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Approval given so council can apply for funding for urgent sea defence repairs in Selsey

Funds are being sought so that vital works to Selseys West Beach frontage can take place. At their meeting on Tuesday 2 December, Chichester District Councils Cabinet gave the go ahead for an application to be submitted to the Environment Agency for central government funding known as Grant in Aid for Read more...

Stewart Collins to step down as artistic director of the Petworth Festival.

After 15 amazing years as Artistic Director, Stewart Collins has decided to step down from programming the Proms and Summer Festivals. He will continue as Director of the Literary Festival. The 2026 Proms and Summer Festival seasons will be Stewarts final programmes. Everyone at the Petworth Festival applauds his extraordinary achievements Read more...

Featured events

Quiz Night at The Ghost at the Feast

10 December

The Ghost at the Feast

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Festive storytelling sessions for under fives

10 December, 16:30 - 17:30

The Guildhall, Priory Park, Chichester

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Spotlight On

Give the Gift of Friendship this Christmas

Have you thought about giving the gift of friendship to one of our local institutions this year? This is really the win-win gift. The organisation concerned can count on guaranteed income and engaged visitors, and the recipient of your gift will receive something that carries on giving for a whole year. Read more...

Upcoming events

Dec10
Quiz Night at The Ghost at the Feast
Join The Ghost at the Feast for their Quiz Night every Second and
Dec10
16:30 Festive storytelling sessions for under fives
Festive storytelling at The Guildhall, Priory Park, Chichester. In The Guildhall, Priory Park,
Dec11
Evening Christmas Tour of Stansted House
Step inside Stansted House this December, after the sun has set, and enjoy
Dec11
10:00 Antiques and Collectors Auction
Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? This sale offers an outstanding selection of lots
Dec11
10:45 Special Event | Babes in Arms Guided Tour: Caroline Walker
Bring your baby and enjoy a relaxed guided tour of Caroline Walker: Mothering
Dec11
17:00 Thursday Late | Winter Warmer
This December, enjoy a festive Thursday Late surrounded by beautiful art. We'll be
Dec11
18:00 Christmas Carols at Pallant House Gallery
Join us for a festive evening of Christmas carols, art, and cheer! Gathered
Dec12
10:00 Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Jodie Rose Calligraphy
Step inside Stansted House after it has been beautifully decorated for the festive
Dec12
18:30 A Classical Christmas Concert with Peter and Verity Auty
Peter Auty is established as one of Britain's leading tenors but is probably
Dec12
19:30 Southdowns Concert and St Pauls Church Choir
A Festive Christmas concert in aid of Sussex Snowdrop TrustTickets Adults £10 Children
Dec12
20:00 The Furrow Collective
The Furrow Collective is an English/Scottish band consisting of four talented and individually
Dec13
The Chichester Festive Market
Chichesters main Christmas Market presented by Chichester District Council will take over East

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