To find out more about any of the featured task days please contact us via the details below; East Midlands Waterway — 0303 040 4040 Stephen Taylor (07825) 929726 [email protected] Wayne Ball Volunteer Development Coordinator (01636) 675704 / (07766) 577947 [email protected] Leicester River Soar and Grand Union Canal October to December 2016 Towpath Taskforce groups are for like-minded volunteers who want to get involved, get their hands Towpath Taskforce Diary dirty and make a difference to their local canal or river. The Towpath Taskforce is ideal for people who want to DATE & TIME LOCATION TASK volunteer with the Canal & River Trust but need the flexibility to fit that volunteering around their busy lifestyle. This way you can Tuesday Whetstone Lock, Whetstone Lock 11th October New Bridge Road, come along when you’re free, whether that’s once a month or Lock painting and 10am—1pm Glen Parva, LE2 more regularly. general site tidying. 9TG What to expect from Towpath Taskforce Tuesday The Waterside Inn, Mountsorrel Lock Tasks vary on a regular basis and can include painting, planting, 25th October Sileby Road, Fence repair and weeding, litter clearance and general maintenance, depending 10am—1pm Loughborough, general site tidying. on what’s most needed in that area. LE12 7BB Tuesday Holden Street, Belgrave Lock On arrival you’ll be greeted by the group leader who will run 8th November Belgrave, Leicester, Litter control and through what’s to be done that day, assign tasks and 10am—1pm LE4 5HA site maintenance. demonstrate the safe use of any equipment. They’ll help make sure the task is suited to your ability and be on hand throughout the session to provide advice, guidance and the all important Tuesday Moorings car park, Bishops Meadow tea and biscuits. 22nd November Swingbridge Road, Bridge vegetation 10am—1pm Loughborough, management. LE11 1QE Be prepared Tuesday Westminster Dr, Knight’s Bridge Do let us know you are coming in advance, so we can look out 6th December Glen Parva, towpath surface for you and let you know of any last minute changes 10am—1pm Leicester LE2 9UJ repair. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing you don’t mind getting mucky or snagged! Tuesday Limekiln Lock, Limekiln Lock Sturdy shoes are a must 20th December Abbey Park Road, litter control and site 10am—1pm Leicester LE4 5AQ maintenance For full day sessions bring a packed lunch, we will provide a hot drink but you may also want to bring your own Waterproof clothing or sunscreen—depending on weather Tuesday Holden Street, Belgrave Lock 17th January Belgrave, Leicester, litter control and Please do not bring any tools— we will provide everything you 10am—1pm LE4 5HA local site need for the task maintenance .