. Charley Boorman is leading a team of celebrities as they #paddleboard the length of the Basingstoke Canal. The team, includes F1 champion Damon Hill , rugby star James Haskell and Harry Potter actor, James Phelps. All in aid of Movember UK Listen here bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

It may be wet out today, but the Goslings were soaking up the Sunshine earlier on in the week!

Some useful info from CRT that also applies on the Basingstoke Canal!

NAVIGATION NEWS Water levels have continued to drop off so we have made the decision to temporarily close Deepcut & Brookwood locks from the end of the day today. Ash Lock is currently still on 9-5 opening, but will also close to navigation from the end of day on 29th September.

NAVIGATION NEWS! Good news! With all the rainfall, the canal now has plenty of water and we are able to re-open both Ash Lock and the Deepcut and Brookwood lock flights as of today.

We have only TWO SPACES REMAINING on this years Santa Cruise trips - head over to our Facebook page for more details! facebook.com/basingstokecan…

RECRUITMENT! We are currently recruiting for Three job positions here at the Basingstoke Canal - head over to our Facebook page for more information! facebook.com/basingstokecan…

VOLUNTEER OPEN DAY! Come along to the Basingstoke Canal Centre on Saturday 5th March - see poster for more information!

CLOSE FISHING SEASON! Just a reminder to all on the Basingstoke Canal - we are now in the CLOSE SEASON for fishing as the canal is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The close season lasts until June 15th!

NAVIGATION UPDATE For all the latest information about navigation on the Canal, head over to our facebook page! facebook.com/basingstokecan…

Here at the Basingstoke Canal Centre Campsite, we also ask that you do not use disposable BBQs, as stated in our Terms and Conditions!

WARM WEATHER SAFETY Although the weather is warm outside, please keep cool on the towpath, rather than entering the water. See the link for more information from CRT on the importance of staying out of the water during the warmer weather. canalrivertrust.org.uk/.../summer-wat…...

Visitors to the Basingstoke Canal Basingstoke Canal are being advised to take extra care as a result of the lower water levels on some sections of waterway following an extended period of dry weather hants.gov.uk/News/20221008B… Surrey County Council News Rushmoor Council @HantsCS

Just a reminder about water safety along the Canal - although the temperatures aren't as hot, please remain out of the water. Especially with the low water levels at the moment, due to the lack of rainfall.

SOLD OUT! All our Santa trips are sold out here at the Canal Centre, but our friends at Accessible Boating in Odiham are also running an event to visit Santa. For further information, visit their website at the link below. accessibleboating.org.uk

A new code for paddlers has been launched by Great British Canoeing The #PaddlersCode aims to help people enjoy our waterways responsibly. It sets out what paddlers can do to protect our environment, respect other users and safely enjoy being on the water 👉 paddlerscode.info

It may be March, but these were the Snowy scenes on the Canal this morning🌨️❄️

📣 See here for the latest update on the Basingstoke Canal diesel spillage #woking #basingstokecanal orlo.uk/sLqe6

📣 For the latest update regarding the Diesel spillage in Woking, please see our Facebook page ‘Basingstoke Canal’ .