THE Waterways Recovery Group (WRG) is short of work and is now looking for waterway restoration projects that would benefit from a Canal Camp next year.
However, the decision to hold a camp we are told will depend on funding and other variables so it is understandable if a definite proposal to hold one cannot be made.
Express interest
But WRG would like to hear if a canal restoration group would like to be considered for a canal camp in 2017, with the first stage of the process being for canal societies, trusts and waterways groups to express their interest in hosting a camp via the Host a Canal Camp Application Form.
In order to arrange site visits for any potential sites WRG need proposals for canal camps by the 15th September for discussion at its Board meeting on the 18th September, with the following being required:
- A description of the work
- Any plans, details of permissions and funding
- Any photos of the site
- Details of potential accommodation for the WRG volunteers
A working holiday
A Canal Camp is a week long working holiday open to volunteers aged over 18, with
volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, with different skill levels and motivations.
Each Canal Camp is run by a volunteer leadership team (leader and assistant leader) approved to each camp by the WRG Board. The group has an excellent reputation in the field of canal restoration, earned over 40 years and is still growing.
The WRG Board will plan the Canal Camps Schedule for 2017 on the 5th and 6th of November.