The Trust

Wilts & Berks
Canal Trust

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News from the Trust

Heritage Heroes Project at Pewsham

The Help for Heroes volunteering phase has just finished at the Pewsham Heritage Heroes project.

Take a Trip on Dragonfly

The Trust's own narrowboat Dragonfly is now running weekend trips in Swindon. Additionally, Wednesday trips are available during the school summer holiday.

Acquisition of Canal Route

On 11th July the Trust acquired from Wiltshire Council the track of the Wilts & Berks canal and towpath at Morningside Farm, Royal Wootton Bassett.

Studley Grange - July Update

The Trust’s flagship project at Studley Grange involved the excavation of a new canal section between Chaddington Lane and Studley Grange.

Restoration at Pewsham on the Radio

Dave Maloney, Chairman of the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne Branch, was recently interviewed for BBC Wiltshire radio.

Dragonfly

Dragonfly is a quarterly journal produced by members and for members. It covers what has happened in the Branches and in the Trust over the previous 3 months, highlighting major achievements. Other subjects covered include wildlife and habitat issues, celebrating members work, boating, fund raising…

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Wilts & Berks Canal Trust