worthing summer events guide 2014

2014

Worthing Shoreham-by-Sea Lancing Sompting Southwick

MAKE THE MOST OF THE COAST, TOWN & COUNTRY

2 EVENTS GUIDE SUMMER 2014

Keep this booklet handy throughout the summer and

you won’t miss a thing. For more details about any of

the events included please contact the event organiser

directly or go to their website.

You can sign up for a quarterly e-newsletter by registering your

details here: www.visitworthing.co.uk/e-newsletter-sign-up

For all the latest events information or help with any other

aspect of your visit to the area go to www.visitworthing.co.uk

or contact the VisitWorthing Information Centre staff who will

be happy to assist with any questions you may have.

T: 01903 239868 | 01903 221066

E: [email protected]

The Dome Complex, 22a Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PT

If you’d like to promote an event contact Janice Fraser,

Tourism Development & Marketing Officer on

01273 263022 or email [email protected] Or go to www.visitworthing.co.uk/whats-on/organising-an-event for more information.

Worthing and the surrounding area plays host to an exciting and varied programme of events throughout the year but the summer season is when things really get going.

Have Fun!

3Discover more at www.visitworthing.co.uk/whats-on

Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea and the county of Sussex plays host to a wonderful selection of markets throughout the year. Farmers’, Artisans’, general, specialist food, arts and crafts, antique, French, Italian, the list goes on...

Here are some of the regular markets:Farmers’ Market 9am – 2pm Every second Saturday of the month

- East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea

Artisans’ Market 9am – 2pm Every fourth Saturday of the month

- East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea

General Markets 9am – 5pm Every Wednesday

- Montague Street, Worthing

- The Shoreham Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea

Emporium Market 9am – 5pm Every third Saturday of the month

- Montague Place, Worthing

Look out for a selection of specialist markets, fairs and

other town centre events held throughout the year.

Details available at www.visitworthing.co.uk


Pick up a copy of the Worthing Visitor Guide or go to

www.visitworthing.co.uk for more information on

what to do.

Whilst every care and attention has been exercised to ensure information contained in this publication is accurate, Adur & Worthing Councils and their agents cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error, mis-statement or alteration that may have occurred. All events are subject to confirmation and dates and times may vary.

The area boasts a selection of leisure centres, entertainment venues and visitor attractions all with their own special events programmes.


Pavilion Theatre, Connaught Theatre, Assembly Hall and Connaught Cinema & Studio 01903 206206

www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

Dome Cinema, Worthing, BN11 3PT 01903 823112

www.domecinema.co.uk

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG 01273 464440

www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Worthing Leisure Centre, Davison Leisure Centre, Field Place, Splashpoint Leisure Centre Worthing www.worthingleisure.co.uk

Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Southwick Leisure Centre, Wadars Swimming Pool Adur District

www.impulseleisure.co.uk

Worthing Museum & Art Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1HP 01903 221448

www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

Check out these venues’ individual programmes for details of What’s On:


Until Monday 21

Lambing at Coombes Farm Coombes Farm Tours,

Church Farm, Coombes,

Lancing, BN15 0RS

01273 452028

www.coombes.co.uk

Thursday 17 – Monday 21

Worthing Lions Easter Event & Fun Fair Worthing Promenade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

07974 671662

07788 848093

www.worthinglions.co.uk

First time ever - William

Coles Fun Fair rides -

Food Stands - Market

Stalls. Organised by

Worthing Lions.

Saturday 19

Car Boot Sale - Rotary Club of Shoreham & Southwick Adur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

07713 081598

Sunday 20 | 2.30pm – 5pm

National Mills Day at High Salvington Windmill Furze Road, Worthing,

BN13 3BP

01903 772887

www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

Monday 21

Bank Holiday Market Beach Green Lancing Beach Green, Brighton Road,

Lancing, BN15 8AU

07749 857575

07971 738239

www.southerncountiesmarkets.co.uk/ourmarkets.html


Thursday 24

The Noise Next Door - Matt’s Comedy Club Connaught Studio, Union

Place, Worthing, BN11 1LG

07720 040456

www.cloudpage.co/mattscomedyclub

The UK’s top improv outfit

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR

plus punchy observation

and stories from exiled

Welshman ROB THOMAS.

Friday 25

Italia in Piazzas Real Italian Food Market North Road, Lancing,

BN15 9AE

01273 263152

Friday 25

The Mystical & Magical World of FaeriesShoreham Centre, 2 Pond

Road, Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN4 36B

01273 454686

www.shorehamcentre.co.uk


Thursday 1 – 31 October

‘Maritime’ Exhibition at Marlipins Museum 36 High Street,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5DA

01273 462994

www.sussexpast.co.uk www.friendsofmarlipins.org.uk

Saturday 3

Broadwater Cemetery ToursSouth Farm Road,

Worthing, BN14 8HU

01903 267227

www.fbwc.co.uk

Why not join one of our tours

of the cemetery and find out

about some of the notable

people buried here?

Saturday 3

Car Boot Sale - St James The Less & The Globe School Adur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

07869 490057

Saturday 3

Complement Your CommunitySt Paul’s Centre, 55 Chapel

Road, Worthing, BN11 1EE

07982 441519

www.complementwellbeing.com


Saturday 3 – Monday 5

Jack of Clubs Open Tournament

Planetbowls, Pavilion Road,

Worthing, BN14 7EQ

01903 260050

01903 820079

www.wpavilionbc.org

A brand new Bowls

Competition for Worthing!

This open tournament will

take place at Worthing

Pavilion Bowling Club under

the Planetbowls ‘umbrella’.

The “Jack of Clubs” is

sponsored and organised by

Jack of Clubs Insurance.


Southwick Spring FayreSouthwick Square Shopping

Centre and Southwick

Green, Southwick, BN42 4TE

01273 263152

There will be Food & Drink,

Art & Craft stalls, Charity

fundraising stalls,

bric-a-brac stalls together

with other attractions and

arena displays on Southwick

Green from 10am to 4pm.

Sunday 4

Three Forts ChallengeRotary Playing Fields,

Hill Barn Lane, Worthing,

BN14 9QD

01903 722599

07917 277534

www.threefortschallenge.org.uk

Marathon or Half Marathon

race. 27 mile marathon

route. Known as ‘The Tough

One’, with 27 miles of mixed

terrain and climbs of 3450

feet over the South Downs.

Cissbury Ring, Devil’s Dyke

& Chanctonbury Ring.

Sundays 4, 11 & 18

High Salvington Windmill Open DayFurze Road, High Salvington,

Worthing, BN13 3BP

01903 772887


Open afternoon with guided

tours of the working mill,

granary and windpump

lovingly restored by

enthusiasts. Refreshments

available & souvenir shop.

Open 2.30pm to 5pm.

Adults £1 and accompanied

children free!


Wednesday 7 | 7.30pm

Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Concert – David ThomasQueen Street Centre, Queen

Street, Worthing, BN14 7BL

01903 691888

www.organfax.co.uk

The very best in electronic

organ & keyboard music

with performances from a

range of guest artists.

Friday 9

An evening of clairvoyance with Jo ScottThe Shoreham Centre,

Pond Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5WU

01273 454686

www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11

Sompting & District Model Railway Club - Annual ExhibitionSompting Village Hall,

West Street, Sompting

01903 767490

Saturday 10

Car Boot Sale - Marlipins Museum & Canine Partners CharityAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road, Shoreham-

by-Sea, BN43 5LT

07549 610171

Saturday 10

Johnny Loves June’s Vintage & Handmade FairThe Shoreham Centre, Pond

Road, Shoreham-by-sea,

BN43 5WU

07766 075565

www.johnnylovesjune.co.uk


Sunday 11

Antiques & Collectors Fair Worthing Leisure Centre,

Worthing, BN12 4ET

01903 502237

www.worthingleisure.co.uk/worthingleisure/news-and-events/subjectbody,121291, en.html

Sundays 11 & 25

Miniature Steam Running DayField Place, The Boulevard,

Worthing, BN13 1NP

07974 980138

www.worthingmodelengineers.co.uk

Another season of the

popular steam train rides at

Field Place continues right

through the summer on the

second and fourth Sunday

of each month.

Sunday 11

National Mills Day - High Salvington WindmillFurze Road, High Salvington,

Worthing, BN13 3BP

01903 264409



tours of the mill, granary and

wind pump. Refreshments

available, souvenir shop.

16 May – 31 July

10 Dresses for a 10 year old girl Worthing Museum & Art

Gallery, Chapel Road,

Worthing, BN11 1HP

01903 221448

www.worthingmuesum.co.uk

A contemporary art

exhibition by David McAdam

Freud & Debbi Mason

Saturday 17

Car Boot Sale - 3rd Worthing ScoutsBroadwater Green, Nr

Ardsheal Road, Worthing,

BN14 7RN

01903 520438

Saturday 17

FunkyLush Events presents Retro Night 2 for St Barnabas houseThe Empress Suite, 32-34

Marine Parade, Worthing,

BN11 3QA

01903 200333

www.funkylushevents.co.uk/#!retro-night-2/cye7


Saturday 17 & 24

Worthing Get Cycling RoadshowSteyne Gardens,

Worthing, BN11 3DZ

07817 058 928

www.worthingcycleforum.org.uk

A host of fun cycling related

activities for all the family to

try for free.

Saturday 17

Around the world in 8 coursesWest Street Loft, 22 West

Street, Shoreham-by-sea,

BN43 5WG

01273 770242

www.secretserviceevents.com

Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24

Murder Mystery at Field PlaceField Place, The Boulevard,

Worthing, BN13 1NP

01903 772107

www.worthingleisure.co.uk/worthingleisure/fp/

Saturday 24

Car Boot Sale - Adur East LionsAdur Recreation Ground,


by-Sea, BN43 5LT

01903 752885


Saturday 24 – Sunday 8 June

Adur Festival - Strange CreaturesVarious Venues in Adur,

Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing,

Southwick, Sompting,

01903 741469

www.adurfestival.co.uk

Adur Festival returns in

2014 for another two

weeks of music, theatre,

dance, literature, comedy

and visual arts. Activities,

workshops and events

taking place across the

district on England’s

beautiful South coast.

Saturdays 24 & 31

Exhibition - Southwick, Sea and ShipsManor Cottage Heritage

Centre, 16 Southwick Street,

Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164

www.southwicksociety.btck.co.uk

Sunday 25

Dogs Trust Shoreham’s Annual Open Day and Fun Dog ShowBrighton Road, Shoreham-

by-Sea, BN43 5LT

01273 466971

www.dogstrust.org.uk

Dogs Trust Shoreham’s

Annual Open Day and Fun

Dog Show is a great day

out for all the family, two &

four legged!

Sunday 25

National Gardens Scheme - HighdownLittlehampton Road, Goring-

By-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6PF

01903 501054

www.ngs.org.uk

Famous garden created by

Sir Frederick Stern situated in

chalk pit and downland area

containing a wide collection

of plants. Open throughout

the year but donations for

NGS today.

Monday 26

Bank Holiday Market Beach Green, Brighton

Road, Lancing, BN15 8AU

07749 857575

07971 738239


A great day out for all the

family on Lancing seafront

with up to 450 stalls.


Monday 26

Car Boot Sale - Broadwater Community Association Broadwater Green,

Nr Ardsheal Road,

Worthing, BN14 7RN

01903 522376

Thursday 29

Strange Creatures - the weird and wonderful creatures of SussexSouthwick Library,

Southdown Road,

Southwick, BN42 4FT

01273 592150

www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/whats_on_in_libraries.aspx

Friday 30

Italia in Piazzas Real Italian Food Market in Southwick

Southwick Square,

Southwick, BN42 4FW

01273 263152

Saturday 31 May – Sunday 15 June

Adur Art Trail Various locations in the

Adur District.

01273 463768

www.adurarttrail.co.uk

Saturday 31

Adur Outdoor Activities Centre Open Day


by-Sea, BN43 5LT

01273 462928

www.aoac.org.uk

Saturday 31

Car Boot Sale - Electric Storm Youth & 1st Shoreham Scouts

Adur Recreation Ground,


by-Sea, BN43 5LT

07792 969961


Saturday 31

Nellie Craft Antique Vintage FairThe Charmandean, Forest

Road, Worthing, BN14 9HS

07413 918705

www.nelliecraftantiquevintage.co.uk

Nellie fairs are a unique

collaboration of handmade

crafts, antiques and vintage.

Not to be missed!

Saturday 31

South Downs Mountain Biking Event

4 Whylands Avenue,

Worthing, BN13 3HG

07730 519262

www.pumpmyride.co

Saturday 31 – Sunday 1 June

Worthing Rowing Regatta

Splash Point, Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PN

07773 188054

www.worthingrowingclub.com

Rowing clubs from across

the South East of England

will be taking part.


Sunday 1

Worthing & District Harriers 10k Open Road RaceStart/finish Goring Gap,

West Of Aldsworth Avenue,

Goring-by-Sea, Worthing,

BN12 4QE

01903 602982

www.worthingharriers.com

Sundays 1, 7 & 15

High Salvington Windmill Open DayFurze Road, High Salvington,

Worthing, BN13 3BP

01903 772887









children free!


Wednesday 4

Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Concert – Chris Stanbury Queen Street Centre, Queen


01903 691888

www.organfax.co.uk


organ & keyboard music



Thursday 5

Man’s Best Friend and the Great WarShoreham Library,

St. Mary’s Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5ZA

01273 467966

www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure/

libraries/whats_on_in_libraries.aspx

Thursday 5

National Gardens Scheme - Highdown

Littlehampton Road,

Goring-By-Sea, Worthing,

BN12 6PF

01903 501054

www.ngs.org.uk

Famous garden created by

Sir Frederick Stern situated

in chalk pit and downland

area containing a wide

collection of plants. Open

throughout the year but

donations for NGS today.

Saturday 7

Car Boot Sale - Rotary Club of Worthing Steyne & St James Nursery

Adur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

07547 476860

Saturdays 7, 14, 21 & 28

Exhibition - Southwick, Sea and ShipsManor Cottage Heritage


Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164

southwicksociety.btck.co.uk


Findon Village Church Flower Festival St John The Baptist Church,

Findon, BN14 0TR

01903 872508

Saturday 7

Broadwater Cemetery ToursSouth Farm Road,Worthing,

BN14 8HU

01903 267227

www.fbwc.co.uk




people buried here?


Sundays 8 & 22


Worthing, BN13 1NP

07974 980138


Another season of the popular steam train rides at Field Place continues right through the summer on the second and fourth Sunday of

each month.

Sunday 8

Lions Donkey Derby & Classic Vehicle Rally

Buckingham Park,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 6HA

01273 883493

www.adureastlions.org.uk

The Lions Donkey Derby and Family Fun Day has been a regular feature of the Shoreham scene for 36 years and offers fun for all the family, and raises funds for local charities.

Saturday 14

Children’s Parade

Splash Point, Marine

Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX

07803 269354

Worthing’s 7th Children’s Parade promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever. The theme this year is musicals and the parade will be full of colour, excitement and the infectious beat of samba music.

Saturday 14

Party on the PromMarine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

01903 267227

07773 507748

www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk

Residents and groups

are being urged to book

their tables for Worthing’s

Party on the Prom. There

will be entertainment and

competitions.

Saturday 14

Car Boot Sale - Worthing Rotary ClubBroadwater Green,

Nr Ardsheal Road,

Worthing, BN14 7RN

07757 788730


Saturday 14

Adur World Oceans Day

Opposite East Street on

riverside, Coronation Green,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5ZD

01273 465433

01273 462043

www.glaucus.org.uk/

AWOD2013.htm

Find out what lives in the

sea and on the seashore

off the Sussex coast, with

exhibits hosted by local

experts and enthusiasts of

the undersea world.

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15

Shoreham Summer Food and Drink FestivalEast Street, St Marys

Road & Coronation Green,

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5ZD

01273 263152

A celebration of great

food and drink from around

the world with food tastings

and over 80 traders taking

part. Live music throughout

the weekend.

Saturday 14

Shoreham Rowing Club RegattaBeach Green,

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5YA

www.shorehamrowingclub.co.uk

Annual Coastal Rowing

Regatta affiliated to the

Coast Amateur Rowing

Association.


Saturdays 14, 21 & 28 & Sundays 15, 22 & 29

Worthing Art TrailVarious Venues in Worthing.

www.worthingopenhouses.com

Combine a walk, cycle or

drive around the attractive

seaside town of Worthing,

with a glimpse into the

lives and work of the towns

thriving artistic community.

Saturdays 14, 21 & 28

The Just Cause - Worthing Community PlayChrist Church, Grafton Road,

Worthing, BN11 1JH

01903 237713

www.worthingcommunityplay.org.uk

A play to bring Victorian

Worthing to Life.

Sunday 15

National Gardens Scheme - Ambrose PlaceEntrance via Richmond

Road, Worthing, BN11 1PZ

www.ngs.org.uk

See the Secret Back Gardens

of Ambrose Place (entrance

in Richmond Road).

Sunday 15 – Sunday 22

WOW - Worthing World of Words FestivalVarious Venues in Worthing.

www.worthingwow.co.uk

A celebration of books,

literature, drama and the

joy of words.

Saturday 21

A Night to Remember - Sponsored walk for St BarnabasWorthing Leisure Centre,

Shaftesbury Avenue,

Goring By Sea,

Worthing, BN12 4ET

01903 706355

www.nighttoremember.org.uk

Start and finish at Worthing

Leisure Centre. A sponsored

7 mile or half marathon -

route taking walkers along

streets and seafront. Start at

midnight and finish at 6am.


Saturday 21

Around the world in 8 coursesWest Street Loft, 22 West

Street, Shoreham-by-sea,

BN43 5WG

01273 770242

secretserviceevents.com

Saturday 21

Car Boot Sale - Sussex Pet Rescue & Cat Welfare, SussexAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

01273 725943

Sunday 22

Race for LifeSteyne Gardens,

Worthing, BN11 3DZ

07795 591155

www.raceforlife.org

Join the girls on Worthing

seafront and walk, jog or run

to help beat cancer.

Thursday 26

Tony Cowards - Matt’s Comedy ClubConnaught Studio, Union

Place, Worthing, BN11 1LG

07720 040456

www.cloudpage.co/mattscomedyclub

Suffolk gag machine Tony

Cowards is renowned for his

razor-sharp one-liners, and is

in regular demand both as a

writer and performer,

Friday 27

Voices Together “in praise of Poetry”Emmanuel URC Hall,

St Michael’s Road/ Heene

Road, Worthing, BN11 4SD

01903 242171


National Gardens Scheme - Channel View52 Brook Barn Way, Goring

By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4DW

01903 242431

www.ngs.org.uk

Mature owner-designed

garden by the sea,

imaginatively blending

traditional Tudor cottage

garden with subtropical,

Mediterranean and

antipodean planting.


Saturday 28

Car Boot Sale - RNLIAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

01273 597018


Waterpolo Championships

Splashpoint Leisure Centre,

Brighton Road, Worthing,

BN11 2EN

01903 231797

www.worthingleisure.co.uk/splashpoint

Splashpoint will be

hosting ASA South east

Regions Men’s Waterpolo

Championships from

3pm – 9pm.


West Sussex Armed Forces WeekendSteyne Gardens,

Worthing, BN11 1HL

01903 207485

www.cesa-worthing.org.uk

Sunday 29

Worthing Art Trail LiveThe Assembly Hall,

Stoke Abbott Road,

Worthing, BN11 1HJ

07827 517155

www.worthingarttrail.com/articles/watlive


Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Fund, Creative Waves are commemorating the centenary of WW1 with a free, Interactive Discovery Trail throughout July – August. Fifteen town centre venues

feature on the free trail

guide which will be available

from Visit Worthing

Infomation Centre at the

end of June.

07767 077418

www.creativewaves.co.uk

Wednesday 2

Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Concert – Brett WalesQueen Street Centre, Queen


01903 691888

www.organfax.co.uk


organ & keyboard music with

performances from a range

of guest artists.

Saturdays 5, 12, 19 & 26

Exhibition - Last Summer of Peace - Southwick in the summer of 1914

Manor Cottage Heritage


Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164


Saturday 5

Open Day of the Ancient Fig Garden

Bishop’s Garth, Bishops

Close, Worthing, BN14 7JS

01903 214564




Worthing, BN14 8HU

01903 267227

www.fbwc.co.uk




people buried here?

Sunday 6

National Gardens Scheme - Oak Grove College & Palatine SchoolThe Boulevard, Durrington,

Worthing, BN13 1JX

01903 708870

Palatine School, Palatine Road, Worthing, BN12 6JP

www.ngs.org.uk

Special gardens by

special children. Two award

winning school gardens

are open for the National

Gardens Scheme. Lunches

teas, plant sale and students

to show you around.

Entry at either garden.


Thursday 10 | 7pm

(gates open at 6pm)

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Outdoor TheatreField Place, Worthing

01903 244034

Tickets: £14 (Adult),

www£10 (Child), £42

(Family –

2 adults and 2 children).

Thursday 10

In the Summertime with the Rowland Singers

Lancing Parish Hall, South

Street, Lancing, BN15 8AJ

01903 238792

www.rowlandsingers.co.uk

The Rowland Singers Choral

Society will perform popular

and easy-listening music

and will be joined by special

guests The Stewart Singers.

Saturday 12

Queen Alexandra Hospital Home Open Day FeteBoundary Road,

Worthing, BN11 4LJ

01903 218444

www.qahh.org.uk

There will be Live

Music, Market, Family

Entertainment, The Band of

The Brigade of Gurkhas and

much more.


The 4th Awesome Shoreham Chilli Festival Coronation Green,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5ZD

01273 263152

www.chillifest.net

Enjoy free entry to Chilli

Fest Shoreham for chilli

fun for all the family.

This exciting event

combining food, drink

and music will be held

on Coronation Green,

Shoreham-by-Sea over

2 days.



Worthing International Birdman FestivalThe Pier, Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

01903 203252

www.worthingbirdman.co.uk

The Worthing International

Birdman competition returns

for its 7th year. See intrepid

aviators attempt to fly 100m

from Worthing Pier.

Saturday 12

Worthing Sailing Club Open Day

1 Sea Place, Goring By Sea,

Worthing, BN12 4DG

07443 631651

www.worthingsailingclub.co.uk

Sundays 13 & 27

Miniature Steam Running Day Field Place, The Boulevard,

Worthing, BN13 1NP

07974 980138






second and fourth Sunday of

each month.

Sunday 13

High Salvington Windmill Annual FeteFurze Road, Worthing,

BN13 3BP

01903 266628


The Summer Annual

Fete. Traditional Fete

including Morris Dancing,

Plant Stall, Tea/Cakes, Ice

Creams, Tombola, Skittles,

Raffle, Roller Coaster,

Plate Smashing.


Tuesday 15

In the Summertime with the Rowland Singers Emmanuel Church,

St Michaels Road,

Worthing, BN11 4SD

01903 238792

www.emmanuelurc.net

The Rowland Singers Choral

Society will perform popular

and easy-listening music

and will be joined by special

guests The Stewart Singers.

Tuesday 15 – Sunday 20

Rainbow Shakespeare in Highdown Gardens – Julius Caesar Littlehampton Road, Ferring,

Worthing, BN12 6PG

01903 203598

www.rainbow-theatre.com

Saturday 16 – Tuesday 27

Stevens Fun Fair*Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

07860 800723

www.stevensfunfair.co.uk

Come and join us in all the

fun at the fair. Don’t miss this

great show with all the latest

thrill rides, kiddies rides and

side shows etc. A great day

out for all the family.

Thursday 17 – Monday 28

Worthing Lions Festival Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

01903 502807

07974 671662

www.worthinglions.co.uk/

festivalprogramme.html

The annual Worthing Lions

Festival returns for another

year. Lots of fun with events

for all the family. Events marked with * are all part of Worthing Lions Festival.

Saturday 19

France at Home Traditional French Market

Southwick Square,

Southwick, BN42 4FW

01273 263152

A traditional French Market

comes to Southwick.

Saturday 19

Broadwater Carnival Broadwater Green, Ardsheal

Road, Worthing, BN14 7RN

01903 237719

Welcome to Broadwater

Carnival, a well established

annual tradition with a vast

array of stalls, live music

and more.


Saturday 19

Car Boot Sale - Sussex Sailability & Hove & Adur Sea CadetsAdur Recreation

Ground, Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

01273 594697

Saturday 19

My Favourite Things... Handmade & Vintage Summer FairThe Parish Rooms,

(opposite Broadwater Green),

Broadwater, Worthing,

BN14 9DE

01903 823550

www.myfavouritethingsfairs.blogspot.co.uk

Saturday 19

Splash FM Garden Party*Steyne Gardens,

Worthing, BN11 3DU

01903 233005

www.splashfm.com/gardenparty

The Splash FM Garden

Party is back! Enjoy a

great evening of music

in Worthing’s

Steyne Gardens.

Saturday 19 & Wednesday 23

National Gardens Scheme - 6 Plantation Rise6 Plantation Rise,

Worthing, BN13 2AH

01903 262206

www.ngs.org.uk

Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27

Rainbow Shakespeare in Highdown Gardens – As you Like It

Littlehampton Road, Ferring,

Worthing, BN12 6PG

01903 203598

www.rainbow-theatre.com

Saturday 26

Car Boot Sale - Worthing Samaritans & Brighton SamaritansAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

07795 002589


Commercial Market* Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

01903 261834


A commercial market will

be held as part of this years

Worthing Lions Festival.


Saturday 26

Fire Station Open Day*Ardsheal Road, Nr.

Broadwater Road,

Worthing, BN14 7RN

01903 228441

www.worthinglions.co.uk/festivalprogramme

Part of the Worthing

Festival. Come and see

behind the scenes of how

your ‘working’ Fire &

Rescue Service operates.

Saturday 26

Fireworks*Worthing Pier,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

07919 245336


The display will be from

the end of the Pier at

approximately 10pm.


Saturday 26

Italia in Piazzas Italian Food Market in ShorehamEast Street,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5DG

01273 263152

Saturday 26

Light Ride - Motorcycles*

Steyne Gardens,

Worthing, BN11 3DZ

01903 502807


The Light Ride is a popular

part of the evening – leading

up to the great fireworks

display at the end of the

Pier. The light ride will set off

from Sea Lane Cafe at 21.30

and make its way along the

seafront towards the Pier.


Saturday 26

Worthing Filipino Festival Homefield Park,

Worthing, BN11 2HZ

07823 883830

The Worthing Filipino

Community presents

a celebration of the

Philippines in Worthing.

Music, organised sports,

food stalls, bouncy

castle, BBQ and picnics.

Sunday 27

American Rod & Custom Car Show*

Steyne Gardens,

Worthing, BN11 3DU

07903 049489


A popular display of

American Cars, Hotrods,

Dragsters, Harley

Davidson bikes & more all

on display in the Steyne.

This is great family fun

and you get up close to

these amazing vehicles.

Sunday 27

Seafront Charity Market* Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

01903 502807


Sunday 27

Worthing Bus Rally* Grand Avenue / West

Parade, Worthing, BN11 5AP

www.worthingbusrally.co.uk

A day of nostalgia with

vehicle displays, Enthusiast

Society information, and a

chance to ride on buses old

and new on the free bus

services.

Tuesday 29

CircusSeen Circus Funday

Homefield Park,

Worthing

07511 372939

circusseen.org


Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Fund, Creative Waves are commemorating the centenary of WW1 with a free, Interactive Discovery Trail throughout July – August.Fifteen town centre

venues feature on the free

trail guide which will be

available from Visit Worthing

at the end of June.

07767 077418

www.creativewaves.co.uk

Saturdays 2, 9 & 16

Last Summer of Peace- Southwick in the summer of 1914



Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164


Saturday 2

Car Boot Sale - Worthing Churches Homeless Projects

Broadwater Green,

Nr Ardsheal Road,

Worthing, BN14 7RN

01903 286484


Broadwater Cemetery Tours

South Farm Road,

Worthing, BN14 8HU

01903 267227

www.fbwc.co.uk




people buried here?


Sunday 3

High Salvington Windmill - Car Club Day

Furze Road, High Salvington,

Worthing, BN13 3BP

01903 264409


Car Visiting Day.

Open afternoon with

guided tours of the mill,

granary and wind pump.

Monday 4

On Location Film Festival - Oh! What a Lovely WarThe Pier, Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

07766 773 764

Your chance to watch some

classic films in a setting that

matches the film subject.

Monday 4

Adur Outdoor Activities Centre Open DayBrighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

01273 462928

www.aoac.org.uk

Wednesday 6 – Friday 8 & Sunday 10 – Sunday 17

Circus WonderlandAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

07932 655 264

www.circuswonderland.co.uk

Circus magic with clowns,

puppets, jugglers, trapeze

and acrobats. No animals.


Wednesday 6

Highdown Hike from West Worthing Tennis ClubTitnore Way, The Street,

Worthing, BN13 3RT

01903 755266

www.worthingstriders.co.uk

Wednesday 6

Play Day Southwick Recreation,

Ground, Croft Avenue,

Southwick, BN42 4AA

01273 263319

www.playday.org.uk

Play Day encompasses all

things Play. Sports, activities

and fun fair rides for all the

family to try.

Wednesday 6

Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Concert – Ryan EdwardsQueen Street Centre, Queen


01903 691888

www.organfax.co.uk




of guest artists.

Saturday 9

Car Boot Sale - Worthing ScopeBroadwater Green,

Nr Ardsheal Road,

Worthing, BN14 7RN

01903 522399

Saturdays 9, 16, 23, 30

Southwick’s Great WarManor Cottage Heritage


Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164


Sundays 10 & 24


Worthing, BN13 1NP

07974 980138






second and fourth Sunday of

each month.

Tuesday 12 – Friday 15

VIBE National Triples BowlsBeach House Park, Brighton

Road, Worthing, BN11 2EJ

0208 985 6245

www.vibowlsengland.org.uk/page20.html


Sunday 17

Southern Classics Society - Classic Car ShowWorthing Rugby Football

Club, Roundstone Lane,

Angmering, Littlehampton,

BN16 4AX

07976 259290

southernclassics.org.uk

Saturdays 23 & 30

Wick Theatre Company, over 60 years performing



Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164


Saturday 23

Car Boot Sale - Rotary Club of West WorthingBroadwater Green,

Nr Ardsheal Road,

Worthing, BN14 7RN

01903 522399



Shoreham River FestCoronation Green and other

locations, Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5ZE

01273 263152

www.shorehamriverfest.co.uk

A weekend of family fun around and about the River Adur. Live Music - Food & Drink events - River Activities - Art & Culture - Family entertainment. A celebration of Shoreham’s community, the river, its history and

its environs.


Worthing Food & Drink FestivalPavilion Theatre & Worthing

Promenade, BN11 3PX

01903 203252

07738 55011 | 01903 206206

www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

The 3rd Worthing Food & Drink Festival. Featuring guest chef Rosemary Shrager.

Monday 25

Bank Holiday Market

Beach Green Lancing,

Brighton Road, Lancing,

BN15 8AU

07749 857575

07971 738239


A great day out for all the family on Lancing seafront with up to 450 stalls.

Monday 25

Worthing Rotary Carnival ProcessionGrand Avenue - Steyne

Gardens, Worthing, BN11 3PX

01903 246335

www.worthing-rotary.org

This annual Worthing

highlight returns; an

afternoon of fun for all the

family. Make sure you’re in

position so you don’t miss

a thing.

Monday 25 – Saturday 6 September

Worthing Unified Open Bowls TournamentBeach House Park, Lyndhurst

Road, Worthing, BN11 2EJ

01903 505149

www.worthingunifiedbowls.co.uk

Worthing hosts a “Unified

Open Bowls Tournament”

where men and women can

test their skills in competition

against each other.

All spectators welcome.

No admission charge.


Wednesday 27 - Sunday 31

Sompting Community Fun Week

Sompting Recreation

Ground, West Street,

Sompting, BN15 0BU

07795 483277

www.s-c-c.org.uk communityweek.htm

A FREE week of activities for

all ages of the community.

Thursday 28

Sense and Sensibility - Outdoor Theatre

Field Place, Worthing

01903 244034

Tickets: £14 (Adult), £10

(Child), £42 (Family –

2 adults and 2 children).

Join Field Place and

Chapterhouse Theatre

Company this summer for

an evening of Regency

wonderment.

Saturday 30

Car Boot Sale - Worthing Lions ClubBroadwater Green,

Nr Ardsheal Road,

Worthing, BN14 7RN

01903 502807


Shoreham AirshowShoreham Airport,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5FF

01273 441545

www.shorehamairshow.co.uk

The 2014 Shoreham Airshow

will be the 25th event with

air displays and extensive

static displays, arena

displays, classic cars and

trade stalls throughout the

weekend. A real family day

out with lots of attractions.


Wednesday 3

Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Concerts – Michael WooldridgeQueen Street Centre, Queen


01903 691888

www.organfax.co.uk




of guest artists.

Saturdays 6, 13, 20 & 27

Wick Theatre Company, over 60 years performing



Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164


Saturday 6

Car Boot Sale - 3rd Shoreham Sea ScoutsAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

01273 462991



Worthing, BN14 8HU

01903 267227

www.fbwc.co.uk




people buried here?

Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27

Southwick’s Great War



Southwick, BN42 4AD

01273 465164



Sundays 7, 14 & 21

High Salvington Windmill Open Day

Furze Road, High Salvington,

Worthing, BN13 3BP

01903 772887








Open 2.30pm to 5pm.


children free!

Sunday 14

Autumn Crafts Day

Thursday 11 – Sunday 14

Heritage Open DaysVarious Venues in Worthing.

07836 675472

Heritage Open Days

celebrates England’s

fantastic architecture and

culture by offering free

access to properties that

are usually closed to the

public or normally charge

for admission.

Friday 12 – Saturday 13

Findon Sheep Fair and Village FestivalNepcote Lane, Findon,

Worthing, BN14 0SF

01903 264161

www.findonsheepfair.co.uk

The Findon Sheep Fair

itself is Saturday 13th

September on Nepcote

Green. Information yet to

be announced.


Friday 12

Waverley Paddle Steamer SailingCoach pick up at The Pier,


BN11 3PX

0845 130 4647

www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Sunday 14

Antiques and Collectors FairWorthing Leisure Centre,

Worthing, BN12 4ET

01903 502237

www.worthingleisure.co.uk/worthingleisure/news-and-events/subjectbody,121291,en.html

Sundays 14 & 28


Worthing, BN13 1NP

07974 980138


Friday 19

Nik Kershaw - The “me, myself and I tour”St Pauls Arts Centre,

55b Chapel Road,

Worthing, BN11 1EE

01903 368967

www.stpaulsworthing.co.uk

Saturday 20

Car Boot Sale - Nautical Training Corps & Davison Youth Concert BandAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LT

01903 756306

Saturday 20

Coastal Fair & Big Beach CleanMarine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

01903 205363

www.transitiontownworthing.ning.com/events

Come along and find

out more about marine

conservation and make

a difference to your local

environment!


Thursday 25

Waverley Paddle Steamer SailingCoach pick up by The Pier,

Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PX

0845 130 4647

www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Saturday 27

Adur Lifestyle & Wellbeing EventCoronation Green

(High Street),

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5ZE

01273 263152

www.adur-worthing.gov.uk

A fun festival for the

whole family involving

many local health and

activity organisations

and businesses.

Saturday 27

Car Boot Sale - Friends of Herons Dale Primary & Swiss Gardens PrimaryAdur Recreation Ground,

Brighton Road,

Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5LT

01273 596904


Worthing 2014 Model Railway ExhibitionDurrington High School,

The Boulevard,

Worthing, BN13 1LA

07050 157119


Wednesday 1

Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Concert – John MannQueen Street Centre, Queen


01903 691888

www.organfax.co.uk


organ and keyboard music



Saturday 4

France at Home Traditional French Market at ShorehamEast Street & St Mary’s

Road,Shoreham-by-Sea,

BN43 5DG

01273 263152

France at Home is a well

established team, having

initiated the very first French

Market to be held in the UK

as long ago as 1994.


Saturday 4


Worthing, BN14 8HU

01903 267227

www.fbwc.co.uk

Why not join one of our

tours of the cemetery and

find out about some of the

notable people buried here?

Sunday 5

Vintage Wedding FairThe Dome, Marine Parade,

Worthing, BN11 3PT

01903 823112

www.bellesevents.co.uk/

the-dome-worthing-vintage-wedding-fair/

You and your wedding party

can come along and see the

venue in all it’s glory, full of

vintage inspired suppliers

from the local area that can

create a stunning backdrop

for your day.

Friday 5

France at Home Traditional French MarketSouthwick Square,

Southwick, BN42 4FW

01273 263152

Saturday 11

Trial by Jury & Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatEmmanuel Church,

St Michaels Road,

Worthing, BN11 4SD

01903 238792

emmanuelurc.net

Sunday 12


Worthing, BN13 1NP

07974 980138



popular steam train rides

at Field Place continues

right through the summer

on the second and fourth

Sunday of each month.

Sunday 19

Worthing Seafront 10KWorthing Rowing Club,


BN11 3PN

0797 783 1519

www.mccpromotions.com

www.visitworthing.co.uk

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