Waterways In Progress

  • Tara Maguire

I led the campaign work, which involved the design, scripting, direction, interviewing and securing of David Suchet for the accompanying campaign video. I also produced copy and content for the campaign report (snips of which are below) and assisted in it's design and completion. The Waterways in Progress Campaign, using case studies from across the network, from canals both restored and still striving towards completion, this report seeks to spell out how well thought-out, partial restoration initiatives can start to deliver right from Day One. Whether that’s an award-winning waterside restaurant (like the Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust’s Wharf House) or giving unemployed youngsters along the Mon & Brec the skills and training to get a job, the journey to project end can bring assets in its own right, as well as opportunities to engage the whole community. Though it might be (many) years before full navigation is possible, they can and must be making a positive contribution in the meantime.