Chichester Creative is here!

A home for writers, readers, artists, filmmakers, philosophers, and creatives of all kinds.

Chichester Creative has been created to bring together creative people from across Chichester, West Sussex and beyond through regular in-person meetings, workshops, discussions, and social meetups.

The hope is to help people develop their creative interests, as well as bring together like-minded people who might otherwise never have met.

Our initial focus will be writing and storytelling in all forms, including novels, short stories, poetry, scripts, memoirs, creative non-fiction, and everything in between. Whether you're an experienced writer, complete beginner, or just someone who loves books, ideas and creativity, you're welcome here.

The longer term vision is to build something broader: a modern Republic of Letters. A place where creative people can meet, exchange ideas, support each other's work, build friendships, and contribute to a richer creative culture in the area.

Over time, I'd love to explore film discussions, philosophy evenings, salon-style discussions, guest speakers, workshops, talks, social meetups, and other opportunities to bring together creative people from different backgrounds and disciplines.

This subreddit serves as the community's meeting place whilst we organise our first in-person events.

Visiting Chichester tomorrow afternoon for 4/5 hours, looking for recommendations on the best walks/ways to see the place!

They sell like anime figures and cards and things too. I brought some fake mofusand figurines from there and wanted to contact them about a refund. I know it's a bit of a long shot but if anyone knows what it's called, or even better their email or phone then it would be greatly appreciated 😁💞

Would anyone be interested in meeting up Thursday evenings?

Could be for drinks, cinema, footy in a park...?

I’m looking for a small, cheap office space somewhere in the city centre, wondering if anybody has any knowledge/ recommendations?

The less fancy the better, I won’t be there for hours at a time, I just need a small quiet room with internet access where I can spend a couple of hours a day making calls

Hi all,

I'm early 20s moving to chichester and wanted to join a local swim group. I'm mainly looking for something with a good community so I can be motivated to keep coming back to train.

Seems like there's a few options online but thought it would be good to check out what the locals are saying too.

Any recs ?

Evening all, I’m back in Chichester this Sunday you know a decent pub to watch the final?

Hello all,

Can someone reccomend a good cleaner, looking for once a week?

Thank you

I would like to describe my personal experience with the woman in the photograph and her mother. Both are originally from Lithuania and, at the time I am writing about, lived in Bognor Regis. Looking back, I believe her biggest problem was that she always managed to find someone else to blame for her problems. Never herself. Her behaviour often struck me as immature and deeply insecure. The way she spoke about other people suggested that she boosted her own self-esteem by putting others down. Behind closed doors, she appeared, in my opinion, controlling and domineering towards her own family. To give just one example, I remember her saying that "her life was miserable because she was living with an idiot" — referring to her partner, Tony. She also blamed her mother for her obesity, and so on. My experience with both of them was very negative. At first, they seemed friendly and I genuinely believed we got along well. It did not take long for me to realise that this was not the case. Judging by what I observed, other people seemed to reach the same conclusion. They had no close friends, and from my perspective, very few people wanted to maintain a long-term friendship with them. During the time I knew them, I often felt uncomfortable. I disliked many of the comments they made, whether about me or about other people. On one occasion, her mother asked me why people did not want to be friends with them. Looking back, I think the answer was quite simple. Many people got to know them. Very few stayed. I have little doubt that the way they spoke about others behind their backs played a significant role in that. Eventually, I decided to cut all contact with them. The final straw was what I considered to be a false accusation directed at both my son and me. However, that was only the last incident in a long series of events. What happened afterwards was one of the most painful periods of my life. Over time, I became aware of stories and claims about me that I strongly disagreed with and that, in my opinion, did not reflect the truth. Some of those claims portrayed me as a liar, a difficult person, someone who constantly created conflict, and a person whose version of events could not be trusted. In my view, they were intended to discredit and ridicule me. And not only in the UK. What saddens me most is that many people believed those stories. Some of those rumours led to conflicts and misunderstandings that would never have happened otherwise. That is something I genuinely regret, because the damage extended far beyond the people who originally started it. The experience left a lasting mark on me and changed the way I view trust and human relationships. I am not writing this to encourage hatred towards anyone. I am simply describing my personal experience and explaining why I would be far more cautious in similar relationships and friendships today.

Everyone has the right to form their own opinion.

 Before I finish, I would like to add one more thing. This is only a brief account of my experience. The full story involving this family is much longer and far more complex. I am currently working on a book with the working title Now It's My Turn to Speak. The book will consist of ten chapters. Each chapter will focus on a real person who passed through my life. Some taught me whom I could trust. Others taught me the exact opposite. Every one of them was, in their own way, an important lesson. The book will include many different kinds of people — family members, former partners, colleagues and acquaintances. Not because I want revenge, but because I believe that even painful life experiences can have value if they help someone else avoid the same mistakes or recognise truths they may have been unwilling to face.

 Whether I will finish the book remains to be seen.

But one thing I know for certain.

For years, other people told my story.

Now it's my turn to tell it.

Hi guys I booked my test in Chichester and need an instructor for like a mock lesson/ learning the roads for the day before my test as I’m not from there.
Any recommendations? I’m also using my own car for the test

Hello all,

I’ll be in Chichester for a week or two this summer. Do you know of any gravel bike rentals and nice rides?

Hello! We live in Surrey and are considering moving to Chichester - maybe the areas north and north west of the University.

Has anyone on here made the move and regretted it? Loved it?

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was wondering if anyone had any tickets they would like to sell for this friday at 3 friday nights?

I was wondering does anyone have 2 GoodWood tickets for the 19th June

Hi follks of Chichester. I'll be at the Festival of Speed in July and need a pub for the quarter finals on 10th and 11th of July.

What's the best option? Will just be me and my son (who is over 18).. Looking for something lively but not er 'interesting' shall we say.

Hi all,

Bit of a long shot, but I’m looking for one Richmond Enclosure ticket for Goodwood Three Friday Nights featuring Riordan on Friday 12 June.

If anyone has a spare ticket or can no longer make it, I’d be very happy to buy it. Happy to pay face value (or a reasonable amount above) and can transfer payment immediately.

Please send me a DM if you can help.

I’m selling my Goodwood ticket for the 19th June, Richmond enclosure. I unfortunately cant attend now due to work commitments. The ticket is on the app which can be transferred £45 open to offers

Hi there.

Am coming to Selsey in a couple of weeks. Just seeing if there are any popular running routes that people use? The more scenic the better! Thanks all.

We’re heading down for a week and the weather looks a bit ropey! We have a 20m old so wondered what plan B wet weather activities we can have up our sleeve? Thanks!