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Full List of 2008 Events Friday 18 January, 7.30pm, Norfolk Centre Evening of Jollification A three course supper laid on by Terry Bedford of St. Marys Gate Inn who is sponsoring the event. Music from the 60s, 70s and 80s will be provided by 'Touch2Much'. Pre-booking is essential. Tickets cost £12.50. Thursday 13 March, 8.00pm, Norfolk Centre Roman Armies A talk by John Smith, Curator of Bignor Roman Villa. Booking not required. Entry free to members. Non-members £2. Friday 14 March, 12.00noon, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park Official Opening of the Temporary Museum by the Duke of Norfolk Saturday 15 March, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park The Museum opens to the public for the summer season From Saturday 15 March to late July, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park Porches and Porticoes A photographic exhibition of the Porches and Porticoes of Arundel by Roger Halls. A leaflet describing an unaccompanied town walk that accompanies this exhibition is available from the Museum. Saturday 29 March, Norfolk Centre 10.00am - 3.00pm: Arundel Museum Spring Market Everyone is welcome at this farmers' and craft market, with tombola, light refreshments, etc. 7.00pm for 7.30pm: Supper with a 'Tribute to Flanders and Swann' A two course supper accompanied by a 'Tribute to Flanders and Swann' presented by David Bathurst. The 'Tribute to Flanders and Swann' will commence at 7.30pm, with a supper break from about 8.00 until 9.00. Pre-booking is essential for the supper. Thursday 17 April, 8.00pm, Norfolk Centre Horsham to Littlehampton in 100 Years A digital and video presentation by Tony Pratt of the Wey and Arun Trust. Booking not required. Entry free to members. Non-members £2. Wednesday 14 May, 7.30pm, Norfolk Centre 44th Annual General Meeting From Sunday 25 May to Sunday 29 June, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park Accompanied Town Walks A programme of accompanied town walks starting at 11.00am on Sunday mornings. Please click here for more information. Saturday 7 June, 2.30pm, The Boatyard, Arundel Boat Trip upstream from Arundel, returning for a Cream Tea at the Tea Rooms by the Boatyard The boat will leave from the Boatyard at 2.30pm. The tide will be high so the views from the boat should be good. On return, at about 4.00pm, a Cream Tea will be laid on in the Tea Rooms by the Boatyard. Thursday 17 July, 6.00pm, Arundel Football Club Boules et Buffet Enjoy taking part in a light hearted pétanque competition, or simply come along to enjoy a buffet supper and wine afterwards. Booking required by 14 July. £10 for the pétanque and a buffet. From late July, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park The Men Behind the Buildings - Arundel's Victorian Architects An exhibition of Arundel’s Victorian architects and their architecture. Collect a leaflet about the architects and an I Spy Victorian Buildings Family Trail and Quiz from the Museum. When Queen Victoria Came to Stay An exhibition of the visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to Arundel in December 1846. Amazing Eels All about eels. An exhibition linked to the West Sussex Museums Council’s Victorian Time Team Trail. Details of the Trail and a Quiz can be obtained from the Museum. Wednesday 13 August, 6 - 8pm, Arundel Football Club Informal Boules Evening Just boules. £2.50 per person. Boules available to hire or buy. Proceeds to the New Museum Fund. Bar open from 7pm. August Bank Holiday Monday 25 August Arundel Day Fair at the Festival We are organising or helping with the following activities in connection with the Day Fair as part of Arundel Festival:
All the proceeds from these events go towards our development fund. Thursday 4 September 2008 Visit to Berwick Church and Firle Place near Lewes The trip will leave by bus from the Town Quay at 10.00am, returning at 4.30pm. Berwick Church (decorated by the Bloomsbury set) will be visited at 11.00am, and Firle Place (home of the Gage Family) at 1.45pm. A pub lunch will be available at the Cricketers Arms in Berwick, and afternoon tea and cakes at Firle Place. The cost of transport and entry to Firle Place is £12. Numbers are strictly limited to 15. Thursday 11 September, 6.00pm, Arundel Football Club Boules plus Supper Come and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends, join a team of three players, and take part in a light hearted pétanque competition. Or simply come along for a paella supper (meat or seafood) and a drink from the licensed bar. Tickets available from The History Store or from Larkins Store in Tarrant Street. £10 for the pétanque and supper. Boules for hire on the day at £3.00 per set. For more information see the posters around the town or phone Jack on 01903 884882. Saturday 13 September 2008, Arundel Lido Rotary Club of Arundel Swimathon This event has been postponed until Saturday 23 May 2009. Thursday 16 October 2008, 8pm, Norfolk Centre A Century of Riot and Protest in West Sussex A talk by Jeannie Millington. Entry free to members. Visitors £2. Coffee and raffle. Raffle prizes are welcome – we try to cover our expenses with the raffle. Friday 31 October 2008, 7pm, Norfolk Centre Casino Evening £20 per person includes fizz on arrival, some chips to start you off, and canapés served throughout the evening. Auction at the end of the evening. Dress code: formal. Tickets will be available from early October from Marian Webb on 01903 884442 or from Larkins Store in Tarrant Street. Tickets are limited. From Saturday 1 November 2008, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park Winter Opening Times Monday 17 - Sunday 23 November 2008, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park History Store closed for setting up new exhibition Thursday 20 November 2008, 8pm, Norfolk Centre High Salvington Windmill A talk by Peter Casebow, Vice-Chairman & Technical Leader of the High Salvington Mill Trust. Entry free to members. Visitors £2. Coffee and raffle. Raffle prizes are welcome – we try to cover our expenses with the raffle. From Monday 24 November 2008, Arundel Museum, Mill Road Car Park An Exhibition on the Port of Arundel with Ship Models by Tony Pudwell Thursday 4 December 2008, 7.00 for 7.30pm, Norfolk Centre Three Course Supper and Music from Nick Lipton Nick Lipton will be playing on the Saxaphone. There will be the usual bar and a raffle. Tickets are available from Marian Webb on 01903 884442 or from Larkins Store in Tarrant Street.
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