All about Angmering September

SEPTEMBER 2024

ISSUE 174

All about Angmering

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher:

Helen Holt

Editorials and Advertisements

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All about Angmering is independently published. 4,100 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.

October 2024 deadlines

Editorial submissions and advertising copy by 4th September. Finished artwork by 6th September.

Disclaimer

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 our September issue. Parents will be busy preparing for the return of ironing school uniforms, fixing nutri ous packed lunches, and enduring endless school runs. It’s back to work and to our clubs and socie es for many of us a er a summer break.

September can feel like a new start, so why not take the opportunity to do something different this autumn? You could spend some  me sprucing up your home and preparing for the colder months ahead. There are so many businesses in your local community that could help you complete some of those tasks on your to ‐do list, from fixing that leak to garden clearance, gu er cleaning to roof repair.

We have lots of events happening in the local area this autumn, and we have a new look to our website for you to either add your own events or to see what is going on. You can even upload your own photos to help promote your event now.

Visit at www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk

Enjoy the start of the autumn!

Helen and the All about Magazines team

Improvements to Angmering parks for cyclists and walkers

Angmering has been boosted by the comple on of two projects funded by Arun District Council’s alloca on of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The projects, designed to improve infrastructure for cycling and walking to promote healthy and ac ve lifestyles, have been delivered in Russet Park and Mayflower Park.

The successful funding bid of £7,500 was awarded to Angmering Parish Council to complete the projects. Russet Park and its surrounding areas have seen cycle repair sta ons installed along with cycle racks next to the play area, with Mayflower Park benefi ng from addi onal benches and cycle racks.

Cllr Roger Nash, Chair of the Economy Commi ee at Arun District Council said: “It’s fantas c to see the Angmering projects completed. This will really improve the area and benefit all of those who use these two lovely parks for walking and cycling.”

Cllr Nikki Hamilton‐Street, Chair of Angmering Parish Council said: “We were delighted to be in receipt of this funding. Angmering Parish Council recently provided a new £130,000

refurbishment at Russet Play Area adjacent to the Community Centre. This funding has allowed us to further improve the facili es at this loca on. Enhancing the ameni es on offer at Mayflower Park with bike racks and benches will support residents to cycle around the village, par cipate in ac vi es in both areas and enjoy the open spaces more.”

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund was awarded by the previous UK Government and is a three‐year scheme that runs from 2022 to 2025, with all local authori es able to spend on local priori es to build pride in place, boost produc vity and spread opportuni es.

Love Learning at Lancing Prep Worthing

Lancing Prep Worthing is an independent day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 13 years. We are based in a Georgian manor house on a site of two acres, in the Broadwater area of Worthing. journey and whose childhood is protected and cherished. When children leave at 13+, they are role models and mentors to their younger peers, and they have achieved their poten al.

We are very proud of our excellent facili es, which includes ample green space, Forest School, The Hive (wellbeing room), a food and nutri on room, and a purpose‐built drama studio. Our pupils also enjoy sharing the wonderful campus of Lancing College, where they play sport, swim, visit the Chapel and par cipate in academic and crea ve ac vi es. We believe that every child can and should ‘Love learning, be kind and go out into the world and do good’, and that using these aims as a framework for life leads to future success and happiness.

Parents choose Lancing Prep Worthing for these aims, which are fundamental to everything that happens there, but also because they recognise that its family feel, outstanding pastoral care, and small classes are good for children star ng on their learning

In June 2022, we were inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (monitored by Ofsted) and received the highest possible grading in all 16 categories. Our EYFS team have recently been awarded Bronze in the Pearson Na onal Teaching Awards Early Years Team of the Year award.

Enrolments are already well underway for children joining us in September 2025. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a end our Open Morning on Saturday 5th October or to arrange a personal visit on a working day to discover what Lancing Prep Worthing can offer your child.

Visit www.lancingprepworthing.co.uk

Have you ever wondered…?

by Canon Mark Standen, Rector of St Margaret’s Church, Angmering

There are some ques ons in life that make you ponder.

If a singer sings their own song at a karaoke party, is it karaoke at all?

If a truck is loaded with helium, is it lighter than when it started?

Why did the chicken really cross the road?

Ok, those are a bit silly, but there are other, bigger ques ons which we some mes ponder.

I feel so busy, but never get anything done. What is the point of it all?

Why do I see smiles filling my social media feed, yet I don’t feel them myself?

Why do I have this nagging feeling that there is something beyond this life?

Fake news, AI, influencers… How can I know what is true? How do I know how to live? What is right? What is wrong?

Do you ever ponder those ques ons? Are you curious about them?

Most of us make up our decisions about these big ques ons as children, the things we see from our parents or peers. Most of the way we see the world is formed and informed by a child’s mind. But have you ever stopped to think about them as an adult?

Aren’t you a bit curious to see if there isn’t more to some of those ques ons? Aren’t you a bit curious to ponder whether there is actually more going on than you think there is?

At St. Margaret’s Church, we want people to be curious. We want people to keep asking those big ques ons. Because we believe that asking ques ons is something we should never grow out of. And actually, maybe through asking ques ons we might find some answers. Because if underpinning all those ques ons there is a God, aren’t you a bit curious to find out what he might have to say? Maybe it will be the answer you are looking for.

That is why we are running an Alpha course star ng 25th September, 7.15pm, at St Margaret’s Church Hall.

Alpha is not a series of lectures or a bunch of people telling you what to think. Rather, it is an invita on to stay curious as we look at some of the big ques ons of life and faith.

The evening starts with a delicious meal and provides space to meet new friends. A erwards, there is a short video input followed by a chance to ask ques ons and discuss them with others who, like you, are curious.

There is no pressure to say anything and you won’t be asked to do anything. There is no expecta on that you will smile and nod. You can say whatever you like as long as you are respec ul of others. You can even just come along for the first week or two and try it out. And if it’s not for you then that’s absolutely fine; thank you for trying it out.

Why not give it a go? My mum always used to say that the silliest ques ons were the ones that weren’t asked. Aren’t you a bit curious to see what it’s like? To ask your ques ons?

For more informa on, to see a trailer of the course or book it, please visit www.stmargaretsangmering.church

Alterna vely, call the church office on 01903 784459 or email info@stmargaretsangmering.church

The Angmering Flower and Produce Show 2024

What a great display there was at the show held on Sunday 14th July! The weather had affected the number of produce exhibits, but Clive (pictured below, right), who was entering the show for the first  me, went around his garden early on the morning of the show and managed to find 17 entries for flowers, vegetables and fruit classes. His efforts and determina on to support the show resulted in him being awarded four trophies, including Best Newcomer, Most Points Roses, runner‐up Best Flower Exhibit and Best Vegetable Exhibit!

The total number of entries was up on the previous two years, and we were very pleased to have 100 entries from children in the different age groups from 3 to 12 for the Children’s Cra s and Arts sec ons. So many flag, dragon, beach scene, bird and flower pictures, as well as get well cards. Joseph (aged 4) won the West Children’s cup for most points in the children's sec on with his Lego boat, ‘recycled material’ lorry and beach scene.

In the Cookery sec on, an assortment of marmalade, blueberry muffins, shortbread, carrot cake, cheese scones and lemon drizzle cake made our mouths water. Fortunately, the wonderful selec on of homemade cakes on the cake stall meant we could sa sfy our sugar longing with our cups of tea and the ice‐cream van in the car park provided a refreshing treat to follow on that warm a ernoon!

Entries jostling for space on the table in the Cra  sec on included  ssue box covers, get well cards, RNLI collages, Olympic bun ng and a variety of stuffed animals but it was Mr Frog who was awarded first prize.

In the Arts sec on (open to all ages), there were beau ful pictures of birds, flowers, sunsets and transport, and 11‐year‐old Ruairidh won the cup for most points.

Even though it was free entry, there appeared to be few people a ending in the a ernoon to view the exhibits and visit the great selec on of stalls, which included pearl jewellery, plants, jam, gree ngs cards, upholstered furniture, and cra ed items. This meant that the raffle/tombola, refreshment takings and dona ons were down, but it could be that people have less cash in their pockets these days, or they stayed home to watch the Wimbledon final! However, there have been so many posi ve comments saying what a fabulous community atmosphere the event had, so every effort must be made to hold a show again in 2025. Fortunately, we have been able to track down a lady who can engrave the trophies within our budget so we have just about enough in the ki y to cover the ini al costs of a show next year.

The 2025 show has been booked for Sunday 6th July at Angmering Community Centre so save the date and make sure you do not miss out on the fun of entering!

To see more photos of this year’s show, visit www.angmeringflowershow.wordpress.com. The show is run by The Angmering Flower Show Support Group and we need more help if this great community event is to con nue. If you would like to be involved in any capacity or you have any queries about the show, please contact Jenny on 01903 785852 or angmeringflowershow@gmail.com.

Why Join a Choir?

Joining a choir has never been more popular. More and more people are discovering the joy of singing together. The posi ve effect on your wellbeing is backed up by many scien fic studies, showing plenty of health benefits.

Whether you want to find your voice or are just looking for an ac vity that makes you feel good, singing in a choir is proven to give everyone a boost to wellbeing. Singing releases endorphins, which reduce stress and anxiety levels and contribute to a posi ve mental state. There are also plenty of physical benefits to joining a choir; singing increases the amount of oxygen in the blood, raises energy levels, and works on a range of muscles in the upper body. Making the me to socialise and meet new people is so important, and the regular commitment of choir rehearsals and the friendships it brings is a great way to boost your social life. Performing as part of a group is fun and builds confidence in your abili es. It’s also a great opportunity to share your passion for singing with friends and family.

Angmering Voices is a group of vibrant women who love making music and singing together. They have developed a great vocal sound and enjoy harmony singing and singing new songs. They are passionate about the choir and o en suggest their own music.

There is no audi on and you don’t have to read music to join this choir. Beginners and more experienced singers are welcome. Angmering Voices will help you find your voice and build your confidence in singing. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat before rehearsals from 5.15pm.

Angmering Voices has a real talent for performing, and we work towards informal concerts each term. Our best recent songs include “All is Found” from Frozen 2, a great medley of Broadway songs, the Tina Turner hit “River Deep, Mountain High” and “Next Time You Fall in Love” from Starlight Express. Fundraising and social events are also part of our being together.

“Thank you both for another fun, informa ve and life‐enhancing term! Such a great programme of songs which we felt suited us as a choir. Possibly our best performance!”

Angmering Voices meets on Thursdays in term me at Angmerng Village Hall 5.30 to 6.30pm. If you would like to book your free taster session or would like to have a chat with Hilary or Paula about joining the choir, please get in touch: info@musicsmart.org.uk, 07501 923735 01243 842150 or visit the website www.musicsmart.org.uk

Coppice and Angmering Medical Centre

It’s been a difficult me, recently, for NHS services across the country. For GP services, it’s been no different. We are all aware that the NHS is under pressure, with budgets being cut and illnesses becoming more complicated as the general popula on lives longer.

As a small business, we have had to look at involving other members of the clinical team to see pa ents to make the best use of those who now make up the medical profession. This means that you, our pa ents, are given access to the most appropriate health professional with the least possible delay.

As a result, if you are reques ng an appointment, the recep onist will ask you the reason for your call. This may result in you being provided self‐care advice without the need to see a GP, or you may be provided an appointment with another member of the healthcare team. This includes:

Physiotherapists, Advanced Prac oners, Advanced Clinical Pharamcists, Paramedics, Mental Health Prac oners, Nurses and External Community Services

Our recep onists work alongside the Signposter (GP or Paramedic/ANP) to make sure you are assigned to the most appropriate person in order to get the care you need as quickly as possible. This can make the phone calls last longer when you first call the surgery. If you come into the surgery, you may be asked to call so that you are then triaged by a clinician to ensure the best outcome for you.

Unfortunately, GP prac ces are not designed to be an emergency service and as result, our capacity to see pa ents on the same day is limited. In the event that we reach capacity, you may be asked to a end the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at The Park Surgery.

We appreciate that it can be a frustra ng experience and we are always striving to improve our services to you, our pa ents.

REACH out and we’ll be there

These are exciting times for the team building a plan to provide solar panels and batteries to over 300 properties in the local area as we have received more support and finance to help develop our project.

East Preston, Angmering and now Rus ngton Parish Councils have been working together on a renewable energy plan ‐ REACH (Renewable Energy Access for Communi es and Households) for residents and businesses. Our partners include West Sussex County Council and companies that specialise in developing energy projects with communi es. Our project will be managed by a local energy community interest company. The inten on is to put back any profits into the community in the form of grants for other green projects. We have now been awarded a grant from the Community Energy Fund to conduct a full feasibility study to help turn our plan into a reality.

Our aim is to install solar panels and ba eries, offering a ‘buy now’ or no upfront cost ‘Pay As You Go’ service to households, businesses and community buildings. With around 300 proper es we will be able to create a virtual local power sta on. We will be as inclusive as possible by offering lower installa on costs through bulk buying for those who want to buy the equipment upfront.

Our 'Pay as you Go' scheme will allow anyone the opportunity to share in the benefits without any upfront costs. Part of our feasibility study is to work out the details of this offering. In the future, we are also hoping to offer a network that will enable those who are unable to install panels to buy energy at reduced cost from the local energy company.

Public mee ngs in Angmering and East Preston to launch our plan have collected a number of expressions of interest in the project from householders. We are also discussing the project with local businesses, care homes, Arun District Council, and community buildings.

As a community project, our twin aims are to reduce energy bills and combat the effects of climate change by genera ng local energy. Other benefits will include giving users more control over energy at household level and through community ownership.

We will also generate new revenue for users by providing flexible services to the electricity network. A similar project in Essex already has pilot homes in opera on, so we are not the only community developing a local energy plan. We are learning from and exchanging informa on with other networks which is helping us develop our offering.

To find out how this project aims to install solar panels and ba eries at no charge, cut energy bills by a predicted 10 to 15 per cent and help mi gate the effects of global warning, join us on Tuesday 1st October at 7pm at the Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane, Rus ngton, BN16 2NW (at the rear of Waitrose).

If you are unable to a end the mee ng but would like to be sent more details, email cllr.john.gunston@eastpreston‐pc.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you or welcoming you on 1st October.

“I really couldn’t exist without the help of Guild Care. This is truly a lifeline service for me which I couldn’t do without.”

Home Care client

Person-centred care and support in your own home

Guild Care are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity. Our vison is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives. Our home care service enables older people and vulnerable adults to lead better quality lives whilst remaining safe and comfortable in their own homes.

We offer support with:

Personal care

Companionship Respite

Household duties Well-being checks Medication

Meal preparation

We cover: Worthing, Ferring, Goring, Rustington, East Preston, Lancing, Shoreham, Angmering and surrounding areas. Join our team, we are looking for dedicated carers.

homecare@guildcare.org Get in touch with our friendly team for more details

01903 528637 or 07866 781827

www.guildcare.org/homecare

Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658.

Ups and Downs of Inves ng

Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Nsure Financial Services 01903 821010

Inves ng at any level can o en feel like a bit of a rollercoaster ride. It’s the nature of the beast, so belt up, strap in and hold your breath. In all fairness, it’s much more mundane than seeing your life flash before your eyes, but there are plenty of ups and downs to consider when it comes to managing your investment por olio.

The past year has seemed pre y buoyant in terms of making money, especially when you consider that it was almost impossible to make headway in the previous one. So, does this mean things are on the up and what can we expect from the next 12 months?

Well, financially speaking, it’s not bad, but in many ways, it’s not good either. The outlook is certainly be er than a year ago, but there is always the next thing just wai ng around the corner to add some destabilisa on. The new government is certainly pitching its hopes for growth, which should be posi ve news for businesses up and down the country.

Timing can be everything; understanding when to get in and when to get out is a well‐honed skill, but it’s also very personal. Only you know what risks you are willing to take and what you are prepared to lose, alterna vely, on the upside, it’s only you that knows what you need and what is enough.

As human beings, we are o en led by emo on, ela on when things go right and despair when things go, well… less right. Take it from me: neither of these moments is the best me to dive head‐on into decision‐making. Instead, take me to reflect, analyse performance and inves gate what went well and what went less well. It’s o en far easier to look at things in perspec ve when emo on is taken out of the equa on.

New High Ropes Adventure Course

Get ready for the ul mate high this autumn as OUT OF BOUNDS, the award‐winning ac vity des na on in West Sussex, has opened their exci ng new High Ropes Adventure Course.

You will need a head for heights as this brand‐new ac vity is set high amongst the already exis ng Adventure Nets. You will climb, shimmy, slide and zip around the course at great heights during this adrenaline‐filled ac vity. It is designed for thrill‐seekers and tests both physical and mental strength. It’s the perfect ac vity for teens and older children, adults, corporate groups, team‐building events and anyone looking for a unique outdoor adventure at height.

The exci ng new installa on offers the chance to navigate through thrilling elevated obstacles, including rope bridges, zip lines, cargo ne ng and climbing walls, all designed to challenge you.

Whether you’re an experienced climber or trying it for the first me, our High Ropes Adventure Course promises endless fun and excitement for everyone.

Out of Bounds’ General Manager commented: “This is an incredibly exci ng me for Out of Bounds. We’re delighted to be able to offer the High Ropes Adventure Course as one of our amazing ac vi es. It’s an excellent opportunity for older children and adults to par cipate in a thrilling adventure and we look forward to seeing everyone enjoying our fabulous zip lines, climbing wall and rope bridges.”

Out of Bounds have a range of indoor and outdoor ac vi es that offer something for everyone, no ma er your age or ability, including adventure nets, adventure golf, ten pin bowling, clip ‘n climb, laser tag, jumping pillows and so play. It’s always great seeing people experiencing new ac vi es and challenging themselves, while having fun, playing, and catching up with friends and family. The new High Ropes Adventure Course adds an exci ng element to an already outstanding line up of ac vi es for all ages!

Escape the ordinary and book your visit to Out of Bounds today by calling 01903 788588 or visit our website at www.out‐of‐biunds.co.uk/ ac vity/high‐ropes/

The gold standard of dementia care

Care UK’s sector-leading dementia care puts residents at the heart of their care, and our brand new care home, Ayton House, will provide care you can trust with the evidence-based Care Fit for VIPS.

Care UK’s Ayton House care home in Angmering, opening this November, will provide best-inclass dementia care for residents, backed by a nationally recognised framework developed by dementia experts.

The evidence-based Care Fit for VIPS approach centres around four key aspects: valuing those living with dementia, treating everyone as an individual, showing empathy towards those living with the condition and recognising the need for a stimulating social environment.

Ayton House will undertake the internal Care Fit for VIPS internal accreditation to ensure teams are delivering person-centred dementia care that supports residents through activities,

creativity and exercise. The team will follow a model initially created by Emeritus Professor Dawn Brooker at the Association of Dementia Studies (ADS) at the University of Worcester.

Trust us to care

A selection of Care UK homes have already received Care Fit for VIPS internal accreditation with transformational results. These homes support residents to live as independent and fulfilling lives as possible, while working alongside families to understand their unique needs, life histories and interests.

Ayton House will be committed to supporting residents to live well with dementia. Care UK’s expert training teaches colleagues to understand the symptoms of dementia so they can respond empathetically, respecting residents’ dignity while encouraging independence.

To find out more about Ayton House call 01903 493783.

Ayton House care home 2 Shepherds View, Dappers Lane, Angmering, West Sussex BN16 4EN careuk.com/ayton-house

Thursday 12th September, from 11am

Gill Collins from Warwick Barker LLP

The first Thursday of each month, from 2pm

The second Thursday of each month, from 11am

To attend please call 01903 493783 or email caroline.thomas@careuk.com

What Does a Labour Government Mean for Your Will?

Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP and an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax, looks at the poten al impact of a new government on your Will.

At the me of wri ng this ar cle, I have just read the Chancellor’s announcement of spending cuts, and removal of the Winter Fuel Allowance for most pensioners, yet at the same me some large spending increases.

Put simply, the cuts announced will not be sufficient to cover the increases. Taxes will need to rise. During the elec on campaign Labour commi ed to not increase Income Tax, Na onal Insurance, or VAT, leaving Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax in the firing line.

The next Budget, on 30th October, will provide the details on which taxes will rise. At the moment, the smart money seems to be on an increase in Inheritance Tax. That increase could come from making pension policies subject to IHT, reducing the Nil Rate Band (from the current maximum of £1 million), or even increasing the tax rate (currently 40%). Time will tell.

So, what can you do now to prepare for any changes?

Check what happens to your pension when you die

If you are not absolutely sure, do contact your pension provider or IFA to find out. Your Will does not determine who inherits your pension. If pensions become subject to IHT, there are likely to be considerable complica ons if your pension does not pass to the same beneficiaries as the rest of your estate.

Check the value of your estate

Make sure you know what is in your estate and what it is worth. This includes property, savings, investments, life insurance, pensions, and any share in a business. I recommend asking a local estate agent to value any property you own, as guesswork is unhelpful, and Zoopla can be unreliable.

Book a professional review of your Will Dust off your copy of your Will and arrange for it to be professionally reviewed by a solicitor. Already, old Wills (especially those made before 9th October 2007) can increase the IHT payable on your estate, depending on what technical clauses are included in it. Budget changes could make the situa on even worse.

If you do not have a Will, make one If you are compos men s, there is really no excuse for not having a Will. No Will means that you have no choice about who inherits your estate, which can also increase the tax bill on your death.

At Monan Gozze LLP, we offer a free appointment to professionally review exis ng Wills and a free ini al appointment to discuss making a Will. These mee ngs can take place in our Arundel office (1 Tarrant Street), at your home, or as a video call (Teams, Zoom, or WhatsApp). To arrange an appointment, please call the Arundel office on 01903 927055, or email me: ssampson@monangozze .com

Topak Care Supplies

Topak Care Supplies specialises in the sale and hire of home nursing equipment, PPE Supplies living aids and the supply of incon nence products. They have a large showroom and warehouse in Rus ngton and they provide free local delivery to trade and retail customers.

Established in 1998, Topak Care Supplies is a family‐run business dedicated to providing a friendly, personal service. In November last year, Serena Ba y joined owners Nikki and Gary Cooke as an administrator. Coming from a completely different working background, she has been amazed at everything Topak has to offer; whether this is to help yourself around the home or caring for a loved one, Topak Care Supplies can help. Serena works mainly in the office and showroom, helping and advising on items ‐with the help of Nikki and Gary. She is also some mes out in the van with one of the drivers, making deliveries of beds and chairs.

The showroom has so many items on display, ranging from household and kitchen aids to rise and recline chairs for you to try out. It is definitely worth a visit, but if it is difficult to get to us, we can offer over‐the‐phone assessments.

Hiring equipment is great, as lots of customers are some mes unsure of the exact equipment they would like or need. Hiring means you can try before you buy, or you can hire the equipment for as long as you need.

Topak also provides PPE equipment to care homes and has an array of nappies that we supply to nurseries.

Link to Hope Launches Campaign

to Promote Furniture Sustainability

Link to Hope is announcing the launch of its latest ini a ve dedicated to promo ng sustainability through a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, social jus ce, and social responsibility. The charity provides a free furniture collec on service to reduce landfill waste and support humanitarian efforts in Eastern Europe.

In response to the growing concern over the volume of furniture discarded in landfills over 42 per cent of pre‐loved furniture in the UK ends up in landfills the charity emphasises the crucial importance of sustainability, par cularly regarding furniture.

Environmental studies indicate that discarded furniture poses environmental hazards and contributes to pollu on. By reusing furniture, we can conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimise waste sent to landfills.

Lisa Hector, General Manager of Link to Hope, says: “Through our free furniture collec on service and retail shops, we aim to facilitate the dona on of pre‐loved furniture. This effort enables us to sell these items to new owners, contribu ng to a circular economy with reduced waste and resource reuse while raising funds to transform lives in Eastern Europe.”

Link to Hope encourages residents to u lise the free furniture collec on service by scheduling a pickup at their convenience. All types of furniture in saleable condi on, including sofas, dining tables and desks, are accepted. It is

essen al to note that any furniture with padding must have an a ached fire label.

Beyond

promo ng environmental sustainability, proceeds from recycled furniture will support Link to Hope’s mission of rebuilding lives and communi es in Eastern Europe. This includes educa onal and social care

ini a ves, with a par cular focus on humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. For more informa on and to schedule a furniture collec on, please visit www.linktohope.co.uk or contact us at 01903 529333. Let us collaborate to make a meaningful impact donate your pre‐loved furniture today

What’s On in and around Angmering

Please add your events to our website http://allaboutmagazines.co.uk/my‐events/create if you would like your event to appear in the ‘What’s On’ pages.

Saturday 31st August ‐11:00 to 20:00

Mayflower Fest, Mayflower Park, Mayflower Way, Angmering

A free family fun day, community event for everyone to enjoy. Live music, a selec on of local stalls, food, drink, fun fair plus more. Organised by Hey Amigo Events, bringing the community together. Everyone welcome.

Monday 2nd September ‐ 19:30

Talk ‐ Apuldram Roses (Angmering Baptist Church Hall, Station Road)

Elizabeth Sawday will give a talk on Apuldram Roses ‐ Roses Grow on You, and there will be a raffle. Tea and biscuits available, too. More info at www.angmeringhorticulture.co.uk

Wednesday 4th September ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

Creating Company (St Margaret’s Church Hall, Arundel Road)

Two hours of company doing crafts together, with a cuppa halfway through. Bring your own crafts (model making, knitting, painting, creative writing, colouring, Lego, etc). For more details, call 01903 784459.

Friday 6th September ‐ 9:30 to 10:30

Let’s Dance (Windmill Entertainment Centre, Windmill Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LH)

If you like dancing or would enjoy a session that is more than just keeping fit yet low‐impact, then this is for you. Coffee and a friendly chat afterwards optional. Come for a free trial session. Call Jill for more info on 07827 921430.

Friday 6th September ‐ 17:15 to 19:15 Arundel Museum 60th Anniversary Celebration (Collector Earl’s Garden, Arundel Castle, Mill Road)

Enjoy summer drinks, canapes and music, and an opportunity to tour the gardens with Martin Duncan, the castle’s Head Gardener. Tickets £25, must be bought in advance from the museum or on www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/60th‐anniversary‐celebration‐tickets‐914642469247

Friday 6th September ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Ladies Social (The Lamb Pub, The Square, Angmering)

St Margaret’s church runs a monthly pub night for ladies on the first Friday of each month. All welcome. For more informa on, call Esther O’Toole on 07890 879439.

Saturday 7th September ‐ 9:30 to 11:30

Family Silent Disco (Audio Ac ve, Montague St, Worthing, BN11 3BN)

Kick off the Between the Blue & Green Film Fes val with a Family Silent Disco hosted by South Downs Leisure! A er the disco, there will be a screening of a child‐friendly short film about well‐being. More info at www.betweentheblueandgreen.co.uk

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September ‐10:00 to 17:00

Worthing Food and Drink Fes val (Steyne Gardens, Worthing, BN11 3DZ )

The Worthing Food & Fes val is back! Free entry. There will be chef demos, over 60 food and drink stands, and more.

Saturday 7th September ‐ 19:30 to 22:00

Prom Concert (Li lehampton United Church, High Street, BN17 5EG)

The Edwin James Fes val Choir and Orchestra present an Autumn Prom concert to raise funds for local charity Crea ve Heart. Doors open at 6:45pm. Tickets £10 adults, £4 children available from the box office on 01243 584920 or 582330 and on the door.

Tuesday 10th September ‐ 19:15 to 20:45

Anglo‐French Circle Talk: Honfleur (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

Come and enjoy a talk about Honfleur in Normandy, one of France’s most‐visited towns, loved and painted by Monet and his Impressionist friends. All levels of French are welcome and talks have visuals to help with understanding. £5 a visitor. For details, email rus ngton.anglo.french.circle@gmail.com

Thursday 12th September ‐ 18:30 to 22:00

Mamma Mia Movie Party (The Beach Club, Sea Road, Rustington, BN16 2NA)

Enjoy a Greek feast and drinks while watching the film followed by an ABBA‐themed disco. Everyone is encouraged to dress up! Best‐dressed table wins a prize. Tickets on sale now. Go to www.thebeachlittlehampton.co.uk

Fri 13th and Sat 14th September ‐ times vary Findon Sheep Fair (Nepcote Green, Findon, BN14 0SL )

Festivities commence on Friday night with a funfair and a Barn Dance. Saturday is the fair itself. Tickets available from the Findon Village Store and Michael Jones & Curtis estate agents in Findon Valley. For more information, go to www.findonsheepfair.org.uk

Saturday 14th September ‐ 12:00 to 15:00

Lancing College Prep School Worthing Summer Fair (Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU)

Bouncy castles, hook‐a‐duck, bottle tombola, raffle, bookstall, face glitter and hair braids, lucky dip, balloons, bubbles, BBQ and much more! Entry £2 adults, children FREE. Pay at the gate upon entry.

Saturday 14th September ‐ 12:00 to 17:00

Littlehampton Town Show and Family Fun Day (Rosemead Park, Littlehampton, BN17 6UH)

Celebrate the vibrant local community with performances, a dog show, inflatables, a craft and horticultural show, and more! For details about the crafts event, go to www.littlehamptontownshow.wordpress.com

Sunday 15th September ‐ 19:00 to 22:00

Monthly Quiz Night (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

Max eight people per team. £5pp per entry. Cash prizes for first and second place. Bring your own refreshments. Soft drinks and snacks on sale too. Book your team in at the office.

Tuesday 17th September ‐ 9:45 to 12:00 Art Society Arun talk: The Royal Art Collection in the Court of Henry VIII (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington)

Henry VIII can be considered the founder of the Royal Collection and used the splendour of the

arts to enhance his own image. Linda Collins delivers this month’s talk. Everyone welcome. Guests £7 at the door.

Tuesday 17th September ‐ 19:00 to 22:00

Bingo Night (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

£6 entry for six games. Booking and payment are required in advance from the centre office. Cash prizes. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, snacks and ice creams will be available. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles.

Tues 17th to Sat 21st September ‐ times vary Knucker Musicfest (St Mary Magdalene’s Church Lane, Lyminster, BN17 7QJ)

From New Orleans‐style jazz to the Poor Clares to inspired classical pieces, this new music festival has it all. For a full schedule and to book tickets, go to www.knuckermusicfest.org.uk

Wednesday 18th September ‐ 19:00 to 20:30

Sompting Village Morris Taster Session (The John Selden Pub, Salvington, BN13 2EN)

New members will receive expert tuition learning traditional dances or join in playing the dance tunes. For full details go to www.somptingvillagemorris.org.uk

Saturday 21st September ‐ 11:30 to 15:00

Angmering Revealed (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

Showcasing groups, clubs, charities and associations that cater for Angmering residents as well as local Angmering businesses. There will be a host of activities, including circus skills, giant inflatable play centres and rides all free to use. Plus food and drink stalls.

Saturday 21st September ‐ 19:30 to 22:00

Time 4 – The Last Night of The Proms (Windmill Theatre, Littlehampton, BN17 5LH)

The Littlehampton Concert Band will perform some timely music, as well as all Last Night of the Proms favourites, plus a raffle. Tickets £10. Call 01903 773947 or 07939 420937.

Tuesday 24th September ‐ 19:50

Film show: Fly Me to the Moon (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

Stars Scarlett Johansson. Tickets £7.50 from the centre office or www.cinemobile.uk

How to Make Social Interac ons Work For You

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT

Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition

07980 620010 /

nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk

The UK government's Healthy Ageing Challenge supports innova ve ways to keep older adults socially connected and engaged. This ini a ve is crucial, as social interac ons can significantly improve mental and physical wellbeing. Let me share a personal story to highlight its impact.

My 86‐year‐old father joined a gym for the first me a year ago. He doesn’t par cularly enjoy exercising, but the friendly environment and regular interac ons with staff and fellow gym‐goers have transformed him. He's more mobile, less lonely, and has more energy. His heart health has also improved, and he’s genuinely happier.

For many, the idea of social interac on or even leaving the house can be daun ng. Here are some ps to help you gradually build social connec ons.

/ www.newleafnutrition.co.uk

 Start small: Take one ac on at a me. Don't worry if you can’t manage much ini ally.

 List enjoyable ac vi es: Think about what you used to enjoy or always wanted to try.

 Ask for help: Look for local groups or ask friends and family to join you regularly.

 Plan thoroughly: Plan your ou ngs to feel more secure and minimise surprises.

 Appreciate small interac ons: Be grateful for any small social exchanges.

 Stay in touch: Call a friend or family member occasionally. Even a weekly call can make a difference.

Building social connec ons can significantly enhance your quality of life. Start small, be pa ent, and embrace each step towards a more connected and fulfilling life.

Local Young Ar sts Promote Train Travel

The Community Rail Partnership Group, Friends Of Angmering Sta on, organised their popular annual Poster Compe on for local children. The idea behind the project is to promote train travel in Sussex. This year’s theme was ‘A View From a Sussex Train Window’, giving the young ar sts a wide range of crea ve possibili es.

The prizes on offer were Family Rail Day travel passes and Packs of Art Materials for both age categories: 5‐7 Years and 8‐11 Years. The judges were very impressed by both the quality and quan ty of entries. They said the children had obviously thought very carefully about the features of poster design: a clear message, eye‐catching features, bright colours and clearly drawn designs.

The judges also commented on how pleased they were to see the children had included many of Sussex’s much‐loved buildings and landscape features such as Arundel Castle, Arundel Cathedral, Worthing Pier, beach huts, the Downs and the sea.

It was, of course, a very difficult job to weigh up all the strengths of the posters and to choose winners. To celebrate the ar s c skills of all entrants, an exhibi on of their work has been mounted in the booking office of Angmering Sta on, where they can be

enjoyed over the summer months by both staff and passengers.

Many of the young ar sts also spoke of their inten on to bring their families to the sta on to see their work on display. Prizes were awarded as part of the celebra ons of Rus ngton’s Summer Street Fayre.

The winning young ar sts were presented with their prizes and cer ficates by Jamie Benne , Chair of Rus ngton’s Parish Council and the Commi ee of Friends Of Angmering Sta on; cheered on by their families and visitors to the Fayre.

Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Collectors Fairs

Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, BN16 3HB

1st September 2024

6th October 2024

3rd November 2024

1st December 2024

10am - 3.30pm Entry £1

Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD

8th September 2024

13th October 2024

10th November 2024

8th December 2024

Feargal Sharkey Visits Worthing

Feargal Sharkey was in Sussex this summer on his ‘Stop the Sh*t Show’ tour to highlight UK water pollution. Rock‐singer‐turned‐environmental‐campaigner Feargal Sharkey is touring Great Britain –visiting some of our best‐loved rivers and seas. Back on the road for the first time in nearly 40 years, the singer, campaigner and President of Labour’s environment campaign, SERA (Socialist Environment and Resources Association), met local Labour campaigners, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidates for Worthing West, Dr Beccy Cooper, and East Worthing and Shoreham, Tom Rutland, and the public to highlight the pollution on Worthing beach.

The campaign supports candidates who are members of Labour’s Environment Campaign. It also highlights the disgraceful state of the UK’s rivers and seas after 14 years of neglect by the Tory government and profits‐over‐people recklessness from water companies.

Dr Beccy Cooper, Labour’s candidate for Worthing West, said: “Worthing residents are constantly telling me how fed up they are of sewage being pumped into our precious seas and rivers. We want to be able to take our

children into the sea without checking when the last sewage discharge was and whether it’s safe to swim. Thanks to Feargal Sharkey for joining us to highlight the state of our seas and rivers and to show why now is the time to elect a new Labour government that will clean up our waters and hold water companies such as Southern Water to account.”

Co‐chairs of Labour’s environment campaign Ken Penton and Lisa Trickett, said: “This campaign could not be clearer – it’s time to stop the sh*t show and put nature and our environment back at the centre of the government’s priorities.

“Britain’s waters need a fresh start.”

Long-term care in your own home or in a residential care home is expensive, but with expert advice from independent financial specialists, Carewise can help you to make informed decisions on choosing and paying for the right care. The Carewise care fees specialists are all members of the Society of Later Life Advisers, and can give you peace of mind that you’ve explored all your options. Contact Carewise to find out how you could benefit.

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carewise@westsussex.gov.uk 0330 222 7000

Local Firm of Solicitors

E J Moyle LLP was founded in 1971, and is based in Rus ngton and Li lehampton. Rob Fawce , Sharon Lyon and Sophie Careless‐Shore are now the Partners at the Firm, each heading up their own Departments of Residen al/Commercial Property, Family Law, and Wills/Probate respec vely. Between them they have a wealth of experience, and are supported by a Team of very skilled Lawyers and Support Team.

Why try and carry your bottled Calor Gas when we can deliver - for free!

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H BBQ Gas

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We aim to provide a quality service for all our clients and are very proud of the excellent reputa on we have built up and now have across Sussex. We are pleased that so many of our clients return to us, having been happy with the service we have provided over the years.

As a Firm, we are passionate about trying to support local chari es and businesses where we can and we have just renewed our adop on of a local beehive at SW Honey Farms.

If you require any legal advice now or in the future, please let us know and we will be pleased to help.

Rob

Contact details for each partner:

Rob Fawce : 01903 725143

Email: RobFawce @moyle.co.uk

Sharon Lyon: 01903 784447

Email: slyon@moyle.co.uk

Sophie Careless‐Shore: 01903 784447

Email: scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk

Alterna vely, you can complete an online client enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk

We deliver to your area 6 days a week!

Sophie Sharon

Care Home Wins Na onal Design Award

Hallmark Angmering Grange, a state‐of‐the‐art care home in Angmering, has won a fourth na onal design award. The West Sussex home on Roundstone Lane was recently awarded the Best Care Home Developer of the Year award at the Eastern Eye Property Awards.

Organised by Asian Media Group, the awards seek to celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments of organisa ons and individuals in the property sector.

Angmering Grange officially opened in June 2023 and offers an array of outstanding features, including a cinema with a star‐light ceiling, a café with an adjoining cocktail bar, two hair salons, and a tradi onal ice cream parlour which is posi oned in the centre of the demen a community to aid reminiscence.

Outside, there are spectacular landscaped gardens and two large terraces, a summer house, a gardening club area with raised

planters, a Royal Mail post‐box and fitness equipment for resident use.

Managing Director of Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, Aneurin Brown, said: “We are so pleased to have won this award and to have been acknowledged for our commitment to crea ng an environment that supports residents’ thriving.

“Angmering Grange has now garnered four accolades for its architectural and interior design, underscoring that great design goes beyond aesthe cs to truly create spaces that feel like home.”

The residen al, demen a and nursing home has previously won awards at the Caring Times Na onal Care Awards, the Knight Frank Healthcare Property Lunch and the Care Home Professional Leaders in Care Awards.

Discover Your Perfect Smile at Our Invisalign Open Day!

Are you dreaming of a perfect smile but worried about the hassle and visibility of tradi onal braces? Join us at Abbots Lodge for our Invisalign Open Day on the 20th and 21st September and discover the revolu onary way to achieve a flawless smile with Invisalign clear aligners!

Event Highlights and Exclusive Offers:

To make this event even more special, we’re offering an array of complementary services and discounts that you won’t want to miss:

 Free Digital Scan (Worth £50): Get a precise and detailed 3D scan of your teeth, showing you the poten al of your future smile.

 Free Whitening Treatment (Worth £495): Achieve not just straight but also brilliantly white teeth with our professional whitening treatment.

 Free Plas c Retainers (Worth £300): Maintain your new smile with top‐quality retainers included in your treatment.

 Free Orthodon c Assessment (Worth £250): Receive a comprehensive assessment to tailor the perfect treatment plan for you.

 £200 Off Total Treatment: Sign up on the day to enjoy this exclusive discount on your Invisalign treatment.

Why Choose Invisalign?

Invisalign is a cu ng‐edge orthodon c solu on that offers numerous advantages over tradi onal braces and other clear aligner brands:

 Virtually Invisible: Invisalign aligners are clear and discreet, allowing you to straighten your teeth without drawing a en on.

 Comfort and Convenience: Made from smooth, comfortable plas c, Invisalign aligners are easy to wear and remove, making ea ng and oral hygiene rou nes hassle‐free.

 Custom‐Tailored Treatment: Each aligner is custom‐made to fit your teeth perfectly, ensuring efficient and precise movement.

 Advanced Technology: Invisalign uses state‐of ‐the‐art technology to map out your treatment plan from start to finish, providing predictable and impressive results.

 Shorter Treatment Time: With Invisalign, you may achieve your desired results faster than with tradi onal braces.

Meet Dr. Yanni Bouille

Our Invisalign Open Day will be led by Dr Yanni Bouille, a Gold I Invisalign provider and a specialist in cosme c den stry with an MSc in Conserva ve Den stry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy and Porcelain Veneers. Dr Bouille’s extensive exper se and dedica on to cosme c den stry ensure you will receive the highest quality care and excep onal results.

Why Abbots Lodge?

Abbots Lodge is a state‐of‐the‐art, fully digital prac ce equipped with the latest technology to provide you with the best possible dental care. Our mul disciplinary team of dental professionals collaborates to deliver comprehensive treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.

Event Details:

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Date: 20th and 21st of September

 Loca on: Abbots Lodge, 85 The Street, Rus ngton, BN16 4NL

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Booking: Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your appointment in advance by calling 01903 783154 or visi ng our website www.abbotslodge.com

Take the first step towards your dream smile and join us at our Invisalign Open Day. With unbeatable offers and expert care from Dr Bouille, there has never been a be er  me to transform your smile with Invisalign. We look forward to helping you achieve the confident, beau ful smile you deserve!

Book your appointment today and take advantage of our exclusive offers – your perfect smile awaits!

Guild Care announces new CEO

Worthing’s leading social care charity, Guild Care, has announced the promotion of Warren Fabes to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Warren, who has served as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO for the past eight years, will assume his new role on 6th September following the departure of Alex Brooks‐Johnson, who leaves to take up a new challenge in the charity sector.

Since joining as Finance Director in 2016, Warren has been a vital member of the leadership team at Guild Care. His appointment as CEO comes at an important time for the charity as it continues to expand its community services in line with its five‐year strategic plan, supporting older people, people living with dementia, and children and adults with learning disabilities.

Chair of Trustees, Peter Kinsey, said: “I am delighted to confirm that Warren Fabes has been appointed as our new CEO. Warren has been with Guild Care for eight years as our CFO and will now step up to be our new CEO following the departure of Alex Brooks‐Johnson. Alex has been with Guild Care since 2018 and has worked together with Warren to guide the organisation through the pandemic and on to unprecedented success.”

Peter added, “We look forward to a bright future under Warren’s leadership as Guild Care continues to combat social isolation and social stigma in Worthing.”

In accep ng his new role, Warren Fabes, CEO of Guild Care, said, “I would like to thank Guild Care’s Board of Trustees for their confidence in me and look forward to guiding the charity into

its next chapter. Providing such a hugely diverse range of support and care services for vulnerable people is a responsibility my team and I take very seriously. We are fortunate to have a fantastic group of colleagues and volunteers dedicated to supporting people in need.”

Warren graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in electronics engineering before becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant with KPMG. He spent over 20 years working in large national and international organisations as a finance director before joining the charity sector at Guild Care, which had provided support to members of his family.

Outgoing CEO Alex Brooks‐Johnson added: “Leading Guild Care has been a very rewarding, enjoyable experience. I would like to thank everyone in the organisation for their incredible work. I know Guild Care is in extremely capable hands having worked closely with Warren over the years, and wish everyone at Guild Care, and all the people they support, a bright future.”

Guild Care was founded by a group of volunteers more than 90 years ago. It now supports more than 3,000 people every year through a range of community services. The charity aims to reduce social isolation and social stigma and believes that no one should feel isolated.

This year’s Village Trail is in full swing with a £25 Hobbycra� voucher up for grabs! The trail can be done in one go or spread over a few days, the choice is yours. This year you will see new things and visit new places, so why not get out there and see what you can find.

You have un�l Monday 2nd September to complete the trail and return your entry to be in with a chance of winning the £25 voucher. Good Luck!

Angmering Revealed

Angmering Revealed has been designed to showcase groups, clubs, chari�es and associa�ons that cater for Angmering residents as well as local Angmering businesses.

We have now held three very successful events and the fourth one takes place this September.

There will be a host of ac�vi�es, including circus skills, giant inflatable play centres as well as other rides all of which are free to use. You will also find food and drink stalls so you can stay a while, relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Saturday 21 September

ANGMERING COMMUNITY CENTRE 11:30 – 15:00 FOXWOOD AVE, ANGMERING, BN16 4FU

Come and meet many different Groups, Clubs, Associations and local businesses based in Angmering. Enjoy something to eat or drink from some local food vendors; from a cup of barista style coffee to a great tasting pizza or even an ice cream! Have a go on the free giant inflatable play centre as well as other rides. Other free activities will also be available on the day. For more information please call 01903 772 124 or email admin@angmering-pc.gov.uk

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.

T: 01903 772124 • www.facebook.com/AngmeringPC • E: admin@angmering-pc.gov.uk

Our address: The Corner House, The Square, Angmering, West Sussex BN16 4EA

Blackberry and Apple

Crumble Cake

Prepara on me: 20 mins

Cooking me: 45‐50 mins

Serves:10‐12 slices

Ingredients

Cake

200g bu er, plus extra for the n

200g golden caster

sugar

3 medium eggs

225g plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

50g ground almonds

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla or almond extract

3 tbsp blackcurrant or blackberry and apple jam

150g blackberries

Crumble

50g plain flour

25g unsalted bu er

25g caster sugar

1 tbsp demerara sugar

Pinch of salt

1 tbsp flaked almonds

Method

Cake

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm round cake n and line with baking parchment. Beat the bu er and the sugar together in a large bowl using an electric whisk un l light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a me un l smooth and creamy. Si in the flour and baking powder, then fold in, adding the almonds, milk, and vanilla un l mixed thoroughly.

Scrape the mixture into the n and level the surface. Dot teaspoons of jam across the mix, then sca er over the blackberries.

Crumble

Rub the flour and bu er together un l the mixture resembles crumbs, then mix in the sugar, salt, flaked almonds. Sca er the crumble over the cake then sca er with the demerara sugar and bake for 45 mins un l a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool in the n for at least 20 mins, slice and serve with creme fraiche.

Marvellous Microorganisms

by Rachel Leverton

As their name suggests you can’t see them, yet microorganisms are some of the most important things you can grow in your garden.

Garden soil is teeming with millions of them, or rather it should be. They help to keep the soil healthy. They decompose organic ma er, replenish soil nutrients, form humus, promote root growth, increase nutrient uptake, and breakdown herbicides and pes cides.

The microorganism family includes bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa and we want to do everything we can to encourage these ny gardening friends.

In order to provide a good environment we need to provide oxygen, moisture, carbon‐based food ma er, and the right temperature and pH.

Oxygen content can be kept high by digging in lots of organic ma er so that the soil structure is aerated. Seventy‐five per cent of microorganisms live in the top two inches (5cm) of soil so par cular care should be taken not to compact the topsoil. Improving the drainage of stodgy clay soil is par cularly important as water‐logged soil contains very li le oxygen.

Mulching helps to improve the moisture content of soil and also helps to maintain the soil temperature.

Carbon‐based food ma er is just a posh way of saying ‘organic ma er’, including green manure and well‐ro ed compost. This provides a gourmet buffet for microorganisms, and they’ll reproduce rapidly.

Finally, pH is probably the most difficult area to tackle. Most gardens have a natural pH range beyond which they’re not going to change much.

But that’s not what we’re trying to achieve when crea ng a favourable environment for microorganisms. We don’t need to radically shi the pH; we just need to modify it slightly. There are pH modifiers on the market, but the best way of doing it is slowly by digging in compost or other organic ma er.

This month, give some thought to encouraging your microorganisms. Your plants will thank you. Happy Gardening.

NGS Gardens Autumn Opening

As the summer draws to a close, there are s ll some opportuni es to get out and explore beau ful Na onal Garden Scheme gardens in September and October.

Peelers Retreat, Arundel, 70 Ford Road, Arundel, BN18 9EX

Tuesday 3rd, Saturday 7th and 21st September and Saturday 5th October, 2.30 5.30pm

An inspira onal space with plenty of shaded areas to sit and relax while enjoying delicious homemade teas. There are interlocking beds packed with colour and scent, shaded by specimen trees, an inven ve water feature, working Victorian fireplace and woodland sculptures. Admission: £5, children free. Book online at www.ngs.org.uk or pay on the day.

The Old Vicarage, Washington

The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS

Every Thursday un l 10th October, 10am 5pm

Three and a half acres with uninterrupted views of the North Downs. The front is formally laid out with topiary, wide lawn, mixed border and a contemporary water sculpture. The rear features new and mature trees, herbaceous borders, and water garden. Pre‐booking essen al. Go to www.ngs.org.uk. Admission: adults £7, children free.

Judy’s Co age Garden, Worthing 33 The Planta on, Worthing, BN13 2AE Friday 6th September, 10.30am 3.30pm.

A beau ful co age garden with several mature trees crea ng a feeling of seclusion. Informal beds contain a mixture of shrubs, perennials, co age garden plants and spring bulbs. There are li le hidden areas to enjoy, a small fish pond, other water features, plus homemade teas. Admission: £5, adults, children free: Book online at www.ngs.org.uk or pay on the day.

Parsonage Farm, Billingshurst Kirdford, nr Billingshurst, RH14 0NH

Sunday 8th September, 2 6pm.

Formally laid out on a grand scale with long vistas in a beau ful se ng developed over 30 years. An 18th‐century walled garden, topiary walk, pleached lime allée, tulip tree avenue, rose borders and vegetable garden with trained fruit. Turf amphitheatre, autumn shrubbery, yew cloisters and jungle walk. Home ‐made teas available. Admission: adults £8, children free. Pay on the day.

THE PIG in the South Downs, Arundel Madehurst, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0NL Tuesday 17th September, 10.30am 2pm.

Get set for a chance to explore this ’restaurant with rooms’ kitchen garden and see what’s growing first hand! Group Head Kitchen Gardener, Ollie Hutson, will also share his extensive knowledge on all things homegrown with you. Star ng at 10:30am with tea, coffee, pastries and a tour of the kitchen garden, you’ll then head over to THE PIG‐in the South Downs Garden Room, which overlooks the very first PIG vineyard. Here you’ll tuck into a light lunch and drinks inspired by what you have seen growing in the kitchen garden. Admission £50. Pre‐booking essen al. Go to www.ngs.org.uk

Denmans Garden, Fontwell Denmans Lane, Fontwell, BN18 0SU

Sunday 27th October 11am 6pm.

Created by Joyce Robinson, a brilliant pioneer in gravel gardening and former home of influen al landscape designer, John Brookes MBE. Denmans is a Grade II registered post‐war garden renowned for its curvilinear layout and complex plan ngs. Enjoy unusual plants, structure and fragrance in the gravel gardens, faux riverbeds, in mate walled garden, ponds and conservatory. Light refreshments. Admission: adults £9, children £6: Pre‐booking essen al visit www.ngs.org.uk

The Na onal Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 excep onal private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises money for some of the UK’s best‐loved nursing and health chari es through admissions, teas and cake. To learn more, visit www.ngs.org.uk

CK Resin Handcra ed Designs

We are Chris an and Keith and, combining our skills and cra manship, we have created CK Resin Handcra ed Designs based in Angmering. We specialise in high‐quality mber and epoxy resin tables, all of which are individually designed from quality materials sourced from around the UK.

Whether you have your own crea ve vision in mind or would like to choose something from our selec on, you are guaranteed a product that can be admired for years to come.

We may be a small business, but we aim to accommodate each client’s expecta ons, offering the finest service whilst doing so. We strive to keep our prices compe ve without compromising on the quality, and encourage clients to visit our workshop studio throughout the progression stages.

We have been delighted to produce bespoke pieces for clients ranging from worktops to fireplace mantels and small side tables to large dining tables. If you have struggled to find a piece to fit an awkward space, then contact us for a chat.

We are excited to be displaying our latest pieces at The Lo Gallery at The Orange Tree in Ferring, which include charcuterie serving boards and wall plaques, as well as statement tables.

We welcome visitors so do pop into our Angmering studio or call 07723 194294 for an appointment. Visit www.ckresin.co.uk for more details.

New Owner for Li le Angels

As the new owner of Li le Angels Ironing, I’m thrilled to introduce myself to Rus ngton and the surrounding villages. Li le Angels is a beloved local business offering ironing and laundry services, I’m excited to build upon the strong founda ons laid down by Ka e and the team. and building upon the strong founda on already in place.

With over 10 years of experience in the cleaning industry, I endeavour to use my knowledge and apply my skills to benefit and grow the business. I’ve supported my husband in running a London‐based AV company and worked for my own family’s laundry and cleaning business in South Africa for 13 years. When I discovered Li le Angels Ironing was available, I knew it would be a great fit for my long‐held dream of running my own business.

My immediate vision for Li le Angels is one of con nuity and excellence. I want to assure our valued customers that they can expect the same high‐quality service they’ve come to know and trust. While I have aspira ons to expand the business in the future, including introducing new services, my current focus is on preserving

If you’re in Rus ngton, feel free to pop in and say “Hi” to me and the team! I plan to be in the shop for most of the summer and it would be great to get to know more people in the local community. Don’t forget to bring us your laundry and ironing! Can’t visit? No problem. We offer collec ons and deliveries, too. Call 01903 783444.

I look forward to this opportunity to work with you and contribute to the town’s vibrant local economy.

Li lehampton Fridge Needs a New Home!

It was a busy summer for the volunteers at the Li lehampton Community Fridge. Come rain or shine, teams of volunteers were out reducing food waste by collec ng surplus food from stores across the area, delivering it to St James Church Hall and processing it ready for our customers.

In addi on, summer holiday kids’ clubs benefi ed from surplus bread, fruit and vegetables as food was made available to the families who joined in various holiday ac vi es in schools, churches and outdoors with Freedom Leisure’s Ac ve Play team. Meanwhile, the fortnightly community café LA Second Chance served delicious meals on a pay‐as‐you‐feel basis, using the high‐quality surplus food rescued by our collectors. We now urgently need a new home. Our me at St James is rapidly coming to an end as the building and church are set to close permanently soon. We would be very happy to hear from any organisa on willing to rent space it doesn’t use during the day, a sports club for example, or a building with an underused area such as a warehouse.

Manager Sarah Renfrey says: “It will be a tragedy if we can no longer con nue to provide a service to so many people and businesses due to the lack of suitable premises. We are willing to look at anything that can save the project from having to close at the end of the year.”

If you know of a space or have any ideas for a poten al loca on, contact us on our Facebook page Li lehampton Community Fridge, email info@faredivide.org.uk or call and leave a message on 0300 0309376.

The Li lehampton Community Fridge was the first to be set up as part of the West Sussex Community Fridge Network. Anyone can come, and take five items per adult per day (plus bread). We hope we can con nue to prevent surplus food from being wasted and suppor ng our community for many more years to come!

Arun Council informa on app now live!

Finding out informa on about Arun District Council services is now at your finger ps and has never been easier thanks to a new free smartphone app, in partnership with West Sussex County Council.

The Arun District Council app enables residents to access council services on their mobile devices and keeps them up‐to‐date with the latest council news and informa on.

Residents will be able to:

 sign up to receive weekly reminders on recycling or waste collec ons

 search how and where items can be recycled at home or at the local recycling centres

 report issues such as street cleaning, fly‐pping, an ‐social behaviour

 find their nearest facili es, such as recycling centres, car parks and public toilets

 view local food hygiene ra ngs for restaurants and cafes

 read council news stories on important local issues

 get details of your local councillors

Cllr Sue Wallsgrove, Chair of Arun District Council Environment Commi ee, said: “This app provides residents with easy access to many useful services. We can inform those who download the app with personalised updates and no fica ons on their waste and recycling collec ons. We can let residents know if our crews are running late or if there are planned changes to collec ons. We want to keep our residents well‐informed and provide useful reminders. The app will enable people to report issues directly to us, including fly pping, and they can even request a new bin. The app also provides other useful council informa on, including local news and food hygiene ra ngs of local restaurants and cafes.”

The free Arun District Council mobile app is available to download now from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

West Sussex Writers

A er a brief period when mee ngs were suspended, West Sussex Writers, which meets in Goring Methodist Church the second Thursday of the month, is now up and running once more and a rac ng new members each month.

Mee ngs include professional speakers, workshops, open mic sessions where members can showcase their wri ng, and other events to advise and encourage new and more experienced writers. Recently, author and journalist Lisa Brace described her wri ng journey and her most recent novel, Swim, which tells the story of Lucy Morton, an almost forgo en swimmer

who won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics in 1924, the first Bri sh woman to do so. The centenary of her remarkable achievement took place at this year’s Olympics, which were again held in Paris.

Lisa also outlined three ways to tackle wri ng a novel. There is ‘wri ng by the seat of your

pants’, also known as ‘pantsing’, when ideas are allowed to flow onto the page; having a loose plan beforehand, or using a ‘Beat Sheet’. This last, rather odd tle refers to composing a template where different sec ons of a novel, including characters, incidents and even word counts, are ghtly plo ed.

Of course, most authors use a combina on of all three and each will require post‐edi ng. If you are interested in learning more about the different approaches to wri ng, or curious about how you can begin your own wri ng journey, visit West Sussex Writers as a guest and consider joining our lively group of like‐minded people.

The next mee ng is on Thursday 12th September, which will be an open mic event and the group’s AGM, so it will be a good me to come along and learn more about us. Mee ngs are held from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Goring Methodist Church Hall, Bury Drive, Goring‐by‐Sea BN12 4XB.

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

Let’s Dance

Let’s Dance will begin the new term on Friday 6th September in the studio at the rear of the Windmill Entertainment Centre, Li lehampton.

If you liked dancing when you were younger, or you would enjoy a session that is more than just keeping fit yet low‐impact, then this is to let you know that there is an exci ng opportunity to enjoy dance and fitness with friendly people at Let’s Dance.

Dance offers a sense of wellbeing and gentle exercise. Movement can improve stamina and balance, as well as physical and mental agility.

A typical dance session includes gentle stretching and a warm‐up to music. This is followed by four or five dances, which are set to a diverse genre of music to suit all tastes. The cool‐down at the end of the session offers a chance to relax the mind as well as cool down our bodies.

The dances are wide‐ranging, from a Greek dance, a Charleston, to a medita ve Japanese

garden and some are guided movements to a set piece of music. Hilarity is o en a feature of the session when we celebrate learning a dance or if we have all gone wrong at the same me!

We meet at the lovely studio at the rear of The Windmill Entertainment Centre. The session runs on a Friday at 9.30am for one hour. Coffee and a friendly chat a erwards, are op onal. Do come and join us and have a free trial session.

We look forward to welcoming you. For more informa on, contact Jill 07827 921430.

Worthing Weekend Walking Group

Have you ever explored your local surroundings on your doorstep? We are a vibrant, friendly, welcoming, and fun group of walkers who walk together on circular walks that are free to par cipate in. All are welcome; there are no age restric ons as long as you can walk!

We walk five to seven miles along the coast, river, woodlands, country, vineyards and the Downs. We publish the dates of our walks, which are either on a Saturday or a Sunday (usually two Saturdays and two Sundays in the month). At the end of our walks, we usually go for a coffee or refreshment for a chinwag.

Our walks are posted on a Monday via WhatsApp for the coming weekend, so you need a mobile and a car to get to the star ng point and access to WhatsApp to join.

It’s well known that walking weekly improves general/mental health and wellbeing, while improving fitness. By joining our group, you also get to meet new people, get out of your house and into the fresh air, and discover new places in the area you live in.

Love photography?

Everything we arrange is at cost as we are a not‐for‐profit group for our social events. Take the first step to becoming more ac ve and mee ng new people who will become friends what are you wai ng for?

Just do it!

If you are interested in walking regularly, then get in touch. For more informa on, contact eileen_hull@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook at “Worthing walkers ‐Weekends” P.S. unfortunately, we are not a dog‐walking group

Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced photographer, Worthing Camera Club is the perfect place to prac se your skills and share your passion. You don’t need an expensive camera to join. We have members who are smartphone camera users, through to DSLR/Mirrorless users with their own studios.

At Worthing Camera Club, we offer:

● Workshops: Learn from experienced photographers.

● Photo Walks: Explore local loca ons in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

● Compe ons: Showcase your images and gain valuable feedback.

● Guest Speakers: Gain insights and inspira on from crea ves across a wide variety of photographic genres.

● Friendly Community: Meet like‐minded individuals and make las ng friendships. The group meets every Tuesday evening from September to April at Heene Community Centre, 122 Heene Road, BN11 4PL and monthly throughout the year for our photo walks.

Join us on one of our photo walks or workshops without making any commitment. Don’t miss out! Enhance your photography journey with Worthing Camera Club.

Visit www.worthingcameraclub.org.uk to see our programme and learn more, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We hope you decide to join us and look forward to mee ng you.

Sussex Pathfinders Rambling Club

Since the start of 2024, our members have enjoyed a wide variety of walks covering both East and West Sussex from the south to the north. One intrepid walk leader even gave us the opportunity to visit Hayling Island in June.

Most Saturdays consist of five‐mile walks, while on Sundays, walkers enjoy longer walks of eight to 10 miles, plus the very popular ‘Figure of 8’ walks, which consist of four or five miles in the morning, a stop for lunch at the star ng point and then a further four or five miles in the a ernoon. Members choose whether to walk in the morning, a ernoon or both.

News on a na onal scale has been welcomed by everyone who enjoys exercise and being out in the fresh air. To celebrate the corona on of His Majesty King Charles III, the England Coast Path has been renamed the ‘King Charles III England Coast Path’, leaving a las ng legacy to be enjoyed by walkers around the en re English coastline.

The path is being opened in sec ons, but when completed, it will be the longest coastal path in the world at approximately 2,700 miles. This amazing new Na onal Trail will take people through some of England's finest landscapes, connec ng the many seaside towns, ci es and ports that have shaped this island na on. It will link iconic places and heritage on the coast with the less well‐known and unlock some parts of our coast for the first me

On Saturday 7th September, SPRC will be mee ng at 10am at the north end of Sea Lane at the junc on with Ilex Way and parking will be on‐street. The five‐ mile walk will go via Ilex

Way, Ferring, Ferring Rife, East Kingston and King Charles III England Coast Path.

On Saturday 14th September, we will walk through woods, along country lanes and the riverbank in Arundel. It will be a six‐mile route star ng at 10am from Maxwell Road and will go via Binstead Wood, Slate Farm Barn and Tor ngton.

On Saturday 26th October, SPRC will be mee ng at 10am at High Salvington for a six‐mile walk across downland and through woods via Honeysuckle Lane, Long Furlong, Richardson’s Wood, Clapham, Clapham Wood, Long Furlong and Honeysuckle Lane.

There’s no need to book, just turn up for a walk and introduce yourself to the leader. For full details of all our future walks from September to December, visit www.sussexpathfiders.org.uk

Squire Gratwicke’s Racehorses

by Neil Rogers‐Davis

During the 1840s, Squire William Gratwicke Kinleside Gratwicke of Ham Manor was one of the most well‐known and respected men in English horse racing circles. His racing stables were situated at Michelgrove, about three miles to the north of Angmering village. Such was his stature on the turf, that the Gratwicke Stakes and the New Ham Maiden Fillies' Stakes are s ll run in his memory at Goodwood.

Most racehorse owners aspire to win the Derby once during their life me, but Gratwicke was fortunate to have won it twice. The first was in 1829, when his horse Frederick won it for him. His second success was in 1845 with his two‐year‐old, The Merry Monarch.

Frederick, ridden and trained by Mr John Forth, was a rank outsider for the Derby at 40/1 but won £2650 in prize money for Gratwicke, which equates to about £110,000 in today's values. John Forth was alleged to be 60 years of age when he rode Frederick and s ll holds the record for being the oldest jockey of a Derby winner. Frederick was buried on Gratwicke's estate under the trees in his paddock, close to what is now the 18th green of Ham Manor Golf Course (see photo).

In 1845, The Merry Monarch won at 15/1, the jockey being Foster Bell. John Forth was again the trainer and it is concluded he was based at the Michelgrove stables. A photo of a pain ng of The Merry Monarch is displayed in the clubhouse of Ham Manor Golf Club. Forth was also the trainer of the 1840 Derby winner, Li le Wonder, who was owned by David Robertson. Li le Wonder was another rank outsider, winning at odds of 50/1.

The Merry Monarch's success may well have been a ributed to the manner in which the horse found its way to Epsom. The Squire invented what is now the forerunner of the horsebox a large box on wheels, made locally, and drawn by two cart‐horses. The journey took about three days, but the jockey travelled with the horse and exercised him each evening in a suitable field. Prior to this, horses were either walked to the race mee ng or took an uncomfortable journey by train.

Gratwicke's horsebox also embraced a communica ons system with the stables ‐  carrier pigeons! They brought messages no fying the stables of the journey's progress and early news of the race winner.

St Margaret's Church in Angmering was in poor condi on at the  me and legend has it that Squire Gratwicke promised the Rector that he would finance the rebuilding of the church from the winnings if his horse won the Derby.

Whether the story is true, we will now never know. The fact is, however, that Squire Gratwicke did indeed provide money for the church rebuilding plus the rebuilding of Older’s School opposite, and the Vestry Hall and lychgate ‐ the work being undertaken by the Gothic Revival architect, Samuel Sanders Teulon, and completed in 1853.

Apart from the Derby, Gratwicke had a number of other successes on the turf. For example, his horses Cheerful, Hesse Hamburg and Earl won the Newmarket Handicap on three occasions in 1850, 1851 and 1856 respec vely. Addi onally, his horse, Governess, ridden by Tom Ashmall, won the Oaks at 4/1 in 1858.

Paul Hunter

Owner Paul Hunter School of Piano

Paul grew up in Worthing and later moved to Brighton to study music at the University of Sussex. He then worked as a resident pianist on cruise lines and led various bands for hotels, weddings, and corporate events. A er serving as a big band conductor, he became the headteacher at PianolessonsUK in Brighton, holding the post for five years. He now lives in Angmering with his wife, where he established the Paul Hunter School of Piano. Paul is ac vely seeking passionate teachers to join his team as appren ces in Angmering, Worthing, Chichester and Brighton. His passion for music and teaching con nues to thrive as he nurtures the next genera on of musicians.

What do you like best about Angmering? The strong sense of community and village feel. Since moving here, I’ve met a variety of wonderful people.

Where is your favourite place to go in or around Angmering? With my studio on Arundel Road, I enjoy venturing into Angmering Park Estate. I o en take leisurely walks to Burpham and, if  me permits, con nue to Arundel before returning via Poling.

What is your favourite local restaurant? I’m a big fan of The Stone Room. Their pizzas are simply incredible and are the best pizzas I have had outside of Italy!

What is your favourite piece of music? As a pianist, it’s hard to choose, but Beethoven’s Symphony No.7, especially the second movement, “Allegre o”, holds a special place in my heart.

What did you want to be when you grew up? Inspired by Disney’s “Fantasia”, I dreamt of composing music for film.

Which person in history would you most like to meet? Beethoven. I'd love to learn how he infused his music with such deep emo on and spirit.

What is the best advice you have ever been given? My old piano teacher once told me, “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good”. It’s a mantra I repeat o en in my lessons. Research suggests that striving for perfec on can hinder crea vity, so it’s important to let our crea vity shine.

What is your favourite journey? Though I have been to many places, nothing beats walking the South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne during the beau ful month of May. Camping under the stars and stopping at pubs along the way is a cherished memory.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? I’d revisit the Seychelles. Its pris ne beaches, unique wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere make it one of the most beau ful and relaxing places I’ve ever been.

What is your favourite city in the world? Rome. Its rich history, vibrant culture, and delicious food make it a city like no other.

What is your favourite book? Why? My all‐ me favourite is “The Lord of The Rings” for its depic on of friendship, adventure, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. What is the best job you have ever done? Playing piano as a resident pianist for a cruise line was a dream job. I got to perform every day and visit fascina ng places like the Maldives, Seychelles, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

How would you describe love in a sentence? Love is about seeing the best in someone and suppor ng them through thick and thin. What would your mo o be? “Prac ce makes perfect” and “Strive to be your best” are mo os I live by.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Success is earned through hard work, curiosity, and a willingness to explore. With dedica on and an open mind, anything is possible.

Na onal Eye Health Week

Highlights Importance of Regular Eye Health Checks

From 23rd to 29th September it’s Na onal Eye Health Week, and 4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is proud to support this ini a ve, which encourages people to look a er their eyes and have regular eye health checks.

This year, the theme is ‘Vision Really Ma ers’, and 4SVS will be raising awareness and providing informa on about accessing eye health checks and promo ng good eye health in our daily lives.

Regular eye health checks can detect early signs of condi ons, including glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough. In addi on, during an eye health check, other health condi ons, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may be detected. Those living with sight 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. Anyone is welcome to contact the charity if they would like to learn more about what to

look out for or signs, prac cal support and advice, or help with accessing a local op cian. For further informa on contact 4Sight Vision Support on 01243 838001, email fundraising@4Sight.org.uk or visit www.4sight.org.uk

4Sight Vision Support would like to thank corporate partners PMW Communica ons for making these community events possible, and Walsh Op cians, Bognor Regis, for explaining the different tests used as part of having a rou ne eye health check.

Improving Future Healthcare

Could you help healthcare professionals of tomorrow learn about demen a?

Time for Demen a is an innova ve, award‐winning training programme designed to educate undergraduate healthcare professionals to improve their knowledge, a tude and empathy towards people with demen a and their carers.

Local families affected by demen a are being invited to take part in an award‐winning programme to help train the healthcare professionals of tomorrow and improve demen a care.

Alzheimer’s Society is excited to announce that this autumn, a new cohort of University of Chichester Nursing and Physiotherapy students will be taking part. We are now seeking families in the area who would like the opportunity to make a difference to training health professionals.

The concept of Time for Demen a is to give undergraduate healthcare students a chance to meet with a family living with demen a over me, to get to know them, see how demen a affects them, and see the changes and challenges they may face over me.

This unique way of learning gives students the opportunity to discover answers they won’t find in a textbook and enhance their professional development, therefore, improving future healthcare. Students meet with the same family for all five Time for Demen a visits over two academic years.

If you would like to know more about the programme, or you know someone with demen a and a family carer who would like to take part, please get in touch with us at mefordemen a@alzheimers.org.uk or call Louisa Young on 07738 741389.

Six Arun parks retain their Green Flags

The council is delighted to announce that six parks and gardens in Arun have been awarded Green Flags for 2024. Retaining these pres gious awards is no mean feat – it takes a lot of effort from a number of dedicated teams working together to keep the green spaces looking beau ful.

Green Flags will con nue to fly in Brookfield Park, Mewsbrook Park and Norfolk Gardens in Li lehampton, Old Rectory Gardens in Felpham, Marine Park Gardens in Aldwick and Hotham Park in Bognor Regis.

Cllr Sue Wallsgrove, Chair of the Environment Commi ee at Arun District Council, thanked everyone involved in maintaining the parks to such a high standard. These include the council’s Greenspace Team, gardeners from the council’s contractors, Tivoli Group Limited, Friends of Brookfield Park, Friends of Old Rectory Gardens, Friends of Hotham Park, Friends of Mewsbrook Park, East Beach Residents’ Associa on, Friends of Aldwick Parks, Hotham Park Miniature Railway and Li lehampton Miniature Railway.

Cllr Wallsgrove also praised the teams that run the park cafés and work with volunteers and council officers to ensure the parks are the best they can be. Contractors, Tivoli Group Limited, also operate adventure golf courses, tennis courts, bowls and pu ng greens in some of these parks which have been recognised as some of the finest facili es in the country.

She added: “This is fantas c news; we are absolutely delighted to have retained these six Green Flags in parks and gardens across the district.

“As always, we’d like to give special thanks to all the volunteers who give up their  me to lend a hand because they love the great outdoors, and care about their community. We couldn’t do it without you!”

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved on achieving the Green Flag Awards.

“All of these six parks are vital green spaces for communi es in Arun to socialise, enjoy nature, for children to play safely and it provides important opportuni es for park users to improve their physical and mental health.

“We know that staff and volunteers work relessly to ensure that they maintain the high standards of the Green Flag Award; everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.

“It is important that our free to use spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard, making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected.”

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communi es & Local Government, recognises and rewards well‐managed parks and green spaces, se ng the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the UK.

Li lehampton Bonfire Event

Past, Present and Future

Li lehampton first had a bonfire society in 1885. In 1905, during the last parade held by that Victorian society, members dressed as North American Indians quite possibly for the first  me. A er that, it was not un l 1952 that the present bonfire society was formed and its first celebra on was held that year to mark the corona on of Queen Elizabeth II.

The society was a huge success and members a ended parades to mark the New Year celebra ons in London, minibuses full of costumed members a ended mee ngs of fellow bonfire socie es throughout Sussex. The event itself was a big hit with hundreds of ac ve members, huge crowds in a endance and much money raised for good causes. Thus, for the past 73 years, the Li lehampton Bonfire Society has put on a fabulous free event on the last Saturday of October a costumed torch‐lit parade through the town featuring local groups with marching bands, dancing children, steam engines, illuminated floats and more. The parade winds through the streets to the green, where an enormous bonfire is lit and an awesome fireworks display lights up the sky. The event brings visitors to the town and local shops, hotels and restaurants benefit from the increased foo all. The event is much loved by local people and crowds are es mated to be in the region of 15,000 to 20,000 people. In recent years, the commi ee has had to cancel the event several  mes due to adverse weather and, of course, the pandemic. We are well on course this year for a celebra on on Saturday 26th October. There will be a few changes due to the seafront regenera on works. The route will be changed and parking in the town will be reduced. We urge the public to an cipate this and plan accordingly. And the future? Events of this kind are challenging to put on. They are expensive and health and safety means that corners may not be cut. The organisers of these events love the tradi on of the whole thing and this is a poor fit with today’s environmentally conscious public and officials. Laser light displays, drone displays and electric torches look pre y, but are expensive and lack the tradi on that we love. And organising these events is a labour of love involving many hours of planning and fundraising throughout the year.

Sadly, it seems likely that such events will dwindle and fail.

In Li lehampton our biggest stumbling blocks currently are:

1) raising the >£31,000 needed

2) finding volunteers to help with the street collec on on the night

3) finding marshals to man the road closures

4) managing the ever‐growing complexi es and expense of health and safety requirements

5) an ageing and dwindling membership with a lack of volunteers to fill jobs such as bonfire guarding and clearing up a er the event.

So, how can we save the event? Financial support is vital. You could help with our appeal to the town council for the reinstatement of the service funding agreement. If they are inundated with appeals for support for the bonfire event, maybe they would reconsider for 2025? We do, of course, understand that they are under pressure to make savings and cut costs and maybe they can not help us ‐ but at least if we all appeal, then they will understand the love the people of the town have for this event. Please use the link to tell the council your views: www.li lehampton‐tc.gov.uk/ feedback

We have a crowd‐funding appeal ‐ Just Giving www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ Li lehamptonBonfire‐2024

If you run a business locally you may be able to sponsor the event ‐  www.li lehamptonbonfiresociety.co.uk/2024/0 5/06/2024‐sponsors/

If you wish to join the society please see www.li lehamptonbonfiresociety.co.uk/ product‐category/memberships/

If you wish to volunteer as a street collector or a marshal please email to Secretary@li lehamptonbonfiresociety.co.uk

By working together, we can save the society and the event.

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Ferring Country Centre – worth a visit!

Ferring Country Centre is the best‐kept secret along the Sussex coast, which is a shame really as we would like to be be er known!

Founded in 1986 by a group of parents deeply concerned about the type of future they could expect for their disabled children, they decided to do something about it. With help from Mencap, they were able to purchase some old riding stables at Ferring and, with the support of many volunteers, they started to develop a Country Centre to fulfil their dream: to enable their children to lead rewarding and self‐fulfilling lives, to par cipate in the world of work and learn essen al life skills.

Roll on nearly 40 years, and the centre has expanded enormously whilst remaining true to its original goals of providing a safe and suppor ve environment where adults with a learning disability can flourish. They work in our various commercial enterprises which include a Riding Therapy Unit, a Garden Centre, the Rangers Café and Dales Farm for small animals. All the income generated is re‐invested in the charity, which is especially important in the current economic climate as we strive to become more financially independent.

Hor culture has always been an integral part of our ac vi es and is well‐known for its therapeu c proper es. It all began in a small field with a few polytunnels, where they grew some fruit and vegetables and a few bedding plants. It has subsequently developed into a thriving garden centre, well‐known locally for the quality of the plants and compe ve prices. Most of our plants are raised in the main

greenhouse, bought in 1989 a er a massive fund‐raising campaign. There are also five polytunnels in which plants are grown to maturity before going onto the display benches. Our hanging baskets are a speciality, and many loyal customers return every year, many bringing their emp es for a re‐fill.

During the Covid lockdown, we were luckily in a posi on to con nue with a major refurbishment of the garden centre, which saw the comple on of our new café and visitors’ centre, as well as the installa on of a new covered walkway, bringing a new professionalism to the customer experience. Our clients remain the focus of our endeavours. They can choose which ac vi es to pursue, and we strive to boost their confidence and self‐esteem in a friendly environment. Please come and visit to see for yourselves; you can be sure of a warm welcome!

For further informa on, please visit our website, www.ferringcountrycentre.org

Li lehampton Shopmobility has moved!

A er over 25 years at our former premises in St Mar n’s Lane, Li lehampton Shopmobility had to move out over the Easter weekend; this was due to our former landlord’s wish to sell the property.

Our new address is 92 High Street, Li lehampton BN17 5AG and we are now in the Manor House Car Park, just in front of the Li lehampton Town Council & Museum. We thank Arun District Council for saving our charity from closing altogether by ren ng their premises to us.

Li lehampton Shopmobility is a local independent charity that is supported by grants, dona ons and fundraising. We specialise in providing good value mobility solu ons to meet our members’ needs.

We hire scooters, wheelchairs and rollators. Scooter training outside is a must for first‐ me users to ensure their safety and the safety of the general public. Our services are open to the disabled and temporarily disabled, to locals and holiday‐makers. All scooter users must be 16 years or older. We have a modest annual membership charge and we endeavour to keep costs to a minimum to be affordable to everyone.

You will discover our scooters are all named a er trustees, volunteers and customers both past and present, who have helped the charity and we have greatly appreciated the work they have freely donated to us.

Our scooters are suitable for the majority of users and occasions and some of our scooters are portable, so small enough to fit in the boot of a car, thus providing members with the freedom to go far and wide. Medical appointments, local a rac ons, ge ng your hair done, breeze along the seafront or simply to go shopping we have the solu ons to meet your needs.

Our equipment is well‐maintained and regularly updated to ensure reliability.

Whatever your needs, we are here to help and offer free informa on and advice.

We also sell many disability aids through our supplier, Clearwell Mobility. If there is an item that a customer has seen in the free Clearwell catalogue, we can order it for delivery to our shop. In the catalogue, there are o en two prices on items; the prices in brackets are for those en tled to VAT exemp on and providing the customer signs the VAT exemp on form, they can then pay the lower price.

There is quite a list of VAT long‐term illnesses and many customers are not aware they are en tled to pay the lesser amount – the most used long‐term illnesses are arthri s, asthma and diabetes, for some examples.

Another service we offer is the compe vely priced Pit Stop vale ng service by appointment only, as some scooter owners cannot clean their scooters themselves.

Please check out our new Facebook page, which is now named Shopmobility Li lehampton as unfortunately our previous Facebook page of many years was hacked.

If you want to hire a vehicle, contact us on email li lehampton.shopmobility@gmail.com or call 01903 733004

Race across the South Coast

Inspired by Race Across the world, a historic Race Across the South Coast has ended in Victory for a certain Vice‐Admiral. Vice‐Admiral Lord Hora o Nelson, star ng in London beat Queen Victoria and King Henry VIII to his flagship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, cheered on by visitors.

Over the summer Portsmouth Historic Dockyard organised a race across the South Coast featuring Queen Victoria, King Henry VIII and Lord Nelson, with followers on social media encouraged to share posts to win ckets, and to guess where the next stop on their journey was. The historic trio were aiming to be the first to reach the dockyard where their respec ve ships are exhibited. Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory the icon of the Ba le of Trafalgar, Victoria’s HMS Warrior the world’s first ironclad ship and Henry’s Mary Rose the legendary example of mari me archaeology.

Faster than horse‐drawn carriages they travelled via public transport, showcasing just how well‐connected Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is in the South.

Local partners from across the South made the event possible with the kind help of train companies, local museums and councils.

The race showcased iconic loca ons across the South Coast, with the trio beginning the compe on in loca ons relevant to them, Hen‐ry VIII’s home Hampton Court Palace, Queen Victoria’s bedroom at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, and Lord Nelson’s portrait at the Na onal Portrait Gallery in London. Key stops along the way captured other important historic loca ons, from Chichester Cathedral to Guildford Castle. It wasn’t just historic monuments that caught their eye, Victoria found her way onto a giant observa on wheel on Worthing seafront, Lord Nelson surveyed the op ons for water travel across the river Thames, and Henry marvelled at modern fish and chips.

As shown on Sunday 11th August the finale took place at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, between Queen Victoria and Lord Nelson, as Henry was distracted by his fish and chips.

Following a photo‐finish Lord Nelson claimed victory, with Henry and Victoria as gracious losers.

Becca Hubbard Associate Execu ve Director for Marke ng at the Na onal Museum of the Royal Navy who jointly operate Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with the Mary Rose Trust says: “This campaign has been a wonderful opportunity to showcase how well‐connected Portsmouth Historic Dockyard by train, no ma er where you’re coming from in the South. It’s been lovely to see the reac ons on social media, and to work with so many fantas c partners to make this happen. The reac on of the public from sharing on social media, to chasing down Queen Victoria for a selfie shows how interested people are in the stories that we tell.” All of the films can be viewed on Instagram or X at @phdockyard, or on Facebook: h ps:// www.facebook.com/historicdockyard

The flagships of these historic icons are available to visit at Portsmouth Historic Dock‐yard. Experience the wooden walls of Lord Nelson or explore the engine room of the pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet. The Ul mate Explorer Ticket is the best value op on for 12‐month entry to all 9 a rac ons at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, including the two Gosport sites, Harbour Tours and all the historic ships. Tickets are valid for mul ple entries throughout the year, with family  ckets available. To book visit: www. historicdockyard.co.uk/ ckets‐and‐offers

One Moment for One Crew

Li lehampton RNLI takes part in special 200th anniversary photo moment

On Thursday 1st August, Royal Na onal Lifeboat Ins tu on (RNLI) representa ves from Li lehampton par cipated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving charity in this, its 200th anniversary year.

The charity, which was founded in 1824, asked its volunteers and staff  from around the UK and Ireland to take a photo of themselves, their crew or their team, at as close to 18:24 on 1.8.24 as possible.

Whether lifeguards on a beach, lifeboat crew at a sta on, fundraisers at an event, or volunteers in a museum – all involved with the charity have been encouraged to submit a photo of themselves represen ng their RNLI role at wherever they may be on this date and  me.

Representa ves including lifeboat crew, shore crew, launch authori es, fundraisers, shop volunteers, visits officers and water safety crew from Li lehampton RNLI took part. The photos have been uploaded to an online portal and will be used to create a montage image.

Everyone from Li lehampton RNLI gathered outside Li lehampton Lifeboat Sta on, in Li lehampton Harbour, with the sta on’s two lifeboats – Renee Sherman and Ray of Hope –for the historic moment.

The RNLI celebrated its 200th anniversary on 4th March this year, and this photographic moment is one of a range of events and programmes which the charity has organised to mark its bicentenary.

Anjie Rook, RNLI Associate Director, who is overseeing the RNLI’s 200th anniversary programmes, says: “The RNLI has been saving lives at sea for 200 years thanks to its incredible people – the courageous lifeboat crews and lifeguards who put their own lives at risk to save others; the dedicated fundraisers who raise the income to power those rescues; the commi ed volunteers who give their own  me in a range of other roles such as giving out water safety advice or helping to run our retail shops and museums, and the staff who provide vital support to our volunteers.”

“We have encouraged anyone who has some form of involvement with the RNLI to par cipate in this special One Moment for One Crew photographic event, to capture a record of everyone who, at this moment in  me, is playing some part in the RNLI’s lifesaving work, con nuing its legacy and securing its future.

“During our 200th anniversary year, we have been remembering our past, celebra ng the lifesaving service we provide today, and aiming to inspire future genera ons of lifesavers and supporters. One Moment for One Crew is very much about celebra ng the people of today’s RNLI and, we hope, inspiring those future genera ons who will take the RNLI into its third century of lifesaving.”

Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its volunteer crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives, which equates to an average of two lives saved every day for 200 years.

Founded in a London tavern on 4th March 1824 following an appeal from Sir William Hillary, who lived on the Isle of Man and witnessed many shipwrecks, the RNLI has con nued saving lives at sea throughout the past two centuries. Today, it operates 238 lifeboat sta ons around the UK and Ireland, including four on the River Thames, and has seasonal lifeguards on 238 lifeguarded beaches around the UK. It designs and builds its own lifeboats and runs domes c and interna onal water safety programmes.

For further informa on about the RNLI’s 200th anniversary, visit www.RNLI.org/200.

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