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To reduce our use of the planet's precious resources the printing of our Walks, Events and Activities leaflet has been discontinued.

If you are reading this you probably already access our events  using the links in this email or via our website Events calendar, on www.conservancy.co.uk, as it is so easy to do.

There will soon also be downloadable monthly lists available on our What's On page.

Please note: please check details on 'pay on the day' events as these can be subject to change.

Monthly Walks

Fri 11 October 10am 2½hrs
Harbour Creekies: The Trundle
A 1 mile gentle but hilly walk up our local hill, The Trundle stopping at the top to look over the coastal plain that includes Chichester Harbour.  Complimentary refreshments afterwards.
Fee: £5 on the day or free for Friends of Chichester Harbour, bring membership number. To join the Friends click here.
Meet: free car park to the west of The Trundle (not the one in the triangle by Charlton Down), GR SU872.110.

Sun 20 October 9.15am for 9.30am departure
Harbour Hares: Harbour Views from the Downs
A faster paced 9 mile walk from West Stoke to Walderton, Stoughton and Kingley Vale taking time to stop and view Chichester Harbour from the best vantage points.  Bring money for a drink in Stoughton at the Hare and Hounds and a picnic for a lunch break at the top of Kingley Vale.
Fee: £5 on the day or free to Friends of Chichester Harbour, bring membership number. To join the Friends click here.
Meet: free car park at West Stoke near Chichester, Grid Ref SU824.088

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Special Family Events

Mon 28 October 10.30 am 1½ hrs
Hedge Planting for Families
Come and help improve the natural landscape in Chichester Harbour by helping to plant some ‘baby’ hedgerow shrubs on one of the Harbour’s farms.  Dress for the weather and bring gloves that can get wet and muddy.   Bring elevenses.
Fee: £3 booking essential here.
Meet:  Tournerbury Farm, Tournerbury Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 9DL, we will be on hand to direct you to where to park. 

Tue 29 October 2pm 2hrs
Dairy Farm Experience 
Meet the farmers and explore their dairy farm located within Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, watch the cows at milking time and take a tractor trailer ride.  Afterwards, enjoy an ice cream made on the farm from the herd’s milk. No dogs please.
Fee: £5 (age 2 yrs and over) to include trailer ride and ice cream. Booking essential here.
Meet: Northney Farm, Northney Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0RX.  Free parking by kind permission, look out for the signs on where to park.

Love British Food now has a little bit of information about Sea's the Day on its own website, and has also listed all the restaurants who kindly gave the project recipes to use on our lovely recipe cards.

Follow this link to read all about it and see who has helped support the project: Love British Food

Walks

Sunset Walk
Sat 10 August  6.45pm 2½ hrs
A walk of 4 miles in the company of Judi Darley, Conservancy walks leader, through the countryside and shoreline of Itchenor, stopping on the shoreline to view the Harbour at sunset.  Dress to be warm sitting on the shoreline at dusk.
Fee: £5 cash on the day.
Meet: outside the Harbour Office, Itchenor, PO20 7AW.  Roadside parking or Itchenor pay and display car park, parking charges apply.

Harbour Creekies:  Cobnor Estate
Fri 16 August  10am 2 hrs
A stroll of about 1 mile of the shoreline and estate of Cobnor Farm in the company of Cobnor’s groundsman Mike.  Enjoy a complimentary coffee back at the car park afterwards.
Fee: £5 cash on the day or free to FRIENDSCH members, to join go to www.friendsch.org
Meet: Private car park next to Cobnor House, off the private road to Cobnor Farm, Chidham, PO18 8TE. Access and free parking by kind permission.

Harbour Hares: 4 Harbour Creeks
Sun 18 August  10am 6 hrs
A faster paced linear 11 mile walk from Chichester to Emsworth passing through Fishbourne, Bosham, Chidham, Nutbourne and Prinsted along the way.  Return by public bus, bring additional money (about £4) or bus pass.  Stagecoach states dogs are accepted at bus driver’s discretion. Bring packed lunch and snacks.
Fee: £5 cash on the day or free to FRIENDSCH members, to join go to www.friendsch.org
Meet: by the Bell Tower next to the Cathedral main entrance, Chichester.  City centre car parks, parking charges apply.

Boating

Try Something New: Gig Rowing
Sat 17 August
Session 1 11.30am-1.00pm adults
Session 2 1.30pm-3.00pm   adults
Session 3 3.30pm-5.00pm  juniors 12-16 years
Come and have a go at one of the fastest growing sports in the Harbour, rowing.  Langstone Gig Club has 4 gigs so can take out several novices at a time with experienced rowers who are club members. Wear old clothes and bring gloves and shoes that can get wet.
Fee: £3.
Booking essential online or phone 01243 513275.
Meet:  Northney Marina, behind the Langstone Hotel, Northney, Hayling Island, PO11 0NG
Free parking. 

Canoe Safari
Sat 24 August  1pm 3 hrs
A fun session in rafted open canoes (no previous skill required) in partnership with Cobnor Activities Centre to both hear about the Harbour’s wildlife and to have a go at canoeing, with qualified instructors. Bring extra footwear to get wet (that stays on, not flipflops) and a change of clothes just in case. Before the activity complete the consent and acceptance of risk form available from the Cobnor Activities Centre website.
Fee: £28 to include all equipment.
Booking essential: with Cobnor Activities Centre at www.cobnor.com.
Meet: Cobnor Activities Centre, Cobnor Point, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8TE. Free parking.

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There is a wealth of things to do in Chichester Harbour both on and off the water from a birdsong walk to a day at the beach, den building to archaeology. Enjoy the Harbour on foot or by bike.  Find out the best places to walk or explore the Salterns Way cycle route. Don't forget Solar Heritage, the solar powered catamaran that has been exploring the furthest reaches of Chichester Harbour for over 10 years.

Please book all activities with Chichester Harbour Conservancy, but first follow this link to find out what you can do when exploring with Chichester Harbour Conservancy

This is a chance to celebrate the amazing wildlife and stunning natural scenery of this unspoilt tip of the Manhood Peninsula. Situated close to the historic city of Chichester, Selsey offers close access to some of the top wildlife destinations on the South Coast. It lies at the heart of the RSPB nature reserves at Pagham Harbour and Medmerry and via a series of linked paths is only a stones-throw from the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Chichester Harbour.An unspoilt fishing town, Selsey boasts a wealth of history and local character, which the walks planned during the week will help visitors and locals to explore. Selsey also boasts some of the finest diving in the UK which can be experienced on the ‘underwater walk’, whilst the flat terrain and designated off-road routes make the festival cycle ride a great family event.

Please follow this link to find out more about what is taking place at the Selsey Walking & Outdoor festival 2019

All events must be booked. You can contact the organisers at selseywalkingfestival@gmail.com, phone 01243 201616 (please use the full number including the area code) or through their Facebook page.

The report suggests that the 'one size fits all' approach should be avoided, with transport and housing being two of the key issues. The report states:

'Seaside towns must be inspired to regain their pioneering spirit and evolve to meet present day and future challenges. We are convinced that they can reinvent themselves with a long-term, place-based vision—a comprehensive approach that involves working with a range of partners to address multiple causes of social problem in a locality—that is supported by local leaders and grounded in each town’s unique assets'.

Please follow this link to read the full report on the Future of Seaside Towns