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Tim is staying at Allington lock where he belongs. Seeing the agency reverse their decision proves how much this community values a friend who has taken care of the river for so long. I will keep a close eye on the situation to ensure he remains protected in his position.

October 2, 2017

Keep our lock keeper

Keep our lock keeper

🏆 Won — 324 supporters Verified

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Charlotte K.
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Started by River drums 8 years, 11 months ago
We the undersigned protest at the treatment of Tim Benger.Environment agency lock keeper at Allington lock

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

September 15, 2017

September 15, 2017

Seeing this wave of support for Tim confirms what I have known all along about how vital he is to our river community. It feels incredible to see so many people recognize the unfairness of his situation.

September 14, 2017

Seeing one hundred people come forward to support Tim feels like a weight lifting off my chest. I have known him at the lock for years and it means the world to see the community rally like this for a friend.

Reached 100 supporters

September 12, 2017

188 Comments

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Jonathan Davies
8 years ago Featured

Tim Benger who my wife and I have known and worked with at Allington Castle have always helps Tim in the highest regard, and has been a great asset to the EA as the Lock Kepper and liasor for Allington Castle estate work. Tim has always been a good character and a gentleman at all times.

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Sally
8 years ago Featured

Reading in utter disbelief! Its hard to believe someone so caring and helpful can be treated so badly! After years of visiting its safe to say we will no longer visit Allington lock if this continues to go ahead!

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Richard Coyle
8 years ago Featured

Tim's contribution to the management of the lock is immeasurable. His dedication and commitment to his work is quite remarkable, he should be valued by The EA. Staff with his impeccable work ethic do not come around often.

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Victoria Foster
8 years ago Featured

I've stayed at the camping huts on the lock and I've seen Tim at work. He is an asset to the EA. I know his family well and he is a kind and decent man and I find it very hard to believe he would ever be unprofessional. Victoria Foster - solicitor

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Tiffany Jackson-Bieeu
8 years ago Featured

Tim is one of Allington's greatest attributes, welcoming, professional and excellent at his job. It would be extremely disappointing if this decision is not overturned and would definitely be detrimental to the local community.

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Mary Tozer
8 years ago Featured

This is unbelievable Tim Benger is the most caring and professional lock keeper we have ever met in 15 years on the Medway and the Thames. He has such expertise and knowledge and takes his responsibilities so seriously in a potentially dangerous field of work

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Marion Chapman
8 years ago

Please keep our lock keeper at Allington Lock, they are our advisor our helper. They advise us, correctly when we can use the tidal part of the river safely.

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Malcolm kerr
8 years ago

River Drums, you have done a good Job with Tim’s partition.You are a very clever Drummer to obtain your information, you must work for the company or are married to someone who does. Keep it up. I have been contacted by someone on Facebook with the same interest as you looking for friends. ms Karen seymore jones on / kseymourj im sure she would love to here from you.