On Tuesday 10th March, a group of university students from UCL joined CCNA for a practical day by the Canal. They did not just watch from the towpath. Instead, they got involved from the start. The day combined Canal heritage, outdoor learning, and teamwork. Students learned more about the history of the Canal, saw how locks operate, and helped plant the CaTR gardens by the gas towers. Afterwards, the group boarded Tarporley for a trip from St Pancras Basin to the London Can

Tarporley has been featured in Canal Boat Magazine ’s “Club Champions”. This November 2025 spotlight celebrates the people powering Britain’s waterways. So, if you want a canal boat in Camden  with real community impact, start here. Below is a full transcription of the magazine feature, shared verbatim. Canal Boat CLUB CHAMPIONS In this monthly feature we will shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of Britain’s canals and rivers. From volunteer groups to local trusts, discov

Summer on the canal is always a busy time for CCNA Tarporley. As a Camden Charity with a much loved Community Canal Boat, we use the warmer months to welcome even more people on board. This second blog in our 2025 series looks back at May, June, July and August and the communities who joined us on the water. Canalway Cavalcade May – Canalway Cavalcade at Little Venice In May, our focus turned to Canalway Cavalcade at Little Venice, one of our favourite annual events. Despite