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Cover Photo Lock 4 complete (bar the wing walls) taken from lock 3 end ( Richard Bellamy)
Chairman's Report: Includes the retirement of the Membership Director, Christ Toms later this year, and the process of choosing a successor. He applauds Eileen McEever, the Environment Agency Representative on the W&B Partnership, for her contribution to the success of the Abingdon Junction.
The Chief Executive writes of completions and future challenges in the restoration process. He thanks Roy Cartwright, Keith Walker and their team who have been running the information centre in Swindon, It is stressed that the new centre is about the whole Canal project, not just Swindon.
Membership is now 2103
Around the Branches: Apart from repair and maintenance work at Melksham, Calne & Chippenham there have been a number of events generating interest and publicity. Branch members have also worked at Seven Locks. Wootton Bassett have received a group of visitors from Hereford & Gloucester Canal. At Swindon there has been a grant of £10,000 for clearance of the Canal bed and tow path at Cheney manor. Cricklade have received a grant of £5000 towards restoring Hayes Knoll Lock.
Teenagers tackle canal restoration. Young Members of Melksham ATC Squadron have taken part in restoration work near Lacock, clearing undergrowth and canal bed to provide access for heavy machinery.
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