Within the Chichester area there are two local groups – one in Chichester and the other in Selsey. These friendly groups are run by volunteers with the aim of supporting Sussex Wildlife Trust in the local community.

Regional Group Meetings

The Chichester Group organize regular indoor meetings on the last Tuesday of each month from October until March. Various speakers present illustrated talks on natural history subjects. The meetings are held at The Friends Meeting House (opposite Priory Park), Priory Road, Chichester starting at 7.30 pm.

The Selsey Group has meetings on occasional Friday evenings at St Peters Church Hall, St Peters Crescent, Selsey also starting at 7.30 pm. As well as meetings, Saturday coffee mornings are held in the area.

Both groups arrange interesting walks to look at wildlife that are at a gentle pace.

The Bognor Watch is also supported by the Chichester group and during the summer months local events are attended, to promote the work of the Sussex Wildlife Trust

Events: Walks and Talks

Friends Meeting House, Chichester

Meetings start at 7.30 pm, admission £2, with coffee/tea/biscuits 50p extra and a raffle

Tuesday 27 March Short AGM followed by Members’ Slides

Tuesday 24 April Afternoon walk in West Dean to see spring flowers

Tuesday 30 October Illustrated talk by Katherine Birch, Warden on ‘Kingley Vale’

Tuesday 27 November Illustrated talk by Fergus Milton on ‘Butser Ancient Hill Farm'

Tuesday 29 January 2013 Illustrated talk by Judi Darley, Education and Interpretation Officer on ‘Chichester Harbour’

Tuesday 26 February 2013 Illustrated talk by Mike Russell, Head of Adult Learning, Sussex Wildlife Trust on ‘Wild Sounds of Sussex’

St Peters Church Hall, Selsey

Meetings start at 7.30 pm, admission £1-50, with coffee/tea/biscuits 50p extra and a raffle

Friday 28 September Illustrated talk by Judi Darley, Education and Interpretation Officer on ‘Wildlife and Plants of Chichester Harbour’

Both members and non-members are welcome and the halls have wheelchair access. There is an entrance fee, to cover the hall hire and speakers’ costs. All meetings have a break for the raffle and tea or coffee with biscuits. There will be a chance to chat with others, ask questions and catch up with wildlife news.

Contact the Chichester / Selsey Regional Group

For further information please contact Maria Wildman

round-headed rampion / Graeme Lyons