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- All Things Spanish
- Angry PlanetHandmade crafts bookmarks, necklaces,bracelets,knitted and carved items
- Antares GiftsFair Trade, Eco-friendly, Ethical & Recycled gifts.
- Aquilo Chandlery BoatFloating chandlery supplying ropes, fenders, engine service kits & much more.
- Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's ArtCreating art on a Narrowboat. Pet commissions and British Wildlife Drawings.
- Artful Crafter AfloatChainsaw Carvings, Oil Paintings, Knitting, Macrame, Needlefelting, Dog Leads
- Artful NomadFun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
- BAKED ON BOARDWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
- Barge FiodraFloating venue: cinema, exhibitions, well-being, arts and entertainment.
- Barge-inn boozeNarrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
- Bea's Sewing BoatMachine sewn and hand quilted items
- BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell fair trade clothing and gifts along with hand crafted items
- Blue Adeline CraftsBeautiful gifts and cards handmade on board.
- Blue Rose Greeting CardsAn independent publisher & retailer specialising in photographic greeting cards.
- BoatanicalsHand crafted aromatherapy products. CBD oils and balms all made onboard
- Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
- Brian GreavesBlacksmiths boat making a wide range of beautiful iron forged products.
- BRIGHTSTARHolistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
- Burnt on BoardWooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
- Canal Art by JuliePainted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
- Canal Art By NB SpeedwellTraditional Canal Art. Commissions taken.
- Canal Art by SaraHand painted canalware and other canal gifts
- candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
- Celtic Fringe CraftsContinuously cruising & creating a range of unique handcrafted designs
- Cheese Aboardhttps://www.facebook.com/cheeseaboard1
- Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
- Cosmic EsotericCanal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
- Crafts from Morgana - HonoraryKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
- CraftybirdWelcome aboard! Unique floating workshop, shop and creative space.
- Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
- Crooked House CraftsHand crafted crooked houses and a variety of clay models
- Cruising craftsFloating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
- Crystal Cat Gifts
- CurtainsForwww.CurtainsFor.com -
- Cwboatmover
- Daisy's Bakin ButtyFloating cafe, selling Homemade cakes, coffee, Bacon rolls and ice cream
- Deck O Crafts
- Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
- DV Design StudiosAll things laser cut. Bespoke woodworking, Artwork and gifts
- Fi's Fabulous EmporiumVarious hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
- Floating dolly Lady & Laundry Boatrussian dolls and recycled metal animal tea holders on the cut
- Frocks and PrintsGood quality Vintage clothing from pretty tea dress to coats and jackets.
- Frogbit's Fine GoodsLovingly made with natural, high quality fibre leaving a frog-sized footprint.
- Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
- Glass on the Water
- Gordanneus CraftsFree-hand routed wooden signs, wooden gifts, personalised items and much more.
- Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden jewellery, gifts, & Willow flowers made to order
- Happy Days Crafty CreationsHand made bags, purse’s etc
- Home & MoorHandmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.Needle felt animals and commissions
- Hook and Turner crafts
- Hooked AfloatBespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
- Ian Freemantle Wood Sculptor ( Grand Folly )
- Idle Tug Co
- Inspired Home CraftsHand made bunting and Accessories.
- Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
- Jellygnomes HonoraryDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
- Jennie Howland
- Jubilee FibresSupply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
- Julies JugsHand Painted Canalware
- Julissimo JewelleryJulissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
- Just the sameGeneral trader
- Knits ‘n’ KnotsHand made wool and rope products
- L’eau Life incense
- LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print or embroider for companies, clubs, pubs and general public.
- Lily Limpet TreasuresStitching, up cycling, repairs, including boat covers and clothes. New from old.
- LindylouafloatFenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
- Little Pen's Trading CompanyMy specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
- Lj's Cruising crochetHand made cocheted clothing, yarn, fair trade incense, jewellery & eco bags
- Lot's of Knot'sMacrame dreamcatchers.....wall hanging's.....plant holders all homemade onboard.
- Lowry LeatherworksHandstitched Leather Products
- Magic Hands MassageOn board Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, herbals and balms all hand made.
- March Hare EmporiumSelling Arts and Crafts made on board, Gifts and More.
- moonstonecreationsGB
- Mrs D's BookboxSelling Usborne books for children - new titles, special offers and more!
- Nannaknits AfloatHand knitted baby wear, novelty tea cosies, adult socks, hats and wrist warmers.
- Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
- Narrowboat CoffeeWe sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals at www.narrowboatcoffee.co.uk
- NBWAKAMATANDOTOMiniml environmentally friendly cleaning products & handmade crafts
- Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
- Oblivious Gnome CreationsWas founded in 1996 and moved to the canals in 2015 on board N.B. Asrai
- Olly's Carved Creations
- Open HatchMacrame, Bunting, Knot’s and Whatnot's
- Over the Yarnarm
- Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
- Paws for Thought (business Craft deck)Home made Craft items including Cushions , Hats and Quilts
- Pendle Witch Sweets
- PPR49598 Trading T/A Knitwits and OdditiesStuff you don't need but really want
- Purple Moments CraftOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
- SarumanArt, Crafts , Photography - Legal Advice
- Scottbyjohn
- SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
- Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
- Snoot LootNatural dog treats and accessories for your dog
- Sparkles For You
- Splice and Fid
- Story Teller Fine ArtCreative Fine Art images and commissions, print and card sales and merchandise.
- Sunrise DawnLavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
- The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
- The Coddiwomple Cake BoatHome-Made Cakes and Fudge. Hot & Cold Drinks. Ice Cream and Soup (seasonal)
- The Glass BargeFused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
- The Hippie BoatFair Trade Festival Style Clothing Hats, Bags & Hand Rolled Incense
- The Holm Oak trading co.Zero waste and eco shop. Handmade Gifts, Homewares and Clothing. Bespoke Joinery
- The Illustrated BoatWe are a floating apothecary selling eco products and magical gifts
- The Jam ButtyHandmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys and Vinegars
- THE LITTLE NARROWBOAT KITCHENFreshly Baked & Freshly Ground just for You!
- The Peg LoomerHandwoven and felted creations using locally sourced wool.
- The Quirky Cutlery StoreUpcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
- The Wishing Tree
- The Wool BaaSelling hand-knitting yarns and ready-made hand knitted fashion items
- The Wool Boat
- thesoapboatHandmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
- TILDENNatural Hand Carved Walking Sticks / Staffs
- Towpath TipplesCraft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
- Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
- Vintage and ModernA wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
- Warwickshire Canal ArtAn artist selling canal art with a slight modern twist
- Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
- Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
- WitchCrafter HippieShedOnline Hippie Clothes Shop witchcrafter.co.uk
- Wobbly LtdSoft Serve Icecreams,Milkshakes, Teas and Coffees, Fudge
- Zep Tepi Trading/Knitwits and OdditeasHand felted bags, pre loved vintage enamel and ceramics, fairtrade textiles.We
Member List
- All Things Spanish
- Angry PlanetHandmade crafts bookmarks, necklaces,bracelets,knitted and carved items
- Antares GiftsFair Trade, Eco-friendly, Ethical & Recycled gifts.
- Aquilo Chandlery BoatFloating chandlery supplying ropes, fenders, engine service kits & much more.
- Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's ArtCreating art on a Narrowboat. Pet commissions and British Wildlife Drawings.
- Artful Crafter AfloatChainsaw Carvings, Oil Paintings, Knitting, Macrame, Needlefelting, Dog Leads
- Artful NomadFun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
- BAKED ON BOARDWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
- Barge FiodraFloating venue: cinema, exhibitions, well-being, arts and entertainment.
- Barge-inn boozeNarrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
- Bea's Sewing BoatMachine sewn and hand quilted items
- BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell fair trade clothing and gifts along with hand crafted items
- Blue Adeline CraftsBeautiful gifts and cards handmade on board.
- Blue Rose Greeting CardsAn independent publisher & retailer specialising in photographic greeting cards.
- BoatanicalsHand crafted aromatherapy products. CBD oils and balms all made onboard
- Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
- Brian GreavesBlacksmiths boat making a wide range of beautiful iron forged products.
- BRIGHTSTARHolistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
- Burnt on BoardWooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
- Canal Art by JuliePainted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
- Canal Art By NB SpeedwellTraditional Canal Art. Commissions taken.
- Canal Art by SaraHand painted canalware and other canal gifts
- candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
- Celtic Fringe CraftsContinuously cruising & creating a range of unique handcrafted designs
- Cheese Aboardhttps://www.facebook.com/cheeseaboard1
- Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
- Cosmic EsotericCanal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
- Crafts from Morgana - HonoraryKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
- CraftybirdWelcome aboard! Unique floating workshop, shop and creative space.
- Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
- Crooked House CraftsHand crafted crooked houses and a variety of clay models
- Cruising craftsFloating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
- Crystal Cat Gifts
- CurtainsForwww.CurtainsFor.com -
- Cwboatmover
- Daisy's Bakin ButtyFloating cafe, selling Homemade cakes, coffee, Bacon rolls and ice cream
- Deck O Crafts
- Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
- DV Design StudiosAll things laser cut. Bespoke woodworking, Artwork and gifts
- Fi's Fabulous EmporiumVarious hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
- Floating dolly Lady & Laundry Boatrussian dolls and recycled metal animal tea holders on the cut
- Frocks and PrintsGood quality Vintage clothing from pretty tea dress to coats and jackets.
- Frogbit's Fine GoodsLovingly made with natural, high quality fibre leaving a frog-sized footprint.
- Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
- Glass on the Water
- Gordanneus CraftsFree-hand routed wooden signs, wooden gifts, personalised items and much more.
- Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden jewellery, gifts, & Willow flowers made to order
- Happy Days Crafty CreationsHand made bags, purse’s etc
- Home & MoorHandmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.Needle felt animals and commissions
- Hook and Turner crafts
- Hooked AfloatBespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
- Ian Freemantle Wood Sculptor ( Grand Folly )
- Idle Tug Co
- Inspired Home CraftsHand made bunting and Accessories.
- Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
- Jellygnomes HonoraryDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
- Jennie Howland
- Jubilee FibresSupply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
- Julies JugsHand Painted Canalware
- Julissimo JewelleryJulissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
- Just the sameGeneral trader
- Knits ‘n’ KnotsHand made wool and rope products
- L’eau Life incense
- LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print or embroider for companies, clubs, pubs and general public.
- Lily Limpet TreasuresStitching, up cycling, repairs, including boat covers and clothes. New from old.
- LindylouafloatFenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
- Little Pen's Trading CompanyMy specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
- Lj's Cruising crochetHand made cocheted clothing, yarn, fair trade incense, jewellery & eco bags
- Lot's of Knot'sMacrame dreamcatchers.....wall hanging's.....plant holders all homemade onboard.
- Lowry LeatherworksHandstitched Leather Products
- Magic Hands MassageOn board Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, herbals and balms all hand made.
- March Hare EmporiumSelling Arts and Crafts made on board, Gifts and More.
- moonstonecreationsGB
- Mrs D's BookboxSelling Usborne books for children - new titles, special offers and more!
- Nannaknits AfloatHand knitted baby wear, novelty tea cosies, adult socks, hats and wrist warmers.
- Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
- Narrowboat CoffeeWe sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals at www.narrowboatcoffee.co.uk
- NBWAKAMATANDOTOMiniml environmentally friendly cleaning products & handmade crafts
- Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
- Oblivious Gnome CreationsWas founded in 1996 and moved to the canals in 2015 on board N.B. Asrai
- Olly's Carved Creations
- Open HatchMacrame, Bunting, Knot’s and Whatnot's
- Over the Yarnarm
- Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
- Paws for Thought (business Craft deck)Home made Craft items including Cushions , Hats and Quilts
- Pendle Witch Sweets
- PPR49598 Trading T/A Knitwits and OdditiesStuff you don't need but really want
- Purple Moments CraftOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
- SarumanArt, Crafts , Photography - Legal Advice
- Scottbyjohn
- SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
- Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
- Snoot LootNatural dog treats and accessories for your dog
- Sparkles For You
- Splice and Fid
- Story Teller Fine ArtCreative Fine Art images and commissions, print and card sales and merchandise.
- Sunrise DawnLavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
- The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
- The Coddiwomple Cake BoatHome-Made Cakes and Fudge. Hot & Cold Drinks. Ice Cream and Soup (seasonal)
- The Glass BargeFused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
- The Hippie BoatFair Trade Festival Style Clothing Hats, Bags & Hand Rolled Incense
- The Holm Oak trading co.Zero waste and eco shop. Handmade Gifts, Homewares and Clothing. Bespoke Joinery
- The Illustrated BoatWe are a floating apothecary selling eco products and magical gifts
- The Jam ButtyHandmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys and Vinegars
- THE LITTLE NARROWBOAT KITCHENFreshly Baked & Freshly Ground just for You!
- The Peg LoomerHandwoven and felted creations using locally sourced wool.
- The Quirky Cutlery StoreUpcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
- The Wishing Tree
- The Wool BaaSelling hand-knitting yarns and ready-made hand knitted fashion items
- The Wool Boat
- thesoapboatHandmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
- TILDENNatural Hand Carved Walking Sticks / Staffs
- Towpath TipplesCraft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
- Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
- Vintage and ModernA wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
- Warwickshire Canal ArtAn artist selling canal art with a slight modern twist
- Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
- Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
- WitchCrafter HippieShedOnline Hippie Clothes Shop witchcrafter.co.uk
- Wobbly LtdSoft Serve Icecreams,Milkshakes, Teas and Coffees, Fudge
- Zep Tepi Trading/Knitwits and OdditeasHand felted bags, pre loved vintage enamel and ceramics, fairtrade textiles.We
Festivals and Floating Markets
St Richard’s Canal Festival
Fri May 3 2024, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 6 2024, 17:00 GMTDroitwich. Barge CanalNorbury Canal Festival TBC
Sat May 4 2024, 10:00am GMT - Mon May 6 2024, 05:00pm GMTNorbury WharfRickmansworth Festival
Sat May 18 2024, 10:00am GMT - Sun May 19 2024, 05:00pm GMTAlongside Rickmansworth AquadromeMoira Canal Festival
Sat May 18 2024, 10:00am GMT - Sun May 19 2024, 05:00am GMTMoira FurnaceNewbury Waterways Festival
Sat Jul 6 2024, 11:00am GMT - Sun Jul 7 2024, 05:00am GMTVictoria ParkCosgrove Canal Festival & Craft Fair
Sat Jul 20 2024, 10:00am GMT - Sun Jul 21 2024, 05:00pm GMTThe Grand Union CanalShardlow Inland Port Festival
Sat Sep 7 2024, 10:00am GMT - Sun Sep 8 2024, 05:00pm GMTShardlow Inland PortBlack Country Boating Festival (TBC)
Fri Sep 13 2024, 06:00pm GMT - Sun Sep 15 2024, 05:00pm GMTBumble Hole Nature ReserveTipton Canal & Community Festival
Sat Sep 21 2024, 10:00am GMT - Sun Sep 22 2024, 05:00pm GMTTipton Green
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Recent CRT News and RCTA Blog Posts
- Autumn 2023 Newsletter. 15 November 2023
- KEEP ANDERTON BOAT LIFT ALIVE’ – canal charity launches winter fundraising appeal 09 November 2023
- Gather off the Palace of Westminster to show their concerns. 09 November 2023
- INVITATION TO ATTEND ‘TOWARDS ACCESSIBLE WATERWAYS’ EVENT 09 November 2023
- CANAL & RIVER TRUST PUBLISHES BOATER REPORT 2023 09 November 2023