STREET SCENE Greenfield is sprucing up the area’s canal towpaths to help revive some of Saddleworth’s most-loved walking places.
Volunteers have targeted the worst patches along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal from The Kingfisher pub in Greenfield, and along Chew Valley Road and Well-i-Hole Road.
Helped by Steve O’Sullivan and Terry Evans from The Canal and River Trust, they have cleared debris, cut back vegetation and resurfaced areas with stone.
Gill McCulley, from Street Scene Greenfield, said: “We’ve started by working on the worst points and it is going well so far.
“Our volunteers are fantastic and we’ve managed to put down tons and tons of stone.
“We have already received lots of positive feedback that the work is making a big difference and the towpath is already a much more pleasant place to walk along after wet weather.
“Street Scene Greenfield is committed to seeing this project through to completion but need the help of volunteers to get the work done.”
The next resurfacing day is planned for Thursday, June 13, followed by a litter pick and vegetation clearing session on Saturday, June 29, with more dates planned up to October.
Volunteers are welcomed, with lighter jobs such as litter picking and sweeping steps always available for those who do not want to barrow or lay stone.
Street Scene Greenfield’s other projects to brighten up the community include planting flower beds and raising funds for the Christmas tree and annual light-up event.
Anyone wishing to get involved with the towpath project or sign up for updates should contact Gill McCulley on 01457 870364. Meeting points and times are subject to change. Equipment is provided but please wear suitable clothing and shoes and any extra wheelbarrows are appreciated.
MEANWHILE, volunteer lock keepers are wanted at Diggle to help assist boaters, maintain many historic, listed locks and provide a polite and friendly welcome to waterway visitors.
Volunteers need no prior experience as a full induction, training and a uniform will be provided by The Canal and River Trust.
The charity cares for 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales and actor and adventurer Brian Blessed supported their appeal last year for volunteers.
Full details about how to become a volunteer lock keeper are available by visiting: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer, emailing volunteer@canalriverturust.org.uk or phoning: 0303 040 4040.
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