Residents help in River Frays project

ROAD signs, clay pots, and a small statue of an Indian God were some of the more bizarre items discovered in the River Frays by a dredging team.

It was the first stage of a project to cover The Lynch side of the river with coir matting, which is pre-seeded and will decorate the river bank in the summer, as well as keeping down unwanted weeds.

Local residents are interested in setting up a management group but are appealing for funds to help them on their way.

Possible names for the group have been suggested as Friends of the Frays, and The Lynch Mob.

Councillor Judith Cooper, who represents South Uxbridge, said: "We had a good crowd out, including some youngsters from Uxbridge College and Brunel, and of course local people.

"We cleared up the river from the Rockingham Road Bridge down to Fassnidge Park and we were very lucky to have bright a sunny day."

In addition to the odd findings the team pulled out six black sacks of rubbish and weed as well as plenty of fishing equipment.