Angmering Flower & Produce Show
Jennifer Blake, Angmering
A wonderful community event displaying the skills of local people for growing flowers & produce, creating arts & crafts, floral arranging, home-baking along with children's classes, fun entries like planting up an old boot and a scarecrow competition. 80 different classes. Refreshments. Cake stall and other arts & craft stalls. Free entry to view from 2pm. Go to www.angmeringflowershow.wordpress.com to see show schedule, list of classes, entry form and last year's pictures. All entries by 10.30 on day of show.
05 Jul 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Angmering Horticultural Club
Angmering Horticultural Club, Littlehampton
Hamish MacGillivray is giving what promises to be a very interesting talk entitled 'She Sleeps on a Volcano! Dora Stafford - the forgotten plant hunter of Peru. This will be followed by tea, biscuits and a raffle. www.angmeringhorticulture.co.uk
06 Jul 2026
19:30 - 21:00
Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors' Club
Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors' Club, Worthing
Established in 1968, we are a small, friendly club that meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Each month we invite a guest speaker, and for July we have Sally Botwright, a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding & Guide London. Sally's talk is on 'London Oddities and Curiosities'.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 pp or join the club for just £35pp pa.
Each talk is approximately one hour long, with Q&A to follow and our raffle.
More information on Sally and all our speakers for the year can be found at www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or call Andy for more information.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 pp or join the club for just £35pp pa.
Each talk is approximately one hour long, with Q&A to follow and our raffle.
More information on Sally and all our speakers for the year can be found at www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or call Andy for more information.
07 Jul 2026
19:30 - 21:00
Ferring Probus Club
David Gibbs, Worthing
Coffee Morning and chat which will be followed by Andy Kendall from 'Owls about Town talking about his owls. He will be bringing some live owls with him.
07 Jul 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Arun Art Society Annual Exhibition
Arun Art Society, Worthing
Arun Art Society's Annual Exhibition is a showcase of artwork produced by its members in a variety of media, including sculpture and ceramics, all of which are moderately priced. Greeting cards are also on sale.
09 Jul 2026
10:00 - 17:00
Dining With History – a talk by Jessica Thurtell
Rustington Heritage Association, Rustington
Travel back through time to discover the food and eating customs from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day – the evolution of English eating. Jessica Thurtell’s fascinating illustrated talk is not all about wealth & feasting: have a look at peasant meals of pottage, working class dinners and middle class genteel dining too. Find out about the evolution of table manners and how to eat politely - from daggers and fingers to soup spoons, fruit knives & oyster forks.
Entry to the talk 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 to the talk 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.
09 Jul 2026
14:30 - 15:50
Hamnet
Ferring Community Cinema, Worthing
Hamnet, an historical drama, inspired by Maggie O’Farrells’s 2020 novel of the same name, dramatizes the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway as they cope with the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet. It stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William, alongside Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, and Jacobi Jupe in supporting roles. The film received numerous accolades and awards.
10 Jul 2026
19:00 - 21:30
Silent Book Club
Ferring Library, Worthing
A new drop-in on the 2nd Friday of each month. Take an hour away from your hectic day-to-day life and give yourself permission to read. You read in silence, but the real magic is in doing it together, surrounded by like-minded people.
10 Jul 2026
14:00 - 15:00
Hospice Harmony Choir Summer Concert
Hospice Harmony Choir, Worthing
Hospice Harmony, the choir for St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House, are delighted to present their annual summer concert, in aid of both hospices. The evening will feature a wide variety of music, including popular, jazz, folk, and songs from musicals & films. Doors open at 6.30pm, and the performance will include an interval with refreshments. Tickets are £10 - please book in advance if possible, by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
11 Jul 2026
19:00 - 21:00
ELLIEFEST
The Ellie Thornton Foundation, Worthing
The one-day, FREE family-friendly music festival, ELLIEFEST returns to Clapham and Patching Village Hall and grounds on Saturday 11 July, 2026. This will be the third edition of the popular festival that brings together the perfect mix of incredible live music, activities and atmosphere.
Murdoch's Crazy Eyes will headline this year’s festival. With a reputation for electrifying live performances, their headline set promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and connection - a perfect fit for the festival's ethos.
Joining Murdoch's Crazy Eyes on the bill are four exciting up-and-coming local artists that ELLIEFEST is proud to platform:
- Amie Iris - Brighton-based singer-songwriter blends the energy of pop with the drama of musical theatre in her unique sound
- Mia Langridge - a rising star on the Brighton music scene, and fresh from The Great Escape; Mia performs her own infectious indie-folk pop melodies that will get you dancing
- Scarlett Leigh - Brighton-based singer-songwriter crafting intimate, heartfelt, story-driven songs in an authentic style that is unmistakably her own
- Luc Oratis - a high-energy musical theatre performer who loves to perform popular covers on his guitar
The music doesn’t stop with live performance, this year we will be encouraging the audience to get involved too, with Toby from Big Night Out hosting two interactive experiences:
- Disco Bingo - the ultimate singalong game show experience
- Big Night Out for Kids - a dedicated zone of activities, games, and entertainment for younger festivalgoers, expect disco tunes, massive laughs, and an unforgettable festival atmosphere!
ELLIEFEST 2026 goes far beyond music, there’s fun for all ages. For the little ones, don't miss Buckets of Fun, doodle box, face painting, an adventure inflatable and tea cup ride.
Festivalgoers can also look forward to:
- Satyam Dance’s Bollywood Workshop - an opportunity to learn this dynamic and energetic dance style in an inclusive, fun, participatory session
- Arts & Craft Market - with sellers from across Sussex selling their unique designs
- Scandilious - Nordic food and barista coffee
- Ellie’s Cake Café - relax with homemade cake and a cup of tea
- The Ellie Thornton Foundation's BBQ - serving freshly cooked burgers and vegetarian alternatives
Admission is free, but donations are strongly encouraged. All proceeds of the event will support The Ellie Thornton Foundation, a charity committed to improving road safety for children. By providing grants to schools, the foundation has improved the safety of over 9000 school children across the UK.
Mark your calendars for the can't-miss event of the summer, ELLIEFEST on Saturday 11 July, grab a drink from the licensed bar and kick back on the lawn to enjoy the sights and sounds of the day.
Mark your calendars for the can't-miss event of the summer, ELLIEFEST on Saturday 11 July, grab a drink from the licensed bar and kick back on the lawn to enjoy the sights and sounds of the day.
11 Jul 2026
11:00 - 18:00
Free Pop and Eurovision Themed Music Festival on Ferring Village Green
Worthing Silver Band, Worthing
Free Pop and Eurovision Themed Music Festival on Ferring Village Green. Saturday July 11th 1-4p.m. Bring a picnic and dress up in retro clothes encouraged! Stalls in the village hall from 11am - 4p.m.
11 Jul 2026
13:00 - 16:00
JAY SINGS SWING ROCK AND ROLL AND THE KING
SHEENA HUDSON FOR ST MARYS CHURCH EP, EAST PRESTON,
An evening of nostalgia with Jay entertaining us with Cool Crooner Classics, Rock 'n' Roll Legends and a Hunka Hunka Elvis hits. There is a raffle and a licenced bar. Tickets in aid of St Marys Church, Vicarage Lane, East Preston are available from Seaview Stores in East Preston. Ticket price is £7.
11 Jul 2026
07:30 - 09:30