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SUMMARY:Event A1: Silent Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:Discover inspiring artworks at The Silent Art Auction this June in the cafe bar at New Park Centre. Generously donated by renowned local artists\, pieces will be exhibited throughout June\, before a public\, silent bidding process. All proceeds go towards the Raise the Roof campaign to replace the Victorian roof. \nFor decades\, New Park Centre has provided free exhibition space for local artists to showcase their work. This special Silent Art Auction is one of several events planned for 2026 where the community can to help raise funds to replace the Victorian roof of one of the city’s most beloved venues. Total roof cost £470\,000. Total pledges to date £213\,500 (plus designated reserves £150\,000 ‘roof repair fund’). Works are being carried out over three years (2025-2027) so the Centre can remain open. \nNew Park Centre is managed by registered charity\, New Park Community & Arts Association.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-a01-silent-art-auction/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art & Craft
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T140000
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SUMMARY:Event W5: The Place That Made You: Prose and Poetry Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Local authors and experienced creative writing tutors Stephanie Norgate and Karen Stevens will discuss how their imaginations have been shaped by rural or urban landscapes. They will then guide you through a series of connected writing exercises\, inviting you to explore your emotional landscapes\, cityscapes or seascapes. \nIn this two-hour creative writing workshop\, Karen and Stephanie will draw on their own experiences of creating stories\, characters and poems from a sense of place. Participants will need to bring some paper and a pen or laptop and be prepared to delve into the sights\, sounds\, objects and dramas associated with the special places\, landscapes\, cityscapes or seascapes of their personal histories. Karen’s collection of short stories\, Brilliant Blue\, is set in the urban landscape of the Duncock Estate\, while Stephanie’s novel Hartisborne and some poems in her collection\, The Conversation\, draw on her native village of Selborne. \nThe creative exercises will invite you to discover a layering of emotion\, place and character in your writing whether you write prose or poetry and whether your work is gritty or lyrical. Come along with an open mind\, ready to experiment and connect with other writers in a warm\, encouraging workshop. \nSuitable for all levels. Soft drinks included in price.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w05-the-place-that-made-you-prose-and-poetry-creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T153000
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SUMMARY:Event SW11-1: Small Ship Ocean\, Rivers\, Expedition Cruising and Tours
DESCRIPTION:Roger Mallock\, store manager of Fred Olsen Travel\, Chichester\, and his team Katy and Gary\, are hosting two enticing cruise talks as part of the Festival\, which will give guests the opportunity to learn all they wish to know about small ship\, river and expedition cruises and tours. \nThe author of Cruisemaster\, the book on cruising for newcomers\, Roger is a former Future Cruise Sales Manager onboard the Fred Olsen Cruise Line fleet and returns to the Festival for the third time in 2026. \nThese two unique cruise talks (also on 3rd July at 13.00) will feature such household names as Fred Olsen Cruise Lines\, Saga Cruises\, Azamara Cruises\, HX Expeditions\, AMA Waterways and APT Tours\, each bringing to life their own product\, after which guests can mingle and chat to the suppliers at their leisure. \nFind out about the range of options open to you between ocean\, river and expedition and many destinations from around UK cruises\, the Mediterranean jewels or Scandinavian gems from local ports to fly-cruises or river cruises in Europe and worldwide. From mini cruises of a few days to world cruises of many months or adventure in Antarctica\, these talks will whet the appetite for bucket-list trips and more….. \nMeet the team \nRoger\, Katy and Gary are all vastly experienced with jointly over 100 years experience after careers in the travel industry across very broad areas. This extensive knowledge means we will find the right solution for you\, with all travel financially protected when booked. We are members of ABTA. \nFred Olsen Travel are part of the largest travel consortia in the UK\, which means you get the keenest prices and finest value for money… Old-fashioned\, personal\, high street and attentive service awaits you.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw11-small-ship-ocean-rivers-expedition-cruising-and-tours/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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SUMMARY:Event SW11-2: Small Ship Ocean\, Rivers\, Expedition Cruising and Tours
DESCRIPTION:Roger Mallock\, store manager of Fred Olsen Travel\, Chichester\, and his team Katy and Gary\, are hosting two enticing cruise talks as part of the Festival\, which will give guests the opportunity to learn all they wish to know about small ship\, river and expedition cruises and tours. \nThe author of Cruisemaster\, the book on cruising for newcomers\, Roger is a former Future Cruise Sales Manager onboard the Fred Olsen Cruise Line fleet and returns to the Festival for the third time in 2026. \nThese two unique cruise talks (also on 25th June at 13.00) will feature such household names as Fred Olsen Cruise Lines\, Saga Cruises\, Azamara Cruises\, HX Expeditions\, AMA Waterways and APT Tours\, each bringing to life their own product\, after which guests can mingle and chat to the suppliers at their leisure. \nFind out about the range of options open to you between ocean\, river and expedition and many destinations from around UK cruises\, the Mediterranean jewels or Scandinavian gems from local ports to fly-cruises or river cruises in Europe and worldwide. From mini cruises of a few days to world cruises of many months or adventure in Antarctica\, these talks will whet the appetite for bucket-list trips and more….. \nMeet the team \nRoger\, Katy and Gary are all vastly experienced with jointly over 100 years experience after careers in the travel industry across very broad areas. This extensive knowledge means we will find the right solution for you\, with all travel financially protected when booked. We are members of ABTA. \nFred Olsen Travel are part of the largest travel consortia in the UK\, which means you get the keenest prices and finest value for money… Old-fashioned\, personal\, high street and attentive service awaits you.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw11-2-small-ship-ocean-rivers-expedition-cruising-and-tours/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Mallock":MAILTO:roger.mallock@fredolsentravel.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Event T4: Poisoned Beds
DESCRIPTION:Who would have believed that 120 years ago\, local water companies would pump untreated sewage into Chichester Harbour at Emsworth\, the famous home of the finest oyster beds in Europe? \nPoisoned Beds is set in December 1918. Elizabeth Wells is preparing a concert to celebrate women’s suffrage and the end of the Great War. But she cannot celebrate the future without reconciling herself to her tragic past. \nElizabeth recounts her captivating story of one woman’s personal liberation set against the fight for suffrage and the death of the Victorian oyster industry. \nPoisoned Beds is a collaboration between Lucy Flannery and Greg Mosse\, two highly-regarded theatre writers\, and the play will delight audiences with its clever combination of comedy and pathos\, sharp dialogue\, unexpected plot twists and wonderfully witty lyrics. \nWest End actress Paula Tinker gives a virtuoso performance in this superb one-act script\, accompanied on stage by much-loved theatre composer John Gleadall. After a short interval\, there will be a chance for the audience to join in more songs of the sea and have an informal chat with the performers. Be prepared to sing! \n‘A fascinating play\, excellently performed by Paula Tinker\, ably accompanied by musician and lyricist John Gleadall’ – Londonpubtheatres.com
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-t04-poisoned-beds/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T220000
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SUMMARY:Event M43: The Laurel Canyon Experience
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand following sold-out shows\, The Laurel Canyon Experience brings the golden harmonies of 60s and 70s California to life. Featuring award-winning performers DiElle\, John Gleadall and Chris Wood\, this enchanting show celebrates songs from Carole King\, James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell\, Crosby\, Stills & Nash and more. The show recreates the rich harmonies\, heartfelt storytelling and sun-soaked sound of Laurel Canyon — the creative hub that gave the world some of its most enduring music. \nAudiences can expect beautifully crafted interpretations of classics by Carole King\, James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell\, Crosby\, Stills & Nash\, The Eagles and more. From intimate acoustic moments to soaring three-part harmonies\, the trio capture the warmth\, authenticity and spirit of an era when lyrics mattered and melodies lingered long after the final note. \nWith stunning musicianship and enchanting live shows\, The Laurel Canyon Experience is more than a tribute — it’s a lovingly curated journey through the songs and stories that defined a generation. The trio’s natural chemistry and heartfelt delivery create an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and completely alive in the present moment. \nNew songs are added regularly\, meaning no two performances are ever quite the same. Each show offers its own unique blend of timeless favourites and rediscovered gems. \nIf you love harmony-rich classics\, evocative storytelling and music that still stirs the soul decades later\, this is an evening not to be missed.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m43-the-laurel-canyon-experience/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Event M43: The Laurel Canyon Experience
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand following sold-out shows\, The Laurel Canyon Experience brings the golden harmonies of 60s and 70s California to life. Featuring award-winning performers DiElle\, John Gleadall and Chris Wood\, this enchanting show celebrates songs from Carole King\, James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell\, Crosby\, Stills & Nash and more. The show recreates the rich harmonies\, heartfelt storytelling and sun-soaked sound of Laurel Canyon — the creative hub that gave the world some of its most enduring music. \nAudiences can expect beautifully crafted interpretations of classics by Carole King\, James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell\, Crosby\, Stills & Nash\, The Eagles and more. From intimate acoustic moments to soaring three-part harmonies\, the trio capture the warmth\, authenticity and spirit of an era when lyrics mattered and melodies lingered long after the final note. \nWith stunning musicianship and enchanting live shows\, The Laurel Canyon Experience is more than a tribute — it’s a lovingly curated journey through the songs and stories that defined a generation. The trio’s natural chemistry and heartfelt delivery create an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and completely alive in the present moment. \nNew songs are added regularly\, meaning no two performances are ever quite the same. Each show offers its own unique blend of timeless favourites and rediscovered gems. \nIf you love harmony-rich classics\, evocative storytelling and music that still stirs the soul decades later\, this is an evening not to be missed.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m43-the-laurel-canyon-experience/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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