WiltsBerks.bsky.social
@wiltsberks.bsky.social
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust. Our mission is to restore a blue and green corridor of tow path, Canal and wildlife path for all the benefits for the community to enjoy, from Semington, Wiltshire to Abingdon in Oxfordshire. (Formerly Berkshire).
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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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.
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: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It's time to book for Christmas!! 🎅🤶🧑🎄☃️❄️⭐🦌🛷🕯️🔔🍪🍽️🎁🎄🍪🌲🌰🎄♥️✅
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
It's time to book for Christmas!! 🎅🤶🧑🎄☃️❄️⭐🦌🛷🕯️🔔🍪🍽️🎁🎄🍪🌲🌰🎄♥️✅
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It's time to book for Christmas!! 🎅🤶🧑🎄☃️❄️⭐🦌🛷🕯️🔔🍪🍽️🎁🎄🍪🌲🌰🎄♥️✅
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
Book now: call 07401220076 (NO TEXT).
OR email: 2Santa@wbct.org.uk
#wbct #xmassanta #dragonflysantatrips
#dragonflyboattrips #swindon #swindonsanta
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
For times & further information see our website
wbct.org.uk/2025-agm/
Picture 🖼️:credit Robert Rose Artist
October 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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
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: clerk@wroughton.gov.uk
Phone: 01793 814735
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: clerk@wroughton.gov.uk
Phone: 01793 814735
October 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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: clerk@wroughton.gov.uk
Phone: 01793 814735
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: clerk@wroughton.gov.uk
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/
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/
October 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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/
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
Dragonfly.Recruitment@WBCT.org.uk
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
Dragonfly.Recruitment@WBCT.org.uk
October 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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
Dragonfly.Recruitment@WBCT.org.uk
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
Dragonfly.Recruitment@WBCT.org.uk
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...
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...
September 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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...
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...
September 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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/
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/
September 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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/
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/
wbct.org.uk/join-page/
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust – A WATERWAY FOR GOOD
wbct.org.uk
September 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Welcome 😁 to become an affiliated member and pledge your support 👇
wbct.org.uk/join-page/
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/
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/
September 5, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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/
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 Dave.Maloney@wbct.org.uk
with the words you want on the slate.
so why not take this opportunity to sponsor. Simply scan the bar code and email Dave.Maloney@wbct.org.uk
with the words you want on the slate.
September 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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 Dave.Maloney@wbct.org.uk
with the words you want on the slate.
so why not take this opportunity to sponsor. Simply scan the bar code and email Dave.Maloney@wbct.org.uk
with the words you want on the slate.
Book your place now!
A super evening, bar available and a tombola 😁
Email: Swindonevents@wbct.org.uk
A super evening, bar available and a tombola 😁
Email: Swindonevents@wbct.org.uk
September 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Book your place now!
A super evening, bar available and a tombola 😁
Email: Swindonevents@wbct.org.uk
A super evening, bar available and a tombola 😁
Email: Swindonevents@wbct.org.uk
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...
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...
September 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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...
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...
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...
September 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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...
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
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
August 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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
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/
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/
July 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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/
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/
Run by volunteers
Book online: or by phone.
wbct.org.uk/dragonfly/
July 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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/
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 Peggy-Sue.Ford@wbct.org.uk
And book today 😁
#quiznight
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 Peggy-Sue.Ford@wbct.org.uk
And book today 😁
#quiznight
June 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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 Peggy-Sue.Ford@wbct.org.uk
And book today 😁
#quiznight
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 Peggy-Sue.Ford@wbct.org.uk
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.
Another addition of giving the community colourful and beautifully displayed information.
June 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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.
Another addition of giving the community colourful and beautifully displayed information.
Spaces available, book today 😁
June 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Spaces available, book today 😁
It's half term!
Dragonfly is running boat trips tomorrow (Wednesday 28th).
Book now
Email: boat.bookings@wbct.org.uk
Or call 07401220076
(No text messages).
Dragonfly is running boat trips tomorrow (Wednesday 28th).
Book now
Email: boat.bookings@wbct.org.uk
Or call 07401220076
(No text messages).
May 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It's half term!
Dragonfly is running boat trips tomorrow (Wednesday 28th).
Book now
Email: boat.bookings@wbct.org.uk
Or call 07401220076
(No text messages).
Dragonfly is running boat trips tomorrow (Wednesday 28th).
Book now
Email: boat.bookings@wbct.org.uk
Or call 07401220076
(No text messages).
Join us today at this wonderful event!
See you there ✅
See you there ✅
May 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Join us today at this wonderful event!
See you there ✅
See you there ✅