Handmade Interior Furnishings – Inspired by Our Waterway’s Rich Heritage and Costal Scenes. A brand new and truly exciting venture is being introduced to The Narrowboat Interior Shop – One that combines my love of boating with my much adored hobby of sewing and creating handmade goods. Named after our narrowboat, Harebell, we aim to….
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Sep
Sep
Small space living certainly has its challenges, but with the right preparation, it’s quite achievable and the decluttering process is quite liberating.
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Sep
Sep
Somewhere, amidst the calmness and splendour of Sowerby Bridge Basin, the waters of the Rochdale Canal & Calder & Hebble Navigation meet, quietly signalling the start of a trip even higher into the Pennines than we’d previously encountered.
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Sep
Sep
I have, after 8 years of useless clutter, decided to go Scandi style and borrow their minimalist outlook. However, I’d still like to have an inviting narrowboat interior décor – That means a careful rummage round shops such as Home Bargains, Dunelm, The Range, Matalan and B&M.
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Sep
Sep
Organised jointly by Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust and Lichfield Cruising Club, this fantastic event is back after a few years away. The event takes place at Huddlesford Junction and is a biennial gathering of historic boats, floating traders, private boats and classic vehicles. As of the 3rd September, the event was fully boked….
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Sep
Sep
With the tile chipping behind us, we were looking forward to making some statements as we installed the new fixtures & fittings.
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Sep
Sep
After nearly 8 years without a refresh, it was time for a complete makeover for the shower & vanity unit.
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Sep
Sep
Throwback Thursday – Looking back to when we were moored on rise & fall pontoons and need to repair the front cratch canopy.
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Sep
Sep
After 4 years of breakdowns, engine failures, a global pandemic and family issues, I couldn’t help but wonder what curve ball this trip would throw at us.
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Aug
Aug
Throwback Thursday – Looking back to when old engine had failed, we dipped into our saving, looked down the back of the sofa & borrowed from the Bank of Mum & Dad and bought a new engine for Harebell.
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Aug
Aug
Throwback Thursday – Looking back to September 2019, when we were moored on the New Junction Canal.
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Feb
Feb
Time to introduce the boat to the newest member of the family….
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Aug
Aug
Boating in late August can be a mixed bag – who knows what the British weather will decide?
On this occasion, it all worked out beautifully.
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Aug
Aug
An away day from the boat! Strange start to the morning, considering we were moored as far way from a football stadium as we could possibly be.
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Apr
Apr
After some of the best and most exciting football we have seen Lincoln City play in this trophy competition, we’re finally on the boat and whiling away the time on Wembley Eve! The highs and lows, the euphoria and my tears when penalties against Chelsea Academy were looming have all led to this moment…. which….
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Feb
Feb
3 months after putting a deposit on a new click clack amazin’ sofabed for the boat, we finally made arrangements to collect and fit it. Spurred on by our new space saving cupboard, we’d got greedy for space and wanted a more comfortable sitting/sleeping arrangement to boot. We drove up yesterday, straight to Bradford to….
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May
May
Waking up in Huddersfield has its advantages – Not least of which is the large Sainsbury’s just opposite.
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May
May
Being in such close proximity to the Pennines, always means that the weather is subject to rapid change. From last night’s early evening cruise in the sunshine and my ramblings about our efforts to stay cool in the baking sun, we woke to the sort of drizzle that comes and goes as the clouds drift….
