Concern over Ashby restoration!

I note with interest on the Narrowboat World site the following report:

Restoration News
Concern for Ashby restoration
THE Defra cuts to British Waterways will undoubtedly have an effect on future canal restoration, with that of the Ashby Canal causing concern.
Photo: Ian Reid
Recent rally on the Ashby Canal
Brian Waring, Chairman of the Ashby Canal Trust, explained:
"We have a good working relationship with British Waterways, indeed we have a member on the Ashby Canal Trust, but we are very concerned at the effect this will have on the national system, tourism, leisure and regeneration—and also on the local effects on the Ashby Canal.
"We urge your readers to write to their MPs—it will make a difference."
The restoration needs new bridges and two aqueducts, one of which will span Measham High Street.

Trinity Marina - now tell me you don't want to support the protests! It's easy to bury our heads in the sand and understandable how non boaters might shrug their shoulders and say 'it doesn't affect me' but those involved in the boating world should know better than to wait until it's too late when it really does affect them!