HUDDLESFORD HERITAGE GATHERING
A small group of society members popped along to this bi-annual event, arranged by LHCRT on the weekend of 23rd/24th September 2017. Thousands of visitors turned out for an exceptional...
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month, in the Meeting Room at Alvechurch Boat Centre, Scarfield Wharf, B48 7SQ (just behind The Weighbridge pub) except July & August when we have our Summer Walks and usually meet elsewhere.
Please check out our ‘Meetings For 2017’ panel below for details. Visitors and non-members are very welcome. Please arrive for a 7.45pm start (unless otherwise stated). All meetings are subject to change and any changes will be notified on this website and also facebook.com/wbdcs.org.uk.
JOIN US
Some benefits of membership:
A bi-monthly magazine the “58”.
Monthly talks that are both entertaining and enlightening.
Visits to other waterways.
Boat gatherings and social events.
Access to a comprehensive library of waterway related books.
ABOUT US
We were formed in 1969 to promote the restoration, conservation and improvement of the canal and adjacent waterways for the use and benefit of the public. In 2010, the society changed its name to the Worcester Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society following the opening of the Droitwich Canals.
CECILIA
The Society owns a 70ft narrowboat ‘CECILIA’. This 8-berth boat is used to offer holidays to groups of people and other charities that would not normally have the opportunity of experiencing the inland waterways.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month in the Meeting Room at Alvechurch Boat Centre, Scarfield Wharf, B48 7SQ just behind the Weighbridge Pub. Start time is 7.45pm. In July and August we usually go on a guided walk and meet elsewhere. Visitors are always very welcome.
MoreJoin Us
Some benefits of membership include our monthly magazine '58', issued 6 times a year. Monthly talks that are both entertaining and enlightening. Visits to other waterways, boat gatherings and social events. Access to a comprehensive library of waterway related books.
MoreAbout Us
We were formed in 1969 to promote the restoration, conservation and improvement of the canal and adjacent waterways for the use and benefit of the public. In 2010 we changed our name to the Worcester-Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society following the opening of the Droitwich Canals.
Cecilia
The Society owns a 70ft. narrowboat 'Cecilia'. This 8-berth boat is used to offer outings and educational trips to groups of people and other charities that might not normally have the opportunity of experiencing the inland waterways. Please contact us for further information.
MEETINGS FOR 2017/2018
All meetings begin at 7.45pm unless otherwise stated. We meet in the meeting room at Alvechurch Boat Centre just behind The Weighbridge Pub, B47 7SQ unless it’s a society walk...
SAVE HALESOWEN COUNTRYSIDE
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TARDEBIGGE FLIGHT CERTIFICATE
Canal & River Trust’s Customer Operations Supervisor, Tim Booker, has produced a certificate for boaters who have completed the Tardebigge Flight. Flyers about this will be displayed on the notice...
TARDEBIGGE LIME KILNS HERITAGE WEEKEND
The Worcester-Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society recently held an open weekend at the Tardebigge Lime Kilns on the weekend of 9th & 10th September 10am-5pm. This was part of the...
SOCIETY MAGAZINE ’58’
Our canal society magazine ’58’ will now be produced bi-monthly. This was agreed at the AGM on 5th September. The next edition will be November/December and be available at the...
ST RICHARD’S CANAL FESTIVAL 2018
The St Richard’s Canal Festival will be taking place in Vines Park, Droitwich Spa on Friday May 4th – Monday May 7th 2018. The classic cars (days to be confirmed)...
CATTLE IN THE CUT!
Some cattle recently got stuck in the W&B near Alvechurch. All were rescued very quickly by the fire brigade. No cows or firemen were injured in the operation.
VOLUNTEER NEWS
OUR REGULAR LIME KILNS PROJECT . . . … Why not spend a few hours or a day at our Lime Kilns conservation project – Future Dates are: September Wed...
SOCIETY WALK 1st AUGUST
Our walk visited the W&B feeder from the River Rea at Kings Norton. This very informative and interesting walk attracted a lot of people who were interested in discovering the...
VANDALS DRAIN THE W&B CANAL!
Reported in The Worcester News 31st May : Canal and Rivers Trust criticises vandals after water drained from Worcester and Birmingham Canal. VANDALS are being blamed for emptying a stretch...
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!
Our society is always looking for volunteers to help us out on the various projects that we are involved with. Sadly, of late, we never have enough people coming forward...
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