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Worthing Birdman 2013

Worthing Birdman takes flight

The Worthing Birdman is a human-powered flight competition held each summer in the picturesque seaside town of Worthing on England’s South Coast…

Chilli Fiesta - West Dean Gardens

It’s hot, hot, hot at the Chilli Fiesta

The Chilli Fiesta is an annual food festival in homage to the chilli. It takes place from 9th to 11th August 2013 and for the first time you can camp…

International Bognor Birdman

The International Bognor Birdman splashes down in West Sussex

The International Bognor Birdman takes off again on 13th and 14th July 2013. Human powered flying machines will be splashing down in West Sussex in the hope of a prize…

Brompton World Championship

Have a wheely good time as folding bikes take to the Goodwood Motor Circuit

The 8th Brompton World Championship takes place at the Goodwood Motor Circuit as part of the Orbital Cycling Festival this July…

Zachary 13 Shoots at the British and World Marbles Championship

British & World Marbles Championship 2013

Tinsley Green in West Sussex is known as the home of marbles. On 29th March the British & World Marbles Championship takes place at the Greyhound pub…

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Littlehampton Charity Pancake Olympics

The Littlehampton Charity Pancake Olympics is an annual event that sees teams of alternative Olympians battle it out in pancake curling and flipping to win the Gold Frying Pan…

Pagham Pram Race

Three pints and a pram in Pagham

The Pagham Pram Race is apparently the oldest pram race in the world and takes place annually on Boxing Day. The race begins at The Mill on Pagham Road and finishes at The Lamb car park via several local pubs…

International Worthing Birdman

Wacky winged event in Worthing

The International Worthing Birdman competition takes place annually with both fun competitors and flyers with more serious machines raising money for charity by jumping off the pier…

Chilli Fiesta - West Dean Gardens

The weather may not be hot but the Chilli Fiesta is

The Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens in Chichester is an annual celebration of the chilli with talks, stalls, music, dance, cocktails, and demonstrations…

Zachary 13 Shoots at the British and World Marbles Championship

On a roll with the British and World Marbles Championship

Tinsley Green in Sussex is known as the home of marbles and hosts the British and World Marbles Championships on 6th April 2012 (Good Friday)…

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Spending a spooky spell at Petworth House with some revolting recipes

Petworth House in West Sussex will be hosting plenty of spooky halloween fun and revolting recipes from 23rd – 25th October 2011…

Roman Week at Fishbourne Palace, West Sussex

Sign up as a soldier for Roman Army Week

Why not sign up as a soldier for Roman Army Week at Fishbourne Palace in West Sussex 24th – 28th October 2011…

Chilli Fiesta - West Dean Gardens

Chilli out at fiesta in West Sussex

For three days, West Dean Gardens are given over to chilli madness, from flaming food, live music and salsa dancing to Hot! Hot! Hot! chillies – there’s something for everyone!

Worthing International Birdman, West Sussex

Is it a bird, is it a man? No, it’s Worthing Birdman!

The Worthing International Birdman takes place in Worthing, West Sussex on 13th & 14th August 2011…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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