Amy Tillson
@willowandure.bsky.social
Mother. Boater. Painter. Cyclist. Nerd. Senior Campaigns Officer at @iwa-uk.bsky.social
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The climate crisis plus a lack of funding means ageing waterways assets could be a risk to life, finds parliamentary magazine The House. We were pleased to give comment. The story has gone national and has been picked up by @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cuts to England’s canal network could put lives at risk, experts say
Ageing assets and lack of funding could mean entire towns and villages vulnerable to flooding, investigation shows
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The climate crisis plus a lack of funding means ageing waterways assets could be a risk to life, finds parliamentary magazine The House. We were pleased to give comment. The story has gone national and has been picked up by @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Solidarity with trans, non-binary and intersex folks following the Supreme Court ruling today.
As someone with a condition that can be considered an intersex variation I'm disturbed and upset by this reductive definition of women.
#transrightsarehumanrights
As someone with a condition that can be considered an intersex variation I'm disturbed and upset by this reductive definition of women.
#transrightsarehumanrights
April 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Solidarity with trans, non-binary and intersex folks following the Supreme Court ruling today.
As someone with a condition that can be considered an intersex variation I'm disturbed and upset by this reductive definition of women.
#transrightsarehumanrights
As someone with a condition that can be considered an intersex variation I'm disturbed and upset by this reductive definition of women.
#transrightsarehumanrights
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For International Women's Day we celebrate the "Idle Women" who worked on the canals during WW2. With young men away there was a crew shortage, so they challenged stereotypes to keep vital cargo moving. Find out more: thisweekculture.com/article/kate...
#ukcanals #IWD25
#ukcanals #IWD25
March 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
For International Women's Day we celebrate the "Idle Women" who worked on the canals during WW2. With young men away there was a crew shortage, so they challenged stereotypes to keep vital cargo moving. Find out more: thisweekculture.com/article/kate...
#ukcanals #IWD25
#ukcanals #IWD25
We've objected to another development threatening the @wiltsberks.bsky.social, this time housing that would block the Melksham Link. Good planning should provide homes *and* protect heritage. If you want to support, object before 12th March: waterways.org.uk/about-us/new...
#ukcanals #wedigcanals
#ukcanals #wedigcanals
Melksham Canal Restoration in Jeopardy - The Inland Waterways Association
While we acknowledge the need for housing, a healthy, thriving waterway network should not be the price that has to...
waterways.org.uk
March 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Our response to the Neath & Tennant Canals consultation is making waves 🌊 Council was surprised by strong local passion for the Grade II* Aqueduct. The National Resources Wales consultation (now closed) didn't mention it's a Scheduled Ancient Monument and listed, we set them right
#SaveAberdulais
#SaveAberdulais
IWA mounts campaign to save Scheduled Ancient Monument from needless destruction. - The Inland Waterways Association
IWA has sharply criticised a proposal by Government body Natural Resources Wales that says it is considering demolishing Aberdulais Aqueduct.
waterways.org.uk
March 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Is it time for a revival of inland waterways freight? IWA's Freight Group chair Gerry Heward explains the opportunities and challenges.
#ukcanals #ukwaterways #logistics
#ukcanals #ukwaterways #logistics
Our inland waterways are an underutilised & more climate-friendly mode of transport infrastructure.
But lack of access to the waterside in new developments is a real blocker, says the Inland Waterways Freight Group's Gerry Heward.
Time for a revival of freight on the waterways? shorturl.at/F7QfR
But lack of access to the waterside in new developments is a real blocker, says the Inland Waterways Freight Group's Gerry Heward.
Time for a revival of freight on the waterways? shorturl.at/F7QfR
Is it time for a revival of freight on the UK's waterways? - Town and Country Planning Association
Our inland waterways are an underutilised mode of transport infrastructure, but lack of access to the waterside in new developments is a real blocker Gerry Heward, Chair of the Inland…
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February 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Is it time for a revival of inland waterways freight? IWA's Freight Group chair Gerry Heward explains the opportunities and challenges.
#ukcanals #ukwaterways #logistics
#ukcanals #ukwaterways #logistics
The future of the waterways is in good hands. My 5yr old saw some litter floating in the marina and immediately asked to get his net to fish it out. We got a whole bin-bag full. #ukcanals #thekidsarealright
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The future of the waterways is in good hands. My 5yr old saw some litter floating in the marina and immediately asked to get his net to fish it out. We got a whole bin-bag full. #ukcanals #thekidsarealright
A glorious day for some butty boating - our butty Ure is currently on loan to to Jules Fuels so they can serve customers either side of the stoppages. Today we joined Andrew on the stretch between Berko and Hemel #ukcanals
February 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A glorious day for some butty boating - our butty Ure is currently on loan to to Jules Fuels so they can serve customers either side of the stoppages. Today we joined Andrew on the stretch between Berko and Hemel #ukcanals
This is why you don't count the chicks... there were seven of them.
January 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is why you don't count the chicks... there were seven of them.
Do you know?
Do you know (without looking at our website!) roughly how many miles of navigable waterways there are in England, Scotland and Wales? The answer is here:
waterways.org.uk/waterways/uk...
#ukcanals #ukwaterways #rivers
waterways.org.uk/waterways/uk...
#ukcanals #ukwaterways #rivers
January 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Do you know?
I attended this meeting in my IWA role and it was encouraging how keen the Parliamentarians who attended were to support the waterways #ukcanals
IWA act as secretariat to the APPG on Waterways. Members met this week to decide the programme for the year which ranges from the impacts of climate change to the social and mental health benefits waterways offer, with focus throughout on the need for adequate funding.
January 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I attended this meeting in my IWA role and it was encouraging how keen the Parliamentarians who attended were to support the waterways #ukcanals
New arrivals at our marina. Egyptian Geese (which are actually a type of duck) typically have their first brood very early in the season. #ukcanals #duckoftheday
January 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
New arrivals at our marina. Egyptian Geese (which are actually a type of duck) typically have their first brood very early in the season. #ukcanals #duckoftheday
Lovely 4.5 mile walk from Harefield to Ruislip using the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social map. Really love this idea of curated, verified routes connecting places, having recently been frustrated by a now non-existent route on an OS map.
January 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Lovely 4.5 mile walk from Harefield to Ruislip using the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social map. Really love this idea of curated, verified routes connecting places, having recently been frustrated by a now non-existent route on an OS map.
Made some absolutely delicious flapjack earlier. Secret ingredient: some golden syrup flavour microwave porridge that I used to make up the quantity of oats 😋. Also small boy squeezed in an unknown amount of extra golden syrup!
January 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Made some absolutely delicious flapjack earlier. Secret ingredient: some golden syrup flavour microwave porridge that I used to make up the quantity of oats 😋. Also small boy squeezed in an unknown amount of extra golden syrup!
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Bookings for the BCN Cleanup 2025 are now open.
Location: Tipton
Dates: 15th-16th March
Accommodation available from Fri night
Cost: £18 including meals and accommodation
Day visitors welcome
Find out more:
waterways.org.uk/support/ways...
#ukcanals
#wedigcanals
#canalrestoration
Location: Tipton
Dates: 15th-16th March
Accommodation available from Fri night
Cost: £18 including meals and accommodation
Day visitors welcome
Find out more:
waterways.org.uk/support/ways...
#ukcanals
#wedigcanals
#canalrestoration
January 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Bookings for the BCN Cleanup 2025 are now open.
Location: Tipton
Dates: 15th-16th March
Accommodation available from Fri night
Cost: £18 including meals and accommodation
Day visitors welcome
Find out more:
waterways.org.uk/support/ways...
#ukcanals
#wedigcanals
#canalrestoration
Location: Tipton
Dates: 15th-16th March
Accommodation available from Fri night
Cost: £18 including meals and accommodation
Day visitors welcome
Find out more:
waterways.org.uk/support/ways...
#ukcanals
#wedigcanals
#canalrestoration
Meanwhile on the Irish waterways 😆😆
Did youse see that someone left a load of sliced cherry tomatoes on the bridge in Drumcondra and it is now classed as a religious site on Google maps (38 user reviews)
January 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Meanwhile on the Irish waterways 😆😆
How absolutely fascinating.
Always regret not writing more on mechanics of broadcasting in old job.
Anyway, I *did not know* that the reason BBC Radio 4 still broadcasts on long wave in 2025 is that it secretly carries the Economy 7 signal for cheap overnight power on old electricity meters.
c20society.org.uk/news/c20-cal...
Anyway, I *did not know* that the reason BBC Radio 4 still broadcasts on long wave in 2025 is that it secretly carries the Economy 7 signal for cheap overnight power on old electricity meters.
c20society.org.uk/news/c20-cal...
C20 calls for Droitwich Transmitter Masts listing – The Twentieth Century Society
c20society.org.uk
January 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
How absolutely fascinating.
We've been using HVO in our diesel heater for a while and its great. Less smelly, no change in performance. It's not easy to get hold of though, and so IWA and others are looking to change that.
New generation #biofuels are the best way to reduce emissions from boats. Together with the #RYA, #BritishMarine and the #CruisingAssociation we're asking boaters to respond to a Govt call for evidence & make them more available. Find out how to respond: www.theca.org.uk/hvo-for-boats
#ukcanals
#ukcanals
CA
www.theca.org.uk
January 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We've been using HVO in our diesel heater for a while and its great. Less smelly, no change in performance. It's not easy to get hold of though, and so IWA and others are looking to change that.
January 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We're bringing Willow and Ure
We are delighted to announce that this year's IWA Canalway Cavalcade will be held over 3rd 4th & 5th May 2025.
We'd love you to join us again this year to support IWA and the festival!
Please head to the website to book! waterways.org.uk/support/ways...
#ukcanals #wedigcanals
We'd love you to join us again this year to support IWA and the festival!
Please head to the website to book! waterways.org.uk/support/ways...
#ukcanals #wedigcanals
January 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We're bringing Willow and Ure
