Chichester CDT

03/09/2026

Paws at the ready: well behaved four-legged friends are invited too! 🐾

🐕 10am–10.30am – Dog agility demo
🐾 10.30am–1pm – Dog agility have-a-go course (yes, YOUR dog can join in!)
❤️ Say hi to Guide Dogs and Lola & Toff, who'll be on-site all day

Don't forget The Village Dogwash is on site too (though we'd understand if pups wanted to sit that one out on the big day!)

Whether you're bringing a seasoned pro or a wobbly first-timer, there's a warm welcome for every dog at Community Festival 2026.

2 days to go! 🐶

03/09/2026

Important announcement about Community Day! 😅

02/09/2026

YOUTH CLUB IS BACK!
Starts tomorrow and running on THURSDAYS during term time.

SHED SQUAD: Ages 8-11 6.15-7.15pm
YOOF CLUB: Ages 11-18 - 7.15-8.15pm

At The Shed, Graylingwell.

Free, as always, but booking is essential:

Shed Squad book here: https://form.jotform.com/251273225098356
Yoof Club book here: https://form.jotform.com/251273225098356

02/09/2026

👋 If you’re heading to the Chichester CDT Community Day this
Saturday (5 September), say hello to our friendly Housing team.

As part of our Housing Matters Roadshow, the team will be at Graylingwell Park between 10am and 1pm and will be on hand to help you with housing related issues or answer any questions you may have.

They can offer information and advice on:

✔ joining our housing register.
✔ finding an affordable home to buy.
✔ damp and mould.
✔ Disabled Facilities Grants.
✔ finding a privately rented home.
✔ letting your property with our free Private Rented Sector Scheme.
✔ keeping warm and reducing energy bills.
✔ building your own home.

For more details and for free downloadable housing guides, visit the link in the comments.

02/09/2026

Bringing the little ones? Community Festival 2026 has you covered! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
🎨 10am – Activity Club taster sessions (Graylingwell Chapel)
🧘 10am – Mum & baby yoga with Nicky (The Pavilion)
📖 11am – Interactive stories workshop with Chris North
💃 11am – Broadway Boogie, dance for all ages with Lucy
🪄 1pm – Loopy Lotties magic show

🎶 Live music all afternoon, including Chichester Big Band at 12noon
Bouncy castle and Face painting all day at Havenstoke Park!

Free entry, free fun, and something for every age. Bring the whole family down to Havenstoke Park on 5 September!

3 days to go! 🎉

01/09/2026

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS. NEXT QUIZ 6/10/26

Apologies for any inconvenience and hope to see you at the next one!

Quiz Night with Brian is BACK! Tuesday night, test your trivia, show off your niche knowledge and generally have a good time - all for a good cause.
Individuals and teams are welcome.

Tickets are just £2!!! Bargain.
📅 6:30pm start, first Tues of the month (That's 1 September, right after the bank holiday)

☕ Tea and coffee available – feel free to bring your own bottle if you fancy something stronger.

🍿 No food provided, but snacks are welcome – bring your favourites to share with your team!

Go on, you know you want to: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/jkagyraexyvq

01/09/2026

Explore Graylingwell’s rich history on our Walk and Talk events!

Once a sanctuary for patients, the Chapel now serves as a hub of historical discovery chronicling over a century of care. Delve into the fascinating history of Graylingwell Park, planned as the West Sussex County Lunatic Asylum but known throughout its operating life as Graylingwell Hospital. Discover the enduring Victorian and other historical buildings as you learn about the pioneering mental health care provided here from 1897 to 2001.

Arrive by 1pm at the beautifully restored Graylingwell Chapel.

At 1.15 pm, set off from the Chapel on a captivating walking tour led by local historian Greg Slay.

Return to the Chapel afterwards by 3pm for a hot drink and a tasty treat from The Chapel Café and an opportunity to view the exhibits and reflect on the walk’s discoveries.

Tickets: £12 per person - limited availability - all other tour dates are fully booked.

30/08/2026

Quiz Night with Brian is BACK! Tuesday night, test your trivia, show off your niche knowledge and generally have a good time - all for a good cause.
Individuals and teams are welcome.

Tickets are just £2!!! Bargain.
📅 6:30pm start, first Tues of the month (That's 1 September, right after the bank holiday)

☕ Tea and coffee available – feel free to bring your own bottle if you fancy something stronger.

🍿 No food provided, but snacks are welcome – bring your favourites to share with your team!

Go on, you know you want to: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/jkagyraexyvq

29/08/2026

YOUTH CLUB IS BACK!
Starting in September, now on THURSDAYS during term time.

SHED SQUAD: Ages 8-11 6.15-7.15pm
YOOF CLUB: Ages 11-18 - 7.15-8.15pm

At The Shed, Graylingwell.

Free, as always, but booking is essential:

Shed Squad book here: https://form.jotform.com/251273225098356
Yoof Club book here: https://form.jotform.com/251273225098356