20 Jun 2020

Canal Cafe to re-open in July

The countdown begins We may not have a confirmed date just yet, but our Directors are busy planning for a small scale re-opening of the Canal Cafe in July. Thanks to a small group of volunteers, the ...

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20 Jun 2020

Photo competition update

Win £150 to spend with Imber Court Photo Training Our 2020 photographic competition is open to all amateur photographers with prizes for the best images. Entry is free. We will display the winning photographs at the Canal ...

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04 Jun 2020

It’s volunteers’ week

Thank you to all of our volunteers This week is Volunteer Week (running from 1-7 June). One local organisation which wants to say thank you to their volunteers is the Chichester Ship Canal Trust. The Canal is ...

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04 Jun 2020

Essential trimming

Tuesday, 9 June A very small group of our volunteer work party will meet on Tuesday morning to concentrate on trimming back the towpath from the A27 in the direction of Hunston. This will only be a ...

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13 May 2020
Canoeing at Chichester Canal

Paddleboarding and canoeing reopens

Easing the lockdown Paddlers and canoeists who have their own licences are now able to access the Canal. However, be warned it is very weedy in the middle although the Basin is clear. As a goodwill gesture, ...

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13 May 2020
Fishing the canal

Fishing reopens

Easing the lockdown We are pleased to let you know that you may now fish along the towpath southwards from the A27 road bridge towards Donnington. Fishing from the A27 to the Basin is not permitted during ...

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11 May 2020

Covid-19 clarification

Fishing and watersports Following the Government’s announcement on Sunday 10th May, we’d like to remind all Canal users that fishing is not currently permitted. This is because the narrow width of the towpath means social distancing is ...

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02 May 2020

Spring has sprung!

Blossom, flowers and new wildlife in abundance The Canal is brimming over with new chicks and cygnets as well as blossom and Spring flowers. The air is filled with  scents and birdsong; it really is quite beautiful. ...

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21 Apr 2020

Walking the towpath

Please help us to help you We welcome dog walkers along the Canal towpath, but please can we remind you….. – To keep your dog on a lead, however well behaved your pet might be – To ...

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25 Mar 2020

Covid19 update 25 March

Application of gov instructions to the Canal We appreciate our towpath and waterway are inviting open spaces, particularly with the current sunshine. We urge all Canal users to continue to act responsibly and wisely and follow the ...

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