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 18th – Saturday 24th October 2026
Tuesday 20th October: Work Party: Those wishing to eat breakfast should meet at the Roadhouse Cafe in Clydach at 8am. Volunteers should assemble at 9am in Coed Gwilym Park. The gardens need further attention but the main task will be to smooth the premixed concrete into the shuttering prepared last week. Tuesday 20th October: Trustees…
Read More Work Party: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Today the volunteers assembled in Coed Gwilym Park to enjoy the autumn sun and tackle a couple of tasks. Jean, Moira, Dianne and Gary tidied the gardens and surrounding areas. Having been neglected for a few weeks, they were badly in need of attention and now look so much better. Kev cleaned a trailer that…
Read More Blanket Workshop: Saturday 7th November 2026
Following on from the great success of the first blanket workshop, Sarah from Thread Of Heaven has agreed to host a second one, on Saturday 7th November in the Swansea Canal Centre. Booking is essential so please contact Sarah directly – full details are in the poster. Find Sarah on Facebook.
Read More The Week Ahead: Sunday 11th – Saturday 17th October 2026
Tuesday 13th October: Work Party: Those wishing to eat breakfast should meet at the Roadhouse Cafe in Clydach at 8am. Volunteers should assemble at 9am in Coed Gwilym Park. The gardens need attention but the main task will be to prepare a base for additional canoe and kayak storage.
Read More Work Party: Tuesday 6th October 2026
Today was another game of three halves, with the added bonus of miserable drizzle up to tea time. Moira and Sharon battled against the elements to weed the Canal Centre gardens, this time without photographic proof. Most of the action was further up the canal. Alan, Aled and James continued to build the dividing wall…
Read More Blanket Making Workshop, Saturday 3rd October 2026
Sarah from Threadofheaven ran a blanket making workshop on Saturday in the Swansea Canal Centre. Everyone enjoyed the day, especially the lovely buffet! The blankets were knitted from scratch during the session! Find Sarah on Facebook.
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