This weekend WRG had their "Bonfire Bash". Over 150 Wrgies turned
up to work on several sites on the North Wilts Canal.
We were lucky enough to benefit from this event.

    The plan was for them to continue clearing the scrub from the towpath and canal bed to the south of the Basin.  At the end of the weekend, thanks to their efforts, we now have another length of clear canal and a towpath more easily walkable. While they were scrub bashing we concentrated on clearing another section of the west wall of the Basin.  At the same time Keith, with Karen and Malcolm, cleared the area around the old junction bridge, exposing one of the abutments and making the whole are  much more interesting. It was a very enjoyable and successful weekend and our thanks go to everyone concerned.

8.15 on Saturday morning. Time for a walk around before the troops turn up.

Early morning light makes photography a pleasure.

Looking south towards Cricklade. This is where the scrub bashing will start.

WRG in action.

8.15 Sunday morning. More interesting pictures in the mist.

Site ready for the start of day 2. With a little encouragement I got the fire to re-light.

Clearing the west wall of the Basin.

Looking towards the junction.

This is how the junction bridge used to look.

This is how they destroyed it.

Once cleared this brick pillar is easily recognisable from the old photograph.

End of Day 2.

Looking back to the cottage from the end of the newly cleared section.

I even found time to strim the lock and aqueduct.

There is still lots to do. If you would like to help please contact us. Fund raising Publicity Negotiating Research Organising As well as the the usual hands on work.   Email Doug Small for details   or  Tel: 01 628 544666

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