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
Walking from High Salvington, Worthing
Diann Clarke, Worthing
6.5-mile circular walk. Walk via The Gallops, Findon church and Clapham Village. For full details of this walk, visit our website https://sussexpathfinders.org.uk No need to book. Just turn up and introduce yourself to the group leader.
25 Apr 2026
10:00 - 13:00
The National Garden Scheme: Judy’s Cottage Garden, Worthing
National Garden Scheme, Worthing
Open: Sat 25 Apr, Sat 27 June, Sat 5 Sept (10.30-3). Admission: £5, children: free. Homemade teas.
A beautiful medium-sized cottage garden with something of interest all year-round. The garden has several mature trees creating a feeling of seclusion. The informal beds contain a mixture of shrubs, perennials, cottage garden plants and spring bulbs. There are little hidden areas to enjoy, a small fish pond and other water features. There is also a raised, pretty log cabin overlooking the garden.
Occasionally, garden openings need to be cancelled. Please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, The National Garden Scheme has 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 and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
25 Apr 2026
10:30 - 15:00
Spring Concert
Ferring Retirement Club, Worthing
Village Voices (formerly Terry Clough Choir) present their Spring Concert 'Love 2' on Saturday 25th April at 2 pm.
Tickets for sale at £3.00 in the Ferring Retirement Club room on Thursday 16th April - 09:30 to 12:00hrs and Monday 20th April - 10:00 to 11:00hrs. Raffle tickets available on the day.
Tickets for sale at £3.00 in the Ferring Retirement Club room on Thursday 16th April - 09:30 to 12:00hrs and Monday 20th April - 10:00 to 11:00hrs. Raffle tickets available on the day.
25 Apr 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Wellbeing Fair
Angmering Parish Council & The Haven, Littlehampton
Discover a feel-good Wellbeing day right here in your community. Meet 25+ expert practitioners, explore new ways to support your health and find what works for you. A full list of everyone taking part is available by clicking on the link: Wellbeing Fair - Angmering Parish Council
25 Apr 2026
10:00 - 13:00
Art Society Arun - Day of Special Interest
The Arts Society Arun, Rustington
Our Day of Special Interest this year is 'The Brilliance of British Architecture and Design' with Ian Swankie.
The Arts Society Arun (TASA) is excited to announce that our Day of Special Interest will be held on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at the Woodlands Centre, Rustington, focusing this year on British Architecture.
The Arts Society Arun (TASA) is excited to announce that our Day of Special Interest will be held on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at the Woodlands Centre, Rustington, focusing this year on British Architecture.
This is a great opportunity to do a deep dive into a fascinating topic, in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. Ian Swankie, an Arts Society favourite, is our speaker for the day.
Doors open at 10.00am for coffee, biscuits and chat, followed by our first talk starting at 10.30am, entitled The Gleaming Spires of London 1666 – 2066. After a short interval we’ll enjoy our second lecture of the day, The Brilliance of Thomas Heatherwick, a Modern Leonardo.
We then break for a Ploughman’s lunch with a glass of wine or a soft drink, and a chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones.
Our final lecture after lunch is The Classical Reinvented – The Legacy of Sir Christopher Wren. The day finishes around 3.30pm.
And all this for £45 per person! You can book a ticket online via our website www.theartssocietyarun.org.
29 Apr 2026
09:30 - 15:30