As a Society, we always enjoy our links with corporate volunteers, and this year has been no exception. Throughout the year, in conjunction with the BCA, the Volunteer Team Leaders have organised, hosted and led a number of successful events for a variety of companies willing to help out on the canal for a few […]
Mikron Theatre on Tuesday 16th August at The Mill House, North Warnborough After many hot weeks, the rain came to create uncertainty about an outdoor performance on the evening of 16th August. The indoor function room was made available by our hosts at The Mill House; however prospects for a clear evening and a large […]
There Are So Many Ways to Volunteer & Help – It’s Fun & Rewarding If you are interested in helping, please have a look on the website where you will find a list of volunteering opportunities. The roles are all fairly flexible and the crucial thing is that people want to help and ‘make things […]
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 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 […]