With Stephenson's Sankey Viaduct as the background, Newton Common Lock is one of the Canal's most striking locations.

Cyclists enjoying Sankey Valley Park pause to watch the work in progress in the lock chamber.

In the background, the Society's display stand tells passers-by about us and our progress towards restoring the Canal.

In March the Work Party returned to the site of Hulme Lock Cottage to continue making the site safe.

A professional job is carried out by our volunteers, with help and guidance from Warrington's Rangers.

A mobile mixer churns out concrete for packing around the fence posts.