Cinema of the week, Dead fish & a medieval castle! River Witham Part 1

[@johnhartley3596]

That shot of the rounded-arched bridge in the fog was just beautiful

[@a3lfeoxld]

I used to live and go to school in Tattershall, a long time ago. Also watched many a film at the Kinema in the Woods, cool to see it again.

[@Stipperstone]

Super video. Journeying through the seemingly featureless landscape of eastern England, yet full of interest.

[@jameshayward1586]

Lovely stuff, it's the little touches, like the quick 'not pub of the week' song that make me smile.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha thanks old buddy! Another KZbinr asked me recently if I had gotten all my mates together to record that little jingle - I said no but thought of all the stuff we used to record together 8^)

[@adamshaw1032]

And that's the reason you can't empty your toilet in the canal. Top video mate keep up the good work!

[@michaelaaylott1686]

Kinema in the Woods! Tattersall Castle! You’re taking me back into my past🥹

[@esthers5876]

Robbie this was fascinating - the WW II history, the Kinema in the woods, and your perseverance in filming during the cold weather. Thank you!

[@RobbieCumming]

Glad you thought so Esther! The hardest part was researching it all and making sure I didn’t say the wrong thing (probably did though knowing me!) Thanks for your support once again! 8^)

[@MikeKeelty69]

Another excellent vlog Robbie! They keep getting better and better. I really like the fog stuff. Keep on cranking!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Mike! Hope all is well over your side of the pond! 8^)

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Absolutely brilliant, as usual👍👍 😊 😙

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Claire ☺️

[@michaelpilling9659]

Lovely video Robbie. Liked the bridge in the mist shot very much. I was surprised how wide the river was. Nice journey. Thanks for taking me along

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Nice one Robbie me old crancker... looks interesting, take it you could not go on the wash because of engine power. Anyway have fun and stay safe..

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Liam well that and not enough daylight hours, really bad weather and the bid one... work.

[@mirjamc7331]

Ah, Robbie! As a London CC'er you make me dream of coming up there one day and enjoy the scenery. Lovely stuff!

[@kaylongden38]

Great vlog again thank you Robbie . We love the Witham , it’s peaceful and underused , just what we like 😁

[@MrRoyboy55]

Tattershall Castle uuuuuu ahhhh ghosts in the mist ,, That house is haunted ,need open kitchen fire place to get warm and keep the ghosts away , freeze frame goes to screen saver list ,, thanks robbie

[@chrismccartney8668]

My sister lived at chapel hill in a coverted methodist chapel lots of history and old channels to villages like billinghay. Sis now live up in the hills of crete...near Neapoli must seem like living on everest after lincolnshire..

[@stilcrazychris]

If you want quite then this is the time to do it. But @ are lake we have boats running from one end to the other for bass tournaments. I think of all that gas they just blew through... lol... I like to cruise with the wind blowing through my hair, what I have left after getting it cut. Thanks for the ride. See ya next video. Keep on CRANKING it, Chris

[@ikonixx]

Um, I'm not sure what to do without a Pub of the Week. Great vid, Robbie. Thanks!

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha sorry Brian I shall have to give you a refund!!! 8^D

[@TheStellalegs72]

Love your videos and music Robbie, your music is very New Order ish some of the tracks

[@MrJimbaloid]

Hi Robbie WOW langrick bridge I used to sneak down there if you can sneak in a 44 tonner to get to wrangle bank so I missed boston. Yep a full load of fruit and veg flatpack cardboard boxes to the packing plant at wrangle bank then usually off to louth or Immingham for paper rolls only seven rolls (about 2 1/2 tonnes each) and finish the day at ellsmere port) happy days.

[@tifferscott]

We were in Boston last Saturday, but you had gone by then I imagine. Planning to go there on our boat next Summer

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah sorry to have missed you Tiffer!

[@johnnowacki6903]

ANOTHER fun episode, Robbielad! You know, I think it would be great fun to explore with you in person (especially looking for the "Pub of the Week"!) - but your vids are surely the next best thing! Keep on crankin'! J.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers John 🍻

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers John 🍻

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Excellent to see the scenery and you bike it " off the grid baby "

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha you know me EXXXXTREME off gridding!!

[@majordolbyscat]

Your reaction to "Holiday Home of the Week" was hysterical.

[@RobbieCumming]

It’s as if I’d copyrighted ‘of the week’ isn’t it 😂

[@majordolbyscat]

@@RobbieCumming You sometimes do "Partridge" better than even Partridge lol. If you ever make it back to land Robbie, I bet North Norfolk Digital has a time slot waiting for you!

[@RobbieCumming]

AHAAAAAAAA!!

[@walks_with]

Thought I’d seen all your vlogs and then this little gem pops up 😃 - how did I miss it?!

[@RobbieCumming]

He he! Glad you liked it Marie and well done for actually sitting through all of them! 8^)

[@JoelHudson]

Singing "Here comes the rain again Falling on my head like a new emotion"

[@stupotbot]

Brilliant....really love your style...thanks for sharing.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah cheers, glad you liked it - sorry I couldn’t cover more of the fishing side of things - been a while since I’ve picked up a rod although as you can see not much swimming about at the mo 8^(

[@garyomalley5917]

Robbie Cumming you're a fisherman Robbie :) you could do 'fish of the weeeek' - yaaar

[@RobbieCumming]

He he well last time I went fishing was 18 years ago, I caught a small blue cod, had to get out the priest as I thought hook was swallowed and then realised I needn’t of as the bait was just plugged in its throat when I yanked on it. Aaaand I’ve not fished since!

[@JPinFuerteventura]

Nope, I can't work out what's going on at 4:18 despite a few watches. I have driven by the Castle many times on the way to race at Cadwell Park but never stopped. Great video Robbie and agree with David's comments today on Twitter about your vlog editing.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you John. Well the sign says “Mooring fee £15 a night” little bit extortionate I thought - but had not the patience to add in an extra comment about it. So being a millenial I of course chucked in some subtle 💷 emojis to highlight this but iMovie on phone wouldn’t let me enlarge them. Also got Horncastle canal wrong and mispelt Tattershall but seemed to have gotten away with it. Nevermind can’t be perfect - will leave that to CtC and JwJ!

[@JPinFuerteventura]

Just looked at in full screen on my PC and went through frame by frame - two bundles of money. Now it makes sense. I can't imagine doing a video edit on my phone!

[@Rose-Willow]

No signal bliss!

[@MalcOfLincoln]

My neck of the woods. Boated around here for 10 years. I've got some great videos especially the Boston Drains and the Sleaford Canal. Still boating, on my mates boat. You passed it at Chapel Hill. Last video was a trip to Boston last year on his 'ship'.

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Malc! Ah thanks I’m chuffed you watched this as I actually watched a few of your videos for research!! Especially the one about the Kyme Eau where you mention the small window of opportunity for boaters! I will make another video soon to complete the journey from Kirkstead bridge to Lincoln so will be watching your videos again!

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Thanks Robbie, pleased I found you. As to the Fosse Dyke, well we'll never know for sure, but the problem is it was most likely a dyke that was dug out. Also it seems fairly sure it didn't enter the Trent at Torksey, but a bit further downstream. However a man made waterway is a canal. Even the canal makers much later chose the easiest route, and some of that would have been a small stream. Thing is you'll never please a purist. A bit like some classic car people, who argue it's not original because the wheel nuts are wrong lol.

[@RPLefty]

Another great entertaining one

[@clarelean3501]

Hey Robbie, great video as always :)

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Clare glad you enjoyed it 8^)

[@luanncrownover4]

Very scenic! I really enjoyed the cruise.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Luann, glad to have you onboard 8^)

[@cyberi4a]

Liked your behind the head radio holder set up.....LOL.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha yeah I didn’t have my headphones that day! Almost fell in the river as well

[@AdrianJeens]

Thanks for the vlog Robbie.

[@snappyfish]

Been so busy recently I've missed all your stuff, especially the mini-series ill catch up on Netflix :)

[@mjallenuk]

Top work mate ... serious you hit it out of the park it was a sweet episode.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Matt! 8^)

[@mjallenuk]

Don't you put your work on Soundcloud anymore?

[@RobbieCumming]

I do but I need to do some mastering on the new one (rock n roll track from misty section)

[@mjallenuk]

That's odd I've not had any notifications of any new stuff lately... I'll go prod it with a virtual stick. Ill borrow the one from my wife's aaaaarrrgggghhhhhh!!

[@RobbieCumming]

You won’t have done as I’ve not uploaded for a long while. I often need to wait until inspiration strikes, sometimes it flows sometimes it doesn’t.

[@davidrobinson4642]

Hi Robbie another lovely video to add to the collection. Is there any chance of you going to visit the Lancaster canal as part of the BBC Narrowboat Diaries series as I would have thought that this would have been ideal for single handed operations and would also incorporate a tidal river transit. You do realise that you are an excellent advocate for our canal system and I cannot see your videos being used as the basis for a canal catalogue

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi david not sure about the catalogue but i would love to be able to cross the ribble link solo

[@tashaimpressions]

Looking rather misty!

[@willyd-adv]

I'm from the UK but currently live in New Zealand. Maximum water nitrate levels in the UK from farming cant surpass 2.5 parts per million. The farm you mention got that level to 4.3 parts per million and it killed everything. Sadly in NZ the limit is wopping 12.0 parts per million so nothing lives and you cant go in the waters at all. People living around the waterways here have a 70% chance of getting bowl cancer by the time they turn 40 This country sucks at being green despite the impression they sell to the rest of the world

[@mamaddoesdinner4977]

Like how you are going with your camera skills 😊 I vote keep your music! I enjoy listening!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Mama D really appreciate that! 8^)

[@sylviapage8572]

I’m really enjoying this section of your journey because it’s a route I probably wouldn’t consider. The expeditions into Tattershall and Woodham Spa were excellent and I loved the little cinema. I would have watched the film regardless of what was on just to experience it. Is it original? I didn’t catch that! Thank you for sharing your journey. I might be a bit slow to catch on here but do you play your own music? I didn’t consider that until the video with Jasmine then today you mentioned your music and a playlist which I’ll checkout. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Sylvia, thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the little excursions, yes the cinema is a bit of a one off and all the music you hear is mine, with some exceptions in earlier vlogs I used my brother’s music. I just don’t like the copyright free music that’s available and it’s my passion so why not combine with the videos I thought! Playlist referred to videos but if you would like to listen to or download any of my songs you can do so here for free: www.soundcloud.com/cobedy

[@sylviapage8572]

That's amazing. I've had a quick listen and it's brought back lots of your previous journeys. I wish I'd cottoned on sooner as I'm sure I would have enjoyed your channel even more. Maybe I'll just have to watch them all again! Thanks.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Sylvia. Ha ha yes just the job for a rainy day!! 8^)

[@lipsee100]

Hi Robbie,,I,m sorry to have missed you,I live in Woodhall Spa,,glad you liked the Kinema..Hornchurch, there,s no such place in Lincolnshire,,,but there is a Horncastle!!! I really enjoy your vids ,keep on cranking !!!! OH yeah ,,your pub of the week should have been the Ebrington Arms,, Kirkby on Bain,, its a great pub,,, lovely food.. and its actually on the old Horncastle canal.. believe me you missed a quality alehouse...regards ( your such a wuss not going though the wash)

[@RobbieCumming]

Oh crap, Horncastle yes of course. Crap I wish you could add annotations. Oh well I never claim to be perfect!! Ebrington arms, sounds great oh well)! Yeah I’m a wuss that doesn’t want to spend £230 and 10 hours crossing the sea at 4mph fair enough really

[@lipsee100]

Ok a tight fisted wuss !!

[@progwolf12]

I like your music Robbie. Reminds me a lot of a friends music, Matt Stevens. He does a lot of guitar looping. Also has a punky instrumental rock band The Fierce And The Dead. I am becoming more and more caught up in the idea of moving onto a narrowboat, its just how to afford it and how on earth do you balance work / boating / etc without being tied to an expensive mooring option. Some serious thiinking and fact finding this summer me thinks.

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Kev, cheers. He must have garageband too 8;^) Yep it’s not easy, and certainly not a great way to save money due to unforseen costs that occur even when you’re being really careful. But you can do anything with a bit of a compromise. Never let anything get in the way of a good story! 8^)

[@progwolf12]

I will certainly work through all my options in the next few months. Cheers!

[@fereshassineLoki]

I’ll have to visit it.

[@lecd1]

I'd love to join Robbie for a pint in any kind of pub (ideally, the pub of the week ;) )

[@ohbobpleez]

At 12:45 there is Kinema in the Woods. Kinema is Greek for motion, ie motion pictures. In America movie halls are cinemas"sin-ah-mahs" , derived from French, derived from Greek. Are Cinemas called Kinemas in the UK?

[@RobbieCumming]

No they aren’t - they are all referred to as ‘cinemas’ or equally as commonly by their brand name - ie ‘do you want to go to the Odeon this weekend’ or shall we watch a film at Cineworld tonight’. The ‘Kinema’ in the woods is a bit of a one off!

[@AndyB59]

Love the moody misty stuff.

[@badfairy9554]

Great one Robbie.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks v much 8^}

[@ade9685]

Yep cool vlog Rob..

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers bud 8^)

[@derrickfelix503]

Was that Music! He's young wait till they drop and maturing taste arrive, with luck better for all! Cheers.

[@RobbieCumming]

You do realise I make all the music myself Derrick?!! Well, apart from the very short Johnny Cash sample (now that’s music)

[@stevescet]

Can't beat a bit of Nicholas 👍

[@guz5135]

Robbie I've actually stayed at that hotel the Officer's were billeted there there is loads of memorabilia scattered about the hotel from the Squadron and the rooms have been converted into hotel rooms now it's all very interesting and in the mornings the Officer's were picked up and buried

[@RobbieCumming]

Awesome, I would have liked to have seen that as the locals were proud to tell me simialr stories. Aviation runs in my family although not too keen myself. Almost joined RAF when I was a teenager to get me through university though. They would’nt have let me be a pilot anyway!!!

[@petersargent4078]

The time you must spend editing is greatly appreciated. Thanks for a great vlog and really enjoyed your music choices. Who's the guitarist?

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Peter! That be me 😊

[@douglaskerins6030]

Hey ya Rob!

[@johngerty8744]

What team do you follow Robbie? Love the videos keep up the good work

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeovil Town - where I was born. cheers john!

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

It's so peaceful there

[@RobbieCumming]

It is. Definitely one of the quietest parts of the system, and the wildlife is really diverse (when we’re not polluting it🙄)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Quality 👍

[@looneyirish007]

high ammonia levels are really bad to fish. must have been a serious amount if it killed a lot. loving the dutch look. although i prefer the uk look.

[@chloexianah3070]

Oh! You were moored right outside my apartment

[@RobbieCumming]

🤯😂

[@douglaskerins6030]

clicky clicky, let's go crank it uuuup!

[@darrannewman7113]

Are you going to crank it up the tidal Trent and onto the ouse?

[@RobbieCumming]

No - I will be getting back on the Tidal trent just not going that far (bit out of the Naughty Lass’ capabilities I think.)

[@oscartravis5740]

One thing I've not seen in your videos is how frequently you have to refuel doing all these miles? Have you ever run out of fuel?

[@RobbieCumming]

V infrequently always keep it topped up usually spend less than £300 on diesel each year

[@JMS98989]

Loving the snood! 🙃

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha cheers James my best mate knitted it for me (although he’s told me not to tell anyone🤫)

[@JMS98989]

Robbie Cumming it's cute! Loving it! Your friend should dress you in more knitwear! 😊😍😎

[@RobbieCumming]

I dunno man it’s a bit scratchy (he used acrylic the cheapskate ha ha)

[@johnbrookes2196]

Im not sure if holiday home of the week will catch on Robbie.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha yes John I don’t know what they were thinking there. I mean they didn’t even have a jingle. Unbelievable.

[@guyharrison9595]

great vlog is it me or is your engine quieter ?? and love your sense of humour keep on cranking it buddy see you soon on the cut

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha well I have covered it up a little but also made extra effort to turn down the sound as well. Seance of humour - there’s a joke there! Cheers Guy 8^)

[@guyharrison9595]

ahahaha bloody predictive tex

[@RobbieCumming]

😂

[@guz5135]

Awesome rabbit I'll let you in on a secret I was in the Royal Marines back in the days before the internet and all the rest of it that goes on today I finished my basic training and they threw me out after 3 weeks because I had family members that I was unaware of that were in the Russian army priceless

[@RobbieCumming]

Ouch. You must have been gutted. Where you at these days? Lou’s boat going on the Trent from Shardlow this weekend and I though if we passed by I could say a quick hello.

[@guz5135]

Robbie that would be fantastic I will be back on the marina Friday night at Willington I have actually decided to take the boats out Saturday and Sunday between Stenson lock and Shardlow if that is any good to you if yes look out for my boat Liberty bright blue and cream if I'm not about I'll be shooting B roll somewhere adjacent if you can't see me ask the guys in the green Boat Royston or the blue boat dragonfly and maybe inside one of those two boats I did ask John O to pass on my phone number to you I don't know if he did or not if yes give me a call but I would be delighted to meet up with you at last don't forget to bring your laundry

[@guz5135]

PS the Stenson lock will have CRT volunteers on this weekend to lend a hand as the right-hand lock gate heading towards Shardlow is not closing fully there is an obstruction inside the lock as you know it is a pretty face Unlock and if you get washed up on the wrong side it could prove to be trying

[@RobbieCumming]

Ok well I will most likely miss you as of course we are headed in the opposite direction but I will be back down that way again in Autumn/winter time I’m sure.

[@guz5135]

Ok no problem I will keep an eye out for you anyway😀

[@wsatnutter9674]

sod this for a laugh I DEMAND A PUB OF THE BLOODY WEEK get a grip on a glass my good man

[@revamp33]

Hi how did the girl get on .she was on her way to Sheffield

[@RobbieCumming]

Patience Andy! New vlog update later tonight my friend 8^)

[@georgeblankinship4745]

Great Cranking Robbie, Thanks

[@RobbieCumming]

You’re welcome George! 8^)

[@carlthor91]

History and Narrowboats, pas de problem?? Cheers bud

[@skill692]

Hope the farmer who polluted the river gets his or her just deserts. Incidents like this are too frequently disregarded.

[@CheckFred]

Come back with a 'better' boat?? ..... You 'do' know 'The Naughty Lass' is listening don't you?? ;-( Great atmospherics there .... WHO needs Sunny days EH?? .... And the 'Wither Rythm' sounds better anyway :-) Agreed with the comment about the 'old style' cinema's .... FAR better Ambience .... More like 'The Living Dead' nowadays. May as well be sat at home in your own front-room .... OH - Wait a minute ;-)

[@marcusclementson4026]

Castle of the week

[@RobbieCumming]

Hell yeah 8^)

[@lesleycouch6557]

"Bilge watch" your videos, ha ha :-)

[@jaquelinecrute9581]

Horncastle canal not hornchurch

[@ambrsanford3703]

I challenge anyone to say, "The River Witham" ten times. :)

[@peterwilding4012]

stop getting my ears bashed finish watching

[@briandufty8362]

Yummy.

[@stevechapman4148]

I enjoy your videos Robbie, but...SUBTITLES! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Too aweful for words.

[@peterwilding4012]

can you find some better music????

[@AdrianJeens]

Not music of the week lol

[@RobbieCumming]

You can’t please everyone!

[@kaylongden38]

Robbie Cumming I like the music 😊

[@RobbieCumming]

Ahhh yeah 8^)

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Kay 8^)