My local charity of the week is Wilts and Berks Canal Trust. Since 2012 The Trust has been growing and developing into a professional restoration body, planning and managing the most complex and largest waterway restoration project in the UK. Along the way, the charity has organised river and canal festivals, purchased both a pub and more land, and continue restoration both through their loyal volunteers and using major contractors.
Wilts and Berks Canal Trust aim to create a sustainable, accessible, and desirable destination for people and wildlife by restoring the historic Wilts & Berks Canal as a blue and green corridor through the region, adding economic, lifestyle, and biodiversity value as the canal winds its way through communities and landscapes. The charity wants to create an environment that both we and our children can be proud of.
The charity’s narrowboat, Dragonfly is a great way to see the restored section of the canal in Swindon. She can carry up to twelve passengers and has plenty of room inside, with heating for passengers if the weather is poor. In good weather, there is also plenty of room outside the cabin. Dragonfly Experience trips run from the landing stage at Waitrose in Wichelstowe. In December Dragonfly also runs Santa Trips. You can find out further information here https://www.wbct.org.uk/enjoy-discover/take-a-boat-trip-with-us
The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust have a number of vacancies and there are many ways that you can get involved and support this excellent local charity. To find out more, please visit the charity’s website here https://www.wbct.org.uk/
