What’s On?
Your guide to what’s on in and around Storrington. There are many community groups, organisations, societies and sports clubs which meet regularly and hold public events. These listings are created by them and include film shows, markets, live music, and other community events.
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A fun, social group for people who like to stitch. Bring your own knitting, embroidery or another project.
If you would like to learn we can teach you!
Tuesday’s 1:30 – 3pm
Please confirm the event is taking place, especially at holiday times, on the The Village Hub diary
HONEYBEES ADULT CONTEMPORARY CHOIR IN STORRINGTON
Every Tuesday, in Storrington Village Hall
7.15pm – 8.15pm
£8 per week
Why not sign up for a local singing group to nurture your well-being and join a wonderful bunch in the community for some fun and music?
The benefits speak for themselves!
- Sense of belonging!
- Meet new friends!
- Improved confidence and communication skills!
- Develop your voice and performance skills!
Basically singing is proven to be GOOD for you and can have a significant impact on your overall wellbeing…
Email abi@beemusic.earth now to register.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
A Community Choir in Storrington
A dementia friendly choir at Trinity Methodist Church, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3NG.
Led by cognitive stimulation therapist Ric Gray, the session runs from 1030-1200 with time allowed for a cup of tea or coffee and a chance to make friends before the singing starts.
The choir is aimed at people aged 55 or over who are experiencing memory problems, but is open to all. No auditions, no sheet music, just good fun! The sessions are most informal and we don’t take ourselves too seriously. The songs we sing are well known across different genres and we use a screen to display the lyrics and have accompanying backing tracks.
Anyone interested can contact Robert Gamble at robertgamblerc@gmail.com or 07958 232874.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Baby Club – Thursdays, 10am – 12pm (term time)
Family-focused coffee morning for expectant parents and parents with a new baby.
Older siblings are welcome.
Come along to this supportive group and connect with others in the community over a cup of tea or coffee.
The Old Vicarage Washington
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage
The 3½ acre garden at The Old Vicarage is set around an 1832 Regency house (not open) in the pretty village of Washington, West Sussex. As well as the stunning views looking towards the North Downs, enhanced by mature and various specimen trees, the garden has many pockets of interest. There is a Japanese garden with its waterfall, pond, bamboo and grasses, a further large water garden and numerous creatively planted herbaceous borders. A working kitchen garden has glasshouses, fruit cages, orchard and vegetables. The Italianate gazebo with green oak columns and lead roof offers a wonderfully comfortable place to sit and contemplate the beauty of this garden. Throughout, there are well placed seating areas to take in the stunning scenery. The treehouse is much loved by young and old alike, from here the nature viewing platform opens on to the woodland copse area which incorporates a stream and architectural stumpery. Everyone loves the topiary of characters who watch over the tennis court. In the spring there is an abundance of bulbs throughout: snowdrops, daffodils, tulips, fritillaria, camassia and bluebells. Whatever the weather, there is a haven in the conservatory where refreshments are available.
The Old Vicarage The Street Washington, Sussex RH20 4AS is open for the National Garden Scheme every Thursday 8th February to 10th October 2024 (10am-5pm) Admission £7, children free. Pre-book on the National Garden Scheme website https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage. Also open on other dates in April, May, June, August and by arrangement, see National Garden Scheme website for details. Self-service light refreshments, Picnics Welcome.
The National Garden Scheme
Founded in 1927 by the Queen’s Nursing Institute to raise funds for community nursing means that gardens, health and community are at the heart of what we do at the National Garden Scheme. Every ticket bought, every garden visited, and every cake and cup of tea savoured translates into millions of pounds in donations not only to some of the UK’s best loved nursing and health charities but to garden charities and community projects too.
In 2022 we made donations of 3.11 million. Beneficiaries include Marie Curie, Macmillan Cancer Support and Parkinson’s UK.
Visit https://ngs.org.uk for more information about the work of the National Garden Scheme, to search for gardens opening in your area or to find out how to open your own garden for the National Garden Scheme.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Thursdays Together (for over 65’s)
Thursdays except the last Thursday of the month when we are hosting High Tea, 2:30pm – 4pm
We would love to see you for a cuppa, come for a game or two, perhaps crafting, or just for a chat.
You are very welcome to come along, invite a friend and join in.
Please check the event is taking place, especially at holiday times.
Sparks Toddler Group 10am – 11:30am (weekly, term time)
There will be lots of toys for the kids to play with, fun crafts, story & song time as well as a bouncy castle.
Tea and coffee will be served to adults and a drink and snack for the toddlers.
Entry is £1 per child and if it is your first time it is free!
There is NO need to book in advance.
If you would like any further details please contact nick@lccstor.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fireworks Kids Club 6pm – 7:15pm (weekly, term time)
In our Fireworks Kids Club we aim to create an environment outside of school where the kids can come have fun, be safe, learn, and meet their friends. We will be playing loads of games with a different theme each week. This club is aimed at children in School Year 3 (7 years old) to Year 5 (10 Years old).
If you would like any further details please contact nick@lccstor.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wildfires Youth Club 7:30pm – 9pm (weekly, term time)
Inviting all youth to join us, we will have lots of games and activities. We aim to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can come, bring friends and have a good time together.
If you would like any further details please contact nick@lccstor.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The National Garden Scheme: 9 Puttock Way, Billingshurst
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45524/9-puttock-way
A very small, sloping, new build garden which has been transformed from bare heavy clay into a series of spaces with interesting hard landscaping features. An unexpected cacophony of architectural shapes and textures greets you as you walk through the gate, a true plant lover’s paradise. This space shows what can be achieved in a short space of time through hard work and passion.
No wheelchair access to garden with multiple levels and many uneven areas.
9 Puttock Way Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9ZJ is open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May (11am – 4pm). Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas. Pre-booking essential, visit https://ngs.org.uk .
Why support the National Garden Scheme…
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated more than £70 million to our beneficiary charities, and in 2023 made donations of over £3.4 million. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are now the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. We fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy, and in 2017, we launched our annual Gardens and Health Week to raise awareness of the topic. Our funding also supports the training of gardeners and offers respite to horticultural workers who have fallen on difficult times.
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, download the National Garden Scheme app or purchase the National Garden Scheme’s Garden Visitor’s Handbook, which is published annually and available via ngs.org.uk/shop and at all good book retailers.
For more see www.ngs.org.uk
For other West Sussex NGS gardens opening in Spring 2024 click on the following link https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-spring-gardens/
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
The village Fete and Dog Show at Bignor Park is back again!
It promises to be a fun filled day out for children, adults and dogs in the beautiful location of Bignor Park! We have many exciting attractions including a fun Dog Show and a Dog Agility Demonstration by Billingshurst Dog Training Club. The Petworth Town Band and Duncan Allan – as seen on The Voice UK, will entertain us, as well as the Fishbourne Mill Morris Dancers.
If you fancy a savoury bite to eat then we are selling tasty sandwiches in the Stable Cafe. Street Food and More will be serving from two food trucks, selling a selection of burgers, pulled pork rolls and loaded fries!! If you are craving something sweet we have homemade cakes and scones from our Stable Cafe and De Luca’s ice cream.
Pimms, local beers, wine and soft drinks will also be available.
Stalls include Plant sales, Bottle and Children’s Tombola, Raffle, Silent Action, Books, Gifts and Interiors from Country Artisan Interiors. Also the ever popular Aladdin’s Cave Antiques.
Children can enjoy Punch and Judy, a Bungee Run, Coconut Shy, Egg Throwing, Children’s Art and organised races. There is so much more to do and see….
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of our Norman and Saxon churches at Bignor, Sutton, Barlavington, Burton and Coates.
The fete opens at 12.00 until 5.00pm. Entry is £3 per person, under 10s go free.
Bignor Park Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1HG
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
The National Garden Scheme: Foxglove Cottage Horsham
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/32983/foxglove-cottage
A ¼ acre plantaholic’s garden, full of containers, vintage finds and quirky elements. Paths intersect both sun and shady borders bursting with colourful planting and salvias in abundance! A beach hut summerhouse and deck are flanked by a water feature in a pebble circle. Two additional small ponds encourage wildlife. A surprise at every turn! The end of the garden is dedicated to a plant nursery. In 2023 Foxglove Cottage was featured on “Gardeners’ World“, episode 3, and in the July issue of “All About Horsham (AAH)“.
Garden levels change and gravel paths make it unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Foxglove Cottage 29 Orchard Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5NF is open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday, 26th May, Wednesday, 3rd and Sunday, 7th July (1pm – 5pm). Admission £5, children free. Book online at https://ngs.org.uk or pay on the day. Home-made teas. Vegan, gluten & dairy free cake.
Photo Leigh Clapp
National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated more than £70 million to our beneficiary charities, and in 2023 made donations of over £3.4 million. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are now the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. We fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy, and in 2017, we launched our annual Gardens and Health Week to raise awareness of the topic. Our funding also supports the training of gardeners and offers respite to horticultural workers who have fallen on difficult times.
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, download the National Garden Scheme app or purchase the National Garden Scheme’s Garden Visitor’s Handbook, which is published annually and available via ngs.org.uk/shop and at all good book retailers.
For more see www.ngs.org.uk
For other West Sussex NGS gardens opening in Spring 2024 click on the following link https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-spring-gardens/
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Photo: James Walters
The National Garden Scheme: The Old Vicarage, Washington
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage
Special NGS Garden opening – Mon 27th May, Sun 30th June and Mon 26th August
The 3½ acre garden at The Old Vicarage is set around an 1832 Regency house (not open) in the pretty village of Washington, West Sussex. As well as the stunning views looking towards the North Downs, enhanced by mature and various specimen trees, the garden has many pockets of interest. There is a Japanese garden with its waterfall, pond, bamboo and grasses, a further large water garden and numerous creatively planted herbaceous borders. A working kitchen garden has glasshouses, fruit cages, orchard and vegetables. The Italianate gazebo with green oak columns and lead roof offers a wonderfully comfortable place to sit and contemplate the beauty of this garden. Throughout, there are well placed seating areas to take in the stunning scenery. The treehouse is much loved by young and old alike, from here the nature viewing platform opens on to the woodland copse area which incorporates a stream and architectural stumpery. Everyone loves the topiary of characters who watch over the tennis court. In the spring there is an abundance of bulbs throughout: snowdrops, daffodils, tulips, fritillaria, camassia and bluebells. Whatever the weather, there is a haven in the conservatory where refreshments are available.
The Old Vicarage The Street Washington, West Sussex RH20 4AS is open for the National Garden Scheme on Mon 27th May, Sun 30th June and Mon 26th August (10am – 5pm) and on these days you can pay on the day, or book online, and enjoy home-made teas. Please visit the NGS website for more details. Also open every Thursday (book online).
Please visit the NGS website for more details.
Why support the National Garden Scheme?
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated more than £70 million to our beneficiary charities, and in 2023 made donations of over £3.4 million. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are now the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. We fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy, and in 2017, we launched our annual Gardens and Health Week to raise awareness of the topic. Our funding also supports the training of gardeners and offers respite to horticultural workers who have fallen on difficult times.
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, download the National Garden Scheme app or purchase the National Garden Scheme’s Garden Visitor’s Handbook, which is published annually and available via ngs.org.uk/shop and at all good book retailers.
Direct links to West Sussex gardens:
https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-may-gardens/
https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-june-gardens/
https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-july-gardens/
https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-august-gardens/
For more see www.ngs.org.uk
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.