Restoring 70 miles of canal and towpath for the benefit of local communities, wildlife and leisure
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The Mary Archard being launched

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at the Melksham Food and River Festival in King George V Park. There's lots to do for the whole family, boat trips, canoeing on the River Avon, a children's funfair, face painting, rides on Frankie the canal horse, cookery demonstrations, live music and many artisan food and produce stalls to browse plus plenty of hot food & drink stalls and an onsite bar for whenever you need some refreshment.

See the event web-site here

Download your copy of this year's Festival programme here

The Trust will be running boat trips on The Mary Archard, more information here. Trust members will be on land too, to  spread the word about the Wilts & Berks Canal. 

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