This Weekend!! STILL SPACE AVAILABLE BOOK NOW 😄 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

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?...

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: [email protected] #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: [email protected] #wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips #dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta

It's time to book for Christmas!! 🎅🤶🧑‍🎄☃️❄️⭐🦌🛷🕯️🔔🍪🍽️🎁🎄🍪🌲🌰🎄♥️✅ Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT). OR email: [email protected] #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: [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] with the words you want on the slate.

Book your place now! A super evening, bar available and a tombola 😁 Email: [email protected]

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...

THIS WEEKEND 😁 The amazing Melksham Food and River Festival 🎉 www.melkshamfoodandriverfestival.co.uk Come along, find our stall, have a chat 💬 Sign up as a member 😎 Pledge your support 💪 Then follow the bright yellow feather flags and have a river cruise #melkshamfoodandriverfestival

Want a boat trip this weekend? All our skippers and crew are volunteers ✅ Pictured: Rob Hardy. Rob loves the community enjoying the boating experience. Phone call or online 🎯 wbct.org.uk/dragonfly/

We are running short trips Saturday and Sunday. These are ideal for entertaining the children and all funds help fund the charity and help us grow......for longer trips 🫣😎 Run by volunteers Book online: or by phone. wbct.org.uk/dragonfly/

WE NEED YOU! 🙏 Grab your friends, neighbours, work colleagues or social groups. Teams up to 4 people. This super evening includes a wonderful buffet meal 🥳🌞💎 A bar for refreshments is also available. Book today: email [email protected] And book today 😁 #quiznight

East Vale & Abingdon branch have put up more new signage. This time the lovely new signs by artist Marilyn Trew are located at Grove Top Lock and Lime Kiln Lock. Another addition of giving the community colourful and beautifully displayed information.

Spaces available, book today 😁

It's half term! Dragonfly is running boat trips tomorrow (Wednesday 28th). Book now Email: [email protected] Or call 07401220076 (No text messages).

Join us today at this wonderful event! See you there ✅

The social group Whitecross Club booked on our boat Dragonfly. A very enjoyable time was had by all and what a lovely group of people. Dragonfly is running today and tomorrow for walk-ons, better to book! Email: [email protected] Or call 07401220076 (No text messages)

See this wonderful video by Cruising The Cut Our animated 🤗 Chair of Trustees Martin Hollis helps with others explain the reasons 🤝🦆 Also spotted in the background, Trustee and Royal Wootton Bassett chair Steve Bacon 😁 Enjoy...link below 👇 youtu.be/snlxdjq-QGY?... #cruisingthecut

THE CANAL IS HEALTHY ✅ There have been many reports about the dead fish and we will continue to monitor. What we have seen today is that the fish, bird life and insect life are very well and thriving ongoing. These photos were taken today by our member Peggy-Sue Ford.

The first load down the canal for over 100 years! You can support the work of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust here www.wbct.org.uk/get-involved... And watch the video here youtu.be/OnKwbuVzCI8?...

We had a great day within Swindon yesterday. The sun was shining on all of us! We were joined for a corporate day, by company EdenRed who came to our call for help to resurface the tow path near Beavans Bridge. Thanks to a grant from Barret Homes. The team worked hard and had a great time 🫵💎💪✅🦆🙏

We will be at the opening event for the Coronation Country Park (Royal Wootton Bassett) on Saturday 10th May from 11 to 2, and we shall run trip boats from the footbridge just south of the railway on the day. For further information on boat trips 👇 www.wbct.org.uk/enjoy-discov...

The sun continues to shine this weekend and Dragonfly trips will be running. Book your place today! Email: [email protected] Call: 07401220076 (no text messages).

Our superb volunteers in Swindon completed a tricky job: Read more here 👇 www.wbct.org.uk?view=article...

Nonsuch our Royal Wootton Bassett trip boat restarts public trips this weekend! Book a tranquil trip now and enjoy nature from the water. For further information: www.wbct.org.uk/enjoy-discov...