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THE AQUEDUCT BOAT SHOW 2025

~ Sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston ~

Join us on Saturday, 19th July 2025, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a fantastic day celebrating boating and the local community!

Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just starting your journey on the water, this event has something for everyone:

- Boating Industry Exhibitors – Get expert advice and explore the latest in boating.
️- Boats for Sale – Find your next boat and take advantage of all of our boats for sale being readily available to view.
- Behind-the-Scenes Marina Access – Tour our award-winning facilities at Aqueduct Marina.
- Artisan Market – Browse a fantastic selection of locally made products.
- Live Music – Enjoy performances from local artist Callum Wright throughout the day.
- Electric Day Boat Hire – Try out an eco-friendly way to explore the waterways.
- Exclusive Chandlery Offers – Special event-only discounts in our on-site chandlery.

With FREE entry and FREE parking, it’s the perfect day out for boaters and locals alike.

Don’t miss it – see you there!

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SATURDAY SOUNDS BY THE WATERFRONT

Join us every Saturday throughout the summer and bank holiday weekends for an afternoon of live music from local musicians by the water!

View our lineup for the summer here! ⬇️

SATURDAY SOUNDS BY THE WATERFRONT LINEUP

Enjoy great tunes, soak up the sun, and make unforgettable memories in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.

✨ Hospitality at its best! Our licensed bar is open until late, serving beers, wines, cocktails, and soft drinks, along with delicious food.

Want the best spot? Bring a chair or picnic blanket and settle in!

⛺ If you want to make a night of it, why not stay on-site? Campers, glampers, and caravans welcome! Well-behaved dogs too!

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ELECTRIC BOAT HIRE AVAILABLE

ELECTRIC BOAT HIRE AVAILABLE



Discover the waterways with our electric hire boats and embark on a trip along one of the most stunning stretches of canal in the UK.

Invite your friends and family to join you as you navigate the local countryside, enveloped by the soothing sounds of Cheshire’s natural beauty.

Each hire period lasts up to 3 hours and doesn’t entail going through any locks.

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For many businesses, the thought of an inspection by the Health and Safety Executive would provoke a measure of fear and trepidation; however, for the management of Cheshire-based Aqueduct Marina, it turned out to be a positive experience.

For some time, Robert Parton, MD of Aqueduct Marina, and his management team had been looking at investing in improved extraction for the grit blasting bay, as with the demand for their grit blasting services increasing, it was logical to invest in improving the equipment being used. So, despite the Health and Safety inspection finding the facilities complied with their PPE requirements, which meant the person doing the blasting was protected, there was an environmental concern about the dust leaking out during the operation. As a result, the company brought forward the investment to reduce the possibility of abrasive dust escaping when the bay was in use.

They called on the services of Hodge Clemco, a company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of abrasive blasting and surface treatment equipment. Hodge Clemco installed a reverse pulse dust collector system that creates a negative pressure within the blast booth and, by removing the airborne dust, allows the operator to maintain visibility within the booth. It also minimises any dust escaping from the blast booth, with the dust being contained in the dust extractor bins to allow safe disposal.

Liam Davis, Sales and Marketing Manager for Hodge Clemco, said, “Following our initial visit and conversations, we returned to the site with one of our design engineers to carry out a full site survey, which enabled Hodge Clemco to provide a full design layout drawing of the proposed 14,000cfm reverse pulse dust collector system for the approval of Aqueduct Marina. The dust extraction system supplied and installed by Hodge Clemco comprises of the latest fully programmable gamma pulse auto reverse pulse system with differential pressure recognition. It has an auto-clean sequence whilst in operation and an additional cleaning cycle on shutdown, ensuring maximum dust release is achieved from the ultra-efficient nano fibre filters resulting in a prolonged filter life.”

The result of this work is that Aqueduct staff have reported a marked improvement in visibility whilst working within the bay.

The installation of the new extraction equipment saw a £60k investment being made to this side of Aqueduct’s business. Robert Parton said, “During the H&S visit, the escaping dust issue was flagged as a potential local authority environmental issue. With the system now installed and in regular use, we have seen a noticeable improvement in conditions both inside and outside the workshop. It is an expensive piece of equipment, but in a world where good staff are hard to find, and lung health is a real focus of the HSE, this is resulting in a healthier, safer working environment for our staff.”

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