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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New exhibition: “Were You Being Served – Retailing in the Past”.
Photographs from our archives and on loan from Amberley Village Stores.
Coffee and cakes will be available on the opening day 13 January 2018.
Entry free.
For details of the Thursday afternoon work parties, please refer to the Conservation Society website.
Can you spare any time, even an hour or so, to help us make Storrington a better place for people and wildlife? Just come along to any work party. It will be much appreciated.
Thursday 15th February: Storrington Camera Club – One image many results
Camera club members are all given the same 2/3 images and have the opportunity to alter and change them to reflect what they see is an improved version. Members images are then projected on the night with members selecting what they see as the best of the evening. Visitors welcome £3.
Thursday 1st March: Storrington Camera Club – Fourth Competition Evening
Fourth competition evening with an ‘Open subject’ for both Prints and Projected images. The judge for the evening will be Carole Speight ARPS, APAGB
Thursday 15th March: Storrington Camera Club – Members Evening
Please see the website for confirmation. Evening will be a Pete Whieldon small animal photo session or talk.
Thursday 29th March: Storrington Camera Club – Guest speaker Tony Worobiec
Tony Worobiec studied fine art at university spent 18 years as head of a large design faculty in Dorset. In 2002 he made the decision to leave teaching to become a full-time writer and photographer. Since then he has won awards for photography in the UK and internationally and, written 16 books on photography. His talk will cover Fine Art Photography. Visitors welcome £3.
Thursday 12th April: Storrington Camera Club – Members Evening
This will be a travel and wildlife evening with two presentations being given by our Chairman. Please see the website for more details.
Thursday 26th April: Storrington Camera Club – Fifth Print & PI Competition
Fifth competition with an ‘Open subject’ for both Prints and Projected images. The judge for the evening will be Ken Boddy.
Thursday 10th May: Storrington Camera Club – Rob White, Marine and Milky Way Photography
Rob’s talk will cover Marine and Milky Way Photography. He has always been fascinated by the night sky taking photos of the stars. His talk will cover how despite the UK’s changeable weather and a lot of light-pollution it’s still possible to capture images of the Milky Way. His talk will share how he goes about capturing the night sky and the images that he has been able to capture.
Thursday 24th May: Storrington Camera Club – Best of the Year Competition
Members are invited to enter two prints and two projected images that have been submitted over the season into the ‘Best of the Year’ competition. The judge for the evening will be Trevor Gellard FRPS.
Mr Pepper’s Little Learners (every Friday in the season)
Activity sessions from 10.30 – 12.30 every Friday for Under 4s.
In the school term it is pre-booked only, they can book for the whole term for discounted sessions.
In the school holidays, it is priced per session on a drop in price at £2.50 per toddler.
A day celebrating the art of Morris dancing, with Sussex Morris dancers and a visiting Morris group from Cornwall. Enjoy displays of traditional dancing throughout the day.
New exhibition: “Were You Being Served – Retailing in the Past”.
Photographs from our archives and on loan from Amberley Village Stores.
Coffee and cakes will be available on the opening day 13 January 2018.
Entry free.
All ages and abilities welcome at Age UK Horsham District’s Strictly Vintage 1940’s and 50’s style dance.
Tickets £13.00. Includes afternoon tea, live music, raffle, games, and prizes for
the “Best Dressed”!
For more information or to book your tickets call 01403 751304 or email
fundraising@ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk
All money raised at this event goes towards funding the free services Age UK Horsham District offer across the district to support local older people, such as their Visiting and
Information and Advice Services.
If you would like to make a donation or help with future events, please contact our
Fundraising Team on 01403 751304 or email fundraising@ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk
New exhibition: “Were You Being Served – Retailing in the Past”.
Photographs from our archives and on loan from Amberley Village Stores.
Coffee and cakes will be available on the opening day 13 January 2018.
Entry free.
Mr Pepper’s Little Learners (every Friday in the season)
Activity sessions from 10.30 – 12.30 every Friday for Under 4s.
In the school term it is pre-booked only, they can book for the whole term for discounted sessions.
In the school holidays, it is priced per session on a drop in price at £2.50 per toddler.
Saturday 24th March 10-12. Meet at the meadow (Meadowside, RH20 4EG)
Our Spring work party takes place during Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign. Please do join us if you can and help us clear the meadow and free up the new shrubs ahead of the spring growth. Everyone is welcome, refreshments are available and tools can be provided.
Would you like to come out and help look after Sandgate Park?
Our conservation volunteer group will be meeting to carry out invaluable work around the site to improve habitats and conserve wildlife. We meet at 10.00am by the bench next to the path by the heather coming in from the Sandgate Lane entrance have tea and coffee at 11.00 and finish at 12.00 noon.
We will be working to clear footpaths of invasive plants such as rhododendron and bamboo as well tackling new birch seedlings and clearing around valuable specimen trees to ensure that they have enough growing space. We welcome newcomers and whatever the weather the more the merrier! We supply the equipment and thanks to a grant and donations we have splendid new safety equipment and the all important tea, coffee and cake!
Please look on our website for ongoing information about work parties and special projects that we undertake from time to time. www.sandgate-conservation.org.uk
Come and explore a new interest or skill, or just have fun with art. Each Art@Amberley event will explore a different skill.
Pre-booking is essential at £15 per person taking part which includes the Museum entrance fee, additional visitors will be at standard Museum entry prices. Please visit our website for more information.
10.30am until 1.30pm (3 hour teaching session) followed by free time. Age 14+.
Sat 24th March – Lino Printing
Sat 21st April – Mosaic
Sat 26th May – Glass Painting
Sat 23rd June – Metal Foil Work
Sat 21st July – Candle Making
Sat 22nd September – Days of Crafts
Quiz Night at the Museum with Quizmasters Christine and Stephen Turrell.
Home-made supper served in the interval.
Make up a table of 4 or join a table on the evening.
Tickets £10 from 01903 743437 or 01903 746569