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A group of CRT volunteers .Lock Keepers , Rangers and Conservators at Northgate Locks.

Chester, England
Joined August 2022
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Sun 8/11: Hi folks, we are not on duty today, sorry. If you are passing through please close all gates and paddles after use, thank you. Have a lovely day. "At the going down of the Sun and in the morning / we will remember them" Dave
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Sat 7/11: The fog is still hanging around here. Autumn scene at Knowle today. Dave
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Sat 7/11: Hi folks we're in today until approx 2.30pm. Finding our way in fog just now. Happy to assist if you're passing through. Have a lovely day. Dave
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
#BoatsThatTweet A productive work party today at Hillmorton. Collars greased, Paddle gear oiled, bins emptied, pump intake area cleared of debris and flowerbeds weeded and planted up for winter blooms. @CRTWestMidlands @CRTBoating
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
As Watford closes today UFN, note that from 9th Nov restrictions resume at Braunston, open Mondays and Thursdays 10am to 3pm. Last boat entry 2pm & Long Buckby, open Mondays and Thursdays 10am to 3pm Last boat at 1pm #boatsthattweet
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
#BoatsThatTweet Not lock Keeping today but we will be on site doing some maintenance. Also the book swap will be open. @CRTWestMidlands @CRTBoating
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
29 boats through Watford Locks today. Many thanks to the boaters that assisted us, it was much appreciated. Also thanks to the boaters waiting for your patience. Watford Locks opens again on Thursday from 10am -2pm and then closes UFN. #boatsthattweet @CRTBoating @CRTEastMidlands
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Hi folks, we are on duty today until approx 2.30pm. Full section litter pick. Attending to empty pounds. Painting. Tea and biscuits. Have a lovely day. Dave
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Limited opening of Watford Locks this week; Wed 4 Nov: 10am to 3pm Thurs 5 Nov: 10am to 3pm The last boat must enter the lock flight by 2pm on both days. Arrive much earlier to avoid disappointment. Notice Link - tinyurl.com/27ae5bnv #boatsthatweet
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Mon 02/11: With the official lock keeping season now at an end here at Knowle, we will be in from time to time. We're still painting and reached the top lock. We'll be in on Wednesday and Saturday this week. Dave
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Sun 01/11: Hi folks, I've just been informed that the pound between Locks 49 and 50 is empty. We have no VLKs in today. @CRTWestMidlands
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Sun 1/11: Hi folks, welcome to November. Sorry to say we have no VLKs available today. If passing through please close all gates and paddles after use. Take care and have a lovely Sunday. Dave
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keeper for the last day of the season at #HillmortonLocks is Bob #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands 📷 @NABO_Official
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Sat 31/10: Hi folks, we are on duty today until approx 2.30pm. Happy to assist if required. Have a spooky day. Dave
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
A spooktacular day at Fradley Junction 👻🎃 @CRTBoating
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Kev and Chris #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Taryn and Kevin #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Thu 29/10: Hi folks, sorry, we do not have any available VLKs today. Take care if passing through and please close all gates and paddles after use. Thank you. Please note, our Elsan is currently blocked and out of use. Dave
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Jane and Mick #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
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