Court Above The Cut

25/10/2025

I’m officially a lottery winner…. 😂😂

I have donated back to the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Swindon Branch.

You can do the Swindon lottery and support the Wilts and Berks canal restoration here

https://www.swindonlottery.co.uk/support/wilts-and-berks-canal-trust-swindon-branch

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22/10/2025

It’s been five incredible years since I started my YouTube channel, Wobbly Runner Exploring — and what a journey it’s been! In this special anniversary video...

22/10/2025

Charity boat trips are cleaner and quieter thanks to Naturesave Trust grant.

Popular boat trips are cleaner and quieter thanks to a generous grant for an electric engine.
The Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust runs two boats, ‘The Mary Archard’ and ‘Damselfly’, which raise much-needed funds for the charity by carrying hundreds of passengers at special events every year.
These include the Melksham Food & River Festival, Chippenham Folk Festival and Pewsham Locks Open Days.
The trips are even more enjoyable after the Naturesave Trust provided a £1,950 grant to purchase a new electric outboard engine.
The lightweight motor and battery are easier and cheaper to operate than a petrol engine and create less noise and disturbance to wildlife.

Canal Trust spokesperson Martin Palmer said: “We’re delighted to receive such generous support which is making a huge difference to people’s enjoyment of our waterways.
“Silent running means skippers and crew can talk to passengers about the restoration campaign and answer their questions without having to contend with a noisy engine.
“It also means we’re more likely to see local wildlife, which encourages people to engage with nature.
“Running costs are lower and it’s much better for the environment too.”

The Naturesave Trust is funded by the activities of Naturesave Insurance, the UK’s leading ethical insurance provider for individuals, businesses, charities and community groups.
Visit www.naturesave.co.uk

22/10/2025

Our New Website Is Coming Monday, 3rd November! 🌟

We’re so excited to share our beautiful new website with you - built to celebrate our canals, our community, and everyone who supports our mission.

On our new site you’ll find:
🛒 A shop full of new merchandise
🗞️ A news feed and restoration blog with all the latest updates
🗺️ A canals guide complete with downloadable maps
💚 Ways you can support us - through our Charity Book and Music Shops, log sales, legacies, and much more.
🤝 Brand new volunteering hub that showcases all the areas you can get involved
👥 A members’ area with its own portal, plus easy online membership sign-up

This exciting new chapter has been made possible thanks to an extraordinarily generous anonymous donation - a heartfelt thank-you to our supporter for making this dream a reality.

Join us online from Monday, 3rd November, and explore everything that’s new!

22/10/2025

So well deserved! As many of you know I hold a lot of love for the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust and it’s good to see some recognition of the hard work that they do.

Why not help them celebrate by becoming a member, it’s incredibly cheap! Follow the link to see for yourself!

https://lhcrt.org.uk/membership/membership-for-individuals/

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that LHCRT has been shortlisted for the 2025 Beacon Awards in the Charity or Social Enterprise category!

Being named a finalist is a huge honour—and a testament to the passion, dedication, and impact of our incredible volunteers and members.

🏆 Winners will be announced on 27 November—wish us luck!

21/10/2025

There’s no stopping our amazing volunteers — not even all this rain!

The offside wall at Tamworth Road Narrows is flying up and will be finished before you know it!

📷 photo by Christine Howles

20/10/2025

Amazing stuff, you’d have seen a few videos on the project on my other channel, Court Exploring

Great news, it's now official, the McClean Way is open from Ryecroft, Walsall to Chesterfield Road, Lichfield.

20/10/2025

Today I join Sam from the Cotswold Canal Updates at Westfield Lock AKA John. Robinson Lock to explore the current work being done to restore this Canal. The ...