This October we will be celebrating the natural diversity of our home here in East and West Sussex – from the sweeping Downs, to ship and shore.
Did you know that our Cathedral here in Chichester is the only medieval Cathedral that can be seen from land and sea? Read on below to see how you can celebrate with us.
Nellie the Final Fat Fish
To kick off our celebrations, we are collaborating with the Final Straw Foundation and hosting Nellie the Final Fat Fish - a large metal sculpture which will be located on the Cathedral Green. The idea is simple – the public fills Nellie up with their used plastic bottles and aluminium cans, illustrating just how many of these disposable items we use and the huge volume of waste we create.
Celebration of Sussex Food and Farming
On Sunday 9th October at 3.00pm we welcome you to join us for a celebration of Sussex Food and Farming. In partnership with Sussex branches of the National Farmers' Union and the Farming Community Network, this special service will feature short presentations from representatives of each organisation, plus the Trussell Trust and Chichester District Foodbank, which will be marking its 10th year of operation.
Two tractors will be parked by the Bell Tower, and we are delighted that a group of sheep from Brinsbury College will also be present in the nave.The service will be followed by tea and cake. All attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for the Chichester Foodbank.
The Big Draw Festival
On Friday 28th October there will be a very special event for children and families, as part of this year's Big Draw Festival. Inspired by the beautiful Sussex environment, visitors will be invited to draw and colour in the Cathedral Nave using recycled materials. Entry is free, donations welcomed.
Header Image: Coastal JJ