VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!
Bill Lambert, our society volunteer coordinator only had himself and Pete and John turn up to help out at the kilns today (Wednesday 24th) John also had to leave at...
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 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
We hold monthly meetings at the Meeting Room, Alvechurch Boat Centre, Scarfield Wharf, B48 7SQ just behind the Weighbridge Pub. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month. In July & August we usually go on a guided walk and meet elsewhere. Visitors are always welcome.
MoreJoin Us
Some benefits of membership include our monthly magazine '58', issued 10 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 its own 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. You can also arrange a half day or full day trip for small groups.
REVD ALAN WHITE
We were saddened to learn of the passing of our society historian Revd. Alan White a few days ago. We now have the funeral details, sent to us in an...
SELLY OAK PARK FESTIVAL
Friends of Selly Oak Park are holding a Festival! Our society will be joining forces with the Lapal Canal Trust (LCT) on the 10th June at Selly Oak Park. LCT...
NARROW BOATING FOR BEGINNERS
Jennifer Petkus from Denver, Colorado has been cycling the canals of England. She recently called in to the Tardebigge Lime Kilns to see how work was progressing on the kilns...
MEETINGS FOR 2017
Unless otherwise stated all meetings begin at 7.45pm. We meet at Alvechurch Boat Centre just behind The Weighbridge Pub, B47 7SQ unless it’s a society walk when other arrangements will...
BCNS MARATHON CHALLENGE
The event is open to everyone with a boat licensed for use on British Waterways canals. Historic working boats and pairs are also welcome. It’s a friendly competition, starting at...
ST RICHARD’S CANAL FESTIVAL 2017
This annual event took place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend and has now finished. The ‘Great Droitwich Duck Race’ took place at 4.30pm on the Monday and very...
NETWORK RAIL HELP OUT!
Massive thanks to the guys from Network Rail whho spent a day with us at the Lime Kilns. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed it.
PLEASE DON’T FEED DUCKS BREAD
Last year Canal & River Trust launched a campaign as 6 million loaves of bread were thrown into our canals and rivers by well-intentioned people feeding the ducks each year....
ED HELPS FEATURE
Ed Helps, Managing Director of ABC Leisure, is featured in this article on Canal & River Trust website. Ed is helping WBDCS organise St Richard’s Festival 2017.
TOWPATH COLLAPSING AT HOPWOOD
C&RT contractors are working up at Hopwood today (December 20th) as the towpath is unsafe and collapsing in to the canal. Apparently there are fibre optic cables running under the...
UNLOCKING THE RIVER SEVERN
Caroline Kendall of Canal & River Trust has contacted our society with the following: The Unlocking the River Severn project is looking to gather feedback from the local community and...
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