SHROPSHIRE Union Canal volunteers continued the restoration of the 330-metre dry section of the Montgomery Canal at Crickheath.

When finished, this will link the National Network of Canals, to the Winding Hole at Crickheath, which is in water.

Down to the efforts of a group of six volunteers from the construction section of Arcadis, plus our regular volunteers, significant progress was made on the Friday, to continue lining the prepared section of the channel.

Spokesman Fred Barrett said: "Four layers of blankets of waterproofing materials, were spread across the area, which were then block paved with grey building blocks, to weight them down.

"During this time 20 metres were covered with 2,180 of these blocks which were fed down a chute from the towpath onto a platform on the canal bed, then collected and systematically put down

"The next lining sessions will take place in March 2022, when more channel will have been prepared to the correct dimensions over the winter.

"At the eastern end, the massive task of reducing the width of the channel there continued with countless dumper loads of material being transported non-stop over the complete weekend.

"This earth is then compacted using a vibratory attachment to a digger

"New volunteers are always welcome."

For more, email Fred at lbwbarrett @live.co.uk