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.
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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.
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Welcome to our March issue.
William Wordsworth wrote so beau fully about one of the iconic symbols of March, the daffodil, ‘flu ering and dancing in the breeze… Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.’ Indeed, to many it is the golden trumpets of the daffodil which announce to the world the arrival of spring.
Due to a late Easter this year, Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day falls in March on Tuesday 4th March. Schools will celebrate World Book Day on 6th March and the clocks will go forward in the early hours of Mothering Sunday on 30th March, so don’t be late to meet your Mum!
The front cover photo was taken at The Old Vicarage, Washington by James Walters for the NGS Open Gardens.
There is plenty going on in our local areas as usual, check out our What’s On pages and the website. Don’t forget to add your events on our website and then they will appear in the magazine too.
Happy reading!
Helen and the All about Magazines team
Community Boardwalk has become a reality on
East Preston Beach
The seeds of this project were sown back in 2014 when the initial planning application was submitted but rejected. The idea was resurrected by the late Alan Hultquist, Chairman of the East Preston Disability Action Group who asked Roy Allen, a retired engineer, to prepare plans for the scheme. Sea Road Beach Access Ltd (a not‐for‐profit company) was set up to procure and install the boardwalk.
On 16th February 2024, planning permission was granted and finally we could start to raise funds.
Over 100 donations, including one from the Ashfield Trust, enabled materials for the foundation modules to be purchased. The kind loan of the Coastal Caravan Park compound by Zoë and Philip Steel enabled 29 pre‐fabricated modules to be assembled by volunteers before Christmas.
The decking boards were purchased with a second donation from the Ashfield Trust. Cloud 9 generously dug the foundation trench at no cost starting on 27th January and volunteers installed the modules in two days.
Local residents contributed their time, money and skills to move tonnes of materials, work in all weathers and finance the project. Thank you all so much!
For more information contact SeaRoadBeachAccess@icloud.com
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Why Buy Cookbooks?
by Ben Mar n (Associate Vicar, St Margaret’s Church, Angmering)
We recently moved house, and like most moves, it involved a bit of declu ering. Among the things we donated to charity were several cookbooks. I’m not sure about you, but we only ever use a handful of recipes from any given book, repea ng them over and over. And when we need a fresh idea like finding a crea ve way to sneak vegetables into dinner for the kids we turn to the ul mate cookbook: Google.
It’s remarkable that printed cookbooks s ll hold their own on store shelves. A er all, you can find just about any recipe online for free, o en with a step‐by‐step video to guide you. So why do people s ll buy them?
The answer, I think, comes down to trust. Sure, Lisa from Li lehampton may have the most luxurious lasagne recipe in existence (and if you’re Lisa, I mean no offense). But we simply don’t know her. On the other hand, if Mary Berry recommends a lasagne, chances are we’ll give it a go without hesita on. Why? Because in Mary we trust. (And by the way, her express lasagne really is a fantas c mid‐week meal.)
But if trust ma ers when it comes to what we cook for dinner, how much more does it ma er when we face the big ques ons of life?
Ques ons like: What is the meaning of life? Who is Jesus? Will I be okay?
We can search for answers from Google, turn to advice from old friends, or rely on our own opinions. But are these sources qualified to answer such profound, life‐shaping ques ons?
At St Margaret’s Church, we believe that God himself offers answers to these ques ons. And Easter is central to understanding those answers. It reveals the meaning of life, shows us who Jesus is, and reassures us that by following him, we will be okay.
This Easter, I invite you to come and explore these claims for yourself. To inves gate what God says about life, purpose, and hope. Because if these answers are true, they change everything.
Let me leave you with a reflec on from comedian Lee Mack during his appearance on Desert Island Discs. He shared why he would actually read the Bible if given a copy on the island: “I'm glad you get the Bible, because I would read the Bible. I think it's quite odd that people like myself, in their 40s, are quite happy to dismiss the Bible, but I've never read it. I always think that if an alien came down and you were the only person they met, and they said, ‘What’s life about? What’s earth about? Tell us everything,’ and you said, ‘Well, there's a book here that purports to tell you everything. Some people believe it to be true; some people [do] not believe it [to be] true.’
‘Wow, what’s it like?’ and you go, ‘I don't know, I've never read it.’ It would be an odd thing wouldn’t it? So, at the very least, read it.’
If the Bible really does speak to the meaning of life, wouldn’t it be odd never to look into it?
This Easter, come and see for yourself.
How much Inheritance Tax will we pay if we are not married?
Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP, looks at how Inheritance Tax affects couples who are not married or in a civil partnership.
UK Inheritance Tax rules give an enormous tax break to couples who are married or in a civil partnership. Anything le by one UK spouse to another is exempt from Inheritance Tax with no limit. This tax break does not apply to other couples. The changes from the Budget last October will make the situa on worse. Do also remember that if an unmarried couple do not have Wills and one dies, the surviving partner has no legal right to inherit from their partner’s estate.
If one partner in an unmarried couple dies, his/her estate includes his/her share of any jointly owned assets (e.g. property and bank accounts). If that partner has a Will leaving everything to the other partner only a maximum of £325,000 is exempt from Inheritance Tax. The value above £325,000 is taxed at 40%.
Currently, an unmarried partner’s pension and any death‐in‐service benefit from their employer is not taxed when they die.
From 6th April 2027, the Inheritance Tax posi on will get a lot worse. From that date, pensions (except for final salary pensions) and death‐in‐service benefits will be subject to Inheritance Tax. Take as an example, Simon and Jane. They have Wills leaving everything to each other. They have a house in joint names worth £500,000 with a £300,000 mortgage, joint savings of £50,000, life insurance to pay off the mortgage if one of them dies and pensions worth £200,000 each.
If Simon dies before 6th April 2027, his estate for Inheritance Tax will be £425,000. This is half of the equity in the house and half of the savings, plus all the life insurance money. The first £325,000 is exempt from Inheritance Tax. The remaining £100,000 is taxed at 40%, giving a tax bill of £40,000 that will cost Jane almost all their savings.
If Simon dies on or a er 6th April 2027, his £200,000 pension policy will be included for Inheritance Tax. That means another £80,000 of Inheritance Tax. Jane will receive only £120,000 from Simon’s £200,000 pension. That could severely affect Jane’s re rement plans and she may not be able to re re when she wants to.
So, what is the advice from me, as an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax? If you are an unmarried couple and want to inherit from each other, you must make Wills. If you do not want to have to pay Inheritance Tax when one of you dies, you must get married or form a civil partnership.
However, there are other issues to consider that we do not have space for here. If you are an unmarried couple, why not book a free ini al appointment with me to discuss your own situa on and the op ons available to you? You can contact me by calling Monan Gozze LLP on 01903 927055, or by email ssampson@monangozze .com. Appointments are available at our Arundel office, at your home, or by video call.
The Angmering Chorale
The Angmering Chorale held its final concert under the baton of George Jones on 25th November last year. The choir and soloists performed The Messiah to a packed and very appreciative Arundel Cathedral audience and, at the end, George was given a wonderful send off after his many years of service to the Chorale.
the challenges and joys of singing different styles of music. It has been great getting to know Dominic and work with him and our new accompanist, Olly.
Since January, the new Angmering Chorale has been rehearsing for our next concert with Dominic Grier (pictured right). We have lost some members, who decided it was an appropriate time for them to go, and gained others who have really enjoyed being made welcome at our rehearsals each Thursday at 7.30pm in the Angmering Community Centre in Bramley Green. We have been practising some brand‐new material, unfamiliar to some of us, and relished
We are all looking forward to performing our first concert with them and our organist, in a new venue: St Margaret’s Church, Angmering on Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm.
The concert, Choral Classics, is a selection of anthems, songs, and choruses, presented by our new Musical Director. More information at www.theangmeringchorale.org.uk/Programme where you can also buy tickets for £10 each. These can also be purchased at our box office, call 01903 783918.
We are currently planning our next concert for the second half of June both musical content and venue so do watch out for updates on our website and in the What’s On section of All About magazines.
We want our repertoire to extend to a wide range of music, which the choir will love singing and our audiences will enjoy, and we want our rehearsals and concerts to be friendly, as well as professional. Come and join us! It’s great to be part of something new and exciting as well as continuing a choral tradition stretching back almost 50 years firmly rooted in our expanding village community.
Alexander Team Up for Prestigious Award
If you have been a local for some time you will likely have heard of independent kitchen, bathroom and bedroom designer and installers Alexander, a now third‐generation family‐run retailer with the largest independent showroom in the area on the Sompting Road, Worthing.
They have been long‐established in Worthing, with their roots stretching back to 1976. With plenty of free parking and more than 35 full‐size kitchen, bathroom and bedroom displays, it is certainly worth the trip.
The Alexander team are no stranger to an award, but their latest announcement perhaps trumps their past achievements to date. The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025 is the most prestigious ceremony in the industry and the team at Alexander have done well to see themselves named a finalist in the Kitchen Retailer of the Year category.
Their fate will be announced at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom on April 24th at the award ceremony, with their Horsham Showroom Manager Alistair Glover, who has also been named a finalist within the Rising Star category (for those aged 30 and under).
Some of Alexander’s previous wins include being named Installation Company of the Year at the kbbreview Awards in 2022 (pictured above), while Horsham Showroom Manager Alistair was named Bedroom Designer of the Year in 2024 at the Kbsa Awards in 2024. In a nod to their popular complete installation option, which includes precise coordination of their team of in‐house installers, Installation Manager Warwick Hockley was named the BiKBBI’s Installation Manager of the Year 2023.
But to be named Kitchen Retailer of the Year at such prestigious awards may perhaps eclipse all of their accolades to date.
You might wonder how a home retailer from little old Worthing is being recognised on the 14
national stage. Well, the secret lies in the unique complete installation option available with home projects. Alexander clients pay a fixed price for the full design, project coordination, and installation of their project, which is undertaken by experienced tradesmen that are all employed in‐house.
And what they install is of utmost quality, too. Choose from quality British and German furniture brands, high‐specification kitchen appliances, and premium components to suit almost all of which come with extensive warranties and guarantees.
Alexander offer a free design, quotation and home measure service, including 3D plans of your project, so if you are looking to renovate, contact them directly to arrange your free design appointment.
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Well‐being Outdoor Activities Project at Tesco – Vote for Us!
We are excited to share that our request for funding from Tesco’s Stronger Starts Team has been approved and will now go to a customer vote in local Tesco stores. Our project aims to enhance our outdoor area, increase the range of foods grown on our smallholding, and improve the outdoor learning space for all our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for us, and we are thrilled to be part of this initiative. Tesco’s Stronger Starts Team supports community‐based projects like ours, helping to create lasting benefits for local schools and organisations.
The next step is crucial: the project with the highest number of votes will receive £1,500, the second‐place project will receive £1,000, and the third‐place project will receive £500. Each of these amounts would make a significant difference to the success of our outdoor space and wellbeing activities, and we are incredibly grateful for any support you can give us.
How Can You Help?
The customer voting takes place in the following Tesco stores:
Littlehampton Finisterre Express – BN17 6RA
Littlehampton Superstore – BN17 5RA
Rustington Express – BN16 3DR
You can vote by simply making a purchase in one of these participating Tesco stores. For every transaction, you will receive a token, which you can then place in the box supporting our Wellbeing Outdoor Activities project.
Voting will run until the end of March 2025, so there is plenty of time to show your support.
We truly believe this project will have a lasting, positive impact on our students, providing them with a space where they can learn about nature and experience the benefits of growing their own food. This initiative also aims to improve the overall wellbeing of all involved, offering hands‐on activities that foster teamwork, creativity, and mindfulness.
If our project receives the funding, we’ll be able to enhance our smallholding further, add new plants, and create an even more inviting and educational outdoor learning environment for our community.
What Will the Funding Be Used For?
If we receive funding, we plan to:
Expand and diversify the range of fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown in our smallholding. This will provide fresh produce for our students and help them understand where their food comes from.
Improve the outdoor learning space, making it a more accessible and engaging environment where students can take part in various activities, from gardening to nature‐based art and mindfulness sessions.
Continue to develop outdoor well‐being programmes, supporting both physical and mental health for our students through interaction with nature.
Every vote counts, and your support can play a pivotal role in making this vision a reality. We would be so grateful if you could share this opportunity with friends and family in the area to help us reach as many voters as possible, thank you.
What is enough?
Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner
It’s a big ques on, so let’s just focus on the financial aspect. Life doesn’t come with a defini ve expiry date. Planning for the future, especially when it comes to re rement, may seem a bit like guesswork. The discussion about how much is enough is common in many of my mee ngs. The biggest concern is whether or not there will be enough money in the pot.
How much do you actually need? When planning your re rement, it’s o en good prac ce to list all the things you actually want to do. Are you planning on taking mul ple holidays a year now that you’re not limited to the standard five weeks per annum of leave? Are you going to change your car every three years? Are you planning on having an expensive hip opera on? Hopefully, you get the gist, but outlining your expecta ons for re rement can drama cally shape what you need in terms of income. It’s also key to remember that there is no law to say that you have to give up working.
Deciding to delay re rement by even a year can have a huge impact. Every year you put off re rement, it’s an extra year of income, an extra year’s growth for your pension fund and another year that you’re not drawing on the re rement pot.
Other factors to bear in mind are that you may be lucky enough to be reasonably debt‐free by re rement age, so monthly outgoings could be considerably less than that of your expenses in your 40s. You may also draw a State Pension, which provides an addi onal source of income.
There is o en a lot of concern about whether you have enough to see you through re rement, but in some cases, you may even have too much. As always, if you would like to discuss anything, feel free to get in touch.
Roofing services and repairs in Sussex
Best Choice Roofing, Angmering‐based for 17 years and now located in Pulborough, has been a family‐run business since 1991. Marc Ridpath heads up the team that covers West Sussex with a broad range of pitched and flat roofing services.
We have the personable approach of a small company backed with 50+ years of experience in our team of roofers. We can do everything from minor roof repairs and installing fascias and soffits to conservatory roof replacements. Areas covered by our roofers include Horsham, Storrington and Worthing, but we also offer services to customers in other loca ons across the county such as Angmering, Billingshurst, East Preston, Petworth and Steyning, to name just a few. No ma er how small or big the job mightbe, you can rely on us to turn up promptly, work professionally and treat your property with respect.
Because we live in the area where we work, Best Choice Roofing takes pride in its trustworthy delivery of installa ons, roof repairs, conservatory roof replacements, chimney repairs, leadwork and more.
From a single gu er clip to a new roof, including insurance work, we grow our reputa on by making you the most important person in our business.
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It is an online directory where you can find trustworthy local traders who are Trading Standards Approved. Trading Standards have assessed, ve ed and approved all the businesses on the scheme.
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Roof Tile Replacement Spoke to Marc on the phone; he turned up promptly, gave a fair quote and turned up on a blisteringly hot Saturday morning and replaced the les I saw that needed replacing as well as several others. No increase in quote to do extras. Polite, dy and thorough. Would certainly recommend.
Chimney Lead Replacement Excellent work. Quote was compe ve, even with requirement for scaffolding. Communica on before work commenced was mely. Job completed as per quote. Very sa sfied with everything.
Call Marc for more informa on 0800 7561372 or visit www.bestchoiceroofing.co.uk
Join the Transylvanian Cycle Challenge –
Make a Difference While Cycling Through History!
Are you ready for the cycling adventure of a life me? The Link to Hope Transylvanian Sponsored Cycle Challenge offers you the chance to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Romania, all while suppor ng a worthy cause.
Taking place between 3rd to 10th October, this unforge able journey will take you through the heart of Transylvania, with cyclists visi ng Link to Hope’s project in Brasov, Romania, which supports disabled and marginalised people.
For just £795, you’ll get everything you need for this thrilling challenge — flights, food, transfers, accommoda on, bike hire, and full support throughout the event. But that’s not all; we’re asking par cipants to raise £1,000 in sponsorship to help con nue the vital work we do. Don’t worry if fundraising feels daun ng, we’ll support you every step of the way to ensure you meet your target and make a real impact on the lives of those in need.
With only 15 places available, this is an exclusive opportunity to challenge yourself while making a difference. The funds raised will go directly to Link to Hope’s projects in Eastern Europe, where we provide essen al services to those who need it most.
Helen C, a past par cipant of a Link to Hope challenge, says: “It was an amazing challenge to be part of. Romania is stunning and so interes ng. I felt a huge achievement at the end, not only for myself but for the people I was helping through my fundraising”
A propor on of the cycle ride funds will be going to help the charity Hope Without Limits based in Sacele, Brasov, Romania. It exists to
help disabled people and children who are historically marginalised in society. They run weekly meet‐up groups to bring disabled people together for company, food, ac vi es, advice and even put on produc ons. Funds will go towards con nuing these mee ngs as well as a new work programme they are se ng up to help to bring self‐sufficiency to the people they work with.
So why wait? Sign up today and be part of an extraordinary adventure that will change lives. For more informa on or to secure your place, contact us at info@linktohope.co.uk or call 01903 529333.
Don’t miss out. Join us on this incredible journey and help us con nue our work suppor ng those in need across Eastern Europe. We can’t wait to cycle with you for a great cause!
Coppice and Angmering Medical Centre
We are making it easier for pa ents to get in touch. You can submit all medical and admin requests through our website, by phone, or in person. This includes requests for appointments, prescrip ons, test results, fit notes, and referral queries. All requests for appointments will be reviewed by our GPs or ANPs, who will either book you an appointment or direct you to the appropriate service. We encourage those who can, to make online requests, keeping phone lines open for those who need them. If you cannot access the website, call 01903 850900 or visit our prac ce for assistance. FAQs
How do I book an appointment? Visit our Appointments page online and submit a request: www.thecoppicesurgery.nhs.uk/ appointments. You’ll answer a few ques ons about your issue.
Who reviews appointment requests? Our GPs or ANPs will review and allocate requests to the appropriate team member. What if I don't have internet access? Call us at 01903 850900 or visit the surgery for help. Why are we changing this? We’re responding
to pa ent feedback to reduce phone wait mes and improve access to appointments. How will this work? Submit your request online by 2pm for same‐day review; otherwise, it will be addressed the next working day. Requests will be allocated to the most suitable team member, who will contact you to arrange an appointment if needed.
Opening Times: 8am ‐ 6.30pm Monday to Friday in both clinics, apart from Fridays when the Coppice closes at 1pm. Doors are closed daily between 12.30pm to 1pm.
Extended access service for pre-arranged appointments: 6pm to 8pm weekdays at Angmering Medical Centre, and Saturdays 9am to 5pm, which alternates between Angmering Medical Centre and Fitzalan Medical Group. Upcoming closure a ernoons: Required for essen al update training: 20th March and 10th April ‐ for mings, please see our website.
What’s On in and around Angmering
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Saturday 1st March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00
St David’s Day Concert (St Symphorian’s Church, New Road, Worthing, BN13 3HU)
Local choirs Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir and Inspirations Community Choir will be performing a variety of music. Entry is free but there will be a re ring collec on in aid of the Church Social and Fundraising Mission Fund.
Sunday 2nd March ‐ 11:00 to 15:00
Ham Manor Wedding Fair (Ham Manor Golf Club, West Drive, Angmering, BN16 4JE)
Explore a variety of wedding services, selected exclusively for the event, from photographers to florists, all in one convenient loca on.
Monday 3rd March ‐ 19:30 to 21:30
Angmering Hor cultural Club (Angmering Bap st Church, Sta on Road, BN16 4HY)
Fliss Lewis of Wool Shred will be giving a talk on The Wonder of Wool in Hor culture, Gardening and Floristry. The talk will be followed by tea and biscuits and a raffle. There will also be a bring‐and‐buy sale of all unwanted gardening things. www.angmeringhor culture.co.uk
Tuesday 4th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:00
Worthing An ques, Arts & Collectors’ Club Talk (Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP)
Andy Thomas, a volunteer for the Na onal Trust, will be talking about Woolbeding House and Gardens. Non‐members £7.50pp, or join for just £35pp per year. For more informa on about the club and this year’s speakers, visit www.worthingan queclub.org.uk
Friday 7th March ‐ 13:45
2025 World Day of Prayer (St Margaret’s Church, Arundel Road, Angmering, BN16 4JS)
The service is tled ‘I made you wonderful’, and there will be refreshments a erwards. All are welcome. The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 120 countries. For more informa on, go to the WDP website: wwdp.org.uk
Saturday 8th March ‐ 10:00 to 11:30
First Aid, CPR & Defibrillator Training (St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Arundel Rd, Angmering, BN16 4JS )
Learn how to give CPR and correctly use a defibrillator. Contact the Angmering Parish Council to book your place. Call 01903 772124 or email: admin@angmering‐pc.gov.uk
Sat 8th and Sun 9th March ‐ 10:15 to 14:15
Arundel Museum presents: Children’s Literary Fringe — meet the authors (Mill Road, Arundel, BN18 9PA)
As part of the Arundel Literary Fes val there is the chance to meet three fantas c children’s authors. There will also be a fun children’s book quiz over the weekend, which will take you around Arundel looking for books. Test your knowledge and win a book token. For full details, see www.arundelmuseum.org
Tuesday 11th March ‐ 19:15 to 21:00
Mon Oncle, un prisonnier des Nazis (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, Angmering, BN16 4FU)
A moving and very personal talk based on the memories of the lecturer’s uncle who was imprisoned by the Nazis. It will be shown via Zoom and a Q&A session will follow, me permi ng. The Anglo‐French Circle meets every second Tuesday of the month. All levels of French are welcome and talks have visuals to help. Visitors £5. Numbers are limited, so if you wish to a end, please email in advance anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com
Tuesday 11th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:45
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Ave, BN16 4FU) Renée Zellweger returns as the tular heroine with two new love interests. Doors open 7pm, film starts 7.30pm. Tickets £8pp on sale now from the Centre Office. Cash and card payments accepted. Refreshments available.
Wed 12th to Sat 15th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:30
Spider’s Web by Agatha Chris e (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Ave, Rustington, BN16 3HB)
The Rus ngton Players are performing Agatha Chris e’s comedy thriller. To book ckets, go to www. cketsource.co.uk/rus ngtonplayers
Thursday 13th March ‐ 11:00
Ayton House Care Home (Shepherds View, Dappers Lane, Angmering, BN16 4SP)
Sample the excellent food prepared by the chefs and take part in ac vi es hosted by the Lifestyle team while learning more about the quality demen a care provided at Ayton House. To a end please call 01903 337705 or email caroline.thomas@careuk.com
Thu 13th, 20th, 27th March ‐ 11:00 to 12:30
Library of Possibili es and Wonder (Angmering Library, Arundel Road, BN16 4JS)
Experience books in a completely new way as West Sussex Library Service celebrates its 100th anniversary. Put on a VR headset and jump into a magical world of virtual books. Choose from: Smuggling, Countryside, Cookery, History or Space. The full experience lasts 15 minutes. Book this free event on Eventbrite.
A peaceful parcel of me to lay and listen for a while, bathing in sounds and the luminous glow of the Full Moon. For more details and to book, go to www.veritymegan.com/experiences
Tuesday 18th March ‐ 19:15 to 21:00
The Art Society Arun Talk (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB)
This lecture, The Life and Work of Tex le Designer Marion Dorn, by Pamela Campbell‐Johnston looks at Dorn’s various commissions. Guests £7 on the door. For more informa on, email enquiries@thearunartssociety.org
Thursday 20th March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00
Dr Geoffrey Mead talk: Muck & Money (Chichester Room, Manor House, Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP)
The local historian and University of Sussex lecturer explains how Sussex agriculture has
changed over the centuries. Talk arranged by the Sussex Family History Group. Non‐members welcome. www.s g.uk
Tuesday 25th March ‐ 10:30 to 15:00
Angmering Camera Club (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Ave, BN16 4FU)
A composi on and prac cal session. See the club’s website for more informa on. www.angmeringcameraclub.co.uk
Wednesday 26th March ‐ 19:00 to 22:00
The Art Society Arun: Day of Special Interest (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB)
Exploring the achievements of Britain’s official war ar sts with curator and lecturer James Russell. Tickets £41 includes three lectures, lunch and a drink. www.theartssocietyarun.org
Friday 28th March ‐ 19:30
Comedy and Curry Night (Mewsbrook Park Café, Hendon Avenue, Rus ngton, BN16 2LX)
The excellent lineup includes David Ingram and Hannah Brackenbury. Tickets £22pp, includes a meal. To book, call 01903 722822 or go to h ps://mewsbrookparkcafe.co.uk
Saturday 29th March ‐ 10:30 to 16:00
Cra y Cra s Spring Cra Fair (Rus ngton Parish Church Hall, The Street, BN16 3NL)
Cra fair selling all types of cra s — candles, papercra s, jewellery, embroidery and kni ed toys. www.cbkdesigns.co.uk
Saturday 29th March ‐ 19:30 to 22:00
Eurovision Concert by the Edwin James Fes val Choir (Li lehampton United Church, High Street, Li lehampton, BN17 5EG)
A choir concert celebra ng Bri sh Eurovision. Come and cast your vote! Raising funds for Reaching Families, Li lehampton. Tickets £10 on the door or call 01243 584920/01243 582330.
Sunday 30th March ‐ 15:00 to 17:30
Rat Pack & Crooner Show with Mark A. Wright (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, BN16 4FU )
The perfect Mother’s Day Treat! £12.50pp or £17.50 including a Cream Tea (pre‐order only). Advance booking essen al at the Centre Office. Cash and card payments accepted.
What Am I Doing Wrong?!
Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition
Sharon came to me recently, desperate to lose weight. “My confidence is so low. I feel frumpy and una rac ve — I don’t even want to see my friends.” The real issue isn’t the weight (she wants to lose just a stone), but how it’s holding her back from living fully. And it’s making her feel isolated.
Sound familiar? Like Sharon, you’ve probably tried it all: early gym sessions when your body begged for sleep, cu ng food groups, fas ng, yet the extra weight clings on, and your energy’s nowhere to be found. Frustra ng, right?
Here’s the catch: you’ve likely triggered stress hormones—cor sol and insulin—that promote fat storage. When balanced, your body uses nutrients efficiently. But when you push too hard, it shi s into ‘fight or flight’ mode, leading to burnout, nutrient deple on, and fa gue. So, what’s the solu on?
Balance is key: Ditch refined sugars to lower cor sol and insulin, but don’t just cut — add healthy fats, proteins, and diverse foods.
Relax around food: Eat slowly, chew thoroughly — only when hungry, and stop at 80% fullness.
Listen to your body: Exercise isn’t one‐size‐fits‐all. For many, short, frequent, high‐intensity sessions work best.
Move mindfully: Add gentle movement to your day, breathe deeply, and priori se rest.
When your health or body hold you back from living your life, it’s me to tune in, to be er understand what works for you.
PS: Email me with the word ‘RECIPES’ in the subject line to get my “Top 10 Gut‐Friendly Recipes” at nathalie@newleafnutri on.co.uk
The Hearing Clinic
Let us help you hear every moment, loud and clear
At The Hearing Clinic, we are a proud, family‐run clinic that has been serving the community for 14 years, delivering professional and personalised care to support your hearing health. Our experienced team of registered audiologists and hearing care assistants provide a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your needs.
From safe and gentle ear wax removal using micro‐suc on and irriga on methods to detailed hearing assessments, we handle every step with precision and exper se.
We also specialise in servicing and repairing all makes and models of private hearing aids, helping to maintain their op mal performance. For those looking for new devices, we offer a wide selec on of high‐quality hearing aids, expertly fi ed with ongoing a ercare.
For clients unable to visit our clinic, we are pleased to offer home appointments, ensuring you receive the same level of compassionate and professional care in the comfort of your own home. You can rest assured that, with our extensive experience, we can iden fy any
hearing‐related concerns that may require further medical a en on. Whether it’s persistent ear infec ons, sudden hearing loss, or other poten ally referable condi ons, our team ensures that nothing is overlooked and that you receive the appropriate guidance for your health and well‐being.
As a trusted local business, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, approachable service where you are treated as an individual, not just a client. To learn more about our services or to book an appointment, contact us at 01903 204521.
Let us help you hear every moment, loud and clear.
Arun Yacht Club
“Sailing gives you fresh air, freedom, friends and most of all, fun.”
Arun Yacht Club was formed as a family sailing club in 1956 on the west side of the river in Li lehampton, the design of the club burgee is the symbol of the east mark of the old harbour entrance against yellow to represent the golden sands of Li lehampton.
Fast forward to 2025 and the club is s ll going strong, offering a mix of cruiser sailing, dinghy sailing and powerboa ng opportuni es for those who want to get out on the water. A number of yachts ranging from 21 to 32 surround the club on the moorings while a mixed fleet of dinghies occupy the dinghy pen along with the club’s own training fleet of lasers, toppers and a few double‐handers.
The club publishes a programme with an impressive number of racing dates both cruiser and dinghy along with social events taking place and training dates for all ages. In addi on to this, the club house hosts a number of talks, the most recent being on the famous Clipper Race, but they cover all manner of topics from racing tac cs, understanding the des, and seamanship from very experienced people who have been there and done that.
If the above interests you, then visit h ps:// arunyc.co.uk/ or email Kayleigh in the office on secretary@arunyc.co.uk.
We will be hos ng our annual club open day on the a ernoon of Saturday 17th May at 1pm. Pop along to see what the club is like and have a try at sailing or powerboa ng (boat rides subject to weather and booking on the day).
Why I love what I do
By Emma Bryan, Dental Hygienist and Therapist
My diverse professional background, which has afforded me the opportunity to travel to and explore over 40 countries, has reinforced a fundamental observa on: the smile is a universal symbol. It is one of the few gestures understood across cultures and languages, consistently signifying joy, happiness, goodwill, and well‐being.
In my role as a dental hygienist and therapist, I am dedicated to ensuring that smiles remain healthy. Since their introduc on to general dental prac ces in 2003, dental therapists have become an increasingly integral part of the dental team. These professionals collaborate closely with den sts to provide comprehensive pa ent care. Dental therapists are trained to perform a range of services, including scaling and polishing, periodontal treatments, rou ne restora ve procedures, dental impressions, and radiographic examina ons, with a strong emphasis on dental health educa on. This wide scope of prac ce not only alleviates the workload of den sts but also enables them to focus on more complex cases. Furthermore, the collabora ve approach fosters a mul disciplinary model of care, benefi ng pa ents through the collec ve exper se of the en re dental team. Addi onally, pa ents benefit from referrals to dental therapists as it improves access to care, reduces wait mes, and promotes long‐term oral health within the community by emphasising preven ve care and safeguarding future smiles.
Dental anxiety, which can begin in childhood, frequently persists into adulthood. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is assis ng anxious pa ents, helping them feel at ease by offering both hygiene care and restora ve treatments. I find that pa ents o en appreciate the con nuity of care, as a trus ng bond is established when they can work with the same clinician at their own pace. I take great pride in listening to my pa ents, tailoring their care to address long‐term dental anxiety, and ensuring that they feel comfortable throughout their treatment journey.
Recognising the uniqueness of each individual and their specific needs, I strongly advocate for a personalised, collabora ve approach to care. It is essen al that pa ents feel involved and understood in their treatment process.
Effec ve communica on is cri cal in fostering an environment where pa ents feel valued and heard, par cularly when shared care is a feature of dental prac ce. I believe that pa ents deserve to be ac ve par cipants in their treatment, fully understanding their care needs and op ons. This is where oral health educa on plays a pivotal role.
As both a dental hygienist and therapist, I am commi ed to ensuring that pa ents leave the clinic not only with their immediate treatment needs addressed, but also with the knowledge to care for their oral health in the long term. Whether it is guidance on home care, preven ve strategies to avoid decay, instruc ons for managing a new implant, or post‐opera ve care for a restora on, I encourage my pa ents to ask ques ons.
My goal is to foster an open, welcoming environment where pa ents feel well‐informed and confident in managing their oral health. Working at a dynamic prac ce such as Abbots Lodge enables me to collaborate with like‐minded and ambi ous dental care professionals in a cohesive and mul disciplinary manner to provide the highest standard of pa ent‐centred care. I feel truly valued in my role, and sharing a similar ethos with my colleagues fosters strong, trustworthy rela onships, allowing us to deliver op mal treatment for our pa ents.
Den stry is a con nuously evolving field, and working alongside passionate professionals not only supports my professional growth but also enables me to contribute to transforma ve and evidence‐based oral healthcare. A healthy smile is always a happy smile.
To book an appointment with Abbots Lodge Dental prac ce , contact 01903 783154 or visit www.abbotslodge.com
VE Day + 80 Years
by Gill Par ngton, President, Angmering Twinning Associa on
In associa on with the Angmering Community Network, we would like to commemorate this significant anniversary in our village and keep alive stories from the past.
The Twinning Associa on have provisionally booked the Village Hall for the early evening of 10th May, the first available date a er 8th May, and propose a War me Tea with refreshments of the period.
Our main inten on is to gather war me memories of people who were in Angmering at the me and of those who lived elsewhere but now live in the village.
This is a first appeal for you either to write or record your own memories or persuade your friends and rela ves who have such anecdotes to tell them to you.
We will invite all par cipants, and others, to the tea, and hope we may also have artefacts to show if people s ll have them – from ID cards to ra on books to medals, mementoes,
cartoons and photographs. So, if you have a story about WWII in Angmering, or you are now a resident of the village with a war me story from elsewhere, please could you contact us as soon as possible? We can then decide how this material can best be shared — in person at the tea, in a booklet form, or both. Please email stories to gillpar ngton@aol.com or call 01903 770874 and leave a message if you would prefer us to arrange a visit.
Las ng Power Of A orney
What would happen if you no longer had the mental capacity to make decisions about your property, finances, health and welfare?
In this instance, a Deputy, appointed by the Court of Protec on, would be put in place to manage your affairs.
If you would prefer to have control over who makes such important decisions about your life if you lose mental capacity, then it would be wise to consider pu ng a Las ng Power of A orney (LPA) in place.
An LPA is a document that allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you lose mental capacity in rela on to either:
Health and welfare – this includes decisions about care, medical treatment, food, drink, clothing, ac vi es, and where you live.
Property and financial affairs – this includes decisions about paying bills, bank accounts, savings accounts, investments, and selling property.
Benefits of an LPA include:
Peace of mind: You can rest assured that someone you trust will make decisions for you according to your wishes if you are unable to.
Clarity: You can start discussions with your family about what you want to happen.
Cost and Speed: An LPA is a significantly quicker and cheaper process than the Deputyship applica on.
If you are considering se ng up an LPA or would like to discuss this or any Private Client ma ers further, please contact Sophie Careless‐Shore by email: scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk.
Celebra ng Community Heroes 2025
Worthing Community Awards 29th May at Rooms Worthing
The Worthing Community Awards are back, and this year, we are excited to recognise and celebrate the remarkable individuals and organisa ons that make outstanding contribu ons to our community. This year, we are thrilled to announce new categories, such as The Young Community Hero Award and the Community Hero Award for Emergency Services.
Founder, Melanie Peters from Rocket Social Media, expressed her enthusiasm: “The 2024 awards were such a success that we are doing it again. We look forward to honouring the incredible people who dedicate their me and energy to making Worthing a be er place. They are dedicated to my friend Millie Stoner, whose life was cut short from a brain tumour aged 18.”
The 2025 awards will feature an array of categories, each sponsored by local businesses and organisa ons commi ed to suppor ng the community. Categories include:
1. Disability Awareness Award ‐ Sponsored by George Dowell MBE, Worthing Football Club
2. Fundraiser of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Jim Jams Catering
3. Charity/Charitable Organisa on of the Year ‐ Sponsored by VP Photography
4. Carer of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Roz Cloke, Partners in Wine
5. Young Carer of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Worthing Carpet Cleaning Company
6. Dad of the Year (in memory of David Sawyer) ‐ Sponsored by FREUND
7. Mum of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Riverside South Downs
8. Best Sibling (in memory of Millie Stoner) ‐ Sponsored by Enzos Italian Restaurant
9. Teacher of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Worthing High School
10. Volunteer of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Quality Kwik Dry Cleaners
11. Community Hero Award for Emergency Services ‐ Sponsored by A Star Group
12. Sports Team of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Fix Your iPhone
13. Community Hero Award ‐ Sponsored by James and James Estate Agent
14. Young Community Hero ‐ Sponsored by The Dharma Clinic
15. Outstanding Contribu on to Worthing
Award ‐ Sponsored by Worthing Pride
16. Judges Choice Award ‐ Sponsored by Pinnacle
The event will take place on 29th May at Rooms Worthing, bringing together community members to celebrate the spirit of Worthing. Charity Partner Superstar Arts
The esteemed judging panel features:
Simon Margaraoli – Managing Director, Indigo Bar and Bistro and Arrington Hotel
Bob Smytherman – Worthing and Adur Town Crier
Nicci Parish – Founder of Billy & Beyond
Greg Grundy – Owner of The Egremont, Worthing
Nomina ons for the awards are now open, and we encourage everyone to par cipate by recognising those who have made a difference in our community. To submit a nomina on, visit www.worthingcommunityawards.co.uk/ nominate/
The deadline for nomina ons is Friday 25th April. Join us in honouring the individuals and organisa ons that contribute to the vibrant tapestry of Worthing.
Angmering Revealed
For the fi�h year running, we are proud to present Angmering Revealed, which is taking place this year on Saturday 20th September at Angmering Community Centre.
This event is a showcase for Angmering-based groups, clubs, associa�ons, chari�es and Angmeringbased businesses. During the day there will be food and drinks vans as well as free rides, such as bouncy castles and ac�vi�es for children of all ages.
If this is something you would like to take part in, please contact the office to book your stand.
Events to look out for in 2025
Angmering Parish Council are excited to share that we will again be pu�ng on these popular free events throughout 2025, along with some new, exci�ng addi�ons. More informa�on, including �mings, will be shared as soon as possible.
• Fun Dog Show in associa�on with Wadars (Mayflower Park) Saturday 10th May
• Angmering Summer Jam (Mayflower Park) Saturday 7th June
• Fireride Pop-up Cycle Event & Stunt Show (Mayflower Park) Saturday 2nd August
• Halloween Spectacular (Angmering Community Centre) Thursday 30th October
• Angmering @ Christmas (Village Square) Friday 5th December
Recycling in Angmering
Angmering Parish Council con�nue to ac�vely encourage recycling and take everything from ba�eries and bras to crisp packets and so� plas�cs.
Sadly, the office is s�ll closed due to water damage, but all the above items can be taken to Angmering Commi�ee Centre for recycling.
Learn how to save a life with Angmering Parish Council
Join us for a free session on how to give CPR and learn how to correctly use a defibrillator.
Saturday 8 March, St Margaret’s Church Hall, 10:00 – 11:30
Places are limited and fill up quickly, so book your place now by contac�ng the APC office.
Did you know there are defibrillators located around Angmering in the following loca�ons:
Angmering Sta�on, Worthing Rugby Club, The Angmering School, Haskins Garden Centre, Angmering Village Hall, Angmering Bap�st Church, Angmering Community Centre, Angmering Sports & Social Club, Alley Cats Ca�ery, Honey Lane Allotments, Downs Way Shops, The Spo�ed Cow pub and outside the Parish Council office on the side wall.
Dial 999 as soon as you can, the operator will advise where your nearest defibrillator is and if it is in a locked box – they will give you the access code. When you switch on the defibrillator it will tell you what to do and how to use it.
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
Teriyaki and Lime‐glazed Chicken Wings
Prepara on me: 10 mins
Cooking me: 40‐45 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 tbsp rice flour (or subs tute baking powder)
900g chicken wings, pat dry with kitchen paper
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
Thumb‐sized piece of ginger, finely chopped
4 tbsp light so brown sugar
1 tbsp cornflour
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 spring onions, sliced
1 red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped
Jasmine rice to serve
Method
Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper. Place the dry chicken wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle over the rice flour or baking powder and mix well with your hands un l the chicken wings are coated. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the coated wings across the baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, make the teriyaki glaze. Into a small pan add the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar and 150ml water. Cook over a medium heat for 4‐5 minutes un l the glaze is bubbling and slightly thickened. Mix two tbsp of the glaze with the cornflour, then pour the mixture back into the pot, whisking con nuously. Simmer for 2‐3 minutes un l thickened. Squeeze in the lime juice. Remove the chicken wings from the oven at 20 minutes and p them into a bowl. Reserve a few tablespoons of the glaze and pour the rest over the wings, making sure they’re well‐coated. Spread them over the baking tray again and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven, top with the reserved glaze, then sprinkle with the lime zest, spring onions and chilli. Serve with fluffy jasmine rice.
Gardening Jobs in March
March is a lovely month. It can also be a challenging one for the gardener with winter o en reluctant to release us from her grip. The sun is ge ng stronger and plants, insects, birds and small mammals are busying themselves for the longer, warmer days to come as are some unwanted pests.
The vegetable plot The early potatoes that you have been chi ng need to be planted, as do onion or shallot sets. As the potatoes sprout, be watchful of poten al frosts and hoe up and cover accordingly. If the forecast is mild, think about sowing broad beans, peas, carrots and beetroot. Spinach and summer cabbage and cauliflower can also be sown outdoors along with some le uces.
Flower borders March is the perfect me to plant summer flowering bulbs such as gladioli and lilies. Because the weather in March can be variable, consider sowing summer flowering annuals such as nico ana, petunias, marigolds and salvias in the greenhouse or cold frame. Hardy annuals such as stocks, sunflowers and poppies are by their very nature less affected by variable temperature and weather condi ons and if you have a sunny area in your garden should grow well.
Pest preven on March is the me when garden pests surge. And although some pests have a vital role to play in gardens, we are all aware that, as well as our plants springing to life in March, our friend the slug is also feeling the urge to fill his tummy on our newly planted seedlings. I favour op ng for natural pest control as slug pellets can have a wider impact than just killing the pests you are trying to deter and have a nega ve effect on wildlife.
There are many natural ways to try and deter slugs. Slugs do not like to eat all plants including foxgloves, lavender and roses. They also do not seem too keen on my favourite, cosmos. But as slugs do love some plants, perhaps consider placing a barrier around tender plants. You can buy slug barriers at nurseries or garden centres, or you could try eggshells or sharp grit. You could also try and trap slugs with beer traps, small dishes sunk into the ground filled with beer — I find they really like real ale!
Do I need a garden designer for my garden?
March is the perfect me to rethink about a revamp of your outside space, but it can be a massive undertaking so why not use a professional.
We have all looked out at our gardens and wished it could be transformed into an outside space that we can be proud of and spend quality me in. Knowing what plants are suited to your garden, what to plant where and how to incorporate features could take you months, cost a fortune and s ll not meet your expecta ons, but by using a professional garden designer your dreams could become reality. Here is why it makes sense to hire a professional.
Dreams can become reality From the moment you contact a garden design service and then sit down with them you are making your dreams a reality. With extensive training they can create designs based upon what you have always wanted, what plants you love, what you intend to use your outside space for, and if you have green fingers or not as this will determine the level of upkeep and maintenance.
so ware to make the garden come to life and professionals have a good understanding of local planning laws and how best not to upset your neighbours.
Bringing house and garden together A professional garden design service can make your outside space into another room, and effortlessly blend outside and in crea ng a relaxed lifestyle. And by doing this they offer a truly bespoke service crea ng a garden that is unique to your property.
Managing budgets and increasing house value Believe it or not, using a professional garden design service can save you money in the long term. It does this by knowing exactly what is required, knowing what lasts and minimising overspend. A professional garden designer will be able to offer you the choice of materials and plants that you possibly haven’t even heard of, and they know where to source these at the best possible price. Also, a professionally designed garden could add anywhere from 10 to 15 per cent to the value of your house.
Working to scale Many of our gardens do not have outside space the size of Blenheim Palace, so working out how features can sit with plan ng schemes and lawned areas, paths, borders and sea ng areas or garden buildings is near impossible to the amateur gardener, but a professional garden designer using their expert eye can imagine exactly what you want, making sugges ons you had never even considered. Many design services use 3D design
Crea ng something to be cherished A professionally designed garden is an asset to your home, only maturing and improving over me as plants bed down and nature takes residence in your outside space. Your new garden is designed to be an extension of your personality and lifestyle, encouraging you to grow into the space and spend happy hours in it crea ng cherished memories with your loved ones and friends.
Mother’s Day at NGS Garden
With Mother’s Day coming up at the end of March, why not take Mum on a Mother’s Day treat to the Na onal Garden Scheme garden, Peeler’s Retreat in Arundel.
Mother’s Day is the tradi onal me of year to give mums a day off from doing the mul tude of daily jobs they’re usually tasked with. And what be er way to say thank you than to treat her to a wonderful garden visit with a delicious cup of tea and a slice of cake! It makes a change from the tradi onal flowers and chocolates and gives you all a chance to create a special memory. For country wide NGS gardens opening during the Mother’s Day weekend, visit h ps://ngs.org.uk/a‐garden‐treat‐perfect‐for‐mothers‐day Peelers
Retreat, Arundel — open
Mothering Sunday 30th March, and 5th, 15th, 19th, 29th
April (2‐4pm)
Admission £5, children free. Homemade teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. See website for more open days.
If you can’t make 30th March, there are nine other lovely gardens you can visit in West Sussex in March and April.
Manor of Dean, Tillington — 9th March (2‐5pm) and 27th April (2‐5pm)
Admission £5, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Teas.
Crosslands Flower Nursery, Walberton — 4th and 11th March (10am‐12pm)
A two hour all access tour. Admission £10, children free. Book in advance essen al on the NGS website.
Denmans Garden, Fontwell — 16th March and 27th April (11am‐4pm)
Admission £10, children £8. Pre‐booking essen al, please phone 01243 278950, email office@denmans.org or visit www.denmans.org for informa on and booking. Light refreshments. Also, open Sunday 26th October.
Down Place, South Har ng — 22nd and 23rd March (1.30‐5.30pm)
Admission £5, children free. Homemade teas and cream teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Also, open Sunday 15th, Monday 16th June (1.30‐5.30pm).
The Old Vicarage, Washington — 1st April (10am‐5pm) and every Thursday to 2nd October (10am‐4pm)
Admissions are £8, children free. Pre‐booking essen al, visit the NGS website for informa on and booking. Self‐service light refreshments (cash only) and picnics welcome. Monday 21st April, Monday 26th May, Sunday 27th July, Monday 25th August (10am‐5pm). Admission £8, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Homemade teas. Rymans, Apuldram — 12th and 13th April
Admission £6, children free. Tea, coffee and cake at St Mary’s Church, Apuldram. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Also, open Sunday 22nd June and Sunday 14th September (2‐5pm).
Sandhill Farm House, Rogate — 12th and 13th April (1‐4pm)
Admission £8, children free. Homemade teas. Pay on the day.
New mber Place, New mber — 13th Apr il (2‐5.30pm)
Admission £7, children free. Homemade teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day.
Judy’s Co age Garden, Worthing — 18th April (10.30am‐3.30pm)
Admission £5, children free. Tea, coffee and cake. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Also, open Saturday 21st June. To learn more about the NGS and other gardens opening in Sussex, pick up a copy of The Na onal Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet, available free from many local stores, garden centres and libraries from the end of February and as an online Flip Book: h ps://issuu.com/ levelcrea ve/docs/sussex_2025_flipbook
Highdown Gardens
by Alex Luff, Head Gardener/Curator
Perhaps you already know Highdown Gardens. Perhaps you’ve never even been. Maybe you have visited our verdant chalk hill many mes over the years. You might see it as a place to come and sit and think, a place to bring the family for a walk or somewhere to use as inspira on for your garden at home.
It could be that you know all about its storied history. Then again, you might have visited never knowing anything about Frederick and Sybil Stern, the Edwardian power couple who brought panache, cash and aristocra c London style to the humble Sussex coast.
Over six decades, the Sterns created a garden of interna onal renown. Thanks to their network of plant collec ng syndicates, botanical experts, royalty, hor cultural bodies, interna onal contacts and plant hunters, they were able to bring together plants from around the world; these came from the globe’s limestone hotspots. They swapped plant material with other collectors and enthusiasts. They bred new crea ons from these exci ng introduc ons to the country’s exis ng hor cultural landscape. Through their experimenta on, we now have a vastly greater understanding of what can be achieved when plan ng on chalk.
The Sterns formed the Highdown Trust so that their crea on would be preserved and looked a er long past their mortal meframe. Since then, the garden has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from local areas and much further afield, such was the legacy that the Sterns le So many people have formed a strong connec on to this leafy treasure. There is a reason for this. When something is created from nature with love and care, the gentle a en on that brought it into life is communicated to those that amble along its paths, that find themselves nestled in the li le rooms of which the garden is comprised. All that being said, since the Sterns passed that mantle, those that took it planted too many trees and shrubs. The team that is here are now focused on reducing the numbers of large
specimens so that the Stern plant collec on can have the space to grow in the way that is natural. They need room to breathe and find the light they need. They have to be strong to exist as it is a hard life for a plant on chalk.
Come and experience the garden for yourselves with our famous peony tours taking place on 30th April or 1st May. Or book yourself onto one of our monthly general tours star ng from 27th March. See our website for details: h ps://highdowngardens.co.uk
The Art Society Arun
Are you interested in finding out more about the arts in the company of like‐minded people? Time to spare to enjoy a ending outstanding lectures and to tour fascina ng places with expert guides? If so, why not consider The Arts Society Arun! We’re a friendly group that meets ten mornings a year at the Woodlands Centre in Rus ngton for lectures on each and every aspect of the arts, including ar sts past and present, sculpture, drama, tex les, history of art, architecture and music.
Our speakers are all highly experienced and knowledgeable, and are accredited by The Na onal Arts Society, a charity of which we’re a local branch. Our varied lecture programme for 2025 will include such diverse topics as Calcu a, The Mosaics of Ravenna, and a Brief History of the Piano and Mozart, among many other intriguing topics.
We also make visits to places of cultural interest. In the past these have included the studio of the local sculptor Philip Jackson, the Houses of Parliament, a backstage tour of the Chichester Fes val Theatre and Stra ield Saye, the home of the Duke of Wellington and his descendants. In 2025, we will be visi ng The Royal Courts of Jus ce, and Michelham Priory. We also hold an annual Day of Special Interest, which is a lively and sociable event that gives us a chance to explore a subject in more depth. This year’s event is on Wednesday 26th March, and is tled Laughter and Loss – Bri sh War Ar sts in WWII. This is a par cularly per nent topic as it is the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.
At the outbreak of war, Na onal Gallery director Kenneth Clark set up a scheme whereby the Bri sh Government employed ar sts to record the war effort from Eric Ravilious to Edward Ardizzone to Laura Knight and Evelyn Dunbar, a remarkable group of ar sts created an unforge able and immensely varied body of work.
Our speaker, James Russell, is an author, curator and art historian: he also contributed to Margy Kinmonth’s new film Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War, so he is eminently qualified to guide us through this wide‐ranging collec on. Doors open at 10am for coffee, with the first hour‐long lecture, Dunkirk and the Ba le of Britain, star ng at 10.30. a er a short break, the second lecture from 11.45 to 12.45 is The Blitz and the Home Front. We then break for a
two‐course lunch with a glass of wine or a so drink. The third lecture on D‐Day and the War Further Afield is from 14.15 to 15.15. We then have 15 minutes of ques ons, before wrapping up the day at 15.30. Tickets cost £41 and include all refreshments. Booking forms are available on our website www.theartssocietyarun.org.
Our Society is passionate about local arts, and is able to support local groups with community grants and volunteers for various projects. Membership fees are £45 per annum, but you are also very welcome to come to any lectures that appeal to you for a visitor’s fee of £7. To find out more, visit our website ww.theartssocietyarun.org, and keep an eye on the Events pages for upcoming talks.
Shopmobility Manager re res a er 20 years
Long‐serving manager recalls the history of the charity — and of her many years involved.
By June Caffyn
I finally re red on New Year’s Eve 2024 a er working as the manager of Li lehampton Shopmobility for all but six years of the charity’s 26 years in existence! Some people have asked me why I stayed so long in the same job and the answer is that it was the best job I have ever had, as I was never bored! I wore several hats, including shop, office, fundraising, and helping with the accounts. Indeed, even on quiet days, I always found plenty to keep me occupied.
Many of our nice, loyal customers also made it so worthwhile to work there and I especially liked that I was working for a local charity.
Way back in 1998, I started off as a general assistant at Shopmo (as we all like to call the charity for short!), but a er six years, I le to work elsewhere. However, a er working for a few years at my new place, I was reading the local newspaper some me in April 2010 and no ced that the manager’s job at Li lehampton Shopmobility was being adver sed. I recalled how much I had enjoyed working there and applied for the job. Well, I was delighted when I was offered the post straight a er having the interview way back in May 2010.
During my years as manager, I found that the best of mes working there were when former local Councillor and our then‐Town Council Representa ve, Alan Gammon, was voted in as Shopmo’s chairman in 2014, as he achieved so much in his years at the helm, including saving the charity money with his many cost‐cu ng ideas. Also, during Alan’s almost ten years as chairman, the charity was shortlisted for four consecutive years for a Tom Hillier Shopmobility of the Year Award. Another wonderful surprise was being presented with the Li lehampton Town Council’s Merit Award in 2018.
Alan re red as chairman at the September 2023 AGM and he was then asked to become honorary president of Li lehampton Shopmobility, which he accepted, so the team is happy that he is s ll involved.
As a qualified bookkeeper, Alan also had taken on the role of temporary volunteer‐treasurer just un l another treasurer could be found and at the September 2024 AGM, we were all thrilled to welcome back our formerly re red trustee‐treasurer, Richard Wilkins.
A couple of weeks before I re red, I was offered and accepted the posi on of honorary vice‐president [see the photo above with le to right, Lucy Batchelor, myself and Alan Gammon]. So I will s ll be involved with the charity. Incidentally, this is one of the smaller Shopmobilitys in the UK and it has always meant so much to me over these many years!
I am delighted that Lucy replaced me as the new manager in January and that Cllr Alan Butcher became the new chairman in the September 2024 AGM. The trustees and the volunteers are the lifeblood of the charity, and they are all very much appreciated. However, Li lehampton Shopmobility is s ll in need of at least two more trustees and volunteers, so if anyone reading this is interested in these roles, please contact Lucy on 01903 733004 for more informa on.
Thank you to all of the team who helped me at Li lehampton Shopmobility.
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Third me lucky for RNLI’s December dippers!
Now in its third year, Li lehampton RNLI fundraisers organised a December Dip from Li lehampton East Beach as a fun and invigora ng winter event raising funds for the RNLI.
This me, though, it was held in January, having been postponed twice due to stormy weather condi ons during December.
Despite the grey chill of a Sunday in January, the atmosphere of an cipa on warmed the par cipants as they waited for the countdown to enter the water. Both par cipants and onlookers joined the countdown, and as a horn sounded, the dippers headed into the water either for a paddle or a full immersion.
A maximum time limit in the water was set, with warm drinks and garments ready for people as they le the water. Safety was overseen by the volunteer crews of both Li lehampton lifeboats with support from Arun Yacht Club and lifeguards from Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club.
On land, Li lehampton RNLI’s shore crew and fundraising volunteers managed the event and St John Ambulance was also on hand.
Cian Mathews, Littlehampton RNLI’s Fundraising Chair, said: “This is our third year holding the December Dip and I’m in awe of the con nuing generosity, bravery and kindness of the people of Li lehampton; they turned a cold grey morning in to a wonderfully warm, colourful and welcoming event. We raised over £3,000, which will directly support the RNLI, that is wholly funded by dona ons, enabling us to con nue saving lives at sea.”
The memories of Ivy Francis
(1907 – 2001) part 1. By
Neil Rogers
‐
Davis
Born at No. 3 Weavers Hill, Ivy Francis (née Boore) spent her whole life in Angmering. Her grandfather, Frank Boore, built all the terraced there, and rented them out as workmen's co ages at 5/‐ (25p) per week.
“When I started school (at Olders), aged 4, they sat me between two li le boys and my vocabulary was increased by words my parents did not approve of, so they asked for me to be moved. We never had a school party at Christmas but Lady Fletcher from Ham Manor would visit us and give us a small toy for which we had to give a li le curtsey and say: "Thank you, my Lady".
Water was short years ago and there was no mains drainage. We pumped water up from outside our house at the bo om of Weavers Hill (see photo). The pump was at the back of No.2. At No. 5, Grandfather had an underground tank which collected rainwater. Aunt Alice had a pump over the sink to pump up the rainwater.
Gas came before the First World War but the pressure was very poor and great was the demand for shillings for the meter. We had streetlamps before the War. These were paraffin lamps and were lit by a local postman, Mr Graysmark.
My father was in the Territorials, camping on Salisbury Plain when war broke out, so he was away from the beginning in 1914 but never abroad. All my mother was allowed was 12/6d (62½p) per week and later 17/6d (87½p). She could buy a ton of best coal for 19/11d (£1). Here is the entry from my Aunt's grocery book for 1914: "6 bo s. Stout 1/3d (7½p); ½ gallon of oil 4d; 10 oz. Bacon 7d; 1 n cocoa 5d; 1 currants 4d; 2 lb soda 1d; ½ lb tea 9d".
Dr. Clement Chaplin came to Angmering in 1908 and his surgery was a wooden structure built in the garden of his house in the High Street. The wai ng room had hard benches, no
hea ng, and his bicycle, on which he did his rounds, stood in the corner. He would never allow anyone to clean the surgery, so it was festooned with cobwebs on the ceiling. He made up his own medicines in the li le cubby‐hole by the side and held two surgeries every day and one on Sunday.
Before Dr. Chaplin came, the nearest doctor was at Li lehampton who came in a horse and trap and for medicine one had to go all the way to Li lehampton. There were no buses, one could go by train and change at Ford, so if you did not possess a bicycle, Shank's pony was the only answer. Luckily my grandfather had a pony, "Polly", who drew a trap.
Dr Chaplin ran a club to cover payment for treatment and some of the men paid into Friendly Socie es. Patent medicines like Iron Jelloids and Kruschen Salts were bought at the grocers, but everyone had their own remedies.“ (These memories of the late Ivy Francis 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).
LPOS Musical Produc ons celebrates 70 years
This year marks the 70th anniversary of one of the oldest established amateur theatrical companies in Li lehampton. LPOS Musical Produc ons (known for most of its life as Li lehampton Players Opera c Society) came into being in 1955, born out of a desire to expand performing opportuni es in the town.
Li lehampton Musical Comedy Society had been established two years earlier, but a keen interest in opere a, specifically those of Gilbert and Sullivan, galvanised the launch of a new company. LPOS hit the ground running with a concert called ‘Gaiety Galore’ in 1955, followed by their first fully staged show, Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Pa ence’, in 1956. However, despite these early successes, it was not an easy start.
The fledgling company’s first few years were beset with cas ng difficul es and financial challenges in part because Li lehampton did not then have a suitable theatre. The Windmill Entertainment Centre did not yet exist, so shows usually took place at Wick Hall, which was too small to sell enough ckets to recoup necessary costs like costumes, venue hire, performing rights, scenery, and advertising.
However, the local theatrical community rallied around, with companies like the Li lehampton Musical Comedy Society, Li lehampton Drama c Society, and Rus ngton Players generously lending their own lights and curtains un l LPOS became more established. This early support was vital to LPOS’ survival and has not been forgo en – a spirit of coopera on and inclusion remains at the heart of the company’s work today.
A key development came in the late 1960s when the seafront shelter was turned into a theatre then known as the Western Pavilion, transforming not only Li lehampton’s seafront, but also LPOS’ fortunes. The company eagerly accepted a slot at the new venue, staging ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in 1968, and since then, the Windmill has become LPOS’ much‐loved main home, hos ng over 100 of their shows to date. The much greater sea ng capacity finally allowed the company to become self‐sufficient, and having access to a larger and more flexible performance space also encouraged LPOS to
broaden their repertoire, exploring opere as beyond those of Gilbert and Sullivan and, by the 1990s, adding musicals to the mix.
To reflect this more diverse programme, last year the company was renamed LPOS Musical Produc ons. Recent produc ons have ranged from classic musicals like ‘Me and My Girl’ and ‘The Pajama Game’ to more modern fare, but its love of G&S s ll persists, with a very successful run of ‘Iolanthe’ last autumn.
This eclec c approach con nues as LPOS enters its 70th year. The company’s birthday celebra ons begin in vibrant style with ‘Li le Shop Of Horrors’ running at the Windmill from 2nd to 5th April, while 21st June will feature a special concert performance of ‘Pa ence’, in a nod to the company’s first‐ever show. A full staging of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ will follow in October, and a host of other events are planned. Keep an eye on www.lpos.org for more details.
Just as community spirit was crucial to LPOS’ early success, today the company emphasises a warm, inclusive atmosphere, working to break down barriers that might prevent people from taking part in amateur theatre. LPOS aim to give people from all backgrounds and of all abili es and levels of experience a chance to get involved, whether on stage, backstage, or in a crea ve role so that they can enjoy the well‐being, confidence, prac cal skills, and sense of belonging that performing brings. To that end, membership (open to anyone aged 16+) costs are deliberately kept low, at £30 pa.
If you have ever thought about treading the boards or working behind the scenes, do get in touch by emailing enquiries@lpos.org. There is always lots to do, and you will always be welcome. This is a friendly society where members are team players and you o en find two (if not three!) genera ons of the same family taking part in produc ons.
Thursday
From
Laura Massey
Owner,
The Pain Management Clinic
The Pain Management Clinic is commi ed to the goal of restoring quality of life for its clients through specialised healing techniques. The clinic offers a holis c response with an amalgama on of modali es for those seeking health and wellness, and where other resources are not fully mee ng their needs. Their non‐invasive treatments use both cu ng‐edge NHS‐approved technology and tradi onal hands‐on modali es. The therapists are trained and qualified in addressing both physical pain and the emo onal impacts that may accompany it. Their advanced therapeu c technologies ensure each client receives comprehensive care tailored to their own needs.
What do you like best about Angmering? That, at its heart, it’s s ll a village despite all the new builds going up.
How long have you lived in or around Angmering? Twenty‐eight years.
What is your favourite local restaurant? There are so many! The Fox at Patching or The Seaview in East Preston.
What is your favourite piece of music? At the moment its Ludovico Einaudi‐Experience, but my favourite piece changes according to my mood!
What is your greatest fear? That I can’t achieve everything I need to or want to do while I’m here!
What has been your most embarrassing moment? Dropping a whole Dover Sole into the lap of the head of the catering department at Highbury College when I was in restaurant training learning Gueridon service.
What is the best advice you have ever been given? Never doubt yourself.
What did you want to be when you grew up? An air stewardess as they were called then. Not sure what happened!
What is your favourite smell? The woods a er its rained.
What is your screensaver at the moment? All the photos of the landscape across the South Downs I’ve walked over the last 20 years. What is the worst job you have ever done? An office job at Portsmouth News.
What is the best job you have ever done? The one I do now; running The Pain Management Clinic at Ham Manor Golf Club in Angmering.
What is the first line of your favourite poem? “Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other”
How do you relax? I find deep relaxa on difficult because I feel I need to be doing something all the me! I'm sure some of your readers can relate to that. So I use our Lucia No 03 Light at the clinic which is a totally safe pulsa ng white light, taking you into a deeply relaxed state. You can read about it on our website.
What is your most memorable learning experience? Being part of a team that provided these wellness treatments to clients from all over the world over two weeks of intensive sessions, using both modern and ancient healing techniques. We did these intensive healing courses every few months over two years in York with a remarkable success rate
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who tried to help self‐empower people and teach them to discover their own innate healing abili es to achieve op mal health in mind, body and spirit. To give people back to themselves.
Which is be er, to love or to be loved? Why? To love because when you include yourself you’re being loved too.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? To focus on building the future not figh ng the past.
An ques and Collectors Fairs, Rus ngton
Arun Fairs is delighted to highlight some of the new stallholders currently selling at its two An ques & Collectors events held at the Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton on the first Sunday of every month and at Emsworth Community Centre on the second Sunday of every month.
The stalls booked for 2025 are more varied than ever and include auto‐memorabilia, prints/pen and ink/ pictures, French, African and Oriental, vintage, costumes and haberdashery, vinyl records, coins, badges, toys, postcards, books, militaria, jewellery, 20th century glass and po ery, small furniture, stamps, silver, Ephemera, pain ngs, engravings and curios!
In fact, over 30 stallholders of varied and interes ng an ques and collectables will be trading at the Rus ngton event with over 40 sellers at Emsworth.
Events such as these would not be possible without some superb catering, so we are pleased to say that we offer great hot and cold refreshments and homemade lunches to keep you going throughout the day along with free on‐site and local car parking available.
Both fairs will be open from 10am to 3.30pm with just £1 entrance (early trade 9am).The Rus ngton An ques and Collectors Fair is at The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB on the first Sunday of every month.
For more informa on, please contact 07563 589725 or email silkroad@b nternet.com
Project to install Changing Places facili es in
Arun now complete
The grant‐funded project to install six Changing Places Toilets across the district is now complete — with an addi onal two planned for this year.
Changing Places toilets (CPTs) are larger accessible toilets for disabled people, with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult‐sized changing benches and space for carers. Without these life‐changing facili es, the disabled people who rely on them o en face the stark choice of being changed on a toilet floor or staying at home.
The new facili es can be found at Arun Leisure Centre in Felpham, The Wave in Li lehampton, Arundel Wetland Centre, Crown Yard car park in Arundel, Hotham Park in Bognor Regis and The Street in Rus ngton.
Another is being built at Coastguards toilets as part of the Li lehampton Seafront Scheme and the final CPT is planned as part of the Alexandra Theatre renova on in Bognor Regis.
The project to install the much‐needed facili es was delivered using £227,000 government grant funding, plus contribu ons from Arun District Council, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), and Rus ngton Parish Council. Prior to this investment, the only Changing Places toilet locally was at The Aldingbourne Country Centre near Chichester.
Councillor Sue Wallsgrove, Chair of the Environment Commi ee at Arun District Council, said, “We are delighted to see this project completed with all six facili es now open and being regularly used. The daily reality for thousands of disabled people and their
families is facing the indignity of being changed on the floor of a public toilet, so these facili es
offer a solu on.
We’ve had some great feedback about how they’re making a difference to the lives of the people who need them, which really demonstrates how vital this project was.
“In addi on, we are building two more CPT toilets as part of two exci ng projects being delivered in the district – the Li lehampton Seafront Scheme and the transforma on of the Alexandra Theatre in Bognor Regis. We recognise that having the facili es at these two key sites will allow disabled people and their families and carers more op ons when deciding where to visit.”
A er their CPT was fi ed, Arundel Wetland Centre was reviewed by a member of EuansGuide.com, a website that aims to empower disabled people by providing informa on that will give confidence when out and about. In the review, it was described as a ‘perfect place to visit’
To find out more about Changing Places toilets, or to locate a facility, visit www.changing‐places.org
Littlehampton Tennis
Social, Active and Passionate about Tennis!
Have you ever wanted to try tennis or brush up your skills in a friendly environment? Why not visit Littlehampton Community Tennis or Howard Lawn Tennis Club – both run by the highly experienced tennis coach Stewart Lister – and enjoy a free taster session of coaching and social play.
Littlehampton Community Tennis is based at Maltravers Park and offers two group adult coaching sessions, one and half hours a week for £12 a month, or £5 a session. These are every Wednesday at 10‐11.30am and on Sundays at 10.30am‐12pm.
There are also three junior sessions, which are based on ability, held on Saturday and Sunday mornings, also for £12 a month or £5 a session. Racquets are supplied for the sessions.
The coaching is based on teaching methods used at the leading Spanish academies, and incorporates stroke progression and drills specifically aimed at improving movement.
“I work with a diverse range of people, from age four to retirees, covering the basics, to fast‐paced matches to leisurely, social afternoons,”
says Coach Stewart Lister. “There is one common denominator: everyone leaves smiling. Tennis is one of the most accessible sports, with a range of health benefits for mind and body.”
Whether you would like to play socially or would welcome more competitive play, Howard Lawn Tennis Club offers this at Littlehampton Sportsfield, St Floras Road. The club is 108 years old this year. Howard Lawn offers social play, men’s night, ladies’ night, friendly matches and currently has teams entered into the Sussex leagues for men’s, ladies, seniors and Team Tennis. They also hold regular social events like courtside barbecues and outings.
To arrange your free taster, get in touch with Helen or Stewart on 07868 111512 / 07716 278328. www.littlehamptontennis.com
A Night to Remember with
Phab Friends Worthing!
What an incredible evening it was. Suspiciously Elvis brought the house down, performing for over 40 disabled adults, their families, friends, and carers. The energy, the music and the joy were simply unforge able!
We’re Phab Friends Worthing, part of a na onal charity dedicated to crea ng an inclusive world for disabled adults. Our mission? To foster a community where everyone feels welcome, supported, and celebrated. Together, we socialise, laugh, and create memories — with families, friends, and carers always included.
Our popular monthly First Club at West Worthing Social Club is all about arts and cra s, karaoke, and other fun‐filled ac vi es. But that’s not all! Our brand‐new Second Club, supported by Guild Care at Methold House, brings live, upbeat music to the forefront, offering a safe and vibrant space where dancing, singing, and fun take centre stage.
On Wednesday 29th January, Suspiciously Elvis wowed the crowd at Methold House. The connec on he had with the crowd was truly wonderful! There was ample space for wheelchairs,
numerous cosy cabaret‐style sea ng areas and our very own Phab Snack Shack serving refreshments. It was an event that had something for everyone.
At Phab Friends Worthing, we’re driven by a passionate team of volunteers who each care for someone with a disability. We work to create diverse, inclusive social occasions for adults of all abili es. Our clubs are designed to bring people together, celebra ng our strengths, and build friendships in a welcoming, suppor ve environment. And our live events are so popular, ckets sell out within 24 hours!
Whatever your needs, we’re here to ensure you have a great me and make las ng memories.
For more informa on, join us and experience the fun for yourself. Let’s keep building an inclusive future together.
For more informa on, call 07396 702204
Email: phabfriendsworthing@gmail.com
Facebook: Phab Friends Worthing Facebook
Small and large screen entertainment this March
by Rob Bullock
With returning drama favourites and plenty of world‐class sport to entertain viewers, March is a great month for TV, and there are some brilliant cinema releases.
In many households, March is dominated by sports: Premier League football, boxing, rugby and cricket, not to men on the culmina on of the winter sports season. But there is also some serious drama returning to the small screens.
TV highlights
Unforgo en, Season Six, ITV1
Chris Lang’s eagerly awaited cold case masterpiece returns this spring a er 2023’s season five gave the drama quite a different feel. Many feel that seasons one to five of Unforgo en are probably some of the best Bri sh TV drama ever created, but the end of season four saw Nicola Walker’s character leave the show and new characters introduced. The unfolding rela onship between Sunny, played by Sanjeev Bhashar, and new DCI Jessie, Sinead Keenan, and some challenging and disturbing new storylines promise to maintain the high standard.
to the eyes of the world once again. With plenty of familiar interna onal faces and exci ng new talent, the IPL is the place where we get to see cricket’s future unfold.
Cinema highlights
Twiggy, 7th March
Sadie Frost’s lovingly created cinema c documentary about the life of this Bri sh icon is a real trip down memory lane and reminds the audience that former model Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, is more than just a face — actually, acclaimed as the face of 1966 — a woman who rose from humble working‐class origins to become a global style icon and an accomplished actress and performer.
Marching Powder, 7th March
The Studio, Season One, Apple TV
Set to rapidly become a comedy classic ,Seth Rogan creates and heads up The Studio as Ma Remick, the newly appointed head of Con nental Studios, a man desperate for celebrity approval. Remick and his team have to get crea ve to maintain the relevance of movies. Home Alone’s brilliant Catherine O’Hara also stars.
IPL 2025 Sky Sports & Now TV
Armchair sports fans are eagerly awai ng Friday 14th March and the return of the razzmatazz of the Indian Premier League. Although the legendary bowler James Anderson did not get selected in this year’s auc on, the 2025 IPL tournament is bound to bring the subcon nent’s infec ous passion for the game
A hard‐hi ng, laugh‐out‐loud Bri sh movie. When middle‐aged football hooligan Jack Jones, played by the excellent Danny Dyer, is arrested for possession of drugs, he has six weeks to turn a life me of violence, bad judgement and terrible behaviour around and repair his marriage. Very violent but, at mes, also poignant and hilarious.
Disney’s Snow White, 21st March
Inextricably part of Disney’s cinema c history, Marc Webb’s musical fantasy is a live‐ac on reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and is released almost 90 years a er the animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film is bound to appeal to a new genera on of moviegoers and promises to put a new spin on the classic.
