Dogmersfield Flower Show We arrived on a dismal day and pitched both our gazebos and the Buzzer Box in our usual place by the fence. Thankfully, the sun came out after the vintage vehicles arrived and brought local visitors to a well-attended country show. Our second gazebo was used to display and sell some green […]
Basingstoke Festival of Transport The events team turned out in force at the Basingstoke Festival of Transport on Sunday 19th of May. After a chilly start, the sun brought out the residents of Basingstoke to view the amazing display of vehicles and the stall was well attended, with people making enquiries and willing to chat. […]
We attended the Thornycroft community event in April, the deputy mayor of Basingstoke and Deane visited our display and was enthusiastic about the ‘Last Five Miles’ project. Following the Greening Fleet environment event in March, we were invited to join other environmental organisations on a walk to view areas where the council can work with […]
Grab your cameras, seize the day, and snap a perfect picture along the canal for our Calendar Photo Competition. We are looking for the best 13 shots of our wonderful waterway from which to create our 2025 calendar. The calendar will go on sale and all the proceeds going towards helping the Basingstoke Canal Society’s […]
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2nd June: Surrey Heath Mayor’s Family Fun Day – Frimley Lodge Park (12 – 5pm) The glorious day brought families out to celebrate the Jubilee with a party atmosphere. Alison & Sandie set up the stall this time and made £99.60 in sales, £11.50 donations to the Kitty II fund from […]
Coronation of King George III Celebrations Promoting Community Volunteering – 7th May Surrey Heath Mayor’s Family Fun Day and Coronation Celebrations At Frimley Lodge Park we had a great stall and team promoting BCS membership and volunteering. The stall was visited by new local councillors who expressed interest in the canal and its benefits to […]
The Basingstoke Canal Society are running short festive trips on Saturdays 3rd, 10th and 17th December from the Woking Town Wharf, Brewery Road, GU214LJ between 11:00am and 2:15pm. Mulled wine and mince pies can be purchased from the nearby Kiwi and Scot boat and can be taken on board. Tickets are £5 each for Adults, £3 each for children […]
We have two opportunities for you to view and buy the 2023 Basingstoke Canal Society Calendar, Christmas cards and jigsaw. How about the gift of BCS Membership for a year? For an individual, group or family who enjoy the canal – an ideal and environmentally friendly gift. We will also have the BCS books and […]