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Weekend Dig on the Wey and Arun Canal
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Volunteers working on the Wey &Arun canal restoration

Come and join us for a weekend dig on the Wey and Arun Canal in Surrey.

We will be helping the Wey and Arun Canal Trust continue their restoration of the canal.

Transport available from Central London (Friday evening) and return (late Sunday)

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Event Dates

15th - 17th September 2023

Location

Birtley Green, Surrey

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London WRG Weekend dig on the Wey and Arun Canal

Come and join us for a weekend dig on the Wey and Arun Canal in Surrey.

We will be helping the Wey and Arun Canal Trust continue their restoration of the canal.

Transport available from Central London (Friday evening) and return (late Sunday)

Details

Details

Meeting up Friday night, with Saturday and Sunday on site.

We will be working on the next swing-bridge to be constructed at Birtley.

Local hall accommodation will be available on Friday and Saturday nights.

To book, or more for more details, contact us on [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook with London WRG.

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