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In August 2022, we hosted the first Lancing flower festival for 19 years; it was the perfect way to celebrate the completion of the west end and the reopening of the Chapel to visitors.
The ‘Sense of Place’ Flower Festival, arranged by the Sussex Area of NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) in aid of the Friends of Lancing Chapel, was the first major public event in Lancing College Chapel after the dedication of its beautiful new porch and reopening in April. Proceeds from the four-day show will be used for the ongoing maintenance and conservation of the magnificent Chapel.
The award-winning Flower Festival designer, Linda Porrett showcased some stunning displays throughout the world's largest school Chapel. Since becoming a member of the Sussex Area of the National Association of Flower Arrangers (NAFAS) over 30 years ago, Linda has enjoyed arranging flowers at exhibitions in churches, cathedrals and historic houses, as well as competing at many events, both nationally and internationally.
At a special Preview evening on the evening of 17 August, the festival was officially opened by Lady Emma Barnard DL, Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex. The following four days saw over 1,500 visitors enjoying the beautiful array of blooms adorning the Chapel.
Natacha Palmer, Foundation Communications Manager