Ferring Gardening Club Monthly Meeting
Ferring Gardening Club, Worthing
FGC Meeting with a talk by Lesley Baker entitled "Out on a Limb".
05 Mar 2026
19:00 - 21:30
World Day of Prayer Service
Marilyn Catterill, Worthing
The 2026 World Day of Prayer event in our area will be held at Goring URC at 10.30 am.
It is a short service, with refreshments afterwards. All are welcome!
It is a short service, with refreshments afterwards. All are welcome!
The theme is "I will give you rest, come" (Matthew 11:28) and the service was put together by Christian women in Nigeria.
06 Mar 2026
10:30 - 11:45
West Sussex N Gauge Model Railway Club Open Day
Nigel Appleton, Lancing
Layouts on show, second-hand shop, and light refreshments available.
Come along, find out about us.
Entry: Adults £1, Kids free,
Disabled access.
www.wsng.co.uk
Come along, find out about us.
Entry: Adults £1, Kids free,
Disabled access.
www.wsng.co.uk
07 Mar 2026
10:00 - 16:00
One Day Pewter Techniques and Casting Workshop - Make a Tealight Holder
Mettle Studios, Angmering
This one-day workshop is ideal for both complete beginners and those with some metalworking experience who would like to explore working with pewter.
You’ll be introduced to a range of traditional pewter techniques, including cutting metal, soldering, casting, mould making, finishing, and polishing. Fleur will guide you through each stage of the process, ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout the day.
You’ll be introduced to a range of traditional pewter techniques, including cutting metal, soldering, casting, mould making, finishing, and polishing. Fleur will guide you through each stage of the process, ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout the day.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a finished pewter tealight holder of your own design, as well as a rubber mould to take home, allowing you to recreate your design in the future.
No prior experience is required — just an interest in learning and making.
Private group bookings:
Private sessions for two people can be arranged on an alternative date, either on a weekday or weekend.
https://fleurgrenier.co.uk/pewter-casting-workshops/
Private sessions for two people can be arranged on an alternative date, either on a weekday or weekend.
https://fleurgrenier.co.uk/pewter-casting-workshops/
07 Mar 2026
10:00 - 17:00
Discovery Day at Arundel Museum - Interactive workshops for children
Arundel Museum Manager, Arundel
Join us at Arundel Museum for a Discovery Day on Saturday 7 March.
Three interactive workshops for children ages 4-11 and one author talk with book signing in one day - to inspire children to get reading and be creative…
Workshops:
10.15 Dogs Hear stories and draw dogs – Local artist and dog owner Josse Davis shares some fun stories and demonstrates how to draw different types of four-legged friends. Come along and be inspired to make up your own dog-themed tale (or tail)!
11.30-12.30: Birds Hear stories and identify habitats - Learn all about the many different types of birds that live and visit our local habitats: beaches, riverbanks, the Downs and even your own back garden. Bird expert Simon will give you tips, ideas and an identification sheet to help you become an expert birdwatcher. There may even be a bird story, too!
2.30 - 3.30: The Wyvern Dragon of Arundel Castle Do you know your mythical creatures? Do you know the difference between a wyvern and a dragon? Arundel Castle guide, Vicky, will read The Wyvern of Arundel Castle by Ray Lear and Kathy Creamer, so you can find out! Colour in your own castle and maybe even make up your own mythical creature!
Tickets: £2.50 per session or £5 for all 3.
In addition
1-2pm Talk: Victorians in Arundel - A talk by Nicolas Travers and a chance to buy his book. Ages 13+/adult.
£5 per ticket.
Tickets available from Arundel Museum.
Three interactive workshops for children ages 4-11 and one author talk with book signing in one day - to inspire children to get reading and be creative…
Workshops:
10.15 Dogs Hear stories and draw dogs – Local artist and dog owner Josse Davis shares some fun stories and demonstrates how to draw different types of four-legged friends. Come along and be inspired to make up your own dog-themed tale (or tail)!
11.30-12.30: Birds Hear stories and identify habitats - Learn all about the many different types of birds that live and visit our local habitats: beaches, riverbanks, the Downs and even your own back garden. Bird expert Simon will give you tips, ideas and an identification sheet to help you become an expert birdwatcher. There may even be a bird story, too!
2.30 - 3.30: The Wyvern Dragon of Arundel Castle Do you know your mythical creatures? Do you know the difference between a wyvern and a dragon? Arundel Castle guide, Vicky, will read The Wyvern of Arundel Castle by Ray Lear and Kathy Creamer, so you can find out! Colour in your own castle and maybe even make up your own mythical creature!
Tickets: £2.50 per session or £5 for all 3.
In addition
1-2pm Talk: Victorians in Arundel - A talk by Nicolas Travers and a chance to buy his book. Ages 13+/adult.
£5 per ticket.
Tickets available from Arundel Museum.
07 Mar 2026
10:15 - 15:30
La Vie de Claude Monet
Rustington & District Anglo French Circle, Rustington
This month's talk on Claude Monet, whose painting 'Impression, soleil levant' lead to the Impressionist movement, together with his interest in 'plein air' painting will be our topic tonight. 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).
10 Mar 2026
19:15 - 20:45
Let's Talk Dog - The Science and Soul of Our Bond
Maria Wolfkin, Arundel
Is your dog happy? Can you build a deeper relationship? Are they trying to tell you something? Why don’t they listen to me?
Discover how new science and old wisdom are changing what we know about dogs and how you can use these insights to improve their lives and strengthen your bond.
This talk blends inspiring research with heartfelt insights, showing how the latest science and timeless wisdom reveal your dog’s true needs —and how a deeper, more mutual relationship can transform your dog’s wellbeing and your own.
What you’ll gain from this talk:
- A new understanding of your dog's inner world and why it matters
- Hands-on tips for interpreting your dog’s signals and meeting their real needs
- Guidance on using eye contact and other simple techniques for mutual wellbeing
- How to move beyond training and foster an intuitive connection
- Stories from history that illustrate the powerful, intertwined journey of dogs and humans
- Everyday steps to nurture a relationship that improves their wellbeing and yours.
Whether you’re a new dog owner or a lifelong dog lover, you’ll leave with clear, actionable advice and a fresh perspective — ready to see your dog, and your relationship, in a whole new light.
Join me for an inspiring, practical, and heartfelt session — where science meets soul.
Get your tickets at https://letstalkdog.eventbrite.co.uk
Get your tickets at https://letstalkdog.eventbrite.co.uk
11 Mar 2026
18:30 - 20:00
Angmering Twinning Association
Angmering Twinning Association, Angmering
As we enter our 50th year of twinning with Ouistreham, the port of Caen in Normandy, you are welcome to come along and meet us at our monthly Coffee Morning on the second Wednesday of each month.
11 Mar 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Arundel Museum afternoon talk - From Muck to Money: The History of Agriculture in Sussex
Arundel Museum Manager, Arundel
Join Dr Geoff Mead, for a talk on Sussex Agricultural History: From Muck to Money.
This is bound to be an entertaining and informative talk from a well-known local speaker and lecturer at Sussex University.
Includes refreshments before the talk, from 2pm. The talk will then start at 2.30pm.
Members £8 / Non-members £10.
Please note, there are no refunds for events if you are unable to attend.
Why not join as a member and enjoy discounted events and support the ongoing work of Arundel Museum.
Why not join as a member and enjoy discounted events and support the ongoing work of Arundel Museum.
11 Mar 2026
14:00 - 16:00
ONE FOR THE BOYS - AND SOMETHING FOR THE GIRLS
Rustington Heritage Association, Rustington
Nigel & Wendy Gossop give a light-hearted illustrated talk about two very British institutions that became “The Boy’s Own Paper” and “The Girl’s Own Paper”. First published in 1879/1880, these became essential reading for generations of young people until the 1960s. BOP promoted manliness and chivalry, while GOP offered honest, sound advice. Both papers published stories by established writers, including Jules Verne and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Entry 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. Why not become an RHA member? Just £15 per person per annum for free entry to all our talks in 2026.
12 Mar 2026
14:30 - 15:45
German Film Evening: 2005 Romantic Comedy 'Barfuss' (subtitled)
Worthing Twinning Association, Worthing
Directed by Til Schweiger, the film features a hedonistic bachelor Nick who falls in love with an escaped psychiatric patient Leila.
£5 ticket, payable at the door, covers a glass of wine/fruit juice and something to nibble as well as the film.
£5 ticket, payable at the door, covers a glass of wine/fruit juice and something to nibble as well as the film.
12 Mar 2026
19:00 - 21:00
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Ferring Community Cinema, Worthing
Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next film, ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ on Friday 13th March 2026.
The scene is London, 1930, and when Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) finds herself in a public scandal, the family faces financial trouble and the threat of social disgrace. There is lots to discuss and decide, and whether Lady Mary should become mistress of Downton Abbey, as previously expected, is one of them. The Crawleys must embrace change, with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
This Downton Abbey film is a visual treat and wonderfully entertaining — come and join us for this warm hug of a film!
Tickets are £6 and available at the North 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 6.30 pm for a prompt 7 pm start.
Ferring Community Cinema is a not-for-profit organisation with profits donated to Ferring Village Hall and other charities.
13 Mar 2026
19:00 - 21:30