8 January - 31 December
Chichester
. . CLASSES IN WEST SUSSEX – adult and children beginners taught by Vidya Thirunarayan in Chichester on Tuesday evenings. Start the new year with an energetic and creative weekly class, with an opportunity to learn something new whilst keeping fit!. Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance form from. . .
Up to four scheduled boat trips daily from 17 th February until 3 rd November. . Our scheduled boat trips operate from the Canal Basin providing 75 minute return trips. A friendly volunteer crew are on board and will be happy to answer questions about the canal history, points of. . .
3 March - 28 October, 13:00 - 16:30
Afternoon Tea and Guided Tours of Goodwood House are open most Sundays and Mondays, from 3rd March until 28th October 2019, between 1pm – 4. 30pm (last entry 4pm). – £25 per person. NEW for 2019, Goodwood House is open for Afternoon Tea between 11th -14th February and 17th –. . .
3 June - 16 December, 19:00 - 20:15
Tim PEake Centre, Chichester PO19 8AE
YogaBellies for Pregnancy is a safe, inclusive class to take time out for yourself, stretch and strengthen your body as your pregnancy progresses. Learn postures to help alleviate the common ailments of pregnancy, learn breathing techniques and positions for birth and meet other Mummas-to-be, in a safe and inclusive space. . . .
3 June - 16 December, 20:30 - 21:30
Tim Peake Centre, Chichester, PO19 8AE
A firm but gentle yoga practice for all levels, sizes and age of yogi. A style created just for women, focusing on hormonal and spiritual balance. Our unique blend of aromatherapy and soothing yoga flow makes this a wonderful session for you to stretch, relax and leave feeling refreshed and. . .
26 June - 27 October, 10:00 - 17:00
Grete Marks – also known as Margret Marks or Margarete Heymann – was one of the earliest female students of the Bauhaus School. This exhibition celebrates a lesser known aspect of the artist’s creative practice through a series of intimate portrait paintings and drawings from the 1920s and 1930s. Marks. . .
1 August 2019 - 1 August 2020
Bracklesham Barn
The MCD School Timetable,. Dance, Singing and Drama. Monday- Dance 4-7:30pm, Singing 4-6:30pm. Tuesday- Dance 4-6:15pm. Wednesday- Musical Theatre 4-5:30pm. Thursdays- Drama 4-5:15pm. Fridays- Preschool ballet 11:30am, Dance 4-7pm. Saturdays- Dance 9-12:30pm. . . .
4 September - 18 December, 10:00 - 10:45
This together time class give’s you and your baby precious time together. Watch their reactions as they explore a variety of sensory materials, smells, textures, sounds, music and rhymes. This weekly class is a mix of structured activities to stimulate your babies senses, physical and social development and free play. . .
4 September - 18 December, 13:30 - 14:30
Aldingbourne music and movement class is a structured hour-long session for you and your little one to participate in singing, dancing, games and instruments in this fun and lively class. This class is structured to fully support your child’s development in a fun and engaging way. During the session children. . .
5 September - 19 December, 10:00 - 11:00
Aldingbourne Messy play is a fun and exciting class which fosters your littles one’s curiosity, imagination and exploration. Each week we will be focusing on different materials and textures. You and your little ones will spend precious time together to discover new textures, experiment using their senses and build on. . .
6 September - 20 December, 10:00 - 10:45
Aldingbourne music and movement class is a structured hour-long session for you and your little one to participate in singing, dancing, games and instruments in this fun and lively class. This class is structured to fully support your child’s development in a fun and engaging way. During the session children. . .
9 September - 16 December, 13:00 - 14:00
(2-5 years) Mondays 1-2 pm. Spark your little one’s imagination with our let’s make session. Children will go on a creative adventure, using paint, sticking, drawing and colouring. These weekly sessions let children explore different textures and colours, designed to help children to develop fine motor skills, concentration and self-esteem. . . .
21 September - 26 October
Ambition falls headlong into tyranny and chaos in Shakespeare’s great tragedy, and two corrupted souls hurtle to the heart of darkness. John Simm and Dervla Kirwan play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. . . .
This autumn, Chichester Cathedral will be hosting Safe Spaces: an exhibition produced by a group of artists who have each created a personal response to the Cathedral and the concept of safety. The work explores different themes including people, place and presence. The Pallant House Creative Collective grew out of. . .
As a pub football team watches England’s 2000 World Cup qualifier, this provocative play by Roy Williams takes aim at what it means to be black, white and English. It will be performed in The Spiegeltent, transformed into a pub setting for an immersive theatrical experience. Please note: contains extremely. . .
A new adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s magical adventure following Bertie and his beloved white lion from Africa to England and beyond. . . .
Roy Williams ’s funny and disturbing play takes aim at what it means to be black, white and English in Britain today. Scoring high on foul language, this immersive production is not for the faint-hearted. Directed by Nicole Charles. Saturday 7 October 2000. Gina, landlady of The King George pub,. . .
12 October 2019 - 9 February 2020
Prunella Clough had an enduring curiosity in seeing the everyday anew and in so doing, making it ‘strange and unfamiliar’. She spent ‘a lifetime’s graft’ capturing the urban landscapes of Britain and this centenary celebration spans six decades of her work from her early figurative industrial scenes to her later. . .
Following on from the Intro Day, this 3 day x course culminates with a full course including supporting modules, for becoming a Relaxation Specialist with Neutral Space understandings. We share the depth of the bodywork, the inclusion of working with elements, deepening the practice, and including a proficient and effective. . .
Get sponsored to sleep out and raise awareness and essential funds to support homeless people in West Sussex. Every penny you raise will enable us to provide essential support to local homeless people within our community. How do I register?. Registration is £15 per person. However, Early Bird tickets are. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 14:00
Dell Quay, PO20 7EE
Create a picture in textiles of a Harbour Bird or Boat under the guidance of textile artist Karen Berry. All materials supplied. Minimum age 15 years. Fee: £25 to include materials and refreshments. Booking essential on our website. Meet: Harbour Education Centre, on the quay, Dell Quay, PO20 7EE. Roadside. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 16:00
Arena Skills Centre, The Regis School, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH
Get your creative juices flowing and explore simple techniques to produce fun, colourful designed prints. For only £55. 00, spend a day creating a series of colourful, expressive prints of your own design as well as your own set of mono printed feathers. This workshop will begin with a review. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 16:00
The Regis School, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH
This £55. 00 all day workshop is suitable for all abilities and is about learning to create botanical illustrations of autumn berries, hips and haws. There will be an emphasis on drawing with precision and accuracy, including observational drawing of botanical structures, the science of botany, composition skills, and using. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 16:00
Arena Skills Centre, The Regis School, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH
An excellent place to begin your artist journey, students will be introduced to a range of basic drawing theories and practices through simple step-by-step tasks in this one day workshop. For only £55. 00, it will cover a variety of methods and materials including measuring, scale, tone, volume, shape, spaces. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 16:00
Arena Skills Centre, The Regis School, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH
Are you looking to up your game in making sugar flowers? This advanced workshop is perfect for those with previous experience of making wired sugar flowers and are looking to take their skills to the next level. And for only £55. 00, it’s a steal! The aim of the workshop. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 16:00
The Regis School, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH
Are you confusing the adjective agreements (feminine, masculine, singular and plural)? Do you get mixed up with the verb endings when using the present, past and future tenses? This fun and interactive workshop will offer an overview of the basics of Spanish grammar so that you can use the language. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 16:00
The Regis School, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH
This one day workshop is a great starting point for those who are curious about counselling or those who are interested in learning how to be a more effective listener. This £55. 00 course will cover personal development, counselling theories and skills. Please bring a notebook and pen and lunch. . .
19 October, 10:00 - 16:00
The Regis School, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH
Many of us live our lives in the past or the future and miss out on so much. Mindfulness is the art of being fully present ‘in the moment’ and being aware of what is going on for us both internally and externally. The course will explore what Mindfulness is,. . .
19 October, 11:00 - 14:00
A unique and new market event hosted within the beautiful co-working space at Rume2, located in the very heart of Chichester. This event is to celebrate and promote local independent businesses whilst eating delicious food and enjoying music; all within a vibrant modern space. Rume2 – work, grow, innovate, network,. . .
19 October, 14:00 - 17:00
Glass fusing is the technique used to join glass pieces together by partly melting the glass at high temperature. The fusion process requires multiple pieces of glass, with a minimum of two. The heating is commonly undertaken in an electric kiln. It’s easy to learn the basics of fusing glass. . . .
Swing by the Spiegeltent for an evening of original music from emerging artists. Line-up includes top local indie band Dutch Criminal Record (pictured), indie funksters Lobster Pot, and singer-songwriters Finnian James and DEER RAY. Presented by The Backroom Chichester, a voluntary organisation run by local musicians. The bar will be. . .
19 October, 19:30 - 21:30
The Piacere String Quartet, comprising local musicians Inna Erskine, Michael Sullivan, Phyllida Maude-Roxby and Neil Charlton, will perform Mozart’s Divertimento in D, Haydn’s quartet Op No1, Three Idylls by Bridge and the Beethoven O18 No 4 C minor quartet. . . .
9. 15am for 9. 30am departure. A faster paced 9 mile walk from West Stoke to Walderton, Stoughton and Kingley Vale taking time to stop and view Chichester Harbour from the best vantage points. Bring money for a drink in Stoughton at the Hare and Hounds and a picnic for. . .
20 October, 15:30 - 16:30
As the nights grow longer, magnificently-ringed planet Saturn moves into the sunset glow, with not far behind to the south-west. Giant gas planet Jupiter makes spectacular ,viewing, rising steadily throughout Autumn in the pre-dawn eastern skies. . . .
22 October, 11:15 - 14:15
Langstone Quays Resort
Always a big hit in the calendar, we are pleased to invite you to this collaborative networking event delivered with both Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Network My Club and hosted at the recently refurbished and stunning Langstone Quays Resort. Bringing together companies from all sectors and size, this event. . .
22 October, 13:10 - 14:00
Chichester Cathedral’s popular lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesdays at 1. 10pm during term time, in the spectacular setting of the Cathedral Nave. They are free and last approximately 50 minutes. You are welcome to come and go as you please. Coffee is available at no extra charge, and some. . .
22 October - 5 November, 14:00 - 17:00
With an absolute love of drawing, Gilli will guide newcomers, and improvers lacking confidence, in a structured approach to the skill of drawing – the foundation to all art. During the course you will explore the various drawing materials andtypes of papers you can use, plus develop skills in shading,. . .
22 October, 19:30 - 21:30
Muchos Nachos, 140 Whyke Road, PO19 8HT
Join us in Muchos Nachos from 19. 30 on Tuesday 22nd October for drinks, discussion and debate. Anyone and everyone is welcome — we look forward to seeing you!. Discussion topics for this week: -Does technology bring people closer together? -Is patriotism a force for good? -What would a humanist. . .
23 - 24 October
The Studio Saltham Barns Saltham Lane Runcton PO20 1PU
Three heart-centred teachers have teamed up to help you gently explore and discover your inner intuitive artist by offering a two-day retreat which helps you get aligned and in tune with creativity in a new and practical way?. The studio is set in the magical hamlet of Runcton, just outside. . .
23 October, 07:30 - 09:00
Come and join us before you start your day at this lovely bright and airy central Chichester location – the café bar at New Park Community Centre. A more casual type of breakfast with tea, coffee and pastries giving you a chance to catch up with fellow members and make. . .
23 October, 16:02 - 21:45
County Hall, West Street, Chichester. PO19 1RQ
David presents a selection of Southern Electric images IN COLOUR , mainly taken in the 1960s and 70s and covering pre- and post-war multiple units and locomotives on the SR third rail system. Suggested donation of £3 includes interval refreshments. . . .
24 October, 18:00 - 19:00
Simon will talk about his life as a writer and producer in Crime and Comedy. He will perform his one-man Police Procedural play called Lines of Enquiry!. . . .
25 October, 19:30 - 20:30
As the nights grow longer, with the giant planet Jupiter now becoming visible to the east in the late evening sky, come to the Planetarium for a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders which are on view during the Autumn months. . . .
26 - 27 October
West Wittering Memorial Hall, West Wittering, Nr Chichester, PO20 8LW
15 local artists are getting together to exhibit their diverse range of art in October. ‘Art Wittering’ is collective of local professional artists and makers. The core members, having gained a faithful following of fans, have regularly exhibited together in West Wittering each autumn for eight years. Once again they. . .
26 October - 3 November
Petworth and surrounding areas
With a history of attracting some of the biggest names, the literary week again welcomes a high profile line up of writers, authors, journalists and public figures. Key names in 2019 include: James Naughtie, Prue Leith OBE , Jenni Murray, George Alagiah, Jenny Eclair and David Suchet. The week offers. . .
26 - 27 October
The Memorial Hall, West Wittering, West Sussex
Art Witterings is a collaboration of local artists who will being exhibiting & selling their work over this weekend. . . .
26 October - 3 November, 10:00 - 17:00
Join the search to find Wally in the Where’s Wally? Big Museum Hunt. This half-term, WALLY , the world’s favourite children’s book character – wearing a red-and-white striped shirt and black-rimmed specs – will be travelling the country, appearing in museums, including a visit to the Gallery. 10am-5pm (11am-5pm Sundays). . . .
26 October, 10:00 - 16:00
YUM Saturday! This October we have a special guest chef Pricey McNicey joining us with my very favourite, more TACOS !! And we are excited to welcome Sense Vegan Chocolatier to the Yard for the very first time. Also Jarrold’s Gin and my favourite baker The Hampshire Real Bread Co. . . .
26 October, 14:30 - 16:30
Come and find out how our wildflower meadow project has fared in its first season. Back in May we set up a wildflower meadow trial area kindly loaned to us for the project by the Cobnor Estate. First of all we will give a presentation on what we aimed to. . .
26 October, 19:00 - 21:00
Recital by Katherine Bryer (oboe) and Irene Radic (piano) featuring works by Robert & Clara Schumann, Telemann, Rachmaninoff, Finzi and Poulenc. . . .
26 October, 19:30 - 21:30
St Peter's Church, Petersfield, GU32 3HS
In this concert the Emsworth-based Renaissance Choir presents two complementary works from the Classical period. Michael Haydn wrote his Requiem in C in 1771. Just like Mozart’s Requiem, the music sobs, it’s angry, defiant and expresses love. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was present at its first three performances and is believed. . .
27 October, 15:30 - 16:30
Journey north to the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle and watch electrified particles from the Sun spiralling down into the upper atmosphere, where they generate the wonderful colours of the Aurora Borealis or ‘Northern Lights’. Come to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of. . .
28 October - 1 November, 10:00 - 15:30
Get an army “tattoo", try your hand at spear practice and see if you can earn your keep as a new recruit during Roman Army Week at Fishbourne Roman Palace this Half Term. Sign up with the recruitment officer and learn to write your name in Latin before completing a. . .
28 October, 10:30 - 15:30
Inspired by the ‘Work in Progress’ mural by Jann Haworth, you will create a large-scale collaborative mural, experimenting with different materials and techniques to create individual relief portraits. 10. 30am – 3. 30pm. All workshops take place in the Gallery and are led by professional artist educators. Please drop your. . .
28 October, 10:30 - 12:00
Hayling Island, PO11 9DL
Come and help improve the natural landscape in Chichester Harbour by helping to plant some ‘baby’ hedgerow shrubs on one of the Harbour’s farms. Dress for the weather and bring gloves that can get wet and muddy. Bring elevenses. Fee: £3 booking essential on our website. Meet: Tournerbury Farm, Tournerbury. . .
28 October, 15:30 - 16:30
. Come to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. From hot little Mercury, closest planet to the Sun, past cloud-covered Venus, beautiful blue Earth strong and red Mars we head for the outer planets. Through the rocky reaches of the Asteroid Belt beyond Mars,. . .
29 October, 10:00 - 12:00
Do you want to spend quality time your child(ren) learning a brand new skill? Learn how to make woven wall hangings, using traditional techniques with wool together with your child. They’re ideal as a unique gift or decoration and an excellent way to engage inquisitive and creative minds whilst staying. . .
29 October, 10:30 - 15:30
First, check out our giant 28ft mural in the Gallery, by Jann Haworth, one of the creators of the Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heartclub Band album cover, featuring the portraits of over 100 inspirational women. Next, make a picture of yourself using your choice of paper, paints and colours and then. . .
29 October, 11:00 - 12:00
Come and join us for stories and crafts. Everyone welcome!. A member of the team from South Downs National Park will be with us to do a special craft event connected with protecting our local heathland sites. Tickets are free but please book to avoid disappointment. . . .
29 October, 11:30 - 12:30
This show will feature brand new ‘Full Dome Immersive Video’ sequences and breathtaking images. The Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the lunar surface in their lunar module ‘Eagle’ on July 20, 1969. They were the first of only 12 people to stand on the. . .
29 October, 13:00 - 15:00
Do you want to spend quality time your child(ren) learning a brand new skill? Learn the art of printing with guidance from our tutor to create your own unique Christmas cards, which friends and family will treasure. They’re ideal as a unique gift or decoration and an excellent way to. . .
29 October, 13:10 - 14:00
Chichester Cathedral’s popular lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesdays at 1. 10pm during term time, in the spectacular setting of the Cathedral Nave. They are free and last approximately 50 minutes. You are welcome to come and go as you please. Coffee is available at no extra charge, and some. . .
29 October, 14:00 - 16:00
Hayling Island, PO11 0RX.
Meet the farmers and explore their dairy farm located within Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, watch the cows at milking time and take a tractor trailer ride. Also, afterwards, enjoy an ice cream made from the herd’s milk that is made on the farm. No dogs please. Fee:. . .
29 October, 15:30 - 16:30
Recent advances in technology have enabled astronomers to discover new planets in orbit around stars beyond our Sun: so-called extrasolar planets , or ‘exoplanets’: for short. Many of the new planets found to date are giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn in our own Solar System. But astronomers are now. . .
29 October, 19:00 - 21:00
West Sussex Record Office
Limited tickets at £8 (non-refundable); must be purchased in advance on 01243 753602. Refreshments provided. . . .
30 October 2019 - 8 March 2020
Our first exhibition to explore Walter Hussey’s patronage of Henry Moore reveals the important relationship between artist and patron as well as capturing key moments in his career. Sculptures, etchings, lithographs and drawings all give an insight into the evolution of Moore’s work. . . .
A musical evening in aid of Church Urban Fund with Primavera Chamber Ensemble (Artistic Director – Paul Manley), including Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals with narrator Ian Drysdale. Tickets £25. 00 / £12. 00 for under 16, seating is unreserved. . . .
30 October, 10:00 - 12:00
Do you want to spend quality time your child(ren) learning a brand new skill? Learn how to decorate cupcakes with a Halloween theme with this short fun workshop. You will practice cutting and modelling skills using sugar paste to create designs including a mummy, spider and a skeleton face! It’s. . .
30 October, 10:30 - 15:30
Get snipping and sticking with coloured paper to create a collage of either the countryside or city – you choose. Photograph your landscape and then project it large on the wall. Using props and costumes we’ve made from paper, you can then ‘step’ into your landscape, using it to tell. . .
30 October, 15:30 - 16:30
This show will feature brand new ‘Full Dome Immersive Video’ sequences and breathtaking images. The Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the lunar surface in their lunar module ‘Eagle’ on July 20, 1969. They were the first of only 12 people to stand on the. . .
30 October, 19:30
St George’s Parish Centre, Cleveland Road,PO19 7AD
Tony Bevis is a SFHG member and will tell us about his research into Coroners’ Inquests. An information source that may have been overlooked. . . .
31 October, 10:00 - 12:00
Do you want to spend quality time your child(ren) learning a brand new skill? In this fun Halloween themed workshop parents and their children will make spooky decorations, including woven spider webs, haunting garlands, rock monsters and more, which can then be taken home to add a little spookiness! It’s. . .
31 October, 10:30 - 15:30
Dress up in style this Halloween. Design and screen-print your own t-shirt or a bag to collect all your treats in all year round. 10. 30am – 3. 30pm. All workshops take place in the Gallery and are led by professional artist educators. Please drop your children off in time. . .
31 October, 13:00 - 15:00
Do you want to spend quality time your child(ren) getting them ready for the spookiest night of the year? This fun workshop will enable parents and their children to work together to create an easy Halloween costume for their child. The workshop will demonstrate different techniques to create a unique. . .
31 October, 15:30 - 16:30
Come to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. From hot little Mercury, closest planet to the Sun, past cloud-covered Venus, beautiful blue Earth strong and red Mars we head for the outer planets. . . .
31 October, 18:00 - 19:00
Ben Cross is 4th generation commercial Alstroemeria grower in Sussex, who will talk about this sustainable crop when over 90% of cut flowers are imported. . . .
31 October, 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a scary and fun evening of all things Halloween with live music from The Vincents. Win an overnight stay for the most scariest fancy dress!. . . .
