Windsor and Maidenhead

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Autumn sun over York Stream

1 GoodGymer made their way to help the Maidenhead Waterways in Windsor and Maidenhead.

  • Windsor and Maidenhead runner
 
Saturday, 23rd of September 2023
 
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I joined Friends of Maidenhead Waterways to help them with the final stage of setting up the French Drain on the York Stream in the town centre. This will help the wooden beams from rotting.

The sun was in its autumn magnificence at 8.30 am as we gathered by York Stream to wait for arrival of stone bags.

We emptied stone bags into French drain that I and Sheila helped to set up previously. We worked in pairs; and the finish line was soon there!

I used my secateurs to proon some bushes on pathway and clear plants at end of their summer life. Always can find something else to do.

Afterwards, we joined for a coffee in local café looking out to the York stream. We sat in sunshine and discussed a strategy for Waterways future plans.

When we departed, I used the opportunity to litter-pick on my way home from York Stream to Lidl, Halfords, train station, The Gullet pathway all the way to Desborough Park. 2 small litter bags filled. Satisfied!

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Amy L
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Saturday September 23rd, 2023 17:36

You’re a superstar Sol! Well done on your productive morning 👏

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