>Subject: [canals-list] BW shuting towpaths overnight (XP) > >AFAICT this is the situation at Autherley Junction... >Napton Narrowboats have leased the old Water Travel site of BW. Because of >the vandalism and arson? in the area they have given permission to Napton >Narrowboats to block of the towpath, running through their site overnight. >This will consist of a grille and gate under the turnover bridge and across >the towpath at the other end of their site. This gate will be locked >overnight by a non standard key (not BW Watermate key). This end of the >Shroppie has recently be transferred to Wales and Border Counties, managed >by David Ballacchino (you know the guy that brought you pay-to-moor in >Llangollen). The proposed gates will not allow access for horses and >associated tow ropes and the stop lock will be marooned in the security >zone. There has been no consultation. > >-- >Neil Arlidge - NB Earnest - Shannon Reg 7410
And next year's national is going to be there. Looks as though NWF has lost touch with reality. Sue nb Nackered Navvy
