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  1. Advice: Saltersford Tunnel - timed passage

    26 Jun 2007 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: BW Wales & Borders

    Timed passage through the Saltersford Tunnel until further notice, as follows:-

    Northbound (Saltersford Tunnel to Preston Brook) - Entry on the hour until 20 minutes past the hour.

    Southbound (Saltersford Tunnel to Barnton) - Entry 30 minutes past the hour until 10 minutes to the hour.

    Please follow site notices and proceed with caution.

    (Enquiries: 01606 723800)

  2. Advice: Locks 35 & 40

    19 Apr 2010 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: Central Shires Waterways

    Anti-vandal/ handcuff keys are now required for these locks as they have been fitted with locking devices to reduce the threat of vandalism.

    Handcuff keys are available from Harecastle Tunnel, Red Bull Wharf, Stone Boat Yard & Longport Wharf.

    (Enquiries: 01827 252000)

  3. Advice: Red Bull Services and Wheelock Wharf

    02 Aug 2010 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    UPDATE (29 October 2010): At the Red Bull Services and Wheelock Wharf, British Waterways are trialling a new recycling facility. There is one large Biffa skip for dry mixed recycling. These bins can only be used for the following;

    Cardboard
    Office Paper
    Newspapers
    Magazines
    Tin Cans
    Plastic Bottles
    Plastic Wrap

    Please note all items MUST be clean, dry and empty.

    The following items must NOT be placed in these bins:

    Polystyrene
    Glass Bottles
    Hand Towels
    Carbon Paper
    Wood
    Food Waste
    Contaminated Packaging
    Garden Waste
    Video/Audio Tape
    Wire
    Textiles
    Strapping or Banding

    Thank you for your cooperation with this trial

    (Enquiries: 01782 785703)

  4. Restriction: Lock 63 Trent and Mersey

    15 Sep 2010 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    Lock 63 towpath side has been closed from today until further notice. This is to allow for engineers to monitor the lock walls. Customers should note that the offside lock remains open as does the towpath.

    British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    (Enquiries: 01782 785703)

  5. Opening Times: Opening Times - Harecastle Tunnel

    18 Oct 2010 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    NORMAL OPENING HOURS 2010:

    From Monday 6th September to Sunday 31st October 2010.

    The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 5.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 3.00pm.

    Last craft in the Tunnel at 4.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

    Any enquiries of Tunnel 4.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

    UPDATE (18th October 2010): From Monday 14th March to Monday 30th May 2011.

    The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 5.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 3.00pm.

    Last craft in the Tunnel at 4.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

    Any enquiries of Tunnel 4.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

    SUMMER OPENING HOURS:

    From Tuesday 31st May to Sunday 4th September 2011.

    The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 6.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 4.00pm.

    Last craft in the Tunnel at 5.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

    Any enquiries of Tunnel 5.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

    NORMAL OPENING HOURS 2011:

    From Monday 5th September to Sunday 30th October 2011.

    The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00am - 5.00pm. To be guaranteed a passage, craft must arrive by 3.00pm.

    Last craft in the Tunnel at 4.15pm IF the Tunnel is free both ways.

    Any enquiries of Tunnel 4.15pm availability please call 01782 785703 in office hours.

    WINTER OPENING HOURS 2011

    The winter opening hours for 2011 will be published later in the year.

    WINTER OPENING HOURS:

    From Monday 8th November 2010 until further notice - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Tel 01782 785703 giving AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE and only between these times:

    Mondays & Wednesdays - 8.30am to 12pm (last passage 11.15am)
    Fridays - 11.30am to 3.00pm (last passage 2.15pm)
    Saturdays - 8.30am - 12.30pm (last passage 11.45am)

    Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

    (Enquiries: 01782 785703)

  6. Advice: Anderton Service Block

    18 Mar 2011 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    The washing machine and drier at the service block have been broken for some time. Estimates for repair are well in excess of any resource allocated and there are no funds available to purchase new replacements. The machines have been removed and the decision has been taken not to replace them.

    Alternative facilities exist in the Northwich area, British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

    (Enquiries: 01782 785703)

  7. Opening Times: HARECASTLE TUNNEL

    07 Nov 2011 - 09 Mar 2012

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    Update 19th September 2011
    WINTER OPENING HOURS 2011

    From 31st October until Friday 9th March 2012 - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – TELEPHONE 01782 785703 giving AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE during normal business hours Monday to Friday,and only between these times:

    Monday and Wedneday 8.30am – Noon (last passage 11.15hrs)
    Fridays – 11.30am – 15.00hrs (last passage 14.15hrs)
    Saturdays – 8.30am – 12.30 (last passage 11.45hrs)

    CLOSED: TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS ALSO:-
    Christmas day (Sunday 25/12/2011)
    Boxing Day (Mon 26/12/11)
    New Year’s Day (Sunday 01/01/12)
    And on Monday 26/12/11
    And on Monday 02/01/12

    (Enquiries: 01782 785703)

  8. Stoppage: Wheelock Lock 66 Towpath Side

    04 Jan 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    Repairs to top and bottom gates

    (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

  9. Advice: Red Bull Services

    16 Jan 2012 until further notice

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    The boiler has broken at the Red Bull Wharf offices / services.
    The services will remain open, however there is no hot water until the boiler is fixed and therefore the shower is not working. This is likely to be until the end of the week.

    British Waterways apologises for the inconvenience.

    (Enquiries: 01782 785703)

  10. Advice: Redbull Office

    09 - 09 Feb 2012

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    The Redbull office will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 9 February 2012. Normal office hours will resume on Friday 10 February 2012.
    British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience.

    Please note: The services at Redbull will not be affected.

    (Enquiries: 01785 785703)

  11. Stoppage: Marbury and Wincham stop gate

    20 - 29 Feb 2012

    Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

    Following a recent inspection we wish to introduce a late notice stoppage on the Trent and Mersey Canal to dewater the stop gates in Marbury/ Wincham with a view to overhauling the operating mechanisms.

    It is planned that this work would start on 20th February lasting for 10 days. If you have any concerns or comments about the planned stoppage please contact our office on 01782 785 703 to speak with Ian Pankhurst, or email enquiries.manchesterpennine@britishwaterways.co.uk by close of business on 10th February 2012.

    British Waterways apologise for the inconvenience

    (Enquiries: 01782 782703)

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