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In April 2006 over 223 people turned out to complete a sponsored walk (The Pinxton Push 1) to raise money for the planning costs for our Smotherfly Planning Application at Pinxton. We raised the money and now we now have the planning consent. On Sunday 28th September, the Pinxton Push 2 was held to raise money towards the costs of implementing the restoration of the Pinxton Branch of the Cromford Canal. |
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The walkers assembling at Langley Mill Basin. |
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With 229 people registering for the walk, the Registrations table was kept busy! |
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President Brian Blessed greets the walkers with some encouraging words. |
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Posing for the papers! |
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...And we're off! |
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Walkers and their four-footed friends along the path in Langley Mill. |
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Bit of a queue here! |
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The first of many stiles along the way. |
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Spreading out a bit across Erewash Meadows. |
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We had some curious spectators along the way. |
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The canal showing off it's autumn colours. |
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Funny, I'm sure that this section was fully cleared only a couple of years ago! |
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Brian was on hand at Codnor Park Reservoir to encourage us along. |
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Time for a bit of a breather! |
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I want one of those! |
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The way was well-marked, but there was still room for a bit of confusion about the route sometimes! |
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The final stretch on the Long and Winding Road! Coming up towards Pincton Wharf... |
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The Boat Inn at Pinxton Wharf was a welcome sight! Food, beer, music and a tombola. What more could a person want? |
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Live music was on hand in the form of the local school band. They were very good! |
(photographs © Giles Metcalf, 2008)