Footpath improvements

These photos show some of the improvements to the footpath alongside the canal in Mirfield. Thanks go to Darren Smith Homes, Gavin Rhodes Landscapes, Tesco, Co-op and the Canal and River Trust.

 

Happenny Bridge, Battyeford

A very old photo of Happenny Bridge at Battyeford - it used to cost a halfpenny to cross it! 

Photo courtesy of The Mirfield History Archive. 

New seating and bug hotel on Battyeford Island

RHS Britain in Bloom Awards

Mirfield Promenade has been awarded a prestigious recognition of the hard work and commitment of volunteers in Mirfield, in the development and vast improvement in local waterways.

The judges in their appraisal said "This is a developing project, along with areas that have been successfully reclaimed and planted. The group has used imaginative ways to achieve results such as engaging with a development adjacent to the towpath to provide planting beds and path surfaces. The Co-op store has a commitment to provide ongoing working parties to assist with the implementing of the plan. There has been a success in gaining grants and funding."

Hilary Brooke, who was presented with the award on behalf of Mirfield Promenade, said "This award is due to the partnership working and support from Darren Smith Homes, Canal and River Trust, Tesco, Groundwork, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Building Society and above all, our fantastic team of volunteers who give up their time for the town."

 

Japanese Knotweed

Recently a quite alarming article appeared on the BBC website about Japanese Knotweed - it makes very depressing reading but we all need to be aware of this plant and the action to take if we spot it.  If you missed the article - you can read it by clicking here

A date for your diary

If you're free on Friday 8 September, then come and join us at Battyeford Island.  You can get involved in a general clean up, or working on the path improvement scheme, or building seats from logs . . . . .

More details when they become available.

 

Voting for Boats in Bloom

Voting is now open for "most flower-filled boat" and "best business in bloom" (voting in the other categories will open shortly).  Click here to see the Boats in Bloom shortlist and to vote.