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TalesNaptonLocks @NaptonLocks
Joined September 2021
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Lovely morning at Napton lock 8 Louis for company today Lets hope for a good few boaters @CanalRiverTrust @HillmortonLocks @LockCrt @
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Tales from Napton myself & Louis today Whoops fender front & back needed to be removed lock 10 @CanalRiverTrust @HillmortonLocks @LockCrt
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TalesNaptonLocks retweeted
Watford Locks@WatfordLocks
Apr 20
Update: Foxton swing bridge. The issue at Foxton Swingbridge has now been resolved and it is fully operational.
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Im back! Starting my 9th year Nippy in the wind but nice in sun @CanalRiverTrust @HillmortonLocks @SawleyLocks @LockCrt
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Volunteer LockKeeper@HillmortonLocks
Apr 1
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Taryn, Kevin and Louis #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
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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
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Watford Locks@WatfordLocks
Jan 7
Greetings from a frozen Watford Locks. The temperature is currently above zero! @CRTBoating @CRTEastMidlands #boatsthattweet
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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
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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
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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
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Radio 2 Sunday afternoon with Freddie @BoRhapMovie
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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
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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
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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
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It will beeee sooooo good to be back
Volunteer LockKeeper@HillmortonLocks
10 Oct 2025
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
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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
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TalesNaptonLocks@NaptonLocks
1 Aug 2025
Car packed ready for @MytonHospices #cyclechallenge Preston on Stour on Sunday expecting 197 fit 100 milers See you from 7.15am onwards bright & breezy
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Car packed ready for @MytonHospices #cyclechallenge Preston on Stour on Sunday expecting 197 fit 100 milers See you from 7.15am onwards bright & breezy
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TalesNaptonLocks retweeted
Watford Locks@WatfordLocks
20 Jul 2025
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. canalrivertrust.org.uk/notic…
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TalesNaptonLocks retweeted
Watford Locks@WatfordLocks
20 Jul 2025
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.
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