As widely publicised by the Met Office this summer there has been a prolonged period of low rainfall dating back to last November, with most of England and Wales officially classified as being in drought. Met Office data widely published stated that we (in the south and east of England) experienced the driest 8-month period […]
Because of the unprecedented weather, the Society and BCA (Basingstoke Canal Authority) have issued a joint bulletin with guidance for use of the canal in drought conditions. Please note that boat trips by the Society are still going ahead, albeit with some changes and restrictions. To access the Special Bulletin, please click here. You can […]
Hampshire County Council have issued the following guidance for users of the Basingstoke Canal during this unprecedented hot weather. Lower water levels on sections of the Basingstoke Canal has prompted advice to visitors to take extra care so that everyone can continue to enjoy the Canal safely, while helping to safeguard the wildlife during these […]
The Information Boards have now all been installed – where is your nearest Board? You will recall that over a year ago we raised money from donations and grants to install a series of Information Boards along the canal which give the background on history, nature and local points of interest. We had a fantastic […]
The Society has recently completed a project to place 15 information boards along the canal towpath. You can read more about the project by clicking here. Below you will find images of each of the towpath boards.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Thursday 2nd June was a superb sunny day that brought families out to Frimley Lodge Park to enjoy arena events and variety of stalls for the Surrey Heath Mayor’s Family Fun Day. Enthusiastic volunteers were there to join in the fun and cheerfully provide information about the canal and Basingstoke Canal […]
As we approach the midway point in the year Kitty and her crew have delivered an outstanding achievement. We are on track to have carried well over 1,000 passengers by the end of July, with a forecast of 400 passengers (our best ever) for the month of July alone. As in previous years we are […]
The Basingstoke Canal Authority today issued this update regarding the ongoing effects the hot weather is having on the canal. From Fiona Shipp, Canal Manager, BCA With the hot weather, water levels in the Mytchett pound (between Ash lock and Deepcut lock 28) have continued to reduce without any substantial feed of water. We have […]