05 Sep 2016

Nocturnal news

Bat update The Hampshire Bat Group has recently completed its annual bat transact surveys along Chichester Canal. They have recorded reasonable numbers of Daubentons along with large numbers of soprano and common pipistrelles, occasional serotines and noctules ...

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03 Sep 2016

An unusual phenomenon

Nature watch Those of you who have visited the canal over the last few months may have been surprised (as we were) that one of the three cygnets born this year, was white. Why? Thanks to a ...

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28 Aug 2016

A27 consultation

Do you really want this? Consultation on the different options for the improvements to the A27 bypass around Chichester is in full swing. Please be aware that the Canal Trust has yet to agree its formal response ...

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28 Jul 2016

Volunteer thank you party

Good company, music, food and drink! In July, Chichester Ship Canal Trust invited all of its volunteers to a “thank you” evening in recognition of the many hours that all have offered over the last year. A ...

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07 Jul 2016

Happy trippers!

Relaxing on a scheduled boat trip A few of our visitors (Matt, Helen and Laura) with Bill, their boat skipper, enjoying time “up top” to view the ever changing scenery. This is one of the best times ...

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16 Jun 2016

Mikron theatre presents Pure – the business of chocolate

Donnington Parish Hall, Sat 7th July – 7.30PM Stockbridge Road, Donnington, PO19 8QT Small Scale on a Big Scale Founded in 1972, Mikron is the UK’s most prolific theatre company. In its 2015 season it performed at 150 ...

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16 Jun 2016

Dragons roar for charity

Dragon boat racing review After a very wet start, the day proved to be a roaring success with crowds at least as big as previous years. 8 very competitive teams and without exception, every race finished virtually ...

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02 Jun 2016

2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Chichester Ship Canal recognised as a top performing organisation as reviewed by travellers on the world’s largest travel site Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a true source of pride for the entire team at Chichester Ship ...

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02 Jun 2016

Dragon Boat Challenge 2016

Why not put a team together and sign up for 2016! The Dragon Boat Challenge is on Sunday 12 June, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plenty of fun, food and activity for all to enjoy. If you ...

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24 May 2016
The canal basin, Egremont trip boat & canal centre

Volunteer with the best view in the city!

Do you enjoy meeting people? Then come and join our happy band of volunteers in the canal shop/cafe. We serve hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes, ice creams as well as selling row boat hire. boat trips, ...

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