The Basingstoke Canal Society

Could you help at the Basingstoke Canal Society’s summer event stands? We attend local events to share the canal’s story and history. It’s flexible, fun and there’s no commitment. Find out more: volunteer@basingstoke-canal.org.uk basingstoke-canal.org.uk/volu.../apply-… #BasingstokeCanal #BCS60

Accessibile Boating have also now published their Cruise charter schedule for 2026 🗓️ tinyurl.com/4x23v8ep #basingstokecanal #basingstoke_canal_society #bc

March Chobham Talk 18 March, 8pm – Chobham Parish Pavilion. Talk by Kent, Surrey & Sussex #AirAmbulance about their vital work in our area – hopefully never needed on the canal! #BasingstokeCanal #BCS60

Great work by the Tuesday #Volunteer Group tidying the area around Lock 1, including the dilapidated footbridge. Thanks too to #NationalTrust volunteers for clearing Hydrocotyle (Floating Pennywort) towards the Wey Navigation – the difference is amazing. #BasingstokeCanal

Mother’s Day trips... Sun 15 March 🌸🌺 John Pinkerton II at Odiham. A small gift for every mum. Limited spaces on the 10am & 2.00pm trips. basingstoke-canal.org.uk/book-a-boat-tr… Kitty at Woking running a Cream Tea cruise. basingstoke-canal.org.uk/events/cream-t… #BasingstokeCanal #BCS60

March’s calendar image: Paddleboarding at Frimley Green by Graham Corser. A calm moment on the #BasingstokeCanal beneath the bridge.

February in the 2026 BCS Calendar: Mytchett Moorings by Paul Deach – a stunning glimpse of the Basingstoke Canal! #BasingstokeCanal #CanalPhotography

#BCSVolunteer Opportunity Can you help keep our 1,300 members records up to date by monitoring renewals, updating data & providing reports? Basic IT skills/MS Excel needed (WordPress training provided). Respect for confidential data essential. See tinyurl.com/4sd4jda #BCS60

BCS Lengthsmen = eyes & ears of the canal 👀 This vital role keeps the canal safe by monitoring litter, leaks, erosion & vandalism and carrying out routine tasks. In 2025, our 94 volunteers carried out 3,032 patrols – that’s 7,580 hours of dedication! 🙌 #Volunteers #BCS60

Chobham Talk, 21 Jan 7.30pm Join us as we launch celebrations for 60 years of the #BasingstokeCanalSociety. Bring along memorabilia (eg photos) and share your stories of fond times spent at the canal with colleagues, friends & family. #BCS60

Huge thanks to Sarah Horton of Fleet 💙 2556 km walked, 1160 run, 732 cycled = 4448 km of leg-powered adventure! Exploring coasts, rivers & canals and raising almost £800 for the #BasingstokeCanalSociety🙌 Truly inspiring. facebook.com/share/p/1BgLNu… #SheWalksTheWaterways

⚠️Ongoing incident near Lock 7, Woking. Diesel traced to a Thames Water outflow after heavy rain. Despite daily monitoring by @BCATeam & EA, the issue continues, affecting #Wildlife & keeping navigation closed. Please avoid the area & don’t disturb spill booms. #ProtectOurCanals

Last few 2026 Basingstoke Canal Calendars left! Featuring “Frimley Top Lock & Dry Dock” by Neil Barton Order now 👉 basingstoke-canal.org.uk/product/2026-b… All proceeds support the Basingstoke Canal Society’s work 💚 #BasingstokeCanal #2026Calendar

🎉 Celebrating 60 years! Join us at #ChobhamTalks 📷 21 Jan 2026, 7:30 pm, as the BCS team shares plans for our #60thAnniversary & welcomes your input on this milestone year. #BasingstokeCanal #CanalCommunity #AnniversaryCelebration #BCSEvents

Our BCS team had a wonderful time at the Frimley Green Christmas Fayre! 🎄✨ Crafts, food, music, stalls & mulled wine made it a festive treat for all. 🍷🎶 #BasingstokeCanal #ChristmasFayre #FestiveFun #CommunitySpirit

Gifts & Stocking Fillers Looking for canal-themed Christmas gifts? 🎁🎄 Explore our new Nature Booklet, books, maps, children’s book, boat-trip vouchers & beautiful Christmas cards! basingstoke-canal.org.uk/shop/ #ChristmasShopping #GiftIdeas #ShopLocal

Our West End #WorkParty is busy clearing saplings along Colt Hill → Barley Mow Wharf to improve canal navigation! Meeting 2 Fridays/month, they’re making great progress & hope to reach Winchfield before bird-nesting starts again.👏🏻 #BasingstokeCanal #CanalMaintenance #Volunteers

Our #BasingstokeCanal Society #2026Calendar is out now! 📆✨ Filled with stunning competition photos and now in a larger A4 size. Only £8.50 incl. P&P - grab yours before they sell out! basingstoke-canal.org.uk/shop/ #CanalLife #ShopSmall #ChristmasGifts

⚠️ #CanalAlert – 8 Dec Fallen tree at Blacksmith’s Bridge partially blocks navigation. 🌿 @BCATeam hope to clear within 7 days. Navigation booked 50 m downstream. Towpath open. #BasingstokeCanal #BCATeam #NavigationUpdate

Wonderful afternoon for our Canal Christmas volunteers at the #FleetChristmas Festivities on 26 Nov!✨ Bubble fun for the kids and a cosy stall with cards, calendars, memberships & info. Huge well done to the team for braving the cold!❄️ #FestiveFun #basingstoke_canal_society