What a long autumn with some tree bare of leaves and other hanging on to green leaves.
Please check your smoke and Co 2 alarms now we are lighting stoves and heating.
Do not be tempted to cover your fresh air vents they are their to save your life if the cabin fills with Co2 or gas.
The old trick of a blanket over your legs maybe strange in todays centrally heated boxes but it is a wonderfully cosy way to enjoy the evening.

Here comes November and the stoppage season.
Now comes the tricky time of year when you need to keep a very close eye on the CRT website for stoppages or risk ending up stuck on a section of canal you had not intended to stay on!
The cruising can be wonderful on near empty canals with gorgeous autumn sun shine.
Sales have been very brisk and my stock of shares has been depleting.
If you are planning to purchase a share in a narrow boat do not leave it or you may miss a bargain.

Here we are looking out at the wonderful Autumn colours.
Boating allows us to fully appreciate the changing of the seasons and enables us to be in tune with nature.
As the evenings lengthen we value to warmth of a solid fuel stoves.
Enquiries for our boat shares have suddenly taken off.
This is a perfect time to secure your boat share and meet the owners at the AGM.
If you are looking to buy a share please take a look at our shares for sale pages and find your perfect holiday boat.

The autumn leaves are becoming ever more vibrant and the evenings longer.
We are all needing our stoves and heating on and it is time to check those Co2 and smoke alarms.
Every year there are tales of loss and heartbreak when a functioning alarm could have been a life saver.
Enjoy the wonder of autumn

At the end of August and the countryside is already starting to show signs of Autumn.
This is a fabulous time to cruise, the evenings can be warm and the sunsets amazing.
The opportunity to forage can increase your larder.
Thoughts of evenings reading in front of a roaring fire which produce that overwhelming feeling of relaxation after the busy summer adventures.

All of the boats are busy providing their owners with relaxing holidays.
Ownashare are preparing for the next boat show at Overwater Marina, Nantwich CW5 8AY.
This show which takes place during the RNLI festival features all the major shared ownership companies.
If you are arriving before 11am breakfast will be being served in the cafe to set you up for a wonderful boaty day.

The meteorological summer has arrived with the advent of June and the days are long and warm.
Soon will be the longest day and a wonderful time for late evening cruising.
One of my favourite things to do on a warm evening is sitting on the deck and watching the bats diving around in the moon light is a lovely treat.
Happy cruising

Crick boat show provided a wonderful opportunity to meet potential new owners as well as seeing many past owners who have gone on to buy their own boats.
The sun shone on Saturday and Sunday and our stand was incredibly busy on all three days.
It was lovely to see so many people interested in shared ownership and boating in general.

Now I am back from my holiday on the Macclesfield canal I can only eulogize about the beauty of the Peak district.
It is a wonderful experience to travel the length of this beautiful canal with views of the Peaks around every corner.
The a joining Peak forest canal into Whaley Bridge and Bugsworth basin is something to savour.
This trip we decided to investigate a little further afield and caught the bus from High Lane into Stockport.
This town has some lovely old buildings sadly often spoilt by 1970-80s architecture near by.

May is just around the corner and another bank holiday has arrived.
Share sales are increasing and the number of shares available are hence decreasing.
If you are wishing to purchase a share with summer holidays for 2017 we still have a few available why not take a look at our boats with shares for sale pages.
Our booking system to choose your 2018 holidays will start in July 2017 so purchase of your share before this date ensures you choose your own holiday dates.