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Published: 28 September 2023
Last Updated: 16 October 2023

 

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Published: 30 March 2022
Last Updated: 30 March 2022

The Visitor Centre in Swindon is now open five days a week

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Published: 31 January 2022
Last Updated: 31 January 2022

WBCT is getting ready for spring with a planting push!

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Published: 26 August 2021
Last Updated: 31 August 2021

Wharf Road culvert construction, supported by Swindon Borough Council, is the first visible evidence of preparations for the M4 crossing.

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Published: 16 August 2021
Last Updated: 16 August 2021

This is the year that our skilled and willing Wilts and Berks volunteers get back to business in restoration.

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Published: 23 July 2021
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

Swindon’s present Branch Chair, the redoubtable Rod Hacker, needs to step aside to focus all his efforts, as head of planning, on the canal in the New Eastern Villages. So, we need to find a new Branch Chair for WBCT in Swindon. This role offers an opportunity for successful people to contribute their skills for public wellbeing and environmental improvements.

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Published: 23 July 2021
Last Updated: 23 July 2021

Dr Joe Williams joins the Trust as Environmental Geographer. Biodiversity takes centre stage.

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Published: 25 June 2021
Last Updated: 05 July 2021

The funding agreement between Highways England and the Trust, under which WBCT will conduct first phase studies into the M4 Crossing project near Junction 16, was signed by the Trust on 17 June 2021.

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Published: 10 June 2021
Last Updated: 15 July 2021

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust's Visitor Centre has been in the town centre for many years, but had to close some 18 months ago due to a fall-off in the number of volunteers. Now it has reopened...

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    • Take a Boat Trip With Us
    • Interactive Map
    • Illustrated History
    • Visit Our Canal Side Attractions
    • Read Our Amazing History
    • WBCT Talks
  • What's To Do
    • Walk & Cycle Our Towpaths
    • Work On Our Restorations
    • Help Improve Our Environment
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    • WSO Partnership
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