The Melksham, Chippenham and Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has received the charity’s annual Tony Davy Award, named in memory of its former chairman. It recognises the group which provided the most support over the previous year, through work parties, fundraising events, public talks and other activities. The Melksham, Chippenham and Calne branch provided 9,799 hours, with an estimated value of almost £170,000. Branch chairman Dave Maloney said: “We’re always amazed by the commitment of our volunteers who work throughout the year to bring this wonderful waterway back to life. “There’s something for everyone.”The aim of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is to restore the waterway from the Kennet & Avon Canal near Melksham to the Thames & Severn Canal near Cricklade and the River Thames near Abingdon, connecting Chippenham, Calne, Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon.

Source: The Times December 14, 2023 15:11 UTC