Nick Gibb joined the Pagham Association for the Elderly's coffee morning at St Ninian's church hall in Pagham.
Mr Gibb said, "The Association has been in existence for over 50 years and is a wonderful way for people to socialise over a cup of coffee. They meet every Wednesday morning at St Ninian's church hall and are always looking for new members."
The organiser is the Rev Frank Hull.
Photo: from left: Florence Shickle, Audrey Latter, Alice Scates, Devina Herrington, Eileen Knight, Nick Gibb, Sylvia Collison.