Losing someone close to us is a painful and challenging experience. Our aim at H D Tribe is to make the whole funeral process as simple and as stress-free as possible for you, by offering a complete funeral service, ensured by H D Tribe’s long-established reputation for quality, dignity and reliability.
Carly joined the team in 2017 bringing with her almost 20 years’ experience within the funeral industry. She thrives on attention to detail and doing her very best for her families. She has 3 demanding children who keep her busy with motorbikes and horses when she isn’t at work. She has a passion for funky irregular choice shoes, be sure to check out her feet if you are in the office.
Carly Cripps
All about Angmering
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All about Angmering is independently published. 4,300 copies are distributed free through the door to homes in Angmering and Clapham.
Thank You
to all the businesses, the parish council office and the community centre that hold extra copies of the magazine. We would also like to thank all of the advertisers as without them, this magazine would not be possible.
March 2025 deadlines
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All about Angmering cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in the magazine. Please note that information is correct at the time of going to press.
Welcome to the February issue.
The days are getting lighter and the snowdrops will be poking their heads out anytime now.
The Worthing Ice Rink is still open for sessions, lessons and parties until the 23rd February. Skate under the canopy of stars and enjoy a hot drink or a sweet treat at their indoor cafe. There is a FREE immersive audio‐visual show accompanied by music and lighting at Arundel Lido on 31st Jan and 1st Feb and for those that want to bring balance to their physical and mental states there is a breath reset workshop at the Beach Club in Littlehampton on 12th February to help with anxiety, sleep and general well‐being.
Don’t forget to use the local services advertised in this magazine as without our advertisers there would be no magazine.
Do continue to add your events to our website and send in articles for people to read about local activities and groups.
Happy reading!
Helen and the All about Magazines team
The Beach Club Li lehampton: Crea ng Memories by the Shore
At The Beach Club Li lehampton, our mission is simple: to create a welcoming space where the community comes together to enjoy the best food, drink, and entertainment. Located on the seafront, halfway between Li lehampton and Rus ngton, we strive to be a place where people can connect, celebrate, and create las ng memories.
We open at 7am every day, making us the perfect spot for a post‐beach walk breakfast. From Thursday to Sunday, we stay open into the evening, offering a deligh ul evening dining experience, now featuring our new tapas selec on and Sunday Roasts.
We cater to everyone — from families seeking a relaxing tea a er a visit to the Wave, to young professionals enjoying Friday nights with bespoke cocktails and live music. With themed party nights, live performances, and seasonal celebra ons, we bring energy and excitement to the Arun district's social scene. We are commi ed to enhancing the community experience. This includes collabora ng with local talent, suppor ng small businesses, and providing a space for
local clubs to benefit from everything the coast has to offer. We also have an onsite Beach Watersports Team (in collabora on with Duotone) that offers ac vi es like kitesurfing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding. While relaxing in the Club, you’ll o en spot adventurers out on the water, enjoying the sea and wind. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and experience everything The Beach Club Li lehampton has to off
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LRB Cleaning Services
Goring‐based LRB Cleaning Services Ltd was established in 2006 by business owner Jody Bull, with a simple strategy of providing high standards of service, delivered at a reasonable price.
We believe in the Mum test: Would I be happy if someone had delivered that service to my Mum? We also believe in focusing on the quality of our service and working hard to not only turn up when we say we will but also let you know if we’re delayed. And if you are not completely sa sfied, we will always welcome your feedback and do everything possible to seek a resolu on. Simply, we aim for perfec on and dy up a er ourselves!
Eighteen years of research and development have led to us carrying the most efficient tools and, wherever possible, always using the most environmentally friendly products. We have polished and perfected all our services and pride ourselves on an array of fantas c reviews (Checkatrade / Google), making us not only a friendly local, family‐run business but also a
team of exterior cleaning specialists where the standard means everything to us.
Over 400 local homeowners from Worthing to Li lehampton trust us with their schedule, some of whom we have con nued to maintain for our en re opera on of over 18 years. From regular window cleaning, to UPVC roofline valets, gu er clearance, pressure cleaning drives/patios and roof moss control. Whichever, we’re here to deliver a first‐class service!
“I have used Jody before to clean a very dirty pa o. He transformed it. More recently, he’s cleaned and repaired some gu ering. Excellent job. Would definitely recommend.” Client, BN12
If you would like more informa on and a free quota on, please call 01903 521365, email admin@lrbcleaningservices.co.uk or visit the website www.lrbcleaningservices.co.uk
Meet the Property Team
Here at E J Moyle LLP Solicitors, we pride ourselves on the service we provide all our clients, with specialised and experienced lawyers in Property, Family and Elderly Client departments.
The property team is headed by our managing partner, Rob Fawcett, with Melissa Hubbard, solicitor, Lisa May, MCILEX conveying executive, and Bart Hunter, paralegal. Our experienced legal assistants also support the department. The property services we offer range from commercial transactions, such as the sale and purchase of commercial/business premises, property portfolios, grant of leases, etc., to residential matters, including sale and purchase, new leases, lease extensions, property transfers, etc.
If you are thinking of getting onto the property ladder and would like advice on the procedure and what to expect, we would be delighted to talk to you. Likewise, if you have a commercial or residential property query, we are here to help and advise you. Please feel free to contact our team via our group email address litmail@moyle.co.uk or telephone 01903 725143.
Rob Fawcett
Melissa Hubbard
Lisa May
Bart Hunter
Arun Furnishers closes its doors a er 25 years
Twenty‐five years ago, Simon and Julie took the plunge and purchased Arun Furnishers in Beach Road, Li lehampton. Simon has been in the furniture industry most of his working life and Julie in accounts, so they were very confident that between them it would be a good move and they could make a success of it; they certainly did but have now decided that the me is right to re re and move to the next chapter of their lives.
Arun Furnishers has been a big part of their life for so long; however, by retiring now they will hopefully be able to spend many years having extended stays with their family in Australia and enjoy lots of quality time with their young grandchildren. They are looking forward to all those school concerts and cheering them on at their soccer matches with the rest of the grandparents!
Over the last 25 years they have seen the world and our High Street change immeasurably but have been lucky enough to have met many of the lovely people of Littlehampton and beyond, it is amazing how far some of their customers have travelled to come and see them. The loyalty and support over the years has been very touching and they have made many “friends” who frequently call in for a chat and a catch up on life. They have always believed that “good old‐fashioned service” is very important and know this has been one of the main reasons why they have had such continuous success.
They will be having a RETIREMENT SALE to clear all the stock from the showroom, including sofas, chairs, beds, headboards, bedroom furniture and lounge furniture. The sale will begin on Monday 3rd February at 10am and run until the end of March or earlier if all the stock has gone!
In the meantime, or even when the sale is on, if you have been meaning to order something there is still time as they will be around until every order has been fulfilled and delivered. Even if you do not need to buy or order anything, please feel free to pop in for a chat or just to say goodbye.
Finally, Simon and Julie would like to say a huge thank you to all their loyal customers who over the years have supported them and helped make the business what it is today. They are genuinely going to miss everyone and it will be a sad day when they finally close the doors for the last time but they are looking forward to an exciting retirement.
Students Race Across the UK
to Support Sports Leadership
A group of dedicated sports students from the Angmering School Sixth Form embarked on an impressive challenge, cycling the equivalent of 600 miles across the UK on exercise bikes. Their goal? To race the distance from John O’Groats to Lands End to raise funds for their Sports Leadership Qualifica on.
The ini a ve was more than just a physical feat it was an opportunity for these students to build valuable leadership skills that they plan to share with their school community.
The students are eager to use the funds to support the extracurricular sports program, with the aim of offering addi onal clubs and coaching to younger students.
As the challenge unfolded, the sense of community and teamwork was palpable. The students are not only working towards their personal goals but are also commi ed to making a posi ve impact on the wider school environment. Their ambi on to support the extracurricular program is driven by the belief that ac ve par cipa on in sports can help shape the personal development and well‐being of students, both in and out of the classroom.
If you would like to help the students achieve their goals and further support their school’s sports program, you can donate via GoFundMe at www.gofundme.com/race‐across‐the‐uk. Your generosity will help provide new opportuni es for the younger genera on to engage in sport, develop their leadership skills, and stay ac ve.
Dance Live! Annual Danceathon Raises Funds for February’s Compe on
The Dance Team successfully completed their annual 12‐hour Danceathon in early December, raising funds for their entry into the upcoming Dance Live compe on in February.
Students from all year groups par cipated, embracing a variety of dance styles throughout
the day. One of the event’s highlights was the “Strictly Danceathon” compe on, a thrilling showcase of the students’ talent, passion, and dedica on.
This year’s Dance Live theme is a crea ve reimagining of Beetlejuice, with students dedica ng themselves to hours of rehearsals to bring their vision to life. The compe on is a unique experience, combining dance and various aspects of produc on, including ligh ng, stage crew, costume design and video edi ng. We look forward to seeing the finished product!
Boys Dance Group Shines at The University of Chichester Showcase
The Boys Dance group recently performed at the Boys Pla orm at The University of Chichester, a pres gious event that highlighted their excep onal talent and passion for dance.
This showcase is an invaluable experience, embracing par cipants of all ages and skill levels, and fostering an inclusive environment for crea vity and expression. It was a wonderful opportunity for these young dancers to embrace their crea vity in a suppor ve and inspiring atmosphere.
This event not only celebrated the boy’s talent while highligh ng the importance of collabora on and the power of dance in bringing people together.
What is Wealth?
Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner
Wealth o en evokes images of luxury cars, sprawling estates and overflowing bank accounts, but the true essence of wealth extends far beyond material possessions. At its core, wealth is about security, freedom and the ability to live a life aligned with your values. Whether you are a millionaire, middle‐income earner or just striving to make ends meet, wealth is a deeply personal concept that reflects more than just financial abundance.
For high‐net‐worth individuals, wealth could be about preserving and growing assets to support genera onal goals or personal endeavours. For middle‐income earners, it might mean paying down debt, securing homeownership or saving for re rement. For those facing financial hardship, wealth can manifest as stability, a roof over one’s head, food on the table and the comfort of knowing emergencies can be managed and paid for. Whatever your situa on, the first port of call is understanding what you actually have in the first place. Across all financial scenarios and situa ons, wealth can be an emo onal trigger. It’s the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy, the joy of suppor ng loved ones and the freedom to pursue passions without fear of running out of money. A holis c view of wealth considers health, rela onships and personal growth as equally significant components to that of just having cash in the bank. This is where a financial adviser becomes invaluable. Regardless of your financial situa on, a professional adviser provides clarity. For affluent individuals, advisers can op mise investment strategies, tax planning and estate considera ons. For middle‐income families, advisers create prac cal roadmaps for achieving financial milestones. For those struggling financially, advisers can offer guidance on budge ng, debt management and ul mately building a safety net for the future.
Wealth, a er all, is not just about having more; it’s about having enough for what truly ma ers.
Guild Care acquires Saxon House, Worthing, to enhance community support
Guild Care is delighted to announce a significant development that will help shape its future and strengthen its ability to support the local community. This exci ng change aligns with the charity’s long‐term growth strategy and reinforces the charity’s vision to ensure everyone in need of care lives a safe, secure, and fulfilling life. It also supports their mission to provide accessible, effec ve, and compassionate services.
Worthing’s leading social care charity, Guild Care, has acquired Saxon House, a large, modern building situated in the heart of Worthing. This acquisi on marks a major step forward in making their vision a reality, enabling them to expand their services and enhance the care they provide in a modern, purpose‐built environment.
Saxon House is much more than just a building – it represents a transforma ve opportunity to improve the lives of the charity’s service users, staff, volunteers, and the wider community through:
Dedicated Service User Facili es: Purpose‐built spaces designed to meet the unique needs of those Guild Care supports, ensuring safe and modern care environments
Modern Workspace and Improved Transport
Access: The new open‐plan workspace, combined with their current building, Methold House, offers ample parking and enhanced facili es for their transport team, enabling safer and more efficient transporta on for service users
Enhanced Community Connec ons: The acquisi on of Saxon House provides addi onal space to expand the charity’s services, fostering a community hub where more people in the local area can access the support they need. These enhancements will enable Guild Care to strengthen their services, improve user experiences, and create a more unified, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.
Warren Fabes, CEO of Guild Care, said: “The acquisition of Saxon House is a transformational moment for Guild Care. This new facility will allow us to extend our reach and enhance the services we provide to the local community. We are excited about the opportuni es it creates for the people who use our services as well as our staff and volunteers, and ensures
that we can con nue to deliver compassionate, effec ve, and accessible care in a bright, modern, and suppor ve environment.
“We would also like to extend our hear elt thanks to Mike Holland, a Patron, major donor, and long‐term supporter of Guild Care, whose generous dona on has contributed significantly to enable this acquisi on. We would also like to thank Jacobs Steel Estate Agents for their support in helping us acquire Saxon House, as well as Benne Griffin Solicitors who acted on behalf of Guild Care on the purchase of Saxon House ”
Mike Holland is also a family member of one of the charity’s service users. In recogni on of his unwavering support of Guild Care, and consistent with other buildings being named a er the charity’s founders and patrons, Saxon House will be renamed Holland House. Guild Care’s services will con nue as they are currently, while plans are developed. The charity will be consul ng with service users, staff and volunteers about the best uses for the addi onal space at Saxon House before confirming when services may move into the new building.
More informa on about the history of Guild Care, spanning over more than 90 years, and its current range of services to support older people, people living with demen a, and children and adults with learning disabili es, is available at www.guildcare.org
Manteaux: A Legacy of Elegance and Cra smanship
For over 30 years, Manteaux has been at the heart of Bri sh cra smanship, crea ng meless coats that blend heritage and modernity. Renowned for using premium fabrics from Abraham Moon and Harris Tweed, Manteaux celebrates the ar stry of Bri sh tex le manufacturing.
Both Abraham Moon, established in 1837, and Harris Tweed, woven exclusively in the Outer Hebrides, are synonymous with quality, durability, and tradi on, making them perfect partners in Manteaux’s mission to cra luxury outerwear.
Each Manteaux coat reflects a commitment to impeccable tailoring and though ul design. The brand’s presence at pres gious events such as the Burghley Horse Trials, Hampton Court Flower Show, and Cru s dog show highlights its appeal to those who appreciate sophis ca on and prac cality. Whether strolling through country estates or braving brisk urban streets, Manteaux coats offer style that endures. What sets Manteaux apart is its celebra on of Bri sh heritage, not only in fabric choice but also in its unwavering dedica on to local cra smanship. From the meless elegance of
Harris Tweed pa erns to the modern versa lity of Abraham Moon’s fabrics, Manteaux coats are a testament to the enduring charm of Bri sh design.
As Manteaux con nues to a end iconic events and win admirers, its coats remain more than garments — they are wearable pieces of history, embodying the essence of Bri sh sophis ca on and cra . We look forward to mee ng you at our fantas c sale in the museum in Arundel throughout February, see our advert below for more informa on.
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Angmering Camera Club
Friendly People Who Take Pictures
We are a small, friendly camera club in Angmering, whose members have a range of photographic experience from beginners to advanced amateurs.
The aim of the club is to encourage the development and enjoyment of photography through talks, presentations, prac cal workshops and field trips, without an overbearing emphasis on compe ons. It was founded in 2010 and over the years has had a small but ac ve membership from Angmering, Rus ngton, East Preston, Li lehampton and Worthing. The club meets from 7pm to 9pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from September to the end of May. Visitors are always welcome.
Angmering Camera Club has a presence on Facebook, Flickr and Instagram in addi on to our website, www.angmeringcameraclub.co.uk
The club holds an annual exhibi on of members’ work in September, displayed at the Angmering Community Centre. This is a fes val of photography that presents work submi ed by members without any constraints, capturing places, me, emo ons, and events. The work submi ed is chosen by each photographer, so what they want to display is displayed.
The club owns studio flash equipment and a high‐quality digital projector funded by charitable trusts. Field trips are arranged from me to me, which include going to local events and visi ng Na onal Trust proper es, as well as local parks and the countryside.
The club is involved in a number of projects in the village community including the Angmering Cycling Club. Members also regularly par cipate in and cover events run by the Angmering Twinning Associa on, Angmering Parish Council and St Margaret’s Church.
An ongoing club project involves the recording/ photographing of the refurbishment and development of Highdown Gardens, as part of its Na onal Lo ery Heritage Fund Project.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining. You are welcome to come along as a visitor before signing up. More members are always welcome, whatever your experience. You don’t need ‘fancy’ equipment and some members are now using smartphones the quality they can produce is quite remarkable.
The photo top was taken at our club’s Christmas mee ng and inset is All about Magazine’s editor Helen Holt, which was taken at Angmering Revealed in September.
Some members s ll work and some are re red, so the commi ee running the club use their best endeavours to sa sfy the needs and wishes of all members.
Further informa on can be obtained from the Secretary, Vanessa Trownson. Please email angmeringcameraclub@gmail.com
What’s On in and around Angmering
If you would like your event to appear in the ‘What’s On’ pages, please add it to our website www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk/my‐events/create .
Friday 31st January ‐ Saturday 1st February ‐
From 17:45 onwards Visions in Water (Arundel Lido, Queen Street, Arundel, BN18 9JG)
A free immersive audio‐visual show accompanied by music and ligh ng. Shows last 10 minutes and spaces are limited so you must book your place in advance. Go to www.arundel‐lido.com
Sunday 2nd February ‐ 10:00 to 15:30
An ques & Collectors Fair (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB)
All manner of collec ble an ques on sale here, including vinyl records, jewellery, 20th century glass and small furniture. Entry £1.
Monday 3rd February ‐ 19:30
Angmering Hor cultural Club (Angmering Bap st Church Hall, Sta on Road, BN16 4HY)
Steve Millam will be talking about so fruit. For more informa on about the club, please visit www.angmeringhor culture.co.uk
Wednesday 5th February ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Crea ng Company (St Margaret’s Church Hall, Arundel Rd, Angmering, BN16 4JS)
Enjoy a cuppa and bring your own cra s (model making, kni ng, pain ng, crea ve wri ng, colouring, lego, etc). For more informa on contact the church office on 01903 784459.
8th February ‐ 20:00 to 22:15
S tches Comedy Club (The White Swan, Chichester Road, Arundel, BN19 0AD)
Award‐winning comedian James Alderson MCs the show that has a hilarious line‐up. Tickets £18, available from www.s tches.fun
Tuesday 11th February ‐ 18:30 to 22:00
Care for Veterans Quiz Night (Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering, BN16 4AX)
Gather together a team of six for a memorable night of trivia and fun in support of a great cause. All funds raised will go towards care and rehabilita on services for disabled veterans and their families. Entry £5 pp. Sign up now at www.careforveterans.org.uk/quiz‐night‐2025
Tuesday 11th February ‐ 19:15 to 20:45
Mon voyage français: Simca (Lille) à Bahlsen (Bruxelles), (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, BN16 4FU)
This month’s Anglo‐French Circle’s talk is about a 19‐year‐old’s trip from Brighton to Lille to Brussels in the 1970s. Visitors £5. Numbers are limited, so if you would like to a end, please email anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com
Tues 11th and 25th February ‐ 19:00 to 21:00
Angmering Camera Club (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Ave, BN16 4FU)
This local club meets twice a month. Visitors welcome. For more informa on, read the ar cle in this issue or email Secretary Vanessa Trownson at angmeringcameraclub@gmail.com
Saturday 15th February ‐ 10:00 to 13:00
Indoor Car Boot Sale (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, BN16 4FU)
If you’re in need of a declu er, sign up now. Pitches £10, must be booked in advance. Contact the centre office on 01903 773982 or office@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk. For buyers, simply turn up. Entry is free.
Friday 21st February ‐ 17:00 to 18:00
Sussex Steel Youth band steelpan taster session (Sta on Rd, Angmering, BN16 4HH)
A free taster session for young people aged 11‐18 who would like to play steelpan as part of this youth band. Book a place on www. cketsource.co.uk
Thursday 27th February ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Ayton House Care Home Grand Opening (Shepherds View, Dappers Lane, Angmering, BN16 4SP)
Come along to the official opening of this brand new, luxury care home. Meet the team leaders, sample the chef’s delicious canapes and home‐baked treats, and explore the luxury facili es including hair and beauty salon, cinema and bar. To a end please call 01903 337705 or email caroline.thomas@careuk.com
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Do I need to make a new Will if we have split up?
Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP, looks at what you should consider if you separate from your spouse or partner. Where we refer to married couples, that includes couples who are in a civil partnership.
Whether you are married or not, when a rela onship breaks down it is always a tough me, with lots of decisions to be made. When it comes to Wills, this is an area of law where married couples and unmarried couples are treated very differently.
For a married couple who get divorced, the final order or decree absolute cancels any reference to one spouse in the other spouse’s Will. From a legal standpoint, the ex‐spouse is treated as having died. The rest of the Will s ll stands.
However, there is a serious risk for a married couple in the me between separa ng and ge ng divorced. The rule above only applies when the final order or decree absolute is issued by the Court, which can be many months or even years a er filing for divorce. Un l then, if one spouse dies, the other spouse s ll inherits under the Will.
For an unmarried couple, the posi on can be far worse. As there are no divorce proceedings, there is no rule that cancels one partner from the other partner’s Will. Unless a new Will is made, an ex‐partner could s ll inherit decades a er the rela onship ended. Most couples own property as “joint tenants”. This means that if one spouse or partner dies, the other automa cally inherits the whole property, even if the Will says something different. This can be stopped by serving a formal “no ce of severance” on the other spouse, which is then registered on your Deeds. That converts the ownership to “tenants in common”, which means you have a separate share, and your new Will decides who inherits that share. If that severance is not done, your ex‐spouse could inherit the whole property regardless of your wishes and regardless of a new Will.
So, what is the advice from me, as an expert in Wills?
It’s simple. If your rela onship breaks down, whether you are married or not, make a new Will and get advice on property ownership. Even if you are not sure what you will have to leave, we can prepare a simple Will to prevent your ex‐spouse or ex‐partner from inheri ng. If you have recently separated and need to make a Will, if you need advice on property ownership, or if you wish to review the Will you already have, why not book a free ini al appointment with me?
You can contact me by calling Monan Gozze LLP on 01903 927055, or by email to ssampson@monangozze .com. Appointments are available at our Arundel office, at your home, or by video call.
Stephen Sampson
A Li le February Happiness
Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT
Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition
I’m si ng at my desk with a cup of dandelion tea, recalling what a friend recently said to me: “What is someone [like me] of Mediterranean descent doing in such dreary, dark climes?” Strangely, I don’t get affected by the weather. Or rather, I don’t let myself get affected by it. In fact, I try not to let many things affect my energy.
I would say the following points help to add a spring to my step through the winter (and the year):
I eat what works for me 80‐90% of the me.
I go outside and move every day.
I rarely watch the news. I know what’s going on in the world and I help where I can, but I don’t need details. Knowing details won’t help me or the vic ms of crime, wars, famine etc.
I try not to take things (and others’ opinions of me) personally because I know that their views come from their life‐baggage and have very li le to do with me.
I accept fully that I have good and not‐so‐good days. I hibernate and recharge on the lower days.
I meditate every day to balance my energy, give me peace and to connect with higher energy and my inner self.
I find something/someone to laugh at or with every day.
Similarly, I try not to take myself too seriously.
Isn’t February the perfect me to try new energy‐boos ng habits? What will you do to keep yours elevated?
Discover Ac v8 Dance4Dayz
Where Passion Meets Performance!
At Ac v8, we believe every child has the poten al to shine. Our vibrant dance and theatre company provides a welcoming space for young performers aged 4‐19 to explore their crea vity, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills. Whether your child dreams of dancing on stage or simply loves to move to the music, we have something for everyone.
At our theatre academy, it’s not just about technique – it’s about crea ng memorable experiences. From exci ng stage performances for family and friends and other opportuni es for personal growth, our students are part of a suppor ve community that celebrates their unique talents.
Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced dancer, we
welcome them with open arms. Our classes take place at the dance studio at St Margaret’s School, Angmering, offering an inspiring space for crea vity and growth.
Join us today. Visit our social media pages or contact Daisy at daisy@ac v8forkids.co.uk for more informa on. Let’s dance together!
Back 2 Fitness Chiroprac c Clinic, Rus ngton by
Chiropractor and Owner Michelle Brennan
I have been a chiropractor for 23 years and my passion is helping people realise the poten al their body has to do more than just survive, it can thrive!
If you’re experiencing back pain, feeling older than your age or if you are looking for guidance on how to feel good, look good and move well, then chiroprac c might be what you are looking for.
I aspire to make a real difference to a pa ent’s life by relieving them of pain and enabling them to live their life to the full. I work to iden fy the cause of the pain and recommend a treatment plan to help achieve results and relief.
I realise that it’s not just about your pain though, it is about all the things that the pain prevents you from doing. For example, playing with your kids, going for a run, sleeping through the night or standing pain‐free at a party. To put it simply, back pain makes you feel old and it doesn’t have to be that way!
At Back 2 Fitness Chiroprac c Clinic we are here to help our clients move and feel be er through chiroprac c treatments, allowing them to get back to doing the things they love.
If you would like to make this your year and are interested in what Back 2 Fitness Chiroprac c Clinic may have to offer you, then call us on 01903 775577 to book your appointment.
We are based at 5B Churchill Court, 112 The Street, Rus ngton BN16 3DA. Please call 01903 775577 or visit www.back2fitness.biz
Cap va ng water projec on and light show at Arundel
Lido
A FREE immersive audio‐visual show accompanied by music and ligh ng will be held at Arundel Lido at the end of the month. The atmospheric ‘Visons in Water’ experience created with water, on water, about water — will be held over two nights on 31st January and 1st February.
Organised by Arun District Council and supported by Arundel Lido, the first dazzling ten‐minute show will be held at 17.45pm, then repeated at 18.15pm, 18.45pm and 19.15pm on Friday 31st January.
The same show will be repeated at the same mes in the lido on Queen Street, the following night, Saturday 1 February 2025.
The produc on, provided by local company Showmen Event Group, harnesses cu ng‐edge technology to create a mesmerising audio and visual ligh ng show to dazzle audiences.
Tickets are free but need to be booked due to limited capacity. To book, please go to h ps:// arundel‐lido.com/
Gates will open ten minutes before each show.
Councillor Carol Birch, Chair of the Housing and Wellbeing Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “We are really looking forward to this spectacular show and are confident that it will prove to be just as popular and magical as last year’s Elements of Earth light show held on Li lehampton’s East Green.
“We are pu ng on Visions in Water free of charge to ensure that it is open to everyone, but ckets need to be booked as it is being held in an enclosed space so we have to limit
capacity. Leave plenty of me for travel, wrap up warm and enjoy this really special audio‐visual experience!”
Arundel Lido is a short walk from the train sta on, or, if travelling by car, there is parking available in the Fitzalan Pool car park, on‐street parking and other car parks in the town.
Nikki Richardson, manager of Arundel Lido, said: “We’re excited to be involved in such a great ini a ve. It’s great to demonstrate the versa lity of the lido using the power of water to provide entertainment for the local community.”
For more informa on, please visit h ps:// arundel‐lido.com/whats‐on/
Local Dental Implant Treatment Recognised at Na onal Awards Ceremony
by Cli on Wan, Associate Den st, Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce
As den sts, we strive to achieve the best results possible and feasible for every pa ent. One of my favourite hobbies is learning more about den stry, new techniques, adapta ons of exis ng ones, new treatment philosophies and protocols.
This is so that when I see a pa ent, I can visualise all the available op ons that would be relevant or can be offered. We spend me assessing and planning treatment and have invested heavily in the best diagnos c tools to help support each decision made. There are mul ple op ons to treat most scenarios and it is rewarding to find the right mix of treatment modali es to suit an individual.
It is also rewarding to be recognised for your work! In 2024, I submi ed one of our dental implant and composite bonding cases to the Clinical Den stry Awards where the focus was on clinical excellence and treatment outcomes. Hundreds of submissions are made every year and are whi led down by a judging panel of leading dental professionals. A select few are shortlisted to be up for an award that was announced at a ceremony in October.
I entered one of my cases into the Dental Implants category.
Our lovely pa ent had unfortunately sustained a fall and fractured her front tooth which needed to be removed. We were able to place a dental implant at the same me as the tooth being removed and provided her with a new tooth on the same day! A er the healing period, this was replaced with a more resilient porcelain crown combined with some composite bonding to improve the shape and size of her other front teeth. It is only a er thorough examina on and discussion of all the available op ons that she
was able to decide on the treatment that best‐suited her needs and that could simultaneously solve some of the other issues she had with her smile. Our pa ent was delighted with the results!
The case was judged as one of the best in category and commended as a Finalist in the awards, which is of course a huge honour. Unfortunately, we did not win on the day but it’s reassuring to know our day to day prac ces stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the country.
At Abbots Lodge and Ferring Dental Prac ces, we have a team of passionate and dedicated den sts who take immense pride in their work. Between us, we have a wide range of experience and exper se to be able to provide all types of dental treatment from general preventa ve maintenance to smile makeovers, dental implants and advanced restora ve procedures. Why not book in a consulta on today and see how we can help.
Contact Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce on 01903 783154 or visit www.abbotslodge.com
Office Update
The Angmering Parish Council office in the village square has been closed since before Christmas due to water damage. We are working with drying experts and our insurance company at rec�fy the damage caused; please bear with us during this �me.
Office staff are all working from home during normal office hours and can be contacted on the below
Telephone: 01903 772124
Email: admin@angmering-pc.gov.uk
If you need to recycle so� plas�cs or bras, take them to the Angmering Community Centre. If you have stamps to recycle, please feel free to pop them in an envelope and put them through the door
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your pa�ence. We will let you know when the office is open again. The staff really are missing everyone who drops in, especially our doggy friends.
Community Survey Comments
As part of our drive to improve our communica�on, we have decided to use this forum to go through a few of the comments received via our Community Survey and try to either dispel myths or answer the ques�on/ comment made.
Here is an example of comments made to the ques�on “We are always keen to hear from residents – please use the box below for any further comments you would like to make.”
“I pay my taxes but nothing gets done; my road is in a bad condi�on; all you do is build houses, no road maintenance.”
For reference – based on 2024/25 figures, Council Tax Band D – Angmering Parish Council (APC) retain 4.72% of the total tax bill. Approximately 77% goes to West Sussex County Council, 11% to the Police and Crime Commissioner and 8% to Arun District Council.
Angmering Parish Council are not responsible for maintaining roads; this is the responsibility of West Sussex County Council. To report issues with roads, pavements or overgrown vegeta�on, please visit this link:
However, if you are unable to report the issue yourselves or need further assistance, please contact the APC office.
APC is a consultee for all planning applica�ons in Angmering. All applica�ons are brought to our three weekly Planning and Infrastructure Commi�ee Mee�ngs (open to the public, see website for details). Our councillors look at the applica�ons in advance of the mee�ng, possibly visit the site and ask ques�ons of Arun District Council in order to clarify points before making comments on the applica�on during the mee�ng. If the applica�on is for a complex/large development, help will be sought from our planning consultant. They will work with us to create a response that documents the concerns and refers to policies to reinforce these points, ensuring the council’s response is robust and covers all the necessary areas.
APC councillors a�end regular mee�ngs with officers and councillors from Arun District Council (ADC) and will make representa�ons on applica�ons heard during Arun Planning Commi�ees mee�ngs/appeals. Office staff and councillors are in regular contact with the planning department at ADC, reques�ng updates, finding out further informa�on for residents or informa�on on applica�ons.
The final decision on whether to approve the applica�on is up to Arun District Council.
Scan the QR codes to both APC (le�) and ADC (right) websites below.
We have also received several comments about the format of the survey and difficulty answering some ques�ons, skipping ques�ons, etc. We apologise for any difficul�es experienced and will be looking at the forma�ng and possibly be�er survey providers for our next survey. We con�nue to welcome any feedback.
Precept for Residents of Angmering Explained.
What is a Precept? The precept is the parish council’s share of the council tax. The precept demand goes to the billing authority; in Angmering’s case, this is Arun District Council, which collects the tax for the Parish Council.
How the precept is calculated: Each parish council forecasts how much money it will need the following year. This is then divided by the number of proper�es in the parish that fall into Band D Council Tax bands. Your council tax banding will be shown on your council tax bill, or you can search for it by using this link: www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
The table opposite shows precept demands for previous years and 2025/2026.
What you can expect for 2025/2026: As you can see from the above, for the next financial year we are sugges�ng a 0% increase in the precept amount for Angmering residents, which means it will remain at £107.87.
The rest of your council tax demand goes to Arun District Council, West Sussex County Council and Sussex Police – please note that these amounts may rise, and you will be able to see your final council tax amount when the demand no�ce comes through in March 2025.
By keeping our precept amount the same for the fi�h year in a row, we are confident that we can s�ll deliver on projects included in our annual plan, con�nue to maintain council-owned areas to a very high standard and move forward on some exci�ng projects. These include the con�nued improvement of many of the village's most popular events, progressing the Mayflower Park improvements and the plans for the Angmering Community Hub.
Got a question for us? Then just ask! Got a comment for us? Then please tell us! There are various ways you can contact us: give us a call, check out our website or leave us a comment on Facebook.
Our address: The Corner House, The Square, Angmering, West Sussex BN16 4EA
Mushroom stroganoff
Prepara on me: 10 mins
Cooking me: 20 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp sweet paprika
2 garlic cloves, crushed
300g mixed mushrooms
150ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp sour cream
Small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped
Method
Heat the olive oil in a large non‐s ck frying pan. Add the onions and so en for about 5 mins.
Add the paprika and garlic, then cook for 1 minute more. Roughly chop and add the mushrooms, then cook over a high heat, s rring o en, for about 5 minutes.
Pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil and allow to simmer un l the sauce thickens (5‐10 minutes). Remove from the heat and s r through the soured cream and most of the parsley.
Serve with rice (it goes par cularly well with brown or wild rice) s rring through the remaining chopped parsley just before pla ng the dish.
TUDOR TAVERN
Contain your excitement
by Rachel Leverton
For me, February marks the real beginning of the gardener’s year. Seed sowing starts in earnest, and we can begin to plan to bring the pa o pots alive. If you’re super busy and me in the garden is short, wait un l late February and purchase fresh, well‐grown young plants from the garden centre. Yes it’s more expensive but it might be worth it in me and energy saved.
The pa o is a great place to indulge your crea vity. Do you want a brilliant chao c colour palate or a cool tranquil colour scheme, or maybe even monochrome calming greens in many textures of foliage. I think of pa o pots like so furnishings in the house, changing things up can transform the mood.
While containers are conven onally planted in autumn and late spring, they can actually be planted at any me of year, and I like to get a couple planted up in February so they can become really established.
I use containers of all sizes but generally the large ones provide more impact. If they are too large and heavy to move easily, plant them with hardy bulbs or permanent shrubs or trees. You can then add seasonal geraniums and pansies etc around the core plan ng. Small, moveable containers can be planted with bright bulbs and specimen plants that can be brought to the front as they reach their peak with flowers or foliage. If you have a sheltered frost‐free area for a cold frame or poly cover you can plant early, keep safe from the worst of the winter weather, and then bring them out when the frosts have finished.
Good trees for larger containers are conifers. There is such a huge variety of shapes and colours to choose from. For pa os it’s best to choose more compact, well‐groomed shapes in bright greens or yellows. Groups of three or five pots containing contras ng shapes and colours work very well together. Alterna vely go for similar shapes in a variety of sizes and colours. Take the garden furniture out of storage this month and clean it up then you can enjoy a cup of tea on sunny days and watch your pa o begin to wake up.
Snowdrops and Spring Flower Gardens
The Na onal Garden Scheme season gets off to a wonderful, bejewelled start with snowdrop and spring flower gardens. From swathes of snowy white blooms to colourful mixtures of aconites, hellebores, iris and crocus under early blossom, there is a garden visit to li your spirits as the year begins.
Four inspira onal snowdrop gardens will be opening their gates in West Sussex this February and the award‐winning Crosslands Flower Nursery, Walberton, will be holding two‐hour tours of their three acres of glasshouses filled to the brim with Sussex‐grown alstroemeria. And this is just the beginning: 81 fabulous West Sussex gardens will welcome you over the next nine months, including 19 opening for the first me.
Highdown Gardens
Highdown Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FB
h ps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/6351/ highdown‐gardens
Thursday 13 February (10am‐4.30pm) and 1 May (10am‐8pm). Admission by dona on.
The Manor of Dean Tillington, Petworth, GU28 9AP
h ps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/3616/ manor‐of‐dean
Sundays 2 February (2‐4pm), 9 March and 27 April (2‐5pm). Admission £5, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Teas. Visits also by arrangement 3 February to 18 May for groups of 20+.
To find your perfect garden or to find out more about the gardens featured below, visit www.ngs.org.uk, download the Na onal Garden Scheme app or pick up a free copy of The Sussex Na onal Garden Scheme Booklet available from February in many local stores, garden centres and libraries. The Old Vicarage
The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS h ps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/ the‐old‐vicarage
Open every Thursday 6 February to 2 October (10am‐4pm) and Mondays 21 April, Monday 26 May, Sunday 27 July, Monday 25 August (10am‐5pm). Admission £8, children free. Pre‐booking is essen al, please visit the NGS website for informa on and booking. Homemade teas. Visits also by arrangement 17 March to 2 October for groups of 12 to 30. No private group visits on Thursdays.
Sandhill Farm House
Nyewood Road, Rogate, Petersfield, GU31 5HU h ps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/19183/ sandhill‐farm‐house
Open Sunday 9 February (12‐4pm), Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April (1‐4pm) and Sunday 27th April (2‐5pm). Admission £8, children free. Pay on the day. Homemade teas.
Crosslands Flower Nursery
Barnham Lane, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0AX
h ps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45634/ crosslands‐flower‐nursery
Thursday 20 February, Tuesdays 4 and 11 March (10am‐12pm) Admission £10, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website (essen al). Visits also by arrangement 3 February to 28 March for groups of 10 to 30.
With record dona ons in 2024, the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes is evident. Last year was another landmark year for the Na onal Garden Scheme, with the charity dona ng a record £3,501,227 from the 2024 garden opening season. The impact of these dona ons to our major nursing and health beneficiaries means that thousands of people who live with health condi ons such as cancer or Parkinson’s, who have poor mental health, or who struggle financially as unpaid carers have been supported by our funding of the nurses, health professionals and case workers who support them.
Our funding has also provided support to those in the gardens and health sector along with community gardens and supported gardeners through traineeships.
Life on the Plot
Alison Reigate ‐ plot holder, Angmering Allotments and eclec c gardener
There are many ways in which to embrace the crea vity within ourselves. Music, sports, dance, and community work are just a few of them. Anything you do that involves the use of your inven veness and imagina on is crea vity and will enhance your well‐being.
Ge ng involved in an allotment is a common way to get that feel‐good factor. The Angmering Allotments at Honey Lane have been going for over 100 years, leased by Angmering Parish Council and managed by a commi ee of volunteers. They are s ll a vibrant corner of Angmering that lets you embrace our rural se ng. There is something wonderful about being there at sunrise or sunset while tending your fruit and veg and relaxing in peaceful, calm surroundings.
This year, life on the plots has been very up and down in line with our weather. We have ba led to get the plots dug over winter with the frost and rain and the sun shining when it should have been raining. That is all part of the fun of it. You plant in the ground and hope it grows. There are diversly different methods of working the allotments. We have the constant keen gardener who gets everything in order at the right me. Others like myself always seem to run a month or so behind. Some have a plot that is laid out, planned and worked and others are hope‐for‐the‐best types who decide just to s ck something in their bare bit of soil.
I have harvested things that I never knew I had planted. There is no right or wrong way; the joy is to see something grow that you nurture, then take it home and cook. If you are a er being a keen and sorted plot holder, there are always other plot holders who are only too happy to give advice and help. Along with this, the community spirit is unbeatable, with seed swapping, tool sharing and exchanging, and offers of watering in the summer. The beauty is also that there are no open and shut hours; you can go any me you want and you will usually find someone there to compare notes with. Have you lost all your cabbages? Or look at the size of my cucumbers! All the topics that tradi onally go on in fields throughout the land. “Too much rain, too much sun, too many slugs, not enough pollinators.”
We have ba led this year again with the wrong weather in the wrong season but, all in all, I do
not think anyone had a complete loss and harvested a great deal to take home and cook. I myself found a mul tude of ways to use cucumbers and courge es, and I made so much passata that my freezer was full and people were refusing my offerings.
As I walk around the allotment it is lovely seeing how many young families are taking on plots. There is no be er way to encourage children to take an interest and eat the right food than by growing it themselves. They have such fun. There is a diverse amount of exo c fruits being grown on different plots as well, which is an exci ng offshoot of our changing seasons and climate.
The commi ee are embracing many things to enrich the community feel and has plans for extra communal events provided enough plot holders offer help. They have already installed a community defibrillator with the support of the Angmering Parish Council and Sussex Heart Charity. They also organise clean‐up days, community bonfires and have regular deliveries of stable manure. They also have an ac ve social media and website.
If you are unsure of whether to step into this wonderful world of cabbages, ar chokes and King Edwards there is always the ac ve community allotment that is run by a group of volunteers supported by Angmering Parish Council and Arun Food Partnership. You can come to group sessions and join in the fun while considering whether to put your name on the wai ng list.
Why don’t you put on your wellies and join us here on the plot for some good honest toil, social cha er and fresh food. It’s good for the mind and good for the body. Please visit www.angmeringallotments.wordpress.com
The Importance of Eye Health Checks
highlighted by World Glaucoma Week
The recent success of Chris McCausland in 2024’s Strictly Come Dancing has raised awareness of the challenges faced by those living with sight loss and should remind us all of the importance of a ending regular eye health checks.
From 9th to 15th March 2025, World Glaucoma Week focuses once again on reminding us, our family and friends to pop a date in the diary for an eye health check‐up. This vital check can detect a number of condi ons and prevent avoidable sight loss.
4Sight Vision Support is suppor ng World Glaucoma Week, a global ini a ve organised by the World Glaucoma Associa on with the aim of aler ng everyone to have regular eye and op c nerve checks to detect glaucoma as early as possible. It is a chronic, progressive, degenera ve disorder of the op c nerve that produces characteris c visual field damage and is the second cause of blindness, and importantly, it is irreversible. In its early stages, it is asymptoma c and if untreated it may progress to blindness. 4Sight Vision Support provides support and specialist informa on to blind and sight‐impaired residents throughout West Sussex, including many people living with glaucoma. In the case of glaucoma, with early treatment, the damage may be limited and sight may be saved.
4Sight Vision Support CEO Kirs e Thomas added, “We hope that raising awareness of glaucoma will encourage all of us to have a regular eye health check. Even those living
with vision loss should con nue to do so as checking for further changes in the eyes can help make the best use of remaining vision and prevent any unnecessary further sight loss.”
This photograph of 4Sight Vision Support’s Head Office illustrates how glaucoma can cause loss of peripheral vision of sight over me.
To find out more about glaucoma and the importance of taking care of our sight, call 01243 828555 or visit www.4sight.org.uk
For more details about World Glaucoma Week, visit www.worldglaucomaweek.org
In addi on, please contact 4SVS if you’d like to find out more about our social and walking groups in your local area.
The Future of Colonnade House
as a crea ve hub
Worthing Borough Council is offering the ar s c community the chance to help develop innova ve ways to ensure that Colonnade House con nues to act as a successful hub for the town’s crea ves for years to come.
Working in partnership with the Adur and Worthing Trust, in 2016 the council transformed the historic building into a welcoming mul purpose venue that provides affordable workspaces for the crea ve community and galleries showcasing the work of local, regional and na onal ar sts.
The council wants to sustain Colonnade House’s success at bringing crea ves and the community together and suppor ng future growth, but it needs to find new funding opportuni es to con nue that work.
Currently, the council financially supports the Adur and Worthing Trust in managing Colonnade House. Like many local councils, Worthing Borough Council is facing tough pressures due to significant reduc ons in the central government grant over many years, challenges from infla on and cost of living pressures, and is exploring ways to work with the community to ensure the long‐term success of cultural projects in the town.
Over the next few months, the council will work with the Adur and Worthing Trust to secure addi onal funding to con nue Colonnade House’s current opera ng model and explore new partnerships with other trusts, benefactors, or organisa ons.
As a council for the community, Worthing Borough Council is keen to include
the ar s c community in cultural events, and has announced plans to hand over the direc on of the Worthing fes val to crea ve groups.
A consulta on launched in January this year gives crea ves, businesses and poten al partners a chance to learn more about how Colonnade House currently operates and express an interest in helping the council find innova ve ways to support and fund it.
Councillor Dom Ford, Worthing’s cabinet member for communi es, culture and leisure, said: “Colonnade House is extremely important to the local crea ve community in Worthing. We are commi ed to working together with the community to find a way to ensure that it con nues to thrive for years to come.”
The council will keep residents updated on how to get involved on its social media channels and via Colonnade House’s newsle er, which you can sign up for here: www.colonnadehouse.co.uk/contact
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Why prac se Yoga?
By Bev Appleby, Yoga Prac oner
Yoga with Bev runs eight community focused and inclusive Yoga classes each week in and around Worthing and her classes appeal to beginners and improvers to Yoga alike.
Prac sing Yoga regularly will:
Improve balance and coordina on
Maintain healthy heart
Strengthen bones
Boost immunity
Support joint health
Improve quality of sleep and mood
…and you will get flexible and strong!
Sharing the experience of learning Yoga together is best.
The method of teaching that Bev is cer fied to teach is called Iyengar Yoga. This method is a very approachable and prac cal way for all people of all ages, all abili es and all levels of
fitness to pursue Yoga. For all persons joining her classes, a brief health overview will be
requested so Bev will then tailor her classes to suit everyone’s needs
Persons joining can expect to be introduced and learn a mix of Yoga poses and breathing techniques. It’s the prac ce of these Yoga poses and a en on to breathing that brings about improved health and wellbeing
Currently, Bev runs a weekly 10am class each Tuesday at Angmering Community centre. As of the New Year, there are a few spaces for new people to join this vibrant and friendly class.
If you would like to start the new year and make Yoga a new endeavour, then get in touch with Bev.
For more info on Bev, her teaching style and all class loca ons, see www.yogawithbev.com
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24/7 nursing care as standard
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Guild Care is here to provide the care your loved one deserves.
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World Day of Prayer
This takes place on Friday 7th March and this year was inspired and led by Chris an women from The Cook Islands who have shared stories of their struggle during Covid‐19, of their culture being devalued and of the improvements in obstetric health care. We give thanks for their honesty and their witness to God’s strength in their lives.
They say: “God knows us in mately and we are special to God in our uniqueness. When we open the doors of our hearts to this truth everything in our life changes. We glow from within and we begin to treat others as beloved children of God. Through this Service we hope people will be spiritually upli ed as they come to trust the great love of God.”
World Day of Prayer is an international, inter‐church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers. The preparation for the day is vast. An international committee is based in New York and there are national committees in each participating country. Regional conferences meet to consider the service and then local groups make their plans.
The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 120 countries. It begins in Samoa and prayer travels throughout the world before finishing in American Samoa 38 hours later.
The 2025 World Day of Prayer event in this area will be held on Friday 7th March at St Margaret’s Church, Arundel Road, Angmering, BN16 4JS, at 1.45pm. There is also a service at 10.30am at St Andrews URC, Holmes Lane, Rus ngton. All services are entitled ‘I made you wonderful’, and there will be refreshments afterwards. All are welcome! For further information and resources see the WDP website: wwdp.org.uk
Thursday 27th February, 2pm - 4pm
Come along to our Grand Launch where we will be celebrating the official opening of our brand new, luxury care home.
• Enjoy live entertainment
• Meet our experienced team leaders and learn more about the care on offer
• Sample the chef’s flare with delicious canapes and homebaked treats
• Explore our luxury facilities including hair and beauty salon, cinema and bar
• Experience a taster of the lifestyles on offer
Arun Duplicate Bridge Club
Thirty‐six people a ended the Arun Duplicate Bridge Club’s annual Christmas Bridge Drive recently and enjoyed a delicious buffet of sandwiches, fruit, mince pies, sausage rolls and more. This was followed by the Chicago Bridge Drive, which was won by a fes ve Jim Sho er, seen here receiving his prize from the Chairman, Bob Clark.
Earlier in the evening, an award was made to Karen Dales and Robin Heath, who had won the Friendship Cup, played for in November.
Arun Duplicate is a friendly club that meets at 6.30pm every Monday in the East Preston village hall on Sea Road. New members are always welcome. We usually play 27 hands, with a break for complimentary tea or coffee, and finish at 10pm. If anyone wishes to join on their own, a partner can usually be found. For further details, please contact the Secretary, Margaret Shadrack, on 01903 340756.
Spiders Web
The Rus ngton Players will be performing Spiders Web by Agatha Chris e at the Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton from 12th –15th March 2025 at 7.30pm. Doors open 7pm.
Tickets available now from cketsource.co.uk/ rusingtonplayers or call 07546 306 438
Clarissa is the wife of a diplomat and is adept at spinning tales of adventure, but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama much harder to cope with. Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important poli cian, she enlists the help of her guests. They are interrupted by the arrival of wry Inspector Lord.
This was Agatha Chris e’s second of her many murder mysteries and the second longest‐running surpassed only by The Mousetrap. It is a conscious parody of the detec ve thriller, and delivers Chris e’s unique blend of suspense and humour. There is tension and laughter in equal parts in an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, hidden doorways and secret drawers.
For more informa on, contact Vinny Shepherd, Publicity, on 07863 698552.
Linda Healey
District Assistant Girlguiding East Preston & Angmering
I’ve been involved with Girlguiding in East Preston since 2000, when my daughter joined East Preston Brownie pack. There was a shortage of leaders, so I joined too and qualified as a leader in 2002. I was a Rainbow and Guide leader un l 2018. So much has changed since then; technology has played the largest part, allowing more access to experiences and resources. Girlguiding is s ll “Girl led” and that’s what ma ers most. In 2018, I became a District Assistant. I support the Division Commissioner and our local district team and represent Girlguiding East Preston & Angmering at community events.
What do you like best about Angmering?
Not having to wait at railway barriers to access any part of the village.
What do you like least about Angmering? All the constant new housing going up, and causing significant traffic issues.
How long have you lived in or around Angmering? I moved to this area in November 1999 having spent 11 years in Durrington.
If you could change anything about Angmering, what would it be?
More parking near the shops would encourage more people to shop there.
What is your favourite local restaurant? La Cucina in Rus ngton. I love Italian food.
What is your earliest memory? I was about six years old, holidaying at my grandma’s bungalow in East Wittering, building sandcastles and swimming in the sea with my dad.
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being on horseback.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An ar st and designer like my uncle. I was good at drawing when I was young, and he encouraged me. I used to love visi ng his design studio.
What was your first car and your favourite thing about it? A Ford Escort Mk 1 auto. I previously rode motorbikes, so having a car was brilliant, especially in winter or on rainy days, as I kept warm and dry.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Always buying plants for our garden. We have evergreens and perennials as the main plants, and I change the annuals with each season.
What is the best advice you have ever been given? Life is what you make it; the only person who can change it is you.
How would you spend £1 million?
I’d buy a detached property with a wraparound garden in East Preston, nearer the beach, with a workshop for my husband.
What is your favourite journey?
Driving home south along the A280 Long Furlong and seeing the view from the top of the hill. It reminds me I live in the countryside and not Middlesex where I was born.
What is your favourite gadget? My iPhone. It contains my diary, emails and social media accounts, which I use on a daily basis.
What is your screensaver at the moment?
On my Mac, the screensaver has the alpacas at Ferring Country Centre.
What do you do in your spare me?
I’m a volunteer with Girlguiding and at Ferring Country Centre. I like gardening, horse riding, reading and cra s.
Which words or phrases do you think are most overused? “Can I get” (whatever happened to “please may I have?”), “I’m Like” (slang).
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? There is always something to be thankful for.
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Benefits of Home Automa on
Smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, offering security, comfort and energy efficiency. So just what are the benefits of home automa on?
Un l recently, home automa on using integrated smart technology seemed like science fic on, but with advances in AI technology and the rollout of high‐speed broadband and smartphones, it is becoming a reality, offering convenience, safety, comfort and even adding to the value of our homes.
Smart home technology
A smart home allows homeowners the chance to control many aspects of their home, including the temperature, lights, blinds, security cameras and integrated appliances remotely via their smartphone, tablet or computer. Smart technology allows you to record a TV show on a smart TV from a hundred miles away; it lets you see who has rung your doorbell and is outside your home from your workplace; it lets you set the washing machine to do the laundry while you are out; set your hea ng to come on at a specific me to suit you; and it enables you to water your garden while you are away.
Smart security and ligh ng
Many people choose home automa on for the security it can afford your property whether you are home or away. Smart doorbells have become more and more popular as useful ways of making your home feel safer. Even if you are inside your home, when the doorbell rings you can use your phone to see who is there and choose whether to answer the door. You can even speak to someone at your door through this smart technology. This is par cularly useful for vulnerable people. Smart security systems can also incorporate many other devices, including mo on detectors, wireless cameras and smoke detectors.
Smart ligh ng systems are also an effec ve security feature and so much more so as they interact with their environment and the people in them.
Smart Comfort
Over recent years, smart thermostats have revolu onised home hea ng and cooling, saving customers valuable pounds and improving comfort. There are numerous op ons with some smart thermostats being smarter than others. A basic system simply controls the hea ng or cooling in a home remotely, while top‐of‐the‐range models offer many more op ons, including security, smart speakers, air quality and energy‐use monitors.
Smart Home Cleaning
Smart home cleaning is the future of household cleaning. With the advent of technology, we can now automate and op mise our cleaning tasks like never before. The use of sensors, robots, and smart cleaners that are connected to the internet can revolu onise the way we clean our homes. From robo c vacuum cleaners to smart refuse bins, these devices can perform various cleaning tasks without human interven on.
Smart Entertainment
An integrated smart home entertainment system can really expand your leisure experience. By linking numerous devices, such as TVs and smart speakers, you can create mul ‐room entertainment that moves with you as you move around your home. You don’t have to stop enjoying a song playing in the kitchen if you go into the lounge, and you don’t have to turn the sound up in the kitchen so you can hear it in the lounge, the song can follow you from a device in the kitchen to the lounge! Likewise, with a TV show you are watching in one room while wan ng to move to another! The possibili es of smart leisure are endless Whether it is comfort, security or fun, home automa on really can make your life be er.
Edwin Penn’s war me memories
By Neil Rogers‐Davis
Born in The Co rells, the late Edwin Penn grew up in Angmering in the 1930s and 1940s. He was named a er Edwin Harris (1866‐1942), the Angmering builder, local councillor, and JP. Edwin’s father was foreman carpenter to Edwin Harris, who gave him his building business when he re red.
When Edwin was growing up, one of the dares for village boys was to go down into the culvert which runs under the village centre. This was entered behind the present fish and chip shop and exited at the entrance to the culvert at the bo om of Weavers Hill.
Another bit of fun for the boys was to stand in the main culvert near The Lamb and listen to the village gossips talking near the large gra ng by the shop that is now Pete’s Den their voices would carry via the drainage pipe to the culvert. A er a while, the boys would shout something back along the pipe, the booming noise pu ng the fear of God into the women above!
During WWII, army units that were sta oned in Angmering were billeted in various houses in the village. These included Saddlers on the corner of The Co rells (see drawing) and the eastern pair of the four semi‐detached houses opposite The Drills on the High Street. The officers were billeted in the large houses in The Thatchway, where construc on had commenced in the late 1930s. Shardeloes also served as the officers’ mess.
The military jailhouse was at Anchor Co ages, which had wire around them. The Redcaps would march briskly down to the Village Hall with silver buckets to pick up ra ons for themselves and the prisoners. Eachways was the headquarters of the Home Guard which enjoyed a bit of a Dad’s Army reputa on in the village. An ack‐ack gun was located in a pit dug on Fletcher’s Field at the corner of Arundel Road and Rectory Lane. This was manned by soldiers in the village.
The Royal Welch Fusiliers were sta oned in the village for a while and adopted the twins Bert and Bill Parry as their mascots. They ki ed them out in replica uniforms; Bert played the
bugle for them while Bill played the drums. The Fusiliers billeted in Saddlers were fortunate as Edwin’s mother, who lived almost opposite at Freelands, made them rock cakes and jugs of tea. Goat‐major Jim Owen and Dai Davies came back a er the war and married Angmering girls.
There was an army training assault course at the bo om of The Thatchway. This was situated where Field House is now. Scrambling nets were set up between the elm trees that grew there in those days. The village youth used to go down there regularly to use the assault course. Edwin recalled that on one occasion there were about 15 boys si ng on a bough of one of the elm trees when it broke. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. The boys also built ra s and floated them on the brook, more o en than not falling off and ge ng soaking wet.
These memories of the late Edwin Penn are extracted from the now‐out‐of‐print booklet “Angmering – Reminiscences of Bygone Days”, produced by Neil Rogers‐Davis and published by The Angmering Society in 2003. Copies can s ll be viewed in Angmering Library.
Hidden batteries cause fires
dispose of them safely in 2025
Across the UK, over 700 fires were caused by residents putting batteries in their household recycling or general waste bins in 2022. As we welcome the New Year, many of us are looking to clear out old, unwanted items. But don't forget to dispose of all kinds of batteries, including those hidden batteries inside electric toothbrushes, toys and more, safely.
It’s easy to do the right thing, put your ba eries in a box or drawer, and never in the bin. Then drop them off at your local supermarket, electrical retailer, nearest Recycling Centre, or use your local district and borough's free ba ery collec on (where available). Adur and Worthing, Crawley, Horsham, and Mid‐Sussex offer kerbside collec ons for ba eries but they all collect these slightly differently, so please visit our website for more informa on: www.westsussex.gov.uk/land‐waste‐and‐housing/waste‐and‐recycling/recycling‐and‐waste‐preven on
Don’t forget about vapes! Looking to quit smoking in 2025? Vapes also contain ba eries so it is important they are disposed of safely, too. Vapes can be disposed of at our Recycling Centres in the designated container. Alterna vely, all of the district and boroughs in West Sussex will collect these as part of their kerbside small electrical collec ons.
Worthing Reuse Shop
Our second reuse shop at the Worthing Recycling Centre on Willowbrook Road opened last month. This ini a ve is part of our commitment to reducing waste and promo ng reuse across the county. Following the success of the first reuse shop at Billingshurst Recycling Centre, which has saved over 51 tonnes of materials for reuse since its launch in March 2022, the Worthing shop aims to build on this.
You do not need to book to visit the new Worthing reuse shop as it can be accessed without entering the Recycling Centre. To donate, however, you will need to book an appointment. Appointments can be made online here. Please note that dona ons need to be in good working order as shop staff cannot repair or refurbish items.
The shops are able to accept:
Board games and puzzles
Books
Children’s toys
Computer games
Crockery (for example, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses and teapots)
DVDs, CDs and records
Internal and external furniture (for example, chairs, tables and desks)
Pots and pans
Silverware
Tools and toolboxes
and more…
Both reuse shops operate five‐days‐a‐week, year‐round:
The Billingshurst reuse shop is closed on Thursday and Friday.
The Worthing reuse shop is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, even during extended summer hours at the recycling centre.
For more informa on about the shops and other Recycling Centre reuse ini a ves, visit our website.
The Joys of Solo Travel:
Discover the World on Your Terms by Hayley’s Tailor‐Made Travel, East Preston
Solo travel offers an empowering way to explore at your own pace, indulge in your interests, and create unforge able memories. It’s not just for singles, it’s for anyone seeking freedom, adventure, or me for self‐reflec on.
With its growing popularity, many tour operators now reduce or waive single supplements or organise group holidays for solo travellers tailored by age range, fitness and interest. There really is something for everyone. The world is more accessible than ever, opening doors to adventures for people from all walks of life.
Why Travel Solo?
1. Freedom and Flexibility: Your choice, your trip! You decide how long you spend at your favourite café, market, or museum.
2. Self‐Discovery: Time away from the usual rou ne lets you reflect on your goals and dreams. Solo trips o en leave you feeling more confident and self‐aware.
3. Mee ng New People: Travelling solo opens the door to mee ng locals and fellow travellers. Whether it’s over a shared dinner or a group tour, the connec ons you make can be so rewarding.
Ka e from Middleton‐on‐Sea travelled on a solo trip to Sri Lanka, read her trip highlights:
“I met amazing, like‐minded people and it was life‐changing! I quickly realised struggles are universal, and everyone’s journey is unique. My tour group was aged 30‐50 (mine: 33‐49), and a pre‐trip survey matched us with compa ble roommates based on habits like snoring, air‐con preferences, and morning rou nes. We bonded in a WhatsApp group before the trip and since returning three of us met in London for the weekend. I stay connected with the rest and cannot wait for my next adventure!”
Where Could Solo Travel Take You?
Classic Touring: See mul ple des na ons in one trip with a knowledgeable Holiday Guide.
USA Highlights: Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Route 66.
Australia’s Wonders: Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, and the Outback.
European Escapes: Italy’s art ci es, Greek islands, or Spain’s coastline.
No‐Fly Adventures: Prefer not to fly? Explore the UK and nearby European gems by train, coach, or on foot.
UK Getaways: Bath’s Georgian elegance, Edinburgh’s royal charm, or Stra ord‐upon‐Avon’s Shakespearean history.
Walking Holidays: Reconnect with nature in the Lake District or Scotland’s Highlands.
European Rail: Take the Eurostar to Paris or visit Monet’s Garden.
Fes ve Breaks: Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a special getaway.
Prague’s Christmas Markets: A fes ve fairytale experience.
Northern Cyprus: Winter sunshine and cultural delights.
UK Charm: Enjoy Oxford, Brighton, or Stra ord‐upon‐Avon during the fes ve season.
Walking and Wildlife: Combine ac vity with nature for an unforge able trip.
Walking Trails: Cornwall’s drama c coastline or the Amalfi Coast’s cliffs.
Wildlife Wonders: Watch whales in Alaska or spot South Africa’s Big Five.
Solo travel is a chance to discover the world on your terms, make lifelong memories, and grow in ways you never imagined. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxa on, or connec on, the world is wai ng for you.
For advice and more details, contact Hayley’s Tailor‐Made Travel: 07900 688 610, hayleyb@travelfourseasons.co.uk www.travelfourseasons.co.uk/hayleyb
Small and Large Screen Entertainment
this February
With new releases and returning favourites, February is a great me for those who enjoy curling up at home in front of the TV or a night out at their local cinema.
February evenings are long, but with so many great tv programmes, some outstanding live spor ng events returning this month, and some excellent new movie releases, there is something for everyone. These are some of my highlights.
Large Screen
Captain America: Brave New World
Eagerly an cipated for release on 14th February and starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson the new Captain America, taking over from Chris Evans, this is the fourth movie in the Marvel series. Viewers will remember Wilson as the Avenger Falcon. In true Captain America style, following the elec on of Thaddeus Ross (played by Harrison Ford) Wilson finds himself tasked to uncover the masterminds of a major interna onal incident.
Love Hurts
This quirky and exci ng comedy ac on movie is directed by Jonathan Eusebio and starring Ke Huy Quan as a realtor who is drawn back into a life of crime that he thought he’d le as his crime‐lord brother makes him confront his past.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
TV Highlights
The Six Na ons and Super Bowl LIX
As an unashamed sports fan, February has two mega tv events from either side of the Atlan c to enjoy. Saturday 1st sees 2024 Rugby Union champions Ireland play England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in what is set to be the heavyweight match of the Six Na ons tournament. Kick off 4.45pm on ITV1.
American Football’s Super Bowl LIX takes place on 9th February from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and is on Sky Sports NFL Channel. Neutral observers are once again hoping for a nailbiter a er Kansas City edged the 49ers last year.
The Summer I turned Pre y Series 3 – Prime Video
The fourth instalment of Helen Fielding’s hilarious comedy is set for a Valen nes Day release and sees Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson reprise their roles. The story picks up with Bridget now in her fi ies and widowed a er the death of Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Bridget is a mum of two and begins an o en‐hilarious rela onship with a much younger man, played by the in‐vogue actor Leo Woodall.
Romance and beau ful scenery abound as the third instalment of Jenny Han’s trilogy con nues to follow New England teenager Belly Conklin’s flourishing from awkward child to stunning young woman and her love of two teenage brothers who she has holidayed with at their idyllic beachside home at Cousins Beach since a child. Will season three see Belly with brooding Conrad or outgoing Jeremiah?
Silent Witness, Season 28 – BBC TV
Emilia Fox and David Caves reprise their roles as Dr Nikki Alexander and Jack Hodgson in the ever‐popular BBC TV show, which returns once again, with iconic Maggie Steed (recently seen in the excellent Rivals on Disney+) joining the cast. With five new stories spread over ten episodes, the opener is the disturbing mystery of an elderly woman whose body is discovered in a cave.
Worthing Fes val handed over to the community
A er two successful years, Worthing Borough Council has handed the town’s summer me celebra on of arts and culture over to the community.
Prepara ons for next year’s new‐look Worthing Fes val are now underway, with local crea ves having taken on the management of the celebra on for the first me. The fes val was inspired by conversa ons between the council and the town’s arts community, who were looking for a way to shine a light on the wealth of crea ve talent that Worthing has to offer.
A mul ‐arts fes val was decided upon and brought to life by Time for Worthing, the council's official tourism arm.
Following a huge effort from the fes val’s organisers, the inaugural celebra on took place in June 2023 and saw dozens of events covering music, art, heritage, comedy and family entertainment take place across the town.
More than 14,000 visitors were es mated to have visited the town centre over the eight‐day celebra on and the council was overwhelmed by the support for a second fes val following feedback from the town’s businesses and crea ve community.
This summer the town hosted an even bigger celebra on, featuring more than 100 events registered over two weeks in June. Thousands of locals and people from outside the region visited the town to enjoy live entertainment, talks, crea ve sessions and more.
To help the fes val grow year on year, the council has invited a group of the town’s arts community to take over its direc on. It had always been intended that the fes val would be owned by the community once it had
become well‐established, but council officers and members will con nue to offer support to the new organisers.
Councillor Dom Ford, Worthing’s cabinet member for communi es, culture and leisure, said: “We’ve had a blast organising the fes val with our talented arts community, but we feel that now is the right me for it to be owned and developed by the town.
“I would like to thank everyone that has been involved in helping the fes val go from an idea to a celebra on hos ng more than 100 events it’s testament to the amazing crea ves and venues we have across Worthing.
“I can’t wait to see what the community does next with the fes val and look forward to a ending many events next summer.”
Jennifer Le , member of The Worthing Fes val Group and co‐founder of Hand Brew Co, said: “The commi ee would like to thank Worthing Borough Council for their hard work producing the fes val over the last two years. We look forward to growing a successful, community‐led celebra on for residents, businesses and those visi ng our vibrant town. Our aim is to showcase the very best of Worthing and beyond.”
Local ar sts are being invited to create bold, vibrant artwork to represent the community‐run fes val’s first year. To find out more and apply by the 1st January 2026 deadline, visit: h ps://worthingfes val.org.uk
