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Local Groups

Sign for the new waterway by the Grand Union Canal at Fenny Stratford (picture by Rodney Evans).

We now have 3 Local Groups of the Trust, each covering a section of the chosen Waterway route. The Local Groups have a remit to build local awareness and support, and provide a focus for local involvement. The Groups are:-

Bedford

Covering Bedfor,d Queens Park and Kempston - contact Marilyn Leask, at marilyn.leask@ntlworld.com or telephone 01234 401922.

Central

Covering Wootton, Marston Moretaine, Lidlington and Brogborough.

We're starting a group here in late May, please contact Marilyn Leask, at marilyn.leask@ntlworld.com or telephone 01234 401922.

Milton Keynes

Covering Milton Keynes, Broughton, Atterbury, Salford and Wavendon - contact Vernon Draper, at vernon2@btinternet.com or telephone 01980 312239.

A young fan of the waterway, pictured with BW's James Clifton on the B&MK stand at the National Waterways Festival at Milton Keynes in August 2001. (Photo by British Waterways).

A young fan of the waterway, pictured with BW's James Clifton on the B&MK; stand at the
National Waterways Festival at Milton Keynes in August 2001. (Photo by British Waterways).

Education

The story of this project could provide valuable educational material for young people - and prove that learning can be fun.

Please contact Marilyn Leask, at marilyn.leask@ntlworld.com if you'd like to get involved in starting a group for local schools and colleges along the route.

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