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
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
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
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
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 day will comprise three lectures:
The day will comprise three lectures:
- The Gleaming Spires of London from 1666 to 2026,
- The Brilliance of Thomas Heatherwick – a Modern Leonardo
- The Classical Reinvented – The Legacy of Christopher Wren
Doors open 9.30 am. Tickets £45, which includes coffee and lunch. Everyone is welcome.
Tickets need to be booked before attending by completing the online form on our website, where you can also find more information www.theartssocietyarun.org
Tickets need to be booked before attending by completing the online form on our website, where you can also find more information www.theartssocietyarun.org
29 Apr 2026
09:30 - 15:30
Art Demonstration Using Acrylics, Mixed Media & Collage
Arun Art Society, Worthing
Art demonstration using acrylics, mixed media & collage, with Sera Knight, entitled 'Dancers'.
02 May 2026
14:15 - 16:15
Blossom Day
Littlehampton Community Growers, LITTLEHAMPTON
Do come and join us for a picnic and celebrate Blossom Day. Littlehampton Community Growers will be holding this event at Maltravers Orchard. Bring your chairs, blankets, food, drink, cameras, painting gear, etc. and have a great afternoon being part of the nationwide annual celebration of blossom.
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04 May 2026
13:00 - 12:00
Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors' Club
Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors' Club, Worthing
Established in 1968, we are a small, friendly club that meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Each month we invite a guest speaker, for May we have Bertie Pearce, talking about The Dancing Faun, a Roman bronze statue discovered in 1830 in Pompeii.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50. Why not become a member for just £35 pp pa?
Our talks last approximately one hour, with Q&A afterwards, not forgetting our raffle.
For more information about the club and speakers for the year, please visit our website or email [email protected] or call Andy on 07984 403890.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50. Why not become a member for just £35 pp pa?
Our talks last approximately one hour, with Q&A afterwards, not forgetting our raffle.
For more information about the club and speakers for the year, please visit our website or email [email protected] or call Andy on 07984 403890.
05 May 2026
19:30 - 21:00
MAGNUS VOLK AND HIS AMAZING RAILWAYS An illustrated talk by Ian Gledhill
Rustington Heritage Association, Rustington
Volk’s Electric Railway is a familiar sight in Brighton, running along the beach from near the Palace Pier towards the Marina, but the story of the man behind it is less well known. Magnus Volk was a true pioneer of all things electrical, and he built not one but two electric railways in Brighton. One – the short lived “Daddy Long Legs” - is long gone, but the original railway, opened in 1883, is still going strong and is now officially the oldest working electric railway in the world. This talk by Ian Gledhill tells the story of the railways and the man who built them.
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. Why not become a member? Just £15 per person per annum for free entry to all our talks in 2026.
Please note this is an evening meeting, so if you’re unable to attend our monthly afternoon meetings, perhaps we’ll see you this time? There will also be an afternoon meeting on 14th May, on a different topic – details to follow.
07 May 2026
19:15 - 20:30
East Preston Repair Cafe
East Preston Repair Cafe, East Preston
Bring along your broken domestic items, clothes, jewellery, electrical and household items and we will try to fix them. Knife sharpening service and refreshments available. All we ask for are donations to cover our costs.
09 May 2026
10:00 - 12:30
Golf Day @ Ham Manor Angmering
Care for Veterans, Littlehampton
Your Team can enjoy a day of golf at the exclusive Ham Manor Golf Course with a 2 course lunch whilst raising vital funds to support our veterans and their families. Auction / raffle / team competition. Relaxed atmosphere and lots of fun.
14 May 2026
09:00 - 16:00