Pinxton wharf gets a makeover

28 January 2008

Community minded youngsters from Pinxton have been getting their hands dirty to improve a popular fishing spot.

Young people from Pinxton Youth Centre are working with youth workers and Derbyshire County Council countryside wardens to improve the area around the wharf ponds in Pinxton.

The wharf, at the end of the Cromford Canal, is a popular destination for young people who take part in fishing with the local angling club.

It was originally used to load canal barges with coal and has been in use since the 18th century.

The volunteers, aged between 13 and 19, have been putting up six new wooden fishing platforms as part of the Pinxton Wharf Conservation project.

The project is part of an ongoing programme of activities by Derbyshire County Council countryside wardens, Bolsover Countryside Partnership, Peg One fishing and Pinxton parish council.

This has included improving disabled access to the fishing ponds, resurfacing work and rubbish clearance.

Councillor Bob Janes, Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for cultural services, said: “This is just one example of how young people in Derbyshire are working together to improve the environment around them.

“The pond area is well used by all ages including young people and it is wonderful to see everyone pulling together to make sure it stays a great place to visit.

“Hopefully the improvement works will attract even more people to the area to take advantage of the extra facilities that are being put in place.”