We’re delighted to have recently adopted a stretch of the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal in partnership with the Canal & River Trust.
We have taken on a Pocket Waterway Adoption from the organisation and will look after the canal between Albert Street bridge and Taunton Road bridge in Bridgwater.
The Pocket Waterway Adoption means we can make our stretch of the canal even better for the local community. We will continue with our monthly litter picks along this section, but we also aim to keep towpaths clean and clear and are looking at organising events to bring local people together. We would love to get more people out kayaking and canoeing on the canal too.
The Canal & River Trust cares for and brings to life 2,000 miles of canals and rivers across England and Wales. It believes the waterways have the power to make a difference to people’s lives and that spending time by water can make us all healthier and happier.
Steve Manzi, Canal & River Trust’s Volunteer Development Co-ordinator, said: “Rage Against Rubbish has been doing a fantastic job clearing the litter along the canal in Bridgwater and it’s great that they wanted to get involved even more with our Pocket Waterway Adoption.
“The group has already encouraged people from the town to get out and use their local canal – whether it be on a kayak or walking the towpath. A pat on the back to the team for their hard work and we’re delighted to have them on board to improve the waterway even more.”
Steve took part in our litter pick on January 19 and also donated 10 litter pickers and 400 bin bags to our cause. He also presented us with our adoption certificate.
Photograph caption: (Second from left) Steve Manzi, Canal & River Trust’s Volunteer Development Co-ordinator, with (from left to right) Jason Winter, Riley Perry and Dan Perry from Rage Against Rubbish, Gynn Downs, a volunteer from the West Country Branch of the IWA and Trev Vass also from Rage Against Rubbish.