A group of CRT volunteers .Lock Keepers , Rangers and Conservators at Northgate Locks.
Chester, England
Joined August 2022
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Instructions for using the locks.
The photograph shows the position of the traffic light board for going down.
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Also bridge 127 and bridge 123 will be inspected on the same day as the other bridges
From: 23 November 2026, 8am
To: 11 December 2026, 6pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: 3rd Party Works
Navigation restriction bridge 122b and greenfield lock for third party works. From 23rd November to 11th December
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Limited opening of Watford Locks this week;
Wed 4 Nov: 10am to 3pm
Thurs 5 Nov: 10am to 3pm
The last boat must enter the lock flight by 2pm on both days. Arrive much earlier to avoid disappointment.
Notice Link - tinyurl.com/27ae5bnv
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Mon 02/11: With the official lock keeping season now at an end here at Knowle, we will be in from time to time. We're still painting and reached the top lock. We'll be in on Wednesday and Saturday this week. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Sun 01/11: Hi folks, I've just been informed that the pound between Locks 49 and 50 is empty. We have no VLKs in today. @CRTWestMidlands
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Sun 1/11: Hi folks, welcome to November. Sorry to say we have no VLKs available today. If passing through please close all gates and paddles after use. Take care and have a lovely Sunday. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keeper for the last day of the season at #HillmortonLocks is Bob #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
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We have Volunteer Rangers around Northgate today , happy to help any boats going through the locks 9.30 until 1 pm
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Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Sat 31/10: Hi folks, we are on duty today until approx 2.30pm. Happy to assist if required. Have a spooky day. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Kev and Chris #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
We have lock keepers on duty today from 9.30am until 1pm
#NorthgateLocks
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@CrtBoating
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We do not have lock keepers on duty today. The photos show the instructions for the locks. The last one is the marker for going down.
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#Chester
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@CrtNorthWest
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Taryn and Kevin #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Thu 29/10: Hi folks, sorry, we do not have any available VLKs today. Take care if passing through and please close all gates and paddles after use. Thank you. Please note, our Elsan is currently blocked and out of use. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Jane and Mick #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
We have lock keepers on duty today. From 9 am until 12,pm
@NorthgateLocks
#Chester
@CRTBoating
@CRTNorthWest