Angmering Horticultural Club
Angmering Horticultural Club, Littlehampton
Hamish MacGillivray is giving what promises to be a very interesting talk entitled 'She Sleeps on a Volcano! Dora Stafford - the forgotten plant hunter of Peru. This will be followed by tea, biscuits and a raffle. www.angmeringhorticulture.co.uk.
06 Jul 2026
19:30 - 21:00
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, and for July we have Sally Botwright, a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding & Guide London. Sally's talk is on 'London Oddities and Curiosities'.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 pp or join the club for just £35pp pa.
Each talk is approximately one hour long, with Q&A to follow and our raffle.
More information on Sally and all our speakers for the year can be found at www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or call Andy for more information.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 pp or join the club for just £35pp pa.
Each talk is approximately one hour long, with Q&A to follow and our raffle.
More information on Sally and all our speakers for the year can be found at www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or call Andy for more information.
07 Jul 2026
19:30 - 21:00
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.
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
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.
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
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
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]
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
Ferring Pillbox Open
Mary Coe, Worthing
The WWII Pillbox on Patterson's Walk Ferring will be open to visit, set up inside as it was in 1941 and with the South facing embrasure open. There will be a display marquee with artifacts and information and both Pete Coe's Ferring at War books will be on sale. There will be a half hour talk at 11am. This is a free event to attend
29 Jul 2026
10:30 - 15:00
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, and in August, we welcome back art historian Michaela Cranmer. Michaela will be talking about 'Women War Artists', a talk not to be missed!
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 or join the club for just £35 pp pa.
It has been lovely to see so many new faces at our last few talks, so please do come along to meet us.
For more information about the club and our speakers for 2026, visit www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or call Andy for more information on 07984 403890.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 or join the club for just £35 pp pa.
It has been lovely to see so many new faces at our last few talks, so please do come along to meet us.
For more information about the club and our speakers for 2026, visit www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or call Andy for more information on 07984 403890.
04 Aug 2026
19:30 - 21:00
Ferring Pillbox Open
Mary Coe, Worthing
The WWII Pillbox on Patterson's Walk Ferring will be open to visit, set up inside as it was in 1941 and with the South facing embrasure open. There will be a display marquee with artifacts and information and both Pete Coe's Ferring at War books will be on sale. There will be a half hour talk at 11am. This is a free event to attend
30 Aug 2026
10:30 - 15:00
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, and for September we have Mahtab Hussain, an award-winning photographer and social commentator. The talk will be 'Creating Understandings'.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 or why not join us for just £35 pp pa.
For more information on the club and speakers, etc, please visit www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or email [email protected]
Look forward to seeing you there.
All are welcome to attend; non-members £7.50 or why not join us for just £35 pp pa.
For more information on the club and speakers, etc, please visit www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk or email [email protected]
Look forward to seeing you there.
01 Sep 2026
19:30 - 21:00