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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 2d

Ready, steady, go…..

Get those orders in quickly for this years Christmas baubles hand painted by Paul as they were very popular last year

£5 each

#floatingtraders #independenttraders #canaltraders #rovingtraders #christmas #baubles #folkart #canalart

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 3d

Sure sign of autumn arriving 🔥🌰

#narrowboatlife #canallife #boatlife #chesnuts #fire

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 4d

We enjoyed more of the autumn colours as we travelled down through Lapworth locks, thankfully with the help of a CRT volunteer 🙏

Do drop us a message to arrange collection refills of those empty cleaning bottles

#narrowboatlife #ukcanals #cleaning #refillstation #canaltraders #floatingtraders

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Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @lhcrt.org.uk · 4d

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that LHCRT has been shortlisted for the 2025 Beacon Awards in the Charity or Social Enterprise category!

Being named a finalist is a huge honour!

🏆 Winners will be announced on 27 November—wish us luck!

#Lichfield #WeDigCanals #Staffordshire

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 5d

Small steps, on Sunday we ventured to the Bonded Warehouse open day in Stourbridge, ashame it was damp but a good step forwards to get out

#narrowboatlife #stourbridge #bondedwarehouse #openweekend #canallife

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

Those of you who live on boats will understand what a treat this was last night 🛁

#canallife #narrowboatlife #boatlife #saturdaynight #treat #bath

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

The Waka Butty renovations have commenced….
Watch this space for the progress, albeit very slow

#canallife #narrowboatlife #boatlife #ukcanals #paint #narrowboat #butty #newadventures

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

Paul’s latest creation

Further available to order

#ukcanals #floatingtraders #independenttraders #canallife #narrowboatlife #canaltraders #rovingtraders #folkart #canalart #CoalScuttle #kingfisher

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

Bauble gate has started…..🎄
This years design will be posted soon

#floatingtraders #independenttraders #canallife #narrowboatlife #canaltraders #rovingtraders #christmas #folkart #canalart

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NB Wakamata Ndoto @nbwakamatandoto.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 18d

Beautiful autumnal colours on the canal

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

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

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 · 19d

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 · 20d

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 · Sep 19

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 · Sep 19

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 · Sep 16

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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