Interesting discussion on BBC Politics East today about the proposed Fens Reservoir, with Paul Burrows of Middle Level Commissioners saying it's a once in 400 years opportunity. Clearly needed, and lots of leisure & wellbeing benefits, but will it be enough? bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Narrowboat Olive Emily is being loaded ready to begin cruising on the Grand Union Canal later today. We are guessing she might make a maximum speed of 50 mph on the #A14 #inlandboating #lifesbetterbywater #grandunioncanal

Would suggest boaters reply to this suggesting they sort the collapsed mooring before investing elsewhere within the park? Fund Britain's Waterways Fox Narrowboats NatAssocBoatOwners

Marmont Priory Lock re opened. Thanks to all involved at Middle Level Commissioners allowing passage to EnvAgencyAnglia river Great Ouse. #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZNdNvca9X/ #inlandboating NatAssocBoatOwners British Marine Inland Fund Britain's Waterways

Never jump or dive into rivers. Sudden immersion in cold water can cause cold water shock. Cold water shock was involved in 38% of accidental drownings in 2022 (RLSS). Read more: bit.ly/40nz8Nf #FloatToLive.

It’s turning into a great Easter weekend 🐣Wishing all our moorers and holiday makers an eggcellent time afloat. #easter #EasterWeekend #Easter2025 #foxyfriday #hotcrossbuns #homemadebuns #middlelevelnavigation #narrowboating #lifesbetterbywater

If someone else falls into the water – Call, Tell, Throw. If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember this lifesaving advice. - Call 999 - Tell them to float on their back - Throw something to help them float #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater

16% of child accidental drownings on inland waters are from jumping and diving in (RLSS, 2022). You may be jumping in to hidden hazards and get cold water shock. Remember to #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater rnli.org/safety/know-th… rnli.org/safety/float

As the Government finalises its #SpendingReview let’s make one more push to show we want to #FundBritainsWaterways and protect our canals and rivers. Sign the petition and write to your MP change.org/p/fundbritains… Extreme weather costs money (photo Taylors Aboard)

Foxy is excited to welcome our first international visitors from Norway for the 2025 boating season. ☀️🕶️🦊⚓️#narrowboatlife #narrowboatholidays #middlelevelnavigation #cambridgeshire #foxyfriday #fridayvibes #spring25 #sunsout #visitcambridgeshire #norway🇳🇴

Foxy our mascot was very excited today to meet our Spring Competition winners who had a fun day afloat #dayboathire #daysout #getafloat

Looks like you had great fun on day boat Explorer yesterday #inlandboating #lifesbetterbywater

#FundBritainsWaterways is planning a campaign cruise to visit Baits Bite Lock on the River #Cam on Sunday 3rd August. Interested in joining? Please email [email protected] to let us know. We’d love to see you!

Preparing for tomorrow's #FundBritainsWaterways campaign cruise to Baits Bite Lock on the River #Cam Join us along the way if you can - leaving Bottisham Lock from 10am to assemble at Baits Bite at 11am

Yesterday #FundBritainsWaterways was delighted to welcome Charlotte Cane MP🔶 to the campaign cruise to Baits Bite Lock on the River #Cam. Here are her thoughts on That's TV Cambridgeshire: gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

We are proud to support this campaign. #fundbritainswaterways

Explorer is on her way to Estafest CIC Give them a toot if you see them underway

Petition for the River #Cam at cambridgelibdems.org.uk/campaigns/save… Please sign and share!

Write-up of the #FundBritainsWaterways campaign cruise to Baits Bite Lock on the River #Cam last Sunday now on the website: waterways.org.uk/waterways/site…

Amazing photos of a barn owl on a boat on the Middle Level Navigations, with many thanks to John Revell