The Basingstoke Canal Society @BasingstokeCS
The Basingstoke Canal Society is a registered charity and guardian of the Basingstoke Canal, campaigning and fundraising for its sustainable future. basingstoke-canal.org.uk Surrey and Hampshire, UK Joined March 2015-
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10/60 🌉 Spot the names on bridges Many bridges along the Canal have names as well as numbers. Next time you're out exploring, see how many you can find! Find more inspiration in our 60 Things to Do on the #BasingstokeCanal guide: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #History
9/60 🐟 Identify the types of fish in the Canal Beneath the surface lives a surprising variety of fish. How many different species can you spot or learn to recognise on your next visit? Discover more ideas in our 60 Things to Do guide: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #CanalLife
8/60 🪰 Spot different coloured dragonflies The Canal is a great place to see dragonflies & damselflies in summer. Keep an eye out for flashes of blue, red & emerald along the water's edge! See all 60 Things to Do on the #BasingstokeCanal: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #Wildlife
Hello September! 🍂💙 This month’s beautiful #BasingstokeCanalSociety calendar photo is “Paddling at Barley Mow” by Peter Johnson. A lovely reminder that there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Canal as summer turns to autumn. #CanalPhotography #September
#OdihamRaftRace returns! 📅 Sunday 6 September 1–5pm 📍 Colt Hill Wharf, Odiham Watch the main race at 2pm & Tug-O-War at 3.30pm! Stalls, licensed bar & hot food. FREE entry Raising funds for Accessible Boating & the #BasingstokeCanalSociety 💙 #FamilyFun
⚠️ #CanalUpdate Due to ongoing low water levels, Mytchett Pound is now closed to all unpowered craft until further notice. Boat hire from the Canal Centre is also unavailable. The existing closure to powered boats remains in place. #BasingstokeCanal #NavigationUpdate
7/60 🚤 Watch the boats go by Find a quiet spot, sit back and enjoy watching narrowboats and other craft make their way along the canal. It's a great way to slow down and unwind! See all 60 Things to Do on the #BasingstokeCanal here: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #CanalLife
6/60 🦋 Look for butterflies Sunny days are perfect for spotting butterflies along the canal, with wildflowers providing a feast for many different species. Discover more ideas in our 60 Things to Do on the #BasingstokeCanal guide: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #Nature
Society Trustees, Celia Griffiths (Secretary) & David Wall (Treasurer) were delighted to welcome members of Surrey County Council's #YourFundSurrey team aboard the new #KittyII Applications are closed but SCC continues to monitor funded projects, incl. its contribution to KittyII
5/60 🚲 Cycle the towpath (where permitted) Explore miles of beautiful canal scenery by bike. Please be considerate of other towpath users and take it steady. Find more inspiration in our 60 Things to Do on the #BasingstokeCanal guide: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #Cycling
📸 One week left to enter! Entries for the 2027 #BasingstokeCanal #CalendarPhotoCompetition close 31 July. Send your best landscape, high-resolution photos to [email protected]. Amateur photographers only. Social media entries can't be accepted. Good luck!
⚠️ #BlueGreenAlgae update No confirmed cases on the #BasingstokeCanal, but warmer weather increases the risk. Keep children & pets away from suspected algae & seek medical/veterinary advice if anyone becomes unwell after contact with the water. More info: tinyurl.com/mry6d5d8
🎉 BCS Corporate Membership is here! Help support the #BasingstokeCanal in its 60th year. Join our new Corporate Membership scheme or book a volunteer day for your team. Find out more: basingstoke-canal.org.uk/corporate-memb… #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Volunteering #BCS60
Our friends from The Mikron Theatre are back close to the Canal on Tuesday 21st July & will be performing “Wensleydale Whey" at The Mill House, North Warnborough, Odiham RG29 1ET. #OutdoorTheatre #HampshireEvents @mikrontheatre
4/60 🎣 Go fishing in season with a licence The Canal is home to species including roach, perch and pike. Remember to check the season and make sure you have the appropriate licence before you cast off. Discover more: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60
3/60 🐦 Spot a heron Grey herons are a familiar sight along the Canal. Stand quietly by the water and you may see one waiting patiently for its next meal. See all 60 things to see and do along the canal: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #BasingstokeCanalSociety
🎉 Save the date: 11 July from 12 noon! Celebrate our 60th anniversary at the Fox & Hounds, Fleet. Enjoy a BBQ, live music and a shuttle boat to Reading Road Wharf for displays and games from our archive and events teams. #BasingstokeCanal #BCS60 #CanalLife
2/60 🏄 View the Canal from a paddleboard A paddleboard offers a completely different perspective on the Canal, letting you get closer to the wildlife and enjoy the water at a slower pace. See all 60 things to see and do: tinyurl.com/5dwj8vma #BCS60 #BasingstokeCanalSociety
July in the 2026 BCS Calendar: Dusk at Eelmoor Flash by Stephen Sparkes. The warm evening light and dramatic summer sky capture the beauty and tranquillity of one of the canal’s special places. #BasingstokeCanal #EelmoorFlash #BCSCalendar2026
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