The scaffold came down on Monday as planned and the area is now clean and tidy. Your scribe spent some time attempting to photograph the wonderful display of Dragonflies around Bonds Mill Bridge, but they dart around and are very difficult to catch - anyone else had a go? There are at least 4 species, if you count Damselflies as well.
Of a lunch time, the canal is used extensively by folk escaping from the offices and factories for a top-up of R&R, either resting on one of the many benches, astride a balance beam or just wandering the towpath. We're so fortunate to have such an environment right on our doorstep.
