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
 Jun 197:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tree ActionTree Action is a not-for-profit community interest company launched in 2019 that organises and raises funds for tree planting projects in schools, colleges or on public land. It aims to connect young people with the environment to support their mental well-being, give them the opportunity to learn about and care for trees, and make their own positive contributions to tackling climate change. |
Recent Events
 May 157:00 pm – 8:30 pm Annual General Meeting 2026Our guest speaker at the Shoreham Society’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 15th May is Lis Long, CEO of Apron Community CIC. She will talk about the Apron Community Garden in Buckingham Park and her new project to regenerate a former equestrian site in south Lancing into a Community Farm. |
 Mar 207:00 pm – 8:30 pm St Mary de Haura Church Hall DevelopmentOn 27 January 2026 a planning application was submitted to convert the existing St Mary de Haura Church Hall building on the corner of East Street and New Road into a new church/community hall and parish office with 5 houses and 2 flats. |
 Feb 207:00 pm – 8:30 pm Sussex Literary LandscapesWelcoming back one of the Shoreham Society’s favourite speakers, Dr Geoffrey Mead, to give a talk about the landscape of Sussex as seen through literature over the centuries. |
 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. |
