On the way to #CrickBoatShow for Bickerstaffe Boat Company. One of the many boat builders who will be displaying boats at this year's show. We're looking forward to seeing all the show boats.

Advance ticket sales for Crick Boat Show end at midday today. Saves 10% off the on-the-gate prices. Don't forget that tickets for Trade & Preview Day on Friday 24 May are only available in advance so don't delay, buy now! ow.ly/LhJQ50RJrs7

Historic narrowboat Dane made it safely home to Middleport Pottery yesterday after maintenance works.

Canal & River Trust Boating Me and Nettles doing our bit

A misty view of Whilton on the Grand Union Canal yesterday. Thanks for sharing NB Bertie

Please help us to help you by not spreading invasive species floating pennywort. Please try and avoid cruising through any reed rafts where possible. Thank you!

Wherever you are tonight we hope you're enjoying yourself. Thanks for sharing Claire D
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Go batty about bats! Here's a great opportunity to learn more about the bats you'll encounter along the canal.
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Life's better when you're boating along the inland waterways. #KeepCanalsAlive Thanks for sharing Steve Bates
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Boating for everyone. Great opportunity to find out more about Community Narrowboating Wirral Cheshire & Beyond
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For #ThrowbackThursday we have the sad tale of FMC Steamer Earl, launched in Saltley in 1895, and finally sunk and abandoned in the Brinklow Arm of the Oxford Canal in the 1930's. ow.ly/qx9x50RHUV8

This weekend, don't miss this if you're local.
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Don't miss our next #BoatersUpdate which is published this Friday. It features an in depth look at all your comments and advice on cruising speed as well loads more interesting, useful and must know boating news. If you're not subscribed click here now ow.ly/HW8t50RHUvH

Thinking of buying a boat as your main home? Limited places still available aimed at those aspiring to become boat-owners on a one day course covering all you need to know at this year's #CrickBoatShow . Book now ow.ly/AgJk50RHUji #BoatLife #NewBoater

Time to reveal the answer to yesterday's #quiz #BoatsThatTweet and it's Bridge 34 on the Oxford Canal, Easenhall Lane Bridge and as hopefully most of you know by now, we're about to reopen the cutting after the massive landslide earlier this year after major engineering works.

Be part of this amazing #TallShips event by mooring your boat in #Gloucester Docks this coming bank holiday weekend. Spaces still available - contact Canal & River Trust Wales and South West

More happy news, this time from shadowed eyes

Just in case you missed yesterday's good news from the Oxford Canal from our Canal & River Trust West Midlands colleagues.

Homeward bound for historic narrowboat Dane. And it's homeward bound for us tonight too. Good evening!

Progress at Marple. Thanks for sharing Tony Bowers NB Denry