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I'm heading up the Shroppie and may visit Chester and the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port. I have heard some negative towpath comments about 'bandit country' which are putting me off. Has anyone any recent knowledge of 'safe' moorings, places to avoid, etc. on this section?
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2 February 2016 EASTER BOAT GATHERING AT THE NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM The Canal & River Trust is welcoming the return of colourful boats to its popular Easter Gathering and Sea Shanty Festival at the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port between Friday 25 and Monday 28 March 2016. This significant event in the boating calendar marks the start of the summer cruising season where many boats will set off to other parts of the canal network following the festival. Heritage and great stories will come alive throughout the weekend with the gathering of boats, lock demonstrations, boat trips, behind the scenes tours, crafts and activities for all ages. For the sixth year, Sea Shanty performers from across the country will be performing across the museum throughout the festival as well as in concert on Friday and Saturday nights. Canal & River Trust Head of Museums Graham Boxer, said: “The Easter Boat Gathering is a popular event with both canal enthusiasts and visitors and this will be an extra special year at the museum. Not only do we celebrate our 40th anniversary, but also the 90th birthday of our historic narrowboat Gifford, which has been with us from the start.” For more information on the events and activities during the weekend please visit the website canalrivertrust.org.uk/nwm or contact the museum 0151 355 5017. ENDS For further media requests including pictures from 2015 please contact: Michelle Kozomara, Marketing & Communications Manager, Canal & River Trust – Museums m 07917899222 e michelle.kozomara@canalrivertrust.org.uk
