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West Sussex Councils issue update on reorganisation decision

West Sussex local authorities had been expecting a decision from the Government on local government reorganisation by the end of March. Today, (25 March 2026) the Government issued an update confirming that no decision has yet been made on which unitary solution should be taken forward in Sussex. Instead, they have Read more...

ROSA Botanical Art Fair comes to West Dean the May Bank Holiday weekend - Flora in Art + Design

Image: Laura Smith, They Glide 2025. Oil on linen, courtesy 155A Gallery.Botanical Art + Design Fair, Curated Exhibitions, Sculpture Garden, Programme of Events The launch of ROSA Botanical Art Fair marks an ambitious evolution in the botanical genre by placing exciting Modern and contemporary works in dialogue with traditional studies of Read more...

Featured events

Jo's Sewing & Dressmaking Course, 5 Half Day Sessions

25 March - 22 April

Clothkits

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Themes in Poetry - Spring

25 March, 15:00 - 16:29

The Sussex Bookshop

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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

Mar25
Jo's Sewing & Dressmaking Course, 5 Half Day Sessions
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to refine your dressmaking skills, this
Mar25
15:00 Themes in Poetry - Spring
Meg is passionate about poetry. But many of us still think of it
Mar25
18:00 Decoupage and sip
Looking for something different this Mother's Day? Join SandbarShellArt and Final Straw Foundation
Mar25
18:15 Stargazing
Embark on a captivating guided journey through the night sky with renowned local
Mar25
18:30 Misshapen Pearl: an overview of music in the Baroque era
Sandy Burnett begins his overview in 1607 with Monteverdi's astonishing opera, Orfeo, and
Mar25
19:15 Chasing Steam in Western Europe
An illustrated talk by John Barrowdale covering visits between 1970 and 1974 to
Mar26
Try It Out at The Nest: Open Mic Night
Calling all local artists, performers and curious creatives, this is your invite to
Mar26
07:30 Littlehampton Business Networking - March
Come together and meet lots of businesses in the local area. This monthly
Mar26
18:00 Chichester's Refugees' Experiences - Talks at Six
Yalda (Afghanistan), Mahmood (Pakistan) and others In many parts of the world, geopolitics
Mar26
18:15 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Mar26
19:00 Sew Resourceful - Reusable Gift Bag using a Sewing Machine
At the Scrapstore we are all about reusing and repurposing unwanted items, including
Mar26
19:30 Chichester Chamber Concerts: Kleio Quartet
First Prize and Commission Prize winners at the Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music

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