Get Involved

Play a role in safeguarding this beautiful community asset. Meet new people. Help restore habitats for wildlife and amenities for leisure. We promote the canal and the Society by meetings, publications, exhibitions and giving talks. Give back to your local community. Get involved!

Details of all the different ways you can get involved are provided below.

Restoration

A wide variety of manual work, skilled plant operations and light duties are undertaken and there is something for everyone, regardless of age or experience.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Project Manager Tom Fulda via tom.fulda@shropshireunion.org.uk for more details and how to join. Some further information is provided below.

Enhancement

Starting May 2023, the Society recommenced canal enhancement work. A wide variety of lighter maintenance and improvement activities are undertaken such as weeding and planting, painting, litter picking, towpath repairs and many more.

If you are interested, please get in touch with Enhancement Leader David Carter via dcartersucs@gmail.com for more details and how to join. Some further information is provided below..

Walks and Talks

The Society periodically arranges walks on different parts of the Shropshire Union canal network and earns fees from talks to local groups. If you are interested in getting involved with either of these activities please contact secretary@shropshireunion.org.uk.

Fundraising, Publicity and Admin

The Society is run entirely by volunteers and much organisation is required behind the scenes to run the activities and the Society itself and publish Cuttings, the Society’s quarterly magazine. If this interests you or you have something to offer please contact secretary@shropshireunion.org.uk.

Young People and Corporate

The Society’s activities offer a wide range of great opportunities for young people to learn new skills, work towards awards, such as the DofE, and develop their personal statement. We tailor the involvement around personal preferences and interests, in compliance with our Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and other Society policies.