On a cold but dry day, Lynda, Stella, Rich, Angus and Jak returned to the riverside path. We were joined for a while by Tricia who gave us moral support.
Today's work was funded by Calderdale Highways.
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| Tools and materials, there's only so far a vehicle can go to access the work site |
On the entertainment side, Rich's boot upper had decided to part from the lower thus requiring emergency treatment. Stella stepped in with the gaffer tape to bandage the boot.
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| Dr Stella administering to the poorly boot! |
We approached the jobs from the Slitheroe Bridge end of the path. Lynda, Stella and Rich set to work on clearing the footbridge and making revetments for a path section near to the stone steps by the footbridge whilst Angus and Jak installed new steps some way further on.
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| The footbridge has been cleared and the handrail will need to be extended |
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| Revetments |
Two sets of revetments were installed to support the path where it drops down towards the river.
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| New steps |
We installed steps on a steep, slippery section of path. Road testing was done by a small puppy who seemed very happy!
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| Mandarin ducks on the river, photos by Angus |
We will be returning to the riverside path for further work on the footbridge and more revetments.
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| Locations marked with dark blue line |
