22 - 25 May 2026
22 - 25
May
2026
Talk: Wilts and Berks Canal Trust (Workshop)
On:Saturday 23rd May 2026
Starting at:11:30
Finishing at:12:30
Price:Donation
Where:Angel Function Room
A Hotel in the centre of town, not only a weekend home to festival goers not wanting to brave canvas, the Angel kindly allow the festival use of their function rooms for many of our concerts and workshops.
 

Join Dave Maloney, volunteer from the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, sharing wonderful stories of our local canal. This is a tale of history, community, and the long-term project to restore the UK’s longest canal right in our own backyard. Dave will pull back the curtain on the dedication of the volunteer workforce and show us how this monumental effort is not only reconnecting our history but also nurturing the natural world we all love. Come grab a seat, settle in, and hear how we’re bringing life back to our local waters.

Wilts and Berks Canal Trust
We are restoring 70 miles of canal and towpath for the benefit of local communities, wildlife and leisure.
Tom Guest
Tom Guest is a life-long folkie and first time compare, who will introduce an enthralling array of acts with his trademark irreverent humour and wit.