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
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Recent Events
 Sep 06 – Sep 15all day Adur ConnectedFollow 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. |
 Jul 197:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sussex Kelp Recovery ProjectLocal 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. |
 Jun 217:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Curate’s VisionA 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. |
 May 177:00 pm – 9:30 pm AGM and Shoreham Port TalkThe 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, |
 Apr 197:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Adur EstuaryA talk about the birds and other wildlife relying on the protected environment of the Adur Estuary. |
 Feb 167:00 pm – 9:00 pm Shoreham Street TreesJoin 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. |
 Jan 197:00 pm – 8:30 pm St Mary’s View DevelopmentAlex Legendre will give a Shoreham Society talk on Zoom about her plans and ideas for the renovation and restoration of the former bank building, Chantry House, on East Street. |
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 Oct 207:00 pm – 8:30 pm Rewilding an Urban GardenLocal resident and author, Gerry Maguire Thompson, will talk about his book, “Rewilding An Urban Garden: An Illustrated Diary of Nature’s Year”. The garden in question is his own here in Shoreham which has been going for a number of years and naturally attracts more and more species to it. |
 Sep 164:00 pm – 5:30 pm Unreeled – Film Arrives in ShorehamFilm Arrives in Shoreham. In the early twentieth century Shoreham Beach was the home of the British feature film. Take the opportunity to discover more with a talk from Frank Gray, film historian and retired Director of Screen Archive South. |
