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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🎶☕ Unexpected Harmonies & Cake! CHAPS Choir Lunchtime Show
Location not specified yet## 🎶☕ Unexpected Harmonies & Cake! CHAPS Choir Lunchtime Show
📅 Sunday 29 March 2026
🕐 Meet at 12:45 pm | Show 1:00–2:00 pm
📍 St John’s Chapel, Chichester
🎟️ £8 (book directly via CHAPS Choir website)
🍰 Coffee & cake afterwards at Strobilus Cafe
👥 Numbers limited to 12Join us for something a little different — an uplifting lunchtime performance by CHAPS Choir at St John’s Chapel. CHAPS is not your traditional male voice choir. Expect humour, inventive arrangements, surprising repertoire and beautifully blended harmonies. It promises to be joyful, slightly unexpected, and thoroughly entertaining.
We’ll meet outside the chapel at 12:45 pm to say hello before the performance begins at 1:00 pm (finishing around 2:00 pm). Afterwards, we’ll stroll to Strobilus Cafe for coffee (or tea!) and cake. Strobilus is a lovely independent café owned by a Georgian family, known for its excellent homemade cakes and warm welcome — an ideal setting to chat and linger a little longer.
Good to know
- 🎟️ Please book your own ticket in advance via the CHAPS Choir website linked here (£8).
- ☕ The café visit is informal and optional — feel free to join us or head off if you need to.
- 👋 I’ll post a short comment beforehand so you know how to spot the group.
4 attendees
🏛️☕ Cathedral Spire Visit & Coffee – Seeing Chichester from Above
Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1BX,, West Sussex, GB## 🏛️☕ Cathedral Spire Visit & Coffee – Seeing Chichester from Above
📅 Saturday 18 April 2026
☕ Meet at 11:15 am for coffee
🕛 Spire Visit at 12:00 noon
📍 Coffee at Cloisters Kitchen & Garden Café
📍 Spire Visit at Chichester Cathedral
🎟️ Please book your own Spire Visit ticket (£15)
👥 Numbers limited to 12Event description
Join us for a special opportunity to climb the spire of Chichester Cathedral and see the city from a completely different perspective.We’ll begin by meeting at 11:15 am in the Cloisters Kitchen & Garden Café for coffee and introductions before our ascent. At 12:00 noon, we’ll take part in the guided Spire Visit, climbing winding staircases and exploring spaces normally hidden from view. Along the way, we’ll discover more about the cathedral’s history and architecture, and at the top enjoy wonderful panoramic views over Chichester and the surrounding countryside.
Afterwards, people are very welcome to linger in the cathedral, or head off as they wish. This promises to be a memorable experience — combining heritage, architecture and good company.
Good to know
- 🎟️ Please book your own ticket in advance, selecting the 12:00 noon Spire Visit
- 🌀 The visit involves narrow staircases and climbing, so please wear suitable footwear
- ☕ The café meeting beforehand is informal — feel free to join us there or meet at the Spire Visit if you prefer
- 👋 I’ll post a short comment beforehand so you know how to spot the group
4 attendees
Past events
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