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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 17th – Saturday 23rd May 2026
Sunday 17th 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 “Canoes”…
Read More Work Party: Tuesday 12th May 2026
It was another day of déjà vu as our volunteers returned to the Buried Lock site this Tuesday. Diane and Jean headed for Coed Gwilym Park first thing to tackle weeds, thistles and a particularly imposing bramble in borders around the canoe store – sadly no photos of their efforts. More déjà vu – Lance…
Read More The Week Ahead: Sunday 10th – Saturday 16th May 2026
Sunday 10th 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 “Canoes”…
Read More Work Party: Tuesday 5th May 2026
A rather small group of volunteers, depleted by illness and holidays met today in nice conditions that was really warm when the sun came out. John Gw and Kev stayed at the Canal Centre where they repaired the roof on our small box trailer – sorry chaps, no photo. The rest of the gang…
Read More Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund – Grants Awarded in 2026
The Swansea Canal Society is pleased to announce two successful grant awards from the Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund, Round 18, 2026. The first grant, for £2,000, is to install an outdoor seating and garden area at the rear of the Swansea Canal Centre in Clydach, to allow schools, local groups, canal users…
Read More 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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