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The Wars of the Roses - Talk at Arundel Museum

Arundel Museum, Arundel
Steve Bird: The Wars of the Roses

Steve Bird, a regular speaker at Arundel Museum joins us in October to tell us about the Wars of the Roses.

Everyone has heard of them and that they ended with the Tudors, but few can tell you what caused them and what happened during them.  This talk aims to put this right.

2pm (tea / coffee); 2.30pm start

£8 member/£10 non-member

Tickets are available direct from Arundel Museum, or email [email protected] / 01903 885866. 

16 Oct 2025

14:00 - 15:30

Smuggling in Sussex - Chris Hare

Sussex Family History Group : Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing
Smuggling was endemic along the Sussex coast during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Large gangs controlled the trade for much of this time, working closely with suppliers across the Channel and buyers in London. The notorious Hawkhurst Gang were involved in a fatal skirmish with Royal Dragoons at Sea Place in 1745. John Olliver, the Miller of Highdown, was reputed to be an important figure in the smuggling trade. In February 1832, a violent affray in Worthing town centre led to the death of smugglers' leader, William Cowerson. In his talk, Chris Hare will give details of these and other incidents in the local history of smuggling. 

16 Oct 2025

13:00 - 16:00

River Beach Primary School Taster Day

River Beach Primary School, Littlehampton
For children starting school in September 2026. Tours for parents to come and view our school. Please ring to book an appointment.

16 Oct 2025

09:30 - 18:00

Fundraising Quiz and Curry Night!

Ferring Country Centre, Worthing
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition! Back by popular demand, our legendary Quiz Master Simon Thompson returns with a fresh mix of quiz rounds to challenge your brain!

What’s included?
* A delicious curry and rice dinner
* Access to our licensed bar with extra snacks and drinks available for purchase 
* Quiz
* Prize for the winning team
* A booby prize for the team that comes last
Gather your friends and family, dream up a quirky team name, and join the fun!

Schedule:
* Doors open: 6:00 PM (you will be shown to your allocated table and raffle tickets will be available)
* Food served: 6:30 PM
* Quiz kicks off: Around 7:00 PM
To book see www.ferringcountrycentre.org - 'What's On'
If you want to make a team of 3 or 5, please email [email protected] and we will help you. Don’t miss out on this fantastic evening of laughter, delicious food, and brain-teasing fun.

See you there!

17 Oct 2025

18:00 - 22:00

Paintings by David Webb

Littlehampton Museum, Littlehampton
This winter, Littlehampton Museum's Butterworth Gallery will be full of evocative and vibrant works by Rustington-based artist David Webb. Free entry.

18 Oct 2025

10:30 - 16:30

Will Todd 'Jazz Missa Brevis', Bob Chilcott 'A Little Jazz Mass', John Rutter 'Requiem'

Arun Choral Society, Arundel
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring contemporary works by Will Todd and Bob Chilcott, together with John Rutter's sublime Requiem.

18 Oct 2025

19:30 - 22:00

West Sussex N Gauge Model Railway Annual Show

West Sussex N Gauge Model Railway Club, Shoreham-by-Sea
Annual Model Railway Show - featuring 10+ layouts, Club Shop. Good parking, easy disabled access & full catering.

18 Oct 2025

10:00 - 17:00

Demonstration of Charcoal & Graphite with Jill Liffe

Arun Art Society, Ferring
With a passion for education and an award for excellence in drawing, Jill has exhibited at the V&A and was accepted in 2020 for Portrait Artist of the Year.
Website: jilliliffe.co.uk. 
Visitors £5. To book a place, email [email protected]

18 Oct 2025

14:00 - 16:00

Amber Dementia Support Club - East Preston

Amber Support by Lesley-Anne Lloyd, East Preston
For people with dementia, their carers and anyone who is lonely or isolated 

EVERY TUESDAY

10.30am - 12.30pm 

Just £5 per hour (everything included)

  • Welcome with tea, coffee & biscuits 
  • No-impact seated exercise session
  • Fun art and craft sessions for all abilities 
  • Games - bowling, skittles, target games
  • Games - word games, bingo, word search
  • Refreshments with conversation 
  • Advice, support, friendship & understanding

21 Oct 2025

10:30 - 12:30

Lancing College Half Term Activity Camp

Lancing College, Lancing
Lancing College’s ever-popular Activity Camp is back this half-term on our stunning campus! With excellent facilities and plenty of space to explore, children can get creative in art sessions, stay active in sport sessions, and make new friends. Open to children aged 5 (Year 1) to 15.

Week 1: 21–23 October · 8.30am–3.00pm only

Week 2: 27–31 October · Extended day available

Hot lunch option available.

Limited spaces! Don’t miss out! Secure your child’s place today https://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/activity-camps

21 Oct 2025

08:30 - 15:00

Worthing Walking & Social Club Talk

Worthing Walking & Social Club, Worthing
Ben Cross will give a talk on the running of his flower nursery, Crosslands.

No parking on site.
Meeting held at the rear of Quaker House.

21 Oct 2025

14:30 - 16:00

The Art Society Arun Monthly Talk - The Golden Age of British Comedy

The Arts Society Arun, Rustington
Tyler Butterworth's talk is on "The Golden Age of British Comedy", which ran from the 1970s to the 1980s as we started to drift away from theatres and radios and found ourselves living through a wonderfully rich period of television comedy.  Some say this period has never been bettered.

Doors open 9.30am. Everyone welcome. Guests £7 on the door. Coffee & biscuits available.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, please email [email protected]
Event organiser: The Arts Society Arun


21 Oct 2025

09:30 - 12:00