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SPADEWORK

Spadework is an initiative of the Notts County Council (NCC) to maintain and improve

the condition of footpaths and stiles, with the assistance of voluntary helpers. The area of activity

is normally within Nottinghamshire.

On the occasion of a Spadework day, helpers meet at Arnold Leisure Centre Car Park at 0930hrs, and

are transferred by minibus to a site or sites where remedial

work is necessary. The work is carried out

under the guidance of an NCC coordinator.

Tea and coffee is provided by NCC but as the work normally embraces the lunch period,

a packed lunch is advised. It can be good fun, worthwhile and constructive.

Alas, the Gedling Borough parking charges at Arnold Leisure Centre on a Saturday probably precludes leaving a car there for the duration of a Spadework session.

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                             The only work day in this new programme is
                                       Saturday, 26th March 2011
                               Start 0930hrs from Arnold Leisure Centre.

After this date no more 'Spadework' dates can be planned due to the effect

of Government cuts in the Right of Way office.

The NCC Co-ordinator is Lee Scudder who can be contacted at his office on (01623) 758231. HOME PAGE