What’s On?

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.

Toddler Time: Storrington Library, Thursday 10:00 – 10:30 am

Pop in to join other families with under 5s for fun at the library, every Thursday 10.00-10.30am.

For more information, please contact Storrington Library.

Due to the popularity of these activities, there are limits on attendance numbers and sessions may become full.

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Gardens of 3½ acres set around 1832 Regency house (not open). The front is formally laid out with topiary, wide lawn, mixed border and contemporary water sculpture. The rear features new and mature trees from C19, herbaceous borders, water garden and stunning uninterrupted views of the North Downs.  stumpery.

The garden has many wonderful features to see including mature and specimen trees. The Japanese garden with waterfall and pond leads to a large copse, stream, treehouse. There is also an Italianate gazebo, water gardens and numerous creatively planted herbaceous borders. The working kitchen garden has glasshouses, fruit cages, orchard and vegetables. Throughout the garden, there are well placed seating areas to take in the stunning West Sussex 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. Whatever the weather, there is a haven in the conservatory where refreshments are available.

The Old Vicarage, The Street, Washington, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4AS opens for visits of groups of 10 to 30 by arrangement under the National Garden Scheme every Thursday from 9th February until 12th October (10.30-4.30). Pre-booking is essential for these days, please visit ngs.org.uk. Admission is £7.

The garden is also open on Monday 28th August, when you can pre-book or turn up on the day.

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 nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated over £67 million to nursing and health charities since we were founded in 1927. In November 2022, we agreed total donations from our garden season of £3.11 million.

More National Garden Scheme Gardens open this spring and summer 

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Join us at Ravenscroft Community Centre for tea, coffee & cake -and a little fun and laughter – with music, games, dance, crafts, quizzes and much more!

Call 01273 494300 or email info@knowdementia.co.uk to book a place.

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Storrington’s Memory Moments Café is for people with memory problems and their care partner / family members.

This is an informal café with tea, coffee & cake… and a little fun and laughter with games, music, dance, crafts, talks and much more!

These events takes place on the 2nd Thursday of every month between 2.00 – 4.00pm at Ravenscroft Guide and Community Hall, Browns Lane, Storrington RH20 4LG.

The events are free to attend (with donations welcome towards the refreshments).

To book a place please call 01273 494300 or email info@knowdementia.co.uk

For more information about local support for dementia see www.knowdementia.co.uk

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Thursday afternoons 2.15pm to 4.15pm during Autumn, Spring & Summer terms – just drop in!

This friendly group always welcomes newcomers.

We dance in lines and circles, so no partners are needed.

All dances are taught, and they may be ancient or modern, slow or gentle or fast and intricate. Including dances from Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and other Eastern European countries, always varied and beautiful music.

Join in loose comfortable clothing and either dance in bare feet or soft flat shoes.

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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.

Our market celebrated its 80th Birthday this September 2023. It’s always been a market for the community to sell from and for the community to buy from.

• Home made cakes, quiches, sausage rolls, cheese pastries and biscuits
• Local fruit, vegetables, mushrooms and plants.
• Homemade marmalade, jam and local honey.
• Crafts, wood and glass art, and jewellery
• Cards and gifts
• Forever Living Aloe Vera

A buzzing café

Sussex Green Living recycling point

Repair café team every first Friday of the month: can fix electricals and other household items.

Volunteers are always welcome – if you’re friendly and love working with people we’d love you to join us as a helper. No regular commitment needed, just let us know when you can help.

Pass the word around, word of mouth is the best recommendation.

First time visitors get a free tea or coffee in our cafe!

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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!

Local book lovers can buy from a massive range of books from Rotary’s bookstall in Storrington every Saturday from 9.30am – 1.00pm. We accept donations of books.

Storrington & Pulborough District Rotary Club