THE WEY AND ARUN PODDLE
TO A RECORD DAY
238 supporters of the Wey & Arun Canal Trust walked 12 miles on Sunday, 13th June taking part in the "Poddle". The Poddle is the annual fund raising event of the Trust who are restoring the Wey and Arun Canal through Surrey and Sussex. In glorious summer weather the walkers left The Wharf, Newbridge (near Wisborough Green) and ended some four hours later after a lunch break at Kirdford.
Trust Treasurer Jim Phillips said ££13 375.53 has been raised. Our sights are set to cross the main B2133 road at Loxwood which will mean that the restored canal can reach the restored Devils Hole lock and beyond".
Organiser Jo Beagles with more than 55 volunteers around the route acting as marshals and manning the 4 refreshment stops, expressed her thanks to all who had helped on the day.
This was the Wey & Arun's 32nd annual sponsored walk and the route took in a new path by Malham Lock.
Further information and photographs in the form of JPEG files can be obtained from the Wey and Arun Trust's new Public Relations Officer: Sally Schupke (01483 560543): email If you would like to receive future press releases by email or fax, please let Sally know.
For general information on the work of the Wey and Arun Canal Trust, please telephone the Trust office on 01403 752403.
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