"Oh no it isn't”: a History of Pantomime – presented by Pete Allen
East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society, East Preston, Littlehampton
What is it about pantomime that attracts us to this strange concoction of fairy tales, dance, jokes, songs and cross-dressing? And what is it really like to play the back end of a Pantomime cow?
All this, and the answer to whether something really is behind you, will be answered in this talk about what has become one of the great British Christmas traditions. Pete is the Director of the R. C. Sherriff Trust, an arts charity, and works extensively as a professional theatre director and film-maker. Entry is free for EPKPS members. Visitors £3, payable on entry (cash only). All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
10 Nov 2026
14:30 - 16:00
Policing Sussex – a talk by Mike Scott Rumble
Rustington Heritage Association, Rustington
The first “professional” paid police officers in Sussex appeared in 1836 and by the 1880s the whole of the County was patrolled, though it wasn’t until 1968 that the five separate Forces combined to form Sussex Police. Mike Scott Rumble joined Sussex Police that year as a sixteen-year-old Junior Cadet and stayed for another 32 years. In his talk, he will look at the history of the Forces, including some of the more notable crimes investigated over the years. He’ll also look at the advances in transport, communications and crime detection.
Entry is free for paid-up members of Rustington Heritage Association. Visitors £5 (cash only) payable at the door. All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
Entry is free for paid-up members of Rustington Heritage Association. Visitors £5 (cash only) payable at the door. All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
12 Nov 2026
14:30 - 15:50
REMEMBRANCE CONCERT by Edwin James Festival Orchestra
Edwin James Festival Choir and Orchestra, Littlehampton
A Time for Remembrance Orchestral concert raising funds for Littlehampton and Bognor Regis Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs.
Doors open at 6:45pm.
Doors open at 6:45pm.
Box office: 01243 584920 / 01243 582330. £10 adults/ £5 children.
Some ticket availability on the door.
Some ticket availability on the door.
14 Nov 2026
19:30 - 21:45
WINTER CONCERT by Edwin James Festival Choir
Edwin James Festival Choir and Orchestra, Littlehampton
A choir concert featuring songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, raising funds to enable future charity concerts.
11th December 2026. Doors open at 6:45pm. Performance commences 7:30pm
11th December 2026. Doors open at 6:45pm. Performance commences 7:30pm
12th December 2026. Doors open at 2:15pm. Performance commences 3:00pm
Box office: 01243 584920 / 01243 582330. £10 adults/ £5 children.
Some ticket availability on the door.
Some ticket availability on the door.
11 Dec 2026
19:30 - 21:45
Christmas Carol Concert
Arun Choral Society, Arundel
Arun Choral Society presents an evening of festive choral music, readings and traditional congregational carols in the stunning surroundings of Arundel Cathedral.
13 Dec 2026
19:30 - 21:30
Shops and Shopping: the Small Shop through the Ages – a talk by Janet Pennington
East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society, East Preston, Littlehampton
We take shopping for granted nowadays, using our local shops - if we still have them - and going to the supermarket. We can even order on-line and have a home delivery at our convenience. How different was it for our ancestors? Would we recognise a medieval shopfront in our own High Street? And what about shop signs and shop names - how have they changed? Do you remember bacon machines, cash railways and no self-service? Janet’s talk will take us back through nostalgia and beyond. Entry is free for EPKPS members. Visitors £3, payable on entry (cash only). All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
12 Jan 2027
14:30 - 16:00