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The County that once was a Kingdom - Dramatic moments in the history of Sussex with Chris Hare

  • Indigo Bistro & Bar 30-38 Steyne Gardens Worthing, England, BN11 3DZ United Kingdom (map)

Celebrate Sussex Day With historian Chris Hare at Indigo

Friday 16th June

Following the fantastically successful evening we had for Trafalgar Day, we are delighted to see the return of Chris Hare to celebrate Sussex Day on Friday 16th June.

Did you know that Sussex once was a kingdom? For some three hundred years a King of Sussex not only ruled, but spread his dominions to include the Meon Valley in Wessex (now Hampshire) and the Isle of Wight?

In the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Sussex smugglers were notorious for their audacious landings of contraband and their battles with the Coastguard. In the nineteenth century the anarchic spirit was abroad on November 5th, Bonfire Night, and in the excesses of the notorious 'Skeleton Army.' 

This Sussex Day, you can celebrate the county that 'wun't be druv' by listening to historian, Chris Hare recall the daring-do of days gone by.

THE talk begins at 12 noon and will be followed by a two-course lunch.

All for £30.

Menu

Mains

Breast of Chicken

Wild mushroom sauce, Creamed potato and vegetables

 

Fillets of plump local Plaice in breadcrumbs

Minted peas, chunky chips, Tartare sauce

 

Tofu Teriyaki

Roasted spring onion, Asian salad, Sesame stir fried vegetables, jasmine rice Vegan (GF)

 

Desserts

Caramelised Roasted pineapple carpaccio

Coconut ice cream & passion fruit syrup

 

Lemon and orange posset

Raspberry compote & shortbread

 

A selection of British and continental cheese

Apricot & rhubarb chutney and biscuits


BOOKINg

£30 per person

Seating will be social 

Guests are respectfully requested to pay in full when booking.

The talk will begin at 12 noon and will be followed by a two course lunch.
Please advise your meal choices when booking.

Full refund if cancelled by 6th June.

To book, you can reach us by contacting Reception at The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens on 01903 230451