Blessed wants to unlock your potential

Actor Brian Blessed is urging people in Droitwich to become volunteer lock keepers. (s)

KIND-HEARTED Droitwich residents are being invited to make a splash and become a volunteer lock keeper.

The Canal and River Trust (CRT), the charity which takes over British Waterways’ responsibility for Worcestershire’s waterways later this year, is asking residents to maintain one of the oldest traditions on the canals.

And their campaign has gained support from actor Brian Blessed who said: “Ever since I was a child I’ve loved our canals and rivers, going off exploring on my bike and looking for wildlife.”

“They’re unique places so I would urge people with a real passion for their local waterway to get involved as a volunteer

lock keeper or take advantage of one of the many opportunities to support the trust.”

Lock keepers have become a fixture on the canals and the role of the modern-day lock keeper is to provide a friendly welcome to waterway visitors, assisting boaters through locks and helping to maintain the lock area.

Trust bosses hope volunteers will lend their support to the town’s canal and help support the trust.

Visit www.waterscape.com/volunteerlockkeeper, e-mail volunteer@britishwaterways.co.uk or call 01827 252097 for more information.