An open day on a local stretch of the Wilts & Berks Canal has raised much-needed funds to support its restoration.
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust hosted the event at Pewsham Locks, north of Lacock, on Saturday 10thAugust.
The day included a pop-up café and tours of the worksite, together with boat rides along the stretch which has already been rebuilt.
The Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the charity received £334 in donations.
Brian Wright, chair of the events committee, said: “We were delighted to welcome so many people, especially those visiting for the first time – they were fascinated by the history of the former waterway between Melksham and Chippenham and how we’re bringing it back to life.
“The boat rides were particularly popular, with passengers joined by herons flying overhead and moorhens moving among the reeds, and the café was busy throughout the day.
“We’d like to thank everyone who attended.”
Additional open days will be held on the Saturdays of 14th September and 12th October, from 10am to 3pm, with boat rides from 12.30pm.
Refreshments and boat rides are available by cash donation or by scanning a QR code.
Visit www.wbct.org.uk/mcc-events for further details, including directions – please note there is no parking on-site – or email brian.wright@wbct.org.uk
Pictured: Boat rides on the Wilts & Berks Canal at Pewsham Locks
