I was having my usual wander through the web when I spotted in BW’s Newsroom.
Bill Bryson, President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) best-selling author of travel books has thrown his weight behind BW’s Towpath Tidy 2009.
Bill Bryson says in a press release from BW:
“Britain’s waterways are of vital importance, providing everyone with the opportunity to experience their cities, towns and countryside from a unique and tranquil perspective. It’s a disgrace that some people choose to treat their waterways as an open litter bin or as a place to dump their discarded waste. I urge everyone who wants to get this country clean to join in and tidy a towpath.”
And from Robin Evans, BW chief executive:
“Canals are enjoying a long overdue renaissance, they are now used and enjoyed more than at any other time in their 200-year history. Volunteers have become essential to the waterways ongoing success and Towpath Tidy is an enjoyable and rewarding occasion when we join forces with individuals and organisations to support wildlife and improve the appearance of the network for everyone.”
It’s a real pity that all users of the towpaths can’t live in harmony. The canal system is a haven of tranquility where most folk go to recharge their mental batteries and enjoy their surroundings. Our canal system is a very precious resource especially now with the financial constraints placed on BW. Why should a very small minority bring their “sod you pal ” attitudes with them and spoil it for others.
We can only hope that in time that they also become converts to the wonderful world of our Inland Waterways and see the error of their ways……
