Situated on the South Coast of England
between the towns of
Worthing & Shoreham by Sea
"Pastfinders” is a group of enthusiasts who meet once a month as a focus and forum for the local history of these two coastal villages.  Nov 6 Annual General Meeting Dec 4 Christmas Social Event On Sunday 14 October, Worthing Football Club is hosting a special football match in aid of Care for Veterans.This one-off game is a recreation of a match that was held at the club 100 years ago between Worthing Ladies’ XI and Wounded Soldiers from the Grange Auxiliary Hospital. The Grand Football Match, as it was also originally called, aims to be as authentic as possible, with WWI themed sounds, dress, atmosphere and refreshments. There will be live music from Lancing Brass Band and 1066 Pipes & Drums marching band, chances to win prizes, and more! All spectators are encouraged to dress-up in period dress from the WWI era, with prizes for the best dressed! Where: Worthing FC, Woodside Rd, Worthing When: Sunday 14 October; doors open at 1pm, kick-off at 2pm Entry: Adults £4; Concessions/children £2. Tickets available from Care for Veterans. Call 01903 218444 to book.  Goring not Boring: This email has been received by Pastfinders; the Gorings have played a very significant part in the local history of the two villages. "We are incredibly proud to say that ‘LIVES, LOVES AND LETTERS – THE GORING FAMILY OF WISTON, SUSSEX 1743-1905’ has finally been self-published, after 13 years of hard work and enjoyment.  "Penstone House and the Basque children" ~ The Blue Plaque is now in place. Earlier this year, Alan Bradley gave us a fascinating talk and we wish him well with his very laudable efforts to get these children remembered by a blue plaque at Lancing Library. Click Here: If you are interested in potential Blue Badgers, please visit: Click: Local Worthies Also please take a look at our most recent page which is a mirror (with consent of the Trustees) of the original on the Sompting Estate Website: http://www.somptingestate.com/bill-lindfield It deals with many aspects of the fascinating life of the late Bill Lindfield of Sompting, soldier, poet, countryman and local treasure: https://sites.google.com/site/lancsompastfinders/Home/local-worthies/bill-lindfield-of-sompting Local History Booklets (click here) Please have a look at our range of local history booklets. If you are interested in the History of Lancing & Sompting, you may enjoy the pages entitled Some Little Known Facts", "Research by Members" & "READ ALL ABOUT IT". >>>>>>>> To navigate our web pages please follow the LINKS to the right >>>>>>>> Heritage Lottery Fund
Since 2012 we have carried the logo of the National Lottery Heritage fund on our website in recognition of its support in funding the purchase of essential equipment to scan and store many negatives, original photographs and archives held by Lancing & Sompting Pastfinders. We still feel it necessary to acknowledge the support of HLF and whilst keeping the logo have moved its position. Meetings
are held generally on the first Tuesday of each month in Sompting at
Harriet Johnson Hall, Loose Lane, starting 7.30pm.. Annual Membership: £6 plus £1 each meeting attended. Visitors: £2.50 per evening. Please e.mail our Contact below if you would like to know more. | LINKS to other pages on our website: |
