stories from across the uk. boat trips have been run in shrewsbury by dilwynjones for 13 years, but he says a combination of winter flooding, current low water levels and silt are causing problems. if we fail to manage or maintain this river, it ll get harder and harder to navigate. so it s getting shallower, because of the silts coming here, and there s a lot more vegetation here, so our navigation is becoming more and more difficult. in frankwell, swimmers from organised groups are supporting an application for bathing water status. it s supported by the town council and led by experienced swim guide and beach lifeguard alison biddulph. mostly because that requires that the environment agency test it. severn trent water told us all sectors needed to work together to improve the river, adding. for more stories from across the uk, head to the bbc news website.
From a treasure hunt and orienteering challenges to archery, climbing and park trails – not to mention watersports and boat trips – Nene Park has half-term covered.