Memorandum submitted by Country Craft
Narrowboat Holidays
We have been operating Country Craft Narrowboat
Holidays from our base on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal for
14 years and during that period we have seen the level of canal
trade grow considerably. We have also seen the tremendous improvements
that have taken place due to the continuing commitment of British
Waterways to repair and improvement on this high maintenance waterway,
this highly successful working waterway.
This year we, along with 5 other hire boat businesses
will not be trading due to the closure of the canal for essential
repairs. Our agreement to this temporary closure should emphasize
to you the level of our support for British Waterways.
As hire boat operators and commercial tenants
of British Waterways our working relationship has always been
good, open and honest. BW fully understands the economic importance
of this canal to businesses and local communities and the need
re-open the canal as soon as possible to alleviate the worries
of this current business reality.
Since the breach occurred British Waterways
has worked tirelessly and we have confidence in their ability
to restore our canal to us, repaired and improved, ready to attract
even more visitors to this critical waterway.
I urge you to match the confidence that we have
in British Waterways and give them you utmost support at this
difficult time.
Phill and Sue Ware
Country Craft Narrowboat Holidays
March 2008
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