Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Sompting
St Mary's Church is the ancient parish church of Sompting. It will be reopening for public worship with a week of special events.
Strawberry Folk Fair Trio: Folk Music from Sussex and Beyond
Saturday 12 August 2023
Lively traditional folk tunes from Sussex and beyond played on concertina, fiddle, melodeon and recorder by Will Duke, Tony Elphick, Janet Reeves, and Steve Matcham.
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Micro-vineyard and winery tour
Saturday 12 August 2023
Nick Munday takes you on a tour of his micro-vineyard and winery situated next to St Mary's. There'll be time for a tasting at the end. Very limited availability
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Cotillion 'Last Trip Home'
Saturday 13 August 2022
An evening of verse and folk song in tribute to the transition from working horses and oxen to modern methods. With this very Sussex group of musician-storytellers enjoy mandolin, fiddles, whistles, recorders, guitar, concertina, melodeon and song.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Weekend.
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Discovery Hunt
Saturday 13 August 2022
A special discovery hunt for children and families. Come and see what you can find in and around this ancient building.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Weekend.
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Guided walk
Saturday 13 August 2022
Join local historian Mike Tristram for a 90-minute guided walk onto the downs starting at the church. Terrain will include rough ground and steep slopes. At 11ish there will be tea and cakes accompanied by traditional tunes from the Strawberry Fair Folk Trio.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Weekend.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Micro-vineyard and winery tour
Saturday 13 August 2022
Nick Munday takes you on a tour of his micro-vineyard and winery situated next to St Mary's. There'll be time for a tasting at the end. Very limited availability
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Weekend.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin
The Gentle Jazz Trio
Friday 12 August 2022
Stephen Davies and friends present a great mix of easy listening jazz tunes and songs to relax to.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Weekend.
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Binsted Viols and Voices
Sunday 22 August 2021
Join the Binsted Viols and Voices for some 16th century songs of love and faith. Bring a cushion!
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
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Living Stones - a reflective journey
Saturday 21 August 2021
A reflective journey led by Canon Michael Hart, former Canon Missioner of Southwark Cathedral. A time to pause in this holy place, be still and be with God.
Please bring lunch and a cushion with you.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
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Song of the Seasons
Friday 20 August 2021
A multi-media on-screen performance by Worthing Choral Society lasting about 25 minutes in which nine musical pieces by Aedan Kerney combine with archive images of the local area, narration and soundscape, reflecting the impact of the seasons of the year on local horticulture and lives within the community. With talks from Aedan Kerney and Nick Munday, and live performance from Sam Barton.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Micro-vineyard and winery tour
Friday 20 August 2021
Nick Munday takes you on a tour of his micro-vineyard and winery situated next to St Mary's. There'll be time for a tasting at the end.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Discovery Hunt
Between Monday 16 August 2021 and Friday 20 August 2021
A special discovery hunt for children and families. Come and see what you can find in and around this ancient building.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Sussex Wind Quintet
Thursday 19 August 2021
Sussex Wind Quintet will play a programme of light classical music on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and french horn.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
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All the Birds of the Air
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Vic and Tina Smith present a multimedia show about birds in song, tune, verse and folklore. Followed by refreshments. Bring a cushion!
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Guided walk
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Join local historian Mike Tristram for an hour-long guided walk onto the downs starting at the church. Terrain will include rough ground and steep slopes. This will be followed by tea and cake in the church accompanied by traditional tunes from the Strawberry Fair Folk Trio.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Quiz
Tuesday 17 August 2021
Test your general knowledge with a quiz. Bring a team or come alone and we'll put you in a team. Tea and biscuits will be available.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
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Cross words at the organ with Aedan Kerney
Monday 16 August 2021
Aedan Kerney MBE presents an organ recital with a difference. Join Aedan to complete a fun musical crossword where all of the answers are in the music. Bring a pen!
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
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Discovering the Ancient Stones of Sompting Church
Monday 16 August 2021
A talk by David Bone on the history of St Mary's Church, Sompting
If wet, bring an umbrella.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
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Choral Evensong
Sunday 15 August 2021
Choral Evensong to celebrate the re-opening of St Mary's Church for regular worship. The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, will be the guest preacher.
This will be followed by beer from the Stanley Ale House and entertainment from Sompting Village Morris.
This event is part of St Mary's Celebration Week.
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin