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• Birdwatching on Solar Heritage (October 2021)

  01/10/2021 to 29/10/2021  at 12:00

  Location:

  The Harbour Office, Itchenor

  Website:

  https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/solar-heritage

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  A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the Harbour and with the help of an onboard guide look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly and bring binoculars if you have them.

  
  Trips in October include;

  
  • October 1 at 12:00
  • October 10 at 10:00
  • October 16 at 13:00
  • October 24 at 13:00

  
  You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and as the weather is likely to be cool at this time of year you may well appreciate a hot drink.

  
  Solar Heritage has a wheelchair lift to allow easy access to the boat and the deck is level and spacious. Please select the appropriate ticket when booking so that the skipper and crew can bring the correct side of the boat up to the jetty. Sorry no dogs except assistance dogs.

  
  There is a toilet on board.

   
  Adult £13 / child (up to 16): £5
  

  
  

  

  Nature 

• Seal Safari (October)

  12/10/2021 to 29/10/2021  at 10:30

  Location:

  The Harbour Office, Itchenor

  Website:

  https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/solar-heritage

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  There will be two Seal Safari trips during October

  
  • October 12 at 10:30
  • October 29 at 12:30
  

  
  

  

  Nature 

• Cards for Good Causes

  18/10/2021 to 18/12/2021  at 10:00 to 16:30

  Location:

  the Council House, Chichester

  Website:

  https://www.cardsforcharity.co.uk/look-for-a-card-shop.html

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  Chichester City Council are hosting a cards for good causes shop in the Old Court Room in the Council House, Chichester.

  
  

  Open 10am - 4:30pm every day except Sundays. 

  
  

  

  Charity 

• Museum of the Moon

  25/10/2021 to 14/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Cathedral

  Website:

  https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/

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  Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will be making a stop at Chichester Cathedral this Autumn. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones.

  
   Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.

  
  The Cathedral will be presenting a programme of events to coincide with the arrival of the installation, to be announced later this year.
  

  
  

  

  Exhibitions 

• Human Crowd Forming

  26/10/2021  at 12:00

  Location:

  Oaklands Park

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  Together we are going to make a giant human sign spelling out the words ‘Commit’ on Oaklands Park. Once we have taken an aerial photograph, we invite you to make a commitment – it can be one small thing that you personally, your business or family will commit to do today to work towards a more sustainable future. Commitments will be displayed in the Festival Theatre foyer throughout the COP 26 conference, with theatre visitors encouraged to add their own commitments. 

  
  

  Come together and be part of the movement. Share your ideas and take inspiration. 

  
  

  Chichester Festival Theatre and The Great Sussex Way are proud to coordinate this community event.

  
  

  

  Children / family  Nature 

• Birdwatching on Solar Heritage (November 2021)

  02/11/2021 to 28/11/2021  at 11:30

  Location:

  The Harbour Office, Itchenor

  Website:

  https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/solar-heritage

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  A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the Harbour and with the help of an onboard guide look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly and bring binoculars if you have them.

  
  Trips in November include;

  
  • November 2 at 11:30
  • November 12 at 10:00
  • November 20 at 10:30
  • November 27 at 10:30
  • November 28 at 11:30

  
  You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and as the weather is likely to be cool at this time of year you may well appreciate a hot drink.

  
  Solar Heritage has a wheelchair lift to allow easy access to the boat and the deck is level and spacious. Please select the appropriate ticket when booking so that the skipper and crew can bring the correct side of the boat up to the jetty. Sorry no dogs except assistance dogs.

  
  There is a toilet on board.

   
  Adult £13 / child (up to 16): £5
  

  
  

  

  Nature 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: EAST IS EAST

  03/11/2021 to 06/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  Ayub Khan Din’s comedy drama East Is East has sold out three London runs, been adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film and become a modern classic. This 25th anniversary co-production from the National Theatre and Birmingham Rep comes to Chichester directly following its London run, directed by Iqbal Khan.
  
  George Khan wants to raise his family the proper Pakistani way but hasn’t counted on the distractions of 70s Salford. Abdul and Tariq aren’t ready to be married off, Saleem is pushing artistic boundaries, Meenah’s skirt is too short and Sajid just wants to hide in his parka. Can mum Ella keep the family together?
  
  The cast is led by Tony Jayawardena (Ackley Bridge, The Crown, Bend It Like Beckham) as George and Sophie Stanton (best known to a wide TV audience as DCI Jill Marsden in EastEnders) as Ella. The company also includes Rachel Lumberg, returning to Chichester where she last appeared as Sian in Me and My Family.
  
  

  

  Performances 

• Chichester Chamber Concert

  04/11/2021  at 19:30

  Location:

  The Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ

  Admission price:

  £18.00

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/whats-on/chichesterchamberconcerts

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  Northern Chords Ensemble. Tickets from Chichester Festival Theatre from 16 August.
  

  

  Concerts 

• Chichester Eco-Festival

  06/11/2021  at 15:00 to 20:30

  Location:

  Newell Centre, Chichester

  Website:

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chichester-eco-festival-panel-event-tickets-176585862067

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  Festival activities will include:

   
  • An Eco-Fair where representatives of local climate and environmental organisations have the opportunity to talk to the public about their work and achievements.

  
  • Environment/climate-themed entertainment.

  
  • A panel discussion on the theme of working locally to tackle climate change and protect our environment, chaired by Martyn Bell, former Mayor of Chichester with local experts, Heather Barrie (Green Party), Nicola Peel (Environmental Solutionist), Yvonne Thomson (CEO UK Harvest), and Tony Whitbread (President of Sussex Wildlife Trust).

  
  • Take-way food will be offered by UK Harvest for a donation.
  

  
  

  The event will take place at the Newell Centre, Chichester PO19 7LG. Doors will be open to the public from 3.00 - 6.00pm for the fair. You are welcome to attend the panel event which will take place from 7pm-8.30pm. This will be free of charge, but due to COVID restrictions, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets are available form Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chichester-eco-festival-panel-event-tickets-176585862067
  

  
  

  

  Fetes / fairs 

• Chichester Eco-Festival

  06/11/2021

  Location:

  Newell Centre, Chichester

  Website:

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chichester-eco-festival-panel-event-tickets-176585862067

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  The event will bring together local experts, organisations and activists and the public to learn, inform, inspire and act in response to the climate and ecological crisis.
  

  

  Fetes / fairs  Nature  Talks 

• Antiques & Collectors Fair

  07/11/2021  at 10:30 to 16:00

  Location:

  The Grange Centre, Midhurst, GU29 9HD

  Admission price:

  £1.50

  Website:

  https://www.emmottpromotions.co.uk/

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  Up to 80 stalls offering a range of antique and collectable items.
  

  

  Markets / sales 

• The Cross Market & More

  07/11/2021  at 10:00 to 15:00

  Location:

  : Chichester city centre

  Website:

  https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterDistrictEventsAndMarkets

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  A brand new, quality street market showcasing the best products from across the Chichester District made by local designers and producers. Come and browse a variety of different stalls, from textiles and jewellery to homemade food, prints and other arts and crafts, sample some delicious street food, and enjoy a range of children’s entertainment including a carousel and bubble display.
  
  The market will also feature the ‘traders of tomorrow’ and give students from Chichester and Brinsbury Colleges an opportunity to showcase and sell their products.
  
  

  

  Children / family  Markets / sales 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: RUSSELL KANE AND FRIENDS

  08/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  An evening of fantastic comedy with multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane – best known for the BBC Sounds podcast, Evil Genius, and winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards – and two special guests. Ages 14+
  

  

  Performances 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: DAVID SUCHET: Poirot and More, A Retrospective

  09/11/2021 to 10/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  For over 25 years, David Suchet has captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie’s elegant Belgian detective. Beyond Poirot, this Emmy award-winning actor has been celebrated for his portrayal of iconic roles such as Lady Bracknell, Cardinal Benelli and Freud. This retrospective look at David’s career will have you witness some of his most beloved performances in a new and intimate light.
  
  All proceeds from the first performance go to the UK charity, UK Harvest, to support their mission to eliminate hunger and food waste.
  
  

  

  Charity  Performances  Talks 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: WINTER WELLBEING FESTIVAL

  09/11/2021 to 20/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  A programme of talks, discussions and practical sessions for all ages, to support positive mental health, resilience and wellbeing.
  

  

  Fetes / fairs  Talks  Workshops / courses 

• Watercolour classes

  10/11/2021 to 20/05/2022  at 12:30 to 15:30

  Location:

  Roussillon Park Community Hall, Chichester

  Website:

  https://johnhillwatercolour.com/

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  Every Wednesday and Friday.

  
  12:30-3:30pm.

   

  Roussillon Park Community Hall, Chichester.

  
  

  

  Workshops / courses 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: ELÉGIE

  12/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Lucy Parham returns to Chichester with Olivier Award-winning actor Henry Goodman to chronicle the life of composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff in words and music. Exiled from his homeland in 1917, the narrative follows him from Russia to California, where he died in 1943, and features many of his best-loved works for piano, as well as works by Chopin, Scriabin and Tchaikovsky.
  

  

  Concerts  Performances 

• Elgar: Dream of Gerontius

  13/11/2021  at 19:30

  Location:

  Chichester Cathedral

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  Tickets will be available via The Chichester Singers website, The Novium Box Office (01243 816525) and on the door (subject to availability)
  The Dream of Gerontius is regarded as Elgar’s finest choral work and many consider it a masterpiece. It combines mystical, solemn, vivid orchestration and everything from majestic choral melodies to ethereal floating voices. “This is the best of me” wrote Elgar on the Score of The Dream of Gerontius. It was a ground-breaking choral work of its time and a fitting work for our return to Concert Performances in 2021.
  
  

  

  Concerts 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: ROB BRYDON: A Night of Songs and Laughter

  14/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  Rob Brydon’s personal musical journey from South Wales to the West End and beyond, with hilarious tales from his distant and recent past.
  

  

  Concerts  Performances 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: PRIVATE LIVES

  16/11/2021 to 20/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  The Olivier Award-winning Patricia Hodge – last seen at Chichester in Travels with My Aunt (2016) and Copenhagen (2018) – and the ever suave and charming Nigel Havers star in Noël Coward’s classic 1930 comedy Private Lives. This new production is directed by Christopher Luscombe, whose work at Chichester includes Love’s Labour’s Lost, Much Ado About Nothing and Travels with My Aunt.
  
  Elyot and Amanda, who were once married, find themselves on honeymoon with their new partners, admiring the view from adjoining balconies in the same hotel on the French Riviera. Their initial horror quickly evaporates and soon they are sharing cocktails. Who knows what the future holds for them now…
  
  The cast is completed by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart, Natalie Walter and Aïcha Kossoko.
  
  

  

  Performances 

• Tillington Church Christmas Fair

  20/11/2021  at 10:00 to 12:30

  Location:

  The Village Hall, Tillington GU28 9AF

  Website:

  http://www.allhallowstillington.org

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  On Saturday 20th November, Tillington Church Christmas Fair is being held in The Village Hall, Tillington GU28 9AF (1 mile from Petworth) from 10am to 12.30.
  Details from Greshamcooke@gmail.com or 07876 197961.
  http://www.allhallowstillington.org
  
  

  

  Fetes / fairs 

• Make and Take

  20/11/2021

  Location:

  Novium Museum

  Website:

  https://www.thenovium.org/brickwonders

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  Make and Take LEGO® brick sessions running on selected dates alongside The Novium Museum’s Brick Wonders exhibition. Choose from a rocket, a parrot fish or a unicorn! Advance booking required. £6.50 per model or £5.50 when purchased with a ticket to see the exhibition. To book visit www.thenovium.org/brickwonders.
  

  

  Children / family  Exhibitions 

• Antiques & Collectors Fair

  21/11/2021  at 10:30 to 16:00

  Location:

  Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester, PO19 1RJ

  Admission price:

  £2.00

  Website:

  https://www.emmottpromotions.co.uk/

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  Up to 100 stalls offering a range of antique and collectable items.
  

  

  Markets / sales 

• Incredible Flying Boats - From luxury travel to war planes & A Calamity and a Triumph

  22/11/2021  at 19:30

  Location:

  Chichester Park Hotel PO19 7QL

  Admission price:

  £6.00

  Website:

  http://www.bitcloud.org.uk/airaces/

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  Lorimer Burn returns to Air Aces with two fascinating talks.

  
  Air ACES is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields related to the world of aviation. These talks cover subjects such as test flying, piloting iconic aircraft, RAF, aviation industry, air displays and many other related topics.

  
  The talks are held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, Chichester, 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Admission for non-members £6 and under 16s FREE. Admission on the door only, no advance booking.

  
  For further information about Air ACES, please see www.airaces.org.uk, or call David Batcock on 01243 823007
  

  
  

  

  Talks 

• Chichester Festival Theatre: OMID DJALILI: The Good Times Tour

  22/11/2021

  Location:

  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:

  https://www.cft.org.uk/

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  Intelligent, provocative and entertaining, Omid Djalili’s legendary performance is a captivating comedy masterclass. He received rave reviews playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof at Chichester in 2017. Ages 16+
  
  
  

  

  Concerts  Performances 

• Christmas at Cowdray light up trail

  24/11/2021 to 01/01/2022  at 16:30 to 20:00

  Location:

  Cowdray Castle, Midhurst

  Website:

  https://www.cowdray.co.uk/events/christmas-at-cowdray/

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  An illuminated, after-dark festive light trail inspired by the theme of ‘Joy’, is coming to the Estate this festive season.
  
  Designed to create lasting memories for families and friends, Cowdray’s stunning parkland will be lit up with work by a select band of international artists. There will also be millions of sparkling lights, interactive installations, joyful music and delicious festive delights from hot food and sweet treats to spicy winter warmers.
  

  

  Children / family  Exhibitions  Fetes / fairs  Nature