Hollinwood Canal Society News

Thursday 24 January 2013

Events: February Working Party

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd February 2013: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
Our second working party of 2013 is a two-day party with the support of Waterway Recovery Group. This will be our second weekend working on the Tameside section of the canal running towards Littlemoss.

Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.

Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am on each day. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Lunch and hot drinks will be available for a small charge.

Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information. space

Friday 18 January 2013

Photos: January Working Party

Here are a few photos from the very cold working party in January. There was plenty of vegetation work to keep people warm!

Some of the gang getting ready to start. Only a dusting of snow, but very cold!


Clearing vegetation around Lock 19.


Clearing vegetation around Lock 19.


Some of the sprouting stumps to be cut back on the Fairbottom Branch.


You can't trust some people not to break the tools!

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Tuesday 8 January 2013

Events: January Working Party

Sunday 20th January 2013: Working Party, Daisy Nook [info: 0161 355 5557]
Our first working party of 2013 is a one-day party mainly comprising vegetation clearance.

Why not come along and join in? Even if you have not been on a working party before, you will be made welcome! Big muscles are not essential as you can be given work to suit your capabilities! You can come along on just one day or on both days.

Meet at Daisy Nook Car Park, Stannybrook Road, at 9.30 am. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing recommended. Bring own lunch and drinks. Alternatively, hot drinks and snacks are available at the café.

Please phone our Working Party Organiser, Mike, on 0161 355 5557 for more information. space

Update 18th Jan: There is currently only a light dusting of snow on the ground in the area so the working party will still be going ahead on Sunday as planned.