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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · 1h

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: [email protected]

Phone: 01793 814735

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · 1d

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/

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · 6d

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
[email protected]

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · 21d

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...

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · 24d

This week!
Come and join us 😄✅👍
#swindon #swindonbingo #SwindonEvents

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · 29d

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/

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Sep 7

Welcome 😁 to become an affiliated member and pledge your support 👇
wbct.org.uk/join-page/

Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust – A WATERWAY FOR GOOD

wbct.org.uk

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Sep 5

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/

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 [email protected]
with the words you want on the slate.

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Book your place now!
A super evening, bar available and a tombola 😁
Email: [email protected]

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Sep 2

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...

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Jul 11

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/

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Jul 4

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/

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Jun 21

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 [email protected]
And book today 😁
#quiznight

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Jun 16

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.

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Spaces available, book today 😁

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · May 27

It's half term!
Dragonfly is running boat trips tomorrow (Wednesday 28th).
Book now

Email: [email protected]
Or call 07401220076
(No text messages).

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · May 26

Join us today at this wonderful event!
See you there ✅

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · May 25

The social group Whitecross Club booked on our boat Dragonfly.
A very enjoyable time was had by all and what a lovely group of people.
Dragonfly is running today and tomorrow for walk-ons, better to book!
Email: [email protected]
Or call 07401220076
(No text messages)

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · May 21

See this wonderful video by Cruising The Cut
Our animated 🤗 Chair of Trustees Martin Hollis helps with others explain the reasons 🤝🦆
Also spotted in the background, Trustee and Royal Wootton Bassett chair Steve Bacon 😁

Enjoy...link below 👇
youtu.be/snlxdjq-QGY?...
#cruisingthecut

369. The impossible challenge? Restoring 250-year-old British canals

YouTube video by CruisingTheCut

youtu.be

WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · May 19

THE CANAL IS HEALTHY ✅
There have been many reports about the dead fish and we will continue to monitor.
What we have seen today is that the fish, bird life and insect life are very well and thriving ongoing.

These photos were taken today by our member Peggy-Sue Ford.

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · May 19

The first load down the canal for over 100 years!

You can support the work of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust here

www.wbct.org.uk/get-involved...

And watch the video here

youtu.be/OnKwbuVzCI8?...

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WiltsBerks.bsky.social @wiltsberks.bsky.social · May 15

We had a great day within Swindon yesterday. The sun was shining on all of us!
We were joined for a corporate day, by company EdenRed who came to our call for help to resurface the tow path near Beavans Bridge. Thanks to a grant from Barret Homes.
The team worked hard and had a great time 🫵💎💪✅🦆🙏