Delighted to have the Waterway Recovery Group coming to help us for a 2nd year with Ian Gaston as team leader. They arrived on Saturday afternoon ready to start work on Sunday morning. They quickly got started on removing the tree damaging the canal wall, preparing the bricks and repairing the brick wall. For the Lapal Trust it’s an opportunity to make progress with our restoration and to attract publicity for our work; we have a target of over 10,000 to be watching our daily progress reports by the end of the week, so please help by sharing with your friends.
Day 2. Today Selco managed to deliver the excavator in the morning, followed by the Skip and the tons of ballast, sand, cements, and lime ordered. These were carefully stored under the old bridge. Further progress made with clearing the roots from the brick wall and the roots of the 40 year old Ash tree, more roots and damage to the wall than expected. The bricks removed are being carefully cleaned for re use. So far yesterday’s post has been seen by over 7200.
DAY 3 Good progress with the tree roots removed from both sites, started to pour the concrete for the wall. Had to contend with a wasp nest. In the evening Lapal Canal Trust was pleased to host a dinner in town and a trip by boat. Thanks to Cathy and Dave and nb Bosworth Lady. Last post seen by over 13,400
Day 4 Another good day with the third tree trunk roots being removed. Tougher than expected, but nothing stands in the way of a determined WRG volunteer! Busy also producing concrete and mortar to repair and reinstate the brick wall
Day 5. Penultimate day with lots of rain, but work continued apace till late in the evening. Busy mixing lime mortar and brick laying with safe working a priority. This year’s camp has 3 students working for Duke of Edinburgh Awards. As well as first timers interested in learning new skills we have very experienced volunteers working to the highest professional standards. Experts at using a wide range of equipment with building skills to match. One of our volunteers is helping from another canal society and has 15 years volunteering experience. He was trained as an aerospace engineer. Bev our cook is also an expert bricklayer.
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