Littlehampton

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What's on

In addition to the interest groups, we have regular Coffee Mornings, Tea Afternoons and Speaker Meetings, and we organise a range of activities and excursions which are open to all members.

Coming up soon...

There's plenty going on in the next few weeks.

You can turn up on the day (unless the event is 'Booking Required')

Click on each event to find out more

Outings and Day Trips

We run outings and excursions to places of interest well beyond our local area. Past trips have included:

  • Weston-super-Mare holiday
  • Exbury Gardens & steam train
  • Windsor & afternoon tea cruise
  • Chichester Canal with fish & chip lunch

Click here to find out what's coming up and see a gallery of past visits

12th May 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Social
Coffee Morning
Cost: £3.00
26th May 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
History of the British Fire Service - talk by Nigel Crompton
This talk follows the development of fire fighting from the earliest known forms through social changes, the industrial revolution, two world wars and modern day. Additionally, he discusses the role […]
Cost: £3.00
9th June 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Social
Tea Afternoon
Cost: £3.00
14th June 2026
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Outing
Sunday lunch & dancing at Warner's Sinah Warren Hotel
A delightful day out to Warner’s Sinah Warren hotel located on Hayling Island for a delicious 2-course Sunday carvery lunch. A warm welcome awaits and a perfect setting for a […]
Cost: £44 per member
Booking Required
24th June 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
Racing Around the World on Great Britain II - talk by Graham Worley
 After working for many years in the City of London in the 1970’s I guess I was a bit bored. OK, so the money was good, very good, but I […]
Cost: £3.00

Coffee Mornings & Tea Afternoons

The perfect meeting place

Come and meet other members at our Coffee Mornings and Tea Afternoons.

There's a friendly atmosphere, cake is included, and we usually have a table quiz or short presentation.

Coffee Mornings and Tea Afternoons are also a great opportunity to meet Committee Members and find out more about interest groups

12th May 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Social
Coffee Morning
Cost: £3.00
9th June 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Social
Tea Afternoon
Cost: £3.00
14th July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Social
Coffee Morning
Cost: £3.00
See all dates

Speaker meetings 2026

26th May 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
History of the British Fire Service - talk by Nigel Crompton
This talk follows the development of fire fighting from the earliest known forms through social changes, the industrial revolution, two world wars and modern day. Additionally, he discusses the role […]
Cost: £3.00
24th June 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
Racing Around the World on Great Britain II - talk by Graham Worley
 After working for many years in the City of London in the 1970’s I guess I was a bit bored. OK, so the money was good, very good, but I […]
Cost: £3.00
27th July 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
Both Legs Down One Knicker - talk by Robert Bond
The Confessions of a Sports Cartoonist  A humorous talk by Bob Bond  I'm a retired cartoonist and caricaturist and book illustrator. Mainly sport, especially soccer. I worked as a match […]
Cost: £3.00
22nd September 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
West Sussex Waste Prevention - talk by Roger Everett
Following his popular presentation at one of our Coffee Mornings, Roger will talk to us about the thought process and operation of the Waste Prevention Programme in West Sussex. This […]
Cost: £3.00
28th October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
Why was the shepherd delighted? A talk by Bill Avenell
 We have all grown up listening to weather lore handed down over generations but is there any real truth in any of it and where has it all come from?  […]
Cost: £3.00
23rd November 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Talk
Life as a Genealogist - talk by Mathew Homewood
Mathew studied history at the University of Sussex, obtaining a master’s degree in 2009, and later an MPhil. He has been working as a professional genealogist for the past 15 […]
Cost: £3.00

Interesting talks every month

All meetings start at 2.00pm and are held at The Littlehampton United Church, 1 High Street, Littlehampton BN17 5EG.

There is an entrance fee of £3 for members and guests which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Please bring your own mug. 

Free two hour parking (with a parking disc) is available at the adjacent St. Martins Car Park.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

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