RCTA working with CRT
- All Things Spanish
- Angry PlanetHandmade crafts bookmarks, necklaces,bracelets items
- 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
- Away With The Fairies
- BAKED ON BOARDWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
- 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 accessories along with handcrafted gifts
- Blackbird Country CraftsHandcrafted gifts made from recycled, reused or repurposed materials
- Blue Adeline CraftsBeautiful gifts and cards handmade on board.
- Blue Rose Greeting CardsIndependent publisher specialising in unique greeting cards for all occasions.
- Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
- Burnt on BoardWooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
- Cafe Kirianna
- Canal Art by JuliePainted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
- Canal Art By NB SpeedwellTraditional Canal Art. Commissions taken.
- Candles on the CutWe make candles, melts and diffusers on board our narrowboat Free Spirit.
- candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
- Cheese Aboard
- Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
- Crafts from MorganaKnitted 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
- 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.
- Dutiful Duck Crafts
- DV Design StudiosAll things laser cut. Bespoke woodworking, Artwork and gifts
- Emma Bradley ArtWatercolour art, original, prints and greeting inspired by nature on our canals.
- Fine China and Collectables
- Flock ComedyDaft bird cartoons as seen in Towpath Talk. Books, postcards, prints.
- Frocks and PrintsGood quality Vintage clothing from pretty tea dress to coats and jackets.
- Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
- Glass on the Water
- HandBuiltByLaserHandcrafted wood & leather goods from our boat Laser AI & software meet artistry
- Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden jewellery, gifts, & Willow flowers made to order
- Hil’s Caf and CraftBrew, munch and chat whilst looking at my hand crafted goods or doggy “stuff”!
- Hobnail Lace
- Home & MoorHandmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.Needle felt animals and commissions
- Inspired Home CraftsHand made bunting and Accessories.
- Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
- JellygnomesDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
- Jennie Howland
- Jubilee FibresSupply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
- K8glassdesignsHand crafted Stained Glass, suncatchers & much more. Commissions undertaken.
- Knits ‘n’ KnotsHand made wool and rope products
- 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
- Lola the cafe boatPizza & Coffee
- Lowry LeatherworksHandstitched Leather Products
- Magic Hands MassageChinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture and hand made remedies.
- March Hare EmporiumSelling Arts and Crafts made on board, Gifts and More.
- Merlin Art
- moonstonecreationsGB
- Moving CraftsCrafts handmade onboard
- Nancy May CrochetSelling crochet & socks 💕 Find me on Instagram & Facebook nancymaycrochet
- Nannaknits AfloatHand knitted baby wear, novelty tea cosies, adult socks, hats and wrist warmers.
- Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
- NBWAKAMATANDOTOMiniml environmentally friendly cleaning products & handmade crafts
- Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
- Olly's Carved Creations
- Open HatchMacrame, Bunting, Knot’s and Whatnot's
- Out of the Woods Creative Textiles
- Over the Yarnarm
- Painted giftware by Toni
- Paws for Thought (business Craft deck)Home made Craft items including Cushions , Hats and Quilts
- Pendle Witch Sweets
- Pottery by Sally VLicenced to trade on the waterways selling handbuilt ceramics
- PPR49598 Trading T/A Knitwits and OdditiesStuff you don't need but really want
- Raggy Taggy RugsTraditional handmade Rag Rugs.
- Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
- Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
- Roving RowanFloating café serving coffee, teas, and other refreshments.
- Scottbyjohn
- SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
- Snoot LootNatural dog treats and accessories for your dog
- Star Crafts
- Sunrise DawnLavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
- Suzie Sue's CreationsGreetings cards with a difference
- The Ardea Candle MakersCreating Eco Friendly Candles and Wax Melts using our Nature as the inspiration.
- The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
- The Coddiwomple Cake BoatHome-Made Cakes and Fudge. Hot & Cold Drinks. Ice Cream, Hot Dogs & Cheese
- The Curry Cruiser
- The Holm Oak trading co.Eco friendly gifts, accessories, homeware and clothing. Handmade on board.
- The Jam ButtyHandmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades and Chutneys
- THE LITTLE NARROWBOAT KITCHENFreshly Baked & Freshly Ground just for You!
- The Oatcake BoatServing North Staffordshire Oatcakes on the Cut
- The Quirky Cutlery StoreUpcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
- The Spud BoatJacket spuds
- The Village ButtyThe Village Butty is a music venue and 'floating community hall'.
- The Wool BaaSelling hand-knitting yarns and ready-made hand knitted fashion items
- The Wool Boat
- Three Sheep Cheese Boat~ Fine Cheeses and Accompaniments ~
- Timeless CraftsHand craft trader specialising in Embroidery and gifts including leather goods.
- Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
- Viking vapes
- Vintage and ModernA wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
- Wanderlost EngravingPersonalised engraved and laser cut items.
- Warwickshire Canal ArtAn artist selling canal art with a slight modern twist
- Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
- Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
- Winty CraftsHand crafted jewellery and other goodies. Gem stones and crystals.
- Wobbly LtdFloating cheesemonger. Floating Icecream. Floating Cafe. Servicing South
- Wolf Moon TradingWe cruise the network selling our hand painted canal ware and signs.
- Your Canal Boat CIC
Member List
- All Things Spanish
- Angry PlanetHandmade crafts bookmarks, necklaces,bracelets items
- 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
- Away With The Fairies
- BAKED ON BOARDWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
- 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 accessories along with handcrafted gifts
- Blackbird Country CraftsHandcrafted gifts made from recycled, reused or repurposed materials
- Blue Adeline CraftsBeautiful gifts and cards handmade on board.
- Blue Rose Greeting CardsIndependent publisher specialising in unique greeting cards for all occasions.
- Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
- Burnt on BoardWooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
- Cafe Kirianna
- Canal Art by JuliePainted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
- Canal Art By NB SpeedwellTraditional Canal Art. Commissions taken.
- Candles on the CutWe make candles, melts and diffusers on board our narrowboat Free Spirit.
- candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
- Cheese Aboard
- Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
- Crafts from MorganaKnitted 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
- 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.
- Dutiful Duck Crafts
- DV Design StudiosAll things laser cut. Bespoke woodworking, Artwork and gifts
- Emma Bradley ArtWatercolour art, original, prints and greeting inspired by nature on our canals.
- Fine China and Collectables
- Flock ComedyDaft bird cartoons as seen in Towpath Talk. Books, postcards, prints.
- Frocks and PrintsGood quality Vintage clothing from pretty tea dress to coats and jackets.
- Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
- Glass on the Water
- HandBuiltByLaserHandcrafted wood & leather goods from our boat Laser AI & software meet artistry
- Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden jewellery, gifts, & Willow flowers made to order
- Hil’s Caf and CraftBrew, munch and chat whilst looking at my hand crafted goods or doggy “stuff”!
- Hobnail Lace
- Home & MoorHandmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.Needle felt animals and commissions
- Inspired Home CraftsHand made bunting and Accessories.
- Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
- JellygnomesDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
- Jennie Howland
- Jubilee FibresSupply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
- K8glassdesignsHand crafted Stained Glass, suncatchers & much more. Commissions undertaken.
- Knits ‘n’ KnotsHand made wool and rope products
- 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
- Lola the cafe boatPizza & Coffee
- Lowry LeatherworksHandstitched Leather Products
- Magic Hands MassageChinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture and hand made remedies.
- March Hare EmporiumSelling Arts and Crafts made on board, Gifts and More.
- Merlin Art
- moonstonecreationsGB
- Moving CraftsCrafts handmade onboard
- Nancy May CrochetSelling crochet & socks 💕 Find me on Instagram & Facebook nancymaycrochet
- Nannaknits AfloatHand knitted baby wear, novelty tea cosies, adult socks, hats and wrist warmers.
- Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
- NBWAKAMATANDOTOMiniml environmentally friendly cleaning products & handmade crafts
- Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
- Olly's Carved Creations
- Open HatchMacrame, Bunting, Knot’s and Whatnot's
- Out of the Woods Creative Textiles
- Over the Yarnarm
- Painted giftware by Toni
- Paws for Thought (business Craft deck)Home made Craft items including Cushions , Hats and Quilts
- Pendle Witch Sweets
- Pottery by Sally VLicenced to trade on the waterways selling handbuilt ceramics
- PPR49598 Trading T/A Knitwits and OdditiesStuff you don't need but really want
- Raggy Taggy RugsTraditional handmade Rag Rugs.
- Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
- Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
- Roving RowanFloating café serving coffee, teas, and other refreshments.
- Scottbyjohn
- SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
- Snoot LootNatural dog treats and accessories for your dog
- Star Crafts
- Sunrise DawnLavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
- Suzie Sue's CreationsGreetings cards with a difference
- The Ardea Candle MakersCreating Eco Friendly Candles and Wax Melts using our Nature as the inspiration.
- The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
- The Coddiwomple Cake BoatHome-Made Cakes and Fudge. Hot & Cold Drinks. Ice Cream, Hot Dogs & Cheese
- The Curry Cruiser
- The Holm Oak trading co.Eco friendly gifts, accessories, homeware and clothing. Handmade on board.
- The Jam ButtyHandmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades and Chutneys
- THE LITTLE NARROWBOAT KITCHENFreshly Baked & Freshly Ground just for You!
- The Oatcake BoatServing North Staffordshire Oatcakes on the Cut
- The Quirky Cutlery StoreUpcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
- The Spud BoatJacket spuds
- The Village ButtyThe Village Butty is a music venue and 'floating community hall'.
- The Wool BaaSelling hand-knitting yarns and ready-made hand knitted fashion items
- The Wool Boat
- Three Sheep Cheese Boat~ Fine Cheeses and Accompaniments ~
- Timeless CraftsHand craft trader specialising in Embroidery and gifts including leather goods.
- Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
- Viking vapes
- Vintage and ModernA wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
- Wanderlost EngravingPersonalised engraved and laser cut items.
- Warwickshire Canal ArtAn artist selling canal art with a slight modern twist
- Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
- Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
- Winty CraftsHand crafted jewellery and other goodies. Gem stones and crystals.
- Wobbly LtdFloating cheesemonger. Floating Icecream. Floating Cafe. Servicing South
- Wolf Moon TradingWe cruise the network selling our hand painted canal ware and signs.
- Your Canal Boat CIC
Festivals and Floating Markets
- RCTA Milton Keynes August BH Floating MarketSat Aug 24 2024, 10:00am GMT - Mon Aug 26 2024, 05:00pm GMTCampbell Wharf Milton Keynes.
- IWA Canalway Cavalcade 2025 - Dates/Times TBCSat May 3 2025 - Mon May 5 2025Grand Union Canal
- The Batchworth RallySat May 17 2025, 10:00am GMT - Sun May 18 2025, 05:00pm GMTGrand Union Canal
- 2025 Waterways Festival Foxton & Market HarboroughSat Jun 7 2025, 10:00am GMT - Sun Jun 8 2025, 05:00pm GMTFoxton/Market Harborough
- Middlewich Folk & Boat 2025Fri Jun 13 2025, 10:00am GMT - Sun Jun 15 2025, 05:00pm GMTTrent & Mersey Canal
- Linslade Canal Festival 2025Sat Jul 26 2025, 11:00am GMTTiddenfoot Waterside Park
- Brownhills Canal Festival 2025Sat Aug 16 2025, 10:00am GMT - Sun Aug 17 2025, 05:00pm GMTWyrley & Essington Canal
- Black Country Boating Festival 2025Fri Sep 12 2025, 10:00am GMT - Sun Sep 14 2025, 05:00pm GMTBumble Hole Nature Reserve
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Recent CRT News and RCTA Blog Posts
- Fund Britain’s Waterways Update, October 2024 03 October 2024
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- UNUSUAL ‘THREE-SIDED’ DAM ALLOWS NAVIGATION AT HOLLOWFORTH AQUEDUCT 03 October 2024
- Ranjit Sondhi CBE appointed to Canal & River Trust Board of Trustees 03 October 2024
- CANAL & RIVER TRUST ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2023/24 PUBLISHED 03 October 2024