About us
Exploring art, heritage and ideas — for curious, sociable 40–60-somethings.
Welcome to Interesting & Interested – Chichester, a friendly group for anyone who enjoys exploring art, culture, heritage, and ideas — and doing it in good company.
Do you ever spot an exhibition, talk or performance you’d love to see, but would rather not go solo? Or have slightly different interests to your partner or friends? Then come and be interesting and interested with us — a small, friendly group of curious people who enjoy exploring culture, heritage and ideas together.
What we do:
🎭 Cultural evenings – gallery visits, theatre nights, films and talks.
🏛 Heritage outings – stately homes, artists’ houses, historic places across Sussex.
🌿 Culture and the natural world – heritage gardens and events linking design, craft and sustainability.
☕ Sociable get-togethers with a twist – each event includes time for a bit of a chat!
Typical rhythm: one weeknight local event + one weekend afternoon outing per month.
We value curiosity, kindness and respect. Numbers stay small (up to around 12 people) so it’s easy to chat and connect.
Upcoming events
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🌊☕ Hidden Life of the Shore - Marine Ecology Walk & Coffee
Selsey, PO20 0SZ, GB🌊☕ Hidden Life of the Shore – Marine Ecology Walk & Coffee
📅 Sunday 24 May 2026
☕ Meet at 11:00 am for coffee
🚶♂️ Marine Ecology Walk at 12:00 noon
📍 Coffee at Chaplin's Coffee House
📍 Walk starts at Oval Beach, Selsey
🎟️ Please book your place in advance via the organiser tickets £20pp
👥 Numbers limited to 12Event description
Join us for a coastal outing with a learning twist — a guided Marine Ecology Walk along the Selsey shoreline. We’ll begin the morning at 11:00 am with coffee and introductions at Chaplin's Coffee House, a friendly spot on the High Street.From there, we’ll walk together to Oval Beach for the 12:00 noon guided Marine Ecology Walk, led by a knowledgeable local guide. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the shoreline in a new way, discovering rock pools, coastal habitats, and the diverse marine life that lives just beneath the surface.
The walk offers a relaxed introduction to local ecology and conservation, encouraging us to look more closely at the natural world and understand how these fragile coastal environments are sustained and protected. After the walk, people are very welcome to linger on the beach or head off as they wish.
Good to know
- 🎟️ Please book your place in advance via the organiser: Marine Life Walk Booking
- 👟 The walk will involve uneven ground and shoreline terrain — sturdy footwear recommended
- 🌦️ This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather
- ☕ The café meet-up beforehand is informal — feel free to join us there or meet at the beach
- 👋 I’ll post a short comment beforehand so you know how to spot the group
Why this event is special
A chance to combine fresh sea air, gentle exploration and learning - discovering the hidden life of the shoreline while sharing the experience with others. It’s a lovely way to connect culture, nature and sustainability in a very immediate, hands-on way.3 attendees
Past events
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