Planners OK canalside art for K&A's 200th anniversary
By Bob Naylor
A permanent monument will mark the 200th anniversary of the Kennet & Avon Canal now planners have given approval for it to be erected beside the canal in Bath

K&A Canal pump-outs back in action
The problems with the card readers on the pump-outs at Great Bedwyn and Pewsey have now been fixed and all the BW pump-outs on the K&A Canal are now working. 


Report any problems to: 01380 722859 

Poll has River Kennet in top three worst rivers
In an on-line survey to find the best and the worst rivers in the country the River Kennet is currently standing number three after the Thames and the Mersey in the worst rivers category.

Bradford on Avon Fringe Festival
Boats & Folk at the Canal Tavern
The Canal Tavern at Bradford on Avon came alive last night as members of the K&A Canal boating community took to the stage with an evening of foot stomping folk and blues hosted by Tom Rockliffe.

BW tug Burland - for sale

K&A work boats in BW sell off


By Bob Naylor


British Waterways is selling off work boats that are no longer needed — among them are three that have given good service on the Kennet & Avon Canal over the years.

Bath policemen in night time river rescue
By Bob Naylor
Two Bath policeman who saved the life of a man who got into difficulties after he jumped into the River Avon off Pulteney Bridge in Bath have been nominated for Royal Humane Society bravery awards.

Pulteney Weir, Bath: Picture by Bob Naylor