FRIDAY 28 MAY

Steyning Centre, two showings one at 6pm and one at 9pm, Steyning Film Society Members Free tickets in advance, £5 for non-members (Snack at 8.15pm)

NOWHERE BOY

magine John Lennon's childhood.....A lonely teenager, curious and sharp, growing up in the shattered city of Liverpool. Two incredible women clash for his love, Mimi, the formidable aunt who raised him and Julia, the spirited mother who gave him up. Yearning for a normal family, John escapes into music. His fledgling genius finds a kindred spirit in the young Paul McCartney. But just as John's new life begins the truth about his past leads to a tragedy he would never escape. Poignant and powerful, the untold story of the boy who created The Beatles.

“A star is born” The Times, “Witty and satisfying” The Guardian. Directed by Sam Taylor Wood, starring Aaron Johnson, Kirstin Scott Thomas and Anne-Marie Duff.

MONDAY 31 MAY

Steyning High Street, 11am to 3.30pm, FREE

STEYNING COUNTRY FAIR

Turn back the clock and experience the atmosphere of Steyning as an old market town, complete with livestock, rural crafts, stalls and demonstrations, together with clowns, jugglers, and puppets and other entertainment for all the family.

FRIDAY 4 JUNE

Penfold Hall, 7.30pm, 45 minute talk followed by discussion, FREE ticket in advance

THE CUTHMAN LECTURE: MORALITY ON THE BATTLEFIELD IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Rev. Dr Giles Fraser is Canon Chancellor and heads up the teaching office of St Paul's Cathedral. He has a PhD in philosophical theology and has published and lectured widely in philosophy of religion and ethics. In recent years he has developed a reputation for facing difficult issues head on in his weekly column in the Church Times. He is a regular presenter of BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day and a contributor to The Guardian. He is regarded as a priest with a rare ability to identify those issues which non church-goers find off-putting and to engage in debate with them.

SATURDAY 12 JUNE

start at Steyning Bookshop, end at Steyning Library, 11am, 2 hours, FREE ticket in advance

FAMILY TREASURE HUNT

A fun stroll around the town, searching for clues, solving riddles and questions. Each family or group (any age children) enters as a team and collects their entry form from Steyning Bookshop. Finish at the library where there will be a craft activity and refreshments. Prizes for the winning team.

SUNDAY 13 JUNE

Steyning Centre, 2.30pm, 2 hours, £3.00 per child to Stepping Forward

STEPPING FORWARD

An afternoon of fun in aid of Stepping Forward. Music and Creative Activities for 0-5 years. Tea, Coffee and Cake on sale. www.steppingforward.info

THURSDAY 17 JUNE

Steyning grammar School, 6.30pm, 3 hours, Free

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN EXHIBITION

You are invited to come and celebrate student achievement in BTEC Visual Arts, GCSE Art, AS, A2 level Art, AS level Photography and Design Technology. Refreshments will be available and any voluntary contributions will go towards the exhibition hanging fund.

The evening will be opened by the school Samba Band and various other music students will perform during the evening.