On the Whitchurch Breach 10 days ago it was amazing to watch these boats pulled from the mud, Ganymede and Sefton pulled to safety after spending a few weeks down there. It still gives me goosebumps watching it now! Whitchurch Canal Breach - Saving the Boats youtu.be/9ErDrPh4hD8

Tonight we go back to the @lhcrt.org.uk to see the incredible progress being made by volunteers and now contractors to get this project over the line Can the Lichfield Canal Finish On Time? youtu.be/WYwzU_Eam_s

You can support the work that Canal & River Trust do by making either a one off donation or a monthly one. The network needs more funding so any donation that you can make is a massive step in helping to support our wonderful network. utm.io/ujzLe

Amazing news down at the breach today as Sefton and Ganymede were lifted for inspection Whitchurch Canal Breach, Lifting The Boats youtu.be/JzM0g5gJn2U

Merry Christmas every one! Let’s hope Santa brings every restoration some new tools and funding! Thoughts are with all the boaters who have been caught up in the breach, I hope you are all having a wonderful day wherever you are, stay safe every one.

It’s incredible to see how far the Chesterfield Canal has come, this video was about a year and a half ago, look how different it was! Especially when looking at Wobbly Runner Exploring latest images! Bridging the Gap on the Chesterfield Canal youtu.be/J_ii_AQNWdk

Can we get the @wiltsberks.bsky.social YouTube channel to 1000 subs by Christmas? I reckon we can! Click the subscribe button here youtube.com/@wiltsberksc...

Massive news tonight from the Chesterfield Canal as major work starts at Staveley look what’s emerging under the Trans Pennine Trail! We also meet Wobbly Runner Exploring on this hes showing so much of this canal. Why did this Huge Hole Appear Overnight on this Canal? youtu.be/unsekzXoPOU

Today we get to see some really abandoned stuff, this is the start of a major restoration by the @wiltsberks.bsky.social with a huge IWA & WRG work camp. This is the start of something big! Let’s get boats back to Wantage! A Journey into Decay - Abandoned Canal Locks youtu.be/kO6sE2j-aEw

I’m really excited for tonight’s video, I got myself a baby brick 😂 it’s the first of a bunch of vids on the locks at Wantage on @wiltsberks.bsky.social with IWA & WRG & a big dig that happened last weekend. You can see the video at 5pm please sub to the channel here! youtube.com/@courtabovet...

Ardlington Marsh lock on the @wiltsberks.bsky.social this lock is likely to be lost forever due to the proposed Sesro Reservoir. Another fantastic lock to see with the gates still in place like a couple in the area. Amazing to see this derelict lock still defying nature

The British canal network could have been very different, why did they build such colossal aqueducts like Pontcysyllte and Chirk to suddenly end the canal at a basin, Watch the video to find a world of missing canals! youtu.be/Alw-VZ1CNGQ?...

This is probably one of the most impressive abandoned set of locks in the UK, it’ll be an absolute marvel if restored Baths Lost Locks youtu.be/gZGzOvvXmEo

Was this canal pointless by the time it was built? What was the reason it was built? What are the fantastic group doing now to restore this beautiful canal Wey & Arun Canal Trust youtu.be/ebvNyXSlQnY?...

I’ve started to help out on the @wiltsberks.bsky.social YouTube channel, I’d really love if you could all subscribe to it please! It’s an easy way to support the fantastic work that they are doing! youtube.com/@wiltsberksc...

Tonight we visit the Peak Forest Canal to see how a small group saved the entire canal network, we also visit the amazing bugsworth basin, a true masterpiece of the Industrial Revolution Saving the Peak Forest Canal - A Volunteer Success Story youtu.be/QYSGD6eGyfY

How awesome is this!! The abandoned but being cleared Grovecommon Lock on @wiltsberks.bsky.social It is being cleared by an absolutely massive IWA WRG dig.Look at those roots, they are beautiful weaving in & out of the crumbling bricks. A perfect mixture of industrial heritage, derelection & nature

With all the excitement on the Cotswold Canal and the recent funding let's take a look back at the last section to be filled just last year! It's always amazing to see this canal in action youtu.be/lSv5RgOi-dY

This is how modern development can save the Canal Network youtu.be/yRo5ZtVB3XA

This is so close to being open now, it’s going to be an absolute gem on the canal network The Shrewsbury and Newport Canals Trust The Lasting Legacy of a Canal Visionary youtu.be/UW3nCYxSniw

This is a bit of canal that’s changing drastically, I’m due a visit again soon. A different way to restore than traditional puddling clay but they are doing wonders with this style, what fantastic work they are doing Joining two countries by canal youtu.be/MGTAlnZdRjo

Is this plan insane or amazing? I think it's a bit of both! ⁨Derby and Sandiacre Canal⁩ youtu.be/1dsQn8PcfTE

Can a canal really save a town? When it’s this bad of course it can! @wiltsberks.bsky.social youtu.be/RAuxlYszIf4?...

Is this the most ambitious plan on the canal restoration Network? These are EPIC plans from the Chesterfield Canal The MOST AMAZING Boat Lift on the Chesterfield Canal youtu.be/hGvf5AyPudE

Probably one of the most interesting ideas with climate change and renewable energy, how can we harness that power on our canal network? The The Cotswold Canals Trust do just that Turbine Canal Locks | Dudbridge Hydro | Cotswold Canals youtu.be/vJnmMTdO0Pc

It’s nearly a year since this happened and we still haven’t seen much movement, will this ever be repaired? Why Did This Historic Canal Suddenly Empty Overnight? youtu.be/RmiulqQW9Rc

I’m curious, if I was to start a shop selling a few bits what would you like to see?

Tonight we are back on the The Cotswold canal, this time on the abandoned section to chat about how the Old Stroudwater can become a community asset and bring a nature corridor through to the River Severn How a Community Wants to Save The Cotswold Canal youtu.be/3FGFb4968Z8

It’s a big one tonight! We are off to The Cotswold Canals where we have some amazing news! An absolutely incredible week for the trust & Cotswold Canals Connected, let’s celebrate with them and enjoy this wonderful news youtu.be/fIWMAA88Dfg

Tonight we take a look at the lost sections of the Montgomery Canal. Where they are restoring 33 miles to water with Shropshire Union and Canal and River Trust. Thanks to From Above - Drone Photography for some of the shots! The Full Monty Canal youtu.be/i4krW_-VkjE

It's late but it's here, the incredible lost welsh canals the Neath and Tennant and the stunning Aberdulais Aqueduct youtu.be/X0fvEuGDT3s

Tonight we take a deep dive into the amazing work happening on the The Cotswold Canals. Sam from Cotswold Canals Update joins us as we discover the engineering solutions to restore a canal. Enjoy! The Unbelievable Cotswold Canal Progress youtu.be/1D_GhGfYeQM

A huuuuuge congratulations to the legend that is Narrowboat Nige. Nige joins me as an ambassador for the @lhcrt.org.uk & I couldn’t be prouder to have him by my side representing such a brilliant project. Here’s the latest video on the canal with Nige a few weeks ago! youtu.be/tKVfOCu-Evo

Our Annual AGM, is taking place on Saturday. East Vale Branch is hosting this year’s AGM of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust, at East Challow Village Hall For times & further information see our website wbct.org.uk/2025-agm/ Picture 🖼️:credit Robert Rose Artist

Sorry every one, I don’t think there will be a video this evening, I’ve been away all week and I didn’t get back from the airport until gone 3am this morning and I’m too tired to edit! I’ll try and get one out this weekend if possible.

This week we take a look over about 5 months of hard work by the Coal Canal to get Terminus Bridge ready for water! A fascinating project in a really beautiful part of the world youtu.be/9YIYgpJiQFA?...

Narrowboat Nige also visited the Lichfield as he so regularly does, here’s his latest on the project showing a lot more action than my video! Pop him a view and a sub if you can! youtu.be/oDvtph-IoGI?...

As always there’s absolutely amazing progress on the @lhcrt.org.uk tonight I meet Narrowboat Nige to see the incredible work done by the volunteers. It’s looking great! youtu.be/tKVfOCu-Evo

Tonight we pop back to the Swansea Canal Society & see the fantastic progress at the hidden lock. The visiting Waterway Recovery Group doing their usual excellent work. This one is nearly ready for water! Amazing stuff Uncovering a lost Welsh Canal youtu.be/_WpLYCeUmuw

It’s my birthday! If you’d like to wish me a happy birthday and support the work that I do then please become a member on Patreon! You get all sorts of extra stuff and with it you help me to pay for a very expensive hobby in making you all videos! www.patreon.com/CourtIndustr...

Today I’m walking with a friend who sadly lost his best friend this year, I’m not raising money for the RSPCA I’m just here for support but if you’d like to donate to his cause it would be greatly appreciated. www.facebook.com/donate/71929...

Tonight we visit the incredible Foxton locks and look at the history of site with the brilliant inclined plane. What a truly fascinating area m.youtube.com/watch?v=sfs6...

Do you want a group of like minded canal lovers to chat all things canal, restoration and more? Then please join my new WhatsApp group! The link is below! chat.whatsapp.com/BzyGlJyYn3Q4...

Tonight we look into the history of canal restoration and see the amazing success that Manchester had in the early days of restoration. They really did lead the way! Manchester's Canal Revival youtu.be/1E72SLdl748

If you’d like to be added to the WhatsApp chat please follow this link! chat.whatsapp.com/BzyGlJyYn3Q4... It’s a place where we can share all things canal and restoration!

FREEPOST TODAY ONLY! Grab your organic cotton LHCRT tees, sweatshirts and hoodies from our Teemill store — sustainably made, low-impact printed and fully recyclable. 🌿 Supporting canal restoration never looked so good — and today, it ships for free! 🛒 lhcrt.teemill.com #Lichfield #WeDigCanals

Can I ask you all a favour please? Can you hype my latest video please, you’ll find the hype button underneath where you have the like & sub buttons (you may need to scroll across) It’s a new feature and I’d like to see if it makes a difference, you can hype 3 times 🙂 youtu.be/Mm9ir2RTTbE?...

6 years ago Whaley Bridge nearly faced complete disaster. 1500 people had to leave their homes, the army were mobilised and they were minutes from catastrophe. How are Canal and River Trust repairing the problems? Find out below! Toddbrook Reservoir - Minutes from Disaster youtu.be/Mm9ir2RTTbE

Tonight’s visit takes us to the other end of the The Cotswold Canals where we joint Waterway Recovery Group for more of their fantastic summer camps. Such amazing progress yet again! Enjoy! youtu.be/ytqyAcR1A8Q

Tonight we are back on the @lhcrt.org.uk to hear from the amazing volunteers from WRG who have just completed a fantastic 2 weeks of work camps. What great progress they’ve had youtu.be/hhY5V5dlXC4?...