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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 23h

Time was up on our lovely mooring yesterday, we moved a huge total of 2.5 miles & 4 locks, our first locks with the butty, we took our time - 3 hours to be precise
If you’re needing cleaning refills please do message us to arrange this

#ukcanals #CanalLife #narrowboatlife #boatlife #floatingtraders

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful autumnal colours on the canal

#CanalLife #narrowboatlife #boatlife #grandunioncanal #ukcanal #autumn #colours #lifeonthewater

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterdays small achievement before spending a lovely afternoon with Rebecca 💖 thank you for visiting

#floatingtraders #independenttraders #CanalLife #narrowboatlife #canaltraders #rovingtraders #macrame #friends

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 8d

We are slowly moving our business from our home to The Waka Butty

Next step, new paintwork

#CanalLife #narrowboatlife #boatlife #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canaltraders #rovingtraders #butty #renovations #smallspaceliving

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 9d

We’re excited to have added soap bars and white vinegar to our existing range of canal/eco friendly cleaning products 🧴♻️
Message to arrange collection/delivery

#narrowboatlife #boatlife #canallife #cleaning #ecofriendly #refillstation #canaltraders #independenttraders #floatingtraders #ukcanals

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Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @lhcrt.org.uk · 25d

We’ve got some truly beautiful boats ready and waiting at Huddlesford Heritage Gathering.

Come and see them up close and personal.

#Lichfield #UKCanals

A man in a grey hoodie and red shorts stands on the deck of a blue and red narrowboat named "Tycho," part of the British Waterways fleet. The boat, numbered 93, is moored beside a canal with trees and a metal fence in the background. Yellow lettering reads "BRITISH WATERWAYS" and "TYCHO."

Two people stand on the deck of a traditionally painted narrowboat named "Owl No 211," cruising along a calm canal. The boat features ornate red, green, and black livery with gold lettering: "Fellows, Morton & Clayton Ltd. Registered at Birmingham No 1510 Heath." Reflections ripple in the water, framed by lush greenery, capturing a tranquil moment steeped in canal history.

A narrow canal lined with moored narrowboats on both sides, surrounded by lush greenery. In the foreground, a blue picnic table sits on a grassy bank. Boats named "Tycho" and "others are visible, reflecting in the calm water. The scene is peaceful and picturesque, evoking leisure, heritage, and the charm of British waterways.

Two narrowboats moored along a tranquil canal, framed by overhanging trees and dense greenery. One boat is blue with a circular emblem; the other is black with white trim, both adorned with flags and decorations. The water reflects the boats and foliage, while the canal continues into the distance, possibly through a lock or under a bridge. A serene snapshot of canal life and natural beauty.

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday saw us move from bumble holes to Birmingham City centre with our new adventure learning to tow.
#narrowboatlife #boatlife #canallife #newadventures #butty #ukcanals

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 28d

First cruise with The Waka Butty, excellently executed by Paul

#narrowboatlife #canallife #boatlife #newadventures #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canaltraders #rovingtraders #butty #ukcanals

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Sep 14

Our last day towpath trading for this year next weekend we will be on land at Huddlesford Heritige Gathering @lhcrt.org.uk

This afternoon we will be taking over as custodians of Montgomery/The Jam Butty from Helen and Andy

Any guesses for what we’ll be calling the butty?

#boatlife #ukcanals

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 25

Nice cruise in the sunshine, heading towards Bratch for our next event, The Rally of Boats on the 30/31 August

#ukcanals #canallife #BoatLife #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canaltraders #rovingtraders #buyitoffaboat

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 23

Swapped a flat canal run for the stunning Somerset hills today…..felt like I’d run up Everest 😂🗻 stunning scenery though

#canallife #boatlife #boatersthatrun #somerset

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 22

Very excited to have purchased these enamel milk urns today, they’re going to look stunning with Paul’s beautiful canal art on 🎨🧑‍🎨

#narrowboatsoffacebook #buyitoffaboat #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canaltraders #rovingtraders #canalart #boatlife #canallife

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 20

Wooden slice shelf added to our macrame collection

Visit website for more details

www.nbwakamatandoto.com

#floatingtraders #independenttraders #Sustainable #canaltraders #rovingtraders #boatlife #vanlife #smallspaceliving #macrame #storage #buyitoffaboat

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 20

After a lovely few days making memories with friends it’s back to work for us

As I’ve now got an ultra to train for I’ve been for a 10k run before work this morning

Paul’s moving the boat back along the Wryrley and Essington Canal

#canallife #boatlife #makingmemories #narrowboatlife #ukcanals

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’ve added some new products to our canal/eco friendly range.
We’ve now become stockists for The Friendly Soap Co as well as Miniml.
All of their soaps are canal and eco friendly as seen on the below information
#boatsthattweet #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canaltraders #ukcanals

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 18

A perfect way to relax after a fantastic weekend

A huge thank you to @lhcrt.org.uk another fab Brownhills Canal Festival 2025 and to all of you who supported it.

#narrowboatsoffacebook #floatingtraders #independenttraders #narrowboatlife #canaltraders #rovingtraders #bcn #ukcanals

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 16

Fantastic to see so many people here at Brownhills Canal Festival: 16-17 August 2025 @lhcrt.org.uk

Hands up if you’re coming to visit 👋

#floatingtraders #independenttraders #canallife #canaltraders #rovingtraders #ukcanals #boatlife #canalart #macrame #cleaning

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Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @lhcrt.org.uk · Aug 15

On Wednesday, our volunteers poured 6.5 cubic metres of concrete to continue the work on the canal wall reinforcement that WRG had started.

A huge well done to our team who grafted hard in 29°C heat, and a special thanks to Dave for treating everyone to Magnums 🍦

#WeDigCanals #Lichfield

Construction volunteers in safety gear operate on a fenced site with a large ground-level pipe, concrete mixer, wheelbarrows, and support braces. A bridge or overpass rises in the background, framing the busy, tool-filled scene.

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 15

Collecting winter fuel 😂

We do hope to see lots of you this weekend, it’s great to be back at Brownhills for this weekends event @lhcrt.org.uk

#floatingtraders #canallife #boatlife #lifeonthewater #independenttraders #narrowboatlife #canaltraders #rovingtraders #ukcanals

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 14

We got safely to Brownhills the trip was a little less troublesome than expected
@lhcrt.org.uk
The damper has been put on now though due to the upcoming further restrictions to be imposed by CRT due to lack of water
#ukcanals #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canallife

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 13

Au revoir 👋 to Birmingham City Centre for now

Heading to Brownhills for this weekends Canal Festival @lhcrt.org.uk

#boatsthattweet #canallife #boatlife #narrowboatlife #ukcanals #floatingtraders #canaltraders #rovingtraders #independenttraders #summer #westmidlands #bcn

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 11

Another one in the bag

Solihull half marathon ☑️

Making our way slowly along the Wryrley & Essington Canal towards Brownhills Canal Festival: 16-17 August 2025 this week @lhcrt.org.uk

#narrowboatlife #boatlife #boatersthatrun #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canaltraders #westmidlands

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 10

It was lovely to finally catch up with Keith on Lola The Cafe Boat yesterday

We had a couple of delicious pizzas
He’s at Bourneville train station today then into the city centre for the end of the week

#birmingham #ukcanals #floatingtraders #independenttraders #rovingtraders #canaltraders #pizza

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 9

Back to the city we love, we’re so happy to be back here in Birmingham, such a vibrant city with so much to explore.

If you visit be sure to search out the bulls, raising awareness of Birmingham Hospice

#canallife #boatlife #narrowboatlife #birmingham #bcn #ukcanals #bulls

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · Aug 9

I ran around Edgbaston reservoir yesterday, practically empty 😢

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