CANAL - Key Persons
Cliff Penny was the last Chairman of the former Canal Society and the first Chairman of the H&G Canal Trust and has served on the Committee/Council of Management of the Society/H&G Canal Trust for 30 years. He held senior positions within the water industry and then eight years running a highly regarded specialist consultancy, Penny Environmental & Planning with son David.
Nigel Jefferies started his involvement in the canal on Wednesday 13th April 1983 - this was the inaugural meeting of the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Society. His involvement then continued for 39 years, over half of his life, and as a member of the Board of Trustees for the 30 years that the H&G Canal Trust has been in place. It is with great sadness that he decided to step down as a Trustee at the 2022 AGM in June.
He continues to be involved in helping out on sales stalls and doing talks for local groups in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and further afield.
During this time Nigel has helped in many areas …