Andrew Gaunt - DEFRA “The Role of the Plant Quarantine Service: Dealing with Alien Pests and Diseases”
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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
07786914795

Samantha Yanez - Age UK & West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service - Fire Safety Tips
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:30
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
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
07786914795
email – spsp.mens.fellowship@gmail.com

Christmas Extravaganza with Entertainers and the Muddle Band
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:30
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
07786914795

Daniel Sykes - Online safety for Beginners
2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:30
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
07786914795

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
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
