Swansea Canal Society receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Swansea Canal Society has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. It is the MBE for volunteer groups.
“Regenerating the Swansea Canal as a community asset for active recreation and as a heritage visitor destination.”
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Work Party: Tuesday 10th December 2024
Oh, Storm Darragh – What have you done? A chilly day was devoted mostly to removing trees from the cut. Thank goodness for some hard labour to keep us warm. Most of the vols went to Coed Gwilym park but Martin stayed at the Canal Centre doing what Martin does best – gardening! Two trees…
Read More The Week Ahead: Sunday 8th – Saturday 14th December 2024
Tuesday 10th December: Work Party: Those wishing to eat breakfast should meet at the Roadhouse Cafe in Clydach at 8am. Volunteers should assemble at 9am at the Swansea Canal Centre in Clydach. We will continue with the clearance above Pont John. Wednesday 11th December: Christmas Quiz. Full details in the poster above. Admission by pre-bought…
Read More Work Party: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Today was rather chilly but nice and bright – just the weather to encourage vigorous volunteering! We split into two groups, with one at Bridge 8 removing the last of the fallen tree and the other planting trees in the Hidden Lock site. At Bridge 8 while we were launching “Nellie”, Alan took the opportunity…
Read More Christmas Market – Saturday 14th December 2024
Join us in the Swansea Canal Centre for a small Christmas fayre. Craft, books and other goodies will be on sale. Full details in the poster.
Read More Co-op Store in Clydach Reopens, 29th November 2024
Our chairman Gordon and trustee Sharon were honoured to be invited to cut the ribbon at the unveiling of the newly revamped Coop store in Clydach today. The refreshed store looks lovely, and magically bigger! We are very grateful to the Coop and all the members who have supported us through the Local Community Fund.…
Read More The Week Ahead: Sunday 1st – Saturday 7th December 2024
Tuesday 3rd December: Work Party: Those wishing to eat breakfast should meet at the Roadhouse Cafe in Clydach at 8am. Volunteers should assemble at 9am at either (A) the Riverside Resource Centre where we will be removing the last of the large tree, clearing the towpath and, weather permitting, pointing Bridge 8 or (B) the…
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