OUR picture of the week is of the Bridgewater Canal in Leigh.

It was taken by Les Walker from Westleigh on New Year’s Day.

The 58-year-old said: “It was a beautiful calm day, ideal for this type of photo.

“It was so nice that I took dozens of photos all along the canal that morning from the bypass to Plank Lane.”

Les is an enthusiastic photographer and a keen gardener. In fact he is the secretary of Lilford Park Allotment Society.

He said: “I take my camera everywhere and take pictures of stuff like the allotment, canals and parks.

“I was out five minutes ago taking pictures of my tomato seedlings!”

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