Episodes

  • Episode 11: Christmas lights switch-on

    Episode 11: Christmas lights switch-on
    Nov 28 2023
    Join us for the Christmas lights switch on at the canal basin — with music, morris dancing, and a special interview with a man with a big bag of presents. For more information visit chichestercanal.org.uk Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    8 mins
  • Episode 10: Volunteers

    Episode 10: Volunteers
    Jun 22 2023

    In this episode we speak to some of the volunteers who keep the Chichester Canal Trust running — from working in the busy cafe, to steering the trip boats, looking after passengers, and keeping the canal maintained. Hear how easy it is to get involved, and what you can get out of volunteering.

    For more information, visit chichestercanal.org.uk

    Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 9: Santa Boat Trip

    Episode 9: Santa Boat Trip
    Dec 11 2022
    In this episode we join a group of excited children from a primary school on one of the Trust’s boat trips to see Santa. Be warned, these kids are loud! To contribute to the Chichester Ship Canal Trust's fundraising campaign, visit our Just Giving page. Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    8 mins
  • Episode 8: Turner's Chichester Canal

    Episode 8: Turner's Chichester Canal
    Nov 13 2022
    JMW Turner's famous painting of the Chichester Canal is on display in Chichester for the first time -- and in this episode of the Chichester Canalcast we've been to see it.  We'll hear from the Assistant Curator of the Pallant House Gallery, Lydia Miller, who explains how Turner came to paint the scene, and how he used some artistic licence to create his work. For more information about the exhibition, Sussex Landscapes: Chalk, Wood, and Water visit the Pallant House website. To contribute to the Chichester Ship Canal Trust's fundraising campaign, visit our Just Giving page. Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    12 mins
  • Episode 7: Dragonfly Walk

    Episode 7: Dragonfly Walk
    Sep 15 2022

    In this edition of the Chichester Canalcast, we join Dr Alison Barker, a dragonfly expert who works with the Hampshire Wildlife Trust and Natural England among others, for a walk along the canal from Hunston.

    To contribute to the Chichester Ship Canal Trust's fundraising campaign, visit our Just Giving page.

    Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 6: Art Exhibition

    Episode 6: Art Exhibition
    Jun 21 2022
    The artists of the ARTEL Contemporary Art group are staging an exhibition in Chichester of work inspired by the Chichester Ship Canal and it's 200th anniversary.  Hear from the artists Sue England, Polly Dutton, Carol Naylor, Bridget Woods, and Liz Hanan, about how they were inspired by the canal and its history, and how they make their art. To contribute to the Chichester Ship Canal Trust's fundraising campaign, visit our Just Giving page. Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    14 mins
  • Episode 5: Trustees

    Episode 5: Trustees
    May 26 2022

    What are trustees and what do they do?  In this episode of the Chichester Canalcast Podcast from the Chichester Ship Canal Trust, we speak to two of the volunteer trustees about their work in this crucial and responsible role.  Hear from Dorothy Cox and Mark Stoneham about how they got involved, and what they bring to the Trust.

    To contribute to the Trust's fundraising campaign, visit our Just Giving page.

    Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    8 mins
  • Episode 4: The Canal's 200th Birthday

    Episode 4: The Canal's 200th Birthday
    Apr 9 2022
    A special edition of the Chichester Canalcast podcast, recorded during a day of festivities to mark the 200th anniversary of the official opening of the canal.  Hear from some of those who attended, and get a flavour of what happened.  There's also music from the Duck Pond Sailors and the Ukes of Wallington, and the Fort Cumberland Guard fire their muskets. To contribute to the Trust's fundraising campaign, visit our Just Giving page. Produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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    10 mins