More partnership members wanted

THE Canal & River Trust's North Wales & Borders Waterway has launched a search for up to five new partnership members caring for waterways in Cheshire, Shropshire, Powys, Denbighshire and Staffordshire. The aim of the partnership is to give local people a voice in the development of their local waterways so they can help shape plans, guide the Trust's spending decisions, develop local engagement and external funding, and champion the interests of the waterways.

Wildlife Havens

These include the wildlife havens of the Montgomery and Shropshire Union canals, the holiday hot spot of the Llangollen Canal, the Anderton Boat Lift, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the Weaver.

Partnership Chairman, Brenda Harvey explained:

"Our area boasts some of the UK's quietest and busiest stretches of the 2,000 mile canal network and some of its greatest treasures.

"We are looking for candidates who are team players, able to engage and inspire, including talking to community groups and businesses, at public meetings, and with the media.

"The partnership has identified a number of project areas and we are looking for new members with the interest, time and experience to take these forward. We would therefore like to attract new members who have expertise in regeneration, youth engagement, education, natural environment, marketing, events or health and well-being.

The trust is particularly keen to recruit someone with a good working knowledge of the Welsh language. The deadline for applications is 17th February 2017.