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. . . .
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. . .
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. . . .
2 November 2019 - 23 February 2020
Discover a fascinating history of alliances and connections among the women artists of the early 20th century, centred on the pioneering work of Jessica Dismorr (1885 – 1939). An artist at the forefront of the avant-garde in Britain – from her involvement with the Rhythm group during the late 1910s,. . .
2 November 2019 - 23 February 2020
An exploration of the role of art in community, identity and protest. The first chance in the UK to see American Pop artist Jann Haworth (b. 1942) and Liberty Blake’s (b. 1968) mural, Work in Progress. The 28ft mural is the result of a collaborative community project and celebrates women. . .
The mindset is a powerful thing and plays a huge part in what you achieve in your life. By becoming more aware of your own mindset and choosing to think differently, you have the potential to do so much more. In this 5-week programme you will learn more about your. . .
6 January - 30 March, 10:00 - 12:00
The Hamblin Room
Treat yourself to a low-cost therapeutic massage session, either for relaxation or to address specific health concerns, with experienced practitioner Caroline King. Remedial massage enhances circulation, stimulates the lymph system and promotes wellbeing. It helps with stress-related conditions such as tension headaches, as well as sciatic problems, repetitive strain injury. . .
6 January - 30 March, 13:00 - 16:00
Medation Sanctuary
Experience a Reiki healing session in our Meditation Sanctuary, set in the peaceful grounds of the Hamblin garden. Reiki Master Derek Hedicker is offering a 50-minute session at a low-cost rate, to make Reiki healing accessible and affordable. Reiki is helpful in recovery from illness and injury, pain relief, stress-related. . .
6 January - 30 March, 14:30 - 15:30
Hamblin Hall
Chi Kung is a really powerful system of exercise which combines breath, movement, and awareness to promote good health. A Chi Kung class teaches simple exercises that can be done in a few minutes at home, and provides a space where you can tune into what your body needs. Chi. . .
7 January - 31 March, 10:00 - 12:00
Medation Sanctuary
The Hamblin Low-Cost Clinic initiative is intended as a service to the community, with the aim of making complementary therapies affordable to all who may benefit from them. All Low-Cost Clinic appointments must be booked via the Hamblin Centre. Margaret O’Kelly has many years of experience of working with people. . .
7 January - 3 March, 14:00 - 15:30
Hamblin Library
Creative Writing Group with Patricia Claxton. It’s never too late to discover your creativity. Have you often thought about doing some creative writing but haven’t taken action? Well, here is an opportunity to have a go. No previous experience necessary. Everyone is welcome to join us on this journey. . .
7 January - 24 March, 14:00 - 16:00
Hamblin Room
The Hamblin Low-Cost Clinic initiative is intended as a service to the community, with the aim of making complementary therapies affordable to all who may benefit from them. All Low-Cost Clinic appointments must be booked via the Hamblin Centre. Indian Head Massage is a relaxing therapy that helps to relieve. . .
8 January - 25 March, 10:00 - 12:00
Medation Sanctuary
The Hamblin Low-Cost Clinic initiative is intended as a service to the community, with the aim of making complementary therapies affordable to all who may benefit from them. All Low-Cost Clinic appointments must be booked via the Hamblin Centre. Jackie O’Neill is a person-centred counsellor and therapeutic coach. The therapeutic. . .
8 January - 11 March, 10:00 - 15:00
Medation Sanctuary
The Hamblin Low-Cost Clinic initiative is intended as a service to the community, with the aim of making complementary therapies affordable to all who may benefit from them. All Low-Cost Clinic appointments must be booked via the Hamblin Centre. The purpose of a Wellbeing Coaching session is for clients to. . .
8 January - 25 March, 14:00 - 15:00
Hamblin Library
These friendly, welcoming sessions, held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, are open to members and visitors alike to explore different methods of meditating in beautiful surroundings in our meditation snctuary, situated in the grounds of the Hamblin Centre. No previous experience of meditating is required, indeed,. . .
God and Great Britain, Exploring Religious Thought in National Crisis, from the Civil War to Brexit. A series of 5 Lectures: all are free to attend but booking in advance is essential via the the Cathedral website or the Cloisters Shop. 9 January, 6. 30pm, Vicars Hall, The Reformation of. . .
9 January - 2 April, 10:15 - 11:15
Aldingbourne Messy play is a fun and exciting class which fosters your little 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. . .
9 January - 12 March, 10:30 - 12:30
A 10-week WEA course Thursdays 10:30 – 12:30, 9 Jan – 12 March 2020. Richard Cupidi is a stimulating tutor for this popular class, encouraging students to appreciate and analyse a wide range of films through watching and discussing all aspects of film-making. Course fee £90 (fees may be waived. . .
9 January - 2 April, 13:30 - 14:30
(2-5 years) Thursdays 1. 30 – 2. 30 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. . .
10 January - 3 April, 10:00 - 11:00
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. . .
10 January - 20 March, 10:00 - 12:00
St Michael's Hall, Summersdale Rd, CHICHESTER PO19 6PN
A practical 10-week WEA course on Fridays from 10 January 2020. With experienced tutor and artist Frank Ferrie, the small group of students explore different painting techniques and develop their own style. Please enrol in advance. Online: wea. org. uk or Tel: Sheila 01243 958826 or Email :. Fee: £90. . .
11 January - 7 March, 10:30 - 12:30
Hamblin Library
A group that meets regularly each month to provide a mutually nourishing and supportive environment for spiritual practice and development. These two-hour sessions include an opening attunement, a closing visualisation and meditation, and open discussion on a range of topics. There is a lot of laughter as we try not. . .
11 January - 14 March, 14:00 - 15:30
Hamblin Library
Come and make your own mandala; the process of which is relaxing and often meditative. These workshops with Liz Osborne are an opportunity for creative playtime, unique to ourselves. Mandala is a Sanskrit word that means circle; a centre point, from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms. . . .
13 January - 3 April, 09:00 - 13:15
With Miss Carla, Miss Eryn and Miss Charlotte. Mini Classes 3/4-6y. 9am Mini Ballet 45m. 9. 45am Mini Workshop Medal Class 45m. Inter Classes 6-10y. 9am Grade 2 Ballet ISTD 45m (from age 7). 9. 45am Inter Workshop 2hr – performance team in various dance genres (from age 7) Medal. . .
13 January - 30 March, 11:15 - 12:00
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. . .
13 January - 3 April, 11:30 - 20:00
With Miss Carla. 11. 30am Preschool Ballet 3-5y 45m. 4pm Ballet Primary Level ISTD 4-6y 30m. 4. 30pm BOYS Jumps, tricks, turns Medal Class 6+ 30m. 5pm Jazz – Medal Class 7-9y 30m. 5. 30pm Ballet Level 1 ISTD 7-9y 30m. 6pm Pre-Pointe – Ankle Strengthening 7-16y 1hr. 7pm Adult. . .
13 January - 30 March, 14:30 - 15:30
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. . .
13 January - 3 April, 16:00 - 20:00
Bracklesham Barn
Mondays with The MCD Performing Arts School. With Miss Carla. 4pm Ballet Primary Level ISTD 4-6y 30m. 4. 30pm Ballet Grade 2 ISTD 7-10y 30m. 5pm Lyrical Dance Medal Class 7-10y 30m. 5. 30pm Ballet Grade 3 ISTD 10-12y 30m. 6pm Lyrical Dance 10-12y Medal Class 30m. 6. 30pm Ballet. . .
13 January - 3 April, 16:00 - 18:30
Mondays with The MCD Performing Arts School. Introducing our new Singing Lessons with Johanna Opermann. Individual or small group sessions. Mic Technique SkillsVarious Music Genres. Our classes are designed to help build confidence and let children explore their vocal talent in a fun and encouraging environment. Mondays 30m sessions. 4pm. . .
13 January - 3 April, 16:00 - 19:00
Tuesdays with The MCD Performing Arts School. With Miss Carla. 4pm Mini Tap 4-6y 30m. 4. 30pm Jazz – Medal Class and formation team 7-10y 30m. 5pm Tap Grade 1 ISTD 7-10y 30m. 5. 30pm Jazz – Medal Class and formation team 11-16y 45m. 6. 15pm Tap Grade 2 ISTD. . .
13 January - 3 April, 16:00 - 18:30
Sing, Dance and Act in our new Musical Theatre class with Laura Hughes. 4pm Mini Musical Theatre 4-6y 30m. 4. 30pm Jnr Musical Theatre 7-10y 1hr. 5. 30pm Snr Musical Theatre 11-16y 1hr. Existing Customer Log in. New Customers – Booking Link. . . .
19 - 26 January, 10:00 - 17:00
Hamblin Library
Conflict is inevitable. And for most of us, its an unwelcome and sometimes scary experience that tips us into patterns of fight (reacting angrily), flight (avoiding but not dealing with it) or freeze (shutting down). Our primitive brain takes over, leaving us incapable of calm, rational thought. But we dont. . .
HYGGE - a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. Our Top-rated Tuesday night event is back! We welcome you to join us on candlelit tables, surrounded by furs, for a specially created main & dessert. All for only £15. . . .
In 1910, the unknown Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel set sail for New York as part of Fred Karno’s famous music hall troupe, sharing a cabin and then spending two years touring North America together. Stan returned home to find success with Oliver Hardy; Charlie became one of the most. . .
Award-winning vocalist and radio presenter Claire Martin joins the BBC Big Band and conductor Barry Forgie for a celebration of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and their contemporaries. . . .
Were a sucker for tradition here at Purchases & those in the know will know that we have Burns night approaching the end of this month. We think one night of haggis, tatties & neaps is not enough, so we will have some fantastic Highland dishes available all week. Why. . .
23 January, 18:00 - 19:00
Paul Devonshire will chart the history of the hospital for ‘mentally disordered offenders’ opened in 1863 with stories of well known inmates. . . .
23 January, 19:00 - 21:30
PAPER PEONY WORKSHOP Join Clare from Petal Bird to learn how to make your own lasting Paper Peony. She will teach you step by step with all materials and equipment provided. No previous experience needed. Pick your favourite colour and let get making. Taking place at the lovely Boat House. . .
Programme Mozart Divertimento in F major K 138, Beethoven Quartet Op. 59 no 3, Schumann Quartet No 3 in A minor Op. 41. Since their formation in 2012, the ensemble has become an established presence in major international venues, performing at the Wigmore Hall in London, Auditorium du Louvre and. . .
The Cinema Director’s Dream Writer. Du Maurier’s novels are famous for the ease with which they transfer to the silver screen – stories of passion, tension and alarmingly candid psychological takes on her characters, both male and female, trapped in unhealthily obsessive relationships make stunning films. Her writing was noted. . .
24 January - 21 February, 14:00 - 16:00
An Introduction to Archaeology: a 5-session WEA course with Michael Pengelly. Please enrol in advance. Online: wea. org. uk or Tel: Sheila 01243 958826 or email : Cost £45 (fees may be waived in certain circumstances). This course will introduce the principles and practice of archaeology and provide the skill. . .
Alistair McGowan is joined by soloists Rebecca Bottone, Barry Clark and Yvonne Howard , and a 26-piece orchestra conducted by Martin Handley , for a delicious G&S concert. . . .
25 January - 26 September
The Novium Museum Chichester
Mystery Warrior: The North Bersted Man exhibition will be the first time that this extraordinary Iron Age Warrior and his burial possessions will be on public display. The exhibition will explore the life, health and death of this fascinating man. It will attempt to explain some of the questions that. . .
25 January, 10:30 - 16:30
This day has been especially designed to assist both artists & creatives in getting their marketing & social media ready for 2020. . . .
25 January, 10:30 - 13:00
A WEA Saturday morning seminar with Peter Blood. Peter Blood, former barrister and experienced WEA tutor, explores definitions of murder and manslaughter in English law today and how those crimes are being sentenced. Cost £20. Please enrol in advance. Online: wea. org. uk or Tel: Sheila 01243 958826 or Email. . .
25 January, 14:00 - 16:00
Hamblin Library
Spring astrology lecture with astrologer Patricia Godden. An afternoon for those who want to know what astrology is and what it can and cannot do. The basics of astrology including the planets, signs of the zodiac and houses are outlined. Astrology can be used for individuals, organisations and nations. There. . .
25 January, 14:00 - 15:30
Chichester
The original walking tour group of Chichester invite you to explore the attractions of our historic Cathedral city within the Roman Walls. Tours start from The Novium and last approximately 90 minutes. . . .
25 January, 15:00 - 16:00
Westbourne House School
Chichester Symphony Orchestra presents a family concert that will take you on a journey ‘Around the world’. A family concert, suitable for all ages that’ll take you around the world with pieces from Russia, the America’s and Europe. The concert will start at 3pm and will last for roughly an. . .
25 January, 18:30 - 19:45
The Cathedral’s Assistant Organist Timothy Ravalde performs Olivier Messiaen’s organ work La Nativite du Seigneur in this special free performance. . . .
25 January, 19:00 - 22:00
The Lodge Graylingwell Park Chichester PO19 6BZ United Kingdom
A one-off night of hilarious stand-up comedy from TV comedian and author Dominic Holland, and his warm up acts. A real treat for the people of Chichester as renowned comic Dominic Holland adds a local gig to his national tour, to provide incredible laughs at the debut event of the. . .
26 January, 09:30 - 15:30
Thorney Island
Be inspired by the boatyard location and the guidance of professional photographer, Iain McGowan to take great photographs in Chichester Harbour. Beginners to experts welcome. Dress for the weather and possible muddy conditions and bring a packed lunch. Half day review session on Sunday 29 March, 10am 12pm to share. . .
26 January - 21 December, 09:45 - 13:00
Once a month Johanna will be running a kids choir in the community room. This is a free event!. 9. 45am – Mini Choir age 4-6y 45m. 10. 30am – Kids Choir age 7-16y 2. 5h. Our choir will have a fresh, contemporary feel to keep the kids engaged and. . .
26 January, 11:00 - 15:00
Chichester Cathedral has a choice of stunning historical venues where you can celebrate your wedding reception. From the beautifully restored former archdeaconry 4 Canon Lane to the medieval Vicars’ Hall, there is something to suit all styles of reception. If you are planning a wedding reception then this is an. . .
26 January, 15:00 - 18:00
Live music with Andy winfield and Peter Bruntnell. Two fantastic musicians!. They have performed at The Seal many times before and we are delighted to have them here again. The bar is always well-stocked with a wide range of wines, spirits and soft drinks, and we are proud to offer. . .
An interactive musical adventure for babies aged 0 – 2, a multi-sensory journey through a year in the life of a tree; with gentle classical music alongside nursery rhymes and original songs. Performances at 11am, 2pm & 3. 30pm. . . .
Murderess, seducer, thief, enchantress – or merely a woman intent on survival?. Alluring, exotic and unconventional, Countess Rachel Sangalletti travels from Florence to the Ashley Estate in Cornwall, home of her recently deceased husband. Her presence in the house arouses dark suspicions and uncontrollable desires, not least in young Philip,. . .
28 January, 11:00 - 12:30
Chichester
The original walking tour group of Chichester invite you to explore the attractions of our historic Cathedral city within the Roman Walls. Tours start from The Novium and last approximately 90 minutes. . . .
28 January, 12:00 - 14:00
Hayling Island
An opportunity to visit a high tide roost at Gutner Point, Hampshire’s restricted nature reserve, to sit and watch the birds fly into the roost on the saltmarsh as the tide rises. With John Arnott. Dress very warmly, bring binoculars (and a scope if you have one) and a fold. . .
28 January, 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. . .
28 January - 31 March, 13:45 - 15:30
Hamblin Library
The Aurora Gathering (formerly Cygnus Community Cafe Gatherings) are an inspiration to offer places to meet for open heart to heart communications, free from mind-sets, belief systems or dogmas. All welcome. Donations welcomed. . . .
28 January, 19:00 - 21:00
Talk by Alan Green. Limited tickets at £8 (non-refundable); must be purchased in advance on 01243 753602. Refreshments provided. . . .
28 January, 19:30 - 21:30
Muchos Nachos, 140 Whyke Road, PO19 8HT
Join Chichester Humanists at 19. 30 in Muchos Nachos on Tuesday 28th January to hear from Jeremy Hess on Veganism: Why Do People Choose It?. Do other animals experience life? If so, does this give them a valid claim to basic moral rights? Do we violate those rights by using. . .
30 January, 18:00 - 19:00
Mike Whittle who was research medical officer in the RAF was loaned to NASA to supervise medical experiments on the project. . . .
31 January - 1 February
Lavant Memorial Hall, Pook Lane, Lavant
Lavant Players presents “A Million Dreams”, a musical journey… supported by members of several local organisations: Lavant Guitar Group, Lavant Primary School and Lavant Community Choir. Come and support them all! There will be lots of hit musical numbers you recognise and can sing along to! Great entertainment for all. . .
31 January, 19:30 - 20:30
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. . .
Karen Sharp Tenor and Baritone Saxophone (pictures). Steve Waterman Trumpet and Flugelhorn Gareth Williams Piano Arnie Somogyi Bass Rod Youngs Drums. After graduating in composition at the Royal Northern College of Music, Karen discovered a love of jazz and was inspired to play tenor sax by two giants of improvisation. . .
