Category: "whats-on"
Selsey Open Gardens Day
Selsey Open Gardens Day will take place this year on Sunday 23rd June 11.00am to 5.00pm Selsey is opening a host of interesting and diverse gardens - including new ones for 2013. The garden trail meanders through the town visiting award winning school and organic vegetable gardens, continuing towards the sea via wild flower and rose... read more »
Open Farm Sunday June 9th
Come along to Marsh Farm in Sidlesham on 9th June 2013 for a fun day out on Open Farm Sunday. See their beautiful cows and try some of their luxury ice cream! There will be guided walks around the dairy explaining how the cows and their calves are cared for. You will be... read more »
Walk the Harbour
Join Chichester Harbour Conservancy for 9th Festival of Harbour Walks walking in Chichester Harbour. This unique Festival gives you the chance to walk in a harbour environment over three very different days. Follow this link for more information about the 9th Festival of Harbour... read more »
Pagham Harbour
Visitor Centre temporary closure The Visitor Centre will be closed between 22nd April and 17th May for internal refurbishment, which will improve the working space for staff and volunteers and refresh the experience for visitors. The work will include redecoration, new flooring, windows and doors and extension of the office.... read more »
Nature Notes
There is a great deal going on in Chichester Harbour this month, and Ed Rowsell, Chichester Harbour Conservancy's Conservation Officer, has a lot to talk about. You can find Lapwings and Skylarks, Water Voles and Red Admirals. Many plants are flowering and others are just starting out. Find out what's happening... read more »
Pagham Harbour
The RSPB manages the foreshore at Pagham Beach (i.e. below high tide mark) from a wildlife and byelaw perspective but not the SSSI on top of the beach, and they have no authority for coastal flood risk management. They support all of the authorities' efforts to engage with local... read more »
Chichester Harbour in February
Why not join Chichester Harbour Conservancy and their experienced wildlife specialists to enjoy Chichester Harbour this February? For information about who to contact, what it costs and where to meet, please see below. Sat 2 Feb Bird Watching at Fishbourne 12 noon / 2 hours A short stroll along the harbour shoreline... read more »
Chichester Harbour Events
Why not join Chichester Harbour Conservancy and their experienced wildlife specialists to watch the winter migrants in Chichester Harbour from the Solar Boat this January? For information about who to contact, what it costs and where to meet, please see below. Sat 5 Jan Bird Watching by Solar Boat 11am /... read more »
Chichester Harbour Events
There are loads of events being taking place in and around Chichester Harbour, starting this December and continuing into the new year. Why not join Chichester Harbour Conservancy and their experienced wildlife specialists to watch the winter migrants in Chichester Harbour from the Solar Boat? For information about who to contact, what is costs and where... read more »
Pagham Harbour and Medmerry
From 1 April 2013, the RSPB will manage Pagham Harbour and Medmerry under five-year Management Plans. They are publicly consulting on the draft plans between 13 October and 9 November 2012. The full draft plans are very long, so two consultation documents have been created which summarise the key objectives... read more »
Medmerry Uncovered
The Environment Agency and the RSPB will be hosting a free exhibition this summer to highlight how the flood management scheme at Medmerry is progressing and to give an insight into the important archaeology that has been found. Everyone is invited to attend the exhibition which runs from Sunday 5... read more »
Medmerry Marshes Walk
As part of the Selsey Festivities The Manhood Wildlife & Heritage Group are organising a walk along the Medmerry Marshes on Thursday 9th August. This will be a guided walk of approx. 3 miles. Dogs on leads please. There will be some rough ground, so please wear suitable footwear. The walk will take... read more »
RIBA Sandcastle Challenge 2012
The Love Sandcastle Challenge will be held on Saturday 18th August at the award-winning West Wittering Blue Flag beach. The competition is being organised by RIBA, the Royal Institute of British architects, and is open to everyone who would like to create a sandcastle on an architectural theme. The event is free to... read more »
Chichester Harbour Nature Notes
There is a great deal going on in Chichester Harbour this month, and Ed Rowsell, Chichester Harbour Conservancy's Conservation Officer, has a lot to talk about. Many birds now have young in tow and you can find Mute Swan cygnets, Mallard ducklings and Moorhen chicks in different areas round... read more »
CANCELLED Open Farm Sunday 17th June
Unfortunately due to the appalling weather over the last few days Southend Farm has been forced to cancel their Open Farm Sunday event, which was due to take place this Sunday 17th June. An ‘Open Farm Day’, may take place later in the year, depending on weather and other things,... read more »
Chichester Harbour May Events
There is a lot to do in Chichester Harbour this month. Chichester Harbour Conservancy are offering walks, talks and trips round the harbour. Everything to take you out and about round Chichester Harbour in May. For a full list of Chichester Harbour Conservancy events for May click HERE.read more »
Meet the RSPB at Pagham
The RSPB will be hosting two 'Meet the RSPB' days at Pagham Harbour in early May, giving local people a chance to drop in and share any thoughts or ask any questions, and in general just allow them to get to know you a bit better, and you to... read more »
Chichester Harbour Conservancy April Events
April is an event packed month at Chichester Harbour Conservancy. As well as annual favourites such as the Egg and Shell Hunt and Early Morning Beach Walk, this year you can also take part in a Marine Creature Shadow Puppet workshop and a special Solar Heritage trip to learn... read more »
Earth Hour 2012
What will you be doing when the lights switch off? World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour is well-known for its huge landmark switch offs - this year the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Old Trafford Stadium are just a few of the big names taking part again. But what... read more »
Chichester Harbour Events for January
A huge number of activities are organised in and around Chichester Harbour every year by Chichester Harbour Conservancy, whether you are taking to the water on the Solar Boat or taking part in the Festival of Walks. As 2012 gets going, find out what is happening in Chichester Harbour this... read more »