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The Skirth Navigation Group

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The River Skirth runs from the River Witham at Tattershall Bridge to North Kyme,
with Billinghay a half hour meandering cruise from the Witham. Billinghay had
regular boat visits in years past carrying coal and produce to and from the
village with boating traffic from the historic city of Lincoln to the port town
of Boston.  In an attempt to restore navigation once more and to capitalise on the
village’s most natural asset, the Billinghay Skirth Regeneration Society (BSRS) was
formed in November 08.

The River Skirth has been disused for many years but it is the aim of the
BSRSto restore this once active waterway providing a valuable
resource for residents and businesses. For schools and user groups to be able
to use the navigation for activities and education and for local residents to
become involved, volunteering their time for such things as creating a walkway
& cycle route whilst considering conservation and wildlife protection.

        
The aim is for real community participation.  There are endless opportunities for all
to become involved in a project such as this, not just to enhance the village
but to maintain this heritage and to make Billinghay a wonderful place to visit.

The BSRS realises that this project will require real commitment but with
theongoing help and support that it has received from Billinghay and neighbouring
Parish Councils, Inland Waterways Association, Environment Agency, Lincolnshire
County Council, Lincolnshire Waterways Partnership and local residents we know that
this project is achievable.

The regeneration group are always on the lookout for new members.  It is most important that North Kyme has a representation in the group, as part of the final plan is to have the turning circle for the boats at our very own conservation area in Kyme.

If you would like more details or indeed would like to join in please contact

Reg Johnson BSRS,       at      bsrs@fsmail.net

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