Join us to restore reserve - guardians

Friends of Henley Lake stalwart Tenick Dennison says they are in urgent need of more volunteers for ongoing projects at Masterton's picturesque reserve.

Mr Dennison and about 30 volunteers, including members of Masterton Rotary Club, were spotted by photographer Chris Kilford last Saturday, finishing off a new pathway at the reserve near Colombo Rd.

The team had constructed the path to replace a well-worn unofficial route, which got boggy in the winter months.

"We had a wonderful working bee," said Mr Dennison.

"Thirty people, which is marvellous for us. Within 10 minutes of completing it, we had people walking on it."

But while 30 was a great turnout, Mr Dennison said they need more help, as their older members fall away.

"We started 10 years ago and we had a great number. But we're all about 10 years older.

"There's over 500 people that walk around the wetlands.

"A lot of those are younger people. We want to appeal to them. It would really help us, no doubt."

The Friends meet on the first Monday of every month but this project was a special one.

Anyone interested can contact Mr Dennison on 377 5200.