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On a lovely sunny day, the volunteers split into two groups. The first headed for Ynysmeudwy, where three tasks were undertaken. Firstly, yet more weed and silt was dredged from just above the lower lock. |
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Secondly, more balsam was bashed between the two locks. Note Isaac’s deft use of the slasher and the gorillas in the mist. |
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Thirdly, Gordon and Rhodri installed stop planks at the top end of the upper lock in order to test the refurbished by-wash. It worked a treat. |
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Having accomplished these vital tasks, the work party retired to Coed Gwilym Park for refreshments. They found the canoe hire in full swing. The paddle-boards were out too. |
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After tea, some of the volunteers cleared a pile of weed from close to the slipway and generally tidied the bank. |
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Preparatory work was undertaken to make a temporary slipway to allow access for the dredgers in the autumn. It is hoped to make this a permanent feature to allow easy access to the water for small boats. A Trail Boat festival is planned. |
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And finally, Martin took these photos in the Buried Lock site. Borage, Red Valerian and Hemp Agrimony are growing profusely whilst three butterflies rest on buddleja in the warm sunshine. Can you spot them? |
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Another very productive day. Well done everybody. |
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