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12th January 2024

Everyone loves a freebie: Are you eligible for a Home Energy Grant?

We all know that investing in energy saving steps to make our homes cosier and more energy efficient would make sense.
20th December 2023

The Voice of Christmas

Wednesday 20th DECEMBER 2023 @ 6.30pm
16th December 2023

Disney and Broadway Christmas

Cantatrice Kaleidoscope Singers - Vocal Fusion Acapella - Brass Ensemble
15th December 2023

The Steyning Society Christmas Supper

Friday December 15th - Steyning Centre 7pm for 7.45pm
9th December 2023

Steyning Grammar School - Winer Fair

At The Towers, Upper Beeding, 12 - 3.30pm, 9th december
3rd December 2023

Christmas in Steyning: Late Night Shopping

Steyning High Street - 12:00 - 18:00 - Sunday 3rd December, 2023.
2nd December 2023

Steyning Arts: Gift Fair and Art Exhibition

Saturday 2nd December 10:30 – 16:00 at the Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, BN44 3XZ.
2nd December 2023

Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show

Stunning designer crafts will be on display at the show -Midhurst on 2nd & 3rd December
2nd December 2023

Advent Trail

The Advent Trail leads us through the journey of the first Christmas as you follow a route around Steyning and is available throughout...
2nd December 2023

Make a difference – learn how to save a life

Would you like to have the skills to help someone who has suddenly stopped breathing?
1st December 2023

Council to acquire Bramber Brooks to benefit local communities and boost biodiversity

The site, known as Bramber Brooks, benefits from public access, a private nature reserve and a community orchard, and is currently enjoyed by many...
1st December 2023

Parish Council - Volunteers Needed.

Would you be interested in assisting the Parish Council with gritting pavements in the Steyning area in the event of heavy snow or severe ice during...
1st December 2023

Steyning Gardening Club.

We invite all garden lovers of Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding to come and join us on our exciting new journey.
1st December 2023

50 Years Steyning HF Ramblers: 1971 – 2021

The club thrived for many years, but sadly the group membership dwindled and eventually the programmes stopped during 2021 when we were not allowed to...
1st December 2023

The Steyning Downland Scheme: Brand new entrance gate and designer fire pit

The day was the culmination of two years of dedication by an array of skilled artisans.
1st December 2023

Upper Beeding Parish Council News

Update on the White Bridge, courtesy of Steyning & District Community Partnership.
1st December 2023

Front Cover: Wendi Olofson

Wendi creates artwork that is deeply emotive, drawing inspiration from her appreciation for the world around her and her emotional inner world and...
1st December 2023

December: Steyning for Trees

There many ways we can tackle threats nature faces from human activity. One of these is to strengthen ecosystem restoration and expand protected...
1st December 2023

Museum archives: Crash and Controversy!

The noise of the faltering engine must have filled the dark sky above Steyning as the Heinkel Bomber’s pilot struggled at the controls... in...
29th November 2023

Learn Morris Dancing

Morris Dancing - keep fit a fun way
25th November 2023

MESSIAH by George Frederic Handel

For many, who never tire of hearing this magnificent oratorio, a performance of Messiah marks the onset of the Christmas season.
25th November 2023

3Bs Christmas Fayre

Come along meet Father Christmas.
22nd November 2023

Steyning and District Flower Club: 'Floral Festivities'

16th November 2023

Steyning Drama Company: CURL UP AND DIE

Will Ruth achieve her dream to turn her beloved salon into one fit for her high-end clients, or will the blue rinse brigade and a fleet of unexpected...
12th November 2023

Front Cover: David Wise

David has produced a substantial body of work since graduating, developing a more abstract and conceptually based approach.
10th November 2023

Steyning Parish Council: Chairman’s Community Awards

Invites members of the public to propose nominations for the: Chairman’s Community Awards.
4th November 2023

Phase One Fireworks

Fireworks at 18:30
1st November 2023

Update on the White Bridge closure

The footbridge over the River Adur just north of Bramber Bridge was closed in late August, after a safety inspection by West Sussex County Council.
1st November 2023

November Steyning Community Orchard Update

Fruits such as plums, quinces and pears had the best crop we have seen so far.
1st November 2023

Forty Years On

1st November 2023

Museum archives: Forty Years On.

In November 1983– a full forty years ago – the Museum opened its doors to the public.
1st November 2023

November: Steyning for Trees

Let us know how you are getting on with planting your hedges. We will set up a register as this will help us to provide increased wildlife corridors...
1st November 2023

Food & Drink Festival Comes to a Close!

The final Saturday took in the annual and unique Pumpkin Weigh, held at the Farmers Market. The whole market was abuzz with a mass of people all...
30th October 2023

Weald to Waves

Farmers and landowners are being urged to pledge all or part of their land to form part of the corridor. It is hoped that over 20,000 hectares of land...
21st October 2023

'Steyning Creatives'

We will be open from Saturday 21st October through to Saturday 4th November 10:00 to 16:00. We have a 'Meet the Artists' Evening on Tuesday 24th...
12th October 2023

Welcome to Steyning C of E Primary School.

Join us for a school tour and meeting on: Wednesday 11th October at 6pm and Thursday 12th October at 10am.
9th October 2023

Boost your mood with a song!

Starting at Steyning Library on Wednesday 1st November from 10.30am-11.30am, and held the first Wednesday on the month thereafter.
8th October 2023

Mastering the Art of Stonework: A Journey of Knowledge and Creativity

Timetable: Sunday 8th October - 17:30 - 19:00 - Steyning Parish Church, Vicarage Lane, Steyning BN44 3YQ. Drinks: 17:30 – 18:00 - Talk: 18:00...
1st October 2023

Ashurst Fair and Fun Dog Show

All proceeds from the day go towards Ashurst Village Hall. Thank you to everyone who made it such a successful and fun-filled day.
1st October 2023

Front Cover: LouPartridge - Blood Moon Rises Over Chanctonbury Ring

Working from a log cabin at the end of her garden in Upper Beeding, Lou takes inspiration from the local landscape, folk tales, and her own...
1st October 2023

October: Steyning Community Orchard

Thank you for your continuing support. We are always looking for volunteers to help in the maintenance of our orchards.
1st October 2023

October: Steyning for Trees

Do come and see us at the STEYNING MARKET on the 7th October. we are giving out FREE saplings again for your gardens.
1st October 2023

Museum archives: Odd Jobs of the past.

Meresman Drawing
30th September 2023

Shoreham-by-Sea’s annual Wordfest

Shoreham-by-Sea’s annual Wordfest attracts high profile writers and performers from around the UK along with showcasing local creativity.
10th September 2023

September Steyning Community Orchard - Apple Juicing - Sunday 10th

Come and join in with our Apple Juicing on Sunday 10th Sept. 13:00 - 16:00. In the Community Orchard on the Memorial Playing Field (Cricket Field)
8th September 2023

Wiston Summer Sounds: Open Air Concerts

8th - 10th September 2023 - Wiston Estate Park - Steyning
3rd September 2023

Ashurst Country Fair

Great food available throughout the day Sizzling BBQ, Country Teas, Cakes & Ice Creams. Great bar with locally brewed beer & Pimm’s...
2nd September 2023

Happy Days To Come

Opening & Closing days both set for the Steyning Farmers Market dates - i.e. 2nd September & 7th October.
1st September 2023

Volunteering – the benefits

Steyning is rich in opportunities to lend a hand
1st September 2023

Steyning in Bloom Open Garden Day

Sunday 25th June, - a steaming hot day and the town was buzzing!
1st September 2023

Vocal Fusion Acapella 2023

Being an acapella group the discipline to learn is high but the rewards are fantastic and we would love to see more of you men singing and enjoying...
1st September 2023

Front Cover: A Kind of Blue Homage to Miles Davis

Hard Edge painting is characterized by large, simplified, usually geometric forms on an overall flat surface; precise, razor-sharp contours; and broad...
1st September 2023

Is now the time to go solar?

Have you been thinking of installing solar panels but have been unsure when to make the move? The best time to install solar panels was 12 years ago....
1st September 2023

West Sussex Minibus: Calling for Volunteers

For many of its members, the service is a lifeline, providing the chance to stay in touch with friends, visit new places and gain companionship.
1st September 2023

News from your local Council

This newsletter includes just a few of the key projects SPC has planned for its future term in office. But there is always room for more!
1st September 2023

Steyning Good Neighbours: Volunteers Needed

If you are considering volunteering and enjoy meeting people, please have a look at our website where we have a short film on the home page showcasing...
1st September 2023

Museum archibes: A Peculiar Phenomenon – the Laki Haze

Those who worked on the land found their livestock similarly affected and some of their crops beginning to wither.
1st September 2023

September: Steyning for Trees

'Planting trees in urban areas is a popular strategy for reducing temperatures in streets under global warming'
1st August 2023

Steyning Museum – new look reception, shop and reference area.

Steyning Museum is open from 10:00 to 1600 from Wednesday to Sunday all year round and is totally run by volunteers.
1st August 2023

White Bridge Link: Progress Update and User Survey

With designs now well advanced, the relevant permissions obtained, and initial contractors’ quotes submitted, the next step is to raise the...
1st August 2023

Front Cover: Lindy Wells Ceramics

My ceramics are all unique individuals, organic in their nature and often functional pieces for the home.
1st August 2023

Steyning Probus Club

The club organises a programme of interesting and varied social events throughout the year.
1st August 2023

Supporting Our Schools

Greening Steyning have been working with local schools on a variety of small projects to help them introduce more eco topics into the children’s...
1st August 2023

We say goodbye to these teachers from Steyning Primary School

Happy retirement! From all at Steyning Primary School, past and present.
1st August 2023

New ‘Outstanding’ ownership for Steyning care provider

Home Instead are passionate about helping older people to remain independent in their own homes.
1st August 2023

Steyning Community Orchard: King Apple Loses His Head!

The trees in our orchards having thrived after a wet Spring are varying in their ability to cope in the hot weather.
1st August 2023

Steyning Primary School Music teacher Sarah Pargeter retires

Thirty-seven years in education have meant hard work, fun and learning for music teacher Sarah Pargeter, but after almost 30 of those years devoted to...
1st August 2023

Museum Archives: A Steyning Farm – and its dung – in the 18th century

It would seem as if it was only the output of the farm and the work put into it – and, of course, the dung – which were valued, and not...
1st August 2023

August: Steyning for Trees

Yes, its official 'the hottest June on record'. As the WildIife Trust says 'Nature is being pounded by extreme weather'.
15th July 2023

Steyning Camera Club - “People, Places and Polar Bears"

7th July 2023

Henfield Theatre Company presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream

A hilarious play of order and disorder, reality and appearance, and love and marriage. Set in Athens on a Midsummer night, four young lovers find...
1st July 2023

The Vintage Revival was a runaway success

There was a superb selection of vintage vehicles, great music, street entertainment and the atmosphere was fantastic
1st July 2023

Southdown, Steyning’s community nursery, is judged outstanding by Ofsted

The community nursery offers a friendly, nurturing environment where pre-schoolers can learn and play supported by a team of forest school trained...
1st July 2023

Weed or wildflower?

Greening Steyning’s Life on the Verge project aims to increase the diversity of plants, specifically focusing on wildflowers, on our verges.
1st July 2023

July 2023: Steyning Community Orchard.

The blossom has been spectacular on most of our trees, but worryingly, several trees have hardly set any fruit at all.
1st July 2023

Introducing recently-elected District Councillors for Steyning and Ashurst.

We were delighted to have been chosen to represent the ward in the recent elections and will do our best over the next four years to help all...
1st July 2023

Steyning Primary School PE teacher Mr Knowles Retires!

Mr Knowles is widely known as the most enthusiastic supporting PE teacher in Steyning!
1st July 2023

July 2023: Steyning for Trees

Steyning For Trees was delighted to receive a Certificate of Merit from The Steyning Society at their Awards Evening in recognition of our...
1st July 2023

Food & Drink Festival: “Heads Up”

The Festival dates are 2nd September to 7th October 2023.
1st July 2023

Front Cover: 'it's alive' - Kevin Meeten

Kevin is a 59 year old artist from Ashington, and became an artist ‘accidentally’ about 9 years ago
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