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Leisure and tourism in Adur
Events in Adur / Days out in Adur (throughout the year)
Please note :
- Many of these events are annual and happen around the same time every year. These events will remain on this webpage, but their dates, times and details may vary from year to year. This year's details will be added to this page once known. Please contact the organisers for more details of their next event.
- Please confirm times and locations before you try to
attend an event.
Adur District Council and Worthing Tourist Information Centre cannot be held responsible for changes to, or for cancellations of, events listed - organisers do not always tell us! - The events listed below are not organised by Adur District Council (unless stated).
- There may be other events in and around Adur that do not appear in this listing, we can only add events that we know of. Please check the local press for details of other events.
Lists of events :
- Jump to events listed by month
(or jump to a specific month : Jan : Feb : Mar : Apr : May : Jun : Jul : Aug : Sep : Oct : Nov : Dec) - or jump to regular events every month
See also :
- Other event venues in Adur : local libraries, societies, organisations, theatres, etc
- Fireworks displays in and around Adur
- Attractions in Adur (museums, beaches, walks, etc)
- Parks in Adur
- Map of places of interest in Adur
- Events elsewhere in West Sussex and neighbouring towns
- Festivals across Sussex through the year - listed on the Adur Festival website (www.adurfestival.com/other-festivals/index.htm)
Adding events to this page :
If you would to include your event on this page (free of charge), we will need to know the following information : title of event, date and time, charge(s), venue/location, contact details, website link etc. You can :
- submit your event details using our on-line form (requires Adobe Acrobat)
- or send us your event details by e-mail
- See also our links statement.
Events listed by month :
Events in Adur in January :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in February :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 21st February 2010 (annual event) : Sussex Beacon Half Marathon and Youth Race, for details see their website (www.beaconhalf.org.uk) (see also : Sussex Beacon website : www.sussexbeacon.org.uk)
- 22nd February 2010 for 10 weeks : MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it programme)
- 24th February 2010 for 10 weeks : Adur Multisports Club
- See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in March :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 15th February to 22nd March 2010 (Mondays) : Chatterbooks reading group, Lancing Library
- 5th March 2010 for 10 weeks : Boxing
- 5th to 26th March (four week courses) : Active 4 Life - courses for the over 50s - ballroom dancing, exercise to music, Nordic walking, table tennis, tai chi (.PDF 340kb)
- 14th March 2010 : With a Smile and a Song - a concert for Mother's day, Southwick Barn Theatre, for details see their website (www.southwickcommunitycentre.org.uk/events.htm) see also www.ticketlord.com/barn.htm
- 15th February to 22nd March 2010 (Mondays) : Chatterbooks reading group, Lancing Library
- 18th March 2010 for 10 weeks : Off the couch and on the pitch
- 24th March 2010 : Individual Members Section Southwick Community Association - Social Afternoon
- 24th March 2010 : Sompting Village Morris Dancers, for details phone 01273 453171 or see their website www.s-v-m.moonfruit.com
- 30th March 2010 : Chairman's Charity Curry Night (.PDF 128kb)
- 31st March 2010 : Chairman's Charity Fashion Show (.PDF 48kb)
- Comic Relief / Red Nose Day and Sport
Relief alternate each year in March.
For details about each of them and for local events see :- 2010 / 2012 : Sport Relief website (http://www.sportrelief.com/)
- 2011 / 2013 : Comic Relief website (www.comicrelief.com) or Red Nose Day website (www.rednoseday.com)
- See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in April :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 5th April 2010 : Sompting Village Morris Dancers, for details phone 01273 453171 or see their website www.s-v-m.moonfruit.com
- 7th April 2010 : Over
55s meeting - see poster (.PDF 40kb)
see also events on Adur Older Persons’ Network website (www.aopn.org.uk/events/list) - 10th
and 11th April 2010 : Crafts at Lancing College (annual event),
for details see : www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk/lancingcollege - 14th to 17th April 2010 : Noises Off, Wick Theatre Company, for details see their website (www.wicktheatre.co.uk)
- 18th
April 2010 : The first Brighton Marathon - for details see : www.brightonmarathon.co.uk
also Volunteer marshals wanted (details on their website) - 28th April to 1st May 2010 : And then there were none, Southwick Players, for details see their website (www.southwickplayers.org.uk)
- See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in May :
- Adur Festival and Adur Art Trail (annual event) - over 120 live events, shows and exhibitions : Events happen daily right through the first two weeks of June. There are also pre-festival events in May and post-festival events up to the beginning of July as well - for details and dates of all the events see the Adur Festival website (www.adurfestival.com)
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 28th April to 1st May 2010 : And then there were none, Southwick Players, for details see their website (www.southwickplayers.org.uk)
- 1st May 2010 (annual event) : Southwick Spring Fayre
- 2nd May 2010 (annual event) : Three Forts Marathon, Devils Dyke - Chanctonbury Ring - Cissbury Ring, for details see their website (www.threefortsmarathon.org.uk)
- 8th May 2010 (annual event) : Shoreham Horticultural and Allotment Society - Plant Sale
- 8th May 2010 (annual event) : Southwick and Fishersgate Horticultural Society - Annual plant sale and coffee morning
- 15th to 21st May 2010 : Children's Hospice Week
- 16th May 2009 (annual event) : Downs Link Challenge, bike rides of 5, 10, 20, or 30 miles along the Downs Link to raise funds for the Chestnut Tree House, for details see their website (www.downslinkchallenge.co.uk)
- 22nd
to 24th May 2009 (annual event) : Southwick Beer Festival, for details
see their website (www.southwickbeerfestival.co.uk)
see also : Adur Festival website : Southwick Beer Festival (www.adurfestival.com/events/southwick-beer-festival.htm) - See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in June :
- Adur Festival and Adur Art Trail (annual event) - over 120 live events, shows and exhibitions : Events happen daily right through the first two weeks of June. There are also pre-festival events in May and post-festival events up to the beginning of July as well - for details and dates of all the events see the Adur Festival website (www.adurfestival.com)
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 5th June 2010 : Sompting Village Morris Dancers, for details phone 01273 453171 or see their website www.s-v-m.moonfruit.com
- 5th, 6th and 7th June 2009 (annual event) : Glastonwick - Annual Beer, Music and More Beer Festival - for details see the Adur Festival website (www.adurfestival.com/events/glastonwick.htm)
- 6th June 2009 (annual event) : World Oceans Day for details see the Adur Festival website (www.adurfestival.com/events/adur-world-oceans-day.htm)
- 12th June 2010 (annual event) : Summer Fayre and Dog Show
- 12th June 2010 (annual event) : Shoreham Horticultural and Allotment Society - Early Summer Show
- 12th and 13th June 2010 (annual event) : Shoreham Food and Drink Festival - A celebration of great food and drink
- 13th June 2010 : An Evening to Remember
- 21 June 2009 (annual event) : Adur East Lions Club Donkey Derby and Fun day, for details see their website (www.adureastlions.org.uk/carfair.htm). See also the Adur East Lions Club website (www.adureastlions.org.uk)
- 23rd June 2010 : Sompting Village Morris Dancers, for details phone 01273 453171 or see their website www.s-v-m.moonfruit.com
- See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in July :
- Adur Festival and Adur Art Trail (annual event) - over 120 live events, shows and exhibitions : Events happen daily right through the first two weeks of June. There are also pre-festival events in May and post-festival events up to the beginning of July as well - for details and dates of all the events see the Adur Festival website (www.adurfestival.com)
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 4th July 2010 : Sussex Chorus Concert (Rossini Petite Messe Solenelle), for details see Sussex Chorus website (www.sussexchorus.org/concerts)
- 10th July 2010 : Southwick Annual Charity Fair (annual event)
- 12th July 2009 (annual event) : Minis on the Wreck, for details see the Brighton Mini Club website (www.brightonminiclub.co.uk)
- Last Sunday in July - Worthing Bus Rally,
for details see : http://home.fastnet.co.uk/gerrycork/worthingbusrally - See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in August :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 7th August 2010 (annual event) : Shoreham Horticultural and Allotment Society - Main Summer Show
- 8th August 2009 (annual event) : Adur Bath Tub Race
- 11th August 2010 : Sompting Village Morris Dancers, for details phone 01273 453171 or see their website www.s-v-m.moonfruit.com
- 14th and 15th August 2010 (annual event) : Worthing Birdman, for details see their website (www.worthingbirdman.co.uk)
- 21st August 2010 (annual event) : Southwick and Fishersgate Horticultural Society - Summer Flower and Produce Show
- 22nd and 23rd August 2009 (annual event) : RAFA Air Show, Shoreham Airport.
for details visit the following websites :
- www.shorehamairshow.com
- Shoreham Airport website - events section (www.shorehamairport.co.uk/events.asp)
- www.airshows.co.uk
- www.rafa.org.uk - 21st and 22nd August 2010 (annual event) : Hike 4 Hospices - a 42 mile sponsored walk on the South Downs Way, for details see their website (www.hike4hospices.com)
- See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in September :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 4th and 5th September 2009 (annual event) : Rock in the Barn, live music festival, for details see their website (www.rockinthebarn.com)
- 11th and 12th September 2010 (annual event) : Worthing Model Railway Club's exhibition, for details see their website (www.worthingmrc.co.uk/mrc/)
- 20th September - 30th November 2009 (annual event) : Adur Arts Live, Autumn Arts and Music Festival - for details see the Adur Arts Live website (www.adurartsforum.org.uk)
- 20th September 2009 (annual event) : Adur Canoe Club Open and Fun Day, for details see their website (www.adurcanoeclub.org.uk)
- See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in October :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 20th September - 30th November 2009 (annual event) : Adur Arts Live, Autumn Arts and Music Festival - for details see the Adur Arts Live website (www.adurartsforum.org.uk)
- 11th October 2009 (annual event) : Undercliff 8K run for women - for details see the RISE website (www.riseuk.org.uk)
- 16th October 2010 (annual event) : Shoreham Horticultural and Allotment Society - Autumn Flower and Produce Show
- 23rd
and 24th October 2010 (annual event) : Crafts at Lancing College,
for details see : www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk/lancingcollege - 30th October 2010 (annual event) : Southwick and Fishersgate Horticultural Society - Autumn Flower and Produce Show
- 30th October 2010 (annual event) : Halloween and Hot Chilli Fest
- See also : Fireworks displays in and around Adur
- See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in November :
- See also : Fireworks displays in and around Adur
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 20th September - 30th November 2009 : Adur Arts Live, Autumn Arts and Music Festival - for details see the Adur Arts Live website (www.adurartsforum.org.uk)
- 3rd November 2010 (annual event) : Funfair and Charity Firework event
- 8th November 2009 (annual event) : Remembrance Sunday Events
- BBC's Children in Need happens every November.
For details and local events see BBC's Children in Need website (www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/)
see also www.charitygoods.com - TOGs raising money for Children in Need - See also : Regular events every month
Events in Adur in December :
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
Worthing Farmers' Market : 4th Saturday of the month - 7th December 2010 (annual event) : Christmas Festival, Shoreham Town Centre
- 8th to 24th December : Christmas Art Exhibition
- 9th December 2010 (annual event) : Christmas Festival, Lancing
- 10th December 2009 (annual event) : Adur Concert Band Christmas Concert at Ropetackle
- 12th December 2009 (2nd Saturday) : Southwick Square Christmas Festival
- 11th and 12th December 2010 (annual event) : Shoreham Christmas Food and Drink Festival
- 13th December 2009 (annual event) : Queen Alexandra Hospital Home Christmas Carol Concert, for details see their website (www.qahh.org.uk/fundraising.php#events)
- 16th December 2009 (annual event) : Chairman's Christmas Celebration Service
- 19th December 2009 (annual event) : Sussex Chorus Christmas Concert, for details see their website (www.sussexchorus.org/concerts)
- See also : Regular events every month
- Local churches may also be hosting
Christmas Carol Events or Christmas Services - see our churches page for
their websites and contact details
- See also Adur Council
opening hours and services over the Christmas and New Year period
- For more Christmas and festive advice, information and events see the West Sussex County Council website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:%7Bid=2495620%7D%5D)
Regular events every month and/or through the year :
This section details events, or organisations that host events, that happen every month or at different times throughout the year in the Adur District.
- Shoreham Farmers' Market : 2nd Saturday of the month
throughout the year
- Library events (West Sussex Library Service)
- Library book groups / reading groups
- Healthy walking events webpage
- Car boot sales :
- Car boot sales - Adur Recreation Ground : May to October (normally Saturdays)
- Car boot sales - Shoreham Airport : Saturdays
from April to October
For details see : Shoreham Airport website's regular events section (www.shorehamairport.co.uk/events.asp#Regular) - Car boot and table top sale, Sompting Community Association
:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month.
Sompting Community Centre, Loose Lane, Sompting, BN15 0EF.
For details contact :
Tel : 01903 208824 or e-mail : office@sompting-ca.org.uk
- Adur's leisure centres - Impulse
Leisure
- Blood doning
- see the National Blood Service website to find out where to give blood
locally and how to book an appointment (www.blood.co.uk)
- Sussex Police Surgeries
- West
Sussex Fire and Rescue Service open days and events (on WSCC website)
- Adur
Older Persons’ Network website (www.aopn.org.uk/events/list)
- The
Sir Robert Woodard Academy website (previously known as the Boundstone
Community College Performing Arts) (www.srwa.woodard.co.uk/index.phtml?d=127510)
- Individual Members Section Southwick Community Association
- Coombes Farm tours : March to mid-October
(lambing - March to mid-April)
- Lancing
College website (music webpage) - includes music events calendar and e-mail
contacts (www.lancingcollege.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=58)
- Ropetackle
Arts Centre website (www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk)
- Sailing and yachting clubs
- see our River Adur webpage
- Southlanders'
website events list (http://southlanders1.pbworks.com/)
- Sussex Organ Society : The Sussex Organ Society
now meet at Queen Street Hall, Queen Street, Worthing, on the first Wednesday
of each month.
For details contact : Laurie Tubb 01903 715764
or see www.organfax.co.uk/events/concerts or
- Sussex
Wildlife Trust events website (www.sussexwt.org.uk/events/event_diary/index.htm)
- Markets and fairs at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road,
Shoreham-by-Sea :
For details ring Kelly (The Shoreham Centre Manager) on 07961 851 690
or see : www.shorehamcentre.co.uk
- See also : Other organisations in Adur that host events through the year : societies, organisations, theatres, music groups, theatre groups, etc
Shoreham Farmers' Market
2nd Saturday of the month throughout the year : 9am to 1pm

East
Street, Shoreham-by-Sea
The Shoreham Farmers' Market selling local Sussex produce takes place in East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, between 9am and 1pm every second Saturday of the month.
The market normally has around 45 stalls selling a wide range of local fresh produce and goods.
See also : Markets webpage
For details contact :
- David Steadman,
Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail

Worthing Farmers' Market
Every fourth Saturday of the month

South
Street Square, Worthing
The Worthing Farmers' Market selling local Sussex produce takes place in South Street Square, Worthing (area adjacent to Chapel Road and Warwick Street), between 9:00am and 1:00pm every fourth Saturday of the month.
The market normally has around 30 stalls selling a wide range of local fresh produce and goods.
See also : Markets webpage
For details contact :
- David Steadman,
Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
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Sussex
Police Surgeries - various dates throughout the year
March - Tuesday 30th : 10.00am to 11.30am
April - Tuesday 20th : 10.00am to 11.30am
May - No Surgery
June - Tuesday 8th : 10.00am to 11.30am
Come along to our monthly surgery where you can meet your local PCSO's
(PCSO's from: Hillside, Southwick Green and Fishersgate wards will be attending)
and have a general chat about what's happening in your area, or discuss any
problems you may be having.
At our next surgery we will have our laptop with us. This is a initiative where we show members of the public images of offenders, in the hope of getting an identification.
Hope to see you there.
Barn Cafe, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street, Southwick.
Free entry.
Contact details :
- PCSO Sandra Heaton, Sussex Police
Tel: 0845 60 70 999 ext 26102
or e-mail : Sandra.Heaton@sussex.pnn.police.uk
See also : Police webpage
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Individual Members Section Southwick Community Association (IMSSCA)
Various dates and events throughout the year.
For information about the IMSSCA and their events please contact :
- Mrs Maxine Coomber, Tel : 01273 461955
- See also : www.southwickcommunitycentre.org.uk/events.htm
Southwick Community Association charity no. 305370
Wednesday 24th March, 2010 : Social Afternoon
The Individual Members Section Southwick Community Association are holding a Social Afternoon on Wednesday March 24 in the Garden Room at Southwick Community Centre.
Our entertainer will be Peter Harrington. Afternoon of Music. Raffle.
Entrance, Members £1, Non Members £1.20 including tea and biscuits.
Do come and join us for a jolly afternoon.
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Shoreham Horticultural and Allotment Society Events
The following events are all annual events, but dates will vary each year.
For more details of all these events or to obtain a show schedule or for more information about entering a show, please contact :
- Daphne Thomas, Show Secretary, Tel : 01273 463638
or e-mail : dd.gardener@ntlworld.com
Plant Sale
Saturday 8th May 2010 : 10.00am - 12 noon
- Forecourt of Shoreham Centre, Pond Road.
- Selections of bedding and vegetable plants on sale plus various stalls.
Early Summer Show
Saturday 12th June 2010 : 12 noon to 3.30pm
- Shoreham Centre, Pond Road.
- The show consists of exhibits of flowers, pot plants and vegetables.
- Also a number of different stalls which include a raffle and tombola.
- At the end of the show there will be a presentation of trophies and auction of produce left by exhibitors.
- The entry fee is 30p.
Main Summer Show
Saturday 7th August 2010 : 12 noon to 3.30pm
- Shoreham Centre, Pond Road.
- The show consists of exhibits of flowers, pot plants and vegetables.
- Also a number of different stalls which include a raffle and tombola.
- At the end of the show there will be a presentation of trophies and auction of produce left by exhibitors.
- The entry fee is 30p.
Autumn Flower and Produce Show
Saturday 16th October 2010 : 12 noon to 3.30pm
- Shoreham Centre, Pond Road.
- The show consists of exhibits of flowers, pot plants and vegetables.
- Also a number of different stalls which include a raffle and tombola.
- At the end of the show there will be a presentation of trophies and auction of produce left by exhibitors.
- The entry fee is 30p.
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Southwick and Fishersgate Horticultural Society Events
The following events are all annual events, but dates will vary each year.
For more details of all these events or to obtain a show schedule or for more information about entering a show, please contact :
- Frances Greenfield on 01273 592365
e-mail addresses are available on their website www.sfhorticulturalsociety.org.uk
Annual plant sale and coffee morning
Saturday 8th May 2010 : 10am
- Southwick Community Centre - outside on the lawn (inside if wet).
- Gates open at 10am - arrive early to avoid disappointment!
- Bedding plants, pot plants, perennials and vegetable plants - all at very reasonable prices.
- Admission only 30p.
- For details contact : sfhorticulturalsociety@googlemail.com
Summer Flower & Produce Show
Saturday 21st August 2010 : 2pm to 4.15pm (Prize distribution 4.15pm to 4.45pm)
- Southwick Community Centre - Free admission.
- We have categories for: Plants; Flowers; Cookery; Fruit Vegetables; and Special categories for children to enter!
Autumn Flower and Produce Show
Saturday 30th October 2010 : 2pm to 4pm
- Southwick Community Centre.
- Plants, flowers, floral, art, vegetables, fruit.
- Cookery, handicrafts, photography.
- Produce and plants for sale.
- Books and bric-a-brac.
- Refreshments available.
- Free admission.
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Events in libraries (West Sussex Library Service)
Regular
events are held in libraries around the district, details of which are included
in the lists below and then fully on their websites.
One off events will also be listed on their websites.
Come along and have a chat and find out what the library can do for you!
Please use the links below to jump to the relevant pages on their website to find out what is on at a library near you :
Lancing Library - regular events include :
- Chatterbooks reading group for 7-9 year olds
- Computer courses
- Healthy walks
- Help for jobseekers
- Help for older people
- Help Point (see also our Help Point webpage)
- Information and reference
- Reading groups / Book groups - see also book groups (below)
- Under 5's activities - including free rhyme and story sessions every week
- Young people
- See Lancing Library website for more information, address, contact details and library services and facilities (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=2756267}])
Shoreham Library - regular events include :
- Creative writing group
- Healthy walks
- Help for jobseekers
- Information and Reference
- Play reading group
- Reading groups / Book groups - see also book groups (below)
- Special collections
- Under 5's activities - including free rhyme and story sessions every week
- Young people
- See Shoreham Library website for more information, address, contact details and library services and facilities (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=2770568}])
Southwick Library - regular events include :
- Computer classes
- Healthy walks
- Help for jobseekers
- Help for older people
- Information and reference
- Reading groups / Book groups - see also book groups (below)
- Under 5's activities - including free rhyme and story sessions every week
- Young people
- See Southwick Library website for more information, address, contact details and library services and facilities (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=2768570}])
See also :
- Reading groups in West Sussex libraries section on the WSCC website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=1629525}])
- What's on page in West Sussex libraries section on the WSCC website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.Article:%7Bid=2289053%7D%5D)
- WSCC libraries webpages (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.Article:{id=770783}])
- Our libraries webpage
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Library Book Groups (West Sussex Library Service)
Library
book groups are free to attend and new members are always welcome.
Lancing Library :
- Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm
- For more details see Lancing Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=2756267}])
Shoreham Library :
- Evening Group : Meets 1st Monday of each month at 7.00pm
- Monday Afternoon Group : Meets 1st Monday of each month at 2.00pm
- Thursday Afternoon Group : Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 2.00pm
- For more details see Shoreham Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=2770568}])
Southwick Library :
- Meets last Tuesday of the month at 7pm
- For more details see Southwick Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=2768570}])
NEW BOOK GROUP Chatterbooks Reading Group
Monday 15th February to Monday 22nd March
Running for six weeks on a Monday after school, 3.30 to 4.30pm
A new reading group for 7-9 year olds.
- For more details see Chatterbooks on the Lancing Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=3609233}])
See also :
- Reading groups in other West Sussex libraries (on the WSCC website) (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ArticleSection:{id=1629525}])
- More regular events in libraries (above)
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MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition,
Do it programme)
starting on Monday 22nd February 2010 for 10 weeks
(not including the Easter holidays)
Adur's latest childhood obesity programme will be starting on Monday 22nd February at Southwick Leisure Centre, 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
The free 10 week programme for 8 to 14 year olds combines exercise with nutrition and psychological advice for the whole family.
For more details, or to register to join this programme, contact :
- Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (Sport), Adur District Council
Tel : 01273 263319 or e-mail Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (sport).
You can find out more on the MEND programme website (www.mendprogramme.org).
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Adur Multisports
Club
starting Wednesday 24th February 2010 for 10 weeks
A 10 week multisports club for young people aged 8 to 14 with special needs and disabilities starts on Wednesday 24th February 4pm to 5pm at Southwick Leisure.
This project was funded through 'Sport Unlimited' and will consist of activities such as football, boccia, new age curling, circuits, and other fun based activities.
For more details, or to register to join this club, contact :
- Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (Sport), Adur District Council
Tel : 01273 263319 or e-mail Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (sport).
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Boxing
starting Friday 5th March 2010 - for 10 weeks
(not including Good Friday)
Funding from the Adur and Worthing Safer Communities Partnership and Sport Unlimited have made it possible to run an introduction to boxing programme. This diversionary 10 week programme will start on Friday 5th March at Southwick Leisure Centre.
This will be a joint project with Adur Boxing Club, Impulse Leisure plus the schools, police, fire service, etc.
Separate female and male sessions will take place :
- Girl's session - 7pm to 8pm
- Boy's session - 8pm to 9pm
£2.00 per session - first session is FREE.
For more details, or to register to join this programme, contact :
- Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (Sport), Adur District Council
Tel : 01273 263319 or e-mail Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (sport).
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Off the couch and
on the pitch
starting on Thursday 18th March 2010 for 10 weeks
A
football project targeting unemployed males will be piloted in Sompting starting
on March 18th 10.30am to 12.30pm at Sompting Recreation Ground, every Thursday
for 10 weeks.
This project will combine football skills and fitness run by Brighton and Hove Albion FC followed by a post match team talk consisting of health job seeking, IT and future training and education advice.
This project has gained funding from the Learning Skills Council.
For more details, or to register to join this project, contact :
- Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (Sport), Adur District Council
Tel : 01273 263319 or e-mail Tammy Waine, Community Wellbeing Officer (sport).
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Southwick Spring
Fayre
Saturday 1st May 2010 : 9am to 5pm
(annual event)
Southwick Square and Southwick Green (part of The Adur Town Centres Initiative).
A shopping event and day of family fun in Southwick.
For details contact :
- David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
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Children's
Hospice Week
Saturday 15th to Friday 21st May 2010
During Children's Hospice Week your local children's hospice Chestnut Tree House challenges the whole of Sussex to fundraise for us in some way.
Just go to www.chestnutschallenge.org.uk to find out more, register your activity or leave a message of support.
For details contact :
- Chestnut Tree House : 01903 871820
website www.chestnutschallenge.org.uk
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Shoreham
Food and Drink Festival 2010 - A celebration of great food and drink
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2010, Shoreham by Sea
(annual event)
(2010 details to be added when known - 2009's details
shown below)
The
Shoreham Summer Food and Drink Festival will consist of a week of celebrating
great food and drink with a host of great events.
Shoreham Farmers' Market: East Street and St Mary's Road
Saturday 13th June 2009 : 9am to 4pm
On Saturday the Farmers' Market, will take place in East Street with a focus on fresh local food, drink and produce. The largest regular Farmers Market in Sussex will have over 70 producers selling a wide range including meat, fish, chicken, honey, bread, cheese, plants, tomatoes, vegetables, cakes, pies, wine, beer, cider as well.
Speciality Food and Drink Fair: Festival Marquee, Coronation Green
Saturday 13th June 2009 : 9am to 4pm and
Sunday 14th June 2009 : 11am to 4pm
Local and regional producers and suppliers of Speciality Food and Drink will be promoting and sampling a wide range of quality food and drink in the Festival marquee and stalls on Coronation Green. There will also be Arts Craft and charity fundraising stalls and Cooking demonstrations with local food throughout the weekend.
- Speciality Food and Drink Fair application form - to type into and e-mail back (.DOC 264kb)
- Speciality Food and Drink Fair application form - to hand write and post back (.PDF 37kb)
Italia in Piazza’s Real Italian Food Market: East Street
Sunday 14th June 2009 : 11am to 4pm
On
Sunday sample the delights from Italy when East Street, will be transformed
into a bustling continental market place.
Professional continental traders will be selling a wide range of foods from Italy including Cheeses, Cured Meats, and Herbs & Pasta. Olives and Sott’Olii, Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars and the famous Torrone e Cioccolata cake and lots more.
Farmers Market Ball : The Festival Marquee Coronation Green
Sunday 14th June 2009 : 7pm till late
Sunday evening will be party night ... !!!
A celebration of Shoreham Farmers' Market being voted “The Best
Farmers Market in Sussex".
Live Music Licensed Bar ... Buffet with fresh local food ... Ticket event.
Live Musical Entertainment
During the weekend Live music will be provided in the Festival Marquee by The Priory St Stardusters with swing Jazz from the ’30s &’40s and “Shenanigan” Irish Folk Band.
Celebrating Great Food and Drink
Monday 8th June 2009 to Sunday 15th June 2009
Local restaurants and eateries will be encouraged to offer special menus or festival offers.
For details contact :
- David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
See also :
- Shoreham Food and Drink Festival website (www.shorehamfoodfestival.com)
- See also : our markets webpage
- Adur Festival website (www.adurfestival.com)


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Summer
Fayre and Dog Show
Saturday 12th June 2010 : 10am to 4pm
(annual event)
(2010 details are being finalised - will be added here
when known)
Southwick
Green, Southwick.
Parents and Friends of Southwick St John Ambulance Summer Fayre and Dog Show.
Stalls available at the cost of £7.50 per stall (no catering stalls or bouncy castles).
No charge for admission (entrance fee for dog show).
For details contact :
- John Wright, Tel : 01273 413999
or e-mail : two.jays@talktalk.net
See also :
- Adur Festival website : Summer Fayre and Dog Show (www.adurfestival.com/events/summer-fayre-and-dog-show.htm)
- St John Ambulance website (www.sja.org.uk/sja/default.aspx)
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An
Evening to Remember by Take Two Productions
Sunday 13th June 2010 : 7:45pm to 10:45
A Variety Show in aid of the Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice (supported by Southern Water) at Worthing Pavilion Theatre.
£8.50 adults, £5.00 child, £6.50 concessions.
See An Evening to Remember - poster (.PDF 242kb)
For details contact :
- Mr Allan Arnold, Phone 07894 331 332
email enquiries@taketwoproductions.co.uk - Worthing Pavilion Theatre - Box office 01903 206206
- See also : www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk
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Southwick Annual
Charity Fair, Southwick Green
Saturday 10th July 2010
(annual event)
2010 will be the 25th year in which Southwick's Annual Charity Fair is being held on Southwick Green. Fair organiser, Beryl Ferrers-Guy wants to make it the best ever, thereby giving local community groups and charities the opportunity to publicise their activities and raise much needed funds. She is hopeful that some of the community groups will, in addition to fundraising stalls provide exhibitions and displays.
As usual, invitations will be sent to as many groups as possible during February but Beryl is anxious to include as many of those groups who haven't taken part in previous years by inviting them to either telephone or email her. Fundraising stalls cost £6 per pitch, exhibitions/displays are free of charge.
For more details and an application form please contact the organiser :
- Beryl Ferrers-Guy on 01273 591284
or e-mail : beryl.ferrersguy@pablab.co.uk
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Adur Bath Tub Race, River Adur,
Sunday 8th August 2009 : 12 noon
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
This
is the famous Bath Tub Race that will not die.
It runs down the River Adur from King's Head / Bridge Inn in Upper Beeding to Shoreham-by-Sea.
For more information and contact details see :
See also :
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Lancing Eagles
Fun Run - Steepdown Challenge
Sunday 11th October 2009
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Old Shoreham Road, Lancing.
Times : 10:30 for junior fun run and 11:00 for senior fun run.
Junior 1 mile and senior 5 mile fun runs for all abilities over the downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre.
Prices:
- In advance: £4.00 per runner, £0.50 if under 16
- Entries on the day: £5.00 per runner and £0.50 if under 16
Closing date for entries 3rd October, 2009 :
- Entry form including more details (.PDF 194kb)
- Entries also available from www.sussexraces.co.uk
For details contact :
- Mr David Clubb, tel : 01273 554946
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Halloween and Hot Chilli
Fest
Saturday 30th October 2010 : 9am to 5pm
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
East
Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.
The Hot Halloween Chilli Festival promises to be one of the 'hottest' events of the year in Shoreham.
There will be lots of stalls selling things such as: jams, jellies, chocolate, sauces, seeds, powders, chutneys, plants, breads and other locally renowned products or Arts, Crafts and Clothing.
For traders wishing to have a stall at the event please use the form below :
For more information contact :
- David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
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Funfair
and Charity Firework event
Wednesday 3rd November 2010
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
Funfair
and Charity Firework event on Beach Green, Lancing :
- Funfair opens 6pm
- Fireworks approx 9pm
Event organised by Showtime Amusements (01243) 576471.
Charity fundraising in aid of St Barnabas.
(Part of The Adur Town Centres Initiative).
For details contact :
- David Steadman,
Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
See also : Fireworks displays in and around Adur
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Remembrance
Sunday Events
8th November 2009
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
In
the United Kingdom, Remembrance Sunday is the second Sunday of November,
the Sunday nearest to 11 November (Remembrance Day).
Remembrance Sunday is the anniversary of the end of the hostilities of the First World War at 11am on 11 November in 1918.
Civic Heads and Councillors from Adur District Council will be present at the events below to lay wreaths and support the Remembrance Sunday commemoration.
Royal British Legion Shoreham Branch :
- 9:30am - Assemble at the Community Centre, Pond Road.
- 9:45am - March off via Western Road and Brunswick Road to the Church of St. Mary de Haura.
- 10:00am - Remembrance Service led by Reverend Victor Standing.
- 11:00am - Wreath Laying Ceremony (including Last Pose, 2 minute Silence and Reveille) at War Memorial.
Royal British Legion Southwick Branch :
- 10:30am - Parade leaves Southwick Square car park.
- 11:00am - Service at War Memorial on Southwick Green.
Royal British Legion Lancing Branch :
- 2:45pm - Wreath laying at War Memorial, South Street, Lancing.
- 3:00pm - Service at St. Michael's and All Angels Church followed by a parade past civic dignitaries to take salute.
See also external websites :
- www.britishlegion.org.uk
- www.poppy.org.uk
- www.bbc.co.uk/remembrance
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Sunday
- www.roll-of-honour.com/London/Cenotaph.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenotaph
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_Day
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Christmas Festival,
Lancing
Thursday
9 December 2010 : 5pm to 9pm
(annual event)
(2010 details to be added when known)
North Road, Lancing (part of The Adur Town Centres Initiative)
To book a stall :
For details contact :
- David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
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Christmas
Art Exhibition
8th
to 24th December, 2009
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
70 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DB
An exhibition of a diverse range of watercolours, pastels, oil on canvas, photography, sculpture and a wonderful eclectic mix of subjects in a professional environment.
The exhibition will open on the evening of Tuesday 8th December from 5pm - 9pm (which is the Shoreham Town Christmas Extravaganza Open Evening). It will then be open on a daily basis from 10am until 6pm (4pm on the two Sundays) and close at 1pm on Christmas Eve.
Prices - varied from £1.50 upwards.
Contact details - 01903 779781 or 07801 736 034
or e-mail : frank.mcilwee@mac.com
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Christmas
Festival, Shoreham Town Centre
Tuesday
7th December 2010 : 4pm to 9pm
+ Christmas Market Marquee, Coronation Green : 5pm to 9pm
(annual event)
(2010 details to be added when known)
Shoreham Town Centre, High Street, East Street
and Ropetackle, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Christmas Lights switch on at 5.00pm.
Christmas shopping, street performers, Live music, Christmas Carols, Santa grotto, children's sideshows and rides.
Music, Clowns, Street Entertainment, Carol Singing, Children’s Rides and Sideshows
With Festive Food and Drink Stalls, Charities, Craft and Gift Stalls.
Organised by Shoreham Town Centre Association with the support of Adur District Council Town Centres Coordinator.
See also News release 09/102
To book a stall :
For details contact :
- David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
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Adur
Concert Band Christmas Concert at Ropetackle
Thursday
10th December 2009
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG.
Kick off your Christmas celebrations with this unmissable family evening of fun.
Lots of rousing festive favourites including audience carol singing and a visit from Father Christmas!
For more details, and also contact details for the Adur Concert Band see also :
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Southwick
Square Christmas Festival
Saturday
12th December 2009
2nd Saturday in December - all day event
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
Southwick Square Traders Annual Christmas Festival, with kiddies funfair, best dressed window competition, children's competition.
Father Christmas will be in the post office in the afternoon.
Hot snacks for hungry shoppers.
Christmas illuminations. Lots of bargains for Christmas.
Local charities will have stalls and other activities will be taking place.
For details contact :
- Beryl Ferrers-Guy, Southwick Square Traders Association
Tel : 01273 591284 or e-mail : beryl.ferrersguy@pablab.co.uk
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Shoreham
Christmas Food and Drink Festival
Saturday 11th December 2010
Sunday 12th December 2010
(annual event)
(2010 details to be added when known - 2009's detail
below)
Join
local, regional and international producers and suppliers of Fine and Speciality
Food and Drink who will be exhibiting and sampling a wide range of quality
food and drink.
There will also be Arts, Crafts and charity fundraising stalls.
Events include :
Speciality Food and Drink Fair
Festival Marquee Coronation Green, Shoreham-by-Sea
Saturday 12th December 2009 : 9am to 4pm
Sunday 13th December 2009 : 11am to 4pm
Local
and regional producers and suppliers of Speciality Food and Drink will be
promoting and sampling a wide range of quality food and drink in the Festival
marquee and stalls on Coronation Green.
In addition there will also be Arts Craft, Gift and charity fundraising stalls throughout the weekend.
Shoreham Christmas Farmers' Market
East Street and St Mary's Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Saturday 12th December 2009 : 9am to 4pm
On
Saturday the Farmers' Market, will take place in East Street with a focus
on fresh local food, drink and produce.
The largest regular Farmers' Market in Sussex will have over 70 producers selling a wide range including meat, fish, chicken, honey, bread, cheese, plants, tomatoes, vegetables, cakes, pies, wine, beer, cider as well.
See also : Markets webpage
Italia In Piazza’s Real Italian Food Market
East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea
Sunday 13th December 2009 : 11am to 4pm

On
Sunday sample the delights from Italy when East Street, will be transformed
into a bustling continental market place.
Professional continental traders will be selling a wide range of foods from Italy including: Cheeses; Cured Meats; Herbs and Pasta; Olives and Sott’Olii; Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars; and the famous Torrone e Cioccolata cake, and lots more.
Live Musical Entertainment
During the weekend Live music will be provided by :
- 'The Priory St Stardusters' with swing Jazz from the ’30s and ’40s
- 'Shenanigan', the Irish Folk Band
- Christmas Carols sung by local schools and organisations
Event organised by Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator as part of the Adur Town Centres Initiative.
To book a stall :
For details contact :
- David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator,
Tel : 01273 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail
See also : Markets webpage
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Chairman's
Christmas Celebration Service of Carols and Readings
Wednesday
16th December 2009 : 6:30pm
(annual event)
(2010 dates and details to be added when known)
The Chairman of the Council is inviting all Adur residents to a Christmas Celebration Service of Carols and Readings at St Mary de Haura Church in Shoreham-by-Sea.
The service this year is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas mood with carols, festive readings and music.
The service will commence at 6:30pm and people are invited to join the Chairman for mulled wine and mince pies after the service.
For details see the flyer below :
For more information contact :
- Craig Morris, Chairman's Secretary,
Tel : 01273 263023 or 01903 221478
or send the Chairman's Secretary an e-mail
See also : Chairman's webpages
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