Our 25+ interest groups are listed below, with a link to each. Contact group leader/s* directly on individual group pages, for further information on joining, venues, dates/times etc.
New groups Coming Soon - Watch this space for more information.
First visit to a group If you would like to try any of the groups please contact the group coordinator first via bluebird . Your first visit is always free so you can try out the group before you join that group
Group leaders' meetings Briefings and discussions on matters of interest to group leaders ie finance, data protection, membership forms.
Group finances Group activities are expected to be normally self-financing. Grants may be available for start-up groups
Venues Some groups meet in members' homes, others in various community venues, currently:
- Chesham House
- Crabtree Inn (Spitfire Bar)
- Lancing Parish Hall
- Lions Community Hall
- Sompting United Reform Church
- South Downs (Lancing) Leisure Centre
- St James the Less Church Hall
- St Michael's Church Hall
Group news and images We welcome items of news from groups for publication, on this website and in the News Bulletin.
Group Vacancies

There are vacancies for new members in most groups - see individual group links.
There are also vacancies for new groups and group leaders. Contact Interest Groups Co-ordinator via the Contact button above for more info.

No Vacancy - Ask the Group Coordinator to add your name to the waiting list. We will aim to find you a place in the group when available. See individual group links to make contact.
Links
Groups listed alphabetically
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Art Appreciation
Status: Full
On Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
2nd Monday in month -
Beginners Cryptic Crossword
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
Eight week course -
Book Group
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
1st Wednesday -
Book Group (2)
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
Every 2 months -
Bridge
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Saturday afternoons 2:00 pm -
Bus Group
Status: Active
Proposed New Group -
Chess for Beginners
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
alternative weeks -
Creative Drama
Status: Active
On Saturday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
2ns Saturday -
Creative Writing
Status: Full
On Thursday mornings
3rd Thursday 10 a.m. -
Cryptic Crossword Group
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
3rd -
Current Affairs
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
Last Friday in month -
Easy Cycling
Status: Active
Weekly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
Weekly -
French, Beginners'
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
2nd and 4th -
French, Conversation
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
1st and 3rd at 2pm -
German Conversation
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Thirds Wednesday -
History
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd Tuesday -
Knitting and Crochet
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
2nd and 4th -
Local History
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
4th Tuesday -
Painting and Drawing for fun
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm -
Petanque Group
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons 1:30 pm
Alternate Fridays -
Poetry
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons
Last Friday in the Month -
Practical Gardening Group
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd Tuesday of the month -
Quilting, Patchwork, Hand Sew
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fortnightly -
Rag Rug Group
Status: Full
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
1st Thursday -
Scrabble
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
1st, 3rd and 5th -
Simply Social
Status: Active
via What's App -
Walking
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings 10:30 am
2nd and 4th -
Wine Appreciation
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday evenings 6:45 pm
1st Wednesday evening





