Sunday afternoon down by the canal in Saltaire: walkers, dogs, swans and ducks, and the dedicated volunteers from the Canal and River Trust sharing information and trying to get people signed up to support the charity.
The Trust has existed since 2012, when the former government body, British Waterways, transferred all its assets, liabilities and responsibilities for the waterways network in England and Wales to a charitable trust. It was a controversial move and I'm not sure whether overall it was a good thing or not. It does seem to me to have enhanced the educative aspects of the canal network, which must be a good thing, though largely staffed by volunteers.
Very pleasant for an afternoon stroll.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea, I wish they would do it here, many of NZ's waterways are not as clean and spotless as the world thinks they are.
ReplyDeleteMaintenance of all of those waterways must be very expensive for the trust!
ReplyDeleteAs a charity the CRT has set free a whole army of volunteers whose work is worth millions. As a charity CRT can submit applications for Heritage Lottery and start up really big projects. Our waterways have never been more popular, and many many people have made CRT the huge success by their freed up work, organization and enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteA good spot for a stroll.
ReplyDeleteA lovey place to walk!
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