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THURSDAY 30th. JUNE 7.30pm TALK usED STAMPS, PRTNTER CARTRTDGES, Ihe Chichester Ship Canal Chichester Canal Restoration. An update on the Old or Foreign COINS If you have any spare time and want to make restoration of the canal from Chichester to the sea. UK, Foreign stamps and empty print cartridges can be converted into money! Please leave any new friends and help to improve our At the Council Chamber, West S.C.C. West Street, donations of these items at the Canal Basin Shop environment why not join our friendly bunch Chichester. Tickets f3.00 on the door. for the attention of Linda Wilkinson or post to r of volunteers by helping to staffthe shop or SATURDAY 9th JULY 7.30pm Mikron Theatre Chidham lane, Chidham, Cfiichester POr8 8TL crewthe boats. Please join us to help you in a production of Hell and High Water. At How to find the canal basin... fulfilling way by teaching you new skills. Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Road, By foot from the City Centre walk down South Call Alison or24g 596993 Chichester. Tickets f7.50. the level crossing, the Canal is Street and cross WIIAT'S ON AT THE CAI\AL IN ZOTT Sponsored by Linden Homes. one minute south of the Bus & Rail Stations. The entrance to the canal basin is on Canal Scheduled trips: SUNDAY 10th JULY l0am start. A linear Wharf, just after the Waterside pub. The narrowboat'Egremontt seats up to tz Salterns GUIDED WALK from Lock by If you are coming by car, there are several public passengers. Scheduled rV+ hour trips operate Chichester Marina, along the canal tow path to the car parks close by. There is restricted parking in daily from the Canal Basin at: basin at Chichester seeing the engineering features Canal Wharf Road. There is limited free parking 1o:l5am, 12 noon, 1.4spm and 3:3opm. and remains. Approx. 4 miles. Parking available at at the Canal Basin adjacent to the Canal Shop Wheelchair access available, but please arrive in Marina. In conjunction with Sussex Industrial that is reserved for visitors to the Canal. plenty of time for boarding. Archaeological Society. Otherwise the nearest are the Canal Wharf and (under Ave de Chartres. Fares: Adult €S.So Child rz) €8.5o SATURDAY l0th SEPTEMBER IOam start. A Turn up on the day, or to guarantee your seat linear GUIDED WALK along the old Portsmouth call: orz43 gT74os and Arundel Navigation tow path from Barnham Fares payable at the Canal Shop prior to Court Farm (directions as above) to Hunston. See departure. the engineering remains of the canal along the Chartered Cruises: way. Approx. 6miles. Bring packed lunch. In The "Egremont" can be hired after 5.oopm for conjunction with Sussex Industrial Archaeological private trips. Fare z hours: €r3o. Society as part of Heritage Open Days. The "Richmond", a wide beam boat provides SUNDAY llth SEPTEMBER POYNTZ comfortable seating for z8 with a maximum of 4z BRIDGE opens from 10am till4pm passengers. Our cruises provide a unique venue All details as at JUNE 26ft including the Basin to celebrate your special occasion whilst passing walk. In conjunction with Sussex Industrial through pleasant countryside with ever changing Archaeological Society as part of Heritage Open scenery and wildlife. Days. All cruises include use of crockery, cutlery & glasses, with buffet table if required. You may All enquiries to Linda Wilkinson on0l243 provide your own food & drinks there is no 57 67 01 or e-mail to [email protected] corkage charge. Web : www.chichestercanal. com For information and reservations call bookings manager Val Owen olz.4g g774o5 Easter Bunny Boat Trips Father Christrnas boat trips SHOPAND REFRESHMENTS a well-stocked shop at the Canal Basin roth April to zSth April zorr. z6th Novto s4th Dec zorr. There is selling light refreshments with outside seating in (Bookings open r4th March) (Bookings open Monday loth October) a lovely setting ideal for the casual visitor. or if Enjoy a springtime trip down the canal and meet Meet Father Christmas down the Canal. you are waiting for your boat trip. the elusive Easter Bunny. Personalised presents, Personalised presents for the children and The shop is run by volunteers who are happy to biscuits, chocolates & drinks for the children, festive refreshments for all. provide any information on the Canal. refreshments & hot cross buns for the adults, a Advanced bookings absolutely essential. Tel: orz43 T7rg63 pleasant trip and fun for everyone! Telephone bookings: o84S 6g3ozro Shop opening times daily generally - Winter Fare: Adult or Child f8.oo Fare: Adult or Child €9.oo. 9.3oam - 3.gopm Advance booking absolutely essential! Summer 9.3oam -s.oopm. information check our website: For further THE CHICHESTER SHIP CANAL TRUST CallVal Owen on rr1249 g774oSbetween www. chichestercanal. com g.ooam and CAI{AL EVENTS IN EOTT 7.oopm. ROWBOAT HIRE Sundowners boat trips TUESDAY Tf MAY: From r$ April until 3rst October from the Canal ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7.gopm: perfect way to unwind after a hectic week... The Basin 9.ooam-b.oopm. At Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Road, These Friday evening trips depart from the canal €8.oo for t hour, fS.So for half hour. Chichester. basin at 6.3opm andreturn at 8.oopm. N.B. minimum age forhiring 16, Refundable SATURDAY 25th JUNE 10am start. A linear Relax with a glass of wine and savoury nibbles, deposit of €ro.oo required. GUIDED WALK from Barnham Court Farm, glide away into the countryside, and hear about Latest hire 4.3opm. Church Lane, Barnham. (Follow signs from the the wildlife and history of the canal. ANGLING Price per adult: f8.oo inclusive. Schedule: Murrell Arms) to Ford. Walk along the old tow Januaryto December 2011 path of the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation zotr May, rf June, r5tr July, r9ft August The holds good stocks ofroach, perch, Canal and see many engineering remains of the canal. and 2'd September common, crucian & mirror carp, bream, tench, Approx. three miles. Parking available at the Book earlyto guarantee your seats. pike and eels plus some dace and chub. Great start. In conjunction with Sussex Industrial Call Val Owen oa24g g7j4oi. value. Tickets from the Water Bailiff Archaeological Society. Rhythm & Cruise trips... Season ticket €45.oo (€zg.oo). Week €rz.oo (€Z.oo). Day f4.oo (€z.oo). SUNDAY 26th JUNE POYNTZ BRIDGE Switch offfrom work and prepare for an Bracketed prices are for OAPs, registered Open from 10am till4 pm. situated aprox. 200 enjoyable weekend with a relaxing trip combining persons (under disabled and children 16). yards south of the canal basin, Chichester. pleasant music and the ever-changing scenery of No Fish to be removed. Rod Licence obligatory. Possibly the only single span 1820 cast iron the Chichester Ship Canal. No Closed Season. These Friday evening trips normally depart from swing bridge in the UK. Plus a display of photos CANOEING & I]NPOWERED BOATS the canal basin at 6.3opm and return at and artefacts. 8.oopm. Relax listening to an accomplished Canoeing day tickets available at the Canal At 2pm there will be a guided walk around the music duo, with free wine and savoury nibbles. Basin, price €z.oo. canal basin led by Alan Green, illustrating the Season tickets €r5.oo. history of past industry around this canal feature. Price per adult: €r3.So inclusive. Schedule: (tl9to End of Season tickets 3r/tz) f ro.oo. In conjunction with Sussex Industrial zf May, rotr June, 1st July, 29tr July, Contact: Stuart Hillary, Beaufort House, Archaeological Society. 5trAugust, and r6tr September. Elms Lane, WestWittering, POzo 8LW. These trips are very popular, please book early. Tel: orz43 Srgg7z Call Val Owen oa24g gjj4oi..