Work Parties
Details of Work Parties
On the conservation and restoration projects there are plenty of opportunities on offer. Anyone with experience of construction or conservation would be ideal but this is not by any means essential and any offers of help will be warmly welcomed. - Call Ian below or just turn up at the venue publicised on here.
If you want to do something positive to help the restoration, then join our regular Work Parties!
Generally SCRS often organises work parties to do practical work on and around the Canal.
Our work party organiser is Ian Hornby. You can contact him on 07753 289765 or email ih001r8610@blueyonder.co.uk for further information.
All volunteers are assured of a warm friendly welcome.
You don't have to come for all day, just come for a couple of hours and try it!
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We really appreciate your help in whatever shape or form and for however long you can spare on site!
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All volunteers are covered by SCRS’ insurance. Team Leaders are Emergency First Aid trained.
Minimum work party age 18 (ask us about any opportunities for children to get involved).
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The Next Work Party
Blackbrook Clean Up
Where: Blackbrook, Sankey Valley Heritage Visitor Centre, WA11 0AB
When: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Time: from 10:00 until 14:00
What: Today we will be working between Blackbrook Road and the Old Double Locks, pulling rubbish and fallen branches out of the canal and a litter pick to fall in with the start of the GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN WEEK
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Meet at: In the Car Park Behind the Ship Inn, WA11 0AB
Nearest Postcode: WA11 0AB
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We’ll provide:
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Gloves & safety gear (or bring your own)
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Tools & equipment
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Fresh air
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Gentle exercise
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Good company
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A sense of satisfaction!
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You need to bring or wear:
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Food and drink
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Waterproof bag & clothing (in the unlikely event of rain…)
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Old clothes
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Stout footwear, preferably steel toe-capped boots or wellington boots
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Please contact Colin Greenall on 07506 936730 and let us know if you are going to attend.
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Team Leaders & Contact On The Day:
Ian Hornby 07753 289765
Neil Viggers 07917 754548
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There are a few rules that apply:
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Volunteers must be 18 years of age or over.
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Sturdy footwear is advisable. Steel toe-capped boots are essential for construction tasks.
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Wear old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or torn.
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We can supply work gloves, goggles and hard hats. (You can bring your own.)
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SCRS have all the necessary tools and equipment.
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Be prepared to work under supervision and abide by any rules of the site.
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Bring a packed lunch and a drink.
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Waterproof clothing is useful if it should rain.
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The work won't be too hard; you just work to your own strengths.
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Enjoy it and have fun!
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If you have any problems with the above then please get in touch to see if we can find other ways of using your valued help.
Important Notice
All volunteers on a Sankey Canal Restoration Society work party are covered by the society’s Public Liability Insurance policy.
To see examples of our typical work party activities, click on the button below
Last Edited: 19 Mar2025