@wiltsberks
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust. Our mission is to restore a blue and green corridor of tow path, Canal and wildlife path for all the benefits for the community to enjoy, from Semington, Wiltshire to Abingdon in Oxfordshire. (Formerly Berkshire).
This Weekend!!
Dragonfly boat trips start in Wichelstowe, Swindon.
Book now for a brilliant fun family treat!
Trips last around 20 minutes.
Call: 07401220076 to book 😄
Or online wbct.org.uk/dragonfly/
#swindon #mothersdaygiftideas #mothersday
More progress on Badgers Bridge on the @wiltsberks.bsky.social this is the second bridge being built at the moment and will take the new estate road over the canal at Wichelstowe. Being built by Fox for David Wilson and Barratt Homes
An amazing video has been released by our Ambassador 🏆 @courtabovethecut.bsky.social
He really explains everything rather well.
Enjoy 😊
youtu.be/CUNFTs84Hyw?...
Excellent work
Tonight is a quick video, we visit the new bridge being constructed for the the @wiltsberks.bsky.social on the Wichelstowe by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes that’ll help extend the canal through to the new canal at east Wichel.
Connecting A new Canal to a Town
youtu.be/r1_GC8R63KE
Swindon Advertiser article
Update on new Swindon bridge near M4 as major project pushes on
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2583598...
While our resident herons hold the fishing rights, you can still support the work our volunteers do 👍✅🥳💎
Whether you wish to stay at home and support from the settee, or actively!
Both types welcome 🤗
Join today
wbct.org.uk/join-page/
#ukcanalrestoration #communitymatters #communitysupport
An absolutely brilliant video from @courtabovethecut.bsky.social
Have a visual look at SESRO and our heritage.
youtu.be/0ZrGqjHuSuA?...
URGENT: Our Canal Is Under Threat!
A vital 3-mile stretch of our historic canal could be lost forever if the proposed reservoir project ignores restoration and fails to reconnect us to the Thames.
We need YOUR voice, right now.
wbct.org.uk/south-east-r...
WE NEED YOU TO ACT NOW!
Support the Trust, have your say and have a voice.
The full information can be seen in the link below 👇
Have a read and follow the link to support us. THANK YOU.
wbct.org.uk/south-east-r...
Today we get to see some really abandoned stuff, this is the start of a major restoration by the @wiltsberks.bsky.social with a huge IWA & WRG work camp. This is the start of something big!
Let’s get boats back to Wantage!
A Journey into Decay - Abandoned Canal Locks
youtu.be/kO6sE2j-aEw
Can we get the @wiltsberks.bsky.social YouTube channel to 1000 subs by Christmas? I reckon we can!
Click the subscribe button here
youtube.com/@wiltsberksc...
Our thoughts go out to those affected yesterday at a major breach at Whitchurch on the Llangollen Canal.
We would like to assure the community that the Wilts & Berks is safe.
In association with @swindoncouncil.bsky.social we have repaired our aqueduct at Rushey Platt and implemented bank repairs.
Wilts & Berks Canal Trust volunteers and branches win the Tony Davy awards at the AGM.
See the video here 😁
youtu.be/x0FlPEoHeOI
#wiltsandberks #ukcanals #volunteering #volunteersmakeadifference #tonydavy
It's December 🎉🎂✅
It's time to book for Christmas!! 🎅🤶🧑🎄☃️❄️⭐🦌🛷🕯️🔔🍪🍽️🎁🎄🍪🌲🌰🎄♥️✅
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
Swindon Branch held their quarterly quiz night. Hosted at The Manor Pub
A fun time was had by all and the half time buffet was fabulous.
Our sincere thanks to those who attended
We hope to host the next one in March.
The evening after expenses raised a brilliant £214.54 for much needed branch funds.
It's time to book for Christmas!! 🎅🤶🧑🎄☃️❄️⭐🦌🛷🕯️🔔🍪🍽️🎁🎄🍪🌲🌰🎄♥️✅
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
It's time to book for Christmas!! 🎅🤶🧑🎄☃️❄️⭐🦌🛷🕯️🔔🍪🍽️🎁🎄🍪🌲🌰🎄♥️✅
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
Book now!
Halloween special.
Friday and Saturday.
www.wbct.org.uk
Our Annual AGM, is taking place on Saturday. East Vale Branch is hosting this year’s AGM of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust, at East Challow Village Hall
For times & further information see our website
wbct.org.uk/2025-agm/
Picture 🖼️:credit Robert Rose Artist
Get your tickets now 😀♥️👍✅
Booking is just £5 per person and is bookable via the Library.
Pop in, email or phone
Contact them via
Wroughton Parish Council, Ellendune Community Centre, Barrett Way, Wroughton, SN4 9LW
Email: clerk@wroughton.gov.uk
Phone: 01793 814735
Are you reading this post?
Do you think membership is just (two deer) 😉? 🤣
Well it is not.....
Pledge your support today for just £1.50 a month! Become a member and support from the comfort of your home the work we do 🫵💪👍✅♥️🌅
wbct.org.uk/membership/
Thinking of volunteering?
The Dragonfly boat team are looking for extra crew and skippers and a Santa🎅😉 to join our fun and friendly team!
The boat operates Sat/Sun April to October + xmas
To join our happy crew and try a taster session and meet the team: email
Dragonfly.Recruitment@WBCT.org.uk
This Saturday we have our guides walk from the pocket park, Sheppard Street underpass.
Walking the canal route in town and out towards Wichelstowe.
This guided walk gives lots of information and is fun and free to join.
To book onto the guided walk
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...
This week!
Come and join us 😄✅👍
#swindon #swindonbingo #SwindonEvents
Dragonfly our trip boat in Wichelstowe, Swindon has fresh new graphics.
By our proud sponsor Richard James.
We thank Richard James for their continued support, enabling us to be part of your community 🙏✅
If you would like to book a boat trip 👇
wbct.org.uk/dragonfly/
Welcome 😁 to become an affiliated member and pledge your support 👇
wbct.org.uk/join-page/
Boat trips this weekend! We have had rain ☔ so we have water ✅🎉
Royal Wootton Bassett is running the Mary Archard boat every hour from 10am (Saturday). Call to book.
Dragonfly is running all weekend in Swindon.
For further information to book see below 👇
wbct.org.uk/boat-trips/
The Dry Dock west roof is almost covered in slates and sponsored slates can clearly be seen. ✅😄👍
so why not take this opportunity to sponsor. Simply scan the bar code and email Dave.Maloney@wbct.org.uk
with the words you want on the slate.
