In June 2012 - the 40th Anniversary Issue:

On test: see the Crick boats first - four show boats reviewed

Mine's a Pint! How pubs used to be

The New Trust - latest plans

Narrow Dog to Standedge - through the canals' longest tunnel

Pull-out guide: the gorgeous Peak forest and the Gritty Ashton

Plus: River Shannon, Boating Q&A, 14 pages of news & history