At a full Pulborough Hall, Robin Hirsch outlined the financial position of the Trust. and Gordon Powell gave a presentation on our plans for the next 3 years and our aspirations to 2030.  

The Spring Meeting was the last to be hosted by our outgoing Chairman Sally Schupke.  

 A tribute was paid to Sally Schupke for her skill and dedication in leading the trust over the past 15 years.  Margaret Darvill seen here presenting some flowers to Sally, takes over as Interim Chairman.

The Dredger Group have completed a detailed depth survey between Baldwin's Knob Lock and the Roger Dimmick Slipway. Several very low sections were identified. The area around the slipway has been cleared but there is still a great deal more to do.

Installation of out new pump control systems has been taking place and water levels can now be remotely monitored.   Volunteers have been busy completing the new housing structures and tidying up the lock areas where new cabling was installed. 

What fauna and flora have you seen on the canal this month?  Send us a photo with details of where and when and we will select one to feature in the Newsletter next month.

This year's Poddle is on Sunday 2nd June and is the Trust's most important fundraising event.  We are going to walk from the Snoxhall Community Centre in Cranleigh to the Arbuthnot Hall at Shamley Green (where snacks and hot and cold drinks will be available) returning in the afternoon.  The walk route includes the recently restored Birtley section. 

Refreshment stops will be provided at Run Common and Smithwood Common.

 The MDV will be deployed to the following locations:

Bramley Village Fete          Saturday 18th May

Cranleigh artisan Market    Saturday 1st June

Loxwood Village Fete         Saturday 8th June

Ripley Classic Tractor & Machinery Show

                                            Sat 27th/Sun28th June

Roger Beazer is always happy for some back up from members to help communicate the Wey & Arun story to the public.

Our annual Wey and Arun Small Boat Rally is taking place this year on Sunday June 23rd on the upper stretches of the beautiful River Arun. We will launch from Pulborough at 14:15 or from the old bridge at Stopham at 14:45.  There will be a leisurely paddle through the stunning Sussex countryside up to the tidal limit at Pallingham  -  the entry-point into the Wey & Arun Canal system.

The rally is free to enter for all canoeists, kayakers, paddle-boarders and small boaters. For those who wish to make a voluntary contribution, marshals will have donation boxes and card machines. All donations will go towards restoring  'London's Lost Route to the Sea'.

Click on the button below for more detailed directions, notes to participants and an entry registration form:

Join the Wey & Arun Canal Trust to help extend our green corridor through the beautiful Surrey and Sussex countryside.    Single membership £15pa - family £20pa.

Members receive our quarterly Wey South Magazine with more in depth stories and are able to attend special members events. .