Endeavour Northampton Branch Newsletter — November 2024 Branch Achievement Award is awarded to the IWA Branch which, in the opinion of a panel consisting of the National Chair, Deputy National Chairs and Chief Executive, has made the greatest progress and achievement in promoting the Association’s aims and objectives during the past year. All Branches are considered, without need for nomination. The award consists of a silver salver, donated to IWA by former National Chair David Stevenson for the purpose in 1998, and I am pleased to say David was present to see the award being bestowed. The citation read “Celebrated for their exceptional work on the Northampton Arm, transforming it into a thriving space for boaters and walkers, while supporting local schools, artists, and community groups. With 17 locks, the Arm is is one of the longest adopted stretches of Canal & River Trust managed waterways. Working closely with local partners, schools, artists and corporates, the Branch has ensured the waterway has benefitted from painted and ceramic murals, a mosaic trail, new benches, towpath resurfacing and instaltion and maintenance of defibrillators. None of which would be possible without the support of our members, volunteers and our hard working committee. Branch Chairman Bernard Morton receiving We are proud to say that our Branch has won this award four the award on behalf of the Branch times now, far more than any from Mike Wills, National Chair. other Branch. More awards for Branch members on page 12
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