Arundel Museum Talk: The Highdown Big Dig
Arundel Museum, Arundel
Talk: The Highdown Big Dig
James Sainsbury, curator of Archaeology at Worthing Museum will talk about the discoveries made during the Highdown Big Dig July 2025.
Wednesday 15 April 2026 £8 member / £10 non-member, doors open 6.10pm for 6.30pm prompt start.
15 Apr 2026
18:00 - 20:00
Droughts, Deluges and Dust Devils – a talk by Ian Currie
East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society, East Preston, Littlehampton
Experience several centuries of weather, from 7 metre high snowdrifts, cricket ball sized hail, blazing summers to violent tornadoes and devastating floods. Ian Currie, a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society, is a weatherman, writer, broadcaster and editor of Weather Eye magazine. His illustrated talk will make particular reference to SE England and will follow the Preservation Society’s AGM which begins at 7.15 pm. Entry is free for EPKPS members. Visitors £3, payable on entry (cash only). All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
15 Apr 2026
19:15 - 20:45
And Then There Were None
Stage Door Theatre Company, Littlehampton
Ten unsuspecting strangers are summoned to a remote island. The guests are each connected by a wicked past, but they are unwilling to reveal their secrets that hold clues to their fate… for each has been marked for MURDER!
As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins; one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with a sinister nursery rhyme about “Ten Little Soldier Boys”. Will they crack the case before it's too late…
Book your tickets now at ticketsource.co.uk/stage-door-theatre
As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins; one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with a sinister nursery rhyme about “Ten Little Soldier Boys”. Will they crack the case before it's too late…
Book your tickets now at ticketsource.co.uk/stage-door-theatre
16 Apr 2026
19:30 - 22:00
Sussex Piers and Kursaals – A talk by Dr Kathryn Ferry
Family History Group: Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing
A talk on how Sussex piers developed following the introduction of the railways in the 19th century and find out why Worthing’s Dome Cinema has a dome!
Dr. Kathryn Ferry is a historian specialising in Architecture, Design and Seaside Culture. Her list of publications ranges from the history of beach huts, through Victorian homes and 1950s kitchens, to the official history of Butlin’s and the story of Britain’s largest Anglican convent at East Grinstead.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Media Officer for the National Piers Society and a committee member of the Plastics Historical Society.
16 Apr 2026
19:00 - 21:00
Friday Night Live - Great Evening of Entertainment
Link to Hope, Worthing
Friday Night Live is a fun-filled evening of entertainment, laughter and great company on Friday 17th April, from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. Join us for a fantastic evening of games inspired by classic TV game shows including What’s My Line, Blankety Blank, Mr & Mrs, Would I Lie to You, Play Your Cards Right, Copycats and more. Tickets are £10 each and fantastic entertainment, raffle and a cash bar are also available.
Tickets at: https://linktohope.co.uk/friday-night-live/
Tickets at: https://linktohope.co.uk/friday-night-live/
Come in teams of 10 or as an individual or couple and we will put you on a table with others. For each game your table decides if you want to play your Joker to double your points. If was a sell out last time we hosted this fundraiser. Children are welcome over 10 years old.
The event will take place at Glebelands Centre, Ferring, West Sussex and all profits raised will go directly towards the work of Link to Hope, supporting vulnerable people and communities across Eastern Europe.
Come along, bring friends, and enjoy a great night out while helping transform lives.
Come along, bring friends, and enjoy a great night out while helping transform lives.
17 Apr 2026
19:30 - 22:00
Highdown Gardens Gallery Exhibition
Highdown Gardens, Worthing
An art exhibition: Textures In The Downs, within the beautiful setting of Highdown Gardens.
Six accomplished local artists will be exhibiting their works, all of which are for sale.
We would love to meet and chat about our artworks, so please come and meet us!
Six accomplished local artists will be exhibiting their works, all of which are for sale.
We would love to meet and chat about our artworks, so please come and meet us!
18 Apr 2026
10:00 - 18:30
The National Garden Scheme: Chalk Farm Flowers Findon: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
National Garden Scheme, Worthing
Chalk Farm Flowers
Rogers Lane, Findon, Worthing, BN14 0RE.
Rogers Lane, Findon, Worthing, BN14 0RE.
Open for NGS Sat 18 Apr (9-5.30); Sun 19 Apr (10-4.30); Sat 8 Aug (9-5.30); Sun 9 Aug (10-4.30). Adm £6, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org. uk for information & booking. Light refreshments.
A sustainable working flower farm, run by two young horticulturalists with a passion for the environment. Our mission is to spread the word about British-grown flowers and share our story with visitors. We grow a wide range of flowers across a 1 acre site, where fresh, chemical-free bunches are available. You can also enjoy refreshments with a beautiful view of the flower field. Wheelchair access over gentle slopes and wide grassy and bark paths alongside the flower farm growing beds.
NB Occasionally Garden openings need to be cancelled. Always check on the NGS website beforehand.
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing.
The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.
To learn more about the National Garden Scheme, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet, available free from many local stores, garden centres and libraries from the end of February and as an online Flip Book (link below).
18 Apr 2026
10:00 - 16:30
The Art Society Arun Monthly Talk - The Legendary Lee Miller
The Arts Society Arun, Rustington
Our talk this month is by Antony Penrose who is the son of The Legendary Lee Miller
From fashion model to photo journalist and World War II correspondent, Lee Miller's extraordinary career produced some of the most iconic images of the 20th century.
From fashion model to photo journalist and World War II correspondent, Lee Miller's extraordinary career produced some of the most iconic images of the 20th century.
The life of Lee Miller told with reference to those with whom she exchanged creative inspiration - Man Ray, Pablo Picasso and Roland Penrose. A definitive view by her son and biographer the presentation has been acclaimed for its ability to embrace many different levels of the the history of art and photography, social commentary and emotional connection with the subject * Contains some wartime images which may be disturbing *
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]
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]
21 Apr 2026
09:30 - 12:00
Rampion Wind Farm talk hosted by the Friends of St Mary’s
Friends of St Marys, East Preston
The Friends of St Mary’s Annual Meeting will be followed by an illustrated talk about the Rampion Wind Farm, presented by the major shareholder, giving results, predictions and future plans for production and environmental damage mitigation. This will be a free and open meeting for all. Non-members might want to make a small donation to the ancient building maintenance fund. Limited capacity. To Register [email protected]
22 Apr 2026
19:00 - 21:30
Care and Community Exhibition
Lovejoy Centre and River of Life Church, Worthing
The Lovejoy Centre, in collaboration with River of Life Church, are hosting a care and community event for local organisations to showcase their work to the public.
The event is an opportunity to connect carers, families and the community with free table space for caring and community organisations, and a chance to find out information and build connections.
Anyone is welcome to browse what’s available. We’re looking forward to meeting new people and seeing how we can best serve the local area.
The event is an opportunity to connect carers, families and the community with free table space for caring and community organisations, and a chance to find out information and build connections.
Anyone is welcome to browse what’s available. We’re looking forward to meeting new people and seeing how we can best serve the local area.
23 Apr 2026
10:00 - 15:00
Spring Concert
Ferring Retirement Club, Worthing
Village Voices (formally Terry Clough Choir) present their Spring Concert 'Love 2' on Thursday 23rd April.
Tickets £3.00 available from Ferring Retirement Club room on Thursday 16th April - 09:30 to 12:00 hrs and Monday 20th April - 10:00 to 11:00 hrs.
Raffle tickets available on the day.
Tickets £3.00 available from Ferring Retirement Club room on Thursday 16th April - 09:30 to 12:00 hrs and Monday 20th April - 10:00 to 11:00 hrs.
Raffle tickets available on the day.
23 Apr 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Ferring Conservation Group
Ferring Conservation Group, Worthing
This meeting sees the return of well-known and highly entertaining natural history TV presenter Dr George McGavin. This time, his presentation will be "It's a Wild Life: Tales from Television", and you'll be assured of an enjoyable and amusing afternoon.
Members £2, guests £3, which includes refreshments.
Members £2, guests £3, which includes refreshments.
24 Apr 2026
14:30 - 16:30