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Chichester canal celebrates 200th anniversary

The Chichester Ship Canal is 200 years old in 2022! The formal opening of the canal was held on 9th April 1822, and happily, 9th April 2022 falls on a Saturday, the first weekend of the school Easter Holidays. The perfect date for a celebration. Or in this case, not just one celebration, but an entire season of celebratory events. The Chichester Ship Canal Trust, the volunteer led, self-funded, charity behind the canal, is planning a season of anniversary events to help people discover more about the unique heritage and different ways to explore the canal.

Events will run through the spring and summer and will feature a historical talk by local author and historian Alan Green at the West Sussex County Record Office, a year-long curated exhibition at The Novium, hosted boat trips along the canal, a photography competition, a pub quiz, the installation of a new sign to mark the location of the famous view painted by JMW Turner, family-friendly activities through the school holidays, a guided walk with the Friends of the Old Ford to Hunston Canal, and an art partnership with a contemporary art group ARTEL.

Catherine Cannon, Trustee, said, ‘Recognising the canal’s position at the heart of the cultural, leisure and heritage sector in Chichester City, the Trust is really pleased to be a host venue for Chichester District Council’s ‘Culture Spark’ opening Event, and a partner host for Chichester University and the Fringe performers through the summer’.

The Trust will further mark 20 years of formation in September 2022, which coincides with Heritage Open Days. 

One date not to be missed is the flagship ‘200th Anniversary Celebration Event’ on Saturday 9th April 2022. Alison Golt, 200th Project Team, said, ‘We’re inviting the community to the Basin, where the event will begin at 11am with short speeches including by the High Sheriff of West Sussex, followed by a gunfire salute from the Fort Cumberland Guard. The Trust is hosting a day of live music, stalls, food, entertainment, children’s activities, water-based displays including the 1950’s vintage tugs, canoe club and model boats, and land-based exhibitions which will feature knitted bunting, volunteer stories and our heritage centre display. The day will culminate in a flotilla along the canal arriving at the basin at 3pm, to be welcomed by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chichester’.

Chichester Canal 200th anniversary event flyer - event - 9 April 2022 11am to 3pm

Coronavirus update – 14 December 2021

Coronavirus update for Members and Parish Councils

14 December 2021

Key changes

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

·        10 December 

You must wear a face covering in most indoor public places, at large venues and events, and on public transport. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

·        13 December 

People aged 30 or over can pre-book a booster dose appointment two months after their second dose. Book your booster: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or find a walk in vaccination site: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/ 

You should work from home if you can.

·        From 14 December 

Fully vaccinated (at the moment this refers to two doses of the vaccine) contacts of someone with COVID-19 should take rapid lateral flow tests every day for seven days. If you test positive or develop symptoms, you need to self-isolate for ten days. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/daily-rapid-testing-for-covid-19-contacts-launches-this-week

·        From 15 December 

People aged 18 or over will be able to pre-book a booster dose appointment two months after their second dose. You can get your booster dose https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-booster-vaccine/ three months after your second dose.

You’ll need to show your NHS COVID pass https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass  at nightclubs, some venues and large events to show you’re fully vaccinated, have had a negative test result in the last 48 hours, or if you have an exemption.

Vaccination update

In our area the Sussex Health and Care Partnership is responsible for the roll out of the vaccination booster programme. We have been in touch with our NHS colleagues to offer our help, including:

  • offering additional premises for vaccinations;
  • sharing key updates with our stakeholders and our local communities; and,
  • encouraging our staff and members to volunteer to assist with the ongoing vaccination programme.

At the moment, our NHS colleagues are exploring how they can extend the hours and days of their vaccination services. Any available appointments will be added to the National Booking system.

From tomorrow (Wednesday 15 Dec) all adults will be able to arrange their vaccination when they reach two months from their second dose, and receive it when they are at three months.

It’s worth noting that new appointments are being added all of the time.

Where can I access my jab?

We have included the list below. However, it can also be found here: https://www.sussexhealthandcare.uk/keepsussexsafe/covid-19-vaccinations/where-can-i-get-my-covid-19-vaccination/west-sussex-gp-led-vaccination-services/

  • Northgate vaccination centre – book via the national booking website or calling 119
  • Kamsons Pharmacy, Eastgate Square, PO19 1JL – book via the national booking website or calling 119
  • Pharmacy Link, New Parade, East Wittering, PO20 8EA – book via the national booking website or calling 119
  • Midhurst Pharmacy, Whithorne House, North Street, GU29 9DH – Book via the national booking website or by calling 119
  • Sidlesham vaccination service, for patients at:
    • Cathedral Medical Group
    • Langley House Surgery
    • Lavant Road Surgery
    • Parklands Surgery
    • Selsey Medical Practice
    • Southbourne Surgery
    • Tangmere Medical Centre
    • Witterings Medical Centre
  • Pulborough Medical Group, for patients at:
    • Pulborough Medical Centre
    • Loxwood Surgery
  • Riverbank Medical Centre, for patients at:
    • Riverbank Medical Centre
    • Petworth Surgery

What about walk-in vaccinations?

Currently, walk in services are mainly offering first and second vaccinations. You can find out more, including the locations that are offering them, here: https://www.sussexhealthandcare.uk/keepsussexsafe/covid-19-vaccinations/where-can-i-get-my-covid-19-vaccination/walk-in-vaccination-sessions/

Volunteering

We are currently encouraging our staff to volunteer to assist with the booster vaccination drive. We are also asking staff if they are trained to administer vaccinations. We would consider releasing staff to assist with the booster vaccination programme if they have been trained in this area.

How can I volunteer?

There are various ways you can volunteer. The majority can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/join-the-nhs-covid-19-vaccine-team/#i-am-interested-in-volunteering However, many local NHS services are also using their own volunteer schemes and you can check their websites for details.                                                   .

NHS vaccination communications and enquiries

Website

https://www.sussexhealthandcare.uk/keepsussexsafe/

Email
sxccg.mpvaccineenquiries@nhs.net for all vaccination enquiries
sxccg.mpenquiries@nhs.net for all other enquiries

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