At the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2022, the membership voted on and passed with a significant majority two special resolutions. These were: THAT the registered (that is, the formal, official) name of the Company be changed to The Basingstoke Canal Society THAT with effect from the conclusion of the meeting the [new] Articles of Association …. […]
To all Members, Volunteers and Friends of the Canal. Please join us to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Basingstoke Canal Please come and join us on Saturday 14th May to celebrate the delayed 30th Anniversary of the restoration and reopening of the Basingstoke Canal. We are joining in the Surrey Heath […]
Introduction When the Canal Society converted from being a members’ club to a limited company in 1977, it adopted a Memorandum and a set of Articles of Association which have remained unchanged since that time. Revisions to company law and to the way in which the Society governs its affairs has led to a review […]
After an absence of a year, the Society is supporting another Raft Race to be held at Colt Hill, Odiham on 5th September. The Race is being sponsored by Galleon Marine, Odiham Parish Council and 6 local businesses. Eight teams have already entered for the Race. The event will also include canoe demonstrations to be […]