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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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Community News

Gigabit Scheme Update – Broadband Boost for Rural Homes and Businesses

An update on Gigabit Broadband - 3rd March 2021   Walderton and Stoughton To date…
Community News

Compton and Up Marden CE School Federation Consultation

Views are being sought across the community regarding the proposal to federate Compton and Up…
Church news

New Roof and Guttering for Forestside Church

Finally work on the new roof and guttering for Forestside work has been able to…

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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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    Simon Paterson Antique Furniture Restoration

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    Whitelands West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RL
    Tel: 01243 811900
    Email: whitelands@gmail.com

    At Paterson Restorations I apply my personal skill and attention to detail to provide a high quality conservation and restoration service for fine furniture, clocks and other antique wooden items. I am pleased to have continued to work through 2020, whist taking appropriate care and I am looking forward to returning to doing collections and deliveries later this year. If 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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