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We are a society run by volunteers who are all enthusiastic about maintaining, improving and restoring the canal. We are always looking for new volunteers to help us in a range of ways from administration, fundraising, working on the canal, to working on our Canoe Hire Project. All abilities and ages are welcome

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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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The Week Ahead: Sunday 3rd – Saturday 9th May 2026

  Sunday 3rd May: Canoes & Kayaks for hire at Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach. First hire 10am, last boat out at 2pm so please arrive no later than 1.45pm. Cost of one hour hire: Canadian canoe £12; Raft (two canoes) £20; Single kayak £6, Double kayak £12. Booking not needed. Full details and conditions under…
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Work Party: Tuesday 28th April 2026

Logistical issues meant that we had to work today at the Canal Centre rather than the Buried Lock as originally planned. Nothing daunted, we quickly reorganised and set to on a day that was rather chilly and windy but dry. The gardeners tended to the flower beds and Chris M mowed around the stone barge.…
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Birchgrove Comp Outdoor Learning Group, April 2026

This morning the outdoor learning group from Birchgrove Comprehensive School joined us in Coed Gwilym Park. Half the group did great work bashing Himalayan Balsam, the others picked litter. Find of the day was a small bike! Meanwhile Alan, John Grav and Sharon took down the old faded sign on the canoe store, and replaced…
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“KatRoams” on the Swansea Canal

Take a look at this charming Facebook post made by “KatRoams” as she explores the Swansea Canal.
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The Week Ahead: Sunday 26th April – Saturday 2nd May 2026

Sunday 26th April: Canoes & Kayaks for hire at Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach. First hire 10am, last boat out at 2pm so please arrive no later than 1.45pm. Cost of one hour hire: Canadian canoe £12; Raft (two canoes) £20; Single kayak £6, Double kayak £12. Booking not needed. Full details and conditions under “Canoes”…
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Work Party: Tuesday 21st April 2026

Today saw our volunteers having more fun in the sun at the Hebron Road Canal Centre. Moira, Christina and Diane tended the borders again, both behind the building and alongside the road – more weeds out and more plants in! All the gardens are looking splendid in the Spring sunshine! John Gw installed a handy…
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