A reminder about the next Uttoxeter Canal work party - on Monday 17th October, from 10am to 3pm, where we will be working in the vicinity of Carrington’s Lock.  No parking is available on site so please meet at Carrington’s Lock at 10am having made your own way on foot. The site is just over 1 mile along the old railway track from either Denstone or Alton.  Take the footpath to Bridge 70 which leaves the railway track by the canal milepost, and continue along the track towards the old pumping station.   The OS grid reference is SK 093 424.  The What3Words (what3words.com) location is ///outbound.courier.fever.

If you are thinking of coming along, or would like any additional information, please contact: Alison Smedley by phone: 01538 385388 or email: allie.smedley@waterways.org.uk

While emailing, you might also like to be aware that IWA North Staffordshire & South Cheshire Branch, who we jointly hold these work parties with, has its first social meeting of the season, with an illustrated talk, this coming Friday, 14th October.  The meeting, at Stoke on Trent Boat Club in Endon will hear from Waterway Recovery Group (WRG) about their activities.  WRG have been regular visitors to the Uttoxeter Canal over the years so come along and find out more about what they do on canal restoration sites around the country.  Doors open at 7.45pm with the talk starting at 8pm.  From ST9 9DU on Post Lane, Endon, approach the Boat Club through the gates (please close the gates behind you).  There is plenty of car parking and reasonably accessible access.