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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

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

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.

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

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

Local author Pam Weaver

Worthing Walking & Social Club, Worthing

Baby Boomer to Late Bloomer – an insight into the creative processes of being a writer

15 Sep 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Friendship Singers Term Starts

The Friendship Singers, Littlehampton

Come along to our first evening of the autumn term. Open to new and returning members. Our three-part women's choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing and would like to give singing in a choir a go. Wednesday the 30th is also open for new and returning members.

16 Sep 2026

19:30 - 21:30

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Amanda Greenwood, Worthing

We will be holding a Coffee Morning to raise funds to support the amazing work that MacmIllan do to support people living with Cancer. Please pop in for Cake and Coffee. Hope you see you there.

16 Sep 2026

10:00 - 12:00

Autumn Concert

Ferring Retirement Club, Worthing

'Ferring Village Voices' - 'Favourites Concert'
An exciting afternoon of 'favourite songs' chosen by members of the choir.

17 Sep 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Thomas Paine – The American Revolution and the Sussex Connection - Leanne O'Boyle

Sussex Family History Group : Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing

This year is the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. One of the driving forces behind it was Thomas Paine who between 1768 – 1774 lived in the Sussex County town of Lewes. Later on he would become an influence behind the French Revolution, with his publication The Rights of Man. This talk will look at how the town’s independent spirit fostered his ideas and his life during the years that followed.

Leanne O'Boyle is a founding director of Thomas Paine: Legacy and is a Trustee of the Amberley Museum. She has just had published her book, Patriots, Radicals and Revolutionaries about the American Revolution and recently appeared on television talking to Lucy Worsley about Thomas Paine.

17 Sep 2026

19:15 - 21:00

Autumn Flower Show

Jim Gray, Worthing

Final Flower Show of the year from Ferring Gardening Club, with exhibits of floral art, individual blooms, potted plants, vegetables, fruits and homecrafts. Plus excellent refreshments.

19 Sep 2026

14:30 - 16:30

Autumn Concert

Ferring Retirement Club, Worthing

'Ferring Village Voices' - 'Favourites Concert'
'Favourite songs' chosen by members of the choir.
Tickets available in the clubroom on the 3rd September between 09:30 and 10:30hrs and 7th September between 10:00 and 11:00hrs.

19 Sep 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Rustington Residents Association Open Meeting

Pete Cavell, Littlehampton

Jazz musician Chris Walker will give a talk on the Great American Songbook. With the aid of rare video and audio material, Chris will illustrate just how the great songs of the 20th century originated and were performed.
Admission: members £2.50; non-members £3, includes a cuppa.

19 Sep 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Talk: "Autumn Wreaths" by Sophie Stewart

EAST PRESTON AND KINGSTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Littlehampton

Sophie Stewart delves into the creative world of decorative autumn wreaths, explaining how they’re designed and assembled. Come and learn in time for Christmas. This event is free to members of East Preston & Kingston Horticultural Society, £5 to non-members.

21 Sep 2026

19:30 - 22:00