Work in earnest on the Chesterfield

WORK on the Chesterfield Canal still continues, even with the threat of HS2 hanging over it, with the last two weeks seeing a Waterway Recovery Group camp at Staveley.

They have been helping the Chesterfield Canal Trust's Work Party with the building of Staveley Town Lock, with every worker a volunteer, and many giving up their holiday to help.

Started in earnest

Following the opening of Staveley Town Basin in January 2012, there has only been sporadic work on the lock. However things started in earnest at the Canal Festival at the end of June.

Since then hundreds of blocks and bricks have been laid, a secure compound has been built, footings for a new washwall have been excavated and concrete poured for foundations. In addition several Trust members have learnt how to drive excavators and dumper trucks.

Donate a Brick

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has raised over £30,000 so far with its Donate a Brick for Staveley Town Lock Appeal. This appeal will continue, accepting amounts from £5 upwards.

However the money is now being spent at an alarming rate, so the Trust is making a fresh appeal. In the next few weeks, it will be pouring hundreds of cubic metres of concrete. This is delivered by lorry and is hugely expensive.

You can Donate a Cubic Metre of Concrete for £80. If you Gift Aid your donation, it becomes worth £100. All donations will be acknowledged on the Trust's website and in its magazine, Cuckoo (unless requested otherwise).

In memory

You can make a donation in memory of a loved one, or give it to someone as a Birthday or Christmas gift. The Trust will provide a certificate to commemorate your donation.

You can Donate a Brick or Donate a Cubic Metre of Concrete on the Chesterfield Canal Trust website (just Google Chesterfield Canal)   or send a cheque (made out to the Chesterfield Canal Trust) to the Treasurer at 47, Whitecotes Park, Walton, Chesterfield, S40 3RT.