UCAN ready to spring into action

GIVEN the challenges everyone has faced this last 12 months, the anticipated display of bright yellow daffodils this year seemed so much more special somehow to the volunteers of the Uppermill Community Action Network (UCAN).

They plant a variety of bulbs each year so to continue this work members have, in socially distanced pairs, been out and about again planting new bulbs – including bluebells – in the flower beds at Wade Lock. They hope these will grow year on year and give a visual delight to everyone who lives, works or visits the village beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

A totally different, but equally rewarding arm of the voluntary work, is maintaining the bird boxes built in previous years.

Two volunteers focused on repairing and cleaning the boxes ready for the new breeding season.

Volunteers have also, as always, been litter- picking and appreciated the feedback from people walking alongside the canal, saying just how nice, clean and tidy the canal walk is.

UCAN is holding ongoing discussions with the Canal & River Trust about restarting group activity. It is always pleased to welcome new members; anyone who is interested and would like further information can contact Peter Killan on 01457 878361 or email peterkillan@hotmail.com