TalesNaptonLocks

Retired(sort of) Volunteer various charities, Saturdays Napton Locks
Interests talking! good cook,wildlife,gardening,lawn bowls anything outdoors

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Lovely morning at Napton lock 8
Louis for company today
Lets hope for a good few boaters
@CanalRiverTrust
@HillmortonLocks
@LockCrt
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[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Tales from Napton myself & Louis today
Whoops fender front & back needed to be removed lock 10
@CanalRiverTrust
@HillmortonLocks
@LockCrt

[Watford Locks @WatfordLocks]

Update: Foxton swing bridge. The issue at Foxton Swingbridge has now been resolved and it is fully operational.

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Im back! Starting my 9th year
Nippy in the wind but nice in sun
@CanalRiverTrust
@HillmortonLocks
@SawleyLocks
@LockCrt

[Volunteer LockKeeper @HillmortonLocks]

Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Taryn, Kevin and Louis #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Work in progress,Lock 12 Napton flight,due to additional problems found,extra 6 days required
Few more weeks and we are back
Have missed the banter
@HillmortonLocks
@LockCrt
@WatfordLocks
@CRTBoating
@CanalRiverTrust

[Watford Locks @WatfordLocks]

Greetings from a frozen Watford Locks. The temperature is currently above zero!
@CRTBoating
@CRTEastMidlands
#boatsthattweet

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Happy New Year from Napton
Lets hope for a better season for both boaters and businesses
Look forward to saying "hi"
@HillmortonLocks
@LockCrt
@WatfordLocks
@CRTWestMidlands
@CRTEastMidlands

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Thought you would be interested in the reservoir levels around us
Boddington full Napton 100m under weir Wormleifhton 1.75m under weir Clattercote still over2.00m under weir
@LockCrt @CRTWestMidlands @WatfordLocks @HillmortonLocks
@CRTEastMidlands

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Last day of VLK season at Napton, will be there 10am to 3pm
Marston Doles Locks 15 & 16 closed Friday 7th November onwards
Open Weds & Thurs 10am to 2pm
@HillmortonLocks
@LockCrt
@CRTWestMidlands
@CRTBoating

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Radio 2 Sunday afternoon with Freddie @BoRhapMovie

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Only on duty this morning at Napton Bottom Lock ,helping at #hurdygurdy concert pm
Locks open 10am to 3pm,last entry 2pm
@HillmortonLocks
@LockCrt
@CRTWestMidlands
@CRTBoating

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

3 boats,1 returning to marina for winter 1 returning to private mooring for winter & 1 new purchase & taking back to Nuneaton
Didn't know what to expect today ,plenty of coffee though

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

I'm here at Napton Bottom Lock & Andy at Lock 14
1 boat through & 10 yesterday
Me thinks time for coffee and meditation, will be interesting to see how the week pans out
@CRTBoating
@CRTWestMidlands
@HillmortonLocks
@LockCrt
@CRTvolunteers

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

It will beeee sooooo good to be back

[Volunteer LockKeeper @HillmortonLocks]

Good morning and a warm welcome back everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Maurice, Taryn and Chris who will be ready for you from 10am Please remember last boat in this afternoon will be at 2pm #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

I'm back at #NaptonBottomLock in the morning, open 10am to 3pm,last boat in 2pm
Are you moving your #narrowboat this weekend?
Best get the kettle on
@CRTBoating
@HillmortonLocks
@WatfordLocks
@CRTvolunteers
@CRTWestMidlands

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

@junesramblings

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Car packed ready for @MytonHospices #cyclechallenge Preston on Stour on Sunday expecting 197 fit 100 milers
See you from 7.15am onwards bright & breezy

[TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks]

Car packed ready for @MytonHospices #cyclechallenge Preston on Stour on Sunday expecting 197 fit 100 milers
See you from 7.15am onwards bright & breezy

[Watford Locks @WatfordLocks]

Foxton closure! Unfortunately due to a paddle failure we have had to make the decision to close the Foxton Lock flight, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will update this notice on Monday the 21st July. https://t.co/lDMQ14I6bG

[Watford Locks @WatfordLocks]

Opening times until Tuesday 29th for Watford Locks - open at 10am to 3pm (last boat in at 2.15pm). NB There may be a wait of around two hours due to boats queuing.
From Tuesday 29 July at 4pm there is a FULL CLOSURE from Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38.