(Not Moderated)
The newsgroup is for discussion of all matters of interest to users of
the following English waterways:
- The Middle Level Navigations.
- The River Witham and its associated navigable drains.
- The Rivers Welland, Nene and Gt Ouse and their tributories to their
navigable limits.
On-Topic matters include but are not necessarily limited to:
- The history of the rivers, canals and other navigable drains.
- The current and future state of the waterways.
- The wildlife associated with the waterways.
- The history of the boats, buildings and structures associated with
these waters.
- Boats currently using the waterways.
- The local navigation authorities, their bye-laws and licences.
- Flood Protection and other conservation matters.
- Boatyards, marinas and other facilities and services for the
waterway user.
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not exceed four lines and may be posted no more often than once every
three months. The subject line should begin ADVERT:", except for
vacancies, which should begin "JOB:"
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