Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

26/08/2026

CCDT's Community Festival, Saturday 5th September at Graylingwell Park, with lots happening on Havenstoke Park, at The Pavilion and for a little heritage and a quieter space to relax, Graylingwell Chapel. Make sure it is in your diary. Visit their website for further details - https://chichestercdt.org.uk/community-day/

21/08/2026

Great to see local people coming together to look after our beautiful coastline. Please share and help spread the word about the fantastic work happening in our community.

21/08/2026

A fantastic example of community action in our local area.

Around 40–50 local residents joined Ferring Conservation Group at Goring Gap on Sunday, helping to clear litter and fly-tipped rubbish from the area, with at least 30 bags collected.

It’s great to see local people giving their time to look after the places we all share, and another reminder of the important contribution voluntary and community groups make across Arun and the surrounding area.

Find out more about Ferring Conservation Group and their work:
https://www.ferringconservationgroup.co.uk

19/08/2026

13/08/2026

Could you play a part in making our communities more resilient?

At Chichester’s Emergency Services, Armed Forces and Community Day, we met some of the incredible people and volunteers who help keep our communities safe, prepared and supported when it matters most.

From Community First Responders to organisations providing vital support in emergencies, it was a great opportunity to hear first hand about the difference volunteers make.

VAAC is supporting volunteer recruitment for Community Resilience organisations across Arun and Chichester, with funding from the Sussex Resilience Forum.

Interested in finding out how you could get involved? Find out more about the Sussex Resilience Forum here:
https://www.sussex.police.uk/srf

13/08/2026

Help shape the future of the Chichester plan area

Residents, businesses, community groups and organisations are being invited to help shape the future of the Chichester area as work begins on a new local plan, which will guide development until 2045.

The new local plan will help guide decisions on homes, jobs, infrastructure, the environment, and the character of our communities.

Chichester District Council is encouraging people to help shape the area’s future by sharing their views between 7 August and 25 September at www.chichester.gov.uk/localplanconsultation.

To find out more about the Local Plan, including how the government is proposing that some planning policies will be set nationally, visit: www.chichester.gov.uk/new-local-plan-2045

12/08/2026

🐶 Looking for a fun family day out this September?

Why not head along to Noddy Fest at Mount Noddy Animal Centre on Saturday 5th September for their annual Fun Dog Show!

Bring your four-legged friend along and enjoy:
🐾 Fun dog show classes
🍔 Food and refreshments
🛍️ Stalls
🎈 Activities for all ages
📍 Mount Noddy Animal Centre, Blackmill Lane, Eartham, PO18 0LL
🕥 Registration from 10.30am | Classes start from 11.30am
💷 Adults £2 entry | Children, dogs and parking are FREE
Whether you're entering your dog into the show or simply looking for a great day out with the family, there's something for everyone.

For more information, scan the QR code on the poster or visit Mount Noddy Animal Centre's page.