Sussex Times

19/06/2026

🎨 Bognor Coastal Art Trail Preview Exhibition 🎨

Get a sneak peek at the talented artists taking part in the 2026 Bognor Coastal Art Trail!

The Preview Exhibition opens at Reynolds Furniture Shop in Bognor Regis, giving visitors the chance to view a selection of artworks before the trail begins.

📍 Reynolds Furniture Shop, High Street, Bognor Regis
📅 Saturday 27 June – Saturday 4 July 2026
🚫 Closed Sunday 28 June
🕘 9am – 5.30pm

Visitors can also pick up a FREE Bognor Coastal Art Trail guide at the exhibition.

Whether you're an art enthusiast, looking for inspiration, or simply want to support local artists, this is a great opportunity to discover the creative talent on our doorstep.

For more information visit:
🌐 www.bognorcoastalarttrail.co.uk

19/06/2026

🎸 Rock Workshop – Selsey 🎸

Do you enjoy live music? Play an instrument? Or simply like listening and meeting people with similar interests?

Rock Workshop Selsey is a friendly, informal music workshop where local musicians explore how songs are created, arranged and developed. Guitarists, singers and musicians of all abilities are welcome.

🎵 No pressure to perform
🎵 Listeners welcome
🎵 Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
🎵 Meet fellow music lovers from the local area

Perhaps you've heard about the local jam sessions happening around Selsey and wondered how to get involved. Why not come along and see what the Rock Workshop is all about?

📞 Contact Dennis: 01243 605707
📧 [email protected]

19/06/2026

🌿🏡✨ Nearly £7,500 raised for local charities through Selsey Open Gardens! What an incredible community effort. From stunning gardens and live entertainment to fundraising for vital local organisations, the day was a huge success.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you to all who visited and supported this fantastic event. 💚

11/06/2026

🎉 Competition Winner Announcement 🎉

Congratulations to Anita, who has won our Sunday Lunch for Two competition with THE PIG in the South Downs! 🐷🍽️

We hope you have a wonderful meal and enjoy this fantastic prize.

A big thank you to THE PIG in the South Downs for providing the prize, and thank you to everyone who entered. Keep an eye on Sussex Times for more competitions and giveaways coming soon!

We start delivering our July/August issues from June 26th.

08/06/2026

04/06/2026

🎨 Discover the Bognor Coastal Art Trail this July!

Looking for something inspiring to do this summer? The Bognor Coastal Art Trail returns on 18th & 19th July and 25th & 26th July, showcasing the work of talented local artists along a seven-mile stretch from Pagham to Elmer.

From paintings and sculpture to glasswork, ceramics, jewellery and more, visitors can explore a variety of venues and meet the artists behind the creations.

🕥 Venues open 10.30am – 5pm

A wonderful opportunity to support local artists and enjoy a creative day out on our beautiful coastline.

04/06/2026

🌸 Selsey Open Gardens will be raising funds this year for three wonderful local charities:

💙 Selsey Care Shop
💚 Youth Dream Selsey
❤️ Selsey Community First Responders

These organisations provide invaluable support to people of all ages across our community, from young people and families to those facing emergencies or needing practical help and advice.

Find out more about the charities and this year's event by visiting the Selsey Open Gardens page.

03/06/2026

Take a game of bingo and add great tunes, laughs, and prizes…

That’s what you get at a Jukebox Bingo with Luxton Music - DJ Hire 🎶🎧✨

🎤 Hear the songs
🎶 Mark them on your bingo card
🏆 Have the chance to win great prizes

All for just £8 per person!

📆 Friday 12th June
⏰ Doors open 7:30pm

A fabulous way to spend a Friday Night 💃🪩🥂🎶

03/06/2026

Come and join us for our launch night and start your journey with the Pagham theatre group!

More information in the poster 👇

02/06/2026

We're looking for local artists to feature on the front covers of future Sussex Times magazines!

If you're an artist, illustrator, painter or photographer based in or connected to the local area, we'd love to hear from you.

While this is not a paid opportunity, featured artists will receive:
🎨 Their artwork on the front cover
📖 A short feature about themselves and their work inside the magazine
🌐 Their website and contact details included
👀 Exposure to around 34,000 readers across our three magazines

This is a great opportunity to showcase your work to local residents and raise awareness of your art.

To be considered, please email examples of your work, along with a few details about yourself and your website, to:

📧 [email protected]

Please share with any local artists who may be interested.