Get involved – work party dates

IWA branches are getting back to work to improve waterways across the country. Work parties have been risk assessed and mitigating measures are in place. Please contact the branch to register an interest if you would like to attend one of these work parties. It is advisable to wear stout shoes, old clothing and take a waterproof. You may also want to take a packed lunch and any refreshments.

North West

Saturday June 11

IWA Manchester Branch: Work parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. Contact Barry McGuinness b.mcguinness1@googlemail.com for details.

Monday June 20

IWA North Staffordshire & South Cheshire Branch in partnership with Caldon and Uttoxeter Canals Trust: Vegetation clearing work party. 10am4pm, near Alton. Contact ali.smedley@ waterways.org.uk for details.

East

Sunday June 5 and Tuesday June 21

IWA Northampton Branch: Work parties are usually held one weekday and one Sunday a month, along the Arm 10am-2pm. Tasks usually include vegetation clearance, weeding, litter picking and painting at locks. Contact Geoff Wood geoff. wood@waterways.org.uk for details. Tuesdays

IWA Milton Keynes Branch: Regular work party at Fenny Lock on the Grand Union Canal. 9.30am-1.30pm. Work can include vegetation clearance, gardening, litter picking, and painting. Work parties are dependent on weather. Contact Pat Durham on 07510 195918 or email pat.durham@waterways.org.uk

West

Tuesdays & Saturdays

IWA West Country Branch (Taunton & Bridgwater): Work parties in the Somerset area. 10am-1pm. Contact Mike Slade: mike.slade@ waterways. org. uk on 07977 263840.

Branch talks and socials

In addition to work parties, IWA branches host local waterway talks, walks and socials to share the wonder of the waterways. Many of these are open to anyone who wants to come along. Find something that’s on near you at waterways. org.uk/events