A group of CRT volunteers .Lock Keepers , Rangers and Conservators at Northgate Locks.
Chester, England
Joined August 2022
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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.
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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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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
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
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Here's a surprise! Update 28 October 2026, 4:38pm
Watford Locks will be open for passage on:
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.
Notice Link
tinyurl.com/27ae5bnv
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Wed 28/10: Hi folks, im sorry to say that due to misuse our Elsan is, yet again, blocked up and unusable. I have no estimate for when it will be back in action. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Wed 28/10: Hi folks, we will have VLKs on duty today from approx 9.30am until 2.30pm. Happy to assist if required. No problems to report. Have a lovely day. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Taryn, Kevin and Louis #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Tue 27/10: Hi folks, I'm pleased to report that the paddle on Lock 50 has now been repaired and we're now open to navigation. Thank for your patience. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Tue 27/10: Hi folks, there are no VLK available today. We are still CLOSED to navigation due to the broken paddle on Lock 50. We are hopeful that this can be repaired today. I'll try to keep you advised. Have a good day. Dave
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Chris and Mick #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands
Northgate Staircase Locks retweeted
Following the recent rainfall, Foxton Lock Flight will temporarily reopen for passage from Tuesday 27th October to Saturday 31st October inclusive. The flight will be open from 10am to 3pm each day, with the last boat admitted to the flight at 2.15pm.
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