Chris Coyles look back at the week

After all the effort of the AGM, this week has been about catching up, and trying to move things forward again.  And by the way, thanks to everyone who came and made the AGM successful.   You can see one or two extracts on the website, and I hope to put the draft Minutes up shortly.

The most urgent thing has been to try to keep the momentum going on the Dauntsey Lock Canal Centre.  Tim Pyatt and Lynne are working very hard on putting together the necessary plans, and other documentation.  The funding for this is very important, and some helpful suggestions were made at the AGM.  We are exploring a number of options, but in the meantime any donations would be very welcome.  I hope to come back to you all shortly with specific news on this.

In an update talk at the AGM I mentioned almost a dozen projects in progress, and some of those have moved on this week.  Swindon BC are keen for us to over responsibility for the Wichelstowe stretch.  The Wichelstowe Community Residents Association are willing to help in this, and we have agreed to attend their open day on Saturday 16th November.  We have also arranged a meeting with Swindon BC to carry forward the discussions on the Wichelstowe canal link, to join the two sections in water.

Meanwhile, Ken Oliver and Paul Lenaerts have been busy down on the Melksham Link., and an application for funding for the new slipway at Melksham has been submitted.

Do let us know what you think of this way of communicating what is happening, the kinds of topics you would like us to cover, and how often you think we should put something out.

Chris Coyle