Droitwich to Hawford - Day 2

 The locked lock gates at Hawford. We shopped in Droitwich this morning and set out for Hawford before lunch. We had expected it so it was no surprise to receive an email notifying that the River Severn from Gloucester to Stourport is closed because of strong flows. We had already decided to stop at Hawford and expected we may be there for a day or two ... hopefully not much more.
Met first two hire oats reversing from Hawford to Droitwich and then a private boat. I had though that it was wide enough for shorter boats to turn before Hawford locks but apparently it was thought not possible. However, helped a 48' boat to turn and then discovered we knew them ... result a very pleasant pre diner drinks. They had expected to be able to turn in the pound between the 2 Hawford locks ... they had spoken to CRT and had this confirmed ... however, finding lock number 2 locked meant they could not do this. Poor CRT customer relations.