26 Oct 2020

Hancock & Partners support Trust fundraising campaign

Over 60 backers contribute more than £5000 It has been a fantastic start to Chichester Ship Canal Trust’s fundraising efforts. We are  raising funds to shore up the eroding banks of the canal and ensure the towpath ...

Read More
10 Oct 2020

Over £2000 raised in a week

We’re on our way! Just a week since we launched our campaign we have received donations totaling £2065!. You have well and truly put us on our path to raise £200,000 for our 200th birthday so we can ...

Read More
02 Oct 2020

Secure Chichester Canal foundations

£200k for the Canal’s 200th birthday in 2022 We know that people have really appreciated being easily able to access the Canal during recent restrictions, on or off the water. In common with many small charities, our ...

Read More
28 Sep 2020

Trust AGM on 13th October at 17:30

Notice of Chichester Ship Canal Trust AGM We are inviting all Canal Trust members to attend our annual AGM. The Canal News includes the annual report and accounts for 2019 and confirmation that our AGM will be ...

Read More
28 Sep 2020

Towpath repairs

Filling in the gaps… WSCC will be closing the towpath in 2 phases to carry out resurfacing work to the towpath/cycleway. As the towpath is a Public Right of Way, the maintenance is the Council’s responsibility and ...

Read More
13 Sep 2020

Canal scoops major tourist award

We’re one of the top 10% of worldwide tourist attractions This year, Tripadvisor has combed through reviews, ratings and saves from travellers globally, and used that information to recognise the very best. Chichester Ship Canal Trust is ...

Read More
13 Aug 2020
Rowing Boats

On the water

Pre-book to enjoy water activities Whether you want to be active or passive on the water, we have something to offer everyone. It seems a long time since we were able to offer water activities but finally ...

Read More
13 Aug 2020

AGM postponement

Notice to Members In light of the current restrictions, we have taken the decision to postpone our AGM, originally scheduled for September, until Tuesday 13th October. The plan is to hold the AGM in the Canal Cafe ...

Read More
25 Jul 2020

Photo competition prize winners announced

Congratulations on spectacular photos L-R Ashley Gardner (sponsor) Imber court Photo Training, Rick Gatley (2nd prize), Amelia Irons (junior prize), Dudley Pound (Canal Trading Board Director), Dave Standley (1st prize) Photo credit: Karen Irons Our 2020 photo ...

Read More
18 Jul 2020

When going green goes wrong

Volunteers clear algae A long spell of warm sunny days, weeks of torrential rain earlier in the year and the lack of boating activities are to blame for the green and porridge-like weed that has made its ...

Read More