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Flower Power summer in West Sussex

Chichester's flower power summer Plants and flowers are a strong theme in Chichester's summer as Chichester Cathedral gears up to celebrate its biennial Festival of Flowers while at Weald & Downland Living Museum showcases the historic role of plants and flowers in rural communities with a Flower…

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The Petworth Festival 2024

The Petworth Festival - discover world class entertainment in the South Downs A huge variety of live entertainment is once again appearing in Petworth at this summer's festival from 10th to 27th July 2024. Featuring a mix of well known names and upcoming new talent, these are performances you won't…

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Festival of Chichester 2024

Festival of Chichester 2024 : a celebration of all things arts. From Saturday 15th June to Sunday 21st July immerse yourself in a varied programme of live entertainment featuring classical music, theatre, art exhibitions, poetry, conversation, walking tours and much more, kicking off with a launch…

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Goodwood gears up for exciting events

On your marks - unmissable events at Goodwood this year Most of us are familiar with the iconic Festival of Speed, The Revival and the horse-racing highlight that is the Qatar Goodwood Festival, but did you know that there's a huge variety of smaller events taking place throughout the year, some of…

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Looking for love in West Sussex?

Looking for Love this Valentines Day? We're here to help with creative ways you might meet a partner or perhaps you're planning to ditch Valentine's for Galentine's and plan fabulous dates with friends. Read on! Single and looking to mingle? Valentines Day is just around the corner, so finding love…

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Great Sussex Art

It’s no surprise, to those of us who live here, that there is a vibrant art scene in Sussex, but it’s only when you see the wide range of art venues laid out in Helen Cann’s Sussex art map, inspired by Eric Ravilious and the Bloomsbury Group, that you realise how rich the offer really is. The map…

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Chichester Harbour appears on BBC World Service

The Return of the Tern - Chichester Harbour Chichester Harbour Conservancy's decoy, or 'fake' terns made a guest appearance on 'People Fixing the World', a BBC World Service podcast this month. Nature recovery project officer, Jess Vagg explained the role of the decoy birds as part of the 'Return of…

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A student in Chichester

The Vibrant Student Life of Chichester By Dan Goodwin Chichester, a city steeped in history and nestled on the southern coast of England, offers more than just picturesque landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. Chichester, although small, is home to the University of Chichester, providing students…

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Outstanding Art : Pallant House Gallery 2024

2024 brings a year packed with outstanding art Currently showing: John Craxton: A Modern Odyssey, an exhibition which Laura Freeman at The Times described as 'like a ray of hot Cretan sunshine', showcases Craxton's range of work from haunting landscapes to the joyful warmth of works created amid the…

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