Bringing History Alive in a Day of Discovery and Creativity A fun day full of craftwork, dancing, storytelling and Norman arch-building filled the church on Monday 28th October as part of the Autumn half-term. Despite the drizzly weather outside, 22 children and a fantastic team of helpers came together for a history themed day of…
The revised date for the presentation of ‘The Lost & Found Vicars’ is Saturday 30 November at 4pm. The event was postponed following the passing of our dear friend, Malcolm Donaldson, on Saturday, 22nd September, whose funeral is to take place on the afternoon of 13th October, the same date as the ‘Lost & Found…
October 2024 School Break Children’s Event Bring your children along for a fun packed few hours in our stunning church. Monday 28th October Drop in any time between 11am to 3pm.Venue: Steyning Parish Church Join us for a fun-filled and educational children’s event during the October school break! This year, we are excited to explore…
On 22nd June 2024 the Friends of SPC were once again delighted to have the Hanover Band back, this time to perform all six of Bach’s Brandenburg concertos. During December 2022 the Hanover Band performed the Messiah and delighted audiences then. On what turned out to be a sunny day in June approximately 100 people…
The Hanover Band returns to Steyning Hear all 6 Brandenburg Concertos! Saturday – 22nd June 2024. 3.30pm – c7.30pm (which includes an interval) Venue: Steyning Parish Church. Part 1: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 2, 4 – led by Julia KuhnMain interval with optional picnicPart 2: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 3, 5, 6 – led by Theresa…
Mastering the Art of Stonework: A Journey of Knowledge and Creativity A fascinating talk from Master Craftsman, Adam Stone, delighted the 50-strong audience at Steyning Parish Church on 8 October. Adam outlined his unique career which began with English Heritage as an apprentice stonemason in 1979. Since then, he has worked on the conservation of…
Annual General Meeting of the Friends with special guest speaker. Sunday, 8th October 2023. From 5 pm to approximately 7 pm. Venue: Steyning Parish Church. Our 2023 AGM will be on 8 October, in the Church as usual, but this time on a Sunday afternoon starting at 5 pm. In order to achieve a quorum…
Sarah Leigh, our church historian, gave a talk about the church on the 10th of July covering the twists and turns of its history from the Norman conquest to the Reformation. The audience of around 70 people who came from Shoreham, Worthing and Brighton as well as Steyning, were highly appreciative and the talk prompted…
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A magnificent performance of Handel’s Messiah delighted the audience on 15th December in Steyning Parish Church. The internationally acclaimed Hanover Band and Hanover Chorus gave this seasonal masterpiece to more than 200 people, to create a very special and memorable evening – despite arctic weather outside. The church lighting, which was installed just last year, meant…