Fancy Becoming A Volunteer Lockkeeper At Foxton ?

A major recruitment drive has been launched for volunteers to help out at Foxton Locks.

The Canal and River Trust is on the lookout for people interested in helping boats through the flight of locks and assisting with other jobs at the historic site.

Tasks would include tackling litter, repairing fences, mowing grass verges and painting site furniture.

Foxton Locks

Alex Goode, site manager for the Canal & River Trust at Foxton, said: “Foxton is a busy site and being the longest, steepest staircase of locks in the UK it’s one of the real gems of the waterways.

“It’s popular with boaters and day visitors so there’s lots for volunteers to get stuck into.”

“With the Canal & River Trust being a charity the support of volunteers is crucial and this is a great opportunity to play your part.

“Whether that be welcoming boaters and keeping the lock-keeping tradition alive or using your skills to keep everything looking ship-shape.

“We’re looking for people who are reasonably fit and able to walk up and down the lock flight as well as those who enjoy interacting with others, have a willingness to learn and want to help keep the site looking it’s best for the thousands of visitors that enjoy the site each week.

“If that sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.”

You can find more details on the work of the Trust and volunteering roles at www.canalrivertrust.org.uk