Paul David Tonge CRT

Volunteer Leader at Canal & River Trust on the South Yorkshire Navigation #LifesBetterByWater

[Paul David Tonge CRT @pauldavidtonge]

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the YNE Marsh Awards, celebrating the incredible work of my volunteers across the South Yorkshire network.

It was especially pleasing to see Brian recognised for his outstanding 8 years of dedicated service.

@CanalRiverTrust

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A beautiful bank holiday morning run along the Stainforth & Keadby Canal ☀️🏃🏻

@CRTYorkshireNE @CanalRiverTrust

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Pictures taken after today’s session 📸

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We’ve been hard at work at Bramwith Lock, cleaning up and restoring the area. Plenty achieved - strimming, mowing, and a new wildflower area for bees.

Not quite finished, so we’ll be back next week for part two.

Another job well done in the sun by the South Yorkshire Taskforce.

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Commercial waterways in action - Exol Pride bound for Rotherham and Off-Roader bound for Goole on The New Junction Canal.

Freight still moves by water.
@CRTYorkshireNE @CanalRiverTrust

[Paul David Tonge CRT @pauldavidtonge]

Today I hosted my first Cup & Connect session at Doncaster Hub. ☕🍰

This was great opportunity for new and longer-serving volunteers to connect and share what they enjoy about volunteering here at the Trust.

@CRTYorkshireNE @CanalRiverTrust

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Despite the cold, the South Yorkshire Volunteer Taskforce today completed the vegetation works from Thorne Lock to the boaters’ facilities.

550 yards of towpath restored and looking its best again for the public 👏

@CRTYorkshireNE @CanalRiverTrust

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Great to be back on the towpath at Thorne for our first Towpath Taskforce session of 2026

The volunteers tackled overgrown vegetation and trees, welcomed two new volunteers, and made strong progress. Just one more week to go before the towpath is fully complete! @CRTYorkshireNE

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🖼️ Doncaster Lock Transformed!
🙏 Thanks Kate, Jan & Eric our amazing talented volunteers for creating this huge mural celebrating Doncaster & Cllr Gyn Jones for supporting
😊 We're loving this new addition & hope it'll bring more boats to the area
@DonnyFreePress @MyDoncaster

[Paul David Tonge CRT @pauldavidtonge]

Session 2 on the towpath at Thorne today. The volunteer taskforce have cleared more overhanging branches and reached Dunston’s old dry dock bridge.

Back next week! 🌿

@CRTYorkshireNE @CanalRiverTrust

[Paul David Tonge CRT @pauldavidtonge]

Our Taskforce Team was out on the towpath at Thorne (Stainforth & Keadby Canal) this week, cutting back overgrown vegetation along the canal and footpath.

Cold day but great spirits! About a quarter done so far. Another great team effort in South Yorkshire. 💙

@CRTYorkshireNE

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From neglected space to vibrant garden! 🌿

Thanks to volunteer Paul, Thorne Lock on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal now has a thriving garden & a new blue welcome sign.

Proof that ideas + passion = community impact! 💙 #VolunteerAppreciation

@CRTYorkshireNE @CanalRiverTrust

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Beautiful capture from one of our local volunteers. Scenes like this show why #LifesBetterByWater 🌅🌊

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Another glorious sunset on the Stainforth to Keadby canal.
#lifesbetterbywater
@CRTYorkshireNE
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👻 Thank you to everyone who supported this amazing event, raising funds for @CanalRiverTrust and @YorkshireAirAmb
🫶 Our team helped boats cruise through #StainforthKeadbyCanal on their ghostly passage!

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Bonus: A birthday surprise for Terry 🎂🎉

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The South Yorkshire Taskforce were back at the New Junction Canal today, replacing another set of access steps by a culvert.

Rotten wood out, new step fronts and sides in - now safe and secure!

Great job, team! 👏

@CRTYorkshireNE @CanalRiverTrust

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The South Yorkshire Taskforce team have installed a barrier along the Stainforth & Keadby Canal after previous flooding from the River Don caused erosion.

This barrier now helps protect the public while we await further remedial work.

Thanks to all involved!

@CRTYorkshireNE

[Paul David Tonge CRT @pauldavidtonge]

The South Yorkshire taskforce team have been out on the New Junction Canal, replacing rotten access steps. Newly installed timber steps now make the site safe for inspections and maintenance.

Great job by the volunteers keeping our waterways in top shape! @CRTYorkshireNE

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A beautiful day for our South Yorkshire Volunteer Taskforce at Top Lane Bridge on The New Junction Canal.

The team have been removing the full anti-slip sheets and rotten timber boards from the mooring jetty and replacing it with sturdy open mesh sheets.

@CRTYorkshireNE