Shoreham Society
Events
The Shoreham Society organises many events each year. They include ‘town hall’ style meetings on major plans and developments that could impact Shoreham, regular talks on local campaigns, topical issues and Shoreham’s history, and social events for members, friends and guests. Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Events
Recent Events
 Jan 167:00 pm – 8:30 pm Saving Shoreham’s HistoryThe role of your local history website and the challenges for the future. |
 Oct 177:00 pm – 8:30 pm Two Corners, Three Buildings: |
 Sep 197:00 pm – 8:30 pm History of the Sussex Archaeological SocietyAn illustrated talk covering a brief history of the Sussex Archaeological Society. Founded in 1846, the Society is the oldest of its type in the country. The Society now opens and cares for a number of historic properties, museum collections and landscapes across the counties of East and West Sussex. |
 Jul 187:00 pm – 8:30 pm The Big Devolution DebateShould Sussex have its own Mayor? Should Shoreham by Sea be swallowed up by the city of Brighton and Hove? Just two of the thorny questions raised by the government’s new proposals for local government reorganisation. Find out more and have your say at The Big Devolution Debate. |
 Jun 207:00 pm – 8:30 pm Ropetackle StorytellersThe Ropetackle Storytellers, featuring local Forest School leader Heidi McNie, will be joining in the fun of the Tree Festival with their take on the folklore, myths and legends of Sussex. |
 May 167:00 pm – 9:00 pm Shoreham Society 2025 AGMThis year’s Annual General Meeting of the Shoreham Society will include the election of a new Chair and a new Secretary, a proposal about new members’ fees and local author, Martin Allen as guest speaker. |
 Apr 117:00 pm – 8:30 pm The Horsham-Shoreham Branch LineThis illustrated talk by Alan Barwick looks at the first railways in Sussex and what brought about the coming of branch line between Shoreham-by-Sea and Horsham. |
 Mar 217:00 pm – 8:30 pm Protecting Shoreham’s Riverine HabitatSarah Hunt will be giving a talk Introducing Friends of Adur SSSI: how you can make a difference to protect the gem in our midst. |
 Feb 217:00 pm – 8:30 pm Mummy, what was a polar bear?David Gill will talk about his professional trips to both Antarctica and Arctic regions over many years. His stunning images collected around the poles tell a story that will have huge impacts on us all. |
 Jan 177:00 pm – 8:30 pm Shoreham Survey 2025Over three weeks in October and November 2024 we conducted the largest ever survey in Shoreham to discover the views, concerns and wishes of residents about Shoreham as a whole and the particular areas people live in. Our January talk via Zoom will reveal some of the trends and insights we have found as we work through the analysis of the 800+ responses we received, including over 4,700 verbatim comments. |
