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  1. Published on: 10/05/2017 02:37 PMReported by: rogerblaxall
    The Canal & River Trust is urging local communities to play a bigger part in looking after the waterways on their doorstep - and urging them to ‘adopt’ up to a one mile stretch of local canal.

    The call comes as part of the charity’s wider plans to ensure that the region’s waterways - including the Leeds-Liverpool Canal - continue to thrive and don’t fall back into the dereliction of the mid-20th century, when some sections were almost lost forever.

    Adoption groups will work in partnership with the Trust to make their local waterway shine; anything from improving wildlife habitats and access for local people, to creating a linear veg-patch for the community. Each group works at least one day a month for 12 months and agrees the projects they want to prioritise to make their mile matter.

    To support the call, the Trust has published an online map that showcases existing adoption groups and areas that are available for people to support; for full details click https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/adopt-a-canal

    Richard Parry, Canal & River Trust chief executive, told QLocal this afternoon: “Local waterways are arguably as important today as they have ever been. They have evolved from freight highways to linear parks in our towns and cities. They are places for us all to escape – havens for both people and wildlife. But to make sure this valuable legacy thrives into the future, we need to capitalise on the huge pride people have in them and encourage groups to work alongside us to make it happen. We see how much a stretch of canal is improved if local people are helping us to look after it, that’s why we’ve set an ambitious target for people to show their love for their local canal.”

    The Trust’s adoption appeal is being supported by TV personality and outdoor champion Julia Bradbury, she says: “Two hundred years ago, canals helped to transform the face of Britain, bringing about unprecedented change to our economy and society. The legacy we have today is amongst the finest examples of industrial heritage in the world, yet the biggest threat our waterways face is apathy.

    “Last century it was pioneering volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to help save the waterways from being lost forever. And today when I’m out exploring and taking in the waterways I’ve seen what a difference it makes when local communities come together and make their stretch come to life. I’d encourage anyone with a community spirit and a bit of time to spare to see how they can get involved”.

    There are already over 160 adoption groups working across the country, including scouts, neighbourhood societies, running groups and schools. The aim is to get a quarter of the Canal & River Trust’s network (500 miles) adopted by 2025.

    Steve Watson, support worker from Preston based Red Rose Recovery said: “We offer support, training and activities to help people in drug and alcohol addiction in Lancashire get back on track with their lives.

    "We adopted an area next to the Lune Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal four weeks ago, helping to create a nature site and clearing overgrown vegetation. Everyone has got stuck in and the Canal & River Trust are helping to shape the project with advice and guidance. It’s a really popular activity, people love coming here, they can’t keep away! The group enjoy being outdoors, seeing the difference they’re making and helping to give back to the community. We like to spread the word about what we’re doing with passers-by and the manager of the nearby McDonalds has even agreed to give us a free coffee and discounted food throughout our project, which is brilliant!”

    And Mark Swift from Wigan Green Crew, which provides activities for adults with a learning disability and/or mental health condition added: “We adopted the Wigan Flight on the Leeds Liverpool Canal nearly three years ago. We’re onsite every Tuesday, in all weathers doing a variety of jobs - cutting back vegetation, mowing the grass verges, painting and helping boats go through the locks. Looking after this busy stretch gives our crew members a chance to help improve the environment for the local community but importantly to meet and talk to canal and towpath users. The positive feedback on their work from passers-by is such a benefit, it really helps to grow their self-esteem and sense of achievement. This activity is so popular, we have a three-week rota!”

    He said: “We work really closely with the team from the Canal & River Trust, especially the lads that work on this stretch, who allow us to get involved in opening the locks on the Wigan Flight, to help boats to go through – they’re a brilliant bunch and I can’t praise them highly enough.”

    The Trust also has more informal volunteer opportunities including volunteer lock keeping and drop-in volunteering sessions so that anyone can get involved with caring for the waterways. More information is available at canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer

    A nationwide survey conducted by the Trust indicates that people would like to have more access to green space and chances to get involved in their local community, something the charity believes its volunteering options provide:

    · A third of Brits think more communal green spaces should be provided for communities to enjoy
    · 81% of Brits feel they need more access to nature than they currently have
    · Over 91% of Brits want to be involved in their community
    · Just a quarter of Brits think they have access to a canal as a green space, yet there’s one within five miles of 50% of the populations front door
    · The Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in history, with almost every aspect of daily life influenced in some way, but it seems younger generations don’t realise this with only with only 29% of 25-34 recognising the vital role canals and rivers held.
     
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