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Racton Summer Fete 2021

Racton Summer Fete will take place at Lordington House on Saturday 28th August this year from 2:30pm until 4pm.

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The Octagon contains eight uniquely beautiful churches, many of them several hundred years old, seven of which are open for public worship.

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Our recent news

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Lockdown Easing Across the Parish – Churches Open

As we enter a new phase in easing in lockdown restrictions across the country, we…
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New Executive Headteacher’s Report Published

The new Head of The Downland Schools Federation, Mr David Bertwhistle has published a report…
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Date Fixed for Racton Fete 2021 – Volunteers Needed

Racton Fete will be held this year at Lordington House on the August bank holiday…

Upcoming Events

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    Racton Summer Fete 2021

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    August 28, 2021
    Click for Fete Website: Racton Fete 2021 – The Octagon Parish Mark the 28th August in your diaries – Racton Fete is coming soon! The Chichester Band, Punch and Judy, inflatables, donkeys and alpacas are booked.The stalls, teas and ice creams are in preparation and the terriers are raring to get racing. Racton Fete 2021 – The Octagon Parish   Read more…
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    Book of Common Prayer Eucharist at Racton Church

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    August 29, 2021, 10:00 am
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    Please join us for this wonderful service from the Book of Common Prayer. Music will be provided on the recently restored historic harmonium will be played by Mr Richard Barnes. Read more…
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    Sussex Ride and Stride

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    September 11, 2021
    Enjoy the countryside and raise money for historic churches! The Sussex Ride and Stride Event is run by the Sussex Historic Churches Trust and is a fundraising event aimed at encouraging people to hike, run, cycle or ride to visit churches across Sussex. Sponsorship of those taking part raises money to support your chosen church directly (50% of funds raised) Read more…
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    Stansted Park Farm Shop

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    Stansted Park

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    The Stansted Park Farm Shop stocks the finest food and drink from over 100 Sussex and Hampshire artisan producers. With a full butchery counter of local game and meat, a deli brimming with homemade pastries, charcuterie and award-winning cheeses, it’s a spectacular destination to enjoy the food of the South Downs and Coast. Please see our website for the latest Read more…
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    Compton Village Shop and Tea Room

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    The Compton village shop is situated in the idyllic South Downs National Park. Lying between Chichester and Petersfield, it is the ideal place to stop for a cup of tea with friends and family. There is usually plenty of parking space in the village square, but if there is none available please go to the recreation ground in the village. Read more…
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    The Pavillion Tearooms – Stansted Park

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    Hidden within 1800 acres of ancient woodland on the Hampshire and West Sussex border, Stansted Park, with its stunning stately home and forest, is a wonderful setting for family and friends to gather. In the heart of The Walled Garden is a beautifully restored Victorian glass house, which now houses The Pavilion Tearoom. For further information and current opening times, Read more…
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    The Victoria Inn, West Marden

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    The Victoria Inn
    West Marden
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    Tel:02392 631330

    Extremely welcoming family owned traditional country pub in the heart of the South Downs. We specialise in local produce for our home cooked (proper!)pies and puddings and excellent Sunday roasts. We love our locale Real Ales which are changed regularly. We love walkers, ramblers, cyclists, shoots, families and dogs, along with locals and visitors to the area. We have a Read more…
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