Archive for September, 2010
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By AliceA 29th September 10
Hi everyone!
We have brand new opportunity for you all!
The Hedgerows viagra YOUR help!!
Along this part of the canal there is a long strip of hedgerow that is near enough derelict!
It’s grown all tall and straggly and is no longer much use as a home or protection for wildlife.
Unfortunatly thousands of miles of hedgerow have been lost this way in the last 50 years, and its been a major blow for the creatures that depend on them for food, shelter and as safe corridors to get from one habitat to another.
This is where you come in!
What this hedge needs is laying –the ancient technique of cutting and bending over the trunks just leaving just enough bark intact for the plant to grow up again so it ends up stronger and more bushy. At first this looks brutal, but is actually good for the hedge and makes it live longer.
How will the laying be done?
We will cut down the hedge using saws, loppers and billhooks, and weave the spare branches into a temporary barrier/ wildlife shelter. Its physical work and good exercise – but don’t worry if you haven’t done it before or are a bit unfit – there will be full training and you can take it at your own pace.
We will provide you with gloves and tools, but you need to wear strong footwear (preferably steel toe caps if you have them) and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Make sure you’ve got something warm and waterproof with you in case the weather turns nasty, and bring some lunch to fuel you – we provide the brews! You don’t need any special skills just willingness to get involved! Health and safety and basic equipment training on the day
Times & Dates: Every Friday, 10am-4pm, starting 1st October 2010
Disabled access: The towpath can be uneven but is accessible for wheelchair users.
Directions: Meet at National Waterways Museum, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port. Its a 10 minute walk straight along from the Rail Station
What to do now: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Hazel Mayow on 0151 373 4392 or 07920 466237, or email hazel.mayow@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk
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By LucieU 1st September 10
Bell Boating at National Waterways Museum
Last Thursday was a lovely day and we had an end of summer celebration event for Volunteer’s and to celebrate this we had a BBQ, a meeting with Volunteers and some staff members.
In the morning there was a Bell Boat race that took place in Chester down the Canals, which was enjoyed by all
Bell Boating is a twin hulled canoe and is a team of 8-10 people working together to move the craft. We have found that the Bell Boat is a great way to enjoy the water and promote good teamwork.
Thanks to John Driver and the outdoor Lets Go Adventure Company for their help with the Bell Boating and BBQ.
There was 13 Volunteers that took place in this 8 mile Bell Boating race down the Canals from Chester to Ellesmere Port (which was done rather quickly)
We all went into the Boat Hall and spoke about the Museum and what’s it’s helped us all with and there was leaflets and info packs on the tables for people to have a good look at and then we had a lovely BBQ.
The aim of the event was to showcase Waterways Action Squad’s first year and included displays about…..
- Wildlife and conservation projects
- Rolt music project
- Murals in Ellesmere Port and Bootle
At the end of the event Alison and Bethany led a Wildlife Walk along the Shropshire Union Canal to Freemans Copes
We would just like to give a Big Thank You to Chief Exec of The Waterways Trust – Roger Hanbury and Chief Exec of British Waterways, Robin Evans for attending.
And a big Thank You to Ronnie and Flat lane Community Group for helping us set up.
Written by Candice Smith
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