The Wey & Arun Canal Trust has been handed the keys to its third Land Rover Defender as part of Harwoods Land Rover's continued support for the Wey & Arun canal restoration work.

Glyn Woodage, Chief Executive Officer of the Harwoods Group, commented: "Land Rover Defenders are the ultimate off-road vehicles. Loxwood is just one of the many rural areas where this work is being carried out. The Defender lends itself to the off-road environment perfectly with its carrying and towing facilities as well as essential traction over loose ground, mud, ice and snow. The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is a perfect sponsorship choice for Harwoods, as the scheme is reliant on vehicles which are safe, powerful, dependable and able to support the worker and equipment to carry out successful and effective restoration work. We are delighted to be continuing our involvement."

Chairman of the Trust, Peter Foulger, said: "We are constantly pulling trailers around with equipment and Defenders are ideal for fulfilling the tasks we need to restore the canal. Being a voluntary organisation we are extremely grateful for the constant generosity and support from Harwoods Land Rover."

The next major project will be the B2133 crossing in Loxwood and the completion of the swing bridge at Haybarn, near Wisborough Green.

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