This document provides information about Sussex Day, which is celebrated annually on June 16th. It began in 2007 to celebrate St. Richard of Chichester and brings together the people of West Sussex. The Sussex Charter establishes the traditions of Sussex Day, including maintaining boundaries, environmental stewardship, and supporting local businesses and neighbors. Sussex Day is an opportunity for communities across East and West Sussex to work together on events and activities that celebrate their region, such as treasure hunts, barbecues, walks, and photography competitions. People are encouraged to get involved by organizing or participating in local Sussex Day celebrations.

1. 16th June 2014

2. What is it?
• Every 16th June
• Started in 2007 – supported by West Sussex CC
• Celebrates St Richard of Chichester
• A wonderful opportunity to celebrate our wonderful
county
• A vehicle to bring us together and make us stronger

3. The Sussex Charter
For all the people of the ancient kingdom of Sussex! Let it be known:
the 16 June of each and every year shall be known as Sussex Day.
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Sussex day shall be celebrated according to the rites and traditions of Sussex.
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Let it be known all the people of Sussex shall be responsible for the maintenance of those
boundaries that join to those of our neighbours.
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Let it be known all the people of Sussex shall be responsible for all the environs within those
boundaries.
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Let it be known, the people of Sussex shall recognise the inshore waters that lie inside a line
drawn from Beachy Head, and extending to Selsey Bill as being, the Bay of Sussex.
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Let it be known, the people of Sussex will undertake responsibility for the general well being of
our neighbours.
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Let it be known the people of Sussex shall be guardians of our wildlife.
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Let it be known the people of Sussex will, through custom support all local business.
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Finally, let it be known, as guardians of Sussex, we all know Sussex is Sussex … and Sussex won’t
be druv!
In God we trust.
God Save the Queen!

4. Why is it?
• We have a lot to give
• We duplicate a lot of effort when we work alone
• We can do something to help ourselves
• All communities, working together, can make a
difference
• It a great chance for some fun

5. Who is involved?
• Everybody! East and West.
• All communities at home and at work
• Sussex Day Champions in our communities
• You can celebrate “Your Sussex”
• Surprise our neighbours!
• It’s about people doing things for themselves

6. What’s “Your Sussex”?

7. What’s “Your Sussex”?
What you do is down to you!

8. Some Ideas?
Treasure Hunt
A Beach
Barbeque
A Street Party
Sussex Walks
Town
Twinning –
East and West
Photograph
Competition
Pub Walk
Children’s
Poems
An
“Enthusiasm
Day”

9. How can you help?
• Get involved
• Register and share or steal an idea from our Facebook
or LinkedIn pages
• Do something locally - Celebrate “Your Sussex”
• Businesses – sponsor an event
• Enjoy yourselves

10. To share and steal ideas…
facebook.com/sussexday
http://is.gd/sussexday
@SussexDay16June
http://sussexday.com/