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Chichester to host first Sussex Biodiversity and Regenerative Food Festival

People will be able to sample and find out about the healthiest and most sustainably produced foods at a new event which celebrates food made in a way that benefits the environment. The first Sussex Biodiversity and Regenerative Food Festival is a free event that will take place on Sunday 28 Read more...

Chichester residents invited to discuss plans for North and East Streets

Residents will have the opportunity to hear first-hand about plans to transform North and East Street when the Chichester Society hosts its third annual public meeting on Monday 29 June. The free event, taking place at 6pm in the Assembly Rooms, will focus on the long-awaited regeneration of two of the Read more...

Featured events

Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market

20 June, 09:00-13:00

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

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Celebrate Women Writers

20 June, 09:30-18:30

Assembly Rooms

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West Sussex Summer Festivals 2026: Music, Arts, Film and Community Celebrations

West Sussex comes alive in the summer with a vibrant calendar of festivals celebrating music, literature, theatre, film, art and community spirit. From internationally recognised arts festivals to family-friendly local events, there is something for everyone across Chichester, Petworth, Arundel, Midhurst and beyond. Here's a guide to some of the standout Read more...

Upcoming events

Jun20
09:00 Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market
Join us at Emsworth Methodist Church for a lovely day celebrating small businesses,
Jun20
09:30 Celebrate Women Writers
A Celebration of brilliant women writers from Sussex and beyond. An all day
Jun20
10:00 Kids Saturday Sewing Sessions "Cactus in a Pot"
Come along to our kids sewing Saturday for stitching fun!We will be running
Jun20
10:00 Get to Know Your Overlocker, Beginner's Sewing Workshop
Have you felt the presence of something under your bed, in your cupboard,
Jun20
10:00 Meet the Ancestors
Meet the ancestors from the Stone Age through to the Georgians, learn how
Jun20
10:30 Pop Inspired Portraits
Explore portraiture through a Pop Art lens with award winning artist Wendy Barratt,
Jun20
12:00 Free activity day for Business and Charity teams
Come and enjoy a FREE afternoon for you and a team-mate to enjoy
Jun20
13:30 Creative Overlocker Techniques Workshop
Got to grips with threading your overlocker, neatening seams and maybe even whipping
Jun20
14:00 The Place That Made You: Prose and Poetry Creative Writing Workshop
Local authors and experienced creative writing tutors Stephanie Norgate and Karen Stevens will
Jun20
15:00 LANO Sound Bath with Ayumi
Begin with simple guided breathwork and intention setting accompanied by Tibetan bowls and
Jun20
19:00 Persian Supper Club - Back by Popular Demand!
Join us for an elegant evening of Persian hospitality in the intimate setting
Jun20
19:00 Sogdian Ensemble: Tales of the Silk Road
This performance is a co-creation between Persian traditional music and jazz, exploring rich

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