Illustrated talk: "John Keats and The Eve of St Agnes"

for 1 hour
Westhampnett Community Hall
Westhampnett Community Hall, Hadrian Drive Westhampnett, PO18 0FP, United Kingdom
An illustrated talk by Nigel Gossop of the Chichester Literary Society.
In memory of John Clegg (actor) 19345-2024
Raising funds for St Peter's Church Reordering Project

The talk by Nigel Gossop, covers an outline of Keats tragically short life and works, and an introduction to the players and characters involved with bringing him on the visit to Chichester and Bedhampton in January 1819, without which The Eve of St Agnes may never have been penned.
In September 1820 the dying John Keats was en route to Italy when a storm forced the ship he was on, to take shelter in Portsmouth Harbour, giving him the opportunity to spend his last night on English soil back in the village of Bedhampton.

Refreshments available, including St Agnes Feast Day shortbread biscuits

Tickets £10 (accompanied children under 12yrs free) available from Hazel Bate [email protected] 07962 811 990

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St Peter's, Westhampnett

St Peter's is a beautiful medieval church in the village of Westhampnett to the east of Chichester.

The church is open daily for private prayer.

Both the church and its surrounding churchyard provide a tranquil spot for prayer and reflection.


Message from the Vicar

We are delighted to be able to keep St Peter's open. If you have a moment, do go in. There is a Prayer Requests Book on the table by the font - if you have a prayer request please write it in the book and we will offer it at our weekly services. There is also the opportunity to light a candle.

Do come and join us.

Every blessing

Rachel

The Revd Rachel Hawes 


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Illustrated talk: "John Keats and The Eve of St Agnes"

for 1 hour
Westhampnett Community Hall
Westhampnett Community Hall, Hadrian Drive Westhampnett, PO18 0FP, United Kingdom

An illustrated talk by Nigel Gossop of the Chichester Literary Society.
In memory of John Clegg (actor) 19345-2024
Raising funds for St Peter's Church Reordering Project

The talk by Nigel Gossop, covers an outline of Keats tragically short life and works, and an introduction to the players and characters involved with bringing him on the visit to Chichester and Bedhampton in January 1819, without which The Eve of St Agnes may never have been penned.
In September 1820 the dying John Keats was en route to Italy when a storm forced the ship he was on, to take shelter in Portsmouth Harbour, giving him the opportunity to spend his last night on English soil back in the village of Bedhampton.

Refreshments available, including St Agnes Feast Day shortbread biscuits

Tickets £10 (accompanied children under 12yrs free) available from Hazel Bate [email protected] 07962 811 990

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Westhampnett: St Peter is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chichester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO (click on the button below) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (click on the button below). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Contact details and further information

St Peter's, Westhampnett Charity No. 1191476