August News Roundup

‍Small Hall Reopening

After months of restoration, the Small Hall has been transformed from a building site into a welcoming community venue. New flooring, decoration, lighting, kitchenette and accessible toilet facilities are now in place, alongside important fire safety and electrical improvements.

Final snagging and cleaning are underway ahead of the official reopening on 21 August, when the restored space will also be given its new name and identity. Local groups are already showing interest in using the hall, with Chichester Festival Theatre among the first organisations planning community workshops.

A Special Anniversary

21 August marks 100 years since the Pavilion was damaged by fire in 1926, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the Selsey Academy fire. An extraordinary local anniversary, and hopefully one that doesn't inspire a third!

Community Connections

The Trust continues to build strong links with the local community. Around 75 people visited the Trust gazebo at Selsey Lifeboat Day, sharing memories and showing their support for the restoration project.

Open Mornings are planned for September, giving local people an opportunity to see the newly restored space for themselves. The Trust will also begin a regular feature in Selsey Life for those who may not access updates online.

Chaplin’s First Anniversary

Josh and Daisy are celebrating their first anniversary at Chaplin’s Coffee House on 22 August, with live music, face painting, refreshments and raffles. We're particularly grateful that proceeds from the event will be donated to the Selsey Pavilion Trust.

Supporting the Pavilion

A fantastic 507 Co-op customers have chosen the Selsey Pavilion Trust as their local cause. There is still time to join them through the Co-op app and help generate valuable funding at no cost to customers.

The S.C.A.M.P.S. Story

The latest chapter of our S.C.A.M.P.S. history looks back to May 1950, when the newly formed society staged its first Pavilion production, Spring Tonic, featuring Dan Denton and other local performers.

Glancing Backwards

This month's historical feature travels back to 1947, when Disney's Pinocchio was showing at the Pavilion, seven years after its original release and following its success as the first animated film to receive an Academy Award.