1. What’s On Guide Summer and Autumn 2011
June
Arundel • Bognor Regis • Littlehampton
What’s On
www.arun.gov.uk/events
2. June June
Littlehampton Folk, The Angmering Chorale’s Crafty Potter Craft Fair
Inside you will find a wide range
Roots & Arts Festival Summer Concert 4 Jun, 1 Oct 2011. 10am to 4pm
of information on events and 1 to 5 Jun 2011 2 Jun 2011. 7:30pm to 9:30pm Rustington Church Hall,
entertainment held within the Arun Various locations in Littlehampton Arundel Cathedral, Arundel The Street BN16 3NL
District from June through to October E: steixeira@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk T: 01903 724836 T: 01903 773125
2011. If you would like to know more Features local artists and musicians from the E: sheilaethomas@tiscali.co.uk E: craftypotter@btinternet.com
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about any of the events listed, area as well as nationally acclaimed acts. W: www.theangmeringchorale.org/ul Sale of Sussex hand-made crafts including
including prices, please contact Presenting ‘Zimbe’ - Alexander L’Estrange and paintings and cards, ceramics, embroidery,
organisers direct. The Littlehampton Academy ‘A Little Jazz Mass’ - Bob Chilcott conducted cane work, shell craft and jewellery.
‘A’ Level Art Exhibition by MD George Jones featuring The Alexander
You can also view these and more on 1 to 6 Jun 2011. 10am to 4pm L’Estrange Jazz Quintet, St Hugh of Lincoln Harbour Festival Weekend
the Arun District Council website Look and Sea Centre, School Choir and Shoreham Academy Singers. 4 & 5 Jun 2011.
www.arun.gov.uk/whatson. Littlehampton BN17 5AW Littlehampton Harbour, RNLI station,
For further details on events within
T: 01903 718984 River Arun Ironman Swim Arun Yacht Club, Look and Sea Centre,
E: sue-lookandsea@hotmail.co.uk 4 Jun 2011. 2pm to 3pm Littlehampton Town Council
the Arun District, please contact
W: www.lookandsea.co.uk RNLI Lifeboat Station, T: 01903 721215
Phil Graham, Events Development Exciting work in digital and traditional media. Littlehampton BN17 5AT E: Harbour@littlehampton.org.uk
Officer telephone 01903 737858 or E: info@rawenergypursuits.co.uk W: www.littlehampton.org.uk
email events@arun.gov.uk. W: www.rawenergypursuits.co.uk RNLI interactive displays, Arun Yacht Club
3.8km river swim from Ford Marina to the RNLI open day, Look and Sea family fun with Punch
NSPCC Food and Craft Market Lifeboat Station. and Judy, sea fishing competition, HMS
1 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug 2011. 9am to 12noon Ranger and Sussex Sea fisheries vessels
Conservative Hall, East Preston Sunday ‘Songs of Praise’ by Edwin James
T: 01903 716191 Choir and Action Boat Rib Rides.
E: annecol45@sky.com
Stalls including Jennie’s jams, jewellery, Guild of Village Craftsmen
embroidery and wooden goods, cakes, 4 & 5 Jun 2011. 10am to 5pm
chutneys and eggs. Norfolk Centre, Mill Road, Arundel
Pirate Day
Book .com FR
T: 07714 341631
Summer afternoon Racing
ENT EE
2 Jun, 2 Aug 2011. 10am to 4pm E: minnie.gray@talktalk.net
1 Jun 2011. 2:30pm to 5:35pm Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB online RY! Exhibition and sale by local craft groups.
Fontwell Park Racecourse, T: 01903 882173
Fontwell BN18 0SX E: info@arundelcastle.org Located next to the sandy beach Harbour Days
T: 01243 543335 W: www.arundelcastle.org and marina at Littlehampton. 4 & 5 Jun 2011. 12noon to 4pm
E: info@fontwellpark.co.uk Have-a-go fencing and archery with the pirates Look and Sea Centre,
W: www.fontwellpark.co.uk of Raven Tor - Living to the sandy beach
Located next History Group. Rides & attractions include the Littlehampton BN17 5AW
and marina at Littlehampton. Caterpillar Coaster, Adventure Golf, T: 01903 718984
Pottery Fun for Families Tuesday Yoga for Water Chute and Indoor soft play area. E: info@lookandsea.co.uk
1 & 2 Jun 2011. 2pm to 4pm Ordinary & attractions include the
Rides People! W: www.lookandsea.co.uk
Littlehampton Museum, 2 Jun to 25 Oct 2011. 10amAdventure Golf,
Caterpillar Coaster, to 11:30am With its ‘new England’ fishing village Family fun including Punch and Judy,
Littlehampton, BN17 5EW Rowland Rank Centre, off Martlets play
Water Chute and Indoor soft
setting, and stunning views of the majorettes, fairground striker and town trail.
T: 01903 738100 area.
roundabout, Aldwick harbour, this attraction offers a great
E: museum@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk T: 07904 928951
With its ‘new England’ fishing village
W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk E: msimmons7@waitrose.com
day out for the whole family.
setting, and stunning views of the
Create and decorate simple pottery shapes, Feel harbour, thisgentle, regular exercise.
the benefits of attraction offers a
aimed at ages 5-13 years. Not during school holidays. whole family.
great day out for the Littlehampton, West Sussex
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3. June June
Antique & Collectors Fair East Preston Bersted Brooks Open Day with
5 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 2 Oct 2011. Senior Fitness Display Evening Barbeque & Activities
10am to 4pm 6 Jun 2011. 1pm to 2pm 11 Jun 2011. 11am to 4pm & from 6pm to 9pm
The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, The East Preston and Kingston Village Hall, Bersted Brooks, Rowan Way,
Rustington BN16 3HB Sea Road, East Preston Bognor Regis PO22 9RP
T: 01903 734112 T: 01903 721563 T: 07771 540184 or 01243 860034
E: arunfairs@hotmail.co.uk E: Sampsonfitness@live.co.uk E: berstedbrooks@forestknights.co.uk
W: www.arunfairs.com W: westsussexfitness.com W: www.berstedbrooks.wordpress.com
A public display of senior citizen’s exercises from A country and nature-themed event, including
Sunday afternoon Concerts Salsacise to healthy exercises for good health. wood turning, pond dipping, bug hunting,
5, 12, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug 2011. birding sessions,
3pm to 4:30pm Creative Arts Studio Exhibition live owls, a display
Hotham Park Bandstand, 6 to 10 Jun 2011. 10am to 3:30pm beehive, Arun’s Play
Bognor Regis PO21 1HN No.64, The High Street, Rangers, Gym Joey,
East Preston Festival T: 01243 825535 Bognor Regis PO21 1SP various stalls, plus
4 to 12 Jun 2011 E: sueholmes@bognorregis.gov.uk T: 01243 838535 light refreshments.
Various locations in East Preston W: www.bognor-tc.com E: loup@aldingbournetrust.co.uk In the evening there
T: Ray Leggett, Chairman - 01903 770788 Southdowns Concert Band – 5 June W: www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk will be a barbeque
E: randjleggett@supanet.com Bognor Regis Concert Band – 12 June Many unique pieces on display and for sale. followed by a
This is the 30th year of the Festival. There will Bourne Concert Band of Woking – 19 June The Grand Opening will be on Monday 6 June, mothing session
be events going on every day including the Lancing Brass band of the 6.30pm. and possibly a bat
usual favourites, such as the Phoenix Big Band Royal British Legion – 10 July walk.
and Party on the Green as well as the Festival Farnborough Concert Band – 14 August Summer Evening Racing
Procession on Saturday 11th. The Artists’ Trail, 9 Jun 2011. 6:30pm to 9pm Summer Fair
a new event last year, will be on again this time Fontwell Park Racecourse, 11 Jun 2011. 12noon to 4:30pm
as well as the popular Open Gardens and dog Visit Arun’s Award Winning Fontwell BN18 0SX Manor Farm, Church Lane,
show. T: 01243 543335 Eastergate, PO20 3UX
Blue Flag beaches this summer E: info@fontwellpark.co.uk T: 01243 553955
Party at the Oyster Pond W: www.fontwellpark.co.uk E: parishofabe@btinternet.com
5 Jun 2011. 2pm to 4pm W: www.parishofabe.org.uk
Oyster Pond, South Terrace, Littlehampton Make the most Guided Tours of East Preston A fun afternoon with many stalls, sideshows,
Parish Church
T: 01903 732063
E: steixeira@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
of our Award 10 Jun 2011. 2pm to 4pm
entertainment, dancing, food and
fairground organ.
St Mary’s Church, Vicarage Lane,
W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk Winning beaches East Preston BN16 2SP
Variety Club Day
Children’s activities with the Play Ranges, T: 01903 770943
waterwalkerz on the Pond, a story teller plus this summer E: jack.cogman@btinternet.com
11 Jun 2011. 11am to 4:30pm
live music. Harbour Park, Littlehampton BN17 5LL
Find out more about this ancient building and
T: 01903 721200
the history of East Preston. Meet outside the
Piano Sunday Lunch Spire Room of St Mary’s Church.
E: fun@harbourpark.com
5 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 2 Oct 2011 W: www.harbourpark.com
12noon to 3pm Luncheon on the Lawn Fun and games for all the family, costume
Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis PO22 7AH
T: 01243 827142
Littlehampton 10 Jun 2011. 12noon to 2pm
Vicarage Garden, 33 Vicarage Lane,
characters, Littlehampton Carnival Queen, the
Lions Club, Littlehampton Fire and Rescue
E: reservations@beachcroft-hotel.co.uk and East Preston BN16 2SP
T: 01903 770943
Service will be there with their fire engine etc.
W: www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk
Relax to Barbara playing cocktail style piano. Bognor Regis E: jack.cogman@btinternet.com
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4. June June
The Great Poppy Party Boat Jumble Proms in the Park Ferring Village Fair
11 Jun 2011. 10am to 3pm 12 Jun 2011. 10:30am to 5pm 18 Jun 2011. 7:30pm to 9:30pm 18 Jun 2011. 12noon to 4pm
Rustington Museum and Garden Cafe, Caffyn’s Field, Beach Road, Littlehampton Hotham Park Bandstand, Glebelands Recreation Ground, Ferring
Rustington, BN16 3NR T: 01903 761773/ 01903 732063 Bognor Regis PO21 1HW T: 07766 448131
T: 01903 788478 E: steixeira@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk T: 01243 825535 Includes vintage car show, dog and pet show,
E: museum@rustingtonpc.org W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk E: sueholmes@bognorregis.gov.uk annual village tug of war competition, teas,
W: www.rustingtonpc.org Buying a boat, chandlery or fishing tackle? W: www.bognorregis.gov.uk coffees, barbeque and beer tent.
Table top sale, grand raffle and Edwin James Then why not visit this event and grab a A rousing evening of entertainment by the
Choir singing wartime songs. Exhibition opens, fantastic bargain! Or book a stand and sell Bognor Regis Concert Band. Bring your chair Rustington Carnival
‘Unsung Heroes’ featuring stories of wartime your unwanted marine items. and picnic. 18 Jun 2011. 1pm to 5pm
bravery by members of the local community. Rustington Village & Recreation Ground,
Felpham Art Group - Annual Clymping Village Fete BN16 2PQ
Slindon Village Fete Exhibition 18 Jun 2011. 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm T: 01903 782366
11 Jun 2011. 2pm to 4:30pm 13 to 17 Jun 2011. 10am to 5pm Clymping Church BN17 5RB E: ozbeard@tiscali.co.uk
Slindon College, Top Road, The Norfolk Centre, Mill Road, Arundel T: 01903 722443 Procession, grand fete with stalls, arena
Slindon BN18 0RH T: Terry Collins - 01243-830066 E: carol.cashfield@gmail.com events and refreshments. Starting at 1pm from
T: Moira Richards 01243 814 735 E: terrycollins35@btopenworld.com W: www.cyfchurches.org.uk Holmes Lane with fete starting at 2pm.
W: www.slindon.com Original paintings by local artists, exhibition Cream teas, cakes and preserves, bric-a-
Home-made produce, cakes and preserves. and sale. brac, plant stall, rose competition, raffle, face Table Top Sale
Beer tent, hot dogs and teas. Chichester City painting, maypole dancing and children’s 18 Jun 2011.10am to 12noon
Band, pony rides and games for children. activities. In the evening barbeque and live jazz. St. Peter & Paul’s Church Hall,
The Street, Rustington
Mid Summer Steam Weekend
&
Tel: 01903 859347
11 & 12 Jun 2011. 10am to 5:30pm Home-made cakes on sale, tombola
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, and bric-a-brac.
Amberley BN18 9LT
T: 01798 831370 Middleton Art Group Summer
E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk Rustington Museum is Exhibition
W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk housed in a thatched cottage 18 & 19 Jun 2011. 10am to 6pm
in the heart of the village of
A selection of steam engines including road St. Nicholas Hall, Mill Road, Arundel
Rustington. The museum tells
rollers and traction engines. the fascinating story of the T: 01243 584399
village in days gone by. E: carole.keen@btinternet.com
Medieval Tournament Art exhibition, sale of paintings and prints.
11 & 12 Jun 2011. 10am to 4pm The Garden Café built in
the grounds of the museum,
Arundel Castle, Arundel BN18 9AB
serves tea, coffee, homemade
Dads Can Do
T: 01903 882173 vegetarian dishes, sandwiches, 19 Jun 2011. 10am to 5:30pm
E: info@arundelcastle.org cream teas, cakes and much Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre,
W: www.arundelcastle.org more. BN18 9LT
Archery, sword fighting, crafts, cooking, T: 01798 831370
story-telling. Knights and men at arms from Opening Times For further information: E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
the Raven Tor Living History Group. Tuesday - Saturday: Rustington Museum, W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
10.00 am - 4.00 pm 76-78 The Street, Treat dad to a day out on Father’s Day.
Monday and Rustington BN16 3NR
Traditional crafts on offer at the Museum with
Sunday: Closed Telephone 01903 788478
plenty of opportunity to let him near the train
www.rustingtonmuseum.org and steam engine.
Free Admission
museum@rustingtonpc.org
to Museum
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6. June Bognor Regis Town Council
June
Open Workshop and Exhibition Adam Swain: Centre Pieces
25 and 26 Jun 2011.10am to 5pm Installation/ Exhibition
Mettle Studios and Wood Design, 27 Jun to 11 Jul 2011. 10am to 4pm
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS
22 May, 5 June, 12 June, 19 June, Angmering BN16 4BD Look and Sea Centre,
10 July, 14 August. T: 07979 028074 Littlehampton BN17 5AW
Concerts on the Hotham Park Bandstand, Email: l.gibby@btinternet.com T: 01903 718984
beginning at 3 pm. W: www.lorrainegibby.com and E: sue@lookandsea.co.uk
www.fleurgrenier.co.uk W: www.lookandsea.co.uk
PROMS IN THE PARK 18 June Open workshops and exhibition of designer- Exciting site-specific installation in the Viewing
Rousing evening of free entertainment by the makers work, alongside the work of their guest Tower on the theme of the elements by this
Bognor Regis Concert Band, in the beautiful
artists. experienced artist.
surrounding of Hotham Park. Bring your chair
and picnic.
Guild of Village Craftsmen Felpham & Middleton
ARMED FORCES DAY EVENT 26 June 25 & 26 Jun 2011. 10am to 5pm Horticultural Society Talks
Event to mark Armed Forces Day, organised by Norfolk Centre, Mill Road, Arundel 28 Jun, 26 Jul, 27 Sep, 25 Oct 2011.
local Ex-service associations, cadet groups and T: 07714 341631 7:30pm to 9:30pm
the Town Council. Bands, exhibitions, displays E: minnie.gray@talktalk.net St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close,
in Waterloo Square Gardens and in Pier area. Exhibition and sale by local craft group. Felpham, PO22 7NU
BOGNOR REGIS CARNIVAL 3 July T: 01243 584843
Town Carnival, starting at West Park Bognor Regis Armed Forces Day 28 Jun ‘Exbury Gardens’
and finishing at Regis Centre Car Park. Celebration by Mr John Anderson
Entertainment before the Parade. Schools, 26 Jun 2011. 10am to 5pm
26 July ‘Look who is in the Garden’
community groups, clubs, individuals welcome. Pier area and Waterloo Square Gardens,
The theme is ‘Colours of the World’. Sing-a-Long-a-War Years by Jennifer Harmer
Bognor Regis, PO21 1SY
26 Jun 2011. 3pm to 5pm
T: 01243 825535 27 Sep ‘My Garden’
BESIDE THE SEASIDE St James Church Hall, Littlehampton
E: sueholmes@bognorregis.gov.uk by Mr Richard Thornton
(Hell & High Water) August 21 T: 01243 582330
A wacky beach event. Everything from W: www.bognorregis.gov.uk 25 Oct ‘Practical Propagation’
E: james.allen291@btinternet.com
Strongman Competition to boat races and Part of the national celebration for Armed by Mr Steve Bradley.
Come along and sing some of the all time
children’s activities. Forces Day, ex-service associations and
favourite songs of the war years with tea and
local cadet groups with music, displays and Regis Organ and Keyboard Club
HERITAGE OPEN WEEKEND cakes.
exhibitions. 29 Jun, 27 Jul 2011. 7.30pm to 10pm
September 8 – 11
A weekend to enjoy the rich heritage of the Pagham Open Gardens Jubilee Hall, Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6JA
Bognor Regis area, with guided tours and
Jazz Sunday Lunch 26 Jun 2011. 1:30pm to 5pm T: 01243 824070
walks around a number of venues. See Town 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 18 Sep, 30 Oct 2011. E: sueandjohn.scott@talktalk.net
Pagham Church Centre, Nyetimber Lane,
Council website for details. 12:30pm to 3pm
Pagham, PO213JT
Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis
T: 01243 263560
PO22 7AH
E: dave@david-k-smith.freeserve.co.uk
T: 01243 827142
A range of private gardens open for the
E: reservations@beachcroft-hotel.co.uk
afternoon. Refreshments served at the Church
W: www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk
and Copyhold Farm.
Enjoy a menu with the sound of ‘Take Five’ an
excellent jazz quintet.
For more details of any of these events
contact Bognor Regis Town Council
Events Department on 01243 825535 or
email sueholmes@bognorregis.gov.uk
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7. July The Look and Sea Centre has
plenty of new things to see. July
Along with our Heritage
Exhibition and Tower,
Art Exhibition Afternoon in the Park the Ship to Shore gallery
Fun on the Prom
2 Jul 2011. 10am to 4pm with Jam Tomorrow has a new display 16 Jul 2011. 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Spire Room, St Mary’s Church, 3 Jul, 14 Aug 2011. 2pm to 4pm. of early amusement Felpham Promenade, Felpham
East Preston BN16 2SP 3 Jul - Hotham Park, Bognor Regis equipment with T: 01243 827470
T: 01903 770943 14 Aug – Promenade, Bognor Regis opportunities to play E: clerk@felphampc.gov.uk
E: jack.cogman@btinternet.com T: 01243 555333. with old pennies. Laugh Family evening with the Tiny Tots Circus, Spirit
Exhibition showing the work of well known E: harry@vinsome.net along with the Laughing FM, barbeque & fireworks.
local artists. W: www.jamtomorrow.org Sailor, hear your fortune
Afternoon of popular music from 1940’s to read or view a pre war Jamie’s Wish Fun Day
Summer Fair modern. On promenade and park bandstands. Mutocope (moving 16 Jul 2011
pictures).
2 Jul 2011. 11am to 3pm Linden Park, Scout Hall,
Vicarage Garden, 33 Vicarage Lane, Littlehampton Carnival Admission price £2 adults, £1.50 students Littlehampton BN17 7BQ
East Preston BN16 2SP 9 Jul 2011. 10am to 10pm and seniors, £1 children and £5 families. T: 01903 714564
T: 01903 770943 Town Centre and surrounding area, Our riverside restaurant serves meals all day; E: traceterr@yahoo.co.uk
E: jack.cogman@btinternet.com Littlehampton breakfasts, fresh fish, gourmet burgers and more. W: www.jamieswish.co.uk
Tombola, plants, books, raffle, children’s T: 01903 716634 Drive a crane, baby competition, dog show,
games etc and refreshments with teas, coffee, E: fredahughes@aol.com Exhibition and restaurant American wrestling, barbeque, beer tent, tarot
cakes and ploughman’s lunches. W: www.littlehamptoncarnival.co.uk open every day from 8.30am cards, raffles, tombola, art exhibition and cake
A variety of entertainment during the day in the Look and Sea, Fishermans Quay, BN17 5AW stalls.
Peter Andre Live at Fontwell Park High Street, Littlehampton. The grand carnival 01903 718984 wwwlookandsea.co.uk
2 Jul 2011. 7pm to 11pm procession lines up at 4.30pm and moves off Lyminster Church Fete
Fontwell Park Racecourse, at 6pm, following nearby roads surrounding 16 Jul 2011. 2pm to 5pm
Fontwell BN18 0SX the town centre and ends at Southfields Tea Dance The Paddock, Lyminster BN17 7QH
T: 01243 543335 Recreational Ground with Coles Fun Fair. 15 Jul 2011. 2:30pm to 4:30pm T: 01903 714822
E: info@fontwellpark.co.uk Conservative Hall, East Preston E: marray30@tiscali.co.uk
W: www.fontwellpark.co.uk Railway Gala Weekend T: 01903 716191 Summer fete with stalls which include cakes
Peter Andre brings his electrifying live show 9 & 10 Jul 2011. 10am to 5:30pm E: annecol45@sky.com and preserves, raffle, tombola, plants, games
to Fontwell Park for one incredible open-air Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, The NSPCC Tea Dance. including coconut shy, plus entertainment to
concert. Amberley BN18 9LT include Robbie the Magician.
T: 01798 831370 St. Mary Magdalene Church
Bognor Regis Town Carnival E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk Summer Fete Beach Beasties
3 Jul 2011. 2:30pm to 10pm W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 16 Jul 2011. 2pm to 4pm 16 Jul 2011. 5pm to 6:30pm
Seafront, Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis Steam, diesel and electric locomotives will be South Bersted Church Hall, Bersted Street, Pagham Spit Car Park,
West Park, Aldwick PO21 1LD in action, plus model railways and preservation Bognor Regis PO22 9QD Harbour Rd, Pagham
T: 01243 825535 displays. T: 01243 824410 T: 01243 641508
E: sueholmes@bognorregis.gov.uk E: celia.basford@sky.com E: paghamnr@westsussex.gov.uk
W: www.bognorregis.gov.uk Pull the other one W: www.southbersted.org.uk W: www.westsussex.gov.uk/pagham
Carnival parade will form up in West Park. by Norman Robbins Raffle, tombola, bottle stall, books, toys, harbour
Parade begins at 2.30pm, leaving West Park 13 to 16 Jul 2011. 7:30pm to 10pm children’s games, crafts and gifts, bric-a-brac, Low tide dipping for all ages, discover the
and into Marine Drive West, Park Road, The Windmill Entertainment Centre, plants, cakes and refreshments. underwater world of our shingle shores.
Aldwick Road, and The Esplanade, finishing Littlehampton BN17 5LH
in the Regis Centre Car Park. Activities will T: 01903 722224
be taking place in the Regis Centre car park E: info@stage-door.org.uk
during the day. W: www.stage-door.org.uk
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8. July July
Coffee Morning Pirates & Smugglers Weekend The Barn Choir in Concert Classic Car Summer Picnic
16 Jul, 17 Sep, 15 Oct 2011.10am to 12noon 16 & 17 Jul 2011. 10am to 4pm 18 Jul 2011. 7:30pm to 9pm 24 Jul 2011. 10am to 5:30pm
Mosse Hall behind St Richard’s Church, Arundel Castle, Arundel BN18 9AB St. Joseph’s Convent Chapel, East Street, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre,
Aldwick, Bognor Regis PO21 3AT T: 01903 882173 Littlehampton BN17 6AU Amberley BN18 9LT
T: 01243 262049 E: info@arundelcastle.org T: 07986 183948 T: 01798 831370
E: lawson@nagel.me.uk W: www.arundelcastle.org E: thebigdishman@yahoo.co.uk E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
W: www.aldwick.org.uk Will the King’s Men succeed in catching W: www.franciscan.co.uk/pgebarnchoir W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Come along for some lovely cake, a nice cup the smugglers? Will you be attacked by the The Barn Choir includes light music ranging Exhibitors will be showing their classic cars
of tea and plenty of chatting! Various items for highwayman, the elusive ‘Shadow’? Which of from Copeland to Sinatra to J S Bach. built between 1955 and 1983 period.
sale with a raffle. the pirates will survive their duels? Bring a picnic!
Organ Recital
International Bognor Birdman Christine Shephard Photography 21 Jul 2011. 7:30pm to 9:30pm Funhouse Playscheme
16 & 17 Jul 2011 Exhibition St Mary Magdalene Church, Church Lane, 25 to 29 Jul 2011. 10am to 12:30pm
Seafront and Pier, Bognor Regis 16 to 30 Jul 2011. 10am to 4pm Lyminster BN17 7QJ The Wickbourne Centre,
E: barryjennyjones@yahoo.co.uk Look and Sea Centre, T: 01903 714822 Littlehampton BN17 7DZ
W: www.birdman.org.uk Littlehampton BN17 5AW E: marray30@tiscali.co.uk T: 01903 276840
The event’s 31st year in Bognor Regis. T: 01903 718984 The internationally acclaimed organist E: office@aruncommunitychurch.com
E: sue-lookandsea@hotmail.co.uk Thomas Trotter. W: www.aruncommunitychurch.com
W: www.lookandsea.co.uk
A return visit by this popular photographer Annie Get Your Gun Concert Wick Week
showing lovely new photos. 23 Jul 2011. 7:30pm to 10pm 25 to 30 Jul 2011
St James the Great Church, Littlehampton Various locations around the Wick Area,
Arundel Proms Concert T: 01243 582330 Littlehampton
17, 24, 31 Jul, 7, 14 Aug 2011. 2pm to 4pm E: james.allen291@btconnect.com T: 01903 732063
Jubilee Gardens, Arundel The Edwin James Festival Choir present ‘Annie E: rparfitt@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
W: www.arundel-proms.co.uk get your Gun’ Concert. W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Southdown Concert Band – 17 Jul A record breaking 52 sessions to choose from
Littlehampton Concert Band – 24 Jul Rox Music & Arts Free Festival throughout the week, from playschemes to
Adur Concert Band – 31 Jul 23 & 24 Jul 2011. 1pm to 10:30pm outdoor events. Some of the highlights include
West Chiltington Silver Band – 7 Aug Royal Norfolk Hotel Grounds & seafront, skittles at Wick Hall, craft and a Party on the
Worthing Silver Concert Band – 14 Aug Bognor Regis PO21 2LH Pitch at Wick Football Club on the last day of
Bring a picnic and enjoy some great music. T: 01243 863769 the week-long activities.
E: info@the-rox.org
Felpham Art Group - Seafront W: www.the-rox.org Medieval Encampment & Jousting
Exhibitions Showcasing the best of the region’s unsigned, 26 to 31 Jul 2011. 10am to 4pm
17 Jul to 28 Aug 2011. 10am to 5pm named bands and performers. 4 stages, 2 Arundel Castle, Arundel BN18 9AB
Greensward, east of Blakes Road/ dance venues, art exhibition, market, fringe T: 01903 882173
Promenade, Felpham garden and fun fair. E: info@arundelcastle.org
T: Terry Collins 01243 830066 W: www.arundelcastle.org
E: terrycollins35@btopenworld.com Experience the sights and sounds of an
Art exhibition and sale, various paintings, historic medieval encampment. Chat to the
original art by local artists. knights and men-at-arms of Raven Tor Living
History Group and marvel at their skills.
Experience the thrill of the joust as the knights
of Destrier Historical Re-enactments fight for
honour and glory.
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9. July August
Children’s Holiday Club British Aquathlon Championships Victorian Weekend
26 to 29 Jul 2011. 10am to 12noon 30 Jul 2011. 12noon to 1pm 6 & 7 Aug 2011. 10am to 5:30pm
Opengate Church, Victoria Drive, Littlehampton Marina - Amberley Museum & Heritage
Bognor Regis PO21 2TD Boat House Cafe BN17 5DS Centre BN18 9LT
T: 01243 821891 E: info@rawenergypursuits.co.uk T: 01798 831370
E: office@opengate.org.uk W: www.rawenergypursuits.co.uk E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
W: www.opengate.org.uk 750m River Swim and 5km Run (Aquathlon). W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Holiday club for children aged 5-11. Come and Swimming in the River Arun and then run Traditional games, activities and
enjoy a time of fun, stories, crafts, games and along Ferry Road before returning to the finish vehicles recreating the flavour of
stage led activities. There is a free barbeque outside the Boat House Cafe. the Victorian era with fairground
for the families on Friday evening. operating on the Saturday evening
Wheels 11 only.
Angmering People & Places - an 30 & 31 Jul 2011. 10am to 5pm
illustrated talk Littlehampton Seafront, Littlehampton
August Activity Day Hotham Park Country Fair
28 Jul 2011. 2:30pm to 4pm T: 07932 176051 6 & 7 Aug 2011. 11am to 5pm
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug 2011. 10am to 5:30pm
John de Bohun Hall, Woodlands Centre, E: keith@upfrontevents.co.uk Hotham Park, Bognor Regis PO21 1HW
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre,
Rustington, BN16 3HB W: www.wheelsevent.co.uk E: anne62@sky.com
Amberley BN18 9LT
T: 01903 784792 A fun packed event for all the family with Two days of fun for all the family with craft
T: 01798 831370
An illustrated talk by Neil Rogers-Davis from classic cars, local dealerships, motorbike stalls, live music and entertainment, side-
E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
Angmering who will be sharing his knowledge and bike displays, mini car circuits, American shows, horse-drawn rides, children’s activities,
W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
of the history of the village. trucks and novelty cycles! variety of food, beer and tea tent.
‘Hands on’ traditional crafts and skills for
accompanied children.
Bognor Regis Summer Exhibition Microcar & Scooter Rally Sandcastle Competition
30 Jul to 5 Aug 2011. 10am to 5pm 31 Jul 2011. 10am to 5:30pm 8 Aug 2011. 12noon to 1pm
‘Get Crafty!’
Norfolk Centre, Mill Road, Arundel Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Seafront, between East Beach Cafe and
3, 17 Aug 2011. 1pm to 4pm
T: 01243 820933 Amberley BN18 9LT Harbour Park, Littlehampton
Littlehampton Museum BN17 5EW
Art exhibition and sale of paintings in all media T: 01798 831370 T: 01903 732063
T: 01903 738100
by Bognor Regis artists. E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk E: steixeira@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
E: museum@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Without Walls A display of micro-cars and three-wheelers
An afternoon of Exotic Egyptian Mysteries for Sandcastle competition with 3 categories:
30 Jul 2011. 4pm to 6pm such as the BMW Isetta Bubble Car, together under 5s, under 11s and over 11s. The most
all the family.
Heo Green & Chilgrove House, with a number of classic scooters such as the creative sculptures in each category will win
Wick BN17 7JD Lambretta.
Summer of Art - Mixed Show prizes. Registration starts at 11am.
T: 01903 276840
4 to 6 Aug 2011. 10am to 5pm
E: office@aruncommunitychurch.com Middleton Fete Zimmer Stewart Gallery, ‘Get Crafty!’
W: www.aruncommunitychurch.com 31 Jul 2011. 12noon to 4:30pm 10 Aug 2011. 1pm to 4pm
Arundel BN18 9DG
An open air summer celebration with music, Middleton Playing Field Shrubbs Drive, The Wickbourne Centre,
T: 01903 885867
fun, games, bouncy castles and barbeque Middleton-on-Sea Littlehampton BN17 7DZ
E: info@zimmerstewart.co.uk
refreshments for sale. T: 01243 584254 T: 01903 738100
W: www.zimmerstewart.co.uk
E: rosemary.j.phillips@gmail.com E: museum@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Summer mixed exhibition, including paintings,
Arena events, craft fayre, dog show and car W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
prints, ceramics and sculpture in the garden.
boot sale. ‘Vicious Vikings’ come along to our fun filled
Viking themed afternoon, with historical
displays and craft for all the family.
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10. August August
Littlehampton Musical Comedy Arundel Festival Beside the Seaside
Society presents Annie 19 to 29 Aug 2011 21 Aug 2011. 12noon to 5pm
10 to 14 Aug 2011 Various locations in Arundel Bognor Regis Seafront, Bognor Regis
Windmill Theatre, T: 01903 882173 PO21 1LD
Littlehampton BN17 5LM W: www.arundelfestival.co.uk T: 01243 825535
T: 01903 730775 or 01903 722224 E: sueholmes@bognorregis.gov.uk
Littlehampton Musical Comedy Society St Richard’s Art Club Exhibition Taking place on the beach and promenade
present the heart warming rags to riches 20 Aug 2011 area, activities including a Strong Man event
musical Annie. St Richard’s Church, Gossamer Lane, and a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.
Aldwick PO21 3AT
Children’s Art & Craft Workshop T: 01243 262049 Middleton Art Group Festival
11 Aug 2011. E: lawson@nagel.me.uk Exhibition
10:30am to 12:30pm & 2pm to 4pm W: www.aldwick.org.uk 22 to 29 Aug 2011. 10am to 6pm
Look and Sea Centre, Come and see what fantastic works of art our St. Nicholas Hall, Mill Road, Arundel
Littlehampton BN17 5AW artists have produced in Aldwick. Paintings, T: 01243 584399
T: 01903 718984 cross-stitch, quilting and woodwork. E: carole.keen@btinternet.com
E: sue@lookandsea.co.uk Art exhibition and sale of paintings and prints.
W: www.lookandsea.co.uk Summer Ball
Another of our popular fun workshops for all 20 Aug 2011. 6:30pm to 11:59pm Space
children aged 4-11, run by a local artist. Beachcroft Hotel, Felpham PO22 7AH 22 to 26 Aug 2011
T: 01243 827142 Various locations around in Littlehampton
Punch & Judy Show Pagham on Parade E: reservations@beachcroft-hotel.co.uk T: 01930 732063
13 and 20 Aug 2011. 11am to 12noon W: www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk E: rparfitt@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
14 Aug 2011. 11am to 4pm
Littlehampton Museum BN17 5EW Enjoy a Pimms drink reception in the garden, W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Pagham Village Hall, Pagham Road,
T: 01903 738100 3 course gourmet dinner followed by cabaret A week of sports and art sessions for children
Pagham PO21 4NJ
E: museum@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk and dancing until late. aged 8-17 years living in the BN17 area.
T: 01243 266424
W: www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk Sports include football, tennis, croquet and
E: paghampc@gmail.com
The major summer exhibition at Littlehampton
W: www.paghamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Downland Art Society sailing. Art activities include dance, drama and
Museum celebrates the history of Punch &
Classic vehicle displays, stalls, catering,
Summer Exhibition creative projects.
Judy at the seaside. 20 to 29 Aug 2011. 9am to 5pm
entertainment for adults and children
throughout the day.
St Nicholas Hall, Mill Road, Arundel Shakespeare
Harley Davidson Day T: 07917 866268 25 to 27 Aug 2011. 5:30pm to 10pm
14 Aug 2011. 10am to 5:30pm E: quiggsie@hotmail.com Arundel Castle, The Collector Earl’s Garden,
Ladies evening with
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre W: www.downland.org Arundel BN18 9AB
the Magic of Motown
BN18 9LT Summer art exhibition. T: 01903 882173
18 Aug 2011. 5:20pm to 8pm
T: 01798 831370 E: admin@arundelcastle.org
Fontwell Park Racecourse BN18 0SX
E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
T: 01243 543335
Commercial Vehicle Day W: www.gbtheatre.com/arundelcastle.html
W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk 21 Aug 2011. 10am to 5:30pm 25th August - Romeo & Juliet
E: info@fontwellpark.co.uk
A chance to see a number of examples of Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre 26th August - Twelfth Night
W: www.fontwellpark.co.uk
these classic motorcycles. BN18 9LT 27th August - Romeo & Juliet
Join us for a fantastic evening at the races
T: 01798 831370
with all the excitement of Jump racing, betting
E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
facilities and a range of bar and food outlets.
W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
There will be a best dressed lady competition,
A selection of commercial vehicles on display.
fantastic entertainment and the Magic of
Motown playing live after racing.
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11. August September
Summer Fete Story Book Day Ale at Amberley Museum
27 Aug 2011. 1pm to 4pm 29 Aug 2011. 10am to 5:30pm 1 to 4 Sep 2011. 10am to 5:30pm
On the Beach at Pagham Yacht Club, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre
Pagham PO21 4SY BN18 9LT BN18 9LT
T: 01243 265014 or 01243 266694 T: 01798 831370 T: 01798 831370
E: rhoda@mason42.orangehome.co.uk E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk E: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
Come along and have a great time on the W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk W: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
beach, we have Tombola, Lucky Dip, Bric a Fun for the very young with free entry for every Good beer and industrial heritage - a great
Brac, face painting, barbeque, games and child dressed as a story book character. combination! Over 50 real ales to choose from.
fancy dress for children. Plus steam rollers, vintage buses, pumps and
Children’s Workshop - fire engines.
Bognor Regis Illuminations Gala Marine Masks
28 Aug 2011. 8:30pm to 10:15pm 30 Aug 2011. 2pm to 4pm Beachcroft Party Night
Seafront, Bognor Regis Look and Sea Centre, 3 Sep, 22 Oct 2011. 6:30pm to 11:59pm
T: 01243 862287 Littlehampton BN17 5AW Beachcroft Hotel, Felpham PO22 7AH
E: brsfl@btinternet.com T: 01903 718984 T: 01243 827142
Night time procession of decorated floats, E: sue@lookandsea.co.uk E: reservations@beachcroft-hotel.co.uk
groups, bands and individuals, all lit up! W: www.lookandsea.co.uk W: www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk
Leaving West Park and winding its way to the Another of our popular fun workshops for all Enjoy a 3 course gourmet dinner with dancing
Pier for a firework display at 10pm. Funfair on children aged 4-11 create seaside and fishy to ‘Voices in the Dark’ until late.
seafront all weekend. masks.
Last Night of the
Prom Style Concert
Visit Arun’s Award Winning 3 Sep 2011. 7:30pm to 10pm
St James the Great Church in East Ham
Green Flag parks this summer Road, Littlehampton
T: 01243 582330
E: james.allen291@btinternet.com Findon Sheep Fair
Make the most The Edwin James Orchestra and Choir present & Village Festival
9 & 10 Sep 2011. 10:30am to 5:30pm
Have you discovered the facilities an evening of songs from the musical theatre
of our Award of our £6 million Sports Centre located and film musicals with all your favourite prom Nepcote Green Findon Village,
on your doorstep in the grounds numbers. Findon BN14 0EL
Winning beaches of The Regis School? T: 01903 264161
Figure of 8 Family Race Day W: www.findonsheepfair.co.uk
this summer • 25m swimming pool offering lessons and
public sessions 4 Sep 2011. 2:10pm to 5:30pm Dances on both nights in the marquee.
Fontwell Park Racecouse BN18 0SX Fairground attractions, arts and craft stalls,
• State of the art, air conditioned fitness suite T: 01243 543335 punch and judy, morris dancers, sheep
• Dance studio with full aerobics and dance E: info@fontwellpark.co.uk shearing and judging, rare breed, companion
programme W: www.fontwellpark.co.uk dog show, fire safety display and a licensed bar.
• Huge range of children’s holiday and Come and experience a fantastic day out to
Littlehampton termtime classes. see eight races with plenty of free children’s
See our website for full facilities! entertainment.
and
Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis,
Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 5JD Tel: 01243 870000
www.arenasportscentre.com
e-mail: info@arenasportscentre.com
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