An Evening with Elly Griffiths
Worthing Library, Worthing
Tickets £5.00 from Worthing Library or by calling 01903 704809.
Join us as author Elly Griffiths tells us about her career so far, her plans for the future and her latest novel The Killing Time. The event will include an audience Q&A session and book signing. Books will be available to purchase on the night.
08 Sep 2026
19:00 - 21:00
Le Pavillon de Brighton
Rustington & District Anglo French Circle, Rustington
The wonderfully evocative Brighton Pavillion started in 1787 by the decadent Prince of Wales and completed nearly 40 years later when he was George IV is tonight's fascinating topic. 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 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.
08 Sep 2026
19:15 - 20:45
Sussex Ox to Fordson Major – a talk by Ian Everest
East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society, East Preston, Littlehampton
Ian Everest tells the fascinating story of the use of oxen, horses and steam power on Sussex farms, their impact on the countryside and the “modernising” of agriculture with the arrival of the first tractors. Ian was bought up in a farm on the South Downs and after attending Agricultural College in the late 1960s, he worked on farms before joining the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Entry is free for EPKPS members. Visitors £3, payable on entry (cash only). All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
08 Sep 2026
19:15 - 20:45
Jane Austen in Worthing – a talk by Susan Belton & David Clark
Rustington Heritage Association, Rustington
Towards the end of 1805, Jane Austen, aged 29 and as yet an unpublished novelist, visited Worthing for a month or two, staying at Stanford's Cottage on Warwick Street (now a Pizza Express). During that time, Jane became friends with Edward Ogle, the driving force behind Worthing’s transformation into a well-ordered seaside resort. In 1817, the year of her death, Jane Austen used Worthing as the background for her final, unfinished novel, “Sanditon”, one of whose main characters was based on Ogle. Susan Belton and David Clark from the Worthing Society present this talk exploring the links between “Sanditon” and Worthing in its early days.
Entry 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 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.
10 Sep 2026
14:30 - 15:50
Michael
Ferring Community Cinema, Worthing
Ferring Community Cinema will be showing its next film, Michael, on Friday 11th September 2026.
This portrayal of Michael Jackson, a complicated man, is incredible viewing. Michael is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, who recreates his onstage singing and dancing with astonishing intuitive flair. Many have reported feeling like they are watching the real Michael Jackson.
The film covers the first 30 years of Michael's life, thus avoiding any of the allegations and criminal charges brought against him. It is not intended to prompt scrutiny. It expects you to come for the songs – and it is packed with them.
The film will be showing at Ferring Village Hall. Tickets are £6 and available at the 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.
Ferring Community Cinema is a not-for-profit organisation, with profits donated to Ferring Village Hall and other national charities.
2026 film dates
October 9th – Devil Wears Prada 2
November 13th – Song Sung Blue
11 Sep 2026
19:00 - 21:30
Go Youth Activities Cultural Day
Shirley Robinson-Viney, Worthing
The Go Youth Activities charitable organisation is planning a fun day of food tasters, music, entertainment, including Polish dancers, and activities suitable for kids and adults. Everyone in the community is welcome.
https://goyouthactivities.wordpress.com/
https://goyouthactivities.wordpress.com/
The event will be held on site, which is immediately west of Worthing Sailing Club on Sea Place, with direct beach access via a slipway.
what3words: Hands. Letter. Monks
what3words: Hands. Letter. Monks
12 Sep 2026
11:00 - 14:30
Heritage Open Days - Mediæval working life
The Friends of Sompting Church, Sompting
Haestingas Regias re-enactors will be showing Mediæval working life.
On the 12th and 13th of September, the Haestingas will be transporting Sompting Church back to the year 1000! The interior of the church will be awash with ecclesiastical activity, with manuscripts being illustrated and reliquaries produced. Outside, the secular community who support the church will be busy, displaying crafts and producing food. Come and take in the sights, sounds and smells of Sompting as they would have been when this wonderful structure was new!
There will be Guided Tours at fixed times describing the building of the church from the 10th Century or take yourselves round. Pre-booking preferred.
Maximum number of people per tour: 12 Estimated duration: 45 minutes
Saturday 12 September 10:00-16:00; Tours: 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
There will be Guided Tours at fixed times describing the building of the church from the 10th Century or take yourselves round. Pre-booking preferred.
Maximum number of people per tour: 12 Estimated duration: 45 minutes
Saturday 12 September 10:00-16:00; Tours: 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
Sunday 13 September 11:00-16:00; Tours 11:30, 14:30
Have your picnic in the nature-friendly churchyard. Seats around the churchyard.
Directions: Vehicle approach is from the West along the A27. Turn left at Church Lane. Car park is before the church. Public transport (not on Sundays) to Lyons Farm and walk across the fields.
Accessibility details: Wheelchair access is difficult but not impossible. The paths rise and need a certain degree of fitness. There is a single unisex toilet.
Directions: Vehicle approach is from the West along the A27. Turn left at Church Lane. Car park is before the church. Public transport (not on Sundays) to Lyons Farm and walk across the fields.
Accessibility details: Wheelchair access is difficult but not impossible. The paths rise and need a certain degree of fitness. There is a single unisex toilet.
12 Sep 2026
11:00 - 16:00
Heritage Open Days - Mediæval working life
The Friends of Sompting Church, Sompting
Haestingas Regias re-enactors will be showing Mediæval working life.
On the 12th and 13th of September, the Haestingas will be transporting Sompting Church back to the year 1000! The interior of the church will be awash with ecclesiastical activity, with manuscripts being illustrated and reliquaries produced. Outside, the secular community who support the church will be busy, displaying crafts and producing food. Come and take in the sights, sounds and smells of Sompting as they would have been when this wonderful structure was new!
There will be Guided Tours at fixed times describing the building of the church from the 10th Century or take yourselves round. Pre-booking preferred.
Maximum number of people per tour: 12 Estimated duration: 45 minutes
There will be Guided Tours at fixed times describing the building of the church from the 10th Century or take yourselves round. Pre-booking preferred.
Maximum number of people per tour: 12 Estimated duration: 45 minutes
Have your picnic in the nature-friendly churchyard. Seats around the churchyard.
Saturday 12 September 10:00-16:00; Tours: 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
Saturday 12 September 10:00-16:00; Tours: 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
Sunday 13 September 11:00-16:00; Tours 11:30, 14:30
Directions: Vehicle approach is from the West along the A27. Turn left at Church Lane. Car park is before the church. Public transport (not on Sundays) to Lyons Farm and walk across the fields.
Accessibility details: Wheelchair access is difficult but not impossible. The paths rise and need a certain degree of fitness. There is a single unisex toilet.
Directions: Vehicle approach is from the West along the A27. Turn left at Church Lane. Car park is before the church. Public transport (not on Sundays) to Lyons Farm and walk across the fields.
Accessibility details: Wheelchair access is difficult but not impossible. The paths rise and need a certain degree of fitness. There is a single unisex toilet.
12 Sep 2026
11:00 - 16:00
Talk to Rustington WI members
PAM LOVEGROVE, Rustington
Steve Lewis will be giving a talk called Spies Are Us (I Spy with WI)
15 Sep 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Guided Tours of 10th Century Church
The Friends of Sompting Church, Sompting
Every day there will be Guided Tours at fixed times describing the building of the church from the 10th Century or take yourselves round. Pre-booking preferred.
Have your picnic in the nature-friendly churchyard. Seats around the churchyard.
Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17, Friday 18, Saturday 19 September
10:00-16:00; Tours: 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
Have your picnic in the nature-friendly churchyard. Seats around the churchyard.
Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17, Friday 18, Saturday 19 September
10:00-16:00; Tours: 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
Sunday 20 September 11:00-16:00; Harvest Service 09:00 followed by Morris dancers. Tours: 11:30, 14:30
Booking contact name: Mrs Judy Excell Booking email: [email protected]
Booking telephone number: +441903245639
Booking conditions: Maximum number of people per tour: 12 Estimated duration: 45 minutes
Booking telephone number: +441903245639
Booking conditions: Maximum number of people per tour: 12 Estimated duration: 45 minutes
Directions: Vehicle approach is from the West along the A27. Turn left at Church Lane. Car park is before the church. Public transport (not on Sundays) to Lyons Farm and walk across the fields.
Accessibility details: Wheelchair access is difficult but not impossible. The paths rise and need a certain degree of fitness. There is a single unisex toilet.
Accessibility details: Wheelchair access is difficult but not impossible. The paths rise and need a certain degree of fitness. There is a single unisex toilet.
15 Sep 2026
10:00 - 16:00
RUSTINGTON WI INCLUDING TALK BY SANDRA BURCHFIELD
PAM LOVEGROVE, Rustington
Spies are Us – I Spy with the WI, a talk given by Sandra Burchfield.
15 Sep 2026
14:00 - 16:00
The Art Society Arun Monthly Talk - The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood : Artworld Rebels
The Arts Society Arun, Rustington
Our talk this month is by Sarah Ciacci - The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood : Artworld Rebels
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood were a group of young artists who came together in 1848 to shake up an art world they considered stultified and untruthful, because artists were encouraged to copy only the Old Masters, especially the art of Raphael. So the Pre-Raphaelites looked for inspiration from artists that came before Raphael (hence Pre-Raphaelite) and looked for more truthful and honest subject-matter. Not only were they art world rebels, but they also produced works of art that enjoy great popularity today, which we will explore in this talk.
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]
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood were a group of young artists who came together in 1848 to shake up an art world they considered stultified and untruthful, because artists were encouraged to copy only the Old Masters, especially the art of Raphael. So the Pre-Raphaelites looked for inspiration from artists that came before Raphael (hence Pre-Raphaelite) and looked for more truthful and honest subject-matter. Not only were they art world rebels, but they also produced works of art that enjoy great popularity today, which we will explore in this talk.
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]
15 Sep 2026
09:30 - 12:00