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August 1925. In 1928, Major Middleton and the Sussex Regiment were posted to Port Said in Egypt. In 1931 Hugh Riley was the cinema’s manager when a fire broke out in the projection booth while a movie was showing. The projectionists battled to put out the fire with Mr Riley going onto the stage to ask the audience of eight hundred, mostly women and children, to leave. At first no one moved, but when he explained what had happened they calmly made their way to the exit. The fire was put out. however the projectionist Mr Harwood was badly burned. In 1935, the Blue Flash Cinema Company Ltd was sold to National Provincial Cinemas Ltd, which was then sold in 1936 to the Union Cinema Company. Louis Halpen became the manager. He kept the Coliseum open during the Second World War until 1941 when the cinema was forced to close because of the repeated attacks on Shoreham by German bombers. In 1948, the cinema was owned by United British Cinemas Ltd and it remained open until 1952. The building was then converted into a machine shop for Deri Engineers who moved out in the early 1960’s. The Coliseum was demolished in 1964 to make way for the Adur Civic Centre (Council offices), now itself recently pulled down with a new development on the way.

Judy Upton

Source Western Mail, Perth, Thursday 12th of November 1931 Sussex EUS Cinema Treasures Brightonfilm.com Great War Theatre

What’s On - Local Groups

Sequence Dancing

Sequence dancing Wednesday afternoons 1.45 - 4.15 pm at Quayside, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick, BN42 4RE. For more info ring Clive on 01273 410438

Retirees Golf Society

Have you just retired, over 60 and and would like to play. Golf with like-minded people who don’t want to pay the expensive annual subscriptions and joining fees. Why not join my local retirees golf society? My name is Rob, I enjoy golf and live in Shoreham. Looking for people to join who want to play for fun. If our golf improves too, then that’s a bonus.The Society started in May. We play every Monday morning, each month we play nine holes course or two eighteen holes courses, all venues well be within half an hours drive from Shoreham, currently we have in excess of twenty members but there is always room for more. Ladies are welcome. Should you be interested you can contact me at: marsh-robert@sky.com

Table Tennis for the Over 50s

St Giles Church Hall, Upper Shoreham Rd Shoreham. Thursdays 2.30-4.30 with refreshments. Beginners welcome a very friendly group. £4 session paid monthly. Numbers are limited MUST BOOK through:Pat on 07856 285078.

The Shoreham Chess Club

The Club started during Lockdown 2020 and has recently moved to Address: Sussex Yacht Club; 85/89 Brighton Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6RF Hours: Wednesday: 7:30PM–10:00PM So- every Wednesday we play friendly games and try to get a little better. The level ranges from people who recently learned the rules to county standard. We are looking for more members so please visit our website to findout how to contact us and learn more. https://shorehamchessclub.com.

Southwick Trefoil

Welcomes new members. We meet on the second Monday of the month 19.15 - 21.15 at Southwick Community Centre. Have you ever noticed how much fun youth groups like Rainbows, Brownies & Guides have. Everyone can join today. We’re looking forward to welcoming you & sharing the fun that is Trefoil. For further information please contact Margaret 01273 966534 or Mary 01273 594753

Southwick Lace Club

Southwick Lace Class meets at the Southwick Community Centre on Tuesdays from 09.45 to 11.45 in term time. We welcome beginners to lacemaking as well as those with experience. For more information please contact the Tutor, Rosemary Brown, on 07900 191443 or rjbrownsw@virginmedia.com

Shoreham Book Club.

We meet once a month. The last Tuesday of each Month at the Crabtree Pub at 7.30 in the snug Please email for more information ShorehamBySeaBookClub@gmail.com

nicolaharmanyoga.co.uk

Tuesday yoga 6pm Shoreham Centre Wednesday yoga online zoom 7:15pm. Saturday yoga online zoom 10am. All classes are 1 hour https://www.nicolaharmanyoga.

PILATES at Southwick Christian Community Church Thursday 9.30-10.30am Lovely, friendly class. Beginners welcome. Also in Shoreham, Lancing & on zoom Contact Sharon 07969 610030 for more info & to book your place

St Nicolas’ Services

Our services are as follows : Sundays 8.30 and 10 am and Wednesdays 9.30 am - all for Holy Communion.

Southwick Trefoil:Girl Guiding for Adults

Girl Guiding for adults. New members always welcome & open to anyone over 18 years. No previous membership of Girl Guiding necessary. Meetings held on 2nd Monday of the month 19.15 - 21.15, usually at Southwick Community Centre. For further details please contact: Margaret 01273 966534 or Mary 01273 594753 SPONSOR THIS PAGE

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Southwick Bowls Club Shoreham Society AGM

Southwick Recreation Ground. The new outdoor bowls season commences on Monday 18th April. We welcome new and experienced bowlers to come along and take a look at our bowls club. Every Monday and Friday at 1.30pm we invite new bowlers to try out and will provide bowls, tuition, help and encouragement to get you started.For more information:- Website: southwickbowlsclub.com or phone John Southwick Bowls Club 07973149534

The Southern Electric Group

Railway Interest meetings. The next meeting of the Southern Electric Group will be held on AUGUST 8TH between 7.15 &10.pm in the Deall room at the Southwick Community Centre. August 8th “Rail Rover 2019 Part 2 “ Presented by Keith Carter. The subject and speaker will be (eg Chepstow to the Cardiff Valleys with Taffy) A donation of £3, to help cover expenses is requested from visitors. We apologise if any

The Southwick Art Club

We are a friendly club, mainly working on painting and drawing, of mixed abilities with the only qualification being a love of art We meet at Southwick Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 in the Glebe Room apart from August and late days in December. We welcome new members and you are welcome to look in on one of our sessions without obligation. We follow a structured programme with an annual subscription of £75 which includes entry to all our sessions. Contact Secretary John Young 01273 885302 email johnryoungac@yahoo.co.uk or from the Community Centre notice board.

UKESALOUD Ukulele lessons

Ukulele Courses for Adults Saturday mornings in the Function Room at the Ferry Rigg, Shoreham by Sea Please call or text: 07931 372694 or email: theresavcarey@hotmail.com for booking details. All social distancing measures in place. 7.00pm, Friday 21st May 2022, Room 3, Shoreham Centre (Free) This is an exciting period for the Shoreham Society and Shoreham in general. Join us and find out what we have been doing over the last year and what we plan for the future. Full details at www.shorehamsociety.org.uk/events

St Nicolas Church

Old Shoreham.A warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us for Holy Communication on Sundays at 8.30am and 10.00am and Wednesday at 9.30am or Sung evensong on 1st Sunday of every month at 6pm. Why not come and try our popular monthly Coffee and Cakes on a Saturday morning - eat in or take away cakes! Normally 3rd Saturday of the month but full details of dates on our Facebook page.”

Raphael, A God Amongst Painters by Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe Monday 11th July 2022

Raphael is one of the most famous names in art history and until the late 19th century to emulate him was the goal of most artists. This lecture asks “what is the magic of Raphael?” It takes a fresh look at Raphael, at the beauty and grace of his work and examines his astonishing ability to grow and transform himself over the years of his career. The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, BN44 3XZ 10:00am - 12:00. Free to members, £10 donation for visitors. steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

Southwick and Fishersgate Horticultural Society

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Southwick Community Centre from 2-4pm. No meetings in January and August. Annual membership is £5 single or £8 per couple. Afternoon meeting entry is £5. New members & visitors always welcome. For further information please contact Julie 01273 596707