Old Shoreham Heritage - the FOldS Talks

Sun 8 Sep | 7pm
THINK LOCAL: COMMUNITY ACTION FOR CHANGE
Local activists and community groups discuss how they protect and improve their local environment with a focus on how we can all turn good intentions into achievements.

Wed 11 Sep | 7pm
THE ADUR VALLEY: SHOREHAM'S GREEN GAP
The river valley and Downs at Old Shoreham are the focus of major programmes to protect our natural and human heritage. The Old Shoreham Conservation Area, the Adur SSSI, Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve, UNESCO biosphere and South Downs National Park safeguard a large part of the district. But in practice these protections are under-policed and underenforced. Speakers will highlight the importance and fragility of the area and help us develop local plans for conservation and a sustainable future.

Thurs 12 Sep | 7pm
REFLECTIONS OF SHOREHAM AND THE SOUTH DOWNS IN POETRY AND SONG
With Pauline and Bo Rutter, and Shoreham Women's Singing Circle led by Amy Hill

Sat 14 Sep | 7pm
BIGGER, DEEPER AND OLDER THAN YOU THINK: THE RIVER ADUR AND THE PORT AT OLD SHOREHAM
Old Shoreham contains evidence of 3-5000 years of human history and was a thriving village in Anglo Saxon times. It has been much more than a rural village because of its strategic location and as a crossroads between the the sea, the interior and the coast. Yet much of its history is unknown or forgotten. This session will focus on one aspect – was there an ancient port in Old Shoreham? Panellists will review the historic and archaeological evidence and identify what further investigations are needed.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1900 - THINK LOCAL: COMMUNITY ACTION FOR CHANGE

Wednesday 11 September:

1900 - THE ADUR VALLEY: SHOREHAM'S GREEN GAP

Thursday 12 September:

1900 - Reflections of Shoreham and the South Downs in poetry and song

Saturday 14 September:

1900 - BIGGER, DEEPER AND OLDER THAN YOU THINK: THE RIVER ADUR AND THE PORT

Location & directions

St Nicolas Church, St Nicolas Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN435NH

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Pre-book at the TIcketSource website where you will find booking links for these three talks and our other Heritage Festival Events

Booking contact name:

Brian Sayer

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-old-shoreham

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Additional information

The Talks are part of the Old Shoreham Heritage festival, a nine day programme of walks, talks, art and music in St Nicolas church and the surrounding area. Doors open 6pm

Max no of people per tour:

50

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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