Talks and Events 2025

Talks at the Old School for 2025

We provide a programme of monthly talks at the Old School.

(Please note all talks will be held at the Old School, School Lane, Storrington. Starting promptly at 7.30 pm unless otherwise indicated. No pre booking required, pay at the door, everyone welcome.

Entrance £6 for members, £8 for Non Members

Teas and coffees will be available after each event.

If you would like to sponsor any of our events or talks please contact the museum on 01903 740188 or storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com

2025 EVENTS

December 5th

Three Women, One man – glamour, wealth & heartbreak – CANCELLED

Replaced by

The Life of Charles Darwin by Ian Worley

2025 EVENTS

November 22nd & 23rd Art Exhibition

Talks and Events 2026

We are pleased to announce our Talks and Events for 2026

Talks:

January 9th (Friday at 14:30)  Beside the Seaside by Sheila Willis

Join us for a lively talk which will take us on a nostalgic trip down to the sea and sand, as our Speaker, Sheila Willis, covers the evolution of the iconic British seaside holiday; saucy postcards, penny arcades, beach huts and donkey rides, to name just a few.

With crisp January days, we’re sure the Talk on Summer experiences will give us a warm and enjoyable afternoon.

Sheila Willis grew up by the sea, where her parents owned a seaside café. She later joined the police force but has always retained her love of the seaside.

February 6th (Friday at 14:30)  A Year in the Life of a High Sheriff by Dr Tim Fooks

March 6th (Friday at 14:30)  A Walk on the Wild Side by Tony Whitbread

April 7th (Tuesday at 19:30) Zulu (Wars) by Steve Bird

May 5th (Tuesday at  19:30) White Stork Project by Laura Vaughan-Hirsch

June 2nd (Tuesday at 19:30) Amberley Museum by One of the curators

July 7th (Tuesday at 19:30) The Crop Circle Mystery by Andy Thomas

August 4th (Tuesday at 19:30) “That Can’t Be Natural” by Bill Avenell

September 1st (Tuesday at 19:30) The English Civil War came to Sussex by Chris Hare

October 2nd (Friday at 14:30) The Franklin Expedition Mystery by Michael Smith

November 6th (Friday at 14:30) London Curiosities and Oddities by Sally Botwright

December 4th (Friday at 14:30) Religious Curiosities of Horsham by Richard Shenton

Events:

Saturday 28th  March—Quiz Night  – Book your place by calling  01903 746569 £10 pp tables of 6. Light supper provided and cash bar.

March (TBC) Taylor Maid in Concert

Sunday 12th April —A Walk Through Storrington’s History – Meet at the Library Car Park for a 13:30 start, finish at 15:30. £5 pp.

Saturday 24th  October—Quiz Night  – Book your place by calling 01903 746569 £10 pp tables of 6. Light supper provided and cash bar.

Weekend 21st —22ndNovember  – Art Exhibition