Rotary Tree Blessing & Carol Singing
Rotary Tree Blessing & Carol Singing
Wednesday 4th December
4pm-5pm, at the Chichester Cross
Tag: events
Chichester City Parish Meeting – City Plan Update
Chichester City Council is hosting a Parish Meeting to update residents on the progress of the City Council Plan, while also providing an opportunity to give feedback on current and future projects.
Chichester Arts Forum
Chichester Arts Form welcomes artists of all kinds to share their passions, network with fellow creatives, and be inspired!
Join us for the next installment on Thursday, 14th November from 6pm to 8pm at the Council House.
📍 Location: Council House, Assembly Room, Chichester.
Free Christmas Tree Decoration Workshops
Families are invited to enjoy free creative workshops during October half term, ahead of an enchanting Christmas Tree Stroll
Chichester BID has organised a series of creative family-friendly workshops this October half term, designed to involve the community in the lead-up to this year’s much anticipated Christmas Tree Stroll.
Mandy Coupar Workshop– Assembly Rooms, Wednesday 30 October: 10am- 2pm. Craft doves from recycled milk cartons and paint festive scenes on hanging wooden discs for the Here is Home Christmas Tree.
Digital Switchover events coming soon
West Sussex County Council Libraries, in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch and BT Group, are hosting drop-in events to help residents understand the Digital Switchover. By 2027, all telephone providers will switch from analogue landlines to fibre, which may affect telecare devices and landline use during power cuts. Volunteers and experts will be available to explain the changes and offer advice on online safety.
Drop-in sessions will run from October to November in various libraries. No booking is required, so feel free to attend and learn how to stay informed and connected.
Event details
These are informal drop-in sessions, so there’s no need to book – just come along to your nearest location.
- Billingshurst Library: Wednesday 30 October, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
- Rustington Library: Tuesday 5 November, 10.00 am – 12 noon
- Littlehampton Library: Tuesday 5 November, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- Burgess Hill Library: Friday 8 November, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
- Midhurst Library: Monday 11 November, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
- Steyning Library: Wednesday 20 November, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
We look forward to helping you stay informed and safe as these changes take place.
Find out more: Our Digital Voice Project with BT | Neighbourhood Watch Network (ourwatch.org.uk)
Raising Your Profile by Ellen Cheshire
We are hosting our next Community Forum event on Wednesday 6th November 2024 in the Assembly Room from 10:00-12:30.
This is a free event for charity groups and organisations on ‘Raising Your Profile’ which will be delivered by Ellen Cheshire from Chichester Cathedral Trust. The session will be followed by a Q&A and networking. Refreshments will also be served.
The event is free to all however, we ask that you register through the following link so we may anticipate numbers: Raising your profile – RSVP here
Positive Ageing Month
West Sussex County Council are hosting a selection of events at Bognor Regis and Midhurst Library.
Midhurst Library
RNID Hearing Checks – Drop in for a free three minute hearing check by RNID volunteers.
Wednesday 16 October – 9.30am–4.30pm
Drop in and meet: Everyone Active, Age UK, U3A, Alzheimer’s Society, Chichester Wellbeing, Prevention Assessment Team
Fire and Rescue, HILS Meals on Wheels
Wednesday 16 October – 9.30am–4.30pm
Bognor Regis Library
Hearing and Brain Talk with Dr Kate Hough
Monday 21 October – 11.00-12.00pm
This is a free event but pre-booking is essential. Please contact Bognor Regis Library for more details.
Drop in and meet: Arun Wellbeing, Age UK, U3A, Alzheimer’s Society, Prevention Assessment Team, Mind
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am – 4.30pm
NHS Physical Movement Health Checks – No need to book, just turn up!
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am-4.30pm
RNID Hearing Checks – Drop in for a free three minute hearing check by RNID volunteers.
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am – 4.30pm
Spooky (not scary!) Stories – Library Events
Join us this half term for some fiendishly fun tales and a creepy craft activity! Suitable for children aged 4 -8 years.
Booking essential – please speak with staff to reserve a place. Parents and carers must remain with their child during this activity.
Tuesday 29 October – 10.00-11.00am – Midhurst Library
Tuesday 29 October – 2.30-3.30pm – Petworth Library
Thursday 31 October – 10.00-11.00am – Bognor Regis Library
Thursday 31 October – 10.30-11.30am – Selsey Library
Thursday 31 October – 2.00-3.00pm – Willowhale Library
Drama, Dance and Singing Workshop – 4-8 year olds
Each 25 minute workshop is led by an experienced, DBS actor/drama teacher appearing in the role as the Little Green Alien. Using drama, dance and singing, they’ll take the children on a fascinating, improvisational exploration through outer space.
Location: Chichester Library
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Time: 10.00–10.30am or 10.45–11.15am
Booking essential – please speak with staff to reserve a place
Parents and carers must remain with their child during this activity
Chichester Library, Tower Street
Chichester, PO19 1QJ
chichester.library@westsussex.gov.uk
01243 777351
Midhurst Library
Arun & Chichester Good Food Fortnight 20th Sept-6th Oct 2024
WHAT IS THE ARUN & CHICHESTER GOOD FOOD FORTNIGHT?
The Arun and Chichester Good Food Fortnight is a programme of food-related activities and events across the two districts with the aims of:
- Celebrating local food projects that alleviate food poverty and improve access to food
- Encouraging growing, cooking and eating together
- Spotlighting businesses that champion local, sustainable and affordable food
- Making connections between organisations, businesses and individuals committed to improving the local food system
- Working together to create a good food movement.
We are calling on the residents of Arun and Chichester to get involved in the Good Food Fortnight – by attending events, taking part in activities and making a pledge towards a better food future:
Find out more on arunchifood.org.uk/work/food-fortnight. Make your pledges on social media tagging @arunchifood #ACGoodFoodFortnight and we will share your posts.