Lock fund benefits by £11,000

Published: Thursday, 08 July 2010

THE Wey & Arun Canal Trust's Southland Lock rebuilding fund will benefit by around £11,000 following the 2010 ‘Poddle' sponsored walk in June.

Now that the sums have been done, the Trust reports that the annual event, held this year in the area south and east of Guildford, will raise an estimated £11,000., with 223 people taking part in the 12 miles walk, enjoying views of the canal and the Wey.

Walk organiser Jo Holcombe reported:

"The walkers all seemed to greatly enjoy the day, and many commented favourably on the organisation by our band of enthusiastic helpers. People tend to come back year after year for a pleasant day out, and a chance to help a project which can benefit the whole community."