We are pleased to announce that at the far reaches of our Canal we are making a set of steps and rail in order that you can climb up into the path near Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Centre.
That means you can gain entrance to the towpath by parking in Bincknoll Lane and then walking to get a lovely cup of coffee!
Thank you to all our ‘dirty boot’ volunteers that made this possible .
If you have time on your hands we would love to welcome you into our family that is helping to restore our Canal !

Alex Hutchings becomes new RWB Branch Chair

At a special meeting on 19th July, Alex Hutchings was unanimously elected to chair the Royal Wootton Bassett branch.

Dunnington done for 2021

Work parties on 19th and 25th May cleared the canal line at Dunnington Aqueduct and Embankment as seen here.

Work-boat Nelson arrives at Templar's Firs

On Saturday 15th May the work-boat 'Nelson' was lifted out of the Basingstoke Canal at Woking and was taken to Royal Wootton Bassett by lorry, accompanied by 100-ton mobile crane. Click here to read the news item and see a photo gallery of the journey.

First RWB Work-Party of 2021

Read about our visit to Chaddington Lock on 14th April here. 

If you want to join our 'free outdoor gym' as a Work-Party volunteer, please e-mail John Bower on john.bower@wbct.org.uk .

How you can help get the Canal in the plan!

Public consultation - RWB Neighbourhood Plan Review

The October Deluge 2020

On Wednesday 30th September 2020, the work-party cleared vegetation from Chaddington Spill-weir and the culverts under Bincknoll Lane in preparation for the threatened Storm Alex. It was not a moment too soon.  October 2020 started with a change of weather on the first day. For four days, our area had over 120 millimetres of rain, filling the canal well above normal levels. On Sunday 4th October, members took photos from east to west, which you can see by clicking here.