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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In November, Santa took his elves on holiday to visit the amazing village of Storrington.
During their visit, Santa’s elves went shopping in the wonderful shops. To keep track of which shops they had visited they left their magical hats in the shop windows.
Santa needs your help to find all his elves’ hats before Christmas Eve! Search around the village and note the names of all the elves’ hats you find.
Once you have found as many as you can and listed their names on the back of the entry form, add your details on the front page and deliver to Carters Of Storrington, 13-15 West Street, RH20 4DZ before Wednesday 20th December, to be placed into a special prize draw.
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Your detailed schedule for Thursday’s Light Up Storrington event
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Free parking in the HDC car parks at Mill Lane (Waitrose) and North Street (Library) between 4pm and 9pm
Many shops and eateries open for the evening!
PLACE VILLEREST – Road closed 1pm to 10pm
4.45pm Light Parade: Friends of Storrington School (FOSS) parade to leave from School to Library
5.00pm Parade from Library to Place Villerest via Old Mill Drive.
5.15pm Carols performed by Friends of Storrington School (FOSS) and members of local Scouting and Guiding groups (Approx 10-15mins)
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5.25/5.30pm Main tree light switch on at Place Villerest.
5.30pm – 8.30pm Fair ground attractions and music
CHURCH STREET – Road closed 3pm to 9pm
6.30pm Band “Throbbin Hood“ to perform (Approx 1hour 30mins)
Fire Engine at entrance to Church St.
Stalls on Church Street
- South Downs Spirits
- Elaine’s Fused Glass/Carol’s Handmade Cushions
- Impala
- Mr and Mrs Cheese
- Lily’s Cottage
- Codmore Hill Honey
- Pots and Pansies Pottery
- Lolly Sparkles
- Fuzzy Frog Creations
- Wood & Moore
- Paws Animal Charity
NORTH STREET – Road closed 3pm to 9pm
5.00pm West Chiltington Silver Band
7.00pm Rock Choir West Sussex
Stalls on North Street
- Pizza Van to close North St by High St
- Candyfloss
- Serina Beauty
- Wreaths and Christmas decorations
- Crafti Handiwork
- Melba Boutique
- Nature’s Virtues Candles
- Designed by Cheryl
- Harley’s House Distillery
- Storrington Girlguiding Rangers
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Late Night Shopping at The Village Hub offers customers plenty of unique artisan gifts for Christmas. Many having been made locally and even some from abroad.
We are giving away free mince pies on the night and also a free hot drink with every £10 purchase.
We cannot wait for you to come and visit us.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Your detailed schedule for Saturday’s Storrington Family Festive Day event
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Free parking in the HDC car parks at Mill Lane (Waitrose) and North Street (Library) all day
NORTH STREET – Closed between High Street and Chapel 9am – 6pm
10.30am Library Singalong for families with children under 5 years (Approx 30mins) ((Limited Space))
12noon Sussex Folk Orchestra (Approx 45mins)
12.50pm – 1.20pm Village Hub Carollers
1.25pm – 1.50pm Chanctonbury District Girlguiding
1.55pm – 2.25pm Village Hub Carollers
2.30pm West Chiltington Silver Band (Approx 1hour 30mins)
Steam Engine at High St entrance to North St
Toddlers Fair Ground by The Chapel
Santa’s Grotto – Santa upstairs in The Village Hub, presents for children up to 8 years.
Other activities on North Street and Henry Adams Car Park
- The Chapel – various activities
- The Village Hub – various activities
- Elf Hat Trail Stall
- Brownies – various activities
- Henry Adams Car (guess the balloons) and Stall
- Lolly Sparkles stall
- Pizza Van by entrance to Henry Adams
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Come and Meet Santa, Mrs Claus and the cheeky elves! (Free Gift while Stocks last). We have free activities for Kids and Mince Pies for Adults!
Plenty of lovely gifts to buy and if you are feeling cold come and get a warm cup of coffee and heat up inside the Hub.
(Visits to Santa’s Grotto will be time ticketed and these will be available on the day to pick up.)
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The Village Hub Christmas Special is an evening of Carols, readings and musical pieces to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Entrance is free, drinks are available to purchase & delicious homemade nibbles are available with each drink. The shop will also be open for you to get your unique artisan Christmas gifts.
Please ask at The Village Hub to get your ticket and to reserve your space!
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
The Village Hub Christmas Special is an evening of Carols, readings and musical pieces to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Entrance is free, drinks are available to purchase & delicious homemade nibbles are available with each drink. The shop will also be open for you to get your unique artisan Christmas gifts.
Please ask at The Village Hub to get your ticket and to reserve your space!
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Christmas by Candlelight at the College!
A charity fundraising evening of festive music and cheer at Slindon College.
Join us for a very special evening of festive music and cheer with Christmas classics from singer, Carly Mahone, plus a Special Guest and a performance from a few members of the Arun Choral Society.
Monday 18th December, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
This year Christmas by Candlelight is raising funds for the development of an immersive sensory room in the College. The sensory room will support participation for all children at Slindon and provide a tranquil and inclusive safe-space throughout the school day.
The evening will include a bubbles and canapes reception to be followed by a festive performance from Motown Sister’s fabulous vocalist Carly – plus a Special Guest! Expect a mixture of soulful Christmas songs and stripped back acoustic Christmas classics.
Occasion Wear ~ Cash Bar ~Raffle
Onsite Parking ~ Ticket Price £27.50
Tickets are limited so don’t delay!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-by-candlelight-2023-tickets-730366886017?aff=oddtdtcreator
College Website: https://www.slindoncollege.co.uk
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Christmas is the season of goodwill and giving.
Our aim is to bring a little joy and company into the lives of those who would otherwise be alone over the festive season.
Christmas Day lunch will again be held at the Old School, School Lane, Storrington on Christmas Day starting at 1pm. A traditional Christmas lunch is provided for members of the community by a team of people who ensure the time is filled with fun, friendship, music and hopefully a visit from Santa to complete the day.
Transport by either the Community minibus or car can be arranged on request when booking.
If you wish to attend or know of someone who might benefit from company on Christmas Day, please contact Sue Kibblewhite on 01903 745325 in order to book a place. Cost is just £10 per head.
Also contact Sue Kibblewhite if you would like to volunteer to help or contribute to the funds.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Talk on Bats by Ryan Greaves
Ryan is the Events Coordinator at Sussex Bat Group, which was formed in 1984 to help conserve bats and their habitats in Sussex and to raise awareness of bats and their conservation.
The talk venue is Storrington & Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP It starts at 7:30pm and is expected to last around 1 hour and light refreshments will be available after the talk.
There is some car parking available at the hall. Please arrive early to take your seat so that the talk can start promptly.
Entrance is £2 for Sandgate Conservation Society members and £4 for non-members.
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Come along and help take care of this Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The task this Saturday will be raking up cut heather. Please wear appropriate clothing. The wearing of sturdy shoes is recommended. Also bring some refreshments for the mid-morning break.
The weather forecast for Saturday is currently for a dry but cloudy and cool day.
Any necessary tools will be provided but it is recommended that you bring your own gloves.
We will be led by Lee from the National Trust.
Meet on ‘The Green’. Look out for a white NT truck parked on the north-east corner of The Green (approximate what3words location – //scales.advocado.refilled )
The start time is 09:30 – please be prompt. We finish at 12 noon.
You do not need to be a member of the Society to attend.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult unless by prior arrangement.
Please check the Sandgate Conservation Society Facebook page and/or website in case of any last minute changes or cancellation.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Conservation morning at Sandgate Park – Saturday 23rd March 2024 at 10am
Come along and help take care of this Local Wildlife Site. Usual tasks include cutting back the invasive Rhododendron Ponticum, clearing paths, clearing the streams and other work using hand tools.
Tools are provided but it is recommended that you bring your own gloves (though if you forget gloves should be available). Also, please bring your own refreshment for the mid-morning break.
We usually meet at the old bench opposite the heather mound on the path from the gate into the park partway up Sandgate Lane, opposite the cut through from Hillside Road (what3words bench location is approximately mulls.splice.dislikes ) . Please be prompt as if we have moved on to our worksite by the time you have arrived you may find it difficult to find us.
Please check our website or our Facebook page before you set out on the day in case the meeting place has changed and in case of cancellation (e.g. due to bad weather).
Note that Sandgate Park is the wooded area owned and managed by Horsham District Council, not the grassland area, owned and managed by CEMEX.
We work until noon with a short break at around 11am.
All welcome – you do not have to be a member of Sandgate Conservation Society (though we will probably try to persuade you to join). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult unless agreed in advance with the Society (this is for health & safety and insurance reasons).
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Talk – Wildlife and Wild Places of Sussex by Tony Whitbread on Wednesday 27th March.
Tony Whitbread returns to give us one of his popular, enjoyable and highly informative talks. Tony, local resident and the President of Sussex Wildlife Trust, will share his knowledge of wild places and fauna in Sussex.
The talk is at Storrington & Sullington Parish, Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP, starts at 7:30pm. Please arrive early to take your seat so that the talk can start promptly.
Entrance is just £2 for Sandgate Conservation Society members and £4 for non-members. Light refreshments will be available after the talk.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.