Celebrate the festive season with Chichester Community Development Trust Christmas is coming to Graylingwell Chapel, and we’ve got a wonderful programme of festive events to bring friends, families and neighbours together. From our Christmas Makers Market and Santa’s Grotto to children’s parties, carol singing and handmade decorations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this festive

Chichester Community Development Trust is inviting expressions of interest from organisations to occupy and operate Phase 1 Hall in the new Minerva Centre, and the tender opens on 30 September. The Minerva Centre opens in March 2027 at the heart of Minerva Heights, a growing neighbourhood of around 1,500 homes. The Phase 1 Hall is

Your café, at the heart of Minerva Heights Chichester Community Development Trust is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic café operator to launch the Minerva Centre Café Bar, and the tender opens on 30 September. The Minerva Centre is a new community building at the centre of Minerva Heights, one of Chichester’s largest new neighbourhoods,

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There’s been good progress at Marchwell Studios throughout August, as our exciting new creative workspace at Graylingwell moves further towards completion. With the main building envelope now substantially complete, the focus has shifted firmly to the next stages of the project, including mechanical and electrical installations, internal fit-out, groundworks and utility infrastructure.   The electrical installation, which

What a day! Saturday’s Community Day at Havenstoke Park was, without question, our best one yet and it’s all thanks to you. The sun made a very welcome appearance and stayed with us all day, and hundreds of you came out to make the most of it. Whether you were browsing our stallholders, having a

The Chichester Community Development Trust Annual General Meeting will be held on 7 October 2026 at Graylingwell Chapel, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, PO19 6BZ Agenda 6:00pm Welcome and Introductions and apologies for absence 6:10pm Minutes of the AGM held Thursday 9 October 2025 6:20pm Chair’s Statement 2025/26 6:30pm Presentation on CCDT’s work 2025/26 6:50pm Receipt of

When it’s been very hot over a sustained period of time, trees (like people!) can become stressed. This stress may cause them to start to shed branches. This condition has affected some trees in the Chichester area so though it’s a natural response to the heat and dry weather, it can lead to an additional

Havenstoke Park is a much-loved and well-used part of our community and we’re grateful for all those who enjoy and care for this special place.   After the recent wildfire, our focus remains very much on looking forward, continuing to celebrate the park and the community around it. The park has always been at its

A Huge Thank You to the Brilliant Sponsors Supporting the Chichester CDT Community Festival  The Chichester CDT Community Festival is shaping up to be a fantastic day of fun, entertainment and community spirit, and we simply couldn’t make it happen without the incredible support of our headline sponsors, Guardian Angels, Konsileo Insurance Brokers and Chichester Construct (the amazing builders currently working hard on