Making waves on the Montgomery

THE Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust is set to host an ambitious range of events next year, under the title Making Waves that its promoters believe will revitalise the canal in Wales, which will take place along the canal, during spring and summer 2015.

Michael Limbrey, Chairman of Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust explains:

Energetic team

"Over the past few months we have gathered an energetic team from local canal organisations to put together a programme of events that will bring the Montgomery Canal in Wales to life.

"We will be showcasing the canal, its history, culture and opportunities along the whole length of the waterway in Wales. There will be boats of many different shapes and sizes and we are planning a variety of opportunities for the public to experience the canal. We have invited a number of boating groups to a special weekend of events on 4th and 5th of July 2015, and are delighted with their enthusiasm for coming to join us.

"The canal in Wales has not seen much use in recent years so our event will reawaken interest and stimulate activity along the canal. In the run-up to our event we are seeing a concerted effort by the Canal & River Trust and volunteers to ensure that the canal is in a good condition.

"Making Waves has received an enthusiastic response from the Canal & River Trust and the local authorities which represent the communities that live along and benefit from the canal."

Making Waves is supported by the Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust, the Friends of the Montgomery Canal, and the Inland Waterways Association's Shrewsbury, District & North Wales branch. Discussions are in progress with other potential supporters and it is hoped they will be joining the event.