Volunteers and equipment are required for this project at Symonds Yat.
Canoe England/BCU is responsible for the maintenance of rapids at Symonds Yat and they are managed by a Volunteer sub-committee of our South West Region.
The Symonds Yat Preservation Group involves local clubs and hire companies, The Environment Agency, Canoe England, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is underpinned by money from the Canoe England Capital Grants Fund, (Sport England and DCMS), club and private donations.
We need to make this happen in order for the rapids and the island to be usable for the long term future.
Subject to final budget, if you can bring a minibus or a car full (minimum 3) and do a full days volunteering we try to fund your fuel.
The work involves:
1 - Steps top and bottom of rapids (8 volunteers min)
2 - Willow planting and transport in open canoes of willow onto the island (20 volunteers)
3 - Rock/wall maintenance, hessian bags filled with stone dust and cement to fill gaps in
walls (10 or more volunteers)
4 - Banks team, pruning tidy paths, fill pot holes on both sides - (20 volunteers)
5 - Wall building team on top walls.(10 volunteers)
6 - Possible BBQ team for workers
Email membership asap if you're interested please.