Get involved – work party dates
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
Monday October 17
IWA North Staffordshire & South Cheshire Branch and Caldon & Uttoxeter Canals Trust: Monthly work party on the Uttoxeter Canal working between Alton and Crumpwood. 10am-4pm. This month we will be working at the Alton end of the length. The meeting point is close to Alton Station on Farley Lane, close to Alton Towers. For those using sat nav, use ST10 4BY. The work site is a short walk from this spot. The What3Words location for the parking/meeting location is ///adapt.overdone.grow There is a parking area down a track parallel to the railway, opposite the station. Please do not block the parking at the station, which is used by Landmark Trust guests. All tools and equipment will be provided. Volunteers are advised to wear old clothes, stout shoes and to bring waterproofs in case of rain and a packed lunch if staying all day. As we are pulling up Himalayan balsam, long trousers and long sleeves are also advisable to avoid nettle stings. EAST
Sunday October 2 and Tuesday October 18
IWA Northampton Branch: Work parties are usually held one weekday and one Sunday a month, along the Arm, 10am-2pm. The tasks usually include vegetation clearance, weeding, litter picking and painting at locks. Contact Geoff Wood geoff. wood@waterways.org.uk
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.