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Martin Hayes, Local Historian

Thursday 14th May 2026 at noon

‘Courage, scandal, togetherness, challenges, opportunities, hope and tragedy… Is how one Worthing family survived life in Georgian and Victorian times.’

Martin Hayes, local historian and researcher, will trace a similar path to that of the acclaimed BBC series In A House Through Time with David Olusoga

Join us for this illuminating local ‘life story’ which may inspire to research your own family tree with no place better to start than out very well-equipped local library, from which most of this talk was sourced.

Talk and two course meal: £28.50

Book today! 01903 230451


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Rolled and stuffed leg of lamb 

Rosemary and mint gravy, spring greens and roast potatoes

or

Naturally smoked haddock 

Creamed potato, wholegrain mustard and pea sauce | gf 

or

Potato gnocchi 

Truffled mushroom sauce, parmesan shavings | vegan

Dessert

Roasted pineapple carpaccio 

Homemade coconut ice cream

Lychee, mango and kiwi sauce 

Belgian chocolate mousse 

Toasted nuts and berry coulis 

Mature cheddar and brie 

Savoury biscuits and homemade chutney


Please advise your choice of dishes and pay when booking

Seating will be social unless otherwise requested.

Full refund if cancelled by 8th May 2026.

Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

Call reception on 01903 230451 to book.


Food described within this menu may contain nuts, derivative of nuts, gluten or other allergies. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please inform a member of the team.