This month, an update on the boats stranded by the Llangollen canal breach at Whitchurch; ponderings on boating during winter; and an invitation to Bruges.

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Canal breach https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje1zpppwjgo

Canal volunteering https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/volunteer-by-water

River Clyde fees https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/fees-on-river-clyde-abandoned

Richard Parry https://www.crucialpr.co.uk/crucial-archive/8-releases

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The Bilge, in Bruges https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/sights/canals-of-bruges

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In this episode, grim news from the Llangollen canal where a major breach has opened a giant hole in the canal and stranded two boats, with several others also affected just before Christmas.

Links

Narrowboat Life Unlocked https://www.youtube.com/@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked

Locking Through Life https://www.youtube.com/@lockingthroughlife2587

CRT's breach page https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/llangollen-canal-breach

GoFundMe for stranded boaters https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-boaters

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Chocolate Mousse at Christmas https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/12/31/merry-christmas-and-chocolate-mousse/

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In this edition, huge news about the future of licensing for canal boats, especially relevant to those who cruise continuously without a home mooring. Plus, where in the world are you listening.. can you beat an Australia's desert?

Links

CRT Commission report https://tinyurl.com/crt-commission-report

CRT response https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/endorsing-the-boat-licence-commissions-report

Licence prices https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePrices

Narrowboat Pirate https://www.youtube.com/@TheNarrowboatPirate

Anderton Boat Lift repairs https://tinyurl.com/crt-andertonboatlift2027

Electrika show https://electrika.uk/

British Marine Awards https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2025/november/british-marine-announces-first-winners-all-new-british-marine-sector-association-awards-programme

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