All About Ferring February 2025 (4) by allaboutwestsussex

FEBRUARY 2025

ISSUE 149

All about Ferring

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt

Editorials and Advertisements

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All about Ferring is independently published. 3,500 copies are distributed through the door to homes in Ferring.

Thank You to all the businesses and the library who hold extra copies of the magazine. We would also like to thank all of the advertisers as without them, this magazine would not be possible.

March 2025 deadlines

Editorial submissions and advertising copy by 5th February. Finished artwork by 7th February.

Disclaimer

All about Ferring cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in the magazine.

Welcome to the February issue.

The days are getting lighter and the snowdrops will be poking their heads out anytime now.

The Worthing Ice Rink is s ll open for sessions, lessons and par es un l the 23rd February. Skate under the canopy of stars and enjoy a hot drink or a sweet treat at their indoor cafe. There is a FREE immersive audio-visual show accompanied by music and ligh ng at Arundel Lido on 31st Jan and 1st Feb and for those that want to bring balance to their physical and mental states there is a breath reset workshop at the Beach Club in Li lehampton on 12th February to help with anxiety, sleep and general well-being.

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Reasons to be grateful at Ferring Primary

As part of their electricity topic, Year 4 enjoyed a trip to the Rampion Wind Farm Visitor Centre in Brighton. A er an engaging presenta on by the friendly staﬀ, the children then did a hands‐on experiment to measure the wind speed of a turbine model and tested how diﬀerent numbers of blades impacted electricity produc on.

It was thrilling to discover the perfect blade conﬁgura on for maximum energy output. The experiment had everyone thinking like real engineers!

The children used virtual reality (VR) goggles to experience being at the top of a wind turbine. As they balanced “hundreds of feet in the air”, some were awestruck by the dizzying heights, while others squealed with laughter (or terror!) as they tried to keep their balance. From interac ve displays to detailed models, there was so much to learn about how the wind farm operates and the importance of renewable energy in tackling climate change. The children eagerly soaked up every bit of knowledge, asking though ul ques ons and sharing their own insights.

Finally, the class took some me to give back to the environment by par cipa ng in a beach clean. Armed with li er pickers, the children enthusias cally scoured the shoreline, collec ng plas c and other rubbish. It was a ﬁ ng end to a day focused on sustainability.

Their teacher, Mr Bruce Patrick, would like to give a huge thank you to the class teaching assistant, Mrs Spencer, and their two fantas c parent helpers, Dave and Louise, who made

this trip possible. Year 4 would also like to thank the Rampion Wind Farm Visitor Centre staﬀ for their warm welcome and fascina ng insights into renewable energy, which is completely free for anyone to visit. The trip was a whirlwind of discovery, fun, and learning a day they are sure to remember as an electrifying success!

The school would also like to thank Beehive Care a charitable organisa on dedicated to providing residen al care for older residents in Ferring and the surrounding area for generously sponsoring the new sports kit which was desperately needed. Year 1 already visited Cornwell House at Christmas to do tree decora ng and singing, and the school looks forward to more opportuni es to strengthen its links with this local charity.

All change at Ferring Cricket Club by new

Chair Mel Hargreaves

Firstly, I want to extend a huge thanks to Rob Miller, who is stepping down as Chairman of Ferring Cricket Club a er 17 remarkable years of service. We are fortunate that Rob will transi on into the role of President, which means we won't be losing his invaluable knowledge, experience, and rich history with the club.

It takes someone very special and dedicated to lead a cricket club for so long, and we all feel indebted to him for his commitment and the growth of the club that he has overseen. He certainly leaves big shoes to ﬁll.

While my own cricket career ended at U11s, I fondly remember playing (and winning) twice at the Arundel ground in the Sussex U11s girls’ ﬁnal an era marked by the early stages of girls’ cricket, thanks largely to my primary school headmaster, Ron Wilkinson. I’m proud that Ferring is a family‐oriented community, both my husband and son play here, and so I ﬁnd myself at the ground quite o en suppor ng them. It is the me spent down there that drives my passion to ensure that our club maintains its unique iden ty for years to come. I love the fact that when I watch my son play in U10s and U13s matches they have equal numbers of girls and boys. I love the fact that I turn up to those morning games and parents have organised breakfast for all the kids playing. I love that the ground is maintained by a team of current and former players who give up their me for their love of the game and to support the team. And I love the fact that when the adults are playing there is a crowd of people suppor ng them on, hot drinks readily available, and a team focused on enjoying the game as much if not more than the result itself.

I don’t think we are in mes that having a female chair is an achievement, but it exemplifies the inclusive spirit of Ferring Cricket Club that we have a female non‐player as the chair. Many may not know that my sport is lifesaving. I began my journey in lifesaving at 15, compe ng in the World Championships in Italy in 2004 (where I placed 7th). This year, I am on the organising commi ee for the 2025 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships.

My involvement in lifesaving has taught me the importance of grassroots sports keeping individuals engaged, par cularly through their teenage years and advoca ng for recogni on of sports that o en don’t receive the coverage they deserve. If I achieve nothing else, I hope to inspire more families to get involved in all aspects of the club. I’m well aware of the progress made over recent years with the adults teams giving a clear progression to youngsters as they develop, and this year further progress will be made with the launch of a second Saturday league team. Addi onally, this year we are introducing an U15’s girls team to create a progression path for young female players, ensuring they feel encouraged to con nue playing.

The colts and family cricket are mainly held on Friday evenings, presen ng plenty of opportuni es for engagement, but we have opportuni es for all ages. If you are interested in being involved with the club or sponsoring a team then please do get in touch, email ferringcricket@gmail.com. I look forward to working with the club and the community to make Ferring Cricket Club an even more incredible place for all!

Meet the Property Team

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The property team is headed by our managing partner, Rob Fawcett, with Melissa Hubbard, solicitor, Lisa May, MCILEX conveying executive, and Bart Hunter, paralegal. Our experienced legal assistants also support the department. The property services we offer range from commercial transactions, such as the sale and purchase of commercial/business premises, property portfolios, grant of leases, etc., to residential matters, including sale and purchase, new leases, lease extensions, property transfers, etc.

If you are thinking of getting onto the property ladder and would like advice on the procedure and what to expect, we would be delighted to talk to you. Likewise, if you have a commercial or residential property query, we are here to help and advise you. Please feel free to contact our team via our group email address litmail@moyle.co.uk or telephone 01903 725143.

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Ferring Village Hall

A er months of fundraising, it is sa sfying to see the progress that is being made on building a new wall around the village hall. At the me of wri ng (early January), the south sec on between the hall and the shops is nearing comple on, but weather permi ng, by the me you read this, the next stage should be well on the way. Looking back, you may recall the awful weather on the day of the Christmas lights switch on. Despite this, the market hosted in the hall was a great success, so a big belated thank you to those who volunteered and braved the weather to a end. We hosted the Salva on Army Band and Terry Clough Choir on the stage as a result of the outside events being cancelled.

We had some 30 stalls, a mixture of cra sellers, and local groups such as Ferring Conserva on and History Groups.

Many diﬀerent groups hire the hall for a host of ac vi es, so each month we are going to feature one of them. This month, it is the turn of Ferring Downs WI.

Ferring Downs WI was formed in early 1956 to ﬁll a need for an evening WI group.

Their mee ngs allow members to meet in person and chat over a cup of tea, try new ac vi es, play games, listen to speakers and campaign on issues that ma er to them.

There are also regular coﬀee mornings at local venues and occasional ou ngs to see a show or visit a place of interest.

Ferring Downs WI meets at Ferring Village Hall on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

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Guild Care acquires Saxon House, Worthing, to enhance community support

Guild Care is delighted to announce a significant development that will help shape its future and strengthen its ability to support the local community. This exci ng change aligns with the charity’s long‐term growth strategy and reinforces the charity’s vision to ensure everyone in need of care lives a safe, secure, and fulfilling life. It also supports their mission to provide accessible, effec ve, and compassionate services.

Worthing’s leading social care charity, Guild Care, has acquired Saxon House, a large, modern building situated in the heart of Worthing. This acquisi on marks a major step forward in making their vision a reality, enabling them to expand their services and enhance the care they provide in a modern, purpose‐built environment.

Saxon House is much more than just a building – it represents a transforma ve opportunity to improve the lives of the charity’s service users, staﬀ, volunteers, and the wider community through:

Dedicated Service User Facili es: Purpose‐built spaces designed to meet the unique needs of those Guild Care supports, ensuring safe and modern care environments

Modern Workspace and Improved Transport

Access: The new open‐plan workspace, combined with their current building, Methold House, oﬀers ample parking and enhanced facili es for their transport team, enabling safer and more eﬃcient transporta on for service users

Enhanced Community Connec ons: The acquisi on of Saxon House provides addi onal space to expand the charity’s services, fostering a community hub where more people in the local area can access the support they need. These enhancements will enable Guild Care to strengthen their services, improve user experiences, and create a more uniﬁed, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.

Warren Fabes, CEO of Guild Care, said: “The acquisition of Saxon House is a transformational moment for Guild Care. This new facility will allow us to extend our reach and enhance the services we provide to the local community. We are excited about the opportuni es it creates for the people who use our services as well as our staﬀ and volunteers, and ensures

that we can con nue to deliver compassionate, eﬀec ve, and accessible care in a bright, modern, and suppor ve environment.

“We would also like to extend our hear elt thanks to Mike Holland, a Patron, major donor, and long‐term supporter of Guild Care, whose generous dona on has contributed signiﬁcantly to enable this acquisi on. We would also like to thank Jacobs Steel Estate Agents for their support in helping us acquire Saxon House, as well as Benne Griﬃn Solicitors who acted on behalf of Guild Care on the purchase of Saxon House ”

Mike Holland is also a family member of one of the charity’s service users. In recogni on of his unwavering support of Guild Care, and consistent with other buildings being named a er the charity’s founders and patrons, Saxon House will be renamed Holland House. Guild Care’s services will con nue as they are currently, while plans are developed. The charity will be consul ng with service users, staﬀ and volunteers about the best uses for the addi onal space at Saxon House before conﬁrming when services may move into the new building.

More informa on about the history of Guild Care, spanning over more than 90 years, and its current range of services to support older people, people living with demen a, and children and adults with learning disabili es, is available at www.guildcare.org

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What is Wealth?

Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner

Wealth o en evokes images of luxury cars, sprawling estates and overflowing bank accounts, but the true essence of wealth extends far beyond material possessions. At its core, wealth is about security, freedom and the ability to live a life aligned with your values. Whether you are a millionaire, middle‐income earner or just striving to make ends meet, wealth is a deeply personal concept that reflects more than just financial abundance. For high‐net‐worth individuals, wealth could be about preserving and growing assets to support genera onal goals or personal endeavours. For middle‐income earners, it might mean paying down debt, securing homeownership or saving for re rement. For those facing financial hardship, wealth can manifest as stability, a roof over one’s head, food on the table and the comfort of knowing emergencies can be managed and paid for. Whatever your situa on, the first port of call is understanding what you actually have in the first place. Across all financial scenarios and situa ons, wealth can be an emo onal trigger. It’s the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy, the joy of suppor ng loved ones and the freedom to pursue passions without fear of running out of money. A holis c view of wealth considers health, rela onships and personal growth as equally significant components to that of just having cash in the bank. This is where a financial adviser becomes invaluable. Regardless of your financial situa on, a professional adviser provides clarity. For affluent individuals, advisers can op mise investment strategies, tax planning and estate considera ons. For middle‐income families, advisers create prac cal roadmaps for achieving financial milestones. For those struggling financially, advisers can offer guidance on budge ng, debt management and ul mately building a safety net for the future.

Wealth, a er all, is not just about having more; it’s about having enough for what truly ma ers.

Do I need to make a new Will if we have split up?

Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP, looks at what you should consider if you separate from your spouse or partner. Where we refer to married couples, that includes couples who are in a civil partnership.

Whether you are married or not, when a rela onship breaks down it is always a tough me, with lots of decisions to be made. When it comes to Wills, this is an area of law where married couples and unmarried couples are treated very diﬀerently.

For a married couple who get divorced, the ﬁnal order or decree absolute cancels any reference to one spouse in the other spouse’s Will. From a legal standpoint, the ex‐spouse is treated as having died. The rest of the Will s ll stands.

However, there is a serious risk for a married couple in the me between separa ng and ge ng divorced. The rule above only applies when the ﬁnal order or decree absolute is issued by the Court, which can be many months or even years a er ﬁling for divorce. Un l then, if one spouse dies, the other spouse s ll inherits under the Will.

For an unmarried couple, the posi on can be far worse. As there are no divorce proceedings, there is no rule that cancels one partner from the other partner’s Will. Unless a new Will is made, an ex‐partner could s ll inherit decades a er the rela onship ended. Most couples own property as “joint tenants”. This means that if one spouse or partner dies, the other automa cally inherits the whole property, even if the Will says something diﬀerent. This can be stopped by serving a formal “no ce of severance” on the other spouse, which is then registered on your Deeds. That converts the ownership to “tenants in common”, which means you have a separate share, and your new Will decides who inherits that share. If that severance is not done, your ex‐spouse could inherit the whole property regardless of your wishes and regardless of a new Will.

So, what is the advice from me, as an expert in Wills?

It’s simple. If your rela onship breaks down, whether you are married or not, make a new Will and get advice on property ownership. Even if you are not sure what you will have to leave, we can prepare a simple Will to prevent your ex‐spouse or ex‐partner from inheri ng. If you have recently separated and need to make a Will, if you need advice on property ownership, or if you wish to review the Will you already have, why not book a free ini al appointment with me?

You can contact me by calling Monan Gozze LLP on 01903 927055, or by email to ssampson@monangozze .com. Appointments are available at our Arundel oﬃce, at your home, or by video call.

Stephen Sampson

Cap va ng water projec on and light show at Arundel

Lido

A FREE immersive audio‐visual show accompanied by music and ligh ng will be held at Arundel Lido at the end of the month. The atmospheric ‘Visons in Water’ experience created with water, on water, about water — will be held over two nights on 31st January and 1st February.

Organised by Arun District Council and supported by Arundel Lido, the ﬁrst dazzling ten‐minute show will be held at 17.45pm, then repeated at 18.15pm, 18.45pm and 19.15pm on Friday 31st January.

The same show will be repeated at the same mes in the lido on Queen Street, the following night, Saturday 1 February 2025.

The produc on, provided by local company Showmen Event Group, harnesses cu ng‐edge technology to create a mesmerising audio and visual ligh ng show to dazzle audiences.

Tickets are free but need to be booked due to limited capacity. To book, please go to h ps:// arundel‐lido.com/

Gates will open ten minutes before each show.

Councillor Carol Birch, Chair of the Housing and Wellbeing Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “We are really looking forward to this spectacular show and are conﬁdent that it will prove to be just as popular and magical as last year’s Elements of Earth light show held on Li lehampton’s East Green.

“We are pu ng on Visions in Water free of charge to ensure that it is open to everyone, but ckets need to be booked as it is being held in an enclosed space so we have to limit

capacity. Leave plenty of me for travel, wrap up warm and enjoy this really special audio‐visual experience!”

Arundel Lido is a short walk from the train sta on, or, if travelling by car, there is parking available in the Fitzalan Pool car park, on‐street parking and other car parks in the town.

Nikki Richardson, manager of Arundel Lido, said: “We’re excited to be involved in such a great ini a ve. It’s great to demonstrate the versa lity of the lido using the power of water to provide entertainment for the local community.”

For more informa on, please visit h ps:// arundel‐lido.com/whats‐on/

Manteaux: A Legacy of Elegance and Cra smanship

For over 30 years, Manteaux has been at the heart of Bri sh cra smanship, crea ng meless coats that blend heritage and modernity. Renowned for using premium fabrics from Abraham Moon and Harris Tweed, Manteaux celebrates the ar stry of Bri sh tex le manufacturing.

Both Abraham Moon, established in 1837, and Harris Tweed, woven exclusively in the Outer Hebrides, are synonymous with quality, durability, and tradi on, making them perfect partners in Manteaux’s mission to cra luxury outerwear.

Each Manteaux coat reﬂects a commitment to impeccable tailoring and though ul design. The brand’s presence at pres gious events such as the Burghley Horse Trials, Hampton Court Flower Show, and Cru s dog show highlights its appeal to those who appreciate sophis ca on and prac cality. Whether strolling through country estates or braving brisk urban streets, Manteaux coats oﬀer style that endures. What sets Manteaux apart is its celebra on of Bri sh heritage, not only in fabric choice but also in its unwavering dedica on to local cra smanship. From the meless elegance of

Harris Tweed pa erns to the modern versa lity of Abraham Moon’s fabrics, Manteaux coats are a testament to the enduring charm of Bri sh design.

As Manteaux con nues to a end iconic events and win admirers, its coats remain more than garments — they are wearable pieces of history, embodying the essence of Bri sh sophis ca on and cra . We look forward to mee ng you at our fantas c sale in the museum in Arundel throughout February, see our advert below for more informa on.

What’s On in and around Ferring

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Saturday 1st February ‐ 19:00 to 02:00 Club

Classics Presents: K‐Klass (Coast Café, Beach Parade, Worthing, BN11 2FG)

The Grammy‐nominated house music legends will be joined by an all‐star line‐up of local talent. Tickets available from Eventbrite.

Tuesday 4th February ‐ 10:00 to 11:30

Ferring Probus Club Coﬀee Morning (St. Andrews Church, Church Lane, BN12 5HN)

Pop along to meet new friends, coﬀee or tea, and a chat. All welcome. £3pp. To ﬁnd out more about the club, call 07802 951061.

Tuesday 4th February ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

The story of Shippham’s (Chichester Room, Field Place Manor House, The Boulevard, Durrington‐on‐Sea, BN13 1NP)

Nichola Court from the West Sussex Record’s Oﬃce talks about the hugely successful local entrepreneur to the Worthing An que Arts & Collectors’ Club. Everyone is welcome; non‐members £7.50pp or join for £35pa. Go to www.worthingan queclub.org.uk

Thursday 6th February ‐ 19:15 to 21:00

Ferring Gardening Club AGM (Ferring Village Halll, Ferring Street, BN12 5JP)

For more informa on about the club, contact the Membership Secretary Gwen Newman on 01903 249655 or memsecfgc@gmail.com

Friday 7th February ‐ 19:30

Ferring History Group (Ferring Village Hall, 90 Ferring Street, BN12 5JP)

Trevor Povey presents a talk about Portslade. Non‐members welcome. Admission £3. For more informa on about the club, visit www.ferringhistorygroup.co.uk

Saturday 8th February ‐ 10:00 to 12:00

Coﬀee Morning (St. Andrews Church, Church Lane, BN12 5HN)

Pop in for a coﬀee and a cake. Everyone welcome. For more informa on, go to www.standrewsferring.org.uk

Monday 10th February ‐ 19:30

Ferring Downs WI (Ferring Village Halll, Ferring Street, BN12 5JP)

This branch of the WI meet on the second Monday of each month. All are welcome. Pop along to a mee ng or see the groups Facebook page for more informa on.

Tuesday 11th February ‐ starts 18:00

West Sussex Music: Sings Live! (Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbo Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ)

Enjoy a performance by Sings Live! South, which brings together 11‐18 year olds from local schools, including St Oscar Romero’s, St Andrew’s C of E High School among others. Tickets available from www.wtm.uk

Friday 14th February ‐ doors open 18:30

Ferring Community Cinema: The Cri c (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street, BN12 5JP)

This month’s ﬁlm features an all‐star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, and Mark Strong. Tickets £6, available from North Ferring Co‐Op, Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Film starts 7pm.

Sunday 16th February ‐ 15:00 to 17:45

The Band of HM Royal Marines in Concert (Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbo Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ)

Enjoy an a ernoon of music that includes solos, marches, overtures and ﬁlm music, performed by one of the ﬁnest military bands in the world. Tickets from h ps://wtm.uk/events/the‐band‐of‐his‐majestys‐royal‐marines‐in‐concert/

Tuesday 28th February ‐ 14:30 to 16:30

Ferring Conserva on Group (Ferring Village Hall, 90 Ferring Street, BN12 5JP)

Mar n Jarvis from Culberry Nursery will be giving a presenta on with a focus on producing a large variety of plants in harmony with nature. Admission: £2 members, £3 visitors. For more informa on on the group, go to www.ferringconserva ongroup.co.uk

A Li le February Happiness

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT

Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition

T: 07980 620010 E: nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk W: newleafnutrition.co.uk

I’m si ng at my desk with a cup of dandelion tea, recalling what a friend recently said to me: “What is someone [like me] of Mediterranean descent doing in such dreary, dark climes?” Strangely, I don’t get affected by the weather. Or rather, I don’t let myself get affected by it. In fact, I try not to let many things affect my energy.

I would say the following points help to add a spring to my step through the winter (and the year):

 I eat what works for me 80‐90% of the me.

 I go outside and move every day.

 I rarely watch the news. I know what’s going on in the world and I help where I can, but I don’t need details. Knowing details won’t help me or the vic ms of crime, wars, famine etc.

 I try not to take things (and others’ opinions of me) personally because I know that their views come from their life‐baggage and have very li le to do with me.

 I accept fully that I have good and not‐so‐good days. I hibernate and recharge on the lower days.

 I meditate every day to balance my energy, give me peace and to connect with higher energy and my inner self.

 I ﬁnd something/someone to laugh at or with every day.

 Similarly, I try not to take myself too seriously.

Isn’t February the perfect me to try new energy‐boos ng habits? What will you do to keep yours elevated?

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Owner Michelle Brennan

I have been a chiropractor for 23 years and my passion is helping people realise the poten al their body has to do more than just survive, it can thrive!

If you’re experiencing back pain, feeling older than your age or if you are looking for guidance on how to feel good, look good and move well, then chiroprac c might be what you are looking for.

I aspire to make a real diﬀerence to a pa ent’s life by relieving them of pain and enabling them to live their life to the full. I work to iden fy the cause of the pain and recommend a treatment plan to help achieve results and relief.

I realise that it’s not just about your pain though, it is about all the things that the pain prevents you from doing. For example, playing with your kids, going for a run, sleeping through the night or standing pain‐free at a party.

To put it simply, back pain makes you feel old and it doesn’t have to be that way!

At Back 2 Fitness Chiroprac c Clinic we are here to help our clients move and feel be er through chiroprac c treatments, allowing them to get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to make this your year and are interested in what Back 2 Fitness Chiroprac c Clinic may have to oﬀer you, then call us on 01903 775577 to book your appointment.

We are based at 5B Churchill Court, 112 The Street, Rus ngton BN16 3DA. Please call 01903 775577 or visit www.back2ﬁtness.biz

World Day of Prayer

This takes place on Friday 7th March and this year was inspired and led by Chris an women from The Cook Islands who have shared stories of their struggle during Covid‐19, of their culture being devalued and of the improvements in obstetric health care. We give thanks for their honesty and their witness to God’s strength in their lives.

They say: “God knows us in mately and we are special to God in our uniqueness. When we open the doors of our hearts to this truth everything in our life changes. We glow from within and we begin to treat others as beloved children of God. Through this Service we hope people will be spiritually upli ed as they come to trust the great love of God.”

World Day of Prayer is an international, inter‐church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers. The preparation for the day is vast. An international committee is based in New York and there are national committees in each participating country. Regional conferences meet to consider the service and then local groups make their plans.

The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 120 countries. It begins in Samoa and prayer travels throughout the world; through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas before finishing in American Samoa 38 hours later.

The 2025 World Day of Prayer event in our area will be held on Friday 7th March at St Richard's Church, Collingwood Road, Worthing, BN12 6HZ at 10.30am. The service is titled ‘I made you wonderful’ and there will be refreshments afterwards. All are welcome!

For further information and resources see the WDP website: wwdp.org.uk

Christmas at Ferring Probus

Handbells and a brass quintet heralded the arrival of Christmas for the Probus Group in Ferring. At the coﬀee morning on 3rd December, the members were delighted to welcome back the Oﬃngton Handbell Ringers. Christmas carols and popular Christmas music were played by the talented ringers. Each item was introduced by the Handbell team leader, David Gibbs.

On 18th December, the Probus Group had its Invita on Christmas Lunch. Nearly 50 members and guests gathered to celebrate the ﬁnal mee ng of 2024 and share a Christmas meal. Music was provided by a quintet of Salva on Army musicians under the leadership of Karen Kennard.

As members arrived for lunch, the band played tradi onal Christmas carols and songs. Following lunch, members enjoyed a short programme of Christmas readings, learnt the story behind

some Christmas tradi ons and sang a number of carols accompanied by the band. During the meal, a pictorial quiz was provided and the gathering ended with the tradi onal Christmas prize draw.

As a number of members commented on leaving Christmas bells and the Salva on Army band, “Now we know that Christmas is really on its way”.

If you would like more informa on about Ferring Probus Club, speak to our Secretary, Roger Lovell, on 07802 951061, or email rmlisnow@yahoo.co.uk. Or come to our next coﬀee morning at St Andrew’s Church Centre at 10am on 4th February Ferring Probus Club would like to wish everyone a healthy and peaceful 2025!

Happy February from St Andrews

by Rev’s Shirley Tupper

February always seems like an in‐between month to me. It neither has the new year inten ons of January nor the hopeful spring‐like quali es of March. So, I decided to do a li le research into February. I am not sure how accurate my reading has been but I discovered the following ideas.

The word February comes from the La n word februa, meaning to cleanse, and it was named a er the Roman fes val of puriﬁca on, February. However, in Anglo‐Saxon the name for February was Solmonath which some say means cake month and others mud month.

Usually, by February many of our New Year resolu ons are no longer and the inten on to live a cleaner, purer life and to not eat cake has long since gone. Our inten ons to walk more and to get out in the fresh air have been put oﬀ by the wet and the mud. A walk along the Rife requires a hosing down of wellies and dogs on our return. So, although not necessarily what was originally intended, I can see why the words cleaning (or cleansing), mud and cake all ﬁt for the month of February.

At St Andrews Church we do par cularly well at the cake ea ng. We have many wonderful cake makers who are happy to bake and share at our social events. The new list of social ac vi es for the coming months is now on the church website (www.standrewsferring.org.uk) and other events will be added as we go through the year. You are always welcome to join us, whether you are a regular church a endee or not. There is the op on to message via the website if you wish to ﬁnd out more. Alterna vely, come along to one of the Sunday services (8am or 9.30am) and we can chat through the events with you. Coﬀee is always served following the 9.30am service. I wish you a good February, not too muddy, not too much cleaning and lots of cake.

Pack of Lies

Based on a true story, FADS March produc on will be Pack of Lies, wri en by Hugh Whitemore and directed by Roy Stevens.

In 1961, Peter and Helen Kroger, two Americans living in the London suburb of Ruislip, were convicted of spying for the Russians. From these true facts, this powerful and moving drama provides the story and gives an account of the events leading up to their arrest.

The ac on centres on the totally unsuspec ng Jackson household. The Jacksons live opposite the Krogers, believing them to be a convivial Canadian couple and their closest friends. As the story unfolds, the Jackson’s life is sha ered as the truth about their much-loved friends is gradually revealed leaving them helpless in an alien, sordid world of decep on and treachery.

The produc on runs from 26th to 29th March at Ferring Village Hall. Evening shows start at 7.30pm with a Saturday ma nee at 2.30pm.

Tickets, priced at just £12 can be obtained online now from www. cketsource.co.uk/fad or for enquiries, call the box oﬃce helpline on 07392 502775.

Beneﬁts of Dental Implants

by Alex Thornton, Associate Den st, Ferring Dental Clinic

Maintaining good dental health is important not only for func on but also for well‐being. Whether due to decay, gum disease, or simply the natural ageing process, tooth loss can aﬀect your ability to eat, speak, and smile with conﬁdence.

Dental implants oﬀer several beneﬁts over other conven onal tooth replacement op ons.

Longevity and Durability One of the primary advantages of dental implants is their longevity. With proper care, they can last decades. Tradi onal dentures and bridges may need to be replaced every 5 to 10 years. This makes implants a great investment, par cularly for older adults who want to avoid ongoing dental work and the hassle of frequent adjustments.

Enhanced Appearance Dental implants look and feel just like natural teeth. The implant is placed securely in the jawbone, and the crown or tooth a ached to it is custom‐designed to blend seamlessly with your exis ng teeth. This makes dental implants a great op on for anyone looking to improve their smile, especially for those who feel self‐conscious about missing teeth.

Preserva on of Jawbone Health When a tooth is lost, the underlying bone can begin to deteriorate. Dental implants help prevent bone loss by s mula ng the jawbone, much like natural teeth do. This not only helps maintain the structure of your face but also reduces the risk of further dental issues down the line, such as dri ing of teeth and bite problems.

Comfort and Stability Unlike dentures, which can shi or become loose over me, dental implants oﬀer a stable, secure solu on. This means no more worrying about dentures slipping out of place when ea ng or speaking. The restored chewing ability allows you to enjoy a wide variety of foods without pain or diﬃculty. This can lead to be er nutri on, which is vital for maintaining your health.

Minimally Invasive. Whereas dental bridges and some mes dentures o en involve use and prepara on of the suppor ng teeth an implant is independent of the adjacent teeth.

This ensures the surrounding teeth remain untouched and healthy.

The process of ge ng dental implants involves a few stages but is generally straigh orward:

Consulta on and Planning – We begin by evalua ng your oral health and taking a CBCT scan (3D X‐ray) of your mouth and jaw to determine if you’re a good candidate for implants. We also discuss your goals and expecta ons for treatment.

Implant Placement – The implant itself is placed into the jawbone through a minor surgical procedure. This is typically done under local anaesthesia.

Healing and Osseointegra on – A er the implant is placed, the bone will gradually fuse with the implant (a process known as osseointegra on). Once fully healed, the implant will be as stable as a natural tooth.

Restora on – A custom‐made crown, bridge, or denture will be placed on the implant, giving you a fully func onal and beau ful smile.

While dental implants are a great op on for many pa ents, it’s essen al to consult with your den st to ensure they’re right for you. Factors like bone density and overall health can inﬂuence whether implants are a viable choice.

If you’re missing teeth and looking for a long‐term, reliable solu on, dental implants could be the answer. They offer a wide range of benefits, from improving your smile to restoring the func on and health of your mouth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your dental health, schedule a consulta on today, and let’s discuss how implants can help you smile with confidence again.

To book an appointment with Ferring Dental Prac ce, contact 01903 246858 or visit www.ferringdental.co.uk

Mushroom stroganoﬀ

Prepara on me: 10 mins

Cooking me: 20 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

1 onion, ﬁnely chopped

1 tbsp sweet paprika

2 garlic cloves, crushed

300g mixed mushrooms

150ml vegetable stock

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

3 tbsp sour cream

Small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large non‐s ck frying pan. Add the onions and so en for about 5 mins.

Add the paprika and garlic, then cook for 1 minute more. Roughly chop and add the mushrooms, then cook over a high heat, s rring o en, for about 5 minutes.

Pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil and allow to simmer un l the sauce thickens (5‐10 minutes). Remove from the heat and s r through the soured cream and most of the parsley.

Serve with rice (it goes par cularly well with brown or wild rice) s rring through the remaining chopped parsley just before pla ng the dish.

Ferring Gardening Club

It seems like a long me since the club was enjoying the Christmas get‐together prior to celebra ng the holiday season. All members that came along enjoyed the event and there were lively discussions about the answers to the quizzes.

St. Andrews church held a display of decorated Christmas trees, of which the club took part. The club’s tree was decorated with packets of seeds instead of the usual baubles and the overall eﬀect was impressive. Many of those who visited and saw the display commented on the novel approach the club had taken.

The ﬁrst mee ng of the new year was on the 2nd of January and our guest speaker was Mark Saunders, the Head Gardener of a private estate in Fi leworth. Mark has talked to the

club on a number of occasions about diﬀerent types of plants and projects he has been involved in over the years. His talk this me was on dahlias in par cular, given the me of year, how to look a er tubers prior to bringing them in to growth and subsequently plan ng out in the garden. He is also a keen photographer and this can be seen in the pictures of the dahlia varie es he showed. The club was informed that there are thousands of varie es of Dahlias and that approximately over one thousand are available in this country.

Our February mee ng is our AGM, at which the members will be provided with informa on and reports on 2024 and the plans for 2025. Members will have the opportunity to oﬀer sugges ons and comments on the informa on provided.

All of our mee ngs are held in the Village Hall. The fee for non‐members is £3, including refreshments, and all are welcome.

We are a friendly club and welcome visitors. If you are interested in joining us, either come along to one of our mee ngs or contact our Membership Secretary Gwen Newman on 01903 249655 or memsecfgc@gmail.com You can also ﬁnd us on Facebook under Ferring Gardening Club.

Snowdrops and Spring Flower Gardens

The Na onal Garden Scheme season gets oﬀ to a wonderful, bejewelled start with snowdrop and spring ﬂower gardens. From swathes of snowy white blooms to colourful mixtures of aconites, hellebores, iris and crocus under early blossom, there is a garden visit to li your spirits as the year begins.

Four inspira onal snowdrop gardens will be opening their gates in West Sussex this February and the award‐winning Crosslands Flower Nursery, Walberton, will be holding two‐hour tours of their three acres of glasshouses ﬁlled to the brim with Sussex‐grown alstroemeria. And this is just the beginning: 81 fabulous West Sussex gardens will welcome you over the next nine months, including 19 opening for the ﬁrst me.

Highdown Gardens

Highdown Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FB

h ps://ﬁndagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/6351/ highdown‐gardens

Thursday 13 February (10am‐4.30pm) and 1 May (10am‐8pm). Admission by dona on.

The Manor of Dean Tillington, Petworth, GU28 9AP

h ps://ﬁndagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/3616/ manor‐of‐dean

Sundays 2 February (2‐4pm), 9 March and 27 April (2‐5pm). Admission £5, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Teas. Visits also by arrangement 3 February to 18 May for groups of 20+.

To ﬁnd your perfect garden or to ﬁnd out more about the gardens featured below, visit www.ngs.org.uk, download the Na onal Garden Scheme app or pick up a free copy of The Sussex Na onal Garden Scheme Booklet available from February in many local stores, garden centres and libraries. The Old Vicarage

The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS h ps://ﬁndagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/ the‐old‐vicarage

Open every Thursday 6 February to 2 October (10am‐4pm) and Mondays 21 April, Monday 26 May, Sunday 27 July, Monday 25 August (10am‐5pm). Admission £8, children free. Pre‐booking is essen al, please visit the NGS website for informa on and booking. Homemade teas. Visits also by arrangement 17 March to 2 October for groups of 12 to 30. No private group visits on Thursdays.

Sandhill Farm House

Nyewood Road, Rogate, Petersﬁeld, GU31 5HU h ps://ﬁndagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/19183/ sandhill‐farm‐house

Open Sunday 9 February (12‐4pm), Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April (1‐4pm) and Sunday 27th April (2‐5pm). Admission £8, children free. Pay on the day. Homemade teas.

Crosslands Flower Nursery

Barnham Lane, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0AX

h ps://ﬁndagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45634/ crosslands‐ﬂower‐nursery

Thursday 20 February, Tuesdays 4 and 11 March (10am‐12pm) Admission £10, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website (essen al). Visits also by arrangement 3 February to 28 March for groups of 10 to 30.

With record dona ons in 2024, the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes is evident. Last year was another landmark year for the Na onal Garden Scheme, with the charity dona ng a record £3,501,227 from the 2024 garden opening season. The impact of these dona ons to our major nursing and health beneﬁciaries means that thousands of people who live with health condi ons such as cancer or Parkinson’s, who have poor mental health, or who struggle ﬁnancially as unpaid carers have been supported by our funding of the nurses, health professionals and case workers who support them.

Our funding has also provided support to those in the gardens and health sector along with community gardens and supported gardeners through traineeships.

Oh We Do Like to be Beside the Seaside

Ferring History Group December Christmas Social and Talk

The popular Christmas Social was once more at capacity, with the members enjoying an excellent buﬀet and company. Ian Gledhill provided a lively and illumina ng talk on the history of how the seaside became a popular holiday des na on and in par cular our own coastal towns.

Ian transported us back to the 18th century when Dr Richard Russell, a physician residing in Lewes, advocated sea bathing ‘to take the waters’ in Brighthelmston (now known as Brighton) as a form of treatment for his pa ents.

A mere nine‐hour journey from London did not deter the prospec ve bathers, par cularly a er George, the Prince Regent, built the Royal Pavilion and made Brighthelmston a fashionable place to be seen. Bathing was strictly segregated, with women using bathing machines wheeled into the sea and deposited therea er to protect their modesty while the men bathed nude. Most people could not swim and required assistance from a dedicated group of women known as ‘dippers’. They assisted the bathers by holding them in the sea.

The trend con nued during Queen Victoria’s reign. A bathing machine was used at Osborne House beach and can be seen there today. Her husband Prince Albert encouraged their

children to swim and trips to the beach became a frequent ac vity.

By the 1850s, the railway provided easy and inexpensive access for the masses to go to the seaside. Entertainment and amusement was now required, which led to the concept of the pier. Piers were built for promenading but also housed kiosks to buy food and trinkets and in later years theatres were added.

The two piers at Brighton were discussed with a wonderful photograph of the West Pier in its heyday, sadly now derelict.

The pier at Worthing opened to the public in 1862. It suﬀered storm damage in 1913 and in 1933 a ﬁre. It was rebuilt in 1935. In recent mes it has been closed for urgent repairs.

We learnt there was to be a sister pier in West Worthing with a hotel nearby to accommodate the masses of holidaymakers. The hotel was to be called the ‘Imperial Hotel’, but the pier never materialised. We know the hotel as ‘Dolphin Lodge’ at the end of Grand Avenue.

Ian concluded his talk with reference to the infamous seaside landladies. O en formidable, they ruled their lodgings with a rod of iron.

Residents were not allowed to stay in the rooms during the day regardless of the weather and extra charges were made for bathing and ‘use of the cruet’ at 6d.

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An ques and Collectors Fairs, Rus ngton

Arun Fairs is delighted to highlight some of the new stallholders currently selling at its two An ques & Collectors events held at the Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton on the ﬁrst Sunday of every month and at Emsworth Community Centre on the second Sunday of every month.

The stalls booked for 2025 are more varied than ever and include auto‐memorabilia, prints/pen and ink/ pictures, French, African and Oriental, vintage, costumes and haberdashery, vinyl records, coins, badges, toys, postcards, books, militaria, jewellery, 20th century glass and po ery, small furniture, stamps, silver, Ephemera, pain ngs, engravings and curios!

In fact, over 30 stallholders of varied and interes ng an ques and collectables will be trading at the Rus ngton event with over 40 sellers at Emsworth.

Events such as these would not be possible without some superb catering, so we are pleased to say that we oﬀer great hot and cold refreshments and homemade lunches to keep you going throughout the day along with free on‐site and local car parking available.

Both fairs will be open from 10am to 3.30pm with just £1 entrance (early trade 9am).The Rus ngton An ques and Collectors Fair is at The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB on the ﬁrst Sunday of every month.

For more informa on, please contact 07563 589725 or email silkroad@b nternet.com

Angmering Camera Club

Friendly People Who Take Pictures

We are a small, friendly camera club in Angmering, whose members have a range of photographic experience from beginners to advanced amateurs.

The aim of the club is to encourage the development and enjoyment of photography through talks, presentations, prac cal workshops and ﬁeld trips, without an overbearing emphasis on compe ons. It was founded in 2010 and over the years has had a small but ac ve membership from Angmering, Rus ngton, East Preston, Li lehampton and Worthing. The club meets from 7pm to 9pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from September to the end of May. Visitors are always welcome.

Angmering Camera Club has a presence on Facebook, Flickr and Instagram in addi on to our website, www.angmeringcameraclub.co.uk

The club holds an annual exhibi on of members’ work in September, displayed at the Angmering Community Centre. This is a fes val of photography that presents work submi ed by members without any constraints, capturing places, me, emo ons, and events. The work submi ed is chosen by each photographer, so what they want to display is displayed.

The club owns studio ﬂash equipment and a high‐quality digital projector funded by charitable trusts. Field trips are arranged from me to me, which include going to local events and visi ng Na onal Trust proper es, as well as local parks and the countryside.

The club is involved in a number of projects in the village community including the Angmering Cycling Club. Members also regularly par cipate in and cover events run by the Angmering Twinning Associa on, Angmering Parish Council and St Margaret’s Church.

An ongoing club project involves the recording/ photographing of the refurbishment and development of Highdown Gardens, as part of its Na onal Lo ery Heritage Fund Project.

Please contact us if you are interested in joining. You are welcome to come along as a visitor before signing up. More members are always welcome, whatever your experience. You don’t need ‘fancy’ equipment and some members are now using smartphones the quality they can produce is quite remarkable.

The photo top was taken at our club’s Christmas mee ng and inset is All about Magazine’s editor Helen Holt, which was taken at Angmering Revealed in September.

Some members s ll work and some are re red, so the commi ee running the club use their best endeavours to sa sfy the needs and wishes of all members.

Further informa on can be obtained from the Secretary, Vanessa Trownson. Please email angmeringcameraclub@gmail.com

The Importance of Eye Health Checks

highlighted by World Glaucoma Week

The recent success of Chris McCausland in 2024’s Strictly Come Dancing has raised awareness of the challenges faced by those living with sight loss and should remind us all of the importance of a ending regular eye health checks.

From 9th to 15th March 2025, World Glaucoma Week focuses once again on reminding us, our family and friends to pop a date in the diary for an eye health check‐up. This vital check can detect a number of condi ons and prevent avoidable sight loss.

4Sight Vision Support is suppor ng World Glaucoma Week, a global ini a ve organised by the World Glaucoma Associa on with the aim of aler ng everyone to have regular eye and op c nerve checks to detect glaucoma as early as possible. It is a chronic, progressive, degenera ve disorder of the op c nerve that produces characteris c visual ﬁeld damage and is the second cause of blindness, and importantly, it is irreversible. In its early stages, it is asymptoma c and if untreated it may progress to blindness. 4Sight Vision Support provides support and specialist informa on to blind and sight‐impaired residents throughout West Sussex, including many people living with glaucoma. In the case of glaucoma, with early treatment, the damage may be limited and sight may be saved.

4Sight Vision Support CEO Kirs e Thomas added, “We hope that raising awareness of glaucoma will encourage all of us to have a regular eye health check. Even those living

with vision loss should con nue to do so as checking for further changes in the eyes can help make the best use of remaining vision and prevent any unnecessary further sight loss.”

This photograph of 4Sight Vision Support’s Head Oﬃce illustrates how glaucoma can cause loss of peripheral vision of sight over me.

To ﬁnd out more about glaucoma and the importance of taking care of our sight, call 01243 828555 or visit www.4sight.org.uk

For more details about World Glaucoma Week, visit www.worldglaucomaweek.org

In addi on, please contact 4SVS if you’d like to ﬁnd out more about our social and walking groups in your local area.

The Joys of Solo Travel:

Discover the World on Your Terms by Hayley’s

Tailor‐Made Travel, East Preston

Solo travel oﬀers an empowering way to explore at your own pace, indulge in your interests, and create unforge able memories. It’s not just for singles, it’s for anyone seeking freedom, adventure, or me for self‐reﬂec on.

With its growing popularity, many tour operators now reduce or waive single supplements or organise group holidays for solo travellers tailored by age range, ﬁtness and interest. There really is something for everyone. The world is more accessible than ever, opening doors to adventures for people from all walks of life.

Why Travel Solo?

1. Freedom and Flexibility: Your choice, your trip! You decide how long you spend at your favourite café, market, or museum.

2. Self‐Discovery: Time away from the usual rou ne lets you reﬂect on your goals and dreams. Solo trips o en leave you feeling more conﬁdent and self‐aware.

3. Mee ng New People: Travelling solo opens the door to mee ng locals and fellow travellers. Whether it’s over a shared dinner or a group tour, the connec ons you make can be so rewarding.

Ka e from Middleton‐on‐Sea travelled on a solo trip to Sri Lanka, read her trip highlights:

“I met amazing, like‐minded people and it was life‐changing! I quickly realised struggles are universal, and everyone’s journey is unique. My tour group was aged 30‐50 (mine: 33‐49), and a pre‐trip survey matched us with compa ble roommates based on habits like snoring, air‐con preferences, and morning rou nes. We bonded in a WhatsApp group before the trip and since returning three of us met in London for the weekend. I stay connected with the rest and cannot wait for my next adventure!”

Where Could Solo Travel Take You?

Classic Touring: See mul ple des na ons in one trip with a knowledgeable Holiday Guide.

 USA Highlights: Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Route 66.

 Australia’s Wonders: Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, and the Outback.

 European Escapes: Italy’s art ci es, Greek islands, or Spain’s coastline.

No‐Fly Adventures: Prefer not to ﬂy? Explore the UK and nearby European gems by train, coach, or on foot.

 UK Getaways: Bath’s Georgian elegance, Edinburgh’s royal charm, or Stra ord‐upon‐Avon’s Shakespearean history.

 Walking Holidays: Reconnect with nature in the Lake District or Scotland’s Highlands.

 European Rail: Take the Eurostar to Paris or visit Monet’s Garden.

Fes ve Breaks: Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a special getaway.

 Prague’s Christmas Markets: A fes ve fairytale experience.

 Northern Cyprus: Winter sunshine and cultural delights.

 UK Charm: Enjoy Oxford, Brighton, or Stra ord‐upon‐Avon during the fes ve season.

Walking and Wildlife: Combine ac vity with nature for an unforge able trip.

 Walking Trails: Cornwall’s drama c coastline or the Amalﬁ Coast’s cliﬀs.

 Wildlife Wonders: Watch whales in Alaska or spot South Africa’s Big Five.

Solo travel is a chance to discover the world on your terms, make lifelong memories, and grow in ways you never imagined. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxa on, or connec on, the world is wai ng for you.

For advice and more details, contact Hayley’s Tailor‐Made Travel: 07900 688 610, hayleyb@travelfourseasons.co.uk www.travelfourseasons.co.uk/hayleyb

Worthing Fes val handed over to the community

A er two successful years, Worthing Borough Council has handed the town’s summer me celebra on of arts and culture over to the community.

Prepara ons for next year’s new‐look Worthing Fes val are now underway, with local crea ves having taken on the management of the celebra on for the ﬁrst me. The fes val was inspired by conversa ons between the council and the town’s arts community, who were looking for a way to shine a light on the wealth of crea ve talent that Worthing has to oﬀer.

A mul ‐arts fes val was decided upon and brought to life by Time for Worthing, the council's oﬃcial tourism arm.

Following a huge eﬀort from the fes val’s organisers, the inaugural celebra on took place in June 2023 and saw dozens of events covering music, art, heritage, comedy and family entertainment take place across the town.

More than 14,000 visitors were es mated to have visited the town centre over the eight‐day celebra on and the council was overwhelmed by the support for a second fes val following feedback from the town’s businesses and crea ve community.

This summer the town hosted an even bigger celebra on, featuring more than 100 events registered over two weeks in June. Thousands of locals and people from outside the region visited the town to enjoy live entertainment, talks, crea ve sessions and more.

To help the fes val grow year on year, the council has invited a group of the town’s arts community to take over its direc on. It had always been intended that the fes val would be owned by the community once it had

become well‐established, but council oﬃcers and members will con nue to oﬀer support to the new organisers.

Councillor Dom Ford, Worthing’s cabinet member for communi es, culture and leisure, said: “We’ve had a blast organising the fes val with our talented arts community, but we feel that now is the right me for it to be owned and developed by the town.

“I would like to thank everyone that has been involved in helping the fes val go from an idea to a celebra on hos ng more than 100 events it’s testament to the amazing crea ves and venues we have across Worthing.

“I can’t wait to see what the community does next with the fes val and look forward to a ending many events next summer.”

Jennifer Le , member of The Worthing Fes val Group and co‐founder of Hand Brew Co, said: “The commi ee would like to thank Worthing Borough Council for their hard work producing the fes val over the last two years. We look forward to growing a successful, community‐led celebra on for residents, businesses and those visi ng our vibrant town. Our aim is to showcase the very best of Worthing and beyond.”

Local ar sts are being invited to create bold, vibrant artwork to represent the community‐run fes val’s ﬁrst year. To ﬁnd out more and apply by the 1st January 2026 deadline, visit: h ps://worthingfes val.org.uk

The Future of Colonnade House

as a crea ve hub

Worthing Borough Council is oﬀering the ar s c community the chance to help develop innova ve ways to ensure that Colonnade House con nues to act as a successful hub for the town’s crea ves for years to come.

Working in partnership with the Adur and Worthing Trust, in 2016 the council transformed the historic building into a welcoming mul purpose venue that provides aﬀordable workspaces for the crea ve community and galleries showcasing the work of local, regional and na onal ar sts.

The council wants to sustain Colonnade House’s success at bringing crea ves and the community together and suppor ng future growth, but it needs to ﬁnd new funding opportuni es to con nue that work.

Currently, the council financially supports the Adur and Worthing Trust in managing Colonnade House. Like many local councils, Worthing Borough Council is facing tough pressures due to significant reduc ons in the central government grant over many years, challenges from infla on and cost of living pressures, and is exploring ways to work with the community to ensure the long‐term success of cultural projects in the town.

Over the next few months, the council will work with the Adur and Worthing Trust to secure addi onal funding to con nue Colonnade House’s current opera ng model and explore new partnerships with other trusts, benefactors, or organisa ons.

As a council for the community, Worthing Borough Council is keen to include

the ar s c community in cultural events, and has announced plans to hand over the direc on of the Worthing fes val to crea ve groups.

A consulta on launched in January this year gives crea ves, businesses and poten al partners a chance to learn more about how Colonnade House currently operates and express an interest in helping the council ﬁnd innova ve ways to support and fund it.

Councillor Dom Ford, Worthing’s cabinet member for communi es, culture and leisure, said: “Colonnade House is extremely important to the local crea ve community in Worthing. We are commi ed to working together with the community to ﬁnd a way to ensure that it con nues to thrive for years to come.”

The council will keep residents updated on how to get involved on its social media channels and via Colonnade House’s newsle er, which you can sign up for here: www.colonnadehouse.co.uk/contact

Raj Raju

PCSO East Preston

Raj works as a Police Community Support Oﬃcer for Sussex police, and has been in the role for nearly four years. As part of his role, he maintains a good rela onship with the residents and businesses of Rus ngton, East Preston and Ferring villages. He also has an addi onal role as a Community Engagement Advisor for Black, Asian, and ethnic community group. Prior to this role, he worked as a health care worker in various care se ngs, and this helped him to safeguard the most vulnerable people in the community. His current role helps him to interact and meet with diﬀerent people on a daily basis and most importantly, his presence in the community acts as a deterrent to prevent crime. Although PCSOs deal with low‐level crime, their presence in the community provides reassurance to residents. Part of his job is to visit business owners in Rus ngton and listen to their concerns. He is regularly in touch with local parish councils and a ends parish mee ngs.

What do you like best about Ferring? I like Ferring village due to its loca on, there are various access routes to west and east, so that I can avoid traﬃc during peak mes. It also has a variety of local shops, which helps people to avoid travelling long distances.

What do you like least about Ferring? There is not enough free parking spaces for customers and residents have to park on the yellow lines, thus it causes inconvenience.

If you could change anything about Ferring, what would it be? I would like to see more of the younger genera on join local sports clubs. This requires addi onal facili es to a ract

youth, but it may reduce youth an social behaviour. Addi onally, local shops need support by providing more car parking facili es.

What is your earliest memory?

I s ll recall my nursery days where I had a joyful me with the other children and teachers. Although it is faint memory, I can remember being told oﬀ for not doing homework. I was reluctant to go to nursery to begin with, but my parents s ll dragged me out from home. I believe this has now passed down to my son because he had trouble coping during his ﬁrst few days in nursery.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be ﬁghter pilot when I was a teenager, possibly inﬂuenced by Hollywood movies. For this reason, I joined the student cadet force in school and college where I learned leadership skills and discipline. I am s ll passionate about watching air shows and displays and s ll have some regrets for not joining the force.

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought (not including property)?

I recently bought iPhone 15 plus, although not tech savvy, I like some of the features like quick browsing, long ba ery life and that it can be used as a tracking device. It cost me around £750 and hope it lasts for another few years.

Which living person do you most admire?

As an amateur cricketer, I admire re red Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who is the reason for my passion in cricket. Sachin started his cricke ng career for India at aged 16 and broke many records in interna onal cricket. Surprisingly, he s ll holds some of the records, such as the most centuries and most runs in interna onal cricket. At the age of 19, he became the ﬁrst overseas born player to represent Yorkshire County team. Sachin also played for MCC at Lords and played charity matches to raise money for good causes.

What was your ﬁrst car and your favourite thing about it? My ﬁrst car was a Kia Rio, which was good decent car and helped to save money

on fuel. I had it for a good few years and was impressed with the company oﬀering seven years warranty for all their cars. I liked this car because of its sleek look hatchback‐style and it needed li le maintenance.

What is your favourite city in the world? It is hard to pick one from the many ci es I have been to, but based on my recent experience, I would say Dubai because of its fast development in recent years. The infrastructure and tourist a rac ons there a ract people from across the world. It has the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and provides ideal opportuni es to experience desert safaris and the chance to buy world‐class products.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? My version of happiness would be spending a holiday with my family, so that I do not have to think about what is happening in other parts of the world. I believe it is so important to invest plenty of me in our families and rela onships, which helps to relieve stress from our daily lives, jobs or ac vi es.

Terry Clough Choir Christmas Concert

Reviewed by Jan Garland

Thanks go to Anne Robinson who is the musical director, conductor and is responsible for the musical arrangements she is deﬁnitely NOT the weakest link and has been with the choir for some 21 years. There is also a fantas c pianist, Jenny Jeﬀreys. Thank you to both ladies who must be so proud of themselves. The choir would not exist without their commitment and tenacity.

The whole choir, who were all wearing white, red and black, opened with the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, leading to Ding Dong Merrily on High and then

The Colours of Christmas (wri en by John Ru er) sung by Maralyn Ca erill, Julie Applet and Leslie Louis.

Li le Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth by Anne Robinson (yes, she sings as well) with Roland Silcox. I was surprised to hear Anne sugges ng that this was like a duet by David Bowie and Bing Crosby – you can work out who is who!? It was a deligh ul performance.

Jingle Bells by Fran Potel‐Seince and Steve Howells, was sung in French, German and English. It was an explosive, really upli ing and funny performance.

Candlelight Carol by Chris ne Wilding playing the ﬂute and Leslie Louis playing the Piano.

Mele Kalikimaka (which is Hawaiian for Merry Christmas) was sung by Valerie Simpson. Not only does she sing, but she dances, too, with the hula hula ou it Hawaiian Style!

Hallelujah was due to be sung by Denise O'Boyle and Sheila Fenton, but it was sadly postponed as Denise was unwell. We hope she is on the road to recovery.

Other hymns and carols included We Three Kings, swingin’ style – unique indeed. Do You Hear What I Hear? Sung powerfully, and The Greatest Gi , led by Roland and an outstanding piano.

The commitment and dedica on of the choir and their harmony must be acknowledged. The concert was outstanding.

Everyone sang White Christmas, which was a ﬁ ng tribute to Colin Oliver‐Redgate, a choir member who sadly passed away recently. A kind man who, when singing in the concert, was dressed up as Father Christmas – not the real one, of course! He was well‐known within the Ferring Community.

The 12 Days of Christmas were sung with the help and support of the audience, who tried their very best! Lynda Gould was given the role of a Partridge in a Pear Tree, along with Dexter, a young lad from the audience.

As a footnote, the choir is happy to perform for other chari es and groups within Ferring for a small dona on.

The Ferring Re rement Club would welcome you to become a member, and they take this opportunity to wish you a very happy, healthy New Year. Here’s to peace and love in this troublesome world.

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Beneﬁts of Home Automa on

Smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, offering security, comfort and energy efficiency. So just what are the benefits of home automa on?

Un l recently, home automa on using integrated smart technology seemed like science ﬁc on, but with advances in AI technology and the rollout of high‐speed broadband and smartphones, it is becoming a reality, oﬀering convenience, safety, comfort and even adding to the value of our homes.

Smart home technology

A smart home allows homeowners the chance to control many aspects of their home, including the temperature, lights, blinds, security cameras and integrated appliances remotely via their smartphone, tablet or computer. Smart technology allows you to record a TV show on a smart TV from a hundred miles away; it lets you see who has rung your doorbell and is outside your home from your workplace; it lets you set the washing machine to do the laundry while you are out; set your hea ng to come on at a speciﬁc me to suit you; and it enables you to water your garden while you are away.

Smart security and ligh ng

Many people choose home automa on for the security it can aﬀord your property whether you are home or away. Smart doorbells have become more and more popular as useful ways of making your home feel safer. Even if you are inside your home, when the doorbell rings you can use your phone to see who is there and choose whether to answer the door. You can even speak to someone at your door through this smart technology. This is par cularly useful for vulnerable people. Smart security systems can also incorporate many other devices, including mo on detectors, wireless cameras and smoke detectors.

Smart ligh ng systems are also an eﬀec ve security feature and so much more so as they interact with their environment and the people in them.

Smart Comfort

Over recent years, smart thermostats have revolu onised home hea ng and cooling, saving customers valuable pounds and improving comfort. There are numerous op ons with some smart thermostats being smarter than others. A basic system simply controls the hea ng or cooling in a home remotely, while top‐of‐the‐range models oﬀer many more op ons, including security, smart speakers, air quality and energy‐use monitors.

Smart Home Cleaning

Smart home cleaning is the future of household cleaning. With the advent of technology, we can now automate and op mise our cleaning tasks like never before. The use of sensors, robots, and smart cleaners that are connected to the internet can revolu onise the way we clean our homes. From robo c vacuum cleaners to smart refuse bins, these devices can perform various cleaning tasks without human interven on.

Smart Entertainment

An integrated smart home entertainment system can really expand your leisure experience. By linking numerous devices, such as TVs and smart speakers, you can create mul ‐room entertainment that moves with you as you move around your home. You don’t have to stop enjoying a song playing in the kitchen if you go into the lounge, and you don’t have to turn the sound up in the kitchen so you can hear it in the lounge, the song can follow you from a device in the kitchen to the lounge! Likewise, with a TV show you are watching in one room while wan ng to move to another! The possibili es of smart leisure are endless Whether it is comfort, security or fun, home automa on really can make your life be er.

The Cri c

Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next ﬁlm, The Cri c, on Friday 14th February.

The magniﬁcent Ian McKellen plays Jimmy Erskine, the Daily Chronicle’s theatre cri c, known for his savage reviews and feared by thespians!

When the Daily Chronicle’s new owner expects kinder reviews, his response is vicious. A vulnerable starlet (Gemma Arterton), a lovelorn newspaperman (Mark Strong), and even Jimmy’s live‐in “Secretary”, Tom (Alfred Enock), are all collateral damage in his Machiavellian scheme to survive.

The film will be shown at Ferring Village Hall. Tickets are £6 and available at the North Ferring Co‐Op, the Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Ticket price includes tea, coffee or a so drink, and biscuits. Doors open at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start 2025 film dates

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dispose of them safely in 2025

Across the UK, over 700 fires were caused by residents putting batteries in their household recycling or general waste bins in 2022. As we welcome the New Year, many of us are looking to clear out old, unwanted items. But don't forget to dispose of all kinds of batteries, including those hidden batteries inside electric toothbrushes, toys and more, safely.

It’s easy to do the right thing, put your ba eries in a box or drawer, and never in the bin. Then drop them off at your local supermarket, electrical retailer, nearest Recycling Centre, or use your local district and borough's free ba ery collec on (where available). Adur and Worthing, Crawley, Horsham, and Mid‐Sussex offer kerbside collec ons for ba eries but they all collect these slightly differently, so please visit our website for more informa on: www.westsussex.gov.uk/land‐waste‐and‐housing/waste‐and‐recycling/recycling‐and‐waste‐preven on

Don’t forget about vapes! Looking to quit smoking in 2025? Vapes also contain ba eries so it is important they are disposed of safely, too. Vapes can be disposed of at our Recycling Centres in the designated container. Alterna vely, all of the district and boroughs in West Sussex will collect these as part of their kerbside small electrical collec ons.

Worthing Reuse Shop

Our second reuse shop at the Worthing Recycling Centre on Willowbrook Road opened last month. This ini a ve is part of our commitment to reducing waste and promo ng reuse across the county. Following the success of the ﬁrst reuse shop at Billingshurst Recycling Centre, which has saved over 51 tonnes of materials for reuse since its launch in March 2022, the Worthing shop aims to build on this.

You do not need to book to visit the new Worthing reuse shop as it can be accessed without entering the Recycling Centre. To donate, however, you will need to book an appointment. Appointments can be made online here. Please note that dona ons need to be in good working order as shop staﬀ cannot repair or refurbish items.

The shops are able to accept:

 Board games and puzzles

 Books

 Children’s toys

 Computer games

 Crockery (for example, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses and teapots)

 DVDs, CDs and records

 Internal and external furniture (for example, chairs, tables and desks)

 Pots and pans

 Silverware

 Tools and toolboxes

 and more…

Both reuse shops operate ﬁve‐days‐a‐week, year‐round:

The Billingshurst reuse shop is closed on Thursday and Friday.

The Worthing reuse shop is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, even during extended summer hours at the recycling centre.

For more informa on about the shops and other Recycling Centre reuse ini a ves, visit our website.

The Beach Club Li lehampton: Crea ng Memories by the Shore

At The Beach Club Li lehampton, our mission is simple: to create a welcoming space where the community comes together to enjoy the best food, drink, and entertainment. Located on the seafront, halfway between Li lehampton and Rus ngton, we strive to be a place where people can connect, celebrate, and create las ng memories.

We open at 7am every day, making us the perfect spot for a post‐beach walk breakfast. From Thursday to Sunday, we stay open into the evening, oﬀering a deligh ul evening dining experience, now featuring our new tapas selec on and Sunday Roasts.

We cater to everyone — from families seeking a relaxing tea a er a visit to the Wave, to young professionals enjoying Friday nights with bespoke cocktails and live music. With themed party nights, live performances, and seasonal celebra ons, we bring energy and excitement to the Arun district's social scene. We are commi ed to enhancing the community experience. This includes collabora ng with local talent, suppor ng small businesses, and providing a space for

local clubs to benefit from everything the coast has to offer. We also have an onsite Beach Watersports Team (in collabora on with Duotone) that offers ac vi es like kitesurfing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding. While relaxing in the Club, you’ll o en spot adventurers out on the water, enjoying the sea and wind. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and experience everything The Beach Club Li lehampton has to off

Small and Large Screen Entertainment

this February

With new releases and returning favourites, February is a great me for those who enjoy curling up at home in front of the TV or a night out at their local cinema.

February evenings are long, but with so many great tv programmes, some outstanding live spor ng events returning this month, and some excellent new movie releases, there is something for everyone. These are some of my highlights.

Large Screen

Captain America: Brave New World

Eagerly an cipated for release on 14th February and starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson the new Captain America, taking over from Chris Evans, this is the fourth movie in the Marvel series. Viewers will remember Wilson as the Avenger Falcon. In true Captain America style, following the elec on of Thaddeus Ross (played by Harrison Ford) Wilson ﬁnds himself tasked to uncover the masterminds of a major interna onal incident.

Love Hurts

This quirky and exci ng comedy ac on movie is directed by Jonathan Eusebio and starring Ke Huy Quan as a realtor who is drawn back into a life of crime that he thought he’d le as his crime‐lord brother makes him confront his past.

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

TV Highlights

The Six Na ons and Super Bowl LIX

As an unashamed sports fan, February has two mega tv events from either side of the Atlan c to enjoy. Saturday 1st sees 2024 Rugby Union champions Ireland play England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in what is set to be the heavyweight match of the Six Na ons tournament. Kick oﬀ 4.45pm on ITV1.

American Football’s Super Bowl LIX takes place on 9th February from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and is on Sky Sports NFL Channel. Neutral observers are once again hoping for a nailbiter a er Kansas City edged the 49ers last year.

The Summer I turned Pre y Series 3 – Prime Video

The fourth instalment of Helen Fielding’s hilarious comedy is set for a Valen nes Day release and sees Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson reprise their roles. The story picks up with Bridget now in her ﬁ ies and widowed a er the death of Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Bridget is a mum of two and begins an o en‐hilarious rela onship with a much younger man, played by the in‐vogue actor Leo Woodall.

Romance and beau ful scenery abound as the third instalment of Jenny Han’s trilogy con nues to follow New England teenager Belly Conklin’s ﬂourishing from awkward child to stunning young woman and her love of two teenage brothers who she has holidayed with at their idyllic beachside home at Cousins Beach since a child. Will season three see Belly with brooding Conrad or outgoing Jeremiah?

Silent Witness, Season 28 – BBC TV

Emilia Fox and David Caves reprise their roles as Dr Nikki Alexander and Jack Hodgson in the ever‐popular BBC TV show, which returns once again, with iconic Maggie Steed (recently seen in the excellent Rivals on Disney+) joining the cast. With ﬁve new stories spread over ten episodes, the opener is the disturbing mystery of an elderly woman whose body is discovered in a cave.

Ferring Carpet Bowls

The Ferring Carpet Bowls Club Commi ee extend wishes for a happy new year to all members, past and present.

This year got off to an exci ng start with the commencement of the Winter League in January. This much‐an cipated tournament promises to be an enthralling compe on with a high standard of bowling ensured. Then, in February, the club will enjoy the Annual Luncheon, which will be held again this year at the Ardington Hotel in Worthing. It is an opportunity for members to get together because of people playing different sessions on different days, and have conversa ons and perhaps debate issues of the day. The Commi ee feel that this is an important event and should be supported as much as possible.

The Club con nue to play at the Barn a ached to the English Martyrs Church in Goring on Monday (2‐4pm); Tuesday (10.30am‐12.30pm and 2‐4pm) and Wednesday (10am‐noon).

If you would like more informa on then please call Paul Hayman on 01903 245023 or Maggie Doyle on 01903 386333. Alterna vely, you can see the club’s no ces in the library and on the village green no ce board.

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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.

Fiona has lived in Worthing for the last 20 years and has worked in the funeral profession since 2014 whilst also juggling a busy family home. She joined the team in 2018 and is very proud to be helping families in the areas around her office in Goring-by-Sea. She enjoys long country walks with her dog and has an ambition to own of a pair of working Shire Horses.