Our news begins with a call for views on the Canal & River Trust’s licensing shake-up. Our reader photos are next followed by the Boat Test in which Adam and Andy test Stargazer by The Bespoke Boat Company. Martin brings us a report on the Shrewsbury & Newport restoration, where he’s been volunteering recently. His Cruise Guide is next which this month is Part 2 of a 3-parter on the Thames Ring and this month features the route from Stoke Bruerne to Windsor. Then Martin’s Cruise Guide Extra has him crossing The Great Ouse. Another from Martin next as he went fishing for rubbish with The Birmingham Canal Navigations Cleanup. Tim Coghlan follows with Part 1 of a couple who have moored at Braunston Marina for almost 60 years. Our ongoing boat restoration is the final feature this month, and Claire is doing some essential roof repairs.

Our news begins with a call for views on the Canal & River Trust’s licensing shake-up. Our reader photos are next followed by the Boat Test in which Adam and Andy test Stargazer by The Bespoke Boat Company. Martin brings us a report on the Shrewsbury & Newport restoration, where he’s been volunteering recently. His Cruise Guide is ne....