Brunel: Father, Son and Grandson - A talk by Bill McNaught
East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society, East Preston
Discover the three generations of the Brunel family. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (famed for the Great Western Railway and much more) is the son, but in this talk you’ll also hear about his father Marc and the latter’s grandson Henry, who helped design Tower Bridge. The talk follows the AGM of the Preservation Society.
Entry is free to paid-up members of East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society. Visitors £3, payable at the door. All entries subject to the availability of seats on arrival.
Entry is free to paid-up members of East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society. Visitors £3, payable at the door. All entries subject to the availability of seats on arrival.
09 Apr 2025
19:15 - 20:45
The Friends of St Mary’s, East Preston: Annual meeting and illustrated talk
Malcolm McLelland, Chairman FOSM, East Preston
A short review of the activities of 2024, followed by refreshments and an illustrated talk, “Arundel - a guided walk from the comfort of your chair”, by Blue Badge guide for the South East, Frances Farrer-Brown.
Free entry for members.
Non-members: £3 at the door.
Free entry for members.
Non-members: £3 at the door.
09 Apr 2025
19:15 - 21:00
The Remarkable Rhoda Garrett - an illustrated talk by Graeme Taylor
Rustington Heritage Association, Rustington
Although Rhoda Garrett is not as well known as the Pankhursts in the campaign for votes for women, she was arguably the most prominent and influential speaker on women's suffrage in the 19th Century. She shared a house in Rustington with her cousin Agnes and together they ran an interior design business, the first UK business to be registered and run by women. Their other cousins were Millicent Fawcett and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, important names in the fight for women’s rights.
This talk is presented by Graeme Taylor, author of “The Remarkable Rhoda Garrett”, published in 2018. Visitors £3, payable at the door. Rustington Heritage Association members free. All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival. The talk immediately follows the RHA AGM which starts at 2.30pm.
This talk is presented by Graeme Taylor, author of “The Remarkable Rhoda Garrett”, published in 2018. Visitors £3, payable at the door. Rustington Heritage Association members free. All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival. The talk immediately follows the RHA AGM which starts at 2.30pm.
10 Apr 2025
14:30 - 16:00
Conclave
Ferring Community Cinema, Worthing
Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next film, ‘Conclave’ on Friday 11th April.
Conclave is a period drama revolving around the Vatican. When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most ancient events, the selection of a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
118 Cardinals from all over the globe will cast their votes in the world’s most secretive election. They are holy men, but they have ambition, and rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure in the world.
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Lucian Msamati, Conclave won four Baftas, including Best film and Outstanding British Film, the first time a film has won both awards in the same year since the 2019 war drama, 1917.
The film will be showing at Ferring Village Hall. Tickets are £6 and available at the North Ferring Co-Op, the Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Ticket price includes tea, coffee or a soft drink, and biscuits. Doors open at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start.
2025 film dates
May 16th
June 13th
July 11th
August 8th
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
December 5th
Ferring Community Cinema is a not-for-profit organisation, with profits donated to Ferring Village Hall and other charities.
11 Apr 2025
18:30 - 21:30
Make Your Own Keyring or Pendant - Pewter Cuttlefish Casting Workshop
Fleur Grenier, Angmering
Join Fleur for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own unique pewter pendant or keyring using the traditional cuttlefish casting technique.
🔹 Step-by-step guidance – Perfect for beginners!
🔹 Hand-carve your design into a cuttlefish bone mould.
🔹 Cast molten pewter to bring your creation to life.
🔹 Finish & polish your piece, ready to wear or gift.
🔹 Hand-carve your design into a cuttlefish bone mould.
🔹 Cast molten pewter to bring your creation to life.
🔹 Finish & polish your piece, ready to wear or gift.
By the end of the session, you’ll have 2-3 beautiful pieces to take home!
Price £60
Price £60
✨ Private group bookings available for 4-6 people on a date of your choice. Contact Fleur to arrange your own exclusive workshop.
www.fleurgrenier.co.uk
www.fleurgrenier.co.uk
12 Apr 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Angmering Chorale concert
Angmering Chorale, Angmering
Choral Classics - a selection of anthems, songs and choruses presented by our new Musical Director Dominic Grier.
Tickets £10 from www.theangmeringchorale.org.uk or call the box office 01903 783918.
Tickets £10 from www.theangmeringchorale.org.uk or call the box office 01903 783918.
12 Apr 2025
19:30 - 22:00
East Preston Repair Cafe
John Gunston, East Preston
Bring your broken or worn-out domestic items to East Preston Repair Cafe, and we'll try to repair them for you to stop them from going to landfill. We also offer a knife sharpening service.
The repair cafe is run by volunteers who have given up their free time to help you with your repair, and all we ask for is a donation to cover running costs.
The repair cafe is run by volunteers who have given up their free time to help you with your repair, and all we ask for is a donation to cover running costs.
12 Apr 2025
10:00 - 13:00
RUSTINGTON WI - TALK - LUMBERJILLS
RUSTINGTON WI, Rustington
TALK - LUMBERJILLS
15 Apr 2025
14:00 - 16:00
The Art Society Arun monthly lecture- The Mosaics of Ravenna
The Arts Society Arun, Rustington
Our talk this month is by Helen Rufus-Ward on The Mosaics of Ravenna'
In 402 AD Ravenna became the capital of the western Roman Empire and continued to prosper under Ostrogoth and the Byzantine rule. This past eminence left Ravenna with a legacy of richly decorated early Christian buildings which has earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Guests £7 on door. Coffee and biscuits available . Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, please email [email protected].
In 402 AD Ravenna became the capital of the western Roman Empire and continued to prosper under Ostrogoth and the Byzantine rule. This past eminence left Ravenna with a legacy of richly decorated early Christian buildings which has earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Guests £7 on door. Coffee and biscuits available . Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, please email [email protected].
15 Apr 2025
09:30 - 12:00
Film Night: 'A Complete Unknown' (Certificate 15)
Angmering Community Centre, Angmering
Monthly Film Show. 'A Complete Unkown' is a biographical musical drama about Bob Dylan and his rise to stardom.
Tickets £8 per person available from the centre office in advance, or on the door.
Tickets £8 per person available from the centre office in advance, or on the door.
15 Apr 2025
19:30 - 22:00
Deluges, Droughts and Dust-Devils – 350 years of Weather in Sussex and the South East
Sussex Family History Group: Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing
A talk by Ian Currie: ‘Deluges, Droughts and Dust-Devils’ - 350 years of weather in Sussex and the South East
Ian is a full-time weatherman, broadcaster, author, columnist, speaker and editor of Weather Eye magazine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society. Listen to him on BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex giving forecasts to gardeners and growers. Ian correctly forecast the October 1987 storm.
17 Apr 2025
19:00 - 21:00
Easter Trail
West Dean Gardens, Chichester
Grab your Easter baskets and get ready to hop, skip and jump along the Easter trail! Foraging for items along the way to use for our Easter-themed crafts, children can take part in craft activities in the gardens classroom, which will be dressed for Easter.
All visitors are invited to come along in fancy dress - no age restrictions!
Bring the whole family and explore West Dean Gardens, including the beautiful 49-acre St. Roche's Arboretum in its spring colours. The arboretum offers a brisk two-and-a-half-mile circuit walk that encompasses a fine collection of specimen trees and shrubs and breathtaking views of the surrounding Sussex Downs.
All visitors are invited to come along in fancy dress - no age restrictions!
Bring the whole family and explore West Dean Gardens, including the beautiful 49-acre St. Roche's Arboretum in its spring colours. The arboretum offers a brisk two-and-a-half-mile circuit walk that encompasses a fine collection of specimen trees and shrubs and breathtaking views of the surrounding Sussex Downs.
17 Apr 2025
10:00 - 16:00