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Fashion, flair and fabulous prizes take centre stage at Fontwell Park Racecourse's Ladies Evening

Fashion lovers are being encouraged to embrace bold colours, confidence and creativity as Fontwell Park Racecourse prepares to crown its best-dressed racegoers at this year's Ladies Evening, with Style Awards worth more than £1,000 up for grabs. Taking place on Friday 28 August 2026, the August Bank Holiday fixture is one Read more...

Discover treasures, classic cars and creative finds at Chichester Antiques, Vintage & Decorative Arts Street Market this August

Treasure hunters, vintage enthusiasts and lovers of all things unique are invited to Chichester city centre this summer as the popular Antiques, Vintage & Decorative Arts Street Market returns on Sunday 16 August, from 10am to 4pm. Taking over North Street and East Street, the bustling market will feature an eclectic Read more...

Featured events

Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market

15 August, 09:00-13:00

Emsworth Methodist Church, 19 High Street, Emsworth. PO10 7AQ

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Granny Square Day 2026

15 August, 11:00-13:00

Resourceful Community Scrapstore, The Bognor Makerspace, 58-60 Longford Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1AG

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Spotlight On

THE IMPOSSIBLE THEATRE*

How Chichester Created a National Treasure Today, Chichester Festival Theatre seems such a natural part of the city that it is difficult to imagine Chichester without it. Yet little more than 65 years ago, building a major professional theatre in a small cathedral city appeared extraordinarily ambitious and, in all honesty, Read more...

Upcoming events

Aug15
09:00 Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market
Join us at Emsworth Methodist Church for a lovely day celebrating small businesses,
Aug15
11:00 Granny Square Day 2026
Did you know the 15th August each year is designated "Granny Square Day"?
Aug15
12:00 National Garden Scheme Open Garden
As part of the National Garden Scheme Tuppenny Barn will be opening its
Aug15
13:00 Prison Films Talk: Fantasies of Fear, Authority and Escape
This talk, by Professor Emeritus of Cultural History Maggie Andrews, explores prison films,
Aug15
14:00 Noor Khan Talk & SOE Tour
If A Small and Quiet Light inspires you to discover more about the
Aug15
18:30 Duncan McKenzie Live at Fernleigh
Join us at Fernleigh for an unforgettable evening of live music as internationally
Aug15
18:30 Duncan McKenzie Live at Fernleigh
Join us at Fernleigh for an unforgettable evening of live music as internationally
Aug16
Ponsonby Women Tour
Join us for a special tour, focusing on the fascinating stories of the
Aug16
Chichester Antiques,Vintage street Market and Classic cars
This very popular market makes a welcome return with a bumper return with
Aug16
Free Mindfulness Meditation In Priory Park
Free Mindfulness Meditation in Priory Park, Chichester. Book your ticket in case we
Aug17
13:45 Robert Redford Talk: The Sundance Kid behind and in front of the camera
Robert Redford, who died last year, was an extraordinary presence on the big
Aug20
Holiday Thursday Make & Take - Lolly Stick Families
Come along and create your family in lolly stick form! You can draw

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