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

Mummy, what was a polar bear?

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.

Recent Events

Shoreham Survey 2025

Jan 177:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Shoreham Survey 2025

Over 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.

Connecting Shoreham to Nature

Nov 157:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Connecting Shoreham to Nature

Connecting Shoreham to Nature: Living Inside a UNESCO Biosphere. We hear more and more about the importance of connecting to Nature but what does it really mean, for those actively engaging, and for those who are not? And what difference does being part of a UNESCO Biosphere make?

Help Save Shoreham’s Youth Centre

Oct 187:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Help Save Shoreham’s Youth Centre

Esteem, the fantastic charity that has been running out of The Old School House on Ham Road for the last eight years, is on a mission to raise the funds to buy The Old School House and secure its future.

The Lost Railway

Sep 207:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Lost Railway

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Adur Connected

Sep 06 – Sep 15all day

Adur Connected

Follow the story of the railways that connected Shoreham, Southwick and Lancing to the world bringing work and wealth. Discover why the railway lines were built, who used them, and how they connect with houses on Shoreham Beach and buses on the Old Tollbridge. Take the train, bus, cycle or walk to explore the connected history of Adur.

Sussex Kelp Recovery Project

Jul 197:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sussex Kelp Recovery Project

Local diver and environmental campaigner Eric Smith and his daughter Catrine, from Sussex Underwater will be giving a talk to Shoreham Society on 19 July 2024.

The Curate’s Vision

Jun 217:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Curate’s Vision

A talk by Jeremy Tomlinson from Lancing College about its foundation in Shoreham and 175 year history including the completion of the Chapel and the story of the Woodard Schools.

AGM and Shoreham Port Talk

May 177:00 pm – 9:30 pm

AGM and Shoreham Port Talk

The 2024 Shoreham Society Annual General Meeting will be held at St Peter’s Church Hall on West Street. After the formalities, our guest speaker will be Brian Rousell,
Director of Engineering and IT at Shoreham Port, followed by drinks and a snack. Also meet our new Journal editors and committee members.

The Adur Estuary

Apr 197:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Adur Estuary

A talk about the birds and other wildlife relying on the protected environment of the Adur Estuary.

Shoreham Street Trees

Feb 167:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Shoreham Street Trees

Join us in the Shoreham Centre to explore how local people have been re-populating their streets with trees, and maybe take a leaf out of their book (sorry), by starting your own scheme where you live.

 

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