What’s On?

In our first regional event, Tony Whitbread will be giving a talk on the history of the Sussex Wildlife Trust and what its future holds. The event, which is for members of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, will be held at the Trinity Centre in Storrington.

The ticket price covers entrance and refreshments. Seating will be socially distanced, masks will be optional, the premises thoroughly cleaned before/after and sanitiser provided. With covid restrictions, seats are limited so make sure to book asap.

We will welcome arrivals from 6:30 PM, so please come early to meet the committee, see our displays, visit the 2nd hand book stall, get your refreshments and be seated for a 7:30 PM start.

There are approximately 40 parking spaces around the hall, but we encourage you to share lifts as some spaces are tight. If you have any additional needs for access and seating then please contact us in advance using the group’s email address.

Finally, with Tony Whitbread on the stage and this being the first group meeting, we are looking forward to a lively and interesting discussion session as part of this event. If you cannot join us or wish to ask a question in advance, then please send this to the group’s email address and we’ll either cover it on the night or respond separately if time does not allow.

The groups email address is: swtstorringtonregion@gmail.com

Storrington Community Partnership is putting on this Volunteering Show again this year at the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Spierbridge Road, Storrington. It will be held on Saturday 9th October, 10.00 – 13.30. Admission is free and refreshments will be available in the Leisure Centre’s café.

There are many local community groups and joining one can offer a range of benefits such as making new friends, learning new skills, having fun, feeling useful or even getting exercise and enjoying the fresh air!

Many local voluntary groups are seeking new volunteers to maintain or expand their activities, be they social, environmental or of a service nature: over 25 local groups, ranging from Conservation Volunteers and Speedwatch through to the Storrington Area Responder Team and the Community Bus will display their activities, give information about their work and have members on hand to explain what is involved.

Storrington has a great deal to offer all its residents, whether they be young or old, new to the area or are simply looking for a new challenge. Its website, www.storrington.org.uk offers a wealth of information and contacts for every aspect of its community.

Anyone who has an interest in their local community, and wants to learn about how they can contribute to its range of opportunities will be very welcome!

We look forward to meeting you!

The aim of Repair Cafes is to encourage mending items so they are not thrown away needlessly. This will reduce what goes to landfill by Reusing, Repairing and, as a last resort, Recycling.

The Repair Cafe opens on Saturday, 16th October, from 10am – 12 noon, and will take place once a month.

For more info, email askstorringtonrepaircafe@outlook.com

DON’T THROW IT AWAY. FIX IT!

Find out about u3a, and get active again after ‘Lock-Down’

Arun Valley U3A Coffee Morning

Wednesday 20th October 10.30-12.00

Pulborough United Reformed Church Hall
82 Lower Street Pulborough RH20 2DW

“Make the most of life once you’re no longer in full time work by exploring new ideas, skills and interests with your local u3a”

Arun Valley u3a is based around Pulborough, Storrington, Petworth and Billingshurst

Across the UK, u3a members are learning, staying active and having fun in later life. It’s local, social, friendly, low-cost and open to all.

u3a is the friendly, fun way to learn new things and share your skills with others. As well as local groups a u3a member has access to a range of bespoke events including local summer school programme, and national events, including talks which are currently on Zoom.

What can you get from U3A? – Keeping active, making new friends, continued learning, comradeship, fun, mental stimulation, overcoming loneliness, sharing skills and knowledge.

Basic yearly membership is only £10 to cover administration as groups are self-supporting.
Some groups have a small extra charge to cover hall costs.

Current Arun Valley U3A Interest Groups:

• Art Appreciation,
• Ballet and Dance Appreciation,
• 3 Book Circles,
• 2 Coffee and Conversation Groups,
• Croquet,
• Flowers and Gardens,
• 2 French Conversation Groups,
• History and Discussion,
• Music Appreciation,
• Natural History,
• Opera Appreciation,
• Poetry Group,
• Science and Technology,
• 2 Spanish Conversation groups,
• Table Tennis
• and 2 Walking Groups.

Email: info@arunvalleyu3a.org.uk

Phone: – 01798 865 528

Website: www.arunvalleyu3a.org.uk