WiltsBerks.bsky.social

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YouTube video by Court Above The Cut Connecting A new Canal to a Town

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

Update on new Swindon bridge near M4 as major project pushes on Construction on a new bridge in Swindon is well underway, as an ambitious project to restore the canal pushes on.

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

YouTube video by Court Above The Cut A Century of Decay - Abandoned Canal Locks

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...

YouTube video by Court Above The Cut A Journey into Decay - Abandoned Canal Locks

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

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Restoring 70 miles of Canal and towpath for the benefit of local communities, wildlife and leisure.

Can we get the @wiltsberks.bsky.social YouTube channel to 1000 subs by Christmas? I reckon we can!

Click the subscribe button here

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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.

YouTube video by Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Wilts and Berks Tony Davey Awards

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

Stretch of new canal in Swindon fills with water as project reaches milestone A new stretch of canal in Swindon has been filled with water for the first time, as phase two of the project gets underway.

www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2569077...

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.

Book your place now!
A super evening, bar available and a tombola 😁
Email: Swindonevents@wbct.org.uk

More for the Heritage Open Days 🎉
Our Pewsham locks and so much more will be open on Saturday 13th September.

Come and see the exciting Dry Dock with its oak beam and signed tile roof going on.

Find out more below 👇
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is proud to be part of the upcoming Heritage Open Days this month 😁

We have 2 guided walks available:
Places are limited so please book ahead 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️👣

To enjoy and experience this guided walk, please see the link below 👇

www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...