The driving force refusing to give in

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Trust chairman Sally Schupke, who has chaired the charity restoring the 23-mile canal spanning Surrey and West Sussex for more than 10 years, is full of optimism. She says although the pandemic has been tough on the Trust's finances, members and supporters, it has brought into sharp focus the importance of its aim of creating a green corridor to be used for leisure. "During the pandemic so many people have appreciated the green spaces on their doorstep. In uncertain times a walk along the canal towpaths and the nature park at Shalf ord in Surrey have brought us calm. "Seeingthe beauty of nature and being out in the open air have been a lifeline for many," she said. "I can't see that changing as we come out of this dark period."