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Burpham, Bury and Slindon: Three Villages, three unique histories

Arundel Museum, Arundel
Discover more about a new, inspiring project that uncovers folk songs, unique characters, and stories from these important villages. Join Chris Hare and the team at Arundel Museum to hear about the ‘Three Villages’ project. This is a free event.

Each village has a unique history which will be researched and brought to new audiences over the coming months. Whether you are interested in the history, folk songs, or geography of the places, come along to find out more… This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be creating exhibitions, teaching children and adults alike folk songs and much more!

10 Oct 2026

14:30 - 15:30

Mamma Mia Afternoon tea

Rustington, East Preston and Ferring Nspcc fundraising group., Littlehampton
Mamma Mia afternoon tea. A quiz and music by the Pitt sisters. Feather Boas and sequins optional. Tickets £7 available from Buds N Blooms, Sea Road East preston or text 07846212316 or call 07456880001

10 Oct 2026

14:00 - 16:30

Worthing Wurlitzer concert

Sussex Theatre Organ Trust, Worthing
A special concert featuring two of the world's finest theatre organists. Simon Gledhill, international performer, and David Gray, Professor of Music at the Royal Academy of Music, will play some of the most melodic and lyrical musical arrangements in the theatre organ repertoire, including Bernstein's Westside Story. David will also treat you to a performance on the Steinway grand piano of Chopin's Fourth Ballade in F Minor, the most complex and emotional of Chopin's piano ballades. 

11 Oct 2026

14:30 - 16:50

Chansons des années soixante (pt 2)

Rustington & District Anglo French Circle, Rustington
Tonight's talk on French Chansons from the 60s promises to evoke the musical memories and faces of the decade.  If you attended part 1 you'll be eager to come along and hear part 2!   We are a friendly group of Francophiles who meet every second Tuesday of the month. All levels of French are welcome and there will be visuals and music to help. Chat and social starts at 7.15 with the talk starting at 7.30.  Visitors (£5 a visit).  Please email anglofrenchrustington@gmailcom for further information.

13 Oct 2026

19:15 - 20:45

Open Wide it Won’t Hurt - Dentistry:   Lady Mary Teviot

Sussex Family History Group : Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing
 An account of dentistry and dentists in the 19th century, how they practised and what methods they used to promote their business. The invention of tooth brushes and toothpaste and dentures have an interesting history. 
 
Lady Teviot is a popular speaker who has been involved with family history research for over thirty-five years, and she also specialises in Probate Research. Lady Teviot has lectured and fulfilled media engagements in Australia (including Good Morning Australia), New Zealand, Canada, U.SA. and South Africa. 
 

15 Oct 2026

14:30 - 16:30

Sussex History, Folklore & People, with special reference to Littlehampton & district

Littlehampton Library, Littlehampton
Join historian Chris Hare as he tells us about a Sussex often overlooked by more formal histories: witchcraft, Bonfire Night celebrations, and the riotous proceedings of the Skeleton Army.
Tickets are £5 available from Littlehampton Library
Books will be available to purchase on the night - CASH ONLY

15 Oct 2026

19:00 - 20:30

Worthing Wurlitzer Tea Dance

Sussex Theatre Organ Trust, Worthing
Put on your dancing shoes and join us in the Assembly Hall for another sparkling tea dance. Cameron Lloyd from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom will rise out of the stage playing the Worthing Wurlitzer for all your favourite ballroom, Latin and sequence dances. Tea and a tasty piece of cake are included. Please see https://wtm.uk/events/wurlitzer-tea-dance-with-special-guest-organist/ for details. 

17 Oct 2026

14:00 - 16:30

Tina Turner & Shirley Bassey Tribute Night

Tina Turner & Shirley Bassey Tribute Night, Littlehampton
Tina Turner & Shirley Bassey Tribute Night - peformed by Pauline Kaytanua Wood
Saturday 17th October
Doors open at 7.15pm
£12.50 per ticket
On sale now from the Centre office

17 Oct 2026

19:15 - 22:30

Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra Concert

Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra, Worthing
WPO welcomes one of the world's greatest cellists, Raphael Wallfisch, to play Elgar's Cello Concerto, among the most iconic ever written for this instrument. The concert also includes Holst's 'The Planets', which remains among the most popular and powerful orchestral works in the repertoire. The concert opens with Richard Strauss's tone poem 'Till Eulenspiegel'.
Tickets are available from here.

18 Oct 2026

15:00 - 17:00

2:22 A Ghost Story

Arundel Priory Playhouse, Arundel
by Danny Robbins - directed by Emily Dadson
This contemporary psychological thriller has only recently been released for amateur performance. 
The story is a highly acclaimed, "jumpy" ex West End thriller praised for its clever, suspenseful plot and tense atmosphere.

19 Oct 2026

19:30 - 22:00

A talk by Bill Avenell

Worthing Walking & Social Club, Worthing
'This can't be natural'  – Bill enthrals us with his unique style of presentation on natural history & landscapes.

20 Oct 2026

14:00 - 16:00

The Arts Society Arun Monthly Talk - Sculpture in Britain Today and Tomorrow

The Arts Society Arun, Worthing
Our talk this month is by Ray Warburton, who has had a lifelong love of art. British sculpture enjoyed a renaissance in the 20th century with Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Elizabeth Frink leading the way. But who came afterwards and with what effect? Whiteread, Gormley, Hamblin, Kapoor, Long and Nash. After examining their work, we review the adornments to the fourth plinth and the rising stars of British sculpture.
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]
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF USUAL VENUE FOR THIS MONTH'S TALK

20 Oct 2026

09:30 - 12:00