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 1st – Saturday 7th March 2026
Tuesday 3rd March: Work Party: Those wishing to eat breakfast should meet at the Roadhouse Cafe in Clydach at 8am. ***** UPDATED VENUES ***** Two locations for the work party at 9am: 1) Buried Lock site to continue to line the by-wash or 2) Swansea Canal Centre to mulch the flower beds, etc. Tuesday 3rd…
Read More Work Party: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Another warm and dry day saw the volunteers busy at two locations. Firstly, in Coed Gwilym Park, Gordon lead a team clearing the accumulated junk behind the canoe store. All the wood was cut into manageable chunks and then everything was taken to the skip at the Hidden Lock site. In addition, Sharon and James…
Read More Beginner Crochet Classes 2026
Beginner Crochet Classes are about to commence in the Swansea Canal Centre. This year there will be a rolling programme. Booking is essential so please contact Sarah {full contact details in the poster} to choose your starting date and enrol.
Read More The Week Ahead: Sunday 22nd – Saturday 28th February 2026
Tuesday 24th February: 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. One group will undertake various tasks at the Centre and another will go to Coed Gwilym Park where they will cement in place…
Read More Work Party: Tuesday 17th February 2026
Another rain-free if a little chilly winter day saw the volunteers meet up in Coed Gwilym Park. Most of the chaps started by clearing muck from the area outside the canoe store and then down the towpath. The ladies cleaned the life jackets. Several of them were infested with mould after a long time in…
Read More The Week Ahead: Sunday 15th – Saturday 21st February 2026
Tuesday 17th February: Work Party: Those wishing to eat breakfast should meet at the Roadhouse Cafe in Clydach at 8am. ****** CHANGE OF PLAN ****** Volunteers should assemble at 9am at the Canoe Store in Coed Gwilym Park, where we will undertake a variety of tasks.
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