What is poetry? This workshop will look at key concepts like rhythm, concision, imagery and sound. We’ll consider the effects of techniques in published poems, including some of John’s work.

A donation-only group for origami enthusiasts of all ages and abilities

Origami for all ages and abilities - Donation only

Welcome to 'Making Waves': a lively celebration of the spoken and the written word.

A friendly club, welcoming new members of all abilities.

Littlehampton Library are holding the first Positive Ageing Month event on 1st October

Ages from 11+ all abilities welcome. (term time only)

New programme by Jane Eastwood, qualified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach

Walter Wall is sharing his latest collection of diverse abstract paintings at Colonnade House.

Exploring the way colours and shapes evoke thoughts, moods and feelings

An exhibition of classic cars

Open call for both amateur & professional portrait artists

Children's creative workshop led by professional opera singers. Compose, design and perform music!

A small friendly club that meets and hosts talks on many topics.

Talk for Chichester Literary Society on the meeting in Southsea of three famous literary figures.

A talk by Dr Sam Kelly.

The dramatic story of the English Civil War in four stages

An exploration of humankind’s connection to wildlife and climate change.

WEA Course

A story of retribution and justice, The Taxidermist’s Daughter is a thrilling gothic mystery.

This is one of a series of workshops to get you started with your family and local history research.

Speaker: Marie-Anne Mancio

A panel discussion with Luke Harding and Don McIntyre, chaired by Devika Baht.

Be The First to Join at Chichester

A peer support group for friend and family members who look after someone with mental health issues.

Translates to the way of the sword and is a type of fencing that originated in Japan

Join a group of dedicated adventurers who believe everyone deserves a home.

A friendly club, welcoming new members of all abilities.

A chance to volunteer with Breathing Spaces, and learn hands-on skills for growing food and flowers.

Classes held to music in a friendly environment

Open every Thursday to 10th October and Mon 27th May, Sun 30th June, Mon 26th Aug

A great way to get to know the nature reserve and its seasonal wildlife highlights.

Quiz night at the Woolpack in Burgess Hill in support of Safe Haven for Donkeys. £5 each.

Poetry In Motion and The Charlotte Glasson Trio – An evening of poetry, song and jazz.

A friendly club; meeting on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings, indoors all year round.

A friendly club; meeting on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings, indoors all year round.

Weekly market with local produce

This 8 session course for Type 2 and Pre Diabetics is offered FREE of charge by The PHC Charity

For book lovers of all ages, Cuckfield Bookfest is back for its literary festival on the 4-6th Oct

Visit this historic building and discover local history on Quakerism, William Penn and Blue Idol

Caroline Lucas, former MP for Brighton Pavilion and the UK’s first Green Party MP, delves into our literary heritage to explore what it can teach us about the most pressing issues of our time

An evening of singing, sarod & tabla from Mayukh Gangopadhyay, Silpi Paul & Shreekalyan Chakraborty

‘Captain Concorde’ Mike Bannister shares his unrivalled insight into the most iconic airliner.

Find out how much the weather is different today from the past?

There is something spooky afoot in Shoreham-by-Sea...

Immerse yourself in nature and boost your sense of wellbeing at our forest bathing half-days.

Support group for people with Parkinson's and their families.

A family friendly hike in support of Air Ambulance Charity Kent/Surrey/Sussex.

An evening of ghost stories as part of Shoreham Wordfest!

Step through the doors of PQA Haywards Heath and discover the wonderful world of performing arts!

Polar historian Michael Smith recalls the compelling story of a complex and charismatic man who touched greatness on the ice but struggled to come to terms with home life. 

Performing arts school offering tuition in Comedy, Drama, Musical Theatre, and Film & TV

Sam McAlister is a BAFTA-nominated producer who has negotiated with everyone from Buckingham Palace to The White House, including the interview with HRH Prince Andrew.

David Parker’s film explores the history of saving lives at sea, with some dramatic home movie material of sea disasters and rescues, first shown on the BBC. 

Epic, dramatic, and moving, radio play from Crime and Comedy Theatre

The national day for older people

Creative writers and people who enjoy hearing new work are invited to come along for a fun open mic slam.  Writers can read from their original work of fiction, poetry or flash fiction for a maximum three minutes, selected randomly before each half.

There is something spooky afoot in Shoreham-by-Sea...

Monthly Fair with 30+ stalls, refreshments and free parking.

An evening of ghost stories as part of Shoreham Wordfest!

In this two-hour workshop Anika Carpenter will discuss the story telling possibilities that flash fiction offers, introduce some of the various styles and share examples of well-loved pieces of flash fiction.

A friendly club; meeting on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings, indoors all year round.

Club for single, widowed, divorced wishing to meet others in similar situation.

Club for mature age singles who are single, widowed or divorced meets first Monday every month 8pm.

A dynamic collection of works by 27 artists and writers.

A Talk by Marina Christopher for Lavant Horticultural Society

Sharing a Love of Gardening - Blogs, Books & Banter - a talk by Laura Warren & Louise Sims

Written entirely in rhyming iambic pentameter, this tragicomedy tells the true story of Nell Gwynne, the famous actress/prostitute and mistress of the wild British Monarch, King Charles II. 

Starring Judi Dench. Tickets £5 from Card Shop. Bar + Raffle.

David Grubb in concert. Gaelic folk fusion. Jess Oyo supporting.

French film 'Le Château de ma Mère' with English subtitles

In an increasingly fragmented world, it is more important than ever for ideas, stories and witness accounts to cross borders, whether as fiction or non-fiction, and the importance of the translator is being increasingly recognised.

A small friendly club, welcoming new members.

October's meeting will feature a demonstration of sugarcraft by Carolyn Harvey

Big House Trio with special guest vocalist Sylvia McEwan

Our panel of activists in different spheres of public life will bring their expertise and experience to shine a light on topical concerns raised by our audience.  You are invited to bring questions to the event, which will be collected and themed before the start of the discussion.

James Tiptree Jr. was known as a CIA official, an international traveller and an “ineluctably masculine” writer of science fiction. But in 1976, he was ‘outed’ as Alice B Sheldon, a 61-year-old woman from Virginia who had to face the repercussions to her life and career.

Discover and learn about hedgerows, the unsung hero of the natural environment.

Join us for a foot-tapping musical journey around the British Isles.

An introduction to the fascinating world of fungi.

Bring your treasured items for valuation.

Michael Gilson’s new book, Behind the Privet Hedge, explores the history of this development and how, despite their stereotype as symbols of dull, middle-class conformity, these new open spaces were seen as a means to bring about social change in the early twentieth century.

The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Opera Anywhere are delighted to be bringing you their new show

An unforgettable evening of mesmerizing music and captivating poetry with Louis de Bernieres.

If you’re new to birdwatching, this is the session for you.

Join Joseph Coelho, children’s author, poet and former Children’s Laureate as he shares his route in to writing and the journey from idea to book for his Fairytales Gone Bad Series, illustrated by Freya Hartas.

Monthly fair with stalls including vintage, silver, books and haberdashery

A traditional, friendly toy fair

This whole day event of social history is a new venture exploring various aspects which have impacted the lives of ordinary people in Sussex from medieval times to the start of the twentieth century.

Sussex Songs of Sea, Seasons and Revolt – A concert of Sussex folk songs with Liz Overs and The Duck Pond Sailors

A peer support group for friend and family members who look after someone with mental health issues.

Group in Hove set up to help combat loneliness.

A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre

Crafting for mental wellbeing - Donation only

Presentation by The South Downs Film Makers

October meeting with talk on 'The Titanic - One Man's Journey'

'The Brilliance of Brunel - The man who built the modern world' Talk by Ian Swankle

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When is a crime a comedy? When is life to be laughed at? Why have satire when the truth is already laughable? Join us to hear from two writers who know the answers to these questions and more as we explore the need for humour in our literature.

Jenny’s new novel, Beyond Summerland, is set in the aftermath of the liberation of Jersey in June 1945. It’s a page-turning story of what happens to ordinary people in extraordinary times, when faced with the worst of circumstances and the cruellest of choices.

Come and join the Wardens for a free hot drink and a chat.

Join West Sussex Record Office archivist Alice Millard for this free online talk

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING! Join us for an exclusive experience with Nyetimber wine tasting & Overnight Stay at Amberley Castle.

Members lunch with speaker. New members welcome.

Pumpkin Spooktacular Brighton, at Preston Manor! Join us for pumpkin season to celebrate all things.

RSPB Forest of Bowland Water Conservation Project by Hilary McQuire

Join celebrated Sussex author Kate Mosse in conversation as part of the launch tour for  her much anticipated latest book, The Map of Bones. A story of adventure and hardship, dispossession and injustice, The Map of Bones is the sequel to the No. 1 bestselling The Ghost Ship, and the fourth an

For people who are looking to photograph nature and learn to make better use of their camera.

This will be our third Fatal Shore festival of crime writing, led by best-selling authors Elly Griffiths and William Shaw and featuring 20 crime and thriller writers at the top of their game, including the celebrated Peter James.

Expert quiz master and multi-million best-selling author Mark Edwards is joined by authors Kat Diamond and Derek Farrell to test how well you know your crime – on TV, in books and in films plus a bit of music thrown in. Join us for a great evening’s entertainment.

Monthly, 3rd Saturday - discover food & drink, artisan produce & goods from local producers

Join us on our first Nature Heroes mission in collaboration with National Geographic Kids!

Battleground Bognor is the Bognor Regis Military Modelling and Wargaming Society's annual open day.

Learn about the work of Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital and how we can all look after wildlife

Calling all young witches and wizards – join us for Petworth’s Academy for Witches and Wizards.

From the moment Murray Lachlan Young bounds onto the stage, hair wrapped in a towel, dressing gown flapping, you know you’re in for a good time. Murray knows exactly what your average 6–10-year-old is interested in. Toilets, poo and death are three key subjects discussed during the show.

Looking for the perfect wedding venue or some last-minute inspiration? Come and chat to local suppliers and event managers.

Bring along clothes that no longer fit and swap for ones that do!

Acclaimed performer, writer, children’s author, screenwriter, BBC 6 Music Poet in Residence and Radio 4 regular – Murray Lachlan Young is one of the best-known poetry voices in Britain and we are delighted to welcome him back to Shoreham Wordfest.

Come relax to the relaxing sounds of a sound bath, or join in the creating of the musical atmosphere

Tim shares his photos of trains from his visit to Iran in 2017 with the Farrail group

An introduction to the fascinating world of fungi.

Demonstrator - Barbara Caldecourt - 'Then and Now' Competition - 'Glowing Horizons'

An evening of popular French songs

Polly Gone Wrong vocal trio. A close harmony acapella folk and blues. Kirtsy McGee supporting.

Featuring Alex Bondono's tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim

Local food and craft stalls. Cafe serving breakfasts and drinks. 4th Saturday of the month 9-12noon.

Professor Michael Wilkins-Executive Director, Climate Finance & Investment, Imperial College London.

A day of informative workshops, interactive sessions with a selection of women's health experts.

Featuring Katherine Kotz in Natal Attraction

Test your knowledge. Raffle & prize for the winners.

Celebrity & rural life clash head on in this new comedy by Kate Bramley from Badapple Theatre.

An introduction to the fascinating world of fungi.

An evening powerful enough to change the course of someone’s life: wake up to homelessness.

An evening full of fun and fright!

Patrick Saunders, clarinet and Nic Saunders, piano

The Wim Hof Method is a simply followed, natural path to an optimal state of mind & body

Visit Denmans Garden and support the National Garden Scheme.

A peer support group for friend and family members who look after someone with mental health issues.

Join us for this fascinating talk by historian Chris Hare

Experiencing memory problems? Enjoy singing? join our choir, open to all