Step onto the towpath and 30/07/2012 09:30 connect... with the great outdoors with your great-great grandfathers Think of your canals and rivers and the Our canal system is a vital part of the nation’s heritage, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. surrounding hedgerows as long, winding nature And it still helps make Britain great today. Locks, aqueducts, tunnels and incredible boat lifts reserves. An ideal habitat for tiny creatures are all testament to the golden age of British engineering, and most of it is beautifully preserved. like dragonflies and butterflies, birds such as kingfishers and herons, and even larger mammals such as badgers, stoats or water voles, it’s a great way to enjoy the Great British Get involved, join us countryside right on your doorstep. In fact, a In an increasingly fast-paced and crowded A simple £3 text donation today could help to recent wildlife survey spotted over 60 different world, our historic canals and rivers are a encourage more wildlife, such as endangered species, and that’s not including the fish! local haven for people and nature. The Canal bats or dormice to your local canal or river, or So make sure that you keep your & River Trust is the new charity entrusted it may help provide fruit trees and hedgerows eyes peeled as you amble through line their banks. Please help today and text the scenery. with the care of 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. ‘LEEDS’ to 70007 to donate £3 to the Canal & River Trust*. with great times Donate time – volunteer! Fancy getting involved with the valuable work We promise that every penny you give If you’re looking to break from routine, to of the Trust? Whether you want to get stuck in will go directly to keeping the canals and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday at your local canal or take on more of an office rivers special, not on administration and life or to find a peaceful place to enjoy a management overheads. We call this the based role, look at our website to find out spot of lunch, your local canal is just a golden pound. stone’s throw away. With so much to do what’s happening in your area; there’s never and see, your canal is ideal for meeting been a better time to get involved. friendly, like-minded people or spending Help us – give a little quality time with your family and friends. Or just bring yourself and a book for a We provide canals and rivers that offer moment of peaceful solitude. you an authentic, unfenced, ‘no turnstiles’ opportunity to interact with history, wildlife The handy map inside this leaflet is full and nature first-hand. It’s a very big job of information on the unique activities looking after them and one we relish and and attractions that you’ll find on your Open up for your local map enjoy but we can’t do it without your support. local waterway. So if you’re after some fresh air and freedom, grab the kids or grandparents and get out on the towpath! For more information go to canalrivertrust.org.uk *You will be charged £3 plus one message at your standard network rate of which the Canal & River Trust will receive a £3 donation, except from O2 customers where the donation received will be £2.96. If we receive more money than we need then the extra donations will be used on similar work. By using this service, you agree that we may contact you in the future. If you’d rather we didn’t, reply ‘DECLINE to 70007’. Charity number: 1146792 To the best of our knowledge correct at time of print of time at correct knowledge our of best the To find out more at canalrivertrust.org.uk at more out find inner child inner gone by gone with your your with with a time time a with Connecting you Connecting Connecting me Connecting Leeds, Skipton & Bingley’s canals Bingley’s & Skipton Leeds, Leeds, Skipton & Bingley’s canals Bingley’s & Skipton Leeds, YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GUIDE FREE YOUR YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GUIDE FREE YOUR B1W_M152_A5DD_Leeds.indd 1 Step onto the towpath and 30/07/2012 09:30 connect... with the great outdoors with your great-great grandfathers Think of your canals and rivers and the Our canal system is a vital part of the nation’s heritage, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. surrounding hedgerows as long, winding nature And it still helps make Britain great today. Locks, aqueducts, tunnels and incredible boat lifts reserves. An ideal habitat for tiny creatures are all testament to the golden age of British engineering, and most of it is beautifully preserved. like dragonflies and butterflies, birds such as kingfishers and herons, and even larger mammals such as badgers, stoats or water voles, it’s a great way to enjoy the Great British Get involved, join us countryside right on your doorstep. In fact, a In an increasingly fast-paced and crowded A simple £3 text donation today could help to recent wildlife survey spotted over 60 different world, our historic canals and rivers are a encourage more wildlife, such as endangered species, and that’s not including the fish! local haven for people and nature. The Canal bats or dormice to your local canal or river, or So make sure that you keep your & River Trust is the new charity entrusted it may help provide fruit trees and hedgerows eyes peeled as you amble through line their banks. Please help today and text the scenery. with the care of 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. ‘LEEDS’ to 70007 to donate £3 to the Canal & River Trust*. with great times Donate time – volunteer! Fancy getting involved with the valuable work We promise that every penny you give If you’re looking to break from routine, to of the Trust? Whether you want to get stuck in will go directly to keeping the canals and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday at your local canal or take on more of an office rivers special, not on administration and life or to find a peaceful place to enjoy a management overheads. We call this the based role, look at our website to find out spot of lunch, your local canal is just a golden pound. stone’s throw away. With so much to do what’s happening in your area; there’s never and see, your canal is ideal for meeting been a better time to get involved. friendly, like-minded people or spending Help us – give a little quality time with your family and friends. Or just bring yourself and a book for a We provide canals and rivers that offer moment of peaceful solitude. you an authentic, unfenced, ‘no turnstiles’ opportunity to interact with history, wildlife The handy map inside this leaflet is full and nature first-hand. It’s a very big job of information on the unique activities looking after them and one we relish and and attractions that you’ll find on your Open up for your local map enjoy but we can’t do it without your support. local waterway. So if you’re after some fresh air and freedom, grab the kids or grandparents and get out on the towpath! For more information go to canalrivertrust.org.uk *You will be charged £3 plus one message at your standard network rate of which the Canal & River Trust will receive a £3 donation, except from O2 customers where the donation received will be £2.96. If we receive more money than we need then the extra donations will be used on similar work. By using this service, you agree that we may contact you in the future. If you’d rather we didn’t, reply ‘DECLINE to 70007’. 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