Scottish Canals – Team Challenge(s)
Calling all teams of between 5 – 15 people. Scottish Canals needs your help once more.
If you can spare some time to come along and assist you will be made most welcome.
Please;
Dress for the weather forecasted and wear old clothes.
Wear safety/sturdy footwear.
Bring a snack/lunch.
Scottish Canals will provide all the tools require for the activities.
VOLUNTEERING DAYS AVAILABLE
The Forth and Clyde Canal
15th November Sensory Garden in Auchinstarry Marina near Kilsyth
Tasks
Garden maintenance for the Winter. Creation of a new Rose Bed. Willow structure maintenance
Meet at Auchinstarry Marina at 10 am. Meet in the Blue Volunteers Hut.
21st November The Falkirk Wheel
Tasks
Willow cutting/weaving, Vegetation control. Garden maintenance. Litter picking the canal towpath
22nd November Sensory Garden in Auchinstarry Marina near Kilsyth
Tasks
Garden maintenance for the Winter. Creation of a new Rose Bed. Willow structure maintenance
Meet at Auchinstarry Marina at 10 am. Meet in the Blue Volunteers Hut.
29th November The Falkirk Wheel
Tasks
Christmas Decorations and outside maintenance
1st December Litter Pick on the Forth and Clyde Canal at Maryhill
Meet at 11am. Duration 3 hours
Meet a Ruchill Church next to McDonalds
Tasks
Litter pick the area and the Towpath east and west on the canal.
6th and 7th December Firhill Island cutting vegetation
Task
Access the island to cut the vegetation to allow a survey team to inspect. The island has not been set foot on for some time. This will be a bit of an exploration into the un-know.
The Union Canal
21st December Litter Pick the Union Canal from Calders to West Hailles Park
Tasks
Litter pick on the Towpath along this stretch of the canal
If you wish to attend please contact
John McGowan on mobile 07717178320
Or
E-mail me at john.mcgowan@scottishcanals.co.uk
