBiq_EBogyqA3aYcTupkwP09dhU__C0QhI6l--GLeVODwemOWONPc5o6wCcSYgahqFw-PfbDJzw-7Crzg665BUK7E4ikGIIV1MN5YJRSCNlY0yxS29EP7awMlg5ijF0EB/w640-h360/i.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: medium;">A short walk over the bridge leads to a Tesco and eating places. We explored the centre (through the park), which has many historical buildings. The town has Roman origins and you could easily spend a couple of days exploring.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">However, we stayed just the one evening and then headed on, through the outskirts of the city.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwhVwsOuFG0sCrG6L-PPhq4Y70T3yNajPP7p5zRw0rQ_6fIx5qqUYRoucd5MVdwLJf2DtdCoCoDG4n8LRn6vIRcCYb-mxgCaMUvRL-Lx1Jqmine6lwVLLGX0X6crw5ezmgdzlaTXTeFojZ81Q-X5b77tqi2mUmLV3sDInYykxY67JC8LefY__v_sQ/s3717/j.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="3717" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwhVwsOuFG0sCrG6L-PPhq4Y70T3yNajPP7p5zRw0rQ_6fIx5qqUYRoucd5MVdwLJf2DtdCoCoDG4n8LRn6vIRcCYb-mxgCaMUvRL-Lx1Jqmine6lwVLLGX0X6crw5ezmgdzlaTXTeFojZ81Q-X5b77tqi2mUmLV3sDInYykxY67JC8LefY__v_sQ/w640-h448/j.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfhhsEh2WzBUaIWO6XkUv0lN7OvfpuNTId7grpYyeMTYvS8XW9AQ3G7CFKMQrterZJK7wfhJ5ZqDQRDuICMzVzQdnUlCCI-ELhVGfMYnqF3qZjGutHeAjMF4IXHXo3gg8XWt65Hh3rHvluffHEP_IrlW_0ZPNPClwQDNfU0KDyxAQEdaFacxclz2u/s4624/l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfhhsEh2WzBUaIWO6XkUv0lN7OvfpuNTId7grpYyeMTYvS8XW9AQ3G7CFKMQrterZJK7wfhJ5ZqDQRDuICMzVzQdnUlCCI-ELhVGfMYnqF3qZjGutHeAjMF4IXHXo3gg8XWt65Hh3rHvluffHEP_IrlW_0ZPNPClwQDNfU0KDyxAQEdaFacxclz2u/w640-h360/l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Just before Belgrave lock (no 44), there are some moorings if you wish to visit the National Space Centre. We caught a glimpse of it at the lock and Swans nest Weir.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We moored the following day at Birstall. A great place with a large Co-op, take-aways etc and enjoyed a yummy curry at 'Aroma Spice' which is a BYO and great value.๐</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUCwnmmA8mf-N0Q0dkQUYD_l7nfm5beCv3PmnpHqaflgHNEPpeoZRlkZ3e9mV_zWt4ByF3byNi2vllgSJIxMFGVqvzkERnLcwvXf7YdRcfMVXbiIbG_BDs7x2ZYKGty1fxeT6Mw6yWiHfw8JSZ_l67hG2uP4t3dLKbBWxLNEwwZAY4MVRaTml3dXZ/s4000/m.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUCwnmmA8mf-N0Q0dkQUYD_l7nfm5beCv3PmnpHqaflgHNEPpeoZRlkZ3e9mV_zWt4ByF3byNi2vllgSJIxMFGVqvzkERnLcwvXf7YdRcfMVXbiIbG_BDs7x2ZYKGty1fxeT6Mw6yWiHfw8JSZ_l67hG2uP4t3dLKbBWxLNEwwZAY4MVRaTml3dXZ/w640-h360/m.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: medium;">We topped up our fuel (1.49/lt) at the fuel barge at Sileby boat yard, very helpful with a well stocked chandlery (just after Sileby Lock). </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWPtTmiiHUKdLIX-BGnZ8A9d4bT37O8DaAOQGFSlWr3TEuHxXWkND8sHN9NxLOOksAtVCSm1_ZzB8HqalUTjLMlQwFRbD02wy6f3K6tfC8oZB-aXORvyRMYOVM-fD8y1M0lUWrxJSRKdeZ81hsO-FeAYckc0W2S4tUrqlOWUmlPOKfrS7-Tg2TL6Q/s4624/n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWPtTmiiHUKdLIX-BGnZ8A9d4bT37O8DaAOQGFSlWr3TEuHxXWkND8sHN9NxLOOksAtVCSm1_ZzB8HqalUTjLMlQwFRbD02wy6f3K6tfC8oZB-aXORvyRMYOVM-fD8y1M0lUWrxJSRKdeZ81hsO-FeAYckc0W2S4tUrqlOWUmlPOKfrS7-Tg2TL6Q/w640-h360/n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Barrow-upon-Soar was a hive of activity with lots of boats out and about and very busy. We continued through, and settled for the evening just after Millers Bridge no 34.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The next morning we continued through Loughborough, joining the River Soar again after Bishop Meadow. </span></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3-j4c-sHJx6L26khkOH25qwakHAMhX71ecg9wSepCPmirS6DYBihQ6EKN5BAznJEz5U_2xAXt_BNE3LaU6RZFpHIXLzv5XE9PAv2WBns0F9mwk0QxZHyJzZBcwzh4w47VtcpTe6zbjueLn_jcy0RFec1jK2fqtNQ4O2Fcjf6jJt2u-CrOGQElsKw/s4624/o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3-j4c-sHJx6L26khkOH25qwakHAMhX71ecg9wSepCPmirS6DYBihQ6EKN5BAznJEz5U_2xAXt_BNE3LaU6RZFpHIXLzv5XE9PAv2WBns0F9mwk0QxZHyJzZBcwzh4w47VtcpTe6zbjueLn_jcy0RFec1jK2fqtNQ4O2Fcjf6jJt2u-CrOGQElsKw/w640-h360/o.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">We moored just before Kegworth Deep Lock before our return to base the following day and enjoyed watching the planes overhead going into land at East Midlands Airport.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF3aU_C_Q0Ivpl2YaYglfOp9gMZUmDwoIpvwwSsC5SI7ajaLN3nlUJGPjQSZ_SW9nbXkrgfzqSoqndeVqCPwytE8GhfCdBeEI3AuyD8PubUMJu3ePKcYEr2Wb9W1vXNiiLOeoZofp66io93fv6glgNQwb3zoOhH2AZ2uzlQRnPHwqRFfTU3mze8xQ/s2572/20220731_210105.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1637" data-original-width="2572" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF3aU_C_Q0Ivpl2YaYglfOp9gMZUmDwoIpvwwSsC5SI7ajaLN3nlUJGPjQSZ_SW9nbXkrgfzqSoqndeVqCPwytE8GhfCdBeEI3AuyD8PubUMJu3ePKcYEr2Wb9W1vXNiiLOeoZofp66io93fv6glgNQwb3zoOhH2AZ2uzlQRnPHwqRFfTU3mze8xQ/w640-h408/20220731_210105.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: medium;">We can highly recommend the 'Leicester Ring', with varied canals, locks and rivers and despite the lack of rain this summer we have managed to go where we wanted without a hitch. Many thanks to the helpful CRT volunteers and workers along the way. Many Hire Boat guides suggest 2 weeks to do the ring but we think that is rather hectic. If you are fortunate to have the time, allow 4 weeks to enjoy and explore new areas towns and villages.</span> <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-31701331166569771072022-07-25T15:14:00.236+01:002022-07-30T16:28:17.378+01:00Foxton Locks and the Market Harborough Arm<p style="height: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32fbW7d237_-i-3_leiYXxqOEkWCbDE534jyM2w-QNbrYT0B2i1qFCkfvDAc_siAAa28OtsjjUG14PSvzZ0UngncyQEI85bPEzr7yi2GC00ykHeg12xuYsXheKAuf5x1sNnPhp7bo834iQjiK1x3FHq0j0yctDriM-X4j2ozKTV2p3hMeFhXhr-yq/s3937/1..jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="3937" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32fbW7d237_-i-3_leiYXxqOEkWCbDE534jyM2w-QNbrYT0B2i1qFCkfvDAc_siAAa28OtsjjUG14PSvzZ0UngncyQEI85bPEzr7yi2GC00ykHeg12xuYsXheKAuf5x1sNnPhp7bo834iQjiK1x3FHq0j0yctDriM-X4j2ozKTV2p3hMeFhXhr-yq/w640-h420/1..jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We arrived at the top of Foxton Locks, a fantastic feat of engineering opened in 1812. After booking in with the Lock keeper, along with 3 other boats we started our descent. There is a cafe and a small bookshop at the top. The volunteers are very knowledgable and helpful - you must remember red paddle first and then the white.</span></p><p></p><p style="height: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="height: 0px;"><br /></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8q50inps3JVTX9wxWeiwbx63XOfDWVsb2h-stbKQbvGa4OFIK9mRVF45URl7TfX0vw8KvGHsm6tx4jsZeHkq0X05mEtHqR42ptpW9cfr75T8yJ5rjlzc3sH5IwsDjUfti-z6l4Bmiob82SfwdMDR6qeyQSOcEJzktXbKsHz11nOYGUjSH0SqGnwj/s4624/2..jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="2604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8q50inps3JVTX9wxWeiwbx63XOfDWVsb2h-stbKQbvGa4OFIK9mRVF45URl7TfX0vw8KvGHsm6tx4jsZeHkq0X05mEtHqR42ptpW9cfr75T8yJ5rjlzc3sH5IwsDjUfti-z6l4Bmiob82SfwdMDR6qeyQSOcEJzktXbKsHz11nOYGUjSH0SqGnwj/w360-h640/2..jpg" width="360" /></a> </div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are two staircases of five locks with a passing pound in the middle, falling in total 75ft.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMgM_yDH-vJKfweITYNlrgwmKQHZks-5zQWXA89WiO6YehNwur1_rW5sb9nrlgNx5pzxTrxKRwME136YuQV4MOlw9A9PCqtCqyIzQeumTCHrmTy0ossNYFfC_IJbzWH64Nr86tDViJ4RthuOExUsVDrT_eugDf6ZP3X2bUaO4Eijh10PYlFpX2ZFD/s4624/3..jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="2604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMgM_yDH-vJKfweITYNlrgwmKQHZks-5zQWXA89WiO6YehNwur1_rW5sb9nrlgNx5pzxTrxKRwME136YuQV4MOlw9A9PCqtCqyIzQeumTCHrmTy0ossNYFfC_IJbzWH64Nr86tDViJ4RthuOExUsVDrT_eugDf6ZP3X2bUaO4Eijh10PYlFpX2ZFD/w360-h640/3..jpg" width="360" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEgSxbSdbQRf3WhaKkBL50HW6pBDRIifRLTW11sF2VTVFv3RPVu9Ly3MQPrE6fcutcSinaoe9nX3XjV0zQCRBI8uTBffMZfIVV_cdG0xaXX0QZFZSTZEZEGWJmJmk4hOzZV3G0X70Dvfqv0iJMyrj-pPUYiyE79O7W6WWtPy32Q6_8B-CCdR22u3o/s4624/5..jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="2604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEgSxbSdbQRf3WhaKkBL50HW6pBDRIifRLTW11sF2VTVFv3RPVu9Ly3MQPrE6fcutcSinaoe9nX3XjV0zQCRBI8uTBffMZfIVV_cdG0xaXX0QZFZSTZEZEGWJmJmk4hOzZV3G0X70Dvfqv0iJMyrj-pPUYiyE79O7W6WWtPy32Q6_8B-CCdR22u3o/w360-h640/5..jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing pound Foxton Locks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Above is the passing pound. One boat was on their way up and waited for us and a further 3 boats to pass and while we descended the final 5, they continued up the final 5 locks to the top. </span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNh07GfkFUvj91ZbaDrmeE6IYT7MRtXdzjJflQN9KHO6WnE0e4kxJpqKpAN-KHnaQfuxwrIy85g5TvfYJ5JvsPcBPRFlsGwd9mTnfRe9pCHkHnlDkZPn1n95UFzejl7GCL3yprD9kk070_wWsoGx71HZQJ8neyj10cKNBndrkg9ae92_7N3TppSV0i/s4624/6..jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="2604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNh07GfkFUvj91ZbaDrmeE6IYT7MRtXdzjJflQN9KHO6WnE0e4kxJpqKpAN-KHnaQfuxwrIy85g5TvfYJ5JvsPcBPRFlsGwd9mTnfRe9pCHkHnlDkZPn1n95UFzejl7GCL3yprD9kk070_wWsoGx71HZQJ8neyj10cKNBndrkg9ae92_7N3TppSV0i/w360-h640/6..jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJsoetdWfqcNrkKXK5fvwLtf_Di_Q-Z8F8wGQZwxnMQMs7uxmGfdrF2fxJvfPRqAuJBSpKCZlQG0Rj6zVgKi7EpFBTErd_URUBNWKEciH5dTSHN8m9cwFa-iw2hDgYWJshp0Uf-0nzqHdcTvBPfW0xh-YHHl8JyDIe2U2S5FqS6JsgzbR8Yy9xy_E/s4624/7..jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJsoetdWfqcNrkKXK5fvwLtf_Di_Q-Z8F8wGQZwxnMQMs7uxmGfdrF2fxJvfPRqAuJBSpKCZlQG0Rj6zVgKi7EpFBTErd_URUBNWKEciH5dTSHN8m9cwFa-iw2hDgYWJshp0Uf-0nzqHdcTvBPfW0xh-YHHl8JyDIe2U2S5FqS6JsgzbR8Yy9xy_E/w640-h360/7..jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bottom lock </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In 1900, an inclined plane was opened to bypass Foxton locks. Two caissons carrying either two narrowboats or one barge moved sideways on rails up and down the plane. A steam driven winch was used to start them moving.The journey time was reduced from 70 to 12 minutes.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzEy6Amjzw5L6EYbUwwLqeXK0G11fRGqDKOvF65hjq7OrXs1nXETBKKRDpU04_Y-dCWOR4gqLSD-nFKMJ5_78sLHhTNhnc9kIpoagvciE873vHegTKE098i5OjbLMaiguZOLtlmB2rnCVT62gR8sQGJY9fEDE7yx4bCSLj5cUVraHE-WF-FaVZByb/s2016/7a..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzEy6Amjzw5L6EYbUwwLqeXK0G11fRGqDKOvF65hjq7OrXs1nXETBKKRDpU04_Y-dCWOR4gqLSD-nFKMJ5_78sLHhTNhnc9kIpoagvciE873vHegTKE098i5OjbLMaiguZOLtlmB2rnCVT62gR8sQGJY9fEDE7yx4bCSLj5cUVraHE-WF-FaVZByb/w640-h360/7a..jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A model of the Inclined Plane<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"> Unfortunately, just a few years later this was closed due to mechanical problems and high running costs and because the planned widening of the Watford Flight of locks proved too costly.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCi8i_5h6ViAz-iPMGFBfq7RKJZUVRdTAEA0gr0feVpLBtjyoTfYQlcm41i-7-xaJXeBQBJCCT6gG1g7XNVlehmJpE_6g-3G5VkkRx8YJFW27KpWlIRQ-sDJTkcUxd5XkqE2cOuAZVyg0wPs_L1nWvoLbKlg1_dYwV01k14_OY1YJKxh388DqIf_B/s4000/7b..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCi8i_5h6ViAz-iPMGFBfq7RKJZUVRdTAEA0gr0feVpLBtjyoTfYQlcm41i-7-xaJXeBQBJCCT6gG1g7XNVlehmJpE_6g-3G5VkkRx8YJFW27KpWlIRQ-sDJTkcUxd5XkqE2cOuAZVyg0wPs_L1nWvoLbKlg1_dYwV01k14_OY1YJKxh388DqIf_B/w640-h360/7b..jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">This photo taken from a viewing platform shows the preservation site as it looks today. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqkKUnY8MnQlL9v747pukn_euQh455YQ2v-rs2XOUVP6cqEQTn3Vm6VSDXLuY9f3G8TeFFiVhaCZ7NAuI2puPXvUkriysEfjBzytweeKbWENZZgqyomfdFm3B_efOaLwUxkhflA0J2DmWB-HOsRf71ngSKnVFjdklg7XYH9CxQMBVKfdhxsNAJUZa/s2016/8..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqkKUnY8MnQlL9v747pukn_euQh455YQ2v-rs2XOUVP6cqEQTn3Vm6VSDXLuY9f3G8TeFFiVhaCZ7NAuI2puPXvUkriysEfjBzytweeKbWENZZgqyomfdFm3B_efOaLwUxkhflA0J2DmWB-HOsRf71ngSKnVFjdklg7XYH9CxQMBVKfdhxsNAJUZa/w640-h360/8..jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> At the bottom of the locks, you can continue along the Grand Union Leicester branch or, as we did, turn right onto the Market Harborough Arm. You pass through two swing bridges at the beginning of the arm.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAl9dU-PT8ZC-hGyvcNUGea_hmcb1TqV-0dM9teFmuOpsvvm6IAExGbeLpvpRC0mmcy_Le9gP-I4Av5HHVBfWsJuRDR2F2gSih2s6Lruo15HxfWNyaPwoiA7pvDOBl1GdhICpZZB5SBARMVBlXukWlOiHiiwc30xmY56gtbRPx4KCQNq30sBb4FB5m/s3523/9..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3523" data-original-width="2252" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAl9dU-PT8ZC-hGyvcNUGea_hmcb1TqV-0dM9teFmuOpsvvm6IAExGbeLpvpRC0mmcy_Le9gP-I4Av5HHVBfWsJuRDR2F2gSih2s6Lruo15HxfWNyaPwoiA7pvDOBl1GdhICpZZB5SBARMVBlXukWlOiHiiwc30xmY56gtbRPx4KCQNq30sBb4FB5m/w410-h640/9..jpg" width="410" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">We enjoyed the journey to the basin. There are plenty of mooring spaces at the beginning of the arm, and then limited until just before the terminal basin where there are several 48 hour moorings with full boater facilites. The basin is lovely and just a 20 minute walk into the centre. There are many historical buildings here and lots of shops including supermarkets. This photo shows The Old Grammar School built in 1614. The open ground floor originally held a butter market.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAd1myMs3YZ24Q4bG0STb3o4bohUhE5Un8dvnuSzCUjExfNkxQgCMHi7RZiT35WMASUQbOLOA823YnUKtA7ptQM6KcwVygX9w_TACExQaUP9gyryDYC6csoOBDT1MD3Lz0FSD7UydE7494KA3iK-Rn7QhFPxrBNaYLZIzLR83_wB6zClGavtn-8rj/s4454/10..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4454" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAd1myMs3YZ24Q4bG0STb3o4bohUhE5Un8dvnuSzCUjExfNkxQgCMHi7RZiT35WMASUQbOLOA823YnUKtA7ptQM6KcwVygX9w_TACExQaUP9gyryDYC6csoOBDT1MD3Lz0FSD7UydE7494KA3iK-Rn7QhFPxrBNaYLZIzLR83_wB6zClGavtn-8rj/w640-h374/10..jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The arm is 5.5 miles long and took us approximately 2 hours to navigate. We enjoyed this stretch and the town is well worth a visit.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p></p></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-76886558265242662552022-07-20T16:11:00.000+01:002022-07-29T21:40:52.328+01:00Norton Junction to Husbands Bosworth<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">During the mini heatwave, (UK's hotttest day on record 18/19 JULY 2022), we moored just after Norton Junction on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester section) with some welcome shade from the overhanging trees. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_l5NnosoG6alajEruRU2qJfXHfVR57oJHUbcmE3UnggSnROXAY8lf6MLm06h-YNPFN-eNpzipYLE8KkdmyAGlOPnbjkbpxJw-WACGAftc_AZAVvY2H7KOQc75fdeJ4E8LBVTmqHlVGyQW41PNcSOqGJ-idwnMoNbUu5zA6AgJy-vmWJ6rABkXIdf/s4624/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_l5NnosoG6alajEruRU2qJfXHfVR57oJHUbcmE3UnggSnROXAY8lf6MLm06h-YNPFN-eNpzipYLE8KkdmyAGlOPnbjkbpxJw-WACGAftc_AZAVvY2H7KOQc75fdeJ4E8LBVTmqHlVGyQW41PNcSOqGJ-idwnMoNbUu5zA6AgJy-vmWJ6rABkXIdf/w640-h360/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The weather having cooled somewhat we headed on past Watford Gap M1 motorway services, arriving at Watford Locks for 8am. These can be busy, but luckily we were first to ascend. The first two locks are normal and then you ascend a staircase of 5 locks. The rise is just over 52ft taking us to the summit level of this canal. This gave us some practise for the forthcoming Foxton locks. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDLRzfo_NujsiEXz6zfTBphuTIE7ParNHwZVBI7uXetrf6nmpAK8s5kxTjMGxH4rxJxSEvMa1fvpMxCjIC9NDEbpxu06TQWb0E2ST2BgXdnqVHWjpVQUDW4nco5knGbtyThPulY3RUMUOSjYN5s_Zf1pbwTNBH5_JTD7LlPDikduK1U6N3vg28_Xu/s4624/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDLRzfo_NujsiEXz6zfTBphuTIE7ParNHwZVBI7uXetrf6nmpAK8s5kxTjMGxH4rxJxSEvMa1fvpMxCjIC9NDEbpxu06TQWb0E2ST2BgXdnqVHWjpVQUDW4nco5knGbtyThPulY3RUMUOSjYN5s_Zf1pbwTNBH5_JTD7LlPDikduK1U6N3vg28_Xu/w640-h360/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The volunteer lock keepers were very friendly and efficient and we were up in no time at all. The CRT services at the top are great including a book exchange. A couple of miles ahead is Crick tunnel, 1528 yards long. The tunnel allows boats in both directions and it is a tight squeeze as you pass, but if you both take it slowly it works just fine.</span></p><p style="font-size: large;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyDHSaZcEOgcT2Ve54SfU89_kG-MO-KmvFFuEse4q61kIQXikWGXkTDTiXEQZpuB_nUkFMnFUVCvGICy1NUSK31_LIa9IoSkGquAaEgg0tciAV9OHtFi5HmaGlQ7W3VKhXR_cidEzkh8H-aKPrRf0fZ16dTxl9hC-loeYINi-QJjbpR9iEhY5Y4I8/s4624/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyDHSaZcEOgcT2Ve54SfU89_kG-MO-KmvFFuEse4q61kIQXikWGXkTDTiXEQZpuB_nUkFMnFUVCvGICy1NUSK31_LIa9IoSkGquAaEgg0tciAV9OHtFi5HmaGlQ7W3VKhXR_cidEzkh8H-aKPrRf0fZ16dTxl9hC-loeYINi-QJjbpR9iEhY5Y4I8/w640-h360/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We moored just after the tunnel and took the footpath through the fields to Crick village where there is a post office and a Co-op.Very welcome as beer supplies were dangerously low following the hot spell! Crick, of course is home to the annual narrowboat show. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Having moored for the day just after Yelvertoft Marina we had a walk into the village.</span></p><p style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk46tK6muIMuSTXEotlZO102c3APZx-qwmrZthK2hTa0iZzFf3z6-of-Gasae0AFkqxXmbmybZgDyFkoNBsNraZFJJx6lS3Soz8Ym7tzttvLAj5FZoxnXCHpEDBH2Yqxuw3wBcPL_0T7kPZqZjM4TMxUaJCrlRO-f4P0mEFB73s9HE5xk3jCsGUy3/s2924/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2924" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk46tK6muIMuSTXEotlZO102c3APZx-qwmrZthK2hTa0iZzFf3z6-of-Gasae0AFkqxXmbmybZgDyFkoNBsNraZFJJx6lS3Soz8Ym7tzttvLAj5FZoxnXCHpEDBH2Yqxuw3wBcPL_0T7kPZqZjM4TMxUaJCrlRO-f4P0mEFB73s9HE5xk3jCsGUy3/w422-h640/4.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yelvertoft Old parish Pump</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictv8hjc4M2UIydaKcd2-e2nvzyP6x4krHLnDbUNmDRR-97N83KOogvHo4ziL0XWkx9GjNr5xwfxYdTxGHwhOnoxAHJX5UaoaHzfI0MTzwitZ7cXSR2nCu_f8OkVFQCwzH9Hz_Wyl9EHuB0i7h_I8D9oM_w79HImUkbEnUOtuljHp4Q22fo3_rKoMJ/s4624/4a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="4624" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictv8hjc4M2UIydaKcd2-e2nvzyP6x4krHLnDbUNmDRR-97N83KOogvHo4ziL0XWkx9GjNr5xwfxYdTxGHwhOnoxAHJX5UaoaHzfI0MTzwitZ7cXSR2nCu_f8OkVFQCwzH9Hz_Wyl9EHuB0i7h_I8D9oM_w79HImUkbEnUOtuljHp4Q22fo3_rKoMJ/w640-h360/4a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> We had a look around the All Saints' Church which holds a 15th century Dycson tomb</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> and effigy which was interesting.</span></p><div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The following morning, we left Yelvertoft, cruised through Welford Junction followed by 1166yards Husbands Bosworth tunnel. Limited moorings to access the village but we found a spot about 15 minutes walk from the bridge which in turn leads to the village. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF4LRa_dA8lmWQuNhlPk_bPoVs37rP1n2MQSaZnLGKDbHGMpOvun5UWzkrWOllAr3LzLd5D85k7OopOo54NLIBOmMH0L0zcDX6SO4TjjCvxk0TgtiAmYn6CDnRFqiZKnIOFlvrrC_bR_udcSqSjDizOwT8hfC5r3FaAthLn9GdE58Eedqa_Ww1zaX/s3829/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2516" data-original-width="3829" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF4LRa_dA8lmWQuNhlPk_bPoVs37rP1n2MQSaZnLGKDbHGMpOvun5UWzkrWOllAr3LzLd5D85k7OopOo54NLIBOmMH0L0zcDX6SO4TjjCvxk0TgtiAmYn6CDnRFqiZKnIOFlvrrC_bR_udcSqSjDizOwT8hfC5r3FaAthLn9GdE58Eedqa_Ww1zaX/w640-h420/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Couldn't resist calling at the fantastic food 'hut' outside 'The Bell Inn' . Yum Yum, very reasonable - we even had the pub garden to ourselves.</span><p style="font-size: large;"></p><p style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_objFG4JPIQ2dq7fnLMtdUz1tK6GdgYl1jRXe7l7bdwO0V9cQF6G7mV2hZb4atWVtrSsoLyhCK7gTw_UMoSEsu_uTmuLbdKL80QT1OKq58LFeeWXR1B1r1eWlNZv0gn-S5EddRKt4okbbEHflz9eW6KxqUmVNxBXzww4VctKbZBRBK0czxeGBsoB/s4000/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_objFG4JPIQ2dq7fnLMtdUz1tK6GdgYl1jRXe7l7bdwO0V9cQF6G7mV2hZb4atWVtrSsoLyhCK7gTw_UMoSEsu_uTmuLbdKL80QT1OKq58LFeeWXR1B1r1eWlNZv0gn-S5EddRKt4okbbEHflz9eW6KxqUmVNxBXzww4VctKbZBRBK0czxeGBsoB/w640-h360/6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Husbands Bosworth</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <br /> </p><p style="font-size: large;"> </p><p style="font-size: large;"> </p><p></p></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-31052400046954432252022-05-15T13:56:00.002+01:002022-05-15T13:56:54.008+01:00The Erewash Canal <p><span style="font-size: medium;">We have just returned from an enjoyable cruise on the Erewash Canal. Having travelled to Trent Lock to begin our journey, the visitor moorings were full, so moored a little further on at bridge 2c. </span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTTi4sOlWMOIj0-3Itru2V8WsSqLFweV4uIY1KLOXbH8oZz1g1RzCQXVBvuVQ5UhU5E22YyKCbMv_GDbhMGMpzJ03AmVnu5uqnGBQ3MIP9KXC8oSG82i_M6anKJdzPCJHUy56UhwxE_mrz1chw0sBZwJ6lMDRsNyyDET_jRrhj3UlswPy0km3fuyvT/s4624/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTTi4sOlWMOIj0-3Itru2V8WsSqLFweV4uIY1KLOXbH8oZz1g1RzCQXVBvuVQ5UhU5E22YyKCbMv_GDbhMGMpzJ03AmVnu5uqnGBQ3MIP9KXC8oSG82i_M6anKJdzPCJHUy56UhwxE_mrz1chw0sBZwJ6lMDRsNyyDET_jRrhj3UlswPy0km3fuyvT/w400-h300/2.jpg" width="400" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUH8S3p295i_UsCVDSv-Ld_u--lm3GH9mHPXUrgn745qSPKF5Mmy35FlNGhnDOtOdGavRc8dc-mBhyZb6PnTKkCCdiYsmfJnnr0DTlUSMpIxviOomws9J9fvBGTh-moeXENodZmGNhpFvxfrXPboDNbdvZf7LrN42D9EpHF2n0XrNVCTdhzAV8CTv/s4032/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUH8S3p295i_UsCVDSv-Ld_u--lm3GH9mHPXUrgn745qSPKF5Mmy35FlNGhnDOtOdGavRc8dc-mBhyZb6PnTKkCCdiYsmfJnnr0DTlUSMpIxviOomws9J9fvBGTh-moeXENodZmGNhpFvxfrXPboDNbdvZf7LrN42D9EpHF2n0XrNVCTdhzAV8CTv/w400-h225/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The lock cottages built in 1779 at Sandiacre Lock are now a museum run by the Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association where they hold historical events and talks.</span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQHXYwtIIUve3WrZGBmdNVU1CvwYYbR-B6mfITjNPmFprMbOXkLBWfQL0rTFB0MLwN2fvU_gmeX53I8wm7GTWGS3LTXXezS1nlbo3OvbuOMOmgDdPTN4Kk1qqRU0qsxWebKdWiPg2bT96Gwaj9phdAAf1ENQ_eN82PRkiFcqAt4i-IEP_ykcnV1QU/s4624/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQHXYwtIIUve3WrZGBmdNVU1CvwYYbR-B6mfITjNPmFprMbOXkLBWfQL0rTFB0MLwN2fvU_gmeX53I8wm7GTWGS3LTXXezS1nlbo3OvbuOMOmgDdPTN4Kk1qqRU0qsxWebKdWiPg2bT96Gwaj9phdAAf1ENQ_eN82PRkiFcqAt4i-IEP_ykcnV1QU/w400-h300/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lock Cottages - Sandiacre lock</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Just above the lock there are some moorings with rings, however we carried on to the Sandiacre town centre to the visitor moorings and moored up for lunch and provisions.</span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQOs6mWMNbP0hhdYfIa5e2GG2H5NiKEM25vTNWfp15pSrPBEgVHtn37QoWbIU-VZfPxoPm_HM-0rABiBe8JWp11HH-4aXwzA5hgtHjNjPUVAd4fHipPwI1EaoyWda2grjlCmBOY-P4WM5L-2k76q041hfwfmzgEE2i-gAs4pCiVLFLsmjj1OIj-PHp/s4624/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQOs6mWMNbP0hhdYfIa5e2GG2H5NiKEM25vTNWfp15pSrPBEgVHtn37QoWbIU-VZfPxoPm_HM-0rABiBe8JWp11HH-4aXwzA5hgtHjNjPUVAd4fHipPwI1EaoyWda2grjlCmBOY-P4WM5L-2k76q041hfwfmzgEE2i-gAs4pCiVLFLsmjj1OIj-PHp/w400-h300/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visitor moorings - Sandiacre</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The visitor moorings are on both sides of the canal and provide easy access to a wide variety of shops including Lidl supermarket.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We moored for the evening just above the delightful, rural Pasture lock where 'The Owl' kindly did some drone footage of us and made a youtube video which is great, click on the link to view <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Ksj5gMIkQz4" target="_blank">Coventina in Pasture lock </a></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-uOJVPo8UsrtDL1c1P4UzPl_eIbfrrFbtdHYU-CU0msmm6Hym2TfXPRumnkbwTSYwTC5GkoBUYN6ZCJlopao9LgVNsDsA94GwI7Qt8I20HquVxxn2RjfmWINn25biUqeJ91emdoAYR-mc6-92A-v9oLSO9qRjlXRaEAywbXEp3ldl4jmibcBd00I/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-uOJVPo8UsrtDL1c1P4UzPl_eIbfrrFbtdHYU-CU0msmm6Hym2TfXPRumnkbwTSYwTC5GkoBUYN6ZCJlopao9LgVNsDsA94GwI7Qt8I20HquVxxn2RjfmWINn25biUqeJ91emdoAYR-mc6-92A-v9oLSO9qRjlXRaEAywbXEp3ldl4jmibcBd00I/w300-h400/6.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Langley Mill Basin<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">The locks are quite tough, but all in working order. We arrived at Langley Mill Basin and after using the facilities, moored on the visitor moorings. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HFSfuYb-mHuFDTif3ssYYXRrG45eqrjGzHA3-DRjRQbFImTLQ11nwuRbheAMqiNf1p-A2LXo6A5Tk1ymtufi41gvfFjwZ1SvQa4UuS1ZcFr7Aiv5uqSNRByCQ5g8XepSm9nbhln6Lu4qzJ1YXVuvMAF71uyFOjdrkTGDigsHnAu7gfJZMk5BwZhP/s4624/20220508_090344%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HFSfuYb-mHuFDTif3ssYYXRrG45eqrjGzHA3-DRjRQbFImTLQ11nwuRbheAMqiNf1p-A2LXo6A5Tk1ymtufi41gvfFjwZ1SvQa4UuS1ZcFr7Aiv5uqSNRByCQ5g8XepSm9nbhln6Lu4qzJ1YXVuvMAF71uyFOjdrkTGDigsHnAu7gfJZMk5BwZhP/w400-h300/20220508_090344%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We were really lucky to witness the hatching of some cygnets nesting in the basin. There are plenty of shops, including supermarkets at Langley Mill and a train station. We enjoyed a nice lunch at a lovely cafe, Basilia 10 minutes walk.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aM8PaFO1x659fwyCaVIOW-eqEXWhSJU2WkLeoMGtffePWdO8n_VnXd5yirp40Mx5rQcukaOAIAvuD5BP3qTWWCKSIZ2hl8QfQfgt-rhIOmMumNGGZrC0PPljGI6f4wd0BXlx-LXwKHyRgSikc-NXM2apQDikDwyo5lzi7cr6igW7pzq7XqjreCAE/s4624/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aM8PaFO1x659fwyCaVIOW-eqEXWhSJU2WkLeoMGtffePWdO8n_VnXd5yirp40Mx5rQcukaOAIAvuD5BP3qTWWCKSIZ2hl8QfQfgt-rhIOmMumNGGZrC0PPljGI6f4wd0BXlx-LXwKHyRgSikc-NXM2apQDikDwyo5lzi7cr6igW7pzq7XqjreCAE/w400-h300/7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The second night at Langley Mill we moored just below the lock, there are spaces for approximately two boats here. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpD4gRnBWS9RTve8lQi8EhruEkXfHoxNKr26x0GuAQWrVPz622TNcyBAT1_yekfUiqaoEyubCyY5SzCMD23XrkLeDxEJz5T8XkOtOaGP9C3pUTDWCIHwUOgKBpQnuP2b1D54WFnt8PaXauvKAzv8zY8ha0Z8Kg0ZvOHrA1MCLa28xgDSAKegoqAlD/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpD4gRnBWS9RTve8lQi8EhruEkXfHoxNKr26x0GuAQWrVPz622TNcyBAT1_yekfUiqaoEyubCyY5SzCMD23XrkLeDxEJz5T8XkOtOaGP9C3pUTDWCIHwUOgKBpQnuP2b1D54WFnt8PaXauvKAzv8zY8ha0Z8Kg0ZvOHrA1MCLa28xgDSAKegoqAlD/w400-h225/9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cjkMCBFJ22KH3xHTimLs6AGzXHKh0F4H4Cv8eTgq1UhPmf99OJs1tpj3t08BbjixQzZyAM_YfGfznME9xPuFPIP8yonb1vfbRfIrD-GTDJLAVzvNw0jiQQb5QH60VYLRMDHXT6hg-oWKGovJREbUrb07CJSwV4NnWW3T1ID_dHiCY28gm8CAKBje/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cjkMCBFJ22KH3xHTimLs6AGzXHKh0F4H4Cv8eTgq1UhPmf99OJs1tpj3t08BbjixQzZyAM_YfGfznME9xPuFPIP8yonb1vfbRfIrD-GTDJLAVzvNw0jiQQb5QH60VYLRMDHXT6hg-oWKGovJREbUrb07CJSwV4NnWW3T1ID_dHiCY28gm8CAKBje/w300-h400/10.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">On our return journey we stopped off for a quick visit to the Bennerley Viaduct at Ilkeston. This is a grade 2 listed disused railway viaduct built in 1877 which spans the Erewash Valley between Awsworth and Ilkeston. Walking across this fantastic structure offers some great views</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsx-hOvyhQx8O--fb7sFYNDmBrthT5ab6vCsDJzj-rYj75mWHvXJP95dI2syaFVy192E980lz3DX0QqKOl-8i3mTg9DZd15xOPw5a7dzkE_yKzj-7EETYB5H_8wYOLSv563--KKd7VJzkjxKjyEDb6kB0nR6f_6r-T_fhDFNNRJd2wzBLWY5On3vy-/s4624/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsx-hOvyhQx8O--fb7sFYNDmBrthT5ab6vCsDJzj-rYj75mWHvXJP95dI2syaFVy192E980lz3DX0QqKOl-8i3mTg9DZd15xOPw5a7dzkE_yKzj-7EETYB5H_8wYOLSv563--KKd7VJzkjxKjyEDb6kB0nR6f_6r-T_fhDFNNRJd2wzBLWY5On3vy-/w400-h300/11.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bennerley Viaduct<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">On our return journey we moored just below Pastures Lock which has a lovely view of Sandiacre.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHotEglTB3ZFJ0MQhtwJLsezptG3OnVnBoSOrJ7U4UA-B7TjP0vkCfo_sQf0e7E8B2jBP3GJakYc16D3cA-VNGgdvJ6Ps-ElMijQ8OVpasd9gMo5M8UkOivppbntamOGg5fYz4zDhHm1g4rfAulXwtBpj1nupbI0LXtfuxlYyZZO2nqCcBi2NDVwZR/s4624/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHotEglTB3ZFJ0MQhtwJLsezptG3OnVnBoSOrJ7U4UA-B7TjP0vkCfo_sQf0e7E8B2jBP3GJakYc16D3cA-VNGgdvJ6Ps-ElMijQ8OVpasd9gMo5M8UkOivppbntamOGg5fYz4zDhHm1g4rfAulXwtBpj1nupbI0LXtfuxlYyZZO2nqCcBi2NDVwZR/w400-h300/12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This has been an enjoyable trip and well worth the effort. Everyone we spoke to on the towpath were really friendly. We have had a great time and will definitely be returning.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXhRKY4SRs1N2MW-99SG9de69fTBNfE1n4BZae9BikS9OuJrWv6y1L6NdxLfTyjfVYaWqyFDwcJKbMbb08bBBqDpsCAkJQPFnu7U1ZMgidizTL3luCgiHa5QihpqdZ46ywxYqwB1EDT6rG-hdjZtDBEVYQQ8Cbx7p7IUCBcp0MGoIEa1Dn5PwuLQW/s4624/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXhRKY4SRs1N2MW-99SG9de69fTBNfE1n4BZae9BikS9OuJrWv6y1L6NdxLfTyjfVYaWqyFDwcJKbMbb08bBBqDpsCAkJQPFnu7U1ZMgidizTL3luCgiHa5QihpqdZ46ywxYqwB1EDT6rG-hdjZtDBEVYQQ8Cbx7p7IUCBcp0MGoIEa1Dn5PwuLQW/w400-h300/13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-60001129918321295642021-10-25T17:06:00.001+01:002021-10-25T17:06:19.553+01:00A stroll along the derelict Barnsley Canal <p> In our home county of Yorkshire we recently enjoyed a walk
along a section of the old Barnsley Canal. The
Barnsley Canal opened in 1799 and ran from Barnby Basin, through Barnsley to a junction with the
Aire and Calder near Wakefield, it was closed in 1946.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We started our walk from Walton, Wakefield. Most of the canal is overgrown on this first section, but you can still see the remains of one of the locks.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rr4gWy0JuKfhUrXYdBZYbsnO8-WkkcUh8pkPXPysl00L9vGOFnnJjOhaRrMpC870sterxBeXDj7UqhU6pq__gwp0FRkxhumnMZiNmPKRGho8cYrLEDHuVmfw7yqn-jQAJYZvDNoKcKw/s2048/20211025_132231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="2048" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rr4gWy0JuKfhUrXYdBZYbsnO8-WkkcUh8pkPXPysl00L9vGOFnnJjOhaRrMpC870sterxBeXDj7UqhU6pq__gwp0FRkxhumnMZiNmPKRGho8cYrLEDHuVmfw7yqn-jQAJYZvDNoKcKw/w400-h248/20211025_132231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW4I5_vROl04Ffiv4CPqm_N_Mu-DmjojiO2nDSpJFzOF_kf5bwwC-UvJ4A9qyy5Badgv7EaBYLGcKCGBjM7HE5iLK0QhPvxk6bukP-AGeVpkEDljzgc0O4vh26ugJPaF7Pvgv-NPQMeM/s2048/20211025_132305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW4I5_vROl04Ffiv4CPqm_N_Mu-DmjojiO2nDSpJFzOF_kf5bwwC-UvJ4A9qyy5Badgv7EaBYLGcKCGBjM7HE5iLK0QhPvxk6bukP-AGeVpkEDljzgc0O4vh26ugJPaF7Pvgv-NPQMeM/w400-h225/20211025_132305.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal">There are also a couple of stone mounted pulleys along this stretch which helped the tow ropes around the sharper bends in the navigation.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNheyM7jxFT7V8Nuc3IMzIxiYmZhDIbu7BaZUN6Z9VaGITibkm-J_s0dTEx8hOnc8ReuLQt_m8uYbqsR698NcQc0Eg9xVyO1YwmCidBurv-kLIPaSSxjwmui-G5w2jVKvREwBKET5CTI/s2048/20211021_122458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNheyM7jxFT7V8Nuc3IMzIxiYmZhDIbu7BaZUN6Z9VaGITibkm-J_s0dTEx8hOnc8ReuLQt_m8uYbqsR698NcQc0Eg9xVyO1YwmCidBurv-kLIPaSSxjwmui-G5w2jVKvREwBKET5CTI/w225-h400/20211021_122458.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stone Mounted Pulley</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal">We stopped for a picnic overlooking Cold Hiendley
reservoir. Both Wintersett and this reservoir were built to supply water to the canal.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJqX8lTLIiYQ5Vcqqy1kbKwsEt_qBhBuO6rQ-bbc51qL0aZwRcnQtXivm86CkXOe9bMtnrT4zqH5kZiisErVAbsMvSPYSo7Ke8XyTvwB6OnHrkCIzorPHb32NeVTLVfdXuUnh6jWG8As/s2048/20211021_122627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJqX8lTLIiYQ5Vcqqy1kbKwsEt_qBhBuO6rQ-bbc51qL0aZwRcnQtXivm86CkXOe9bMtnrT4zqH5kZiisErVAbsMvSPYSo7Ke8XyTvwB6OnHrkCIzorPHb32NeVTLVfdXuUnh6jWG8As/w400-h225/20211021_122627.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cold Hiendley Reservoir</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Having passed the reservoir, the canal to High Bridge does still have some water in it - albeit stagnant.</p><p class="MsoNormal">This is a fantastic Autumn walk with some wonderful colours and scenes - a glimpse into our industrial past.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3153CjHpS4TbZxX5VCVWGJvJ6Aib_s7nIv__gfyz-GWKBYgAfREF0LGOTaBZp5VfRJgflhTaz889odRhwEwxyhpr-Fe1r6ejVloXLfCxA1hd9zUwj4pghzhlK_l6reeiYs9rWZQSyH0/s2048/20211021_130042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3153CjHpS4TbZxX5VCVWGJvJ6Aib_s7nIv__gfyz-GWKBYgAfREF0LGOTaBZp5VfRJgflhTaz889odRhwEwxyhpr-Fe1r6ejVloXLfCxA1hd9zUwj4pghzhlK_l6reeiYs9rWZQSyH0/w225-h400/20211021_130042.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkHgxi7SXhPnAH3e6WxLDnBTe7rJT-qk4ERMZqBATc8Mei4Cv4r3QUo2ZDZA7_SxtaEODhh2pcRCwpwVXdQZSkZ1Kde1oaxV8atqQoQ2JkYhwXnezEarnTX6OFEwKI3Y4YNBf161ov1I/s2048/20211021_125454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkHgxi7SXhPnAH3e6WxLDnBTe7rJT-qk4ERMZqBATc8Mei4Cv4r3QUo2ZDZA7_SxtaEODhh2pcRCwpwVXdQZSkZ1Kde1oaxV8atqQoQ2JkYhwXnezEarnTX6OFEwKI3Y4YNBf161ov1I/w400-h225/20211021_125454.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEksl7Bb1xEW7oZoNX_xC_ZVv4JvegYgFNWI4RsncOVR_aLtkLgvfzFhEZ0qn9sBbUkdxwDrqLGZDMqhAQf-PARFqAXKHHkedKjyKjN3KRqy3sGUW_CTqcj0M6GqvFG61rtGLVbmTf_jc/s2048/20211021_125910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEksl7Bb1xEW7oZoNX_xC_ZVv4JvegYgFNWI4RsncOVR_aLtkLgvfzFhEZ0qn9sBbUkdxwDrqLGZDMqhAQf-PARFqAXKHHkedKjyKjN3KRqy3sGUW_CTqcj0M6GqvFG61rtGLVbmTf_jc/w400-h225/20211021_125910.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rNx66IeLYoGglsjVPPqXIlPkxY_VVg2Hn1LCpSVStvp9cHHkrrDM75CuB103n21lIjehS4RTvCzyHPiwgLD5vrryGA1xO8Fsx5udiyDFYvxUBsQaZioFU7800_C8bhsv8d5-_pBuLb8/s2048/20211021_130845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rNx66IeLYoGglsjVPPqXIlPkxY_VVg2Hn1LCpSVStvp9cHHkrrDM75CuB103n21lIjehS4RTvCzyHPiwgLD5vrryGA1xO8Fsx5udiyDFYvxUBsQaZioFU7800_C8bhsv8d5-_pBuLb8/w400-h225/20211021_130845.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-8563060467555693892021-09-26T17:55:00.004+01:002021-09-27T15:03:02.324+01:00Book fairies, bacon butties and half price meals!!<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">We recently enjoyed a return trip - from Shardlow to Fradley
and were blessed with the weather.</span><o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHOKPpgb8Dav-xppGzfQ-pVNJ0WRoFWGt1k8bxi0GM6a0mo2Syw1wQxXnJXJAekpuN6Kl16V5hQJ2azbYQlIEXWLjWWTzdo-Rd4Cl-ZYa605sEcd72Iw2vQuQm1NSQryuWQezgSOT7q4/s2048/20210812_083815.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHOKPpgb8Dav-xppGzfQ-pVNJ0WRoFWGt1k8bxi0GM6a0mo2Syw1wQxXnJXJAekpuN6Kl16V5hQJ2azbYQlIEXWLjWWTzdo-Rd4Cl-ZYa605sEcd72Iw2vQuQm1NSQryuWQezgSOT7q4/w400-h225/20210812_083815.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shardlow</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Whilst mooring at Alrewas, Chris caught a glimpse of a fairy
placing a book on our boat, thank you kind fairy, what a great idea, you read and
then leave somewhere for someone else to enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_SzDMxaWBovRratlwLmexbgaiNy3wNohBrq9E86CdGfwyr2KnLk08iBRHGxiOguc80oH2Q7amAau7y5prFG2guip6Vh_4PuffNpMWj2uQRjLFOfdhSv3h__wtF8xj2KLW3LW2p5yEwI/s2048/20210913_134429+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1988" data-original-width="2048" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_SzDMxaWBovRratlwLmexbgaiNy3wNohBrq9E86CdGfwyr2KnLk08iBRHGxiOguc80oH2Q7amAau7y5prFG2guip6Vh_4PuffNpMWj2uQRjLFOfdhSv3h__wtF8xj2KLW3LW2p5yEwI/w320-h311/20210913_134429+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Book left by the 'Book Fairy'</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Whilst cruising through Branston
we were disappointed at how much building work is going on; sadly this is the
same everywhere now, we are losing so many green spaces to developments.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="font-size: medium;">While using the CRT facilities
at Fradley, we couldnโt resist a bacon sandwich from the โLaughing Duck.'<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This an excellent cafรฉ, dogs are well catered
for with plenty of treats and also clips on the outdoor tables for leads. They
even had umbrellas in case of rain โ very well thought out, excellent food and
good value too. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioOWusbKqIhsQIzHca8WCQSXcNYz8ZQJ7aHryuwXeoSco8tDwPCmDzhHamF6wfmp3KcTqbodwViFSqmoFVYtn4p4kzzPjYCmr01Z6V9GWDr90pYcUj2PUmYjdSfVLa_IdmdyHH_TiKU0U/s2048/20210912_094449+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1978" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioOWusbKqIhsQIzHca8WCQSXcNYz8ZQJ7aHryuwXeoSco8tDwPCmDzhHamF6wfmp3KcTqbodwViFSqmoFVYtn4p4kzzPjYCmr01Z6V9GWDr90pYcUj2PUmYjdSfVLa_IdmdyHH_TiKU0U/s320/20210912_094449+%25282%2529.jpg" width="309" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laughing Duck Cafe<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Taking a left turn at Fradley Junction onto the Coventry
Canal we moored just after bridge 90 on the visitor moorings. A short walk from
the bridge takes you to the lovely village of Fradley, the home of RAF Lichfield
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from 1940 to 1958.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It was the 81<sup>st</sup> anniversary of the Battle of Britain
and whilst looking around St Stephens Church we noticed that they were holding
a memorial service in the afternoon which we were pleased to attend. The service
was really moving - it was so sad to see the graves of the young airmen (many
of whom were Australian) who sadly lost their lives during the war.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EWXNG_v2uLt6iEaIOxWinZYZrUjeSSxa9QCfNzQrCIeDq7V9TDDdqSPsZ2nS6Ws8NHh8VE_ruJfhCxUOVGD59g7rxAUuRYJujNrbIuYJR84RL9wUkeoHTiAWWSXZL_2byvsHOWSvows/s2048/20210912_132338.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EWXNG_v2uLt6iEaIOxWinZYZrUjeSSxa9QCfNzQrCIeDq7V9TDDdqSPsZ2nS6Ws8NHh8VE_ruJfhCxUOVGD59g7rxAUuRYJujNrbIuYJR84RL9wUkeoHTiAWWSXZL_2byvsHOWSvows/w225-h400/20210912_132338.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDh9btSrGtPv3XNRuouMcwrjrrty97bb5F8AAyw4LCRFy4T462YmeGJuEh8ATT8uMepy-U-_e1nHOV7Xw47_XNGsWW1-ZpA9UFOKSg8jkHQUCmHKzfS8mSb9bGha3yMI5WtdF3v8vMs4/s2048/20210913_122743.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1236" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDh9btSrGtPv3XNRuouMcwrjrrty97bb5F8AAyw4LCRFy4T462YmeGJuEh8ATT8uMepy-U-_e1nHOV7Xw47_XNGsWW1-ZpA9UFOKSg8jkHQUCmHKzfS8mSb9bGha3yMI5WtdF3v8vMs4/w241-h400/20210913_122743.jpg" width="241" /></a></div></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">In the evening we thoroughly enjoyed a curry at โBilashโ a
short walk from bridge 90 and the next day started our return journey to Shardlow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">On our return journey we moored at the ever-popular village
of Willington. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lunch at the dog friendly
Green Man Pub is highly recommended, especially with half price mid-week deals
(during September)!<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2jN_NkE3s1usf7GTVBf0pI4vC1iIF2_JI78qe_nG_IajpLCsshMUshVVSSkOFJLSEZRUm1O3UWc2sIt-THT_x1H9DsFD8Cis67hlZZq9KJ-TlDwfKIaY5n2SLmz0QIFNcb8aQOaew0w/s2048/20210916_124420+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1770" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2jN_NkE3s1usf7GTVBf0pI4vC1iIF2_JI78qe_nG_IajpLCsshMUshVVSSkOFJLSEZRUm1O3UWc2sIt-THT_x1H9DsFD8Cis67hlZZq9KJ-TlDwfKIaY5n2SLmz0QIFNcb8aQOaew0w/s320/20210916_124420+%25282%2529.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We topped up
our fuel tank at the ever-helpful Shobnall Marina at Burton Upon Trent, sadly
there wasnโt time to visit the nearby Marstonโs Brewery Shop โ next time!</span><o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqz0QtDAnJ-OAifYibYCQsr-bNjJWXD0OWKbDUNdMa6sHgQoVCmE6bGwAiGrzHEDzEKtcaKQXywsUVgxbRGv_FMn6L_WZtev0-XimsDnA8CKJk0WVsKvUgXcN8XzPU4ZkPtMHwdYVdP8/s2048/20210915_115607.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqz0QtDAnJ-OAifYibYCQsr-bNjJWXD0OWKbDUNdMa6sHgQoVCmE6bGwAiGrzHEDzEKtcaKQXywsUVgxbRGv_FMn6L_WZtev0-XimsDnA8CKJk0WVsKvUgXcN8XzPU4ZkPtMHwdYVdP8/s320/20210915_115607.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shobnall Marina waiting for fuel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A great
September break and looking forward to our next adventures on Coventina.</span><o:p></o:p></p><br />NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-83763083552390130282020-10-27T14:06:00.000+00:002020-10-27T14:06:37.225+00:00Autumn cruise<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">We have recently enjoyed a couple of days cruising down to Trent Lock and back. The autumn colours were lovely and the weather remained favourable most of the time. When venturing onto the River Trent, you always have to remain vigilant regarding river levels especially at this time of year. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nQg2nunmBkrrOBnN9XG936pVgOlFfCPVZGx1fs7Phxwf8mjuFV1VIcNKlTNTHz2F2xDXhTpP8J9N3IQXyyYoQtm5KxvPT9WWhWEVGdFI1JRlthOfWxTMeW8W8ByMtFpX6HzVsxOb36Q/s2048/20201024_110348%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nQg2nunmBkrrOBnN9XG936pVgOlFfCPVZGx1fs7Phxwf8mjuFV1VIcNKlTNTHz2F2xDXhTpP8J9N3IQXyyYoQtm5KxvPT9WWhWEVGdFI1JRlthOfWxTMeW8W8ByMtFpX6HzVsxOb36Q/w640-h360/20201024_110348%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUZ5evikh19uAlEixmt90AOHkAwxqNpqh3N-qKXxthZw2UVgBEY2_zhyphenhyphenpITG1mKxZKpHLr34e47_Dj_gt6QfVUxxJjPQDTYeidyuLE9Bmzsjne1003QowXuFt0_nhiyj8jWDxfA0RWMo/s2048/20201024_110731%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg9LKzzy5iWs4Nq8CjgaULCIbO0ryd_4gxGXj_ElV9Ha824vqmLovVYR1CP97U3pXg16NTW58VoRJida2LjWmg16Zpc6STSvelPnWj5TZ8E5uXxajoGpbc6hiSqfeyW-kYdyOCzFo9BI/w625-h350/20200828_083232.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thursday 27 August - We set off for Shardlow Marina as Coventina was due to be pulled out on Friday at 8am. When we left Derwent Mouth Lock the marker was on red/amber, however as there hadn't been any further rain and we needed to get to the marina, we went for it!!!The current was strong and against us. We made good, albeit slow progress until we neared the marina where the river narrows. Here we were nearly at a stand still but the Izuzu managed an extra horse power or two and powered us into the marina - phew!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Friday 8am - the team don't mess about here, out we came by tractor quickly and smoothly. </span></div><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtc8DXwhPFzIWkscAMCsyYVv_HfyC-QbIuoTpV_lzrrebS5Ch3RTTRqI1SA2Bg1j3A9EGf4JNpDBV-00tiDSHvyKzq9zaCvlAya-WMHUPpDZaQo0lCg46p4SB_VqCmFBI556zH0QVDi0/s2048/20200828_090540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtc8DXwhPFzIWkscAMCsyYVv_HfyC-QbIuoTpV_lzrrebS5Ch3RTTRqI1SA2Bg1j3A9EGf4JNpDBV-00tiDSHvyKzq9zaCvlAya-WMHUPpDZaQo0lCg46p4SB_VqCmFBI556zH0QVDi0/w625-h351/20200828_090540.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /></span></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We were pleasantly surprised as the hull was not in bad condition despite nearly 3.5 years since we last blacked her. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Being from Yorkshire, we opted to do the pressure washing ourselves, as they say pennies make pounds ๐ The pressure washing takes place on the slipway and then you are towed into the boatyard.</span></span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwlq7u15t4tVDKKzT9coHmsV2wX7LBEVvLlW1WNUdvHMFF1SIREmqLothn0EoYcqDQRcVTPk3tND6Mlg_LyaCYiNFs65b4oqgm0Z7_Xrd7-DIiiRUG1JLhvYAfUd8AFvaD12JXgDj8UE/s2048/20200828_085312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwlq7u15t4tVDKKzT9coHmsV2wX7LBEVvLlW1WNUdvHMFF1SIREmqLothn0EoYcqDQRcVTPk3tND6Mlg_LyaCYiNFs65b4oqgm0Z7_Xrd7-DIiiRUG1JLhvYAfUd8AFvaD12JXgDj8UE/w625-h351/20200828_085312.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As the anodes had just about sacrificed themselves, we had four new ones fitted</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAE1n_t5XPl6VbIOKx4rElUQ3hwuaIaG-A3hllXy-DueVhZhLyTCktuIuE6j37EfytX2xu1S4aYy5PO8Yat2VQDp8W_GKeZUagTy7DHqb3w-DgvKKY6GOkUcTDrM7ROxj2-78yVMO3uyg/s2048/20200829_090457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAE1n_t5XPl6VbIOKx4rElUQ3hwuaIaG-A3hllXy-DueVhZhLyTCktuIuE6j37EfytX2xu1S4aYy5PO8Yat2VQDp8W_GKeZUagTy7DHqb3w-DgvKKY6GOkUcTDrM7ROxj2-78yVMO3uyg/w625-h350/20200829_090457.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We then applied the first coat, - the most difficult one making sure all the little crevices are filled, but, with two hands on deck we managed to complete this on Saturday.</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCab0p3HasAZAC2FN6vCEtYxDNnk1nlzVVl3UcwOWfHBQWPNv50ai2AOUV715yDovWXmcOK0t_cPUgJT-62UrkYhNuC3azYQDy_J3lAEPKxe06TmHMPWJfJZVLrXuhyX5uYNrZ0PiAJo/s2048/20200829_095901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCab0p3HasAZAC2FN6vCEtYxDNnk1nlzVVl3UcwOWfHBQWPNv50ai2AOUV715yDovWXmcOK0t_cPUgJT-62UrkYhNuC3azYQDy_J3lAEPKxe06TmHMPWJfJZVLrXuhyX5uYNrZ0PiAJo/w625-h350/20200829_095901.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As we were out for the week, we could allow the bitumen to dry between coats which was great. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVCX_fYso4ut4ognjyZIHSKGk8xVLt2PMZkJfEoT8OCuLzFEQRAzX4KnGCAMvFjA87wVpeKCuUEaqh6inp6HfpDq6Lh8WqFe2Xi1xpzQiQMRvjMLiLkclhTg-Kwwe1_DQPc2KE2IyEus/s2048/20200901_164722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVCX_fYso4ut4ognjyZIHSKGk8xVLt2PMZkJfEoT8OCuLzFEQRAzX4KnGCAMvFjA87wVpeKCuUEaqh6inp6HfpDq6Lh8WqFe2Xi1xpzQiQMRvjMLiLkclhTg-Kwwe1_DQPc2KE2IyEus/w625-h351/20200901_164722.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On Wednesday we enjoyed a 'takeaway' carvery from the 'Boathouse' a pub located in the marina, which we would definitately recommend. A point to note, living high rise up a ladder - don't have too many beers! </span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13sO_VJJkqO8X2a0gS4HoYcuQQus6Uwf1yX4bpPWK7jVbLhV6xj6fLGTm2fVcj5-Hfh_CcSWfyGe244hn4xl-5sXfe5q0qB705tzhXzMN5hyphenhyphenHTFzPgHuMTiWEioXhvEqGSNXbVqiciuM/s2048/20200903_105539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13sO_VJJkqO8X2a0gS4HoYcuQQus6Uwf1yX4bpPWK7jVbLhV6xj6fLGTm2fVcj5-Hfh_CcSWfyGe244hn4xl-5sXfe5q0qB705tzhXzMN5hyphenhyphenHTFzPgHuMTiWEioXhvEqGSNXbVqiciuM/w625-h350/20200903_105539.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Finally after three coats , new anodes and sprucing up she was looking really great!โบ</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8Y1M3_eJcegrrl1YYDBw052Hu0UECQ74peWWkc_tVFjgmjWcp3ZW5ZAPqdhvF8Aty1p5_XU8BbLHW-bOaeqmsyCqKE29M_sQGGPo2fP1FPJSTUbytE1KR1JLZrR0hvj0BJln3ow-amA/s2048/20200903_110836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8Y1M3_eJcegrrl1YYDBw052Hu0UECQ74peWWkc_tVFjgmjWcp3ZW5ZAPqdhvF8Aty1p5_XU8BbLHW-bOaeqmsyCqKE29M_sQGGPo2fP1FPJSTUbytE1KR1JLZrR0hvj0BJln3ow-amA/w625-h351/20200903_110836.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">All in all, we have had a really good week, everything went to plan and ran smoothly.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today we were floated back in the water - all done by 8.30am.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-QiRs0BpoqWSNRix0kB3RL5U3hrYdhcScpJc9GZ47IFVJdOweeG444MZZlprqEeHDPqXt13xCWLd8rHgQs8_m63SdCCCwnMwhQpYDtCTkCBoFI9R1v40WUNtgz4sN7kKENvaNPI2DoM/s2048/20200904_081926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-QiRs0BpoqWSNRix0kB3RL5U3hrYdhcScpJc9GZ47IFVJdOweeG444MZZlprqEeHDPqXt13xCWLd8rHgQs8_m63SdCCCwnMwhQpYDtCTkCBoFI9R1v40WUNtgz4sN7kKENvaNPI2DoM/w625-h351/20200904_081926.jpg" width="625" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-25780017305007606232020-08-18T19:48:00.004+01:002020-08-18T19:54:52.311+01:00Newts on the roof? <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Over the past few days we have continued our journey along the Trent and Mersey Canal back to our home moorings at Shardlow. We stayed at Hopwas visitor moorings on Wednesday, another rather hot day. The temperature onboard reached 34 degrees!!! phew!๐โ. After calling at Streethay Wharf for diesel we moored at Alrewas and thoroughly enjoyed a take-away from the Cantonese in the village. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-W7WpjO0NJ7hMMa0sg29jDdCAh1jXEqYILE7ZafLXEX-dqJ74DW0uqJpTt2nCtWGwrDekbqTCXzjpUDPPFmccApq5eqIjXNlhPj8G9CAtfKqGvZIDPNu1kwY0Eh6Vyli1WI7MHGt5wC8/s2048/20200816_085500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Horningblow Wharf" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-W7WpjO0NJ7hMMa0sg29jDdCAh1jXEqYILE7ZafLXEX-dqJ74DW0uqJpTt2nCtWGwrDekbqTCXzjpUDPPFmccApq5eqIjXNlhPj8G9CAtfKqGvZIDPNu1kwY0Eh6Vyli1WI7MHGt5wC8/w640-h360/20200816_085500.jpg" title="Horningblow Wharf" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Horningblow Wharf</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">On Sunday we stocked up at the Co-op in Willington before calling at Horningblow Wharf Sanitory Station. After mooring for the evening we had a short walk to Mercia Marina. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_zqoKJ3leBT5Eb3XZfsHp0fqOlDzaLjfzDX96ChfeNCBAetAy8y9UJP-RXJ-a_rBKJf4uX_MnYJ_7Y1Sk18BdSiXn-DO-5wIzhf6yAkeS3lg43wXdQHzlAB-X4-ifLgA7nH2sYiqWhA/s2048/20200816_140809.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_zqoKJ3leBT5Eb3XZfsHp0fqOlDzaLjfzDX96ChfeNCBAetAy8y9UJP-RXJ-a_rBKJf4uX_MnYJ_7Y1Sk18BdSiXn-DO-5wIzhf6yAkeS3lg43wXdQHzlAB-X4-ifLgA7nH2sYiqWhA/s640/20200816_140809.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Mercia Marina </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Yesterday, Monday 17 August we descended Stenson Lock and moored near bridge 15. From here a short walk to the village of Barrow upon Trent is highly recommended. Located here is St Winifred's Church - a grade 1 listed Anglo Saxon Church. Nearby there is Greenacres a beautiful peaceful conservation area created out of a former gravel quarry.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7vGQtFX-p0sRZJNAHQkmg9R-I-JPXQdJbE7Ql7lt_KqvYsw86vaW6_-pVZI519GoHeahdHEguQtbn1Sap2N2xZku6Xb7H6avi4BZ3QbQxdWI1clx6Txq5zY0-F3_29rSPzXVH70bd6o/s2048/20200817_121333.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7vGQtFX-p0sRZJNAHQkmg9R-I-JPXQdJbE7Ql7lt_KqvYsw86vaW6_-pVZI519GoHeahdHEguQtbn1Sap2N2xZku6Xb7H6avi4BZ3QbQxdWI1clx6Txq5zY0-F3_29rSPzXVH70bd6o/s640/20200817_121333.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The following morning we were delighted to discover a couple of visitors on the roof!!! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpC_XHbV6qfodFLMCMZORIe2MeGlQ767cHe9dxv5Zb2Xvxq8hzZOACD-qRBCl4HM1HItYAQRIWap8Zs1RwSEUE_3VAuShMRhbwxjBpdpSBQfgGyM2xrByr_G-qG2BncnvhZzZtAj_te1w/s1454/20200817_104800-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1441" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpC_XHbV6qfodFLMCMZORIe2MeGlQ767cHe9dxv5Zb2Xvxq8hzZOACD-qRBCl4HM1HItYAQRIWap8Zs1RwSEUE_3VAuShMRhbwxjBpdpSBQfgGyM2xrByr_G-qG2BncnvhZzZtAj_te1w/w396-h400/20200817_104800-1.jpg" width="396" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="1504" data-original-width="1572" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNItT3R_X4NpRkHzobtp2skco4rEJLQmZDHbs8bxeI8yb69j5olI6kif_MzXHUzgWgAZTESsVFfgvzFMuvH-t47Pjjb_N8Ah_oI_tYbMaGfGHC39YHbYKtnVD88UfG4Bj0Jd_gSqqYz0/w400-h383/20200817_104018-1.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> We carefully placed them in a safe spot to continue their journey!โบ</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><p></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-11641453676105655942020-08-11T13:50:00.000+01:002020-08-11T13:50:15.948+01:00Snarestone Wharf to Fazeley Junction<p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Over the last few days we have begun our return journey along the Ashby canal and joined the Coventry Canal which in turn leads to Fazeley Junction.</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ashby canal - </b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mooring at Market Bosworth visitor moorings, rather than walking up the main road from bridge 42, we took the pleasant rural footpath from Kings Bridge 43, lovely views and takes you directly into the village of Market Bosworth (approximately 45 mins). </span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk16oEC4GGKMKalIR1op0jBcHVO0F5Nkv8LqrEMcesUI25xY4cSjz0fgdPGbn2s_ynjG-saODXD3Z8fyYxM4kKS7XTwVV3OPQcyl7uLr_heIddJKmVYn-Gp864u-0A_rVkqUZtKS8UNSs/s2048/20200811_124211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1643" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk16oEC4GGKMKalIR1op0jBcHVO0F5Nkv8LqrEMcesUI25xY4cSjz0fgdPGbn2s_ynjG-saODXD3Z8fyYxM4kKS7XTwVV3OPQcyl7uLr_heIddJKmVYn-Gp864u-0A_rVkqUZtKS8UNSs/s640/20200811_124211.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The following day we stopped for lunch at Stoke Golding visitor moorings. We had an interesting tour of the church dating back to the 13th & 14th Century (open to visitors on a Wednesday). Nearby there is a small convenience shop. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">At both bridges 25 and 23 there are small farm shops which are handy for essentials. We also had a brief stop at the newly refurbished visitor moorings at Hinckley. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY4SN9fc_il0SRCmWwVlu_5ridd0ur12zJ4qpNitEQL2CDpCOJrS-9UUd0C5pyx1fyUMwBluCSiJskNDgrhLwXPFHho46NzsFRNI-Bdl86eCa4tfq-Jpbu59EhCkT7ULadq9FcHOgL2A/s2048/20200806_104348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY4SN9fc_il0SRCmWwVlu_5ridd0ur12zJ4qpNitEQL2CDpCOJrS-9UUd0C5pyx1fyUMwBluCSiJskNDgrhLwXPFHho46NzsFRNI-Bdl86eCa4tfq-Jpbu59EhCkT7ULadq9FcHOgL2A/w640-h360/20200806_104348.jpg" title="Visitor Moorings Hinckley" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Visitor moorings Hinckley</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A 35 minute walk on Coventry Road takes you to the centre of Hinckley passing a Lidl on the way.. We then carried on to the end of the Ashby Canal turning right onto the Coventry Canal. The Ashby has been very pleasant with plenty of rural moorings and places to visit, not to mention NO LOCKS!!!โบ</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Coventry Canal - </b>The temperatures have soared once again, so shady moorings are in much demand<b>! </b>After emptying the Elsan (for a nominal ยฃ1) at Springwood Marina (very nice small marina with a small chandlery and shop) we moored near bridge 28 and had a wonderful peaceful evening watching the sunset.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErFLXEUxNeqV_akXS9bzpolpeDsrvx-nRRECbwq9tMBzgBaGsDb5x5OXwOzX0zztXpOq14w4DhQPP_LlQ4nvw9f0xm_027gDAoLjuoZBGwoLJoboiWwousiE_bgGeuMdGHyAVBl3LSfo/s2048/20200807_205359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErFLXEUxNeqV_akXS9bzpolpeDsrvx-nRRECbwq9tMBzgBaGsDb5x5OXwOzX0zztXpOq14w4DhQPP_LlQ4nvw9f0xm_027gDAoLjuoZBGwoLJoboiWwousiE_bgGeuMdGHyAVBl3LSfo/s640/20200807_205359.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 9 August beckoned with an early start of 6.45am! Not only was there the Atherstone 11 lock flight to contend with, but also a very hot humid day. In the event the day went really well. This included pausing at visitor moorings after descending the first 5 locks. Here there is convenient access to the supermarkets and train station in the lovely village of Atherstone. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSehJY1sJw9iys8HX-IzhEnrN7POFdKXutGfA7GNvkrFkTOC0lUTGgIDyQoCBWp9VOrVmBD_4rxINLVsXCB5r7-LkEeZa0nyK64sOqACdIrM40tOZpS126QSOGDWhcNJzqmi9vKQ_azpM/s2048/20200809_202415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSehJY1sJw9iys8HX-IzhEnrN7POFdKXutGfA7GNvkrFkTOC0lUTGgIDyQoCBWp9VOrVmBD_4rxINLVsXCB5r7-LkEeZa0nyK64sOqACdIrM40tOZpS126QSOGDWhcNJzqmi9vKQ_azpM/s640/20200809_202415.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Monday we moored at Polesworth which has visitor moorings, take-aways, pubs and a few shops. Polesworth also boasts 'a splendid gatehouse and clerestory which are all that remain of a 10th Century Abbey. This is where Egbert, first Saxon King of England, built a nunnery.' </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7M9Mr2DqMRJnjrCGwMn-9rsCH97CMEV16R3phyphenhyphenWTJbenZsYZ06qQ5zg6uA3F2fsWmz4SbYQhx8V08AnG6RqXTrY6cOg7jeyJ_yLLB9i6S5RBJo1q-FZ0wcy1RB1VsmtLSTqpH-XmuKY/s1582/20200811_075202-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="1582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7M9Mr2DqMRJnjrCGwMn-9rsCH97CMEV16R3phyphenhyphenWTJbenZsYZ06qQ5zg6uA3F2fsWmz4SbYQhx8V08AnG6RqXTrY6cOg7jeyJ_yLLB9i6S5RBJo1q-FZ0wcy1RB1VsmtLSTqpH-XmuKY/s640/20200811_075202-1-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today we have arrived at Fazeley Junction and looking forward to a meal tonight from the ample choice of takeaways. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-89204503852645919772020-08-02T20:07:00.104+01:002020-08-07T08:54:48.755+01:00SNARESTONE WHARF - YIPPEE!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What a delightful stretch the upper reaches of the Ashby Canal are.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4Ka1bvVqf6I3lO-UzQXT7bddHSJlqflYqQ_6ubc2L0FsLTqEAnv8-0oODKFk69J8cQl2JyTPCBK_d7yE8gnPsmRaFMLCDTw1C6xj4iz87yrAzhGONzk6X2EVDFh8zykd3vjwoh57b2k/s2048/20200803_085032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4Ka1bvVqf6I3lO-UzQXT7bddHSJlqflYqQ_6ubc2L0FsLTqEAnv8-0oODKFk69J8cQl2JyTPCBK_d7yE8gnPsmRaFMLCDTw1C6xj4iz87yrAzhGONzk6X2EVDFh8zykd3vjwoh57b2k/s640/20200803_085032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">We reached the current terminus on Sunday to a wonderful welcome from the <a href="http://www.ashbycanal.org.uk/" target="_blank">Ashby Canal Association</a> who are working to restore the final few miles into Measham which have been closed and infilled due to mining subsidence.</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">First task is to turn in the windy hole and then reverse some distance to moor in the newly restored section while remaining calm and in control at all times!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQjxCgdO5V4XzRcwQr7evio-kL1kkIfwjIBs4At679HlYqPJ95yJwIga5SQCL8BjQlFHrBmY_WgomlMReggR8M5dBwLomuowF7lTFjscaedeAUEQTawEvrfMjr8W2-WdFfqjtOmf31Y8/s2048/20200802_210240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQjxCgdO5V4XzRcwQr7evio-kL1kkIfwjIBs4At679HlYqPJ95yJwIga5SQCL8BjQlFHrBmY_WgomlMReggR8M5dBwLomuowF7lTFjscaedeAUEQTawEvrfMjr8W2-WdFfqjtOmf31Y8/s640/20200802_210240.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">Second task, call at the Association's delightful shop for ice-cream and to purchase the 'brass plaque'. The facilties are immaculate and the place extremely well kept. There are 48 hour moorings here and well worth an overnight stay.</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">In the afternoon we had a walk on part of the filled in canal.</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOD4JqmzQFuPvLQJqeXTs0cFgHHCTLFoHIG2pYw4VGtPq7eEfnG-vd4oaazWLt_w_PXvxCjHcsrc720R8FFTa9ovGmJuSlT6kkBu_DV0OA9Mb7W9CGma2k3LjOH_5NOj3q-6zOBSoOPY/s2048/20200802_130943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOD4JqmzQFuPvLQJqeXTs0cFgHHCTLFoHIG2pYw4VGtPq7eEfnG-vd4oaazWLt_w_PXvxCjHcsrc720R8FFTa9ovGmJuSlT6kkBu_DV0OA9Mb7W9CGma2k3LjOH_5NOj3q-6zOBSoOPY/s640/20200802_130943.jpg" /></a></div> </font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">The following morning we were in luck as 'Star Class' Working Narrowboat was about to depart on its summer route. We purchased Gas and Diesel at very reasonable rates. He works very long days including single handed Lock operation.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDTsnBi-gqAfgUUKczjRhGk2NdfZk-sRlV-JZs3IJDKUCCI35HzzSHovk0y5_UJI4Fh8xLNWkgnK-Fayg_E6tXhFHupWEHbj2N79NqptR4lPVKeEg7Nd3_U9OlEyW4GeSR5jDuqCCK8o/s2048/20200803_083754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDTsnBi-gqAfgUUKczjRhGk2NdfZk-sRlV-JZs3IJDKUCCI35HzzSHovk0y5_UJI4Fh8xLNWkgnK-Fayg_E6tXhFHupWEHbj2N79NqptR4lPVKeEg7Nd3_U9OlEyW4GeSR5jDuqCCK8o/s640/20200803_083754.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">The sun is shining, Nugget has been on her walk, toilet emptied so reluctantly it is time to begin our return journey.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzyA_Sl5tBFn4MFncy1jsaUH2s5Y26DH0CqEr5sKWRd2El9BHD4AtMfqcPW1vRe0sRdQlkbT1tBMK9JH3ORdw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5"> Short Nugget video !!</font></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-29361482375709850322020-08-01T17:02:00.000+01:002020-08-01T17:02:11.988+01:00Onwards to the Ashby Canal<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Over the last week we have cruised from Fradley Junction, turning onto the Coventry and then finally the Ashby Canal. This ode at the bottom of the 2 Glascote locks made us smile! </span></div><div><font size="5"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9OvsPBIUTosoPaegSVoImS_eMCDqK7LnhHGF0IiU_WflpSH8aaK8SPRedpx_YC4BJz0BPAW0Wqx9MK-CJmUYZ7Kk91YxOs1rnmFVLmvHUt-bHTooIhBht2-NxG67uUCnlKZ6HSR74Mc/s2048/20200728_090249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9OvsPBIUTosoPaegSVoImS_eMCDqK7LnhHGF0IiU_WflpSH8aaK8SPRedpx_YC4BJz0BPAW0Wqx9MK-CJmUYZ7Kk91YxOs1rnmFVLmvHUt-bHTooIhBht2-NxG67uUCnlKZ6HSR74Mc/s640/20200728_090249.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wednesday 29 July dawned with an early 7am start to ascend the 11 Atherstone Locks. By this time four boats were already ahead of us, however even with all the locks against us we made it up in good time for lunch in Atherstone.</div></font></div><div><font size="5"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCkohXirycTnum1jN3ENqVpWkZeG-Rod_udPX9KSZkDL0drcnKDVv0YDKQApTLsmDR8IGV3MEcTx1eIMg2o4gZk-woOJkYAn4YVsZf51LXJNLdQD3ynTWvAL_bwXCFSL_ZfPJWYY9AV0/s2048/20200729_100035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCkohXirycTnum1jN3ENqVpWkZeG-Rod_udPX9KSZkDL0drcnKDVv0YDKQApTLsmDR8IGV3MEcTx1eIMg2o4gZk-woOJkYAn4YVsZf51LXJNLdQD3ynTWvAL_bwXCFSL_ZfPJWYY9AV0/s640/20200729_100035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">'The Deli' in the market square was great for a reasonable priced tasty panini with a cuppa. We took this opportunity to visit Oakfield Vets in Atherstone so they could look at Nuggets poorly eye and poorly toe. Really good service - so armed with medication and a slightly slimmer wallet we were on our way again - thank you Oakfield Vets๐ </font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-r_uIQBfvXikJFVYk2oyPmaRvqWqmyjVUc8AxNsMV6DaVKHO8oJV40eQ_VMhbryt-IvW1Wisyt6Cjfj7asHk0pRRyTcUX7vDQ_9kc9M2Lrz5o2nfl5mhEhVqaUEm6Tt9l_s5IgeQoQM/s2048/20200730_120657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-r_uIQBfvXikJFVYk2oyPmaRvqWqmyjVUc8AxNsMV6DaVKHO8oJV40eQ_VMhbryt-IvW1Wisyt6Cjfj7asHk0pRRyTcUX7vDQ_9kc9M2Lrz5o2nfl5mhEhVqaUEm6Tt9l_s5IgeQoQM/s640/20200730_120657.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">About midday on Thursday we reached Marston Junction and began our journey on the 22 lock free miles that is the Ashby Canal. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><font size="5"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNpqR8hrY6pgoZSMhPvbU3cui81kKix6gIiL4lpGwrHD0mBPNGtfQwMF0aS24WqcDStHMrEQ_guISVW4R4otMutybYRaolFQGWzM_fNo44wDUObdHtKtpwMxOyJsdzuJ-uHg3yC6eMVA/s2048/20200731_210036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNpqR8hrY6pgoZSMhPvbU3cui81kKix6gIiL4lpGwrHD0mBPNGtfQwMF0aS24WqcDStHMrEQ_guISVW4R4otMutybYRaolFQGWzM_fNo44wDUObdHtKtpwMxOyJsdzuJ-uHg3yC6eMVA/s640/20200731_210036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">Friday was the 3rd hottest day on record (according to the BBC) and it certainly felt it ๐, thankfully there was a decent breeze. We moored near bridge 31 (wooden top Bridge) and had a wonderful evening sat out watching the wildlife and beautiful sunset.</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_atHqRekijbEYt-Mp3JQsRQERHtjrQk8nHa94lVicWgC6nShIY0OWo2lUy_AimVipsj7l60lG4bqjw-mFNX5Ehrb07KG2piIr2xXcMvClQ6Cmi0-2nGx5_utv-x-89iZXtzBEbNKXaYw/s2048/20200731_184938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_atHqRekijbEYt-Mp3JQsRQERHtjrQk8nHa94lVicWgC6nShIY0OWo2lUy_AimVipsj7l60lG4bqjw-mFNX5Ehrb07KG2piIr2xXcMvClQ6Cmi0-2nGx5_utv-x-89iZXtzBEbNKXaYw/s640/20200731_184938.jpg" /></a></div> </font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="5">Nuggets eye </font><span style="font-size: x-large;">๐</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> and toe are healing well and she is loving the walks and the beautiful countryside and lots of interesting sniffs! </span></div>NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-65052957622768745222020-07-25T14:53:00.001+01:002020-07-25T14:55:07.287+01:00Shardlow to Fradley<div style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">Over the last few days we have cruised from Shardlow to Fradley where we turned left onto the Coventry Canal heading for the Ashby Canal at the start of Coventina's 2020 summer cruise.</font></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupc8vh2EgLM47n1AHHOaRJfOTuMrJxRd1uM5PkWJxxDiATB8GVOZ7cP4v_H5EAMVd_yxttPpV4omofEy9FmT6cv5Z168OIHlfyRLWR9MMhkTLqKlqjn0Io580xBOnX5fA8CgZJjK5EIA/s2048/20200722_175648.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupc8vh2EgLM47n1AHHOaRJfOTuMrJxRd1uM5PkWJxxDiATB8GVOZ7cP4v_H5EAMVd_yxttPpV4omofEy9FmT6cv5Z168OIHlfyRLWR9MMhkTLqKlqjn0Io580xBOnX5fA8CgZJjK5EIA/w360-h640/20200722_175648.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">map of our summer trip 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyalwVtsd29aNMW29NQBlCrFtl45k7wk6j4kZY5hsr0AWPOvw7xR1D98bxKmjz-77nUEyoC5N27_u6bwCss7ddiFiWZwXT6CCr7yQLiG1IA7jH148d2uk6eKhLXooQxdx7D975mMrT0gk/s2048/20200723_143738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Shobnall Playing Fields" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyalwVtsd29aNMW29NQBlCrFtl45k7wk6j4kZY5hsr0AWPOvw7xR1D98bxKmjz-77nUEyoC5N27_u6bwCss7ddiFiWZwXT6CCr7yQLiG1IA7jH148d2uk6eKhLXooQxdx7D975mMrT0gk/w640-h360/20200723_143738.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shobnall Playing fields </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><font size="5">The moorings at Shobnall playing fields at Burton upon Trent are ideal for Nugget to have a good run round while the grown ups can enjoy the pleasant aromas wafting from the world famous Marston's Brewery.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80NKCHtz0Lim9rfbu4gRYyfAYGaIVjRUvl7cv5ocmYKVyL2TH6EYMJbKGRv5rosSw8WhhRjKh1QL5LX-E4Dh4Zaal91PeFWb_26myDm4AnuYLK530Mu8zMNukvO5jrQLUhPlMeYiKGJw/s2048/20200724_091052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80NKCHtz0Lim9rfbu4gRYyfAYGaIVjRUvl7cv5ocmYKVyL2TH6EYMJbKGRv5rosSw8WhhRjKh1QL5LX-E4Dh4Zaal91PeFWb_26myDm4AnuYLK530Mu8zMNukvO5jrQLUhPlMeYiKGJw/w640-h360/20200724_091052.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><font size="5">Cruising past Marston's Brewery it was great to see that it is once again a hive of frantic activity following the easing of COVID-19 lockdown. Nugget had herself a right good smell. This induced an hours nap!!! </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLJUkGdR0Zkj99A1zKfvLTYDXdp8dJsPj9saz4CcJnJJpLqyIQPq33tdxlWj8PWi4RJsY1VvS-CN5kkHVz0CzO6jRlIpmT4hyphenhyphenPXtM5DO62QZS1ktfbu63veyhdg5ti0SkiVUBahxRDXU/s2048/20200724_133442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font size="5"><img alt="The ever popular village of Alrewas" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLJUkGdR0Zkj99A1zKfvLTYDXdp8dJsPj9saz4CcJnJJpLqyIQPq33tdxlWj8PWi4RJsY1VvS-CN5kkHVz0CzO6jRlIpmT4hyphenhyphenPXtM5DO62QZS1ktfbu63veyhdg5ti0SkiVUBahxRDXU/w640-h360/20200724_133442.jpg" width="640" /></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The ever popular village of Alrewas - plenty of moorings and facilities</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><font size="5">Passing through the normally busy Fradley Junction, we found time to empty the elsan and purchase a delightful bacon buttie from the canalside cafe. Here the Trent and Mersey Canal continues straight ahead while we took the left turning onto the Coventry Canal. 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From bridge 11, we walked on the bridleway (the old train track) and up into the market town of 'Melbourne' (approximately one hour walk). 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The River Trent and River Derwent have both been in flood for quite some time. As the photo shows, the river is so high it even covered the flood gauge and the river is the same height as the water level in the lock and pound above.<br />
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Leaving Branston, we headed back to our moorings at Shardlow, stopping off for another bargain full English breakfast at the Mill House.</div>
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Unfortunately Helen left a windlass on the lock gate at Branston Lock and we didn't realise until we reached the next lock - too far to return by foot ๐ However, approaching Fradley a few days before, we felt and heard something large wrapped around the propeller and after limping into the side, we found a fender was the culprit... so one loss and one gain!!!</div>
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We had a good run through to Shardlow and have now completed our summer trip for 2019. Normally we don't 'winterize' Coventina but continue to enjoy short cruises throughout Autumn/Winter.<br />
We have really enjoyed the Warwickshire Ring, it was great to meet up with relatives, friends and some interesting people along our journey.<br />
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One thing we did notice more of this year on the towpaths and on walks in general - .unfortunately poo bags - FULL and just discarded on the floor!!! Whilst we are pleased that dog owners are being responsible by picking up the poo -why cant they be responsible and GREEN (as the bags will never decompose) and place them in a bin or the provided dog bins along the way!!!!<br />
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NB Coventinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465091422286049623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689847470062406585.post-87328245332353625432019-08-27T17:48:00.003+01:002019-08-27T17:48:58.125+01:00Completion of the Warwickshire ring and onwards to BranstonWe left Alvecote passing more delightful old working boats on their way to the festival and had a quick stop at bridge 73 to call at a handy Co-op, which is located at the side of the canal, before descending the two Glascote Locks.<br />
We passed over the Tame Aqueduct (there are a few nice moorings on this short stretch) between suburban Tamworth and Fazeley.<br />
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Mooring just before Fradley Bridge we enjoyed a very nice curry at an Indian restaurant near Fradley called 'Bilash'. It is about 15 minutes walk from the bridge and based in a small parade of recently built shops including a handy butchers and Co-op. These form part of a new development of hundreds of new houses.</div>
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.... soon he was on his way again - one happy pigeon! <br />
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A short ten minute walk takes you into the village of Branston which has a couple of pubs, Co-op Chinese takeaway and a charity shop. We enjoyed a chinese takeaway from 'China King' sat out with a glass of wine with wonderful views and a lovely sunset. One again at Branston, incidentally the home of the famous pickle, there are several hundred new homes under construction including a new school and health centre. </div>
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