SaveOurWaterways
Many of my readers will, no doubt be aware of the website http://www.saveourwaterways.org.uk. This has been created in response to the huge cuts in funding towards British Waterways as a result of fines and inept management by DEFRA. Phase one of a national campaign involves a weekend of protests around the country at key canal locations, bringing together all users of the waterway system from anglers, walkers and cyclists to boaters. Our local protest meet is at Hawkesbury Junction, (Sutton's Stop) and, like the rest, will be held over the weekend of 25th and 26th November. I, along with a number of other boats from the marina will join forces with members of the Coventry Canal Society, Ashby Canal Society and Hinckley Boat Club to demonstrate our strong and united support against these cuts. If we don't get a re-think on this situation, boat licence fees will rise drastically and canals will fall into dis-repair or worse, be closed completely.
Please join us if at all possible for this rally either by foot, bike, car or boat to show your support.
posted by Khayamanzi @ 7:45 pm
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Thanks for taking this initiative Andrew! We at the Save Our Waterways campaign have been considering a blog and now you have saved us the effort!
It is spontaneous support like yours that makes this campaign and I encourage others to offer their help to.
We need all sorts of help: from people with special skills or knowledge like yourself to people that are just willing to help set up one of our protest events or even collect signatures for our petition. Another simple task is to distribute the next issue of Towpath Talk (its free) which gives extensive cover to our campaign.
If anyone can help please let us know by emailing me at campaign@saveourwaterways.org.uk.
Well,I'm only glad to help and support. If you feel I can do anything to help in any way - do just shout. I'm more than happy to set up a dedicated blog to chart the events and planning etc of the campaign should you wish or whatever - just let me know.
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