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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

The Three Little Pigs

6 - 28 December

Chichester Festival Theatre

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Santa's Grotto

6 - 23 December

Chichester Festival Theatre

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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

Dec06
The Three Little Pigs
Music by George StilesBook and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe MINERVA THEATRE From the
Dec06
Santa's Grotto
Join our theatre Elves for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their enchanting workshop
Dec06
Festive Gonk Trail
The Gonks are back! The museums cheeky festive gonks are back and hiding
Dec06
The Chichester Festive Market
Chichesters main Christmas Market presented by Chichester District Council will take over East
Dec06
10:00 St Nicholas Day - Weald and Downland
St Nicholas Day is a childrens festival traditionally celebrated on December 6th. It
Dec06
10:00 Winter Fayre
Step into the festive season with Fishbourne Roman Palace's Winter Fayre Discover a
Dec06
10:00 Christmas Arts @The Norfolk Arms
Beautiful unique gifts by artist-makers for family, friends and yourself. Join us in
Dec06
10:00 Workshop | Sparkling Glass Garland
Join glass artist Karen Ongley-Snook to craft a sparkling festive garland of decorated
Dec06
10:00 Table Top Sale
We can't wait for our table top sale in Roussillon Community Hall! Our
Dec06
14:30 Community Crafting - December 2025
Join us for the latest session of our Community Crafting Group - where
Dec06
16:00 Ashling Park Christmas Shopping Event
Start off with a hot chocolate and rum to get you into the
Dec06
19:30 Scrooge Live - Film and Live Music
Step into Christmas past! The 1951 film starring Alistair Sim with a newly

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