More volunteer lock keepers wanted

LOCK KEEPERS could be a thing of the past, for British Waterways is inviting volunteers to take over the many flights on the Grand Union Canal.

For the first time British Waterways South East is recruiting local people to be volunteer lock keepers, and will be holding an open day and guided walks on Saturday 22nd January Graham Phillips tells us.

Selection of locks

It is stated that volunteers could be working at a selection of locks on the Grand Union Canal at Foxton, Watford and  Stoke Bruerne.

The ideal volunteer lock keeper will  be working from March until October and will ideally be able to offer at least one day a week, though this is flexible.

No experience necessary

No prior experience is necessary, and successful applicants will receive full induction, training and a uniform to equip them for their new role as ‘the face of the waterway'.

It is not stated what will happen to the existing lock keepers.