July has arrived and at last a little respite from the heat of June.
The canals are full of colour with the butterflies, wildflowers and young ducklings, cygnets and goslings.
Even if you are unable to go boating a walk along the towpath will bring joy at this time of the summer.
Boat sales are still busy and there are still bargains to be snapped up with weeks available this summer.
A new share on Minuet has two august weeks and costing less than a hire boat.