Regular Events
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Throughout the year
Learn something new in 2009. Vocals, Songwriting, Bass Guitar, DJing and Sound Engineering courses are available from West Sussex Learning Community at Ivy Arch Studio's on Ivy Arch Road in Worthing. 5 week Courses and Workshops from £27.50. Call 0845 6010161 for details, or check out www.westsussex.gov.uk/adulteducation or www.ivyarchstudios.com
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Every Week
People who live in Fishersgate can benefit from great services, available at the Meet-in-Place, a new community facility. There's loads going on each and every day and it's nearly all free. These include a Parents Coffee morning, a toy library, Family Art Fun, a family and childminder drop in, a drug and alcohol support drop in, Connexions drop in service, JobCentre Plus, Citizens Advice Bureau and Local Neighbourhood forums are also held. Just turn up at any of the drop in sessions or call 01273 417184 and talk to Belinda to find out more about what is going on.
Scamps Playgroup meet at the East Worthing Community Centre on Pages Lane. Places are available for children aged 2 to 5 years at this non profit making group. Further information re start dates and enrolement,please call the Centre on Worthing 212855.
Every Friday.
International Folk Dancing takes place every Friday at the Goring United Reformed Church Hall on Shaftsbury Avenue in Worthing. Running between 7.30 and 9.45, with a break for refreshments, new members are always welcome, no partners necessary. Further information from Worthing 709255.
Every Tuesday and Thursday.
The Oasis Centre at Northbrook College on Broadwater Road in Worthing is the venue for friendly and informal computer courses for beginners. Being held on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons, these courses offer everything you need to get started on your home PC at a cost of just £10. For further information, please call Amber or Lynn on Worthing 606364 or just call into the centre.
The first Monday of the month
"The Group" is the Sussex organisation for unattached people, aged 40 plus, who meet at a pub in Worthing on the first Monday evening of every month at 8pm. They also organise lots of social activities including walks, dinners, sport, theatre. Phone Chris Worthing 247795 for more details.
Every Thursday
The Durrington Country Market takes place every Thursday morning from 10am til 11am in the Durrington Church Hall, opposite the Lamb Inn. You can browse the stalls and pick up some of their great home made produce including cakes, savouries, honey and marmalade plus vegetables, eggs and plants. Sit and enjoy a coffee while you shop.
Every Tuesday
Age Concern has an outreach service in Worthing for information and advice. This is now available at West Sussex Credit Union, Crescent Road (next door to the Salvation Army Welcome Inn) on Tuesdays 10am to 1pm. The service offers help with welfare benefits, housing matters, health and social care, leisure and social activities and most other things that affect the lives of people aged 50 and over, their families and carers.
Every Tuesday
West Worthing Country Market is held at The Heene Community Centre on Heene Road from 10 am to 12 pm. They offer a wide range of crafts, cards, turned wood, homemade jams, pickles, cakes and savouries plus fresh vegetables, farm eggs and plants.
First Monday of the month
Bingo evening in aid of the Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention at Ravenscroft Guide & Community Centre, Browns Lane, Storrington, from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. It promises to be a fun bingo evening; only 50p entry; great prizes; raffle & refreshments. Everyone welcome! This event is held on the first Monday of every month.
Every week
You can get free support and advice on stopping smoking with an NHS trained advisor who is able to arrange for medication as appropriate on prescription. No appointment needed - free friendly support and advice at various venues in Worthing. Every Monday from 4.30pm - 6.30pm at Durrington Community Centre. Tuesday 3pm-5pm Shoreham Community Centre. Wednesday 7pm - 8pm at the Vintners Parrot on Warwick Street and 5pm-7pm Ropetackle Arts Centre. Thursday 6.30-7.30 Guild Care Methold House in Shoreham
Every other Tuesday.
Its Jazz Night at The Village House Hotel, The Square in Findon Village, come down and join in the fun.
Every Wednesday
Jubilee Community Church run their mums and toddlers group at East Worthing Community Centre, Pages Lane, Worthing every Wednesday from 1pm-2.30pm. It costs just £1 per family, with the first visit free. It is a Jubilee Church initiative and also receives funding from Worthing Community Partnership. Everyone is welcome.
Every Monday
The Worthing Panthers are community cheerleading squad based in Worthing. Cheerleading is an exciting sport for boys and girls that combines cheer dance, gymnastics and stunting. Their club is open to children aged between 5 and 15 years old and they are recruiting now! The Worthing Panthers train on Monday evenings weekly at the Pavilion at Field Place. Anyone who is interested can contact Marion Harrison on Worthing 261285 for further details and to book a space.
Every Tuesday
Worthing Photographic are restarting their new season at a new venue of The Friends Meeting House in Mill Road Worthing, and they always have a varied and interesting Programme. Meetings are on every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. Click on their website for full information www.worthing-photographic.org
Every Thursday.
Its Quiz Night at the Village House Hotel on the Square in Findon Village, Join in the fun from 8.30, all proceeds to local charities and the RNLI.
Every Thursday
Would you like to sing in four part harmony? Come and learn how to sing in our their own special style and have fun with the Worthingaires. They meet at St Peters Church, Bowness Avenue, Sompting from 7.45 to 10pm every Thursday. They are a mixed chorus so all welcome. For further details please ring Ann on Worthing 211661
Every Thursday.
Worthing Womens Aid in partnership with Victim Support and West Sussex County Council hold their weekly domestic violence Drop In. Open between 9.30am and 11.30 at Renaissance House, 3rd Floor, 41, Thorn Road in Worthing.
Every Thursday
The Durrington Country Market takes place every Thursday morning from 10am til 11am in the Durrington Church Hall, opposite the Lamb Inn. You can browse the stalls and pick up some of their great home made produce including cakes, savouries, honey and marmalade plus vegetables, eggs and plants. Sit and enjoy a coffee while you shop.
School Holidays
Worthing kiDS is a Down's Syndrome support group for babies and children 12 years and under and their families. They meet during each school holiday so that the kids can have fun while the parents/carers get a chance to relax and chat. For more information ring Lydia on 01903 231125
Every Saturday.
"Taught in the Act Theatre Company" - aimed at children between the ages of 6 & 12 years. Classes are held every Saturday morning at Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street from 10am - 12pm. Fees are £5 per child. The children will produce a devised show every 6 months so the parents can see how well the child has developed. We truly believe that acting/theatre/the performing arts is a great way to build a child's confidence and self belief - as well as encouraging the making of new friends, in a fun and safe environment.
Last Friday of each month.
The Sussex IVC Social Club for Career people has many members in the Worthing area and meet on the last Friday of the month from 8.30. The Hove Place Pub on 3rd Avenue is the venue and new members are always welcome. Further information from Ruth on 0870 7650148 or from the website www.brightonivc.org.uk
4th Sunday of every month.
If you own a 4 x 4 vehicle, its your chance to test its capabilities at the Slindon Safari Off Road Driving Centre,with easy white routes for first timers. Enjoy the thrill of off roading on this 75 acre course. Entry costs £26 per vehicle, spectator parking available at £3. Further information from 07802 582826 or check out the website www.4x4driving.co.uk Entry via Shellbridge Road, 2 miles west of Arundel on the A27.
Every week.
WAM Worthing Parent Group, is a support group for families with school aged children. They meet each week for a variety of events including toddler mornings, bring a dish meals, DVD nights, Quiz nights, Easter Egg hunts and Christmas Parties. Call Ali on Worthing 208669 for further details, or visit www.wamworthingparentgroup.btik.co
Every other week.
SNAPS, a support group for children with special needs, takes place at St Matthews Church on Tarring Road. Open between 9.30 and 11.30 am, on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, you can go alone or take your under 5's to play, whilst you enjoy a tea or coffee. Admission costs £1.50 per family.
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