The Pavilion Chichester

TONIGHT 🤠 Hit the Floor is ON. Doors 7pm at Graylingwell Chapel.

A few tickets left — grab yours (or your group of 4 for £35) before we hit the floor at 7!

Link in bio / scan the QR on the poster.

🤠 HIT THE FLOOR! Line Dancing Shindig — this Friday!

Boots on, hats on, and NOW more fun for your funds - bring your crew for 4 tickets for £35!
Grab your mates and hit the floor together.

📅 Friday 18 Sept, 7pm
📍 Graylingwell Chapel
🎟️ Link in bio / scan the QR to book

What a day we had on Saturday - our biggest and best Community Day yet with a wonderful variety of stalls, events and activities. A huge thank you to our sponsors, without whom the event wouldn't have been possible. We've already been bouncing ideas around the team for next year, so stay tuned for details to come. And save the date: we've provisionally pencilled in Saturday 4 September 2027 for next year!

TODAY'S THE DAY! ☀️
Community Festival 2026 is open 10am–9pm at Havenstoke Park — here's your full day at a glance:

🐕 10am – Dog agility demo
🧘 10am – Mum & baby yoga
🎨 10am – Activity Club tasters
🏃 10.30am – Park Play sports session
📖 11am – Interactive stories with Chris North
💃 11am – Broadway Boogie dance
☕ 11am – Chatty Café
🎺 12noon – Chichester Big Band
🎯 12noon – Quiz taster session
💪 12noon – Strength Training for Beginners
🎬 1pm – Barone Hopper screening & heritage chat
🪄 1pm – Loopy Lotties magic show
💃 1pm – Dance & Joy, movement for over 50s
🎸 2pm – Acoustic set with Se Machlan
🎹 2pm – Piano sing-along 🎶 3pm – Big Notes Choir
🏺 3pm – Chisel pinch pots & piano recital

Plus dog agility have-a-go, wood fired pizza, ice cream, local charities, businesses and so much more. Free entry — just turn up!

One more sleep! Here's what else is waiting for you at Havenstoke Park 👇

🍕 Food from Woody's Wood Fired Pizza, DeLuca's Ice Cream & Hunger Busters
🧘 Wellbeing sessions in The Pavilion — Tai Chi, Dance & Joy for over 50s, and a Gong sound bath (both already fully booked, so get down early for the rest!)
☕ Chatty Café & IT drop-in at Graylingwell Chapel
🤝 Meet local support services including Home-Start Chichester & District, My Sisters' House Women's Centre, Chichester District Council and more

A day of good food, good company and some of our amazing local support services — all in one place.

1 day away! ⏰

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! 🐶

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! 🎉

FAQs for COMMUNITY DAY, Saturday 5 September - Help for Planning your day!

Are dogs welcome/Is it dog friendly?
YES! This event welcomes dogs, but due to children running around, picnics and inflatables all dogs MUST be kept on lead.

We will also have a dog agility space so bring your pups along too.

Will there be food available?
YES! We have Woodys woodfired pizzas, EDGE Tea & Coffee serving snacks and drinks, HungerBusters serving up burgers and De Luca's Ice Cream there for the day.

Can I bring a BBQ?
NO. Due to health and safety, no BBQ’s will be allowed on the site. We have plenty of food options you can choose from.

Will there be parking?
Wherever possible, we encourage people to walk or cycle to Community Day. Bike racks are available at The Pavilion and The Chapel.

If you need to drive, parking is available at either Northgate Car Park, with a short walk through Oaklands Park or at Chichester Rugby Club. Both these car parks are pay and display.

Please note that parking at Graylingwell Park is reserved for stall holders and will not be available for general visitors.

What time does it start?
We start at 10am

What time does it finish?
Community Day finishes at 4pm but there’s till Sundowners until 9pm!

Have you always wanted to try dancing but not sure if you'd fit in?
Have you danced before but not for some time?
Or maybe you're just looking to get a bit more active in a safe and welcoming environment?
Then Dance & Joy could be just the right fit!

Dance & Joy is a welcoming dance and movement class that explores movement, connection and joy in a relaxed, supportive environment. All abilities welcome.

You don’t need to be a dancer.
You don’t need to remember steps.
Just come as you are and move in ways that feel right for you.

Want to give it a try? We've got a free taster session coming up on Community Day, 1.00-.145pm on Saturday 5 September.

No dance experience required. No special clothing required - just come in comfy clothes you're happy to move around a bit in.

Book your free taster here: https://www.ticketsource.com/chichestercdt/t-jxjkjdj

A great series of events coming up for young women - please spread the word and share with anyone who might be interested to come along. 🙂

Peer Group for young women aged 15-19

Topics include:
Understanding Healthy Relationships
What is domestic abuse?

From Tuesday 8 September to Tuesday 20 October
4.30-5.30pm
THE SHED, Graylingwell Drive

WHAT IS IT?
A free, welcoming space for young women aged 15–19.
Join our weekly peer support group to share your experiences, feel listened to, and connect with others while learning about healthy relationships together in a supportive environment.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
* Confidence & self-esteem
* Sexual health
* Red Flags�Recognising abuse including Gaslighting, Coercive control & more
* Clarity around consent, power & control.
* Claires Law
* How to stay safe online

WHERE & WHEN
In person weekly after school/college/early evening sessions held at The Shed, Graylingwell Drive, Chichester.
Free - Register through QR code on flyer :)