Cut Both Ways issue 106 (winter 2020-21)

Joseph Keith Grice, 1942–2021
Many of our readers would remember
Keith Grice, who died on 11th January,
aged 78, from reports of his regular
attendance at work parties on both
Hatherton and Lichfield Canals.
Raised in the Brownhills area, he
specialised in driving all manner of
plant in his working life and with his
love of boating on the canals, keenly
contributed his expertise to the Trust
for over twenty years. Always calm and
obliging, he was a good friend among
the volunteers, willing to share his
technical knowledge and help those
around him, only reluctantly retiring
from active service on health grounds
four years ago. His restoration work
on the ground is appreciated as a
lasting tribute to a long and valuable
commitment to our Trust.
Lockdown blooms
The recently opened Heritage Towpath Trail at Gallows Reach has had some new
primroses and bluebells transplanted to the raised garden section. Thanks to Jeanne
Buck, who was able to carry out the planting during a dog walk.
These new plants will enhance the snowdrops and daffodils which are now starting
to emerge along the side of the Nature Trail on the north side of Gallows Reach.
Gallows Reach will soon look a picture in a couple of weeks with all the spring
flowers in full bloom along the canal, which provides a great healthy walking route
during these difficult times.
Peter Buck, (Engineering Director)
Winter 2020/21
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