April 2017

Canal & River Trust
The home
stretch
Is there a stretch of canal
or river that's close to your
heart? asks Julie Daniels
Here in East London, we’re lucky enough
to have easy access to some of the most
beautiful waterways in London, each providing
different perks to different people.
Whether it’s your commute to work or where
you retreat to for some time out at the
weekends, everyone seems to have a stretch
of waterway they particularly love.
donation so that these treasured places can
be maintained.
Why not share your story and become even
more a part of our local canal community?
You’ll be able to talk about your favourite
place, upload photos and be part of the Love
My Stretch wall of fame, as well as helping
to ensure that these precious habitats are
conserved for generations to come.
Visit lovemystretch.canalrivertrust.org.uk
Love My Stretch is an incentive created by The
Canal and River Trust in their quest to protect
our beautiful canal and river spaces.
The scheme encourages people to identify
their most adored spots on the waterways and
share their stories across the Trust’s network.
There’s also the opportunity to make a
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