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Dining With History – a talk by Jessica Thurtell

Rustington Heritage Association, Rustington

Travel back through time to discover the food and eating customs from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day – the evolution of English eating. Jessica Thurtell’s fascinating illustrated talk is not all about wealth & feasting: have a look at peasant meals of pottage, working class dinners and middle class genteel dining too. Find out about the evolution of table manners and how to eat politely - from daggers and fingers to soup spoons, fruit knives & oyster forks.
Entry to the talk 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.

09 Jul 2026

14:30 - 15:50

Arun Art Society Annual Exhibition

Arun Art Society, Worthing

Arun Art Society's Annual Exhibition is a showcase of artwork produced by its members in a variety of media, including sculpture and ceramics, all of which are moderately priced. Greeting cards are also on sale.

09 Jul 2026

10:00 - 17:00

Hamnet

Ferring Community Cinema, Worthing

Hamnet, an historical drama, inspired by Maggie O’Farrells’s 2020 novel of the same name, dramatizes the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway as they cope with the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet. It stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William, alongside Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, and Jacobi Jupe in supporting roles. The film received numerous accolades and awards.

10 Jul 2026

19:00 - 21:30

JAY SINGS SWING ROCK AND ROLL AND THE KING

SHEENA HUDSON FOR ST MARYS CHURCH EP, EAST PRESTON,

An evening of nostalgia with Jay entertaining us with Cool Crooner Classics, Rock 'n' Roll Legends and a Hunka Hunka Elvis hits. There is a raffle and a licenced bar. Tickets in aid of St Marys Church, Vicarage Lane, East Preston are available from Seaview Stores in East Preston. Ticket price is £7.

11 Jul 2026

07:30 - 09:30

ArtWorks Art Event

Lynda Leese, Littlehampton

ArtWorks exhibition celebrating over ten years of community arts and crafts workshops.

Arts and crafts for sale. In the garden: plants, birdbaths, planters, ornaments and much more.

There will also be the West Sussex Waste Prevention Team on hand to advise regarding recycling, composting, etc.

Results of the children's 'Rail Safety Poster Competition' will be announced, and there will be a prize-giving ceremony!

11 Jul 2026

10:00 - 15:00

Free Pop and Eurovision Themed Music Festival on Ferring Village Green

Worthing Silver Band, Worthing

Free Pop and Eurovision Themed Music Festival on Ferring Village Green. Saturday July 11th 1-4p.m. Bring a picnic and dress up in retro clothes encouraged! Stalls in the village hall from 11am - 4p.m.

11 Jul 2026

13:00 - 16:00

Charms, Cures and Potions: Keeping Well in Old Sussex – a talk by Chris Hare

East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society, East Preston, Littlehampton

In an era when most people could not afford to go the doctor, and when the skills of doctors and the potency of their medicines were very limited, most people relied on folk cures and remedies. There were not only physical illnesses to contend with; many people believed in the malign presence of witchcraft and there were rituals and charms for dealing with this threat too. Some of these “old wives tales” probably did some good, others none at all, and some probably did more harm than good. Chris Hare, Worthing historian and author, explores this fascinating topic in his illustrated talk. Entry is free for EPKPS members. Visitors £3, payable on entry (cash only). All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.

14 Jul 2026

19:15 - 20:30

Tombstone Tourists - why cemeteries are so interesting - Ian Everest

Sussex Family History Group : Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing

Find out about the development of the large municipal cemeteries during the 19th century and the background to their establishment. Using Newhaven Cemetery as a focus, the talk looks at how a cemetery can act as a reference library for local and family history, and a fascinating insight into Victorian social history.

Ian Everest is a popular speaker from Newhaven giving talks on Farming History, Sussex Local History, Military and Social History.

16 Jul 2026

19:15 - 19:00

Family Geology Day 2026 at Rustington Museum

Ray Cooper, Littlehampton

The WSGS are returning for a second year.

With a one day event in partnership with the Rustington Museum, we will be talking to anybody, young and old, interested in fossils, rocks, minerals, dinosaurs and any related subject that you are interested in, to do with Geology and Palaeontology and have 'hands-on come and see' examples of items and actual specimens belonging to society members.

There will also be a visitor 'show and tell', where we will attempt to Identify any fossil, rock or mineral specimens that visitors may like to bring along.
In addition there will be an affordable original & pre-owned geology book sales at 'pocket money' prices.
Plus our ever popular Lucky Dips for the children.
So if you don't know anything about Geology but want to learn a little, then do come along to meet and talk to our 'guys & gals'. It is always low key but interesting, and who knows you may want to join the WSGS.
Visit our website for the West Sussex Geological Society at www.wsgs.org.uk for all the latest meetings and events info.

18 Jul 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Angmering Neigh-Bourhood Stakes Race Night

Angmering Community Centre, Littlehampton

Betting from £1 - cash only
Prize for the Best Hat!
Buy your own Race Horse - be an owner for the day and if your horse wins, you win a prize!

£15 per ticket - includes buffet
Bring your own bottle. Soft drinks, tea & coffee and ice creams available for purchase

18 Jul 2026

19:00 - 22:00

Littlehampton Concert Band Presents "Music in the Park"

Littlehampton Concert Band, Littlehampton

Come and join us for an afternoon of music in the Park.
Weather Permitting

19 Jul 2026

14:30 - 17:00

The Arts Society Arun monthly talk: Regeneration of the British Seaside Resort

The Arts Society Arun, Rustington

This month's talk is by Jackie-Marsh Hobbs, "Regeneration of The British Seaside Resort".
Traces from three centuries of seaside holidays are still present in our historic coastal towns, their architecture and environments. Mass transport contributed to their development, but people drifted away with the advent of cheap flights abroad. The opening of new galleries and public artworks is reviving their fortunes.
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 Jul 2026

09:30 - 12:00