Area: West Sussex

Member of the Antiquarian Horological Society Grouping

'Arundel Museum’s collection include clothing, photographs, documents, artworks and objects found locally and donated from businesses in and around the town. Our treasures date from the first inhabitants of the surrounding area, through Roman occupation, Medieval religious buildings, a "Piece of Eight" and Tudor coins, railway and Port of Arundel artefacts ... Arundel Museum is run by a board of trustees. Their work is supported by over 100 dedicated volunteers, without whom the Museum could not operate.'

Member of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Grouping

Member of the Badger Trust Grouping

Member of the Gardening and Horticultural Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Local History Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Alliance Française de Londres Grouping.

Member of the Photographic Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Search for Activity Type 'Talks & Lectures'. Also note the Chichester Cathedral Friends who 'host a range of events and provide opportunities to meet new people and share new experiences'.

'The heart of this project is a focus on the fantastic imagination as a creative force both in literature and culture ... The Centre seeks to explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity, exuberance and evolution of fairy tales, folklore, the fantastic and the speculative, and takes a critical interest in works in translation, decolonial literature and theory, and in the concept of the emerging "third space" between cultural identities in a transmodern world.'

Member of the Local Humanist Groups Grouping

'Chichester Literary Society, despite its name, is not elitist. If you love books – and learning about writers and their lives – then this Society is for you. With our programme of talks and social events, we aim to promote love of the written word in whatever form it takes, be it prose or verse, the classics or more modern writers. In addition to talks by writers and literary experts, there are two annual social events – a summer party with readings and a Christmas social.'

Member of the Garden Organic Grouping

'If you are interested in any aspect of astronomy, space and cosmology then Crawley Astronomical Society is for you with regular meetings, star gazing, help and advice.'

Member of the Photographic Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of The Inter Faith Network for the UK Grouping

Member of the Gardening and Horticultural Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Sussex Beekeepers' Association Grouping

Member of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Grouping

Member of the East Surrey Family History Society Grouping

'Emerson College was founded by Francis Edmunds in 1962 as an education centre for young adults. He felt that people were seeking a more holistic way of expressing themselves, creatively, intellectually and spiritually, free from doctrine or convention ... Our courses share a common premise; to support our students in making meaning of their learning and their lives. Our aim is to enable people to find, deepen and fulfil their purpose in life. They combine Anthroposophic teaching with contemporary understanding in a way that is timely and relevant for the challenges we face in the world today.'

Member of the Gardening and Horticultural Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Local History Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of The Quilters' Guild Grouping

'A therapeutic centre for wellbeing and inner growth ... The Hamblin Centre offers a range of opportunities and activities that help people to relax, regenerate and reconnect with all that is uplifting in life. We do this by providing a varied and inspiring programme of events: including meditations, talks and workshops, regular groups ...'

Member of the Hardy Plant Society Grouping

Member of the Gardening and Horticultural Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Historical Association Grouping

'We have around 50 enthusiasts from all age groups and walks of life. The Club's programme includes monthly lecture meetings on a wide range of geological and related subjects.'

Member of the Gardening and Horticultural Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Garden Organic Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the National Trust Support Grouping

Opened in 2012, The Novium Museum is Chichester District's award-winning museum.  Built over the remains of a Roman bathhouse and with three floors of fantastic exhibitions, The Novium Museum tells the fascinating story of Chichester District and its rich heritage. It looks after 500,000 artefacts, both on display and in its store. The museum is free for people to visit ... Throughout the year, residents and visitors can enjoy a wide variety of permanent, temporary and travelling exhibitions at the museum. The team also organises numerous activities including a mixture of bookable and drop in events plus talks, the annual Chichester Roman Week during the May half term, finds identification sessions, Father Christmas and lots more.'

'Petworth Festival is a remarkable success story. Founded over 40 years ago by Lord Egremont and a group of like-minded local people, including the composer Robert Walker, an event which first straddled a weekend has now become a major fixture in the summer diary, not just locally but also throughout the region.' Normally held Late July.

Member of Plant Heritage Grouping

Member of the Richard III Society Grouping

Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society Grouping

Member of the RSPB - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of the RSPB - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of the Gardening and Horticultural Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Skeptics in the Pub Grouping

'For those in the Chichester, West Sussex and surrounding areas, South Downs Astronomical Society (SDAS) is a friendly and informal way of meeting others with similar interests and of learning more about the science and fun of astronomy.'  Activities include 'a programme of Lectures on astronomical, space and allied subjects by visiting speakers, all experts in their particular fields'.

Member of the Embroidery Groups Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of The Quilters' Guild Grouping

Member of the Sussex Family History Group Grouping

Member of the Sussex Family History Group Grouping

Member of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of the Theosophical Society in England (and Wales) Grouping

'Step back in time! Enjoy rescued rural buildings, set in 40 acres of the South Downs National Park, depicting 1000 years of rural life in South East England ... From our historic life weekends, exhibitions, courses in traditional trades and crafts and seasonal activities, to a selection of open-air theatre for you to enjoy against the backdrop of our beautiful Museum, there really is something for everyone.'

'The Society was founded in 1977 and currently has around 80 members. It is organised for and by enthusiastic amateurs ... Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month except for July and August ... Meetings begin at 7:30 pm where a varied and interesting programme of talks are given by guest speakers. Talks are designed for beginners and experts alike, with tea, coffee and biscuits after. Talks are generally atttended by an average of 40 members.'

Member of the World Ship Society Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - West Sussex Grouping

Member of the Skeptics in the Pub Grouping

'The overall objective is good intellectual discussion of theological issues on the broadest possible basis. Whilst the emphasis is predominantly biblical and Christian we are non-partisan and a range of faiths and non-religious outlooks in our regular gatherings ... Speakers are drawn from as wide a perspective as are willing to share their thoughts: from leading scholars in their field to those nearer the start of their studies, from politicians to priests, and many more.'