Chichester Canal creates Canalcast podcast
THE Chichester Canal can be explored in many different ways and can now be enjoyed on a podcast.
Vo l u n t e e r - l e d Chichester Ship Canal Trust has dipped a toe into the world of podcasts and recorded the first episode of an intended series. A podcast is best described as a series of audio files, which the listener can listen to at a time of their choosing, and dip in and out of different episodes.
The voices heard on the first episode are Catherine Cannon, trustee, and Adam Porter, Radio 2 News reader, trust patron and ‘canalcaholic’. The initial recording is an introduction to the canal, highlighting some of the ways people can enjoy the canal and the 200th anniversary celebrations.
Catherine said: ‘We’re always looking for different ways to tell our stories and enable our community to learn about the canal, and a podcast was suggested. The feedback on the first episode has been really positive and we’re already thinking about different themes and topics to focus on in future episodes.”
Adam added: “There’s so much material to use at the canal, with tales of volunteering, the wildlife you might see, the experience on a boat trip, the 200-year history, and of course the continued need for funding to ensure the canal remains open, safe and accessible for all users.”
You’ll also hear voices of canal users, who were happy to contribute, including Dave Standley, a keen photographer who has previously won the trust’s popular photography competition.
The second podcast will focus on the trip boats, a popular way to enjoy the waterway, and hear from some of the volunteers who crew the boats.
The Chichester Canalcast podcast can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.