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Harp Hub in West Sussex
Over a decade of spreading harpy goodness!

SUMMER HARP CONCERT SERIES

£15.00

Date: FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2026

Time: 19:00-20:00

Doors open 18:40

Location: The Old Library

West Dean House

West Dean

Chichester

West Sussex

PO18 0QZ

Description: Step into the world of cinema as you’ve never heard it before. Beloved film soundtracks are reimagined for harp in an intimate, atmospheric concert full of nostalgia and cinematic magic.

Concert tickets are non-refundable.

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£15.00

Date: SATURDAY 18TH JULY 2026

Time: 19:00-20:00

Doors open 18:40

Location: The Old Library

West Dean House

West Dean

Chichester

West Sussex

PO18 0QZ

Description: Renowned for his expressive artistry and musicianship, Alexander Rider brings depth, elegance and sensitivity to every performance. His programme weaves music from France, Italy and Romania that evokes delicate colours and mysterious seascapes.

Concert tickets are non-refundable.

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£15.00

Date: SUNDAY 19TH JULY 2026

Time: 19:00-20:00

Doors open 18:40

Location: The Old Library

West Dean House

West Dean

Chichester

West Sussex

PO18 0QZ

Description: Experience the magic of the harp with Shelley Fairplay, whose captivating performances blend classical beauty, Celtic charm, and modern creativity. With warmth and passion, Shelley brings the harp to life through sparkling originals and imaginative arrangements, revealing the instrument as powerful, playful, and utterly enchanting.

Concert tickets are non-refundable.

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INSPIRE WEEKEND COURSES: ONLY 2 COURSE TICKETS LEFT!

Weekend Delegate: PoppyHarp Inspire Weekend 17th - 19th July 2026

£350.00

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“Illumination from within” - SATURDAY 18th July 2026 10:45-20:00

£100.00

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Left Hand Alchemy - SUNDAY 19th July 2026 10:45-20:00

£100.00

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POPPYHARPERS GET DISCOUNTED HARP INSURANCE WITH JACK HAYWARD INSURANCE 

About PoppyHarp

PoppyHarp began as a final year project at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire by Fran Barsby.
It was a way to publish tuition books without the crazy costs and palaver of a publishing company.
It quickly grew and became a shop in the beautiful gardens of the Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick.
In just a few months PoppyHarp outgrew this space and moved to a large town centre location in Warwick, UK. 
​In 2022 Fran moved to West Sussex and now runs PoppyHarp from her Harp Studio (appointment only). 

Fran Barsby

Professional Harpist based in West Sussex

• Director of PoppyHarp
  
• Project Manager and Founder of PoppyHarp Composers Project
• Private Harp, Piano and Theory teacher for 14 years. 
• Resident Harp teacher at Southern Music Project
• Webmaster for Harp On Wight International
• Webmaster for UK Harp Association
• Masters Degree: Research in Education - University of Bath
• Honours Degree: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

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Designated Safeguarding Lead (Adults), 2024
​Designated Safeguarding Lead (Children),2024