[Netnews-action] article: apply for money for mersey basin week

[Manchester Campaigns]

Make a splash with the MWH Mersey Basin Week

Thousands of people are making plans to take part in hundreds of water 
themed events throughout the Northwest as preparations for the annual MWH 
Mersey Basin Week gather steam.

MWH Mersey Basin Week is a celebration of the region’s rivers, canals and 
watersides. It takes place between 30th September – 9th October and is 
organised by the Mersey Basin Campaign, the winner of the inaugural World 
River prize for its work in cleaning the river Mersey.

Volunteer groups, schools and individuals are encouraged to take part in 
and organise activities ranging from tree planting and guided walks to arts 
events for children.

For those interested in organising events or activities, full support and 
guidance is on hand from the Mersey Basin Campaign’s local co-ordinators. 
Grants of up to £100 are available to help pay for skip hire, tools, 
materials or anything else needed for a successful event.

Busy schedules and the high number of events organised in past years means 
that the time to get involved is now.

If you or your group would like to get involved In the MWH Mersey Basin 
Week 2005, please contact Bev Mitchell on 0161 242 8212 or email: 
<mailto:b.Mitchell at merseybasin.org.uk>b.Mitchell at merseybasin.org.uk for an 
information pack and grant application form.