Following on from the installation of the 1/2 milepost at lock 2 at the end of April BCS had six adhoc task parties during May. Several tasks requiring small teams were completed. These included :-
- Installing the 3/4 milepost below lock 4.
- Exploratory excavations to confirm the scan results of the location/depth of the Sky fibre cable.
- Investigation of the source of the spring flowing across the towpath above lock 3.
- Replacing 2 rotted fence posts and 4 rails at Midland Chandlers.
- Strimming the junction island and sowing wildflowers.
- Replacing the sign on the junction island.
- Cleaning bird droppings from the memorial seat and cutting overhanging branches to deter birds.
- Removing the last of the vegetation from the junction twin bridges.
- Widening of the towpath in front of the bench above lock 1.
- Maintenance of the grounds at Midland Chandlers including replacing a further nine fence rails.
- Painting the handrails at lock 5.
- Installing a ring to support a new intake grill to be fitted above lock 6.