Last Saturday we had a full house with over 100 attending at St Mary’s church hall, an interesting talk on past Goring, by local historian Chris Hare. This was our first event of the year and a Saturday morning rather than our normal Thursday evening. We had a lot of positive feedback on the day. Look out for details on our next event, Ali’s Music Bingo, which will be an evening event on Thursday 26 th  March. Further details coming soon on the website and our Facebook page.

An extraordinary meeting of Worthing council has been called for next Tuesday to discuss whether the local elections should be held in May. Residents are able to attend, but any questions had to be submitted by 8th January. Details in link: Agenda for Worthing Council on Tuesday, 13th January, 2026, 6.30 pm - Adur & Worthing Councils

Happy New Year wishes from all the committee. Looking forward to the coming year with social events planned, plus welcoming new members.

Our next social event is an illustrated talk by local historian Chris Hare on the history of Goring. 11.00am Saturday 17th January 2026 at St Mary's church hall, Ilex Way BN12 4UZ. Forward from Chris: Once upon a time Goring was a sleepy village, nestled among trees and hedgerows, half a mile from the sea, and three miles from Worthing. It's medieval church was pulled down and replaced by an early Gothic revival one, all paid for by the Lyons family of Goring Hall. In those d

Photo of one of the tables of GRA members, guests and committee, at Marine Gardens Restaurant yesterday, enjoying a hearty Christmas lunch....

Christmas week services at St Mary's church, commencing with a carol service this Sunday at 6pm. Full details on their website https://goringbyseaparish.org/

As a community organisation we want to share community events in the Goring-by-Sea area. If you have a community event you would like shared, we can use Facebook and our website to post them.

Message from Adur and Worthing Council: The government has launched a consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) for every area of Sussex. Have your say by Sunday 11th January 2026. https://www.shapingwestsussex.org

Unusual visitors to the Greensward. Dark Bellied Brent Geese. They breed on the Siberian Tundra and thousands of them fly south, via the Baltic and North Sea, to spend winter in Chichester or Pagham harbour. They don't normally land on our Greensward, it may have been their first point of arrival in the country. After a brief stop, they moved on. Photo by Andrew Alexander, committee member.

Another recent photo, by one of the committee members

Recent photo, by one of the committee members

The grand sum of £1100 which was raised at our race night event was donated at our AGM. Really needed funds for a very worthy cause. A note of appreciation received. Thanks to all who attended the event to raise the money.

Reminder about our Christmas lunch. Book direct with Marine Gardens Restaurant. £10 deposit per person, plus menu choices by 4th December.

Update from Adur & Worthing Council following feedback

Preview of our planned events next year, further details to follow

Our next social event is the GRA Christmas lunch. This year to be held at Marine Gardens restaurant, on Thursday 18th December, between 3 and 5pm.

Mark your calendar for our Annual General Meeting. Where we will give details of the year’s activities, a financial report and voting in of committee officers etc. along with details of our planned expanded social/event calendar for 2026.

Could you help the Goring Residents Association (G.R.A) in your local area? 

Please be aware of planned works in Goring by SGN.

Upcoming Meet the MP event in Goring on September 27 th  to discuss Water Quality, 11:30 - 13:00 at a venue in Goring. In addition to...