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| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter January 2025 | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:07:51 | |
Welcome to another year of the audio newsletter podcast. Just a quickie this time around, with it being New Year but there's some quite important news from the Canal & River Trust plus a little teaser from me of things to (maybe) come! Show links CRT licensing review https://tinyurl.com/CRT-licensing-review CRT licence fees https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePrices CRT Boaters' Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/boater-report-2024 Latest videos:
Talking Turkey https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2016/12/25/vlog-73-talking-turkey/ Jacob Harrell https://www.youtube.com/@JacobHarrell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising The Cut Audio Newsletter December 2024 | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:10:20 | |
In this edition: canal news including a renewed focus on boaters by the CRT; notes about my upcoming videos including a Christmas special; and good news from TikTok! Links CRT Boating Pledge https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/better-boating BoatLife 2024 video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/02/25/vlog-324-dreamboats/ Lynch Motors https://www.lynchmotors.co.uk/news/introducing-first-electric-hybrid-drop-solution-red-snapper Timothy West BBC Obit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvo Vlog 352 Vlog 351 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/20/vlog-351-resins-to-be-cheerful/ Vlog 350 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/10/vlog-350-glue-monday/ "Snowy Scenes" 2021 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/01/24/snowy-scenes/ The Tim Traveller https://www.youtube.com/@TheTimTraveller Podcast thumbnail image background from Bonnie Moreland on Flickr (public domain) https://www.flickr.com/photos/icetsarina/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter November 2024 | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:12:58 | |
In this edition, news including why a hireboat firm is cancelling holidays because the of the state of the canals; a recall notice for some Honda outboards; and something to enjoy at Christmas! Links Honda recall https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2024/October/product-recall-honda-marine-outboard-engine Holiday cancellations https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rlx6y2dzgo Winter moorings https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/moorings/winter-moorings Wallace & Gromit https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2024/wallace-and-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl Vlog 349: Twiggy's transom https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/30/vlog-349-a-soggy-bottom/ Vlog 348: Skylark https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/20/vlog-348-all-aboard-the-skylark/ Vlog 347: Fjords cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/10/vlog-347-fjord-fiesta/ Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/ Vlog 170: Pontcysyllte trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2019/04/21/vlog-170-vertigo/ Vlog 114: Edstone https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/10/31/vlog-114-size-matters/ Vlog 327: Pontcysyllte empty https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/ Proper DIY https://www.youtube.com/@properdiy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter September 2024 | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:10:25 | |
In this edition, news of the Canal & River Trust's just-released Annual Report, details of my upcoming YouTube videos, and a note about why I'm going to be re-numbering these podcasts from next time. Links CRT Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accounts Fund Britain's Waterways https://waterways.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Media-Release-Representation-to-Autumn-2024-Budget.pdf Pub closure news https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/50-pubs-closed-each-month-in-the-first-half-of-year/ Barbridge Inn on Rightmove https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149503505#/ Barbridge Inn on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theoldebarbridgeinn Ellesmere Lottery boost https://tinyurl.com/CRTEllesmereFunds Vlog 345 (Gabs) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/22/vlog-345-gifts-of-the-gabs/ Vlog 344 (aluminium boats) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/10/vlog-344-otterly-delightful/ Vlog 343 (Stafford Riverway Link) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/30/vlog-343-the-missing-link/ Book a narrowboat holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut Vlog 311 (Southampton Boat Show) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/09/20/vlog-311-the-show-must-go-on/ Casual Navigation https://www.youtube.com/@CasualNavigation Andrew Clayton on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/notejuste/flat-bottomed-hulls-16-09-2024-1028 My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter August 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:09:16 | |
On this edition, news of a major chemical spill into the canal, social dates for your September diary, and a fluffy recommendation for what to watch on YouTube. Show links: Chemical leak FAQ https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/toxic-chemical-spill-walsall-faqs CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices Shardlow Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/144705997759926/ Black Country Boating Festival https://bcnsociety.com/event/black-country-boating-festival-13-15-september-2024/ Oxford Canal Festival https://www.oxfordcanalfestival.com/ Tipton Canal Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/841132494128713/ Vlog 343 The Missing Link Vlog 342 Transom Devil https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/20/vlog-342-transom-devil/ Vlog 341 You can't Hurry Glove https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/10/vlog-341-you-cant-hurry-glove/ Ko-fi.com https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut Lock gate installation https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/ Lock gate manufacture https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2018/04/22/vlog-131-star-gate/ Girl with the Dogs https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogs Girl with the Dogs 2 https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogs212 Sailing Aventura https://www.instagram.com/sailing.aventura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter July 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:12:26 | |
Welcome to the audio edition of the 'Cruising the Cut' monthly newsletter. In this episode, news of a catastrophe for the canals in Lancashire, dates for your diary throughout August, and a suggestion of an utterly splendid YouTube channel to watch that's got nothing to do with boats. At least, not yet. Links Colin Wareing's breach picture https://x.com/colinwareing1/status/1815994072022102189 CRT breach notice https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/28964-lancaster-canal-hollowforth-aqueduct Robert Parton announcement https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/british-marine-welcomes-robert-parton-new-president Green Flag awards https://tinyurl.com/canalsgreenflag Burnley Canal Festival https://superslowway.org.uk/events/burnley-canal-festival-2024/ My recent videos https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/video/ My Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut Lorna Jane Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@LornaJaneAdventures Gabs' boat re-fit https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/30/vlog-331-hulls-angel/ Prior moorings video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/11/12/vlog-316-island-in-the-streams/ Archive suggestion https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/10/03/vlog-279-honey-i-shrunk-the-narrowboat/ Crow's Nest channel suggestion https://www.youtube.com/@agingwheels Clubhouse chatter channel suggestion https://www.instagram.com/moonbeancoffeeboat My ebook https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebook/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter June 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 | 00:11:44 | |
In this episode: bad news for the CRT from the boaters; a new diary of boating events for the summer; and hear how an American went in search of the waterways. Show Links CRT election statement https://theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/vote-for-rivers-general-election Rivers Trust election statement https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/keep-canals-alive/keep-canals-alive-campaign-update-four CRT Boaters' Survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2024 Braunston bridge repair https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/local-legacy-allows-canal-charity-to-bridge-the-gap-in-braunston IWA River Trent moorings https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/stoke-bardolph-moorings Standedge Tunnel canoeing https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/standedge-tunnel/paddle-sports-at-standedge Grantham Canal Restoration https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/20/vlog-336-if-you-build-it/ My boat taken out of water https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/10/vlog-335-nimble-boating/ Trailboat festival https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/ Standedge Tunnel trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/ "A Fortnight is Two Weeks" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=end-RAGD3-o Quirky Rides https://www.twitter.com/QuirkyRides Email news items to newsletter@cruisingthecut.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter May 2024 | 30 May 2024 | 00:10:57 | |
In this episode, news about changes to canal facilities provided by the CRT; discussion of canals on TV; and an exciting announcement about my long-awaited book! Links My ebook: https://www.cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebook Vlog 334 Happy Trails https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/ Vlog 333 The Write Stuff https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/20/vlog-333-the-write-stuff/ Vlog 332 Charging Ahead https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/10/vlog-332-charging-ahead/ My tip jar https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut Vlog 235 (Archive video) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/11/24/vlog-235-the-chair-with-the-panda-on-it/ The Brinklow Stool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDQ0IjuEqRk Introvert Problems https://www.twitter.com/IntrovertProbss Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@cruisingthecut?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter April 2024 | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:11:58 | |
In this edition, details of loads of boating events going on throughout May, the latest canal news, plus a wonderful video recommendation filmed 50 years ago - and a plug for my new eBook! LINKS Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cruising-the-cut-audio-newsletter/id1738833823 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/79o0z5lQEp8ffJPPGMWX7Q Fund Britain's Waterways campaign https://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview/fund-britains-waterways-future-activities Montgomery Canal restoration https://themontgomerycanal.org.uk/friends/ "Float" app https://www.float-app.com/ Bank holidays explainer https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z48djhv Electrika 2024 https://electrika.uk/ IWA Cavalcade https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2024 IWA Trailboat Festival https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/iwa-announces-2024-trailboat-festival Crick Boat Show https://www.crickboatshow.com/ Vlogs Dutch barge https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/20/vlog-330-going-dutch/ Twiggy carpet https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/10/vlog-329-carpet-diem/ Lock flight https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/02/vlog-328-the-steepest-lock-flight/ Ko-fi tip jar https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut Montgomery Canal Bridge video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/06/16/vlog-300-the-full-monty/ John Porter's 8mm canal film from 1974 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNwIRK5ewY Passport & Pixels https://www.instagram.com/passportandpixels/ Buy my new eBook! https://ko-fi.com/s/8eb8683664 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter March 2024 | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:09:20 | |
In this edition, news about new charges from the Canal & River Trust; details of what boaty stuff I've been up to; my top picks for other folk to watch and tune in to; plus any correspondence. LINKS CRT Boaters' Update March 2024 (mooring charges) https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-22-march-2024 CRT Boaters' Update February 2024 (licensing): https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-23-february-2024 Cotswold Canals: https://cotswoldcanals.org/planning-permission-granted-for-missing-mile-of-historic-canal-restoration/ Vlog 327 (Pontcysyllte): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/ Vlog 326 (wiring 2): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/17/vlog-326-spaghetti-hoops/ Vlog 325 (wiring 1): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/08/vlog-325-wire-in-the-hole/ Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut Vlog 268 Gate Expectations: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/ LastIdiot: https://www.youtube.com/@thelastidiotisnotbornyet Why I sold my narrowboat: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/03/18/land-ho-boat-for-sale/ Kate Bailey (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/bailey_883/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||