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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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Our Churches

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

Community News

Tea for Ukraine Raises over £1000

Thanks to the extremely generous residents of The Octagon (and beyond), the magnificent sum of…
Church news

David Parker Commissioned as Authorised Lay Minister

On Saturday 8 January David Parker from Forestside was commissioned for lay ministry in the…
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Octagon Lent Lunches 2022

We will be holding Lent Lunches in the Octagon again this year –as long as…

Upcoming Events

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    Octagon Community Jubilee Buffet Supper

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    Friday 4th June – £15 per person Please contact the Barley Mow to reserve a table Read more…
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    Jubilee Street Party – West Marden

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    June 4, 2022, 12:00 pm
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    Saturday 4th June – 12pm until late Hosted by The Victoria Inn, West Marden, PO18 9EN All proceeds to go to St Wilfred’s Hospice, Rowan’s Hospice and Compton and Up Marden CE School 12pm Grand Opening – by the Lord Mayor of West Marden (resident elected) 12pm to 4pm – Traditional Fete and Fayre Games for all ages and stalls Read more…
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    Stansted Park Summer Jamboree

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    July 2, 2022, 10:30 am
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    July 3, 2022, 6:00 pm
    2nd & 3rd July 2022 – 10.30am – 6pm daily Calling all families! Couples – young and old! Dogs, grandparents, aunties, uncles, brothers and sisters too! Get your diaries open and ‘pen in’ the date. Join us in our second year of this highly popular family event where the House and Grounds will be thrown open to the public and Read more…
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    Stansted Park

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    Stansted Park Foundation Website

    Nestled between Chichester and Portsmouth and part of the South Downs National Park, Stansted Park stands in 1800 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and ancient forest. The earliest records of inhabitants on the estate date back to medieval times when the grounds were used for hunting and royalty frequented the Park. King Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and King John Read more…
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    Lordington Lavender

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    Lordington Lavender Website

    Nestled in the South Downs, Lordington Lavender was established in 2002 by local farmer Andrew Elms. After selling his dairy herd he was looking for a new way to diversify and decided that Lavender would be a unique and exciting alternative. The crop is grown with conservation of habitat and the environment very much in mind. No fertilizers or pesticides Read more…
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    The Barley Mow Pub

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    The Barley Mow Pub Website

    A traditional Sussex country pub offering great quality home cooked pub food, superb service with local real ales and fine wines. The Barley Mow South Downs National Park, Walderton, West Sussex, PO18 9ED Tel: 02392 631321 Email: info@thebarleymow.pub   Read more…
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    Compton Village Shop and Tea Room

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    Compton Village Shop and Tearoom Website

    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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