Well, it’s coming up to Easter time and the first proper break of the year for me. I’m so looking forward to spending a long weekend out on the boat, and, with a bit of luck, I’ll be spending it at Acton Bridge. Over the past couple of years it has been one of my favourite stopping places as I don’t really class myself as being “on holiday” until I am at Preston Brook Tunnel, and Dutton Stop Lock. With Acton Bridge being relatively quiet and also having 3 local pubs its as good as any other place. Also, the views over the Weaver Valley are absolutely awesome if you have the right weather, and it’s a nice walk over the field to the banks of the Weaver itself to Dutton. Unfortunately, though, the weather isn’t looking that good at all! Earlier I checked the 5 day forecast on the BBC Weather website and both Thursday and Friday are going to be raining with up to 30mph winds! Saturday, although sunny, will have 23mph winds and the temperature is going to drop to -4°C. I’ll just have to play it by ear!

Continuing of the subject of the Weaver, I have recently found out that developers want to create a Wind Farm in Aston in the Weaver Valley, more can be found on the Stop Aston Wind Farm website. Also, Narrowboat World reports that consultants have been commissioned to submit plans for the development of the waterfront at Winsford on the Weaver. Locals will have the oppurtinity to have their say on the plans with two informal drop-in sessions. The borough council is appealing for people to become involved in the consultation process and say how they would like to see the town develop.