Read real life experiences and news from the people that know best – the local community of Shoreham-by-sea

Donkey Derby & Classic Vehicle Rally

The annual Donkey Derby and Classic Vehicle Rally is a long-standing event in the events calendar of Shoreham-by-Sea. It is a great family-friendly occasion with something for everyone – donkeys, cars, funfair, stalls, music, owls to name but a few. ... Read More

Shoreham Independent Traders Collective

we have seen new businesses join the town, which is enormously exciting and people have been showing strong support for shopping local. Shoreham is growing in size, with several new housing developments and we have a great opportunity to build our unique town centre to meet this wider community alongside the visitor economy. ... Read More

Lockdown Walk

If there can be any silver linings from lockdowns, it has given my wife and I the opportunity to explore the South Downs, starting from our doorstep in Church Green, Shoreham as part of our permitted exercise. ... Read More

Sea Swimmers

Earlier this year during the easing of the Lockdown in July, I fell in love with the sea, and started to take daily swims. As the weather turned cooler and the water temperature dropped, I still felt the need to swim as much as I could. ... Read More

Why Shoreham?

First, its location is pretty unique in terms of geography. A place where the South Downs meet the River Adur on its western side, creating the beautiful Adur Valley, to the busy harbour entrance to the east where the river meets the English Channel. ... Read More

Capt Hiram Maynard

My G G Grandfather was Capt Hiram Maynard who was a sea Captain, Shoreham Harbour Pilot and a Shoreham Lifeboat Coxswain in the late 1800's. ... Read More