Names on the canals. Someone the other day referred to me as a “Ditch Gipsy”, which got me thinking about […]

Thoughts for this Easter. At Easter, we reflect on the turmoil of a chaotic period in the lives of those […]

The hope of spring. After the long, cold months of winter, it is such a joy to look out of […]

The culmination of the New Covenant. I love this time of year. The days are beginning to lengthen and so […]

I know the plans. Jeremiah 29:11 is a famous promise from God to Israel during their exile in Babylon, stating: […]

Hope in the darkness. As December arrives, our boats are often moored for longer evenings, and the chill in the […]

Bearing much fruit. Anyone boating on the canals in the past month or so cannot have failed to notice the […]

As Autumn approaches we anticipate the leaves on our trees turning colour to yellows and golds, reds and browns. Many […]

This September the waterways look a little different. With the long dry spell, some canals are restricted, and boats that […]

The recent dry spell has been an opportunity for maintenance, especially painting.  A lot of time is spent dealing with […]