Category Archives: Event

Carols Through the Ages

Date: Saturday 7th December
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Arundel

The Friends of St Nicholas present Carols Through the Ages

Was Wenceslas really a King? – and was he good?
Why is it called the Sussex Carol?
What is a Carol?
Which Carol is the oldest?

Come and find out on Saturday 7th December at 6.30pm

Fabulous music and a fabulous story
Young person’s quizzes/puzzles
Candlelight – Mince Pies – Bar

Tickets £10 (under 16s free)

Community Lunch

Date: Thursday 17th October
Time: 12.30 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Arundel

St Nicholas' hosts a community lunch every month, usually on the third Thursday.

There's a convivial atmosphere with a delicious two course lunch cooked by our chef, Alastair, with a glass of two of wine, and the tinkling of the ivories in the background.

The lunch is open to all residents of Arundel at no cost, although a donation to cover costs is most welcome.

Reservation is essential. For more information or to book a place, just contact the parish office.

 

Harvest Festival Supper & Quiz

Date: Saturday 5th October
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Arundel

SOLD OUT

Join us for an evening of food and friendship with a little bit of a challenge for the old grey cells in our informal quiz.

Tickets cost £12 each (children go free).

Please contact the Parish office via email or telephone (01903 882262) for further information or to book tickets. You can also book tickets online using the link below. Please note that children's places can only be reserved by contacting the office.

Voices from the Centuries

Date: Sunday 18th August
Time: 5.00 pm
Venue: St Leonard's South Stoke

The Friends of St Leonard's present a collage of readings and histories, travelling into the past of one downland hamlet, with Writer and Historian, Alexandra Harris, author of “Weatherland” and now the acclaimed “The Rising Down”

Tickets cost £15 and include entry and a drinks reception.

SOLD OUT

Summer Fete

Date: Saturday 29th June
Time: 11 am - 3 pm

St Nicholas' annual fete is a fun outing for all the family.

We have lots of stalls, children's games, BBQ, Pimms and Beer and a pop-up café in the church.

There's also lots of live music, including Joe Butt, Elevator Annie and guests, Frank Register, Kayla and the Cards, Janey Gardiner, Arundel School Choir and Irish Dancers.

This is a real community event in aid of Arundel's historic parish church.

 

Friends of Tortington Event

Date: Sunday 12th May
Time: 3.00 pm
Venue: St Mary's Tortington

John Godfrey, an engaging and knowledgeable local historian, gives an illustrated overview of the war years and the impact on our local area.

The talk will be followed by refreshments and a chance to enjoy the building and churchyard. All this leading up to, at 4 pm, a performance by the Barbershop Quartet, with some of the music reflecting the mid-1900s.

Admission is free but donations to the work of the Friends of Tortington would be much appreciated.

Friends of St Nicholas Evensong and Drinks

Date: Sunday 2nd June
Time: Choral Evensong 5.00 pm / Collector Earl's Garden from 5.45 pm

The annual Friends of St Nicholas Choral Evensong and Drinks in the Collector Earl's Garden is on Sunday 2nd June.

The evening begins at 5.00 pm with evensong in St Nicholas', Arundel's historic parish church. Following the service there are drinks (paid) in the neighbouring Collector Earl's garden along with nibbles and music by The Featherstone Jazz 4. A tour of the garden is also available.

All proceeds from the even go to The Friends of St Nicholas, a charity set up to support the restoration and maintenance of the church.

You can purchase tickets from out online store or contacting the Parish Office.