St Peter and St Pauls - Mens Fellowship club

Rupert Head - My (small) part in the Falklands
2025-02-19 07:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Rupert was the First Lieutenant in a merchant ship taken up from trade, SS ATLANTIC CONVEYOR.
“We carried Harriers, helicopters and much else to the area. We were hit with two Exocet missiles and eventually we had to abandon ship. I went into the water and then into a life-raft. This is my story of survival. I try to interact with the audience by asking the “What would you have done” questions. Each one is real (and literally life or death)
As ever a friendly welcome…
Refreshments, Cakes, Hot and Cold drinks.
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A at the end.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )

Dave Ward - “Alcoholics Anonymous: How It Works”
2025-03-19 19:00 - 21:30 | West Sussex
This evening we are honoured to have Dave Ward talking about Alcholics Anonymous, an amazing organisation that protects and helps people afflicted by the effects of Alcohol. On themselves, family, work and life.
“I will talk about how AA started, its core principles, the twelve steps and traditions, and how AA meetings work. I will also share about my personal journey of recovery.”
Refreshments :- Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, biscuits, cakes etc
Usual meet at 7:00pm until 9:30pm
£3 entrance £2 Raffle. Prizes etc There will be no wine for this meeting, food vouchers only.

Jo Parker-Smith - Blind Veterans - New Rustington Home
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Jo has set up the new Rustington home for Blind Veterans, formerly St Dunstans at Ovingdean. it hit headlines recently when it was opened Princess Sophie. Jo will be showing you what residents expect and enjoy from the new home.
It seems a quite dynamic and friendly residential home.
Refreshments, Cakes, Hot and Cold drinks.
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A at the end.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher ) possibly an easter egg or two …

Bill Dodd
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Tom Mitcham - "From the Sublime to the Cor Blimey" - A light-hearted look at English poetry.
2025-05-21 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Tom is giving us a left field talk, away from the ordinary. In the realms of literary uniqueness and poetic wit overtly viewed from behind a lifetime of hyper-vigilance of human analysis.
There will be elements of comedy and tragedy which will expand your experience of the Nation’s (and some of Tom’s) poetry.
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A at the end.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )

Bill Dodd
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Graeme Taylor talk on Wartime and VE Day in Rustington
2025-06-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Graeme is returning to give us a talk on Wartime and V.E. Day in Rustington.
Find out what happened in Rustington during the war including the W.V.S. (women’s voluntary service), Mewsbrook Park and even the Radar Station at Poling along with personal memories about his family.
Rustington commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day ( Victory in Europe) day on May 8th this year.
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A at the end.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )

Bill Dodd
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Rupert Head - My 3 years on Royal Yacht Britannia
2025-07-16 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Rupert returns, talking to us about his career in the Royal Navy. Tonight he will give a flavour of the unique life onboard, on and off royal duties, state visits and a bit about the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Refreshments :- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits, cakes etc
£3 entrance, optional £2 Raffle. Prizes etc – Wine, Grocery vouchers etc
All are welcome

Bill Dodd
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Summers evening at the Lamb + AGM
2025-08-20 19:00 - 21:30 | the Lamb, Rustington
Hi, well it is summer and we need some downtime. Last years AGM was fun…
There will be a 10 min AGM. Its FREE. We have booked a long table in the Lamb, Rustington. It will be in the quiet area of the restaurant. If you want to order food you are very welcome. They have a good menu.
The AGM will only be 10 mins, just need to agree a couple of items. Donations any thing you want to add or discuss -give me an email.
If anyone wants to help with the running of the Fellowship please let me know. We need some new ideas and new directions.
Thanks for attending this last year, here’s to the next.
See you there. Note its at the early time of 7:00pm
Bill
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Andrew Gaunt - DEFRA “The Role of the Plant Quarantine Service: Dealing with Alien Pests and Diseases”
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Andrew is a member of APHA ( Animal and Plant Health Agency ) in DEFRA. He will be giving us the details of his Day Job and how it affects us all.
After studying Agriculture and graduating from Aberystwyth University, He joined the Velcourt Farm Management Group, who now farms over 80,000 hectares across several countries. From there joined ADAS, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Farm Advisory Service at Taunton. When this was sold off, He then joined the Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate which is now part of the Animal and Plant Health Agency and now have been an inspector for over 25 years in West Sussex based at Chichester.
The talk looks at the role and work of Defra’s Plant Quarantine service in protecting the Food Supply Chain, Agriculture, Horticulture, forestry and the Environment from Alien Pests and Diseases.
As usual – £3 entrance and on the door – £2 optional Raffle – Wine / Food Voucher
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A and presentation.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )
You are very welcome.
Bill Dodd
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Samantha Yanez - Age UK & West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service - Fire Safety Tips
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Samantha Yanez from Age UK is giving us a talk about the activities of the Age Uk – WSBH charity.
She will be bringing along members of the of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service who will give us a talk and presentation on
Staying Safe & Connected – Fire Prevention Tips. How this affects the over 65’s
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A and presentation.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )

Bill Dodd
07786914795
email spsp.mens.fellowship@gmail.com

James Spanner - The Bible: one original text? So why so many translations?
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Rev James returns asking questions as: The Bible: one original text? So why so many translations?.
Different translations of the Bible and the moral, religious and political confusions of the real meaning behind them. A fun view.
The full Bible is translated into 743 languages, New Testamentonly translated into 1,611 languages. Total number of languages with some portion of the Bible = 3,658. There are 7,000+ languages – so the bible is available in just over half of all known languages.
Some of the best known are

King James Version (KJV) – 1611

New International Version (NIV) – 1978

English Standard Version (ESV) – 2001

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) – 1989

New Living Translation (NLT) – 1996

The Message (MSG) – 2002

Christian Standard Bible (CSB) – 2017

Douay-Rheims Bible – 1582–1610 (Catholic)

Revised Standard Version (RSV) – 1952

BUT … why do they sometimes contradict each others translations – James reveals all…
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A and presentation.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )

Bill Dodd
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email – spsp.mens.fellowship@gmail.com

Christmas Extravaganza with Entertainers and the Muddle Band
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Hi, again its Christmas. We will be having talented entertainers , with the All Inclusive MUDDLE BAND, Toms Fun Poetry – Albert and the Lion and hopefully Robert ( I haven’t asked him yet ) with a little campfire singing.
If you have a talent or idea do let us know.
Games, Quizzes, Food, General Riotous Behavior. Yes you will be allowed to misbehave. More will be explained later.
If you have mince pies or other festive food, please bring it. If you have something to add to the raffle bring it too.
Win the Christmas Pud and other bits. Usual raffle for Wine, voucher and other prizes.
Usual meet at 7:00pm, chaotic existence until 9:30pm. What happens at the Xmas Extravaganza stays in the Extravaganza.
£3 entrance £2 Raffle. Prizes etc

Bill Dodd and the Team
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Daniel Sykes - Online safety for Beginners
2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Daniel Sykes, a cyber Protect Officer from The Surrey & Sussex Police will give us a talk:
Join us for an action packed and informative Cyber Security training from the South East Regional Organized Crime Unit’s Cyber Crime Team, where we will equip you with easy-to-implement tips to stay safe online and minimize the risk of falling victim to cybercrime.
In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, protecting ourselves from cyber threats is more crucial than ever. This presentation is designed to cater to individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their technical expertise. Our goal is to provide practical insights and actionable steps that everyone can take to enhance their online security posture.

Key Topics Include –
Password Mastery: Learn the art of creating strong, unique passwords and explore password management tools to ensure the security of your accounts.
Phishing Awareness: Recognize common phishing techniques and discover how to outsmart criminals by identify malicious emails, messages and websites to avoid falling prey to cybercriminals.
Device Hygiene: Understand the importance of keeping your devices up to date with the latest security patches and explore best practices for securing your smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets.
Social Media Safety: Uncover strategies to protect your personal information on social media platforms and maintain a healthy online presence without compromising your privacy.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Embrace the power of an additional layer of security through 2FA, making it significantly harder for unauthorized individuals to access your accounts.
Other Fraud information: Learn all about other strategies criminals use to target individuals. We’ll cover topics such as Crypto Currency, Investment and Romance Fraud as well as Phone Scams.
Q and A: Ask me anything!
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A and presentation.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )

Bill Dodd
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Rupert Head - "When I was a Navy Diver, tasked with raising a Fleet Air Arm Bomber from Norway"
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:30 | The Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3NL, United Kingdom
Rupert returns to tell another story about his exploits in the Royal Navy. Unassuming and always one to hide his fascinating stories, he is going to deal with yet another side of his talents.
“When I was a Navy Diver and also an adventurous training dive leader which meant I did expeditions to wreck sites and in one case raise a Fleet Air Arm bomber from a lake in Norway and bring it back to the museum at Yeovilton.”
We like these resurrection of crashed plan stories.
Do come, have a chat grab some cakes and refreshment and immerse yourself, without getting wet.
Normally on the 3rd week of the month, we have changed the meeting date due to that falling on Ash Wednesday.
Arrive at 7:00pm, the talk will start at 7:45 with a Q & A and presentation.
All are welcome.
£3 entrance and £2 for an optional Raffle ( wine or food voucher )
Bill Dodd
07786914795
