There were many more people here than I expected, at least a dozen, plus Joanna Steele, Sam Thomas, Nadia Payne and Steven Wilding, all in a rather small, un-windowed room! Contrary to the model-railway-club theory (that it's all middle-aged white guys), there were also three female VLK's present.
The Lock looks like it will (just) be ready in time for VLKs to begin shadowing CRT operatives in May, ready for the grand opening and festival at the end of May.
There was unexpected good news about Old Ford Lock 19, where the old stable building or 'cottage' is to be renovated as a refuge and store for lock-keepers and volunteers. This should be underway by early next year.
UPDATE: There have been some delays to the construction of the lock, and the opening ceremony has been pushed back to the end of August.
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