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  • All Things Spanish
  • Antares Gifts
    Antares Gifts
    Fair Trade, Eco-friendly, Ethical & Recycled gifts.
  • Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's Art
    Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's Art
    Creating art on a Narrowboat. Pet commissions and British Wildlife Drawings.
  • Artful crafter
    Artful crafter
  • Artful Nomad & Floating Crafts
    Artful Nomad & Floating Crafts
    Fun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
  • Aussie Chick
    Aussie Chick
  • Away With The Fairies
  • BAKED ON BOARD
    BAKED ON BOARD
    Wood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
  • Barge Fiodra
    Barge Fiodra
    Floating venue: cinema, exhibitions, well-being, arts and entertainment.
  • Barge-inn  booze
    Barge-inn booze
    Narrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
  • Bea's Sewing Boat
  • Beanie Boat
    Beanie Boat
    Floating luxury yarn shop and handcrafted soapy goodness.
  • Beck and Alan's personalised gifts
  • Birdboxandjennywren
    Birdboxandjennywren
    We sell fair trade clothing and gifts along with hand crafted items
  • Blue Adeline Crafts
    Blue Adeline Crafts
    Embroidery and cross stitching, beaded jewellery, hand knitted items, gifts.
  • Blue Rose Greeting Cards
    Blue Rose Greeting Cards
    An independent publisher & retailer specialising in photographic greeting cards.
  • Books 'n' Stuff
    Books 'n' Stuff
    Secondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
  • Born on the Cut Cafe
  • Bria Studio
    Bria Studio
    British grown flowers & plants
  • BRIGHTSTAR
    BRIGHTSTAR
    Holistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
  • Burnt on Board
    Wooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
  • Caledonia Glass
    Caledonia Glass
    Hand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Calmer Waters
  • Canal Art by Julie
    Canal Art by Julie
    Painted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
  • Canal Art By NB Speedwell
    Canal Art By NB Speedwell
    Traditional Canal Art. Commissions taken.
  • Canal Art by Ruth
    Canal Art by Ruth
    Hand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
  • candy boat
    travels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Candy By Mandy
    Candy By Mandy
    Unique sweet and treat shop set on our steam powered Narrowboat.
  • Cards and Curios
    Cards and Curios
    At Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
  • Celtic Fringe Crafts
    Celtic Fringe Crafts
    Continuously cruising & creating a range of unique handcrafted designs
  • Cheese Aboard
    Cheese Aboard
    @cheeseaboard1
  • Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
  • Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
  • Compton Fenders
  • CorkTrend
    CorkTrend
    Fashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
  • Cosmic Esoteric
    Cosmic Esoteric
    Canal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
  • Crafts by silver mist
    Crafts by silver mist
    I do wood burning and engraving. Hand crafted jewellery and greeting cards
  • Crafts from Morgana
    Knitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
  • Crafts on the Cut
    CANAL ART & CRAFTS AND BOAT RELATED ITEMS
  • Crafty Witch Canal Artist
    Handpainted and handmade gifts and decor for all! Canal art and signwriting
  • Crocs The Vinyl Cut
    Crocs The Vinyl Cut
    Artwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Croeso Crafts
  • Crooked House Crafts
    Crooked House Crafts
    Hand crafted crooked houses and a variety of clay models
  • Cruising crafts
    Cruising crafts
    Floating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
  • Crystals afloat
    Crystals afloat
    We sell crystals, handmade copper and gemstone jewellery.
  • CurtainsFor
    CurtainsFor
    www.CurtainsFor.com -
  • Cutty Sark Tea
  • D & D Woodcraft
  • Daisy's Bakin Butty
  • Designs by Annie
  • Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)
    Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)
    Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
  • Dutiful Duck Crafts
  • DV Design Studios
    DV Design Studios
    All things laser cut. Bespoke wood work and gifts
  • Facepainting &Canalware
    Facepainting &Canalware
    Face painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
  • Fenders and Fings
  • Fern Floating Fine Art
    Fern Floating Fine Art
    Animal Illustrations. Inspired by folk tales. Originals, prints and cards.
  • Fi's Fabulous Emporium
    Fi's Fabulous Emporium
    Various hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
  • Fizzyliizycrafts
  • Flowers,Feathers and Flutters Afloat.
    Flowers,Feathers and Flutters Afloat.
  • Frocks and Prints
    Frocks and Prints
    Digital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
  • Gangplank Spirits & Preserves
    Foraged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
  • Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)
    Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)
    Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
  • Glass on the Water
  • Gordanneus Crafts
    Gordanneus Crafts
    Hand cut personalised wooden photo plaques & door names. Wall art & much more.
  • Haircuts Afloat
    Haircuts Afloat
    Haircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
  • Hand Made Knitwear
  • Handmade on Narrowboat Sunbeam
    Hand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
  • Happy Days Crafty Creations
    Happy Days Crafty Creations
    Hand made bags, purse’s etc
  • Heavens Scent Trading Co.
    Heavens Scent Trading Co.
    Handmade vegan eco friendly soy candles and wax melts infused with essential oil
  • Holly The Cafe Boat
    Holly The Cafe Boat
    A travelling narrowboat Cafe selling artisan coffee and home made cakes
  • Home & Moor
    Home & Moor
    Handmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.
  • Hooked Afloat
    Hooked Afloat
    Bespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
  • Inspired Home Crafts
    Inspired Home Crafts
    Hand made bunting and Accessories. Home Brew kits, all things home brew.
  • Janul Publications
    Janul Publications
    Author, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
  • Jennie Howland
  • Jubilee Fibres
    Jubilee Fibres
    Supply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
  • Judith Matthews Photography
    Judith Matthews Photography
    Photographer of canal life, narrowboats, wildlife and landscapes. Canal trader.
  • Julies Jugs Canal Art
    Hand Painted Canalware
  • Julissimo Jewellery
    Julissimo Jewellery
    Julissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
  • Knits ‘n’ Knots
    Hand made wool and rope products
  • L’eau Life incense
  • LDK Print & Embroidery
    LDK Print & Embroidery
    We print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
  • Lily Limpet Treasures
    Lily Limpet Treasures
    Stitching, up cycling, repairs, including boat covers and clothes. New from old.
  • Lindylouafloat
    Lindylouafloat
    Fenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
  • Little Pen’s Trading Company
    Little Pen’s Trading Company
    My specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
  • Lj's Cruising crochet
    Lj's Cruising crochet
    I make and sell crocheted clothing and sell yarn, incense, burners and eco bags.
  • Lot's of Knot's
    Lot's of Knot's
    Macrame dreamcatchers.....wall hanging's.....plant holders all homemade onboard.
  • Lowry Leatherworks
    Lowry Leatherworks
    Handstitched Leather Products
  • Magic Hands Massage
    Magic Hands Massage
    On board Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, herbals and balms all hand made.
  • Make It Shipshape
    Make It Shipshape
    Practical and attractive wooden products for boaters, crafters and the home
  • March Hare Emporium
    Selling Handmade Soaps and Gifts, Eco Friendly and Fair Traded products.
  • Martin Haden
  • Molly d
    Molly d
    Spinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
  • Molly's floating cafe
    WE ARE A COFFEE BOAT, SERVING COFFEE, COLD DRINKS, SNACKS AND ICE CREAMS
  • moonstonecreationsGB
  • Mrs D's Bookbox
    Mrs D's Bookbox
    Selling Usborne books for children - new titles, special offers and more!
  • Nancy May Crochet
    Nancy May Crochet
    Gorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
  • Narrow boat Leather
    Hand stitched leather goods
  • Narrowboat Coffee
    Narrowboat Coffee
    We sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals at www.narrowboatcoffee.co.uk
  • NBWAKAMATANDOTO
  • Nomadic Crafts
    Nomadic Crafts
    Handmade gifts and clothing made from our NB Alpenrose
  • Northern Lights
    Northern Lights
    Northern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Olly's Carved Creations
  • Open Hatch
    Open Hatch
    Macrame, Bunting and Whatnot's
  • Paul's Fenders
    Paul's Fenders
    Fender making ropework and paracord knots
  • Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
    Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
  • Pendle Witch Sweets
  • Pottery by Sally V & the Bait Boat
    Pottery by Sally V & the Bait Boat
    Handmade ceramic windchimes and small pots.. Fishing bait and some tackle.
  • Purple Moments Craft
    Original artwork and soft furnishings
  • R.J.S Trading
    R.J.S Trading
    An eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
  • Raggy Taggy Rugs
    Traditional handmade Rag Rugs.
  • Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom HM
  • Rambling rose canal art
    Rambling rose canal art
    Hand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • Rope & Anchor Trading Co.
    Rope & Anchor Trading Co.
    Handmade gifts, macrame, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards, quilts
  • SF Mechanics
    SF Mechanics
    Diesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
  • Shop on the Water
    Shop on the Water
    Stockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
  • Siany Macrame
    Siany Macrame
    Plant hangers, owls, angels, bottle holders, keychains, custom orders on request
  • Snoot Loot
    Snoot Loot
    Natural dog treats and accessories for your dog
  • Splice and Fid
    Splice and Fid
  • Stoned Jewellery
    Stoned Jewellery
    Exquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
  • Sunrise Dawn
    Lavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
  • Suzie Sue's Creations
    Cards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
  • Sympatheia
    Sympatheia
    Handmade jewellery, arts and crafts
  • The Art Boat
    The Art Boat
    Paintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Crafty Pet Boat
  • The Floating Card Shop
    The Floating Card Shop
    Personalised Greetings Cards, notelets, boxes, cards made with canal photographs
  • The Floating Gift Shop
    The Floating Gift Shop
  • The Herb Boat  HM
    The Herb Boat HM
    Herbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
  • The Holm Oak trading co.
    The Holm Oak trading co.
    Zero waste and eco shop. Handmade Gifts, Homewares and Clothing. Bespoke Joinery
  • The Illustrated Boat
    We are a floating apothecary selling eco products and magical gifts
  • The Jam Butty
    The Jam Butty
    Handmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys and Vinegars
  • The Pen Maker's Boat
    Hand made pens using various woods and reclaimed timber from historic boats
  • The Quirky Cutlery Store
    The Quirky Cutlery Store
    Upcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
  • The Record Deck UK
    The Record Deck UK
    It’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
  • The SlushBoat
    The SlushBoat
    Take_5 The first ever Slush Boat (as far as I know)
  • The Village Butty
    The Village Butty
    The Village Butty is a music venue and 'floating community hall'.
  • The Widgeon Theatreboat
    The Widgeon Theatreboat
    A Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
  • The Wool Baa
    The Wool Baa
    Selling hand-knitting yarns and ready-made hand knitted fashion items
  • The Wool Boat
  • thesoapboat
    thesoapboat
    Handmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
  • TILDEN
    TILDEN
    Hand carved walking staffs
  • Tinkers Hands
  • Towpath Tipples
    Towpath Tipples
    Craft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
  • Unicornucopia
    incorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
  • Vintage and Modern
    A wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
  • Watercraft Training
    RYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • WICKED CINNAMON
    WICKED CINNAMON
    Artist, wildlife & pet portraits. Drone photography, and cafe boat.
  • Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
  • Wire Art by Nickie
    Wire Art by Nickie
    Sun & Dream Catchers Wall Hangings & Jewellery too, Hand Made on Narrowboat Mia
  • WitchCrafter HippieShed
    WitchCrafter HippieShed
    Travelling Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
  • Wobbly Ltd
    Soft Serve Icecreams Milkshakes Teas and Coffees Sweets
  • Wonders of wool
    Wonders of wool
    Handmade crochet/knitted animal trophy heads steampunk hats Christmas Rudolph

Member List

  • All Things Spanish
  • Antares GiftsFair Trade, Eco-friendly, Ethical & Recycled gifts.
  • Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's ArtCreating art on a Narrowboat. Pet commissions and British Wildlife Drawings.
  • Artful crafter
  • Artful Nomad & Floating CraftsFun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
  • Aussie Chick
  • Away With The Fairies
  • 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 Boat
  • Beanie BoatFloating luxury yarn shop and handcrafted soapy goodness.
  • Beck and Alan's personalised gifts
  • BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell fair trade clothing and gifts along with hand crafted items
  • Blue Adeline CraftsEmbroidery and cross stitching, beaded jewellery, hand knitted items, gifts.
  • Blue Rose Greeting CardsAn independent publisher & retailer specialising in photographic greeting cards.
  • Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
  • Born on the Cut Cafe
  • Bria StudioBritish grown flowers & plants
  • BRIGHTSTARHolistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
  • Burnt on BoardWooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
  • Caledonia GlassHand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Calmer Waters
  • 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 RuthHand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
  • candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Candy By MandyUnique sweet and treat shop set on our steam powered Narrowboat.
  • Cards and CuriosAt Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
  • Celtic Fringe CraftsContinuously cruising & creating a range of unique handcrafted designs
  • Cheese Aboard@cheeseaboard1
  • Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
  • Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
  • Compton Fenders
  • CorkTrendFashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
  • Cosmic EsotericCanal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
  • Crafts by silver mistI do wood burning and engraving. Hand crafted jewellery and greeting cards
  • Crafts from MorganaKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
  • Crafts on the CutCANAL ART & CRAFTS AND BOAT RELATED ITEMS
  • Crafty Witch Canal ArtistHandpainted and handmade gifts and decor for all! Canal art and signwriting
  • Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Croeso Crafts
  • Crooked House CraftsHand crafted crooked houses and a variety of clay models
  • Cruising craftsFloating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
  • Crystals afloatWe sell crystals, handmade copper and gemstone jewellery.
  • CurtainsForwww.CurtainsFor.com -
  • Cutty Sark Tea
  • D & D Woodcraft
  • Daisy's Bakin Butty
  • Designs by Annie
  • 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 wood work and gifts
  • Facepainting &CanalwareFace painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
  • Fenders and Fings
  • Fern Floating Fine ArtAnimal Illustrations. Inspired by folk tales. Originals, prints and cards.
  • Fi's Fabulous EmporiumVarious hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
  • Fizzyliizycrafts
  • Flowers,Feathers and Flutters Afloat.
  • Frocks and PrintsDigital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
  • Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
  • Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
  • Glass on the Water
  • Gordanneus CraftsHand cut personalised wooden photo plaques & door names. Wall art & much more.
  • Haircuts AfloatHaircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
  • Hand Made Knitwear
  • Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
  • Happy Days Crafty CreationsHand made bags, purse’s etc
  • Heavens Scent Trading Co.Handmade vegan eco friendly soy candles and wax melts infused with essential oil
  • Holly The Cafe BoatA travelling narrowboat Cafe selling artisan coffee and home made cakes
  • Home & MoorHandmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.
  • Hooked AfloatBespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
  • Inspired Home CraftsHand made bunting and Accessories. Home Brew kits, all things home brew.
  • Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
  • Jennie Howland
  • Jubilee FibresSupply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
  • Judith Matthews PhotographyPhotographer of canal life, narrowboats, wildlife and landscapes. Canal trader.
  • Julies Jugs Canal ArtHand Painted Canalware
  • Julissimo JewelleryJulissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
  • Knits ‘n’ KnotsHand made wool and rope products
  • L’eau Life incense
  • LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
  • 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 crochetI make and sell crocheted clothing and sell yarn, incense, burners and 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.
  • Make It ShipshapePractical and attractive wooden products for boaters, crafters and the home
  • March Hare EmporiumSelling Handmade Soaps and Gifts, Eco Friendly and Fair Traded products.
  • Martin Haden
  • Molly dSpinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
  • Molly's floating cafeWE ARE A COFFEE BOAT, SERVING COFFEE, COLD DRINKS, SNACKS AND ICE CREAMS
  • moonstonecreationsGB
  • Mrs D's BookboxSelling Usborne books for children - new titles, special offers and more!
  • Nancy May CrochetGorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
  • Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
  • Narrowboat CoffeeWe sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals at www.narrowboatcoffee.co.uk
  • NBWAKAMATANDOTO
  • Nomadic CraftsHandmade gifts and clothing made from our NB Alpenrose
  • Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Olly's Carved Creations
  • Open HatchMacrame, Bunting and Whatnot's
  • Paul's FendersFender making ropework and paracord knots
  • Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
  • Pendle Witch Sweets
  • Pottery by Sally V & the Bait BoatHandmade ceramic windchimes and small pots.. Fishing bait and some tackle.
  • Purple Moments CraftOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
  • R.J.S TradingAn eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
  • Raggy Taggy RugsTraditional handmade Rag Rugs.
  • Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom HM
  • Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • Rope & Anchor Trading Co.Handmade gifts, macrame, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards, quilts
  • SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
  • Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
  • Siany MacramePlant hangers, owls, angels, bottle holders, keychains, custom orders on request
  • Snoot LootNatural dog treats and accessories for your dog
  • Splice and Fid
  • Stoned JewelleryExquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
  • Sunrise DawnLavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
  • Suzie Sue's CreationsCards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
  • SympatheiaHandmade jewellery, arts and crafts
  • The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Crafty Pet Boat
  • The Floating Card ShopPersonalised Greetings Cards, notelets, boxes, cards made with canal photographs
  • The Floating Gift Shop
  • The Herb Boat HMHerbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
  • 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 Pen Maker's BoatHand made pens using various woods and reclaimed timber from historic boats
  • The Quirky Cutlery StoreUpcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
  • The Record Deck UKIt’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
  • The SlushBoatTake_5 The first ever Slush Boat (as far as I know)
  • The Village ButtyThe Village Butty is a music venue and 'floating community hall'.
  • The Widgeon TheatreboatA Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
  • 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.
  • TILDENHand carved walking staffs
  • Tinkers Hands
  • 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.
  • Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • WICKED CINNAMONArtist, wildlife & pet portraits. Drone photography, and cafe boat.
  • Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
  • Wire Art by NickieSun & Dream Catchers Wall Hangings & Jewellery too, Hand Made on Narrowboat Mia
  • WitchCrafter HippieShedTravelling Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
  • Wobbly LtdSoft Serve Icecreams Milkshakes Teas and Coffees Sweets
  • Wonders of woolHandmade crochet/knitted animal trophy heads steampunk hats Christmas Rudolph

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Festivals and Floating Markets

  • Alrewas Arts Festival
    Sat Aug 20 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sat Aug 27 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Alrewas
  • Brownhills Canal Festival
    Sat Aug 20 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Aug 21 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Brownhills on the Wyrley & Essington canal
  • Blisworth Festival
    Sat Aug 20 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Aug 21 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Grand Union Canal
  • RCTA Milton Keynes August BH Floating Market
    Sat Aug 27 2022, 10:00 GMT - Mon Aug 29 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Grand Union Canal Towpath
  • IWA Festival of Water 2022
    Sat Aug 27 2022, 10:00 GMT - Mon Aug 29 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Trent & Mersey Canal
  • Angel Canal Festival & Floating Market
    Mon Aug 29 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Sep 11 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Grand Union Canal towpath
  • Whitchurch Canal Festival
    Sat Sep 3 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Sep 4 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Whitchurch Arm, Llangollen Canal
  • Black Country Boating Festival
    Fri Sep 9 2022, 17:00 GMT - Sun Sep 11 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Bumble Hole Nature Reserve
  • 2nd Shardlow Inland Port Festivel
    Sat Sep 10 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Sep 11 2022, 16:00 GMT
    Trent & Mersey Canal
  • Ginger & Spice Festival
    Thu Sep 22 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Sep 25 2022, 17:00 GMT

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Stools from history

Posted on 12 October 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
12 October 2018

This week I was at Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum with Ronni Payne meeting Sarah Brown from CRT to discuss how RCTA and CRT might work together in the future (an exciting meeting and a report will be emailed out next week to RCTA members). After the meeting and with only a few minutes left on . . . read more

My day at the AGM 2018

Posted on 07 October 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
07 October 2018

Roving Canal Traders Association Annual General Meeting 28th September 2018 was a perfect early autumn day as I drove down to the Galleon at Old Wolverton for RCTA’s Annual General Meeting. This was a drive I used to take regularly to meet my boss when I worked in Milton Keynes so I made the journey . . . read more

CRT Annual Public Meeting 2018 Report

Posted on 30 September 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
30 September 2018

Canal & River Trust Annual Public Meeting 2018 You may have seen Andy Tidy’s (Boating Business representative on the CRT Council) bullet point exposition of this year’s Canal & River Trust Annual Public Meeting in Birmingham (captainahabswaterytales.bogspot.com). As there is no hope that I could improve on this and rather than waste time simply repeating . . . read more

RCTA Seasonal BOGOFF!

Posted on 27 September 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
27 September 2018

We have announced 5, yes 5! seasonal floating markets in the events page on this website. You can also find events for all of them on Facebook, please share far & wide, in the appropriate local areas. Lets get the word out there! The venues are: Autumn market at Stoke Bruerne. Christmas markets at Birmingham . . . read more

CRT Annual Public Meeting

Posted on 13 September 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
13 September 2018

26th September 2018 IET Birmingham Austin Court ‘The Kingston Theatre’ 80 Cambridge Street B1 2NP This is an open public meeting, which anyone can attend, but to make sure we have enough catering and seating etc. and that we don’t exceed the maximum capacity for health and safety reasons, we do ask those who wish . . . read more

2018 RCTA AGM

Posted on 08 September 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
08 September 2018

Calling all members! Don’t forget the upcoming AGM to be held on the 28th September 2018, 12.00 to 15.00 pm at The Galleon,  Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NL. Everybody should have received the paperwork in an email or via the members Facebook page. If you haven’t please let me know.

Floating Markets Update

Posted on 21 August 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
21 August 2018

It is sadly quickly coming towards the end of the season but we have two fabulous summer markets still to go. August Bank Holiday weekend opposite Campbell Park in Milton Keynes, this will be our first ever Floating Market in Milton Keynes & we are excited! In September we will be putting on a Floating . . . read more

Heads up! Nominations wanted.

Posted on 13 August 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
13 August 2018

The 2018 AGM is steadily creeping towards us and here’s a heads up that we will be wanting nominations for the committee this year. Justina Evans is retiring as Secretary and we are seeking nominations for this role. If you are an active trader and have committee experience this is the role for you. Here . . . read more

Managing at Great Haywood?

Posted on 07 August 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
07 August 2018

Great Haywood was my first experience in the role as volunteer market leader. What did I learn? The Facebook Messenger group set up for the market made me feel I already knew most of those attending and any slight apprehension gave way to a more relaxed feeling the closer the market came. Being on the . . . read more

Sunny Summer Trading

Posted on 17 July 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
17 July 2018

If you think we have been quiet that is only because we have been working hard arranging RCTA markets & markets in conjunction with other festivals like Boxmoor Canal Festival which was a massive success for our attending traders. RCTA markets this year at Cassio Park, Berkhamsted, Gt Haywood & Market Drayton have all been . . . read more

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