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Children's BookFest expands its mission with launch of BookFest YA to tackle decline in teenage reading

Chichester-based charity Children's BookFest, which brings authors, poets and illustrators into local schools to inspire a love of reading, has launched BookFest YA. This new programme is aimed at 11-17 year olds, extending its work into secondary education to support young people at a critical stage in their reading journey. Led Read more...

Towering sculptures by renowned artist Felicity Aylieff are to be exhibited in the glorious setting of the National Trust's Petworth House and Park

Expressions in Blue: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff invites visitors to experience Petworth anew, with these towering works positioned in the Capability Brown landscaped park and throughout the house. Continuing Petworth's rich history of inspiring contemporary artists, Aylieff has created several new pieces, exhibited here for the first time. Highly decorative Read more...

Featured events

West Dean House Tour and Cream Tea

22 April, 14:00 - 16:30

West Dean College and Gardens

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Rails to Midhurst, via Petworth, Petersfield and Chichester

22 April, 19:15 - 21:30

The Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, Chichester, PO19 7LG

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Spotlight On

Chichester Lands on the Monopoly Board

Chichester has joined an exclusive club — cities with their own edition of the world's most famous board game. First published in 1935 and originally based on Atlantic City, Monopoly has sold more than 275 million copies worldwide and is played in over 100 countries Now the city has its own Read more...

Upcoming events

Apr22
14:00 West Dean House Tour and Cream Tea
House Tour & Cream Tea - The Hidden Histories of West Dean Join
Apr22
19:15 Rails to Midhurst, via Petworth, Petersfield and Chichester
The major part of the evening will be a presentation entitled "Rails to
Apr23
10:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is
Apr23
10:45 Special Event | Babes in Arms Guided Tour: Caroline Walker
Bring your baby and enjoy a relaxed guided tour of Caroline Walker: Mothering
Apr23
18:00 Bats Super Heroes of the Night
Nik Knight illustrates the fascinating lives of these elusive creatures. Capable of catching
Apr23
18:15 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Apr23
19:00 Sew Resourceful - Reusable Tote Bag using a Sewing Machine
At the Scrapstore we are all about reusing and repurposing unwanted items, including
Apr24
Lessons from Teacher x
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLEDCam is a hopeless romantic, a secondary school teacher
Apr24
Magic
A new play by David Haig, Magic has its world premiere at Chichester
Apr24
John Hitchens: Patterns of Seeing at Moncrieff Bray Gallery
Over 50 Paintings and Sculptures from the 1960s to the Present day Spanning
Apr24
09:00 Last Friday Club: Chichester's friendliest business networking
What Makes Us Different We believe in community over competition. Our FREE monthly
Apr24
10:00 Creative Writing Workshop with Vanessa Curtis
Join award-winning author Vanessa Curtis for a creative writing workshop in the beautiful

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