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Join us for a talk by local historian and author Alan Green on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, at Freelands Fairground. The talk, titled "The Curious History of Oaklands Park," will explore the creation of Oaklands Park by Freeland and its transformation after his death in 1852. Tickets for the event are available for both in-person and online attendance, with prices varying based on membership and inclusion of refreshments. Advance booking is essential. Event Details Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 Location: Freelands Fairground Speaker: Alan Green, local historian and author Topic: The creation and history of Oaklands Park Ticket Information Online tickets: £5.00 In-person tickets: £8.00 (includes light refreshments) Discounted in-person tickets: £7.00 for current WSAS members Booking: Essential, available at wsro.org.uk/events Contact Information Telephone: 01243 753602 Email: record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

“The Curious History of Oaklands Park” – Freelands Fairground

Join us for a talk by local historian and author Alan Green on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, at Freelands Fairground.

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Residents Meeting Annual parish Meeting Monday 28th April 6.30pm - 9pm Drop in at anytime Presentations will be held at 7.30pm Assembly Room The Council House North Street Chichester, PO19 1LQ Your Key Priorities 1. Improve the environment 2. Create a vibrant thriving and active community 3. Fill the gaps in the city’s infrastructure 4. Preserve the city’s heritage It has been one year since we adopted the City Council Plan, and we would like to invite you to the Annual Parish Meeting to update you on our progress. This meeting will also cover local government reorganisation and its potential impact on our city's future. We will address the following: What does local government reorganisation mean for the city? What progress has been made with the council plan? For a detailed overview of the City Plan and the latest updates, please scan the QR code or visit the City Council website at: www.chichestercity.gov.uk/city_plan.

Annual Parish Meeting – Monday 28th April – 6.30pm-9pm

It has been one year since we adopted the City Council Plan, and we would like to invite you to the Annual Parish Meeting to update you on our progress.

This meeting will also cover local government reform and its potential impact on our city’s future.

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Friends of Oaklands Park – Quiz

Friends of Oaklands Park are delighted to announce a Quiz

(To raise awareness and fund-raising for bird/ bat boxes and green projects*)

at

The Bell Inn, Broyle Road, Thursday 17th April 2025

Open for all – the more the merrier!

18.30 – 20:30

Book your place now by emailing michelle@thebellinnchichester.com

Tickets £5 per person entry fee and free table snacks

Teams of 4 or 6 depending on entry numbers

Prizes for first 3 teams

Programme

Some fun games plus…

Seven rounds of questions on the usual quiz topics plus…

One special round on facts and history of Oaklands Park

All hail our hostess and Quiz Queen: Michelle Clatworthy!

And multitudinous thanks to her and Beanie for their munificence in hosting this glittering occasion

NB & PS Come costumed!

*We do not spend any money on administration

Race to the King Event, picture is of the finish line, where a group of 4 runners are crossing it with the banner above,

Race to the King 2025 – 21st June 2025

Overview:

Race to the King is a 100km and 50km options taking on a figure of eight course which starts and finishes at West Dean Estate. Participants will trek along the coastal path of Chichester Harbour National Landscape, through the picturesque ancient village of Bosham and up to Kingley Vale Nature Reserve. The second half of the route runs along the river Arun, past Arundel Castle, before heading to the South Downs.

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Let's talk Play areas A cartoon drawing of a play park with children of the swings, roundabout and slide. The picture also includes parents in the background.

‘Let’s Talk: Play Areas’ survey – 3 March – 31 March 2025

Chichester District Council is working on an exciting project to refurbish our Priory Park; Oaklands Park; Parklands; Amphitheatre; Whyke Oval; and Florence Park play areas in Chichester!

Before we get started on this, you can let us know your thoughts on the final designs by completing this quick survey before 5pm on 31 March 2025!

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Chichester Fringe collage of images featuring artists performing in 2025. One is posing for the camera, the other holding an accordion with face paint, the other image is of two people on stage and the last is an other person posing for the camera.

Chichester Fringe announces its 2025 line-up

The Fringe is back! This year, the Fringe will be packing over 50 artists and companies into 2 weeks, from Saturday 31 May to Saturday 14 June. There will be an exciting range of performances, ranging from clowning, theatre and music through to comedy and cabaret.

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3 photos of Chichester Cross, one taken at night, one taken of the clock during the day and one from the top overlooking the Cathedral Flowerbeds.

Chichester Neighbourhood Plan Conclusion

In early 2024, Chichester City Council (CCC) commissioned an independent consultant to advise on if the stalled neighbourhood plan should be restarted to help guide the city’s future development. Previous attempts had faced considerable challenges and delays including major infrastructure and regeneration projects outside of the scope of a neighbourhood plan coming forward and ongoing uncertainty around the soundness and adoption of the Chichester Local Plan.

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