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SUMMARY:Focus Group Offshoot at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:Oxmarket are delighted to welcome back 3 members of The Focus Group for an exhibition in our Wilson Gallery.  Iain McGowan\, Nigel Chapman and Bill McKnight are all members of the Focus Group who have exhibited at Oxmarket on several occasions. \nTheir work is often different\, Iain likes to make collages of images\, Nigel is well known for photographing plants and flowers while Bill concentrates on landscapes.  They bring together their collective styles for a 2 week exhibition of recent work. \n 
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/focus-group-offshoot-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Borderlands Artists at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:Oxmarket are delighted to welcome back The Borderlands Artists who are a long-established group of professional contemporary artists who live on the borders of Surrey\, Hampshire\, and Sussex. The members include painters\, printers\, sculptors\, ceramists\, and photographers. They exhibit individually and collectively throughout the south of England. In addition\, they meet regularly to draw\, critique\, and support each other. \nMost of the members of Borderlands have a degree in fine art and have worked in a variety of occupations from graphic design to teaching students in secondary school\, and tutoring life drawing\, watercolour and other media to adults. Some have exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and have work exhibited in the USA\, Europe and even Africa! \nThe exhibition will showcase each artist’s work and is an eclectic mixture of large and small works from large vibrant abstracts to smaller floral watercolours\, large theatrical and miniature still life oil paintings\, small oil and watercolour landscapes\, contemplative acrylics\, collage and print\, textile wall hangings\, and even featuring the birds of Chichester Harbour. Such is the range of artworks that there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/borderlands-artists-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:Craft Club at Jam Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join Jam Cafe every Saturday for their weekly Craft Club. \nEach week they will be making a variety of crafts from painting to collage to badges\, the options are endless. \nThere are 2 drop in sessions – \n10:30am-12:00pm \n1:00pm-3:00pm \nCost – From £5.00\, depending on activity and you can book your space here.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/craft-club-at-jam-cafe/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:JAM Cafe\, 33 Southgate\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1DP
CATEGORIES:Regular Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260605T075527
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SUMMARY:Elmer Day at The Novium Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Novium Museum on Saturday 23 May 2026 for Elmer Day – a colourful celebration of one of the best-loved storybook characters of the last 40 years. \nElmer Day is also a chance to come together to celebrate the themes at the heart of all 30 Elmer books created by David McKee: friendship\, kindness and inclusivity. \nWith the annual Chichester Pride event taking place in the city the same day\, Elmer Day feels like a fitting extra celebration of being yourself. In fact\, The Guardian described Elmer as an LGBTQ+ hero in 2014. \nHere’s what’s happening at The Novium Museum on Elmer Day 2026: \nPre-Pride drop-in\, 9.30am – 10.30am\nCelebrate Elmer as a LGBTQ+ icon at The Novium Museum before heading off to enjoy Chichester Pride (you’ll need to book tickets for Pride separately\, via the Chichester Pride website). \nWe’re hosting a special pre-Pride parade drop-in event for families\, with face painting (£3 per child). There’s no need to book in advance for this event. \nElmer storytelling sessions\, 10am\, 11am and 12pm\nEnjoy a classic Elmer story in this storytelling session with Chichester Library. \nEntry to the storytelling session of your choice is included in the price of admission to the Elmer and Friends exhibition. \nBook Elmer Day exhibition tickets \nMake your own Elmer puppet\, 10.15am and 11.15am\nGet creative at these family-friendly workshops to make your own Elmer puppet. Experiment with different materials\, colours and patterns to create a puppet that’s as bold and unique as Elmer. \n£3 per child\, £1 per accompanying adult (advance booking essential). Spaces are limited for these workshops\, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. \nBook tickets for Elmer Day craft workshops \nBring Elmer to life\nDon’t forget to scan the QR codes around The Novium Museum on Elmer Day to take fun photos and selfies with Elmer on a fun augmented reality experience.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/elmer-day-at-the-novium-museum/
LOCATION:Novium Musuem\, 1 Tower Street\, Chichester\, PO19 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T090000
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SUMMARY:Sweaty Betty Weekly Run Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sweaty Betty run club every Saturday at 9am. \nAll abilities welcome. \nMeet at 9am at Sweaty Betty\, Chichester for 45 minutes.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/sweaty-betty-weekly-run-club/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Sweaty Betty\, 51a South Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Regular Events
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SUMMARY:Board Games for Families at Chichester Library
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to play board games with other families every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month\, 9.00am-4.00pm. \nPlease contact Chichester Library for more details.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/board-games-for-families-at-chichester-library-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Chichester Library\, Tower Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO191QJ
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Highlights of the Collection Tour at Pallant House Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of the collection in the historic house. \n\n\nExplore Pallant House Gallery with one of our guides and let them share their knowledge and passion for the artists and works in our collection. They will take you on a journey through Modern British art from 1900 to the present day and give you the opportunity to experience highlights of the collection on display\, such as Barbara Hepworth’s Figure (Walnut) (1964) and Michael Andrews’s Thames Painting: The Estuary (1994–5). \nTours will last approximately 40 minutes and there is a limit of 15 participants.  \nThe tour will not cover the temporary exhibitions. \nFree with admission. \nEvery Saturday.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/highlights-of-the-collection-tour-at-pallant-house-gallery/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Pallant House Gallery\, 9 North Pallant\, Chichester\, PO19 1TJ
CATEGORIES:Art
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