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Chichester Open Studios Art Trail 2026

A Celebration of Creativity Across the District The much-anticipated Chichester Open Studios Art Trail returns this spring, offering two inspiring weekends filled with creativity, discovery, and community spirit. Spanning 116 venues across the district, this years Trail showcases the work of 164 artists, making it one of the largest and most Read more...

Government launches further consultation on local government reorganisation in Sussex

The Government has today (12 May) launched a further consultation on options for local government reorganisation in Sussex. Following feedback from the previous consultation, which opened in November, the Government is now seeking views on two additional options. These are based on modifications to proposals previously submitted by local authorities in Read more...

Featured events

Carmina Burana - The Shopwhyke Singers

17 May, 19:00-20:30

Westbourne House School

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Harbour Networking

18 May, 08:00-09:30

Christian Youth Enterprises [CYE] Jubilee Building, Chidham, Chichester PO18 8TE

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Spotlight On

A morning with the Goodwood Education Trust

This year the Goodwood Education Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary. Read about my visit last year.The sun was shining and I put my wellies on and took myself off to the Goodwood Education Trust which is nestled in a beautiful setting in woodland adjacent to Goodwood Home Farm. What an amazing Read more...

Upcoming events

May17
19:00 Carmina Burana - The Shopwhyke Singers
Carmina Burana performed by the Shopwhyke singers under musical director Alex Dichmont.Tickets -
May18
08:00 Harbour Networking
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLEDAll hands on deck! Join us for our next
May18
13:00 Goodwood House Tour and Tea
Goodwood House combines the glamour of a great English country house with the
May19
09:00 Chichester Netwalking with Lodge Court
Chichester Netwalking is not just about networking; it's about well-being and enjoying the
May19
19:00 Upstairs @ Raps with Greg Coulson and Mat Day
Upstairs at Raps presents Greg Coulson and Mat Day. Greg Coulson is a
May19
19:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is
May20
18:30 Bottoms Up: the story of alcohol in art
Ian Swankie gives a talk about alcohol and intoxication in art. Since the
May21
10:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is
May21
18:00 Ceramic Butterdish
Would you like to have your very own, personally designed butterdish? Well, with
May21
18:15 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
May21
19:30 Historical Association Talk
Professor Craig Lambert, Southampton University: Who was William Fowler? Sir John Hawkins, the
May22
Goodwood Horseracing - May Festival
Two thrilling days of competitive horseracing are headlined by three valuable listed races.

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