All About Ferring March 2025 (5) by allaboutwestsussex

MARCH 2025

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.

April 2025 deadlines

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

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 our March issue.

William Wordsworth wrote so beautifully about one of the iconic symbols of March, the daffodil, ‘fluttering and dancing in the breeze… Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.’ Indeed, to many it is the golden trumpets of the daffodil which announce to the world the arrival of spring.

Due to a late Easter this year, Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day falls in March on Tuesday 4th March. Schools will celebrate World Book Day on 6th March and the clocks will go forward in the early hours of Mothering Sunday on 30th March, so don’t be late to meet your Mum!

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There is plenty going on in our local areas as usual, check out our What’s On pages and the website. Please do add your events to our website and then they will appear in the magazine too and don’t forget to use the local advertised in this magazine as without there would be no magazine.

Community Boardwalk has become a reality on

East Preston Beach

The seeds of this project were sown back in 2014 when the initial planning application was submitted but rejected. The idea was resurrected by the late Alan Hultquist, Chairman of the East Preston Disability Action Group who asked Roy Allen, a retired engineer, to prepare plans for the scheme. Sea Road Beach Access Ltd (a not‐for‐profit company) was set up to procure and install the boardwalk.

On 16th February 2024, planning permission was granted and finally we could start to raise funds.

Over 100 donations, including one from the Ashfield Trust, enabled materials for the foundation modules to be purchased. The kind loan of the Coastal Caravan Park compound by Zoë and Philip Steel enabled 29 pre‐fabricated modules to be assembled by volunteers before Christmas.

The decking boards were purchased with a second donation from the Ashfield Trust. Cloud 9 generously dug the foundation trench at no cost starting on 27th January and volunteers installed the modules in two days.

Local residents contributed their time, money and skills to move tonnes of materials, work in all weathers and finance the project. Thank you all so much!

For more information contact SeaRoadBeachAccess@icloud.com

Rooﬁng services and repairs in Sussex

Best Choice Roofing, Angmering‐based for 17 years and now located in Pulborough, has been a family‐run business since 1991. Marc Ridpath heads up the team that covers West Sussex with a broad range of pitched and flat roofing services.

We have the personable approach of a small company backed with 50+ years of experience in our team of roofers. We can do everything from minor roof repairs and installing fascias and soﬃts to conservatory roof replacements. Areas covered by our roofers include Horsham, Storrington and Worthing, but we also oﬀer services to customers in other loca ons across the county such as Angmering, Billingshurst, East Preston, Petworth and Steyning, to name just a few. No ma er how small or big the job mightbe, you can rely on us to turn up promptly, work professionally and treat your property with respect.

Because we live in the area where we work, Best Choice Rooﬁng takes pride in its trustworthy delivery of installa ons, roof repairs, conservatory roof replacements, chimney repairs, leadwork and more.

From a single gu er clip to a new roof, including insurance work, we grow our reputa on by making you the most important person in our business.

Buy with Conﬁdence: Trading Standards Approved

Buywithconﬁdence.gov.uk oﬀers more than personal opinion and hearsay — their members, of which Best Choice Roofers are one, are rigorously ve ed to make sure they meet high standards.

What is Buy With Conﬁdence?

It is an online directory where you can ﬁnd trustworthy local traders who are Trading Standards Approved. Trading Standards have assessed, ve ed and approved all the businesses on the scheme.

Recommenda ons

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Chimney Lead Replacement Excellent work. Quote was compe ve, even with requirement for scaﬀolding. Communica on before work commenced was mely. Job completed as per quote. Very sa sﬁed with everything.

Call Marc for more informa on 0800 7561372 or visit www.bestchoicerooﬁng.co.uk

News from Ferring Parish Council

Shortly, the annual Council Tax no ﬁca on will be dropping through le erboxes. Part of this charge is made up of a local precept set by Ferring Parish Council and collected on our behalf by Arun District Council.

Ferring Parish Council sets its precept for the forthcoming ﬁnancial year in January. The precept provides the vast majority of the council’s income for the year. It enables us to deliver parish council services, maintain and enhance the village environment, take forward projects and provide for the day to day running costs of the Parish Council.

We recognise that the cost of living has impacted residents and District Council and County Council budgets. It was therefore resolved at the Parish Council Full Council mee ng on 20th January 2025, that the Parish Council would maintain its current precept level without any increase for the upcoming ﬁnancial year, despite increasing costs.

Based on a zero‐percentage increase in the parish precept of £93,184 and calculated by Arun District Council and adjusted for the Tax Base ﬁgure (the current registered number of contribu ng dwellings), the Band D Council Tax contribu on for the year 2025‐2026 will be £37.62. This is actually a 3.12% reduc on on 2024‐2025 rate of £38.83.

The changes to other charges that make up the total Council Tax bill will be publicised by Arun and West Sussex Councils in due course.

CPR and AED Familiarisa on Sessions

In late 2024, Ferring Parish Council held two CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscita on) and AED (Automated External Deﬁbrillators) familiarisa on sessions in the Village Hall. These were popular events and the sessions were provided by an excellent trainer from SECAmb (South East Coast Ambulance Service).

The Parish Council is hoping to arrange further sessions in 2025. If residents are interested in a ending a session, please contact the Parish Oﬃce. There are a number of deﬁbrillators (AEDs) within the village. The full loca on list can be found on our website www.ferringparishcouncil.org.uk/community

Village Green Public Conveniences Refurbishment

For the past four months, Ferring Parish Council, in conjunc on with Arun District Council, has been working on the extensive refurbishment of the public conveniences on the village green. The project is now complete. The public conveniences provide an accessible toilet cubicle and a range of four individual gender‐neutral cubicles, including an ambulant disabled cubicle. Thank you to Arun District Council for their support with this project.

Buses Shelters Replacement

The Parish Council is pleased to advise that the three metal bus shelters have been replaced at the following loca ons: Goring Way le going east just past Sea Lane, opposite the village green outside the charity shop/Andalucia and on the north side of the railway line.

Bus Shelter Professional Adver sement Boards

The Parish Council owns all of the bus shelters in the village. Most of them are to service a bus route with a couple strategically located at certain points for residents to use while wai ng for the trains to pass through.

The wooden bus shelter at the following loca ons; Village Green opposite Greystoke Road, Village Green opposite the Co‐op, end of Ocean Drive, Pan les and Langbury Lane have all recently been treated and painted. The Parish Council note that there are a number of groups and organisa ons within the village that adver se their work using posters and put them up in the wooden bus shelters. The Parish Council do not wish to deter from these groups and organisa ons adver sing in the village. However, the posters are looking a li le un dy.

Following the pain ng and to keep the bus shelters in good order, the Parish Council has agreed that lockable no ceboards will be ﬁ ed at three of the bus shelters, two at Village Green and one at south end of Ocean Drive. The remaining two shelters will have a no ce to advise that any advertisements will be removed. The new no ceboards will be put up in due course and all posters (at that me) will be removed. Groups and organisa ons are encouraged to contact the Parish Council to request a poster to be put into these cabinets.

VE DAY 80th anniversary

Ferring Parish Council and Ferring Village Hall are joining forces to organise three events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of V E Day. The events planned are :

Saturday 3rd May V E Day Commemora ve Tea Party. A ernoon tea will be served by Parish Councillors and Village Hall Trustees. We plan to have some musical entertainment. Doors open 3:30pm. The Commemora ve Tea

Party will be a cketed event, and numbers will be limited. Tickets will be free of charge, and available throughout April from Parish Oﬃce.

Sunday 4th May Film a ernoon / evening. Two films will be shown in the Village Hall. Firstly, at 3.30pm, a film for all the family – Bedknobs and Brooms cks. Secondly, at 6:15pm, following a short talk on Johnny Dodge (the Ferring resident who survived the real escape), we will show The Great Escape. Tickets for both films will be free of charge, and available throughout April from the Parish Office or Ferring Co‐Op.

Monday 5th May V E Day Cra Market. There will be around 30 local cra stalls for you to browse. Tea and coﬀee will be available. Doors open from 11am un l 4pm.

All three events will be held at Ferring Village Hall and will be free to enter. However, the Commemora ve Tea Party and ﬁlms will be cketed events and numbers will be limited.

West Sussex Libraries

West Sussex Libraries are 100 years old in 2025 and the centenary is a chance to showcase the work that the staﬀ and volunteers do in the 36 libraries within the county and to acknowledge the value of what local libraries can oﬀer.

To celebrate this historic milestone, they have planned a year ﬁlled with a diverse range of events and ac vi es for you to take part in and enjoy, including an exciting Library of Possibilities and Wonders virtual reality (VR) experience.

All 36 West Sussex libraries will host the VR headsets during the year. Exact dates the headsets will be at each library will appear shortly on the library service website.

In addi on, a variety of centenary‐inspired events will be taking place throughout the year, including a history webinar, special events for adults, and fun ac vi es for children and families. You can ﬁnd out what will be happening near you at your local library, or by checking on the library web site.

In the Centenary Celebra on each month they will be exploring a diﬀerent theme allowing you to discover new tles and share together in our love of reading.

Alexander Team Up for Prestigious Award

If you have been a local for some time you will likely have heard of independent kitchen, bathroom and bedroom designer and installers Alexander, a now third‐generation family‐run retailer with the largest independent showroom in the area on the Sompting Road, Worthing.

They have been long‐established in Worthing, with their roots stretching back to 1976. With plenty of free parking and more than 35 full‐size kitchen, bathroom and bedroom displays, it is certainly worth the trip.

The Alexander team are no stranger to an award, but their latest announcement perhaps trumps their past achievements to date. The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025 is the most prestigious ceremony in the industry and the team at Alexander have done well to see themselves named a finalist in the Kitchen Retailer of the Year category.

Their fate will be announced at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom on April 24th at the award ceremony, with their Horsham Showroom Manager Alistair Glover, who has also been named a finalist within the Rising Star category (for those aged 30 and under).

Some of Alexander’s previous wins include being named Installation Company of the Year at the kbbreview Awards in 2022 (pictured above), while Horsham Showroom Manager Alistair was named Bedroom Designer of the Year in 2024 at the Kbsa Awards in 2024. In a nod to their popular complete installation option, which includes precise coordination of their team of in‐house installers, Installation Manager Warwick Hockley was named the BiKBBI’s Installation Manager of the Year 2023.

But to be named Kitchen Retailer of the Year at such prestigious awards may perhaps eclipse all of their accolades to date.

You might wonder how a home retailer from little old Worthing is being recognised on the 12

national stage. Well, the secret lies in the unique complete installation option available with home projects. Alexander clients pay a fixed price for the full design, project coordination, and installation of their project, which is undertaken by experienced tradesmen that are all employed in‐house.

And what they install is of utmost quality, too. Choose from quality British and German furniture brands, high‐specification kitchen appliances, and premium components to suit almost all of which come with extensive warranties and guarantees.

Alexander offer a free design, quotation and home measure service, including 3D plans of your project, so if you are looking to renovate, contact them directly to arrange your free design appointment.

A: 13 Sompting Road, Worthing, BN14 9EW

W: www.alexanderkitchens.co.uk

T: 01903 522555 (opt2)

E: sales@alexanderkitchens.co.uk

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We’ll professionally survey your property, and provide you with a fitting schedule, to be undertaken by our in-house team.

Ferring Village Hall

At the me of wri ng, work is progressing well on our new wall. We plan to hold a recep on on Friday 4th April to thank donors. Invita ons will be going out soon.

Our AGM is on Wednesday 7th May. All Ferring residents welcome.

Ferring Parish Council and Ferring Village Hall are joining forces to organise three events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of V E Day. For further informa on, please see the Parish Council ar cle elsewhere in this magazine.

Each month we are highligh ng one of the groups that use the village hall, and this month it is the turn of Hilary Thomas Dance.

Hilary Thomas Dance is a local dance school that has been based in Ferring Village Hall for a number of years. It oﬀers numerous classes at various mes throughout the week for all age groups. For children, there are fairy ballerina, ballet, acro (acroba cs and dance combined), contemporary and musical theatre classes — some of these lead to recognised exams. There are end‐of‐term shows for friends and rela ves. For adults, there are ballet, tap, acro and contemporary classes. For further informa on, please visit www.hilarythomasdance.co.uk

January Market Update:

A record‐breaking start to 2025!

January has been nothing short of exceptional for the team at James & James Estate Agents! We’ve kicked off the year in spectacular fashion, setting new records for both new listings and agreed sales, proving that the property market is more active than ever.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve agreed over 40 sales and secured 12 lets. On top of that, we had one of our busiest ever Saturdays, with over 60 viewings taking place in a single day clear evidence that buyer demand is as high as ever!

The start of the year is often a strong indicator of what’s to come, and all signs point to a thriving property market in 2025. More and more buyers are keen to move, and tenants are actively searching for their next home, making this an ideal time for sellers and landlords to take advantage of the momentum.

Looking Ahead to the ‘Spring Bounce’

As we transition from winter into spring, we’re

preparing for the ‘spring bounce’—a me when the market tradi onally surges with new buyers and sellers entering the market.

If you’ve been thinking about selling or le ng your property, now is the perfect me to take ac on. With demand already at an all‐ me high, ge ng ahead of the compe on could put you in the best possible posi on to achieve a great result.

Thinking of Moving? Let’s Talk. Contact us in Goring on 01903 958770 or Ferring on 01903 958655.

Let’s make 2025 your year to move!

What is enough?

Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner

It’s a big ques on, so let’s just focus on the ﬁnancial aspect. Life doesn’t come with a deﬁni ve expiry date. Planning for the future, especially when it comes to re rement, may seem a bit like guesswork. The discussion about how much is enough is common in many of my mee ngs. The biggest concern is whether or not there will be enough money in the pot.

How much do you actually need? When planning your re rement, it’s o en good prac ce to list all the things you actually want to do. Are you planning on taking mul ple holidays a year now that you’re not limited to the standard ﬁve weeks per annum of leave? Are you going to change your car every three years? Are you planning on having an expensive hip opera on? Hopefully, you get the gist, but outlining your expecta ons for re rement can drama cally shape what you need in terms of income. It’s also key to remember that there is no law to say that you have to give up working.

Deciding to delay re rement by even a year can have a huge impact. Every year you put oﬀ re rement, it’s an extra year of income, an extra year’s growth for your pension fund and another year that you’re not drawing on the re rement pot.

Other factors to bear in mind are that you may be lucky enough to be reasonably debt‐free by re rement age, so monthly outgoings could be considerably less than that of your expenses in your 40s. You may also draw a State Pension, which provides an addi onal source of income.

There is o en a lot of concern about whether you have enough to see you through re rement, but in some cases, you may even have too much. As always, if you would like to discuss anything, feel free to get in touch.

Join the Transylvanian Cycle Challenge –

Make a Diﬀerence While Cycling Through History!

Are you ready for the cycling adventure of a life me? The Link to Hope Transylvanian Sponsored Cycle Challenge oﬀers you the chance to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Romania, all while suppor ng a worthy cause.

Taking place between 3rd to 10th October, this unforge able journey will take you through the heart of Transylvania, with cyclists visi ng Link to Hope’s project in Brasov, Romania, which supports disabled and marginalised people.

For just £795, you’ll get everything you need for this thrilling challenge — ﬂights, food, transfers, accommoda on, bike hire, and full support throughout the event. But that’s not all; we’re asking par cipants to raise £1,000 in sponsorship to help con nue the vital work we do. Don’t worry if fundraising feels daun ng, we’ll support you every step of the way to ensure you meet your target and make a real impact on the lives of those in need.

With only 15 places available, this is an exclusive opportunity to challenge yourself while making a diﬀerence. The funds raised will go directly to Link to Hope’s projects in Eastern Europe, where we provide essen al services to those who need it most.

Helen C, a past par cipant of a Link to Hope challenge, says: “It was an amazing challenge to be part of. Romania is stunning and so interes ng. I felt a huge achievement at the end, not only for myself but for the people I was helping through my fundraising”

A propor on of the cycle ride funds will be going to help the charity Hope Without Limits based in Sacele, Brasov, Romania. It exists to

help disabled people and children who are historically marginalised in society. They run weekly meet‐up groups to bring disabled people together for company, food, ac vi es, advice and even put on produc ons. Funds will go towards con nuing these mee ngs as well as a new work programme they are se ng up to help to bring self‐suﬃciency to the people they work with.

So why wait? Sign up today and be part of an extraordinary adventure that will change lives. For more informa on or to secure your place, contact us at info@linktohope.co.uk or call 01903 529333.

Don’t miss out. Join us on this incredible journey and help us con nue our work suppor ng those in need across Eastern Europe. We can’t wait to cycle with you for a great cause!

Las ng Power Of A orney

What would happen if you no longer had the mental capacity to make decisions about your property, ﬁnances, health and welfare?

In this instance, a Deputy, appointed by the Court of Protec on, would be put in place to manage your aﬀairs.

If you would prefer to have control over who makes such important decisions about your life if you lose mental capacity, then it would be wise to consider pu ng a Las ng Power of A orney (LPA) in place.

An LPA is a document that allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you lose mental capacity in rela on to either:

 Health and welfare – this includes decisions about care, medical treatment, food, drink, clothing, ac vi es, and where you live.

 Property and ﬁnancial aﬀairs – this includes decisions about paying bills, bank accounts, savings accounts, investments, and selling property.

Beneﬁts of an LPA include:

 Peace of mind: You can rest assured that someone you trust will make decisions for you according to your wishes if you are unable to.

 Clarity: You can start discussions with your family about what you want to happen.

 Cost and Speed: An LPA is a signiﬁcantly quicker and cheaper process than the Deputyship applica on.

If you are considering se ng up an LPA or would like to discuss this or any Private Client ma ers further, please contact Sophie Careless‐Shore by email: scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk.

Year 2 Chilled Out at Ferring Primary!

During the ﬁrst half of the Spring Term the topic for the Year 2 class was ‘Ice Worlds’. From a learning point of view, geography linked to pupils iden fying where the polar regions are in the world and learning about the climate and animals that live there, and a historical perspec ve drew in polar explorers who ventured across this landscape, such as Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Their class teacher, Miss Viv Squires, organised an Arc c Explorer Day when the children came in dressed as explorers. “They used maps and atlases to ﬁnd where in the world the polar regions are,” explains Miss Squires. “They learnt about the climate and condi ons in the Arc c and Antarc c and were challenged to build a shelter in teams which would protect them from the freezing, windy condi ons.

“Pupils used the outside area and were given a tarpaulin sheet per team and twine, as well as a ground sheet. They used their team‐working skills to work together to create their shelter and then they tried it out to see how eﬀec ve it was. On our Arc c Explorer Day it was icy and it actually snowed se ng the scene for this challenge.

“Another ac vity that pupils took part in was where they inves gated the animals that live in the Arc c and Antarc c. Clues were set up around the class and in the outside area for pupils to work in teams to match the image of the animal to the informa on about where it lived. Once pupils had done this, they placed them on a large polystyrene map of the Arc c and Antarc c.

“The children enjoyed dressing up as explorers and taking part in the team ac vi es, working together with their peers to solve a range of problems. Building shelters together with only

basic supplies was fun and pupils had to use a range of skills. Working together to ﬁnd the animal images and clues really engaged the children’s interest and excitement as it was a more ac ve way to research informa on. It was set up like an orienteering challenge and they really enjoyed this task.

“Mrs Sylvia Ballard, my Teaching Assistant, and I really enjoyed se ng up the diﬀerent learning experiences and being crea ve with the tasks, so learning was more ac ve and teamwork‐based. Also, we got the opportunity to use our wonderful school grounds and the perfect part to the day was when it actually snowed. Seeing how magical this was for the pupils was fantas c.”

What’s On in and around Ferring

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Saturday 1st March ‐ 14:00 to 16:45

Beetle Drive (The Scout Hall, The Street, East Preston, BN16 1HZ)

Come to the Rus ngton, Ferring and East Preston NSPCC group Beetle Drive plus raﬄe. Tickets £5, includes a cream tea. To reserve a place text 07846212316 or call 01903 241270.

Saturday 1st March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

St David’s Day Concert (St Symphorian’ s Church, New Road, Worthing, BN13 3HU )

Local choirs Sussex Gruﬀs Male Voice Choir and Inspirations Community Choir will be performing a rich variety of music. Entry is free but there will be a re ring collec on in aid of the Church Social and Fundraising Mission Fund.

Tuesday 4th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Worthing An ques, Arts & Collectors’ Club Talk (Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

Andy Thomas, a volunteer for the Na onal Trust, will be talking about Woolbeding House and Gardens. Non‐members £7.50pp, or join for just £35pp per year. For more informa on about the club and this year’s speakers, visit www.worthingan queclub.org.uk or call Andy on 07984 403890.

Thursday 6th February ‐ 19:00 to 21:30

Ferring Gardening Club Monthly Mee ng (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street, BN12 5JP)

Tim Woodland will be giving a talk on Summer Bulbs. The mee ng is open to non‐members for a £3 entry fee. For more informa on, call Jim Gray on 01903 244822.

Sat 8th and Sun 9th March ‐ 10:15 to 14:15

Arundel Museum presents: Children’s Literary Fringe — meet the authors (Mill Road, Arundel, BN18 9PA)

As part of the Arundel Literary Fes val there is the chance to meet three fantas c children’s authors. There will also be a fun children’s book quiz over the weekend, which will take you around Arundel looking for books. Test your

knowledge and win a book token. For full details, see www.arundelmuseum.org

Sunday 9th March ‐ 14:45 to 17:00

WSO: Spring Serenade (Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbo Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ)

The Worthing Symphony Orchestra’s programme includes Doreen Carwithen’s Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. Tickets £10 available from www.wtm.uk

Tue 11th, 18th, 25th March ‐ 11:15 to 12:45 Library of Possibili es and Wonder (Ferring Library, Ferring Street Ferring BN12 5HL )

Experience books in a completely new way as West Sussex Library Service celebrates its 100th anniversary. Put on one of the VR headsets and jump into a magical world of virtual books. Choose from: Smuggling, Countryside, Cookery, History or Space. The full experience lasts 15 minutes. Book this free event on Eventbrite.

Tuesday 11th March ‐ 19:15 to 21:00

Mon Oncle, un prisonnier des Nazis (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, Angmering, BN16 4FU)

A moving and very personal talk based on the memories of the lecturer’s uncle who was imprisoned by the Nazis. It will be shown via Zoom and a Q&A session will follow, me permi ng. The Anglo‐French Circle meets every second Tuesday of the month. All levels of French are welcome and talks have visuals to help. Visitors £5. Numbers are limited, so if you wish to a end, please email in advance anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com

Thursday 14th March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Foreign Film Evening: Ballon (West Worthing Baptist Church, South Street, Tarring, BN14 7LU)

The Worthing Twinning Associa on is showing this 2018 poli cal thriller set in 1979 about two East German families who try to escape to the West using a homemade hot air balloon. Cost £5 includes a glass of wine or juice. Go to www.worthingtwinningassocia on.org

Thursday 14th March ‐ 19:00 to 21:30

Ferring Community Cinema (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street, Ferring, BN12 5JP)

This month’s ﬁlm is Paddington in Peru with a stellar cast that includes Olivia Coleman and Antonio Banderas. Tickets £6, on sale in the North Ferring Co‐Op, Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Price includes a drink and a biscuit.

Tuesday 18th March ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

Worthing Walking and Social Club (Quaker Mee ng House, Mill Rd, Worthing, BN11 5DR)

Speaker David Gibb talks about Worthing past and present. You will be surprised by the things you don’t know about Worthing! During this event, you can also book a place on the coach trip to Bateman’s, the home of Rudyard Kipling, on Tuesday 3rd June. Cost £37 for non‐Na onal Trust members.

Wednesday 19th March ‐ 19:30 to 22:00

South Downs Film Makers AGM (Quaker Mee ng House, Mill Rd, Worthing, BN11 5DR)

See the club’s website for more details: www.southdownsﬁlmmakers.org.uk

Thursday 20th March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Dr Geoﬀrey Mead talk: Muck & Money (Chichester Room, Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

The local historian and University of Sussex lecturer explains to the Sussex Family History Group how Sussex agriculture has changed over the centuries. Non‐members welcome. For more informa on go to www.s g.uk

Thursday 20th March ‐ 19:00

Goring and Ferring Friendship Centre General Mee ng (Goring Methodist Church, Bury Drive, Goring‐by‐Sea, BN12 4XB)

The centre wants to restart its lunch programme and is looking to recruit new trustees who have experience with chari es. Read about it in this magazine, come to the mee ng or email goringfriendshipcentre@gmail.com

Saturday 22nd March ‐ 14:30 to 16:00

Ferring Gardening Club Spring Flower Show (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street, BN12 5JP) Flower Show with mul ple ﬂoral exhibits and

homecra s. Refreshments on sale. Entry for non‐members £1. To ﬁnd out more, email memsecfgc@gmail.com

Sunday 23rd March ‐ 10:30 to 15:00

Cra Fair and Fun Dog Show (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

Enjoy a fun day out browsing local cra stalls and dog show. For more informa on, email umbrella‐events@outlook.com

Wednesday 26th March ‐ 19:00 to 22:00

The Art Society Arun: Day of Special Interest (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB)

Exploring the remarkable achievements of Britain’s oﬃcial war ar sts with James Russell, a lecturer who has curated major exhibi ons on Eric Ravilious and Edward Bawden. Tickets are £41 and include three lectures and a ploughman’s lunch with wine or so drink. To book, go to www.theartssocietyarun.org

Friday 28th March ‐ 14:30

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

What Have Insects Ever Done For Us? A talk by Dr George McGavin, entomologist, author, academic, television presenter and explorer. Admission £2 for members and £3 for visitors, who are always very welcome. Price includes tea and biscuits at half me.

Wed 26th to Sat 29th March ‐ 19:30 to 22:00; Saturday ma nee 14:30

FADS presents: Pack of Lies (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street, Ferring, BN12 5JP)

Based on a true story, this drama by Hugh Whitemore concerns the eﬀects the unmasking of Soviet spies has on their Bri sh friends and neighbours. Tickets available from www. cketsource.co.uk/fad

Saturday 29th March ‐ 10:00 to 12:00

Ferring Roads Scheme Associa on AGM (Ferring Re rement Club, Greystoke Road, Ferring, BN12 5JL)

All members (i.e., residents and property owners who have paid their roads fees in 2024/2025) are en tled to a end. The agenda for this mee ng can be found on www.frsa.uk

What Am I Doing Wrong?!

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

Sharon came to me recently, desperate to lose weight. “My conﬁdence is so low. I feel frumpy and una rac ve — I don’t even want to see my friends.” The real issue isn’t the weight (she wants to lose just a stone), but how it’s holding her back from living fully. And it’s making her feel isolated.

Sound familiar? Like Sharon, you’ve probably tried it all: early gym sessions when your body begged for sleep, cu ng food groups, fas ng, yet the extra weight clings on, and your energy’s nowhere to be found. Frustra ng, right?

Here’s the catch: you’ve likely triggered stress hormones—cor sol and insulin—that promote fat storage. When balanced, your body uses nutrients efficiently. But when you push too hard, it shi s into ‘fight or flight’ mode, leading to burnout, nutrient deple on, and fa gue. So, what’s the solu on?

 Balance is key: Ditch reﬁned sugars to lower cor sol and insulin, but don’t just cut — add healthy fats, proteins, and diverse foods.

 Relax around food: Eat slowly, chew thoroughly — only when hungry, and stop at 80% fullness.

 Listen to your body: Exercise isn’t one‐size‐ﬁts‐all. For many, short, frequent, high‐intensity sessions work best.

 Move mindfully: Add gentle movement to your day, breathe deeply, and priori se rest.

When your health or body hold you back from living your life, it’s me to tune in, to be er understand what works for you.

PS: Email me with the word ‘RECIPES’ in the subject line to get my “Top 10 Gut‐Friendly Recipes” at nathalie@newleafnutri on.co.uk

The Hearing Clinic

Let us help you hear every moment, loud and clear

At The Hearing Clinic, we are a proud, family‐run clinic that has been serving the community for 14 years, delivering professional and personalised care to support your hearing health. Our experienced team of registered audiologists and hearing care assistants provide a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your needs.

From safe and gentle ear wax removal using micro‐suc on and irriga on methods to detailed hearing assessments, we handle every step with precision and exper se.

We also specialise in servicing and repairing all makes and models of private hearing aids, helping to maintain their op mal performance. For those looking for new devices, we oﬀer a wide selec on of high‐quality hearing aids, expertly ﬁ ed with ongoing a ercare.

For clients unable to visit our clinic, we are pleased to oﬀer home appointments, ensuring you receive the same level of compassionate and professional care in the comfort of your own home. You can rest assured that, with our extensive experience, we can iden fy any

hearing‐related concerns that may require further medical a en on. Whether it’s persistent ear infec ons, sudden hearing loss, or other poten ally referable condi ons, our team ensures that nothing is overlooked and that you receive the appropriate guidance for your health and well‐being.

As a trusted local business, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, approachable service where you are treated as an individual, not just a client. To learn more about our services or to book an appointment, contact us at 01903 204521.

Let us help you hear every moment, loud and clear.

Kindred Hea ng

Professional, Reliable and Highly Skilled Hea ng Engineers

Based in Worthing, Kindred Hea ng is a family‐owned business specialising in hea ng, gas, and plumbing services. With over 25 years of combined Bri sh Gas experience, our Gas Safe registered engineers are experts in gas appliance installa on, servicing, and repair.

As Worcester Bosch Accredited Installers, we work with leading industry brands to ensure our customers receive the best products and services available.

At Kindred Hea ng, we are passionate about delivering the best results for our customers. Our team is commi ed to excep onal customer service, trea ng each job with care and respect for both our customers and their property.

“An old fashioned company a pleasure to deal with. This is a company where the partners care about their customers and go that extra mile to solve their problems.” D Card, Ferring “Robin and Paul reacted quickly when my aged boiler failed. Even cancelled leave to ﬁt a new

one next day, during a cold spell. Lent me fan heaters ove rnight. The ﬁnal invoice was the same as the quote.” G Black, Lancing

Throughout January we donated a set of bedding to Turning Tides homeless charity for every gas boiler service we completed. Contact us on 01903 357105 or visit www.kindredhea ng.co.uk

Arun Yacht Club

“Sailing gives you fresh air, freedom, friends and most of all, fun.”

Arun Yacht Club was formed as a family sailing club in 1956 on the west side of the river in Li lehampton, the design of the club burgee is the symbol of the east mark of the old harbour entrance against yellow to represent the golden sands of Li lehampton.

Fast forward to 2025 and the club is s ll going strong, offering a mix of cruiser sailing, dinghy sailing and powerboa ng opportuni es for those who want to get out on the water. A number of yachts ranging from 21 to 32 surround the club on the moorings while a mixed fleet of dinghies occupy the dinghy pen along with the club’s own training fleet of lasers, toppers and a few double‐handers.

The club publishes a programme with an impressive number of racing dates both cruiser and dinghy along with social events taking place and training dates for all ages. In addi on to this, the club house hosts a number of talks, the most recent being on the famous Clipper Race, but they cover all manner of topics from racing tac cs, understanding the des, and seamanship from very experienced people who have been there and done that.

If the above interests you, then visit h ps:// arunyc.co.uk/ or email Kayleigh in the oﬃce on secretary@arunyc.co.uk.

We will be hos ng our annual club open day on the a ernoon of Saturday 17th May at 1pm. Pop along to see what the club is like and have a try at sailing or powerboa ng (boat rides subject to weather and booking on the day).

How much Inheritance Tax will we pay if we are not married?

Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP, looks at how Inheritance Tax aﬀects couples who are not married or in a civil partnership.

UK Inheritance Tax rules give an enormous tax break to couples who are married or in a civil partnership. Anything le by one UK spouse to another is exempt from Inheritance Tax with no limit. This tax break does not apply to other couples. The changes from the Budget last October will make the situa on worse. Do also remember that if an unmarried couple do not have Wills and one dies, the surviving partner has no legal right to inherit from their partner’s estate.

If one partner in an unmarried couple dies, his/her estate includes his/her share of any jointly owned assets (e.g. property and bank accounts). If that partner has a Will leaving everything to the other partner only a maximum of £325,000 is exempt from Inheritance Tax. The value above £325,000 is taxed at 40%.

Currently, an unmarried partner’s pension and any death‐in‐service beneﬁt from their employer is not taxed when they die.

From 6th April 2027, the Inheritance Tax posi on will get a lot worse. From that date, pensions (except for final salary pensions) and death‐in‐service benefits will be subject to Inheritance Tax. Take as an example, Simon and Jane. They have Wills leaving everything to each other. They have a house in joint names worth £500,000 with a £300,000 mortgage, joint savings of £50,000, life insurance to pay off the mortgage if one of them dies and pensions worth £200,000 each.

If Simon dies before 6th April 2027, his estate for Inheritance Tax will be £425,000. This is half of the equity in the house and half of the savings, plus all the life insurance money. The ﬁrst £325,000 is exempt from Inheritance Tax. The remaining £100,000 is taxed at 40%, giving a tax bill of £40,000 that will cost Jane almost all their savings.

If Simon dies on or a er 6th April 2027, his £200,000 pension policy will be included for Inheritance Tax. That means another £80,000 of Inheritance Tax. Jane will receive only £120,000 from Simon’s £200,000 pension. That could severely aﬀect Jane’s re rement plans and she may not be able to re re when she wants to.

So, what is the advice from me, as an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax? If you are an unmarried couple and want to inherit from each other, you must make Wills. If you do not want to have to pay Inheritance Tax when one of you dies, you must get married or form a civil partnership.

However, there are other issues to consider that we do not have space for here. If you are an unmarried couple, why not book a free ini al appointment with me to discuss your own situa on and the op ons available to you? You can contact me by calling Monan Gozze LLP on 01903 927055, or by email ssampson@monangozze .com. Appointments are available at our Arundel oﬃce, at your home, or by video call.

The Cold War comes to Ferring

Telling the story of the infamous Portland spy ring in the early 1960s, FADS presents Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitemore and directed by Roy Stevens.

This thrilling play drama ses the inves ga on by MI5 into the ac vi es of a spy cell which had been passing vital informa on about Britain’s nuclear submarine programme to the Soviet Union.

In 1961, Peter and Helen Kroger, two outwardly respectable Canadians living in the London Suburb of Ruislip, were convicted of spying for the Russians following a long surveillance opera on.

The ac on centres on the totally unsuspec ng Jackson household; The Jacksons live opposite the Krogers, believing them to be a convivial 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 emo onally sha ered 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 for enquiries call the box oﬃce helpline 07392 502775.

The Angmering Chorale

The Angmering Chorale held its final concert under the baton of George Jones on 25th November last year. The choir and soloists performed The Messiah to a packed and very appreciative Arundel Cathedral audience and, at the end, George was given a wonderful send off after his many years of service to the Chorale.

the challenges and joys of singing different styles of music. It has been great getting to know Dominic and work with him and our new accompanist, Olly.

Since January, the new Angmering Chorale has been rehearsing for our next concert with Dominic Grier (pictured right). We have lost some members, who decided it was an appropriate time for them to go, and gained others who have really enjoyed being made welcome at our rehearsals each Thursday at 7.30pm in the Angmering Community Centre in Bramley Green. We have been practising some brand‐new material, unfamiliar to some of us, and relished

We are all looking forward to performing our first concert with them and our organist, in a new venue: St Margaret’s Church, Angmering on Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm.

The concert, Choral Classics, is a selection of anthems, songs, and choruses, presented by our new Musical Director. More information at www.theangmeringchorale.org.uk/Programme where you can also buy tickets for £10 each. These can also be purchased at our box office, call 01903 783918.

We are currently planning our next concert for the second half of June both musical content and venue so do watch out for updates on our website and in the What’s On section of All About magazines.

We want our repertoire to extend to a wide range of music, which the choir will love singing and our audiences will enjoy, and we want our rehearsals and concerts to be friendly, as well as professional. Come and join us! It’s great to be part of something new and exciting as well as continuing a choral tradition stretching back almost 50 years firmly rooted in our expanding village community.

Ferring Dental welcomes new hygienist

By Rachael Taylor‐ Seymour, Dental Hygienist and Therapist

As a passionate and experienced dental profession al, I am thrilled to extend my role to Ferring Dental Prac ce, joining their wonderful team as a dental hygienist and therapist.

Having spent the past three years at their sister site, Abbots Lodge in Rus ngton, I have had the privilege of building strong rela onships with pa ents while helping them maintain op mal oral health. Now, I look forward to con nuing that journey in Ferring, oﬀering the same high standard of care and commitment to this fantas c community.

My career as a dental hygienist and therapist has always been driven by my dedica on to pa ent care and educa on. I strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment where individuals feel conﬁdent and informed about their oral health. Recognising that dental visits can be a source of anxiety for many, I am par cularly commi ed to suppor ng nervous pa ents who may feel apprehensive about seeing the hygienist. By employing gentle techniques and clear communica on, I aim to alleviate fears and make each visit as stress‐free as possible. I believe in taking a personalised approach to meet the unique needs of each pa ent. This passion for helping others is at the heart of everything I do and I am excited to bring this ethos to Ferring.

Beyond my professional life, I ﬁnd joy in my family and personal pursuits. I am a proud wife, mother to three wonderful children, and grandmother to four lively grandchildren who ﬁll my life with happiness and laughter.

When I’m not working or spending me with my loved ones, you’ll o en ﬁnd me out and about with my French bulldog Peppa, I love taking her for coastal walks, exploring the stunning seaside paths near our home — there’s nothing quite like the fresh sea air to relax and recharge.

Another passion of mine is reformer pilates, a prac ce that helps me stay ac ve and balanced amidst a busy schedule. It’s a fantas c way to strengthen the body and maintain ﬂexibility,

and I truly enjoy carving out me for it in my rou ne.

I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to expand my career at Ferring Dental Prac ce while con nuing to serve pa ents in this new se ng. Whether at Abbots Lodge or here in Ferring, my goal remains the same: to provide top‐quality care and help every pa ent achieve a healthy, conﬁdent smile.

I look forward to mee ng new faces, reconnec ng with familiar ones, and working alongside an incredible team at Ferring. I am excited for the many fulﬁlling years ahead, suppor ng the oral health and well‐being of our wonderful community!

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

Teriyaki and Lime‐glazed Chicken Wings

Prepara on me: 10 mins

Cooking me: 40‐45 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp rice ﬂour (or subs tute baking powder)

900g chicken wings, pat dry with kitchen paper

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 garlic cloves, ﬁnely diced

Thumb‐sized piece of ginger, ﬁnely chopped

4 tbsp light so brown sugar

1 tbsp cornﬂour

1 lime, zested and juiced

2 spring onions, sliced

1 red chilli, seeds removed and ﬁnely chopped

Jasmine rice to serve

Method

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper. Place the dry chicken wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle over the rice ﬂour or baking powder and mix well with your hands un l the chicken wings are coated. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the coated wings across the baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes.

While the chicken is cooking, make the teriyaki glaze. Into a small pan add the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar and 150ml water. Cook over a medium heat for 4‐5 minutes un l the glaze is bubbling and slightly thickened. Mix two tbsp of the glaze with the cornﬂour, then pour the mixture back into the pot, whisking con nuously. Simmer for 2‐3 minutes un l thickened. Squeeze in the lime juice. Remove the chicken wings from the oven at 20 minutes and p them into a bowl. Reserve a few tablespoons of the glaze and pour the rest over the wings, making sure they’re well‐coated. Spread them over the baking tray again and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven, top with the reserved glaze, then sprinkle with the lime zest, spring onions and chilli. Serve with ﬂuﬀy jasmine rice.

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Ferring Gardening Club

Since my last ar cle, the club has held its AGM at which the commi ee provided informa on on our events and mee ngs in 2024.

The commi ee also told members of the plans for 2025 and the ac ons taken following members' requests. One of the major issues was the concern expressed by members a ending evening mee ngs in the winter. It was made clear that members were reluctant to come to mee ngs due to having to make their way to the hall in the dark. The commi ee has managed to change mes of mee ngs in October, November and January and these will now take place in the a ernoon although we have had to change some days from Thursday to Friday.

Members will also be reminded that in March not only do we have our regular mee ng but on Saturday 22nd we will be holding our Spring Flower Show. Members will be encouraged to take part and enter exhibits, ensuring we have a great display. Although a couple of months away, members will also be reminded to start sowing seeds and nurturing plants for the Plant Sale on Saturday 10th May. The club has now been running for 68 years and needs the membership to con nue to take part in our ac vi es to ensure we remain viable.

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

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Highdown Gardens

by Alex Luﬀ, Head Gardener/Curator

Perhaps you already know Highdown Gardens. Perhaps you’ve never even been. Maybe you have visited our verdant chalk hill many mes over the years. You might see it as a place to come and sit and think, a place to bring the family for a walk or somewhere to use as inspira on for your garden at home.

It could be that you know all about its storied history. Then again, you might have visited never knowing anything about Frederick and Sybil Stern, the Edwardian power couple who brought panache, cash and aristocra c London style to the humble Sussex coast.

Over six decades, the Sterns created a garden of interna onal renown. Thanks to their network of plant collec ng syndicates, botanical experts, royalty, hor cultural bodies, interna onal contacts and plant hunters, they were able to bring together plants from around the world; these came from the globe’s limestone hotspots. They swapped plant material with other collectors and enthusiasts. They bred new crea ons from these exci ng introduc ons to the country’s exis ng hor cultural landscape. Through their experimenta on, we now have a vastly greater understanding of what can be achieved when plan ng on chalk.

The Sterns formed the Highdown Trust so that their crea on would be preserved and looked a er long past their mortal meframe. Since then, the garden has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from local areas and much further aﬁeld, such was the legacy that the Sterns le So many people have formed a strong connec on to this leafy treasure. There is a reason for this. When something is created from nature with love and care, the gentle a en on that brought it into life is communicated to those that amble along its paths, that ﬁnd themselves nestled in the li le rooms of which the garden is comprised. All that being said, since the Sterns passed that mantle, those that took it planted too many trees and shrubs. The team that is here are now focused on reducing the numbers of large

specimens so that the Stern plant collec on can have the space to grow in the way that is natural. They need room to breathe and ﬁnd the light they need. They have to be strong to exist as it is a hard life for a plant on chalk.

Come and experience the garden for yourselves with our famous peony tours taking place on 30th April or 1st May. Or book yourself onto one of our monthly general tours star ng from 27th March. See our website for details: h ps://highdowngardens.co.uk We

Mother’s Day at NGS Garden

With Mother’s Day coming up at the end of March, why not take Mum on a Mother’s Day treat to the Na onal Garden Scheme garden, Peeler’s Retreat in Arundel.

Mother’s Day is the tradi onal me of year to give mums a day oﬀ from doing the mul tude of daily jobs they’re usually tasked with. And what be er way to say thank you than to treat her to a wonderful garden visit with a delicious cup of tea and a slice of cake! It makes a change from the tradi onal ﬂowers and chocolates and gives you all a chance to create a special memory. For country wide NGS gardens opening during the Mother’s Day weekend, visit h ps://ngs.org.uk/a‐garden‐treat‐perfect‐for‐mothers‐day Peelers

Retreat, Arundel — open

Mothering Sunday 30th March, and 5th, 15th, 19th, 29th

April (2‐4pm)

Admission £5, children free. Homemade teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. See website for more open days.

If you can’t make 30th March, there are nine other lovely gardens you can visit in West Sussex in March and April.

Manor of Dean, Tillington — 9th March (2‐5pm) and 27th April (2‐5pm)

Admission £5, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Teas.

Crosslands Flower Nursery, Walberton — 4th and 11th March (10am‐12pm)

A two hour all access tour. Admission £10, children free. Book in advance essen al on the NGS website.

Denmans Garden, Fontwell — 16th March and 27th April (11am‐4pm)

Admission £10, children £8. Pre‐booking essen al, please phone 01243 278950, email oﬃce@denmans.org or visit www.denmans.org for informa on and booking. Light refreshments. Also, open Sunday 26th October.

Down Place, South Har ng — 22nd and 23rd March (1.30‐5.30pm)

Admission £5, children free. Homemade teas and cream teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Also, open Sunday 15th, Monday 16th June (1.30‐5.30pm).

The Old Vicarage, Washington — 1st April (10am‐5pm) and every Thursday to 2nd October (10am‐4pm)

Admissions are £8, children free. Pre‐booking essen al, visit the NGS website for informa on and booking. Self‐service light refreshments (cash only) and picnics welcome. Monday 21st April, Monday 26th May, Sunday 27th July, Monday 25th August (10am‐5pm). Admission £8, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Homemade teas. Rymans, Apuldram — 12th and 13th April

Admission £6, children free. Tea, coﬀee and cake at St Mary’s Church, Apuldram. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Also, open Sunday 22nd June and Sunday 14th September (2‐5pm).

Sandhill Farm House, Rogate — 12th and 13th April (1‐4pm)

Admission £8, children free. Homemade teas. Pay on the day.

New mber Place, New mber — 13th Apr il (2‐5.30pm)

Admission £7, children free. Homemade teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day.

Judy’s Co age Garden, Worthing — 18th April (10.30am‐3.30pm)

Admission £5, children free. Tea, coﬀee and cake. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Also, open Saturday 21st June. To learn more about the NGS and other gardens opening in Sussex, pick up a copy of The Na onal Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet, available free from many local stores, garden centres and libraries from the end of February and as an online Flip Book: h ps://issuu.com/ levelcrea ve/docs/sussex_2025_ﬂipbook

Hawking About – Talk and Flying Display

Ferring Conserva on Group Mee ng

Kevin, the head falconer from Hawking About based in Arundel, gave over 100 members and visitors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy ge ng close and personal to several of his beau ful birds of prey, including a barn owl, kestrel, peregrine falcon and two Harris Hawks.

Not only was the audience enthralled by the precision indoor ﬂying displays of these magniﬁcent birds, but they were also educated by Kevin, who imparted the extensive knowledge and passion he had gained over many years.

This ini ally started as a hobby for Kevin and he gradually developed the skills to enable him to train a collec on of birds of prey. He now a ends some of the top tourist a rac ons in the South of England including Arundel Castle, Parham House, Petworth Park and Na onal Trust sites, giving talks and ﬂying displays.

Busby the barn owl was the first bird to show off his flying skills. He headed straight for the ceiling bars and looked down at the audience. With encouragement from Kevin temp ng him with a piece of fresh mouse, he swi ly returned straight to his perch to greedily claim his reward. These birds have an average lifespan of 18 months in the wild. They are the most widely distributed group of owls in the UK and enjoy a variety of habitats, including open countryside, wetlands and roadside verges.

The next bird to show oﬀ its ﬂying skills was a pre y kestrel named Mo, whose hun ng skills are so well developed and with such razor‐sharp vision, he can detect mouse urine in ultraviolet from the air, but sadly, 75 per cent of Kestrels do not survive the winter in the wild. Kevin then showed the audience the peregrine falcon. These birds are the largest falcons in the UK, with the males being around a third smaller than the females. In the wild, their lifespan is

around 10 years but in cap vity they can live for 25 years. Its dis nc ve feature is the black moustache, which contrasts with its white head.

A female Harris hawk gave the last ﬂying display of the day, which was shown alongside a male. This formidable hunter is the only bird to hunt in a pack and will share any food caught. They primarily hunt for rabbits, lizards, birds and occasionally carrion.

At the end of each ﬂying session, the birds were given the command “Box” by Kevin and amazingly, each bird ﬂew with great skill into its individual box an astounding feat that could only be achieved by hours of intense training and the special bond that is so evident between Kevin and his birds.

In Graham Tuppen’s absence, David Be ss delivered the popular Nature Notes session. This month a water rail has been spo ed swimming on the Rife north of the road bridge. Also, a number of red‐throated divers and red‐breasted mergansers have been seen oﬀ the coast at Goring Gap alongside an amazing total of 220 great crested grebes on the water.

A member of the group was fortunate enough to see an a rac ve li le Weasel in his garden and it is believed there may be a small breeding colony somewhere along Ilex Way.

Members were also busy observing their gardens for the Big Garden Birdwatch and there were reports of a goldcrest, greenﬁnch and a song thrush, although bird numbers were generally worryingly low. Various other sigh ngs of a heron, a red kite and a buzzard, together with a variety of gulls plus two skylarks, were reportedly observed locally.

Stephen Abbo concluded the mee ng by advising members that there are s ll issues to be resolved regarding an addi onal property at 1 Sea Drive and an applica on for a large garden structure has been submi ed at 1 Birch Place in Ferring.

The Art Society Arun

Are you interested in ﬁnding out more about the arts in the company of like‐minded people? Time to spare to enjoy a ending outstanding lectures and to tour fascina ng places with expert guides? If so, why not consider The Arts Society Arun! We’re a friendly group that meets ten mornings a year at the Woodlands Centre in Rus ngton for lectures on each and every aspect of the arts, including ar sts past and present, sculpture, drama, tex les, history of art, architecture and music.

Our speakers are all highly experienced and knowledgeable, and are accredited by The Na onal Arts Society, a charity of which we’re a local branch. Our varied lecture programme for 2025 will include such diverse topics as Calcu a, The Mosaics of Ravenna, and a Brief History of the Piano and Mozart, among many other intriguing topics.

We also make visits to places of cultural interest. In the past these have included the studio of the local sculptor Philip Jackson, the Houses of Parliament, a backstage tour of the Chichester Fes val Theatre and Stra ield Saye, the home of the Duke of Wellington and his descendants. In 2025, we will be visi ng The Royal Courts of Jus ce, and Michelham Priory. We also hold an annual Day of Special Interest, which is a lively and sociable event that gives us a chance to explore a subject in more depth. This year’s event is on Wednesday 26th March, and is tled Laughter and Loss – Bri sh War Ar sts in WWII. This is a par cularly per nent topic as it is the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.

At the outbreak of war, Na onal Gallery director Kenneth Clark set up a scheme whereby the Bri sh Government employed ar sts to record the war eﬀort from Eric Ravilious to Edward Ardizzone to Laura Knight and Evelyn Dunbar, a remarkable group of ar sts created an unforge able and immensely varied body of work.

Our speaker, James Russell, is an author, curator and art historian: he also contributed to Margy Kinmonth’s new film Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War, so he is eminently qualified to guide us through this wide‐ranging collec on. Doors open at 10am for coffee, with the first hour‐long lecture, Dunkirk and the Ba le of Britain, star ng at 10.30. a er a short break, the second lecture from 11.45 to 12.45 is The Blitz and the Home Front. We then break for a

two‐course lunch with a glass of wine or a so drink. The third lecture on D‐Day and the War Further Aﬁeld is from 14.15 to 15.15. We then have 15 minutes of ques ons, before wrapping up the day at 15.30. Tickets cost £41 and include all refreshments. Booking forms are available on our website www.theartssocietyarun.org.

Our Society is passionate about local arts, and is able to support local groups with community grants and volunteers for various projects. Membership fees are £45 per annum, but you are also very welcome to come to any lectures that appeal to you for a visitor’s fee of £7. To ﬁnd out more, visit our website ww.theartssocietyarun.org, and keep an eye on the Events pages for upcoming talks.

Shopmobility Manager re res a er 20 years

Long‐serving manager recalls the history of the charity — and of her many years involved.

By June Caﬀyn

I ﬁnally re red on New Year’s Eve 2024 a er working as the manager of Li lehampton Shopmobility for all but six years of the charity’s 26 years in existence! Some people have asked me why I stayed so long in the same job and the answer is that it was the best job I have ever had, as I was never bored! I wore several hats, including shop, oﬃce, fundraising, and helping with the accounts. Indeed, even on quiet days, I always found plenty to keep me occupied.

Many of our nice, loyal customers also made it so worthwhile to work there and I especially liked that I was working for a local charity.

Way back in 1998, I started oﬀ as a general assistant at Shopmo (as we all like to call the charity for short!), but a er six years, I le to work elsewhere. However, a er working for a few years at my new place, I was reading the local newspaper some me in April 2010 and no ced that the manager’s job at Li lehampton Shopmobility was being adver sed. I recalled how much I had enjoyed working there and applied for the job. Well, I was delighted when I was oﬀered the post straight a er having the interview way back in May 2010.

During my years as manager, I found that the best of mes working there were when former local Councillor and our then‐Town Council Representa ve, Alan Gammon, was voted in as Shopmo’s chairman in 2014, as he achieved so much in his years at the helm, including saving the charity money with his many cost‐cu ng ideas. Also, during Alan’s almost ten years as chairman, the charity was shortlisted for four consecutive years for a Tom Hillier Shopmobility of the Year Award. Another wonderful surprise was being presented with the Li lehampton Town Council’s Merit Award in 2018.

Alan re red as chairman at the September 2023 AGM and he was then asked to become honorary president of Li lehampton Shopmobility, which he accepted, so the team is happy that he is s ll involved.

As a qualiﬁed bookkeeper, Alan also had taken on the role of temporary volunteer‐treasurer just un l another treasurer could be found and at the September 2024 AGM, we were all thrilled to welcome back our formerly re red trustee‐treasurer, Richard Wilkins.

A couple of weeks before I re red, I was oﬀered and accepted the posi on of honorary vice‐president [see the photo above with le to right, Lucy Batchelor, myself and Alan Butcher]. So I will s ll be involved with the charity. Incidentally, this is one of the smaller Shopmobilitys in the UK and it has always meant so much to me over these many years!

I am delighted that Lucy replaced me as the new manager in January and that Cllr Alan Butcher became the new chairman in the September 2024 AGM. The trustees and the volunteers are the lifeblood of the charity, and they are all very much appreciated. However, Li lehampton Shopmobility is s ll in need of at least two more trustees and volunteers, so if anyone reading this is interested in these roles, please contact Lucy on 01903 733004 for more informa on.

Thank you to all of the team who helped me at Li lehampton Shopmobility.

Celebra ng Community Heroes 2025

Worthing Community Awards 29th May at Rooms Worthing

The Worthing Community Awards are back, and this year, we are excited to recognise and celebrate the remarkable individuals and organisa ons that make outstanding contribu ons to our community. This year, we are thrilled to announce new categories, such as The Young Community Hero Award and the Community Hero Award for Emergency Services.

Founder, Melanie Peters from Rocket Social Media, expressed her enthusiasm: “The 2024 awards were such a success that we are doing it again. We look forward to honouring the incredible people who dedicate their me and energy to making Worthing a be er place. They are dedicated to my friend Millie Stoner, whose life was cut short from a brain tumour aged 18.”

The 2025 awards will feature an array of categories, each sponsored by local businesses and organisa ons commi ed to suppor ng the community. Categories include:

1. Disability Awareness Award ‐ Sponsored by George Dowell MBE, Worthing Football Club

2. Fundraiser of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Jim Jams Catering

3. Charity/Charitable Organisa on of the Year ‐ Sponsored by VP Photography

4. Carer of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Roz Cloke, Partners in Wine

5. Young Carer of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Worthing Carpet Cleaning Company

6. Dad of the Year (in memory of David Sawyer) ‐ Sponsored by FREUND

7. Mum of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Riverside South Downs

8. Best Sibling (in memory of Millie Stoner) ‐ Sponsored by Enzos Italian Restaurant

9. Teacher of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Worthing High School

10. Volunteer of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Quality Kwik Dry Cleaners

11. Community Hero Award for Emergency Services ‐ Sponsored by A Star Group

12. Sports Team of the Year ‐ Sponsored by Fix Your iPhone

13. Community Hero Award ‐ Sponsored by James and James Estate Agent

14. Young Community Hero ‐ Sponsored by The Dharma Clinic

15. Outstanding Contribu on to Worthing

Award ‐ Sponsored by Worthing Pride

16. Judges Choice Award ‐ Sponsored by Pinnacle

The event will take place on 29th May at Rooms Worthing, bringing together community members to celebrate the spirit of Worthing. Charity Partner Superstar Arts

The esteemed judging panel features:

 Simon Margaraoli – Managing Director, Indigo Bar and Bistro and Arrington Hotel

 Bob Smytherman – Worthing and Adur Town Crier

 Nicci Parish – Founder of Billy & Beyond

 Greg Grundy – Owner of The Egremont, Worthing

Nomina ons for the awards are now open, and we encourage everyone to par cipate by recognising those who have made a diﬀerence in our community. To submit a nomina on, visit www.worthingcommunityawards.co.uk/ nominate/

The deadline for nomina ons is Friday 25th April. Join us in honouring the individuals and organisa ons that contribute to the vibrant tapestry of Worthing.

New Trustees

Wanted

at the Goring and Ferring

Friendship Centre (Goring Branch)

Beginning in 1967, The Friendship Centre has provided a meal for elderly people at Goring Methodist Church, Bury Drive on a Wednesday at 12:30pm.

When opera onal, those who a ended The Friendship Centre, not only had a three‐course lunch, but also the opportunity to meet others in friendship. The lunch ran for approximately 44 weeks of the year with around 50 people sharing together weekly.

In order to restart the lunches, we are looking to recruit new trustees. We would like trustees with experience of chari es, in par cular, employment (including PAYE), safeguarding requirements, and the administra onal requirements of the Charity Commission.

If you would like to know more, there will be a general mee ng on 20th March at 7pm at Goring Methodist Church. Alterna vely, please email goringfriendshipcentre@gmail.com for a relevant role descrip on.

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A Night to Remember with

Phab Friends Worthing!

What an incredible evening it was. Suspiciously Elvis brought the house down, performing for over 40 disabled adults, their families, friends, and carers. The energy, the music and the joy were simply unforge able!

We’re Phab Friends Worthing, part of a na onal charity dedicated to crea ng an inclusive world for disabled adults. Our mission? To foster a community where everyone feels welcome, supported, and celebrated. Together, we socialise, laugh, and create memories — with families, friends, and carers always included.

Our popular monthly First Club at West Worthing Social Club is all about arts and cra s, karaoke, and other fun‐ﬁlled ac vi es. But that’s not all! Our brand‐new Second Club, supported by Guild Care at Methold House, brings live, upbeat music to the forefront, oﬀering a safe and vibrant space where dancing, singing, and fun take centre stage.

On Wednesday 29th January, Suspiciously Elvis wowed the crowd at Methold House. The connec on he had with the crowd was truly wonderful! There was ample space for wheelchairs,

numerous cosy cabaret‐style sea ng areas and our very own Phab Snack Shack serving refreshments. It was an event that had something for everyone.

At Phab Friends Worthing, we’re driven by a passionate team of volunteers who each care for someone with a disability. We work to create diverse, inclusive social occasions for adults of all abili es. Our clubs are designed to bring people together, celebra ng our strengths, and build friendships in a welcoming, suppor ve environment. And our live events are so popular, ckets sell out within 24 hours!

Whatever your needs, we’re here to ensure you have a great me and make las ng memories.

For more informa on, join us and experience the fun for yourself. Let’s keep building an inclusive future together.

For more informa on, call 07396 702204

Email: phabfriendsworthing@gmail.com

Facebook: Phab Friends Worthing Facebook

Happy March from St Andrews

by Rev Shirley Tupper

It is so lovely to be wri ng an ar cle for the March edi on. It ﬁlls me with hope that spring is on its way and that the grey days will get less. The churchyard is certainly showing signs of spring and last Sunday as I waited outside church a er the service, the birds were singing at the tops of their voices.

One of our re red clergy, Revd Alison, oversees the churchyard wildﬂower area and she writes:

A small area to the le of the Lychgate has been le unmown to allow wildflowers to grow and as a home for wildlife. It may look un dy at the moment but insects, birds and a toad are happy with that. Wild daffodils are beginning to emerge along the bank and soon primroses should be in flower among the grass at the east end. Shortly, we will cut the old plant stems back to allow new growth to come through. We have kept a record of what flowers appear (38 varie es in 2024) and what birds have been seen (22 species) so we can compare each year and hopefully see a greater variety of both. Perhaps this year we can count bu erflies, too. A path is cut along one side to make access

easier to the whole length of the plot. Please do visit as the year progresses and ﬂowers begin to bloom.

We will be celebra ng Mothering Sunday on 30th March with an All Age service at 9.30am and a small gi for all the ladies. You are very welcome to join us.

Details of all our services and events can be found on the website: h ps:// standrewsferring.org.uk or follow us on Facebook: Saint Andrew’s Church Ferring.

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James Cox

Headteacher, Ferring CE Primary School

It is a privilege to be the headteacher of Ferring Church of England Primary School and I’m thrilled to have shared such a posi ve start with the school community since beginning this new chapter. Being a part of a team has always been a signiﬁcant part of my life. From youth sports teams and now in my role as headteacher, I have always valued the importance of teamwork and reﬂected on the part that I can play to achieve the very best outcomes for all involved. Hopefully that will shine through as our community gets to know me!

What do you like best about Ferring?

The proximity to both the seaside and the South Downs Na onal Park.

What do you like least about Ferring?

The train crossing.

What is your favourite piece of music?

As a Wa ord FC fan, I would have to choose an Elton John song but I couldn’t narrow it down to just one piece of his music.

What is your greatest fear? Chickpeas. What did you want to be when you grew up? A thunderbird.

Which living person do you most admire?

My mother.

If you were alone on an island, which record would you take? Elton John – I’m s ll standing. What is the best advice you have ever been given?

The more you put in, the more you get out. What is your favourite ﬁlm?

The Blind Side because it is a story of hope in a spor ng context!

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?

Back to the ski slopes in Morzine, France.

Which character in a ﬁlm or book most represents you?

The book ‘Legacy’ by James Kerr describes a successful team and how they work together. I’d be represented by their values and virtues around teamwork.

If you were a car, what would you be?

Volkswagen Cavalier – ready for anything!

What is your favourite gadget?

GPS golf watch.

What is your favourite word?

FORE! I have used it more than I would have liked to on the golf course over the years.

What is your screensaver at the moment?

My sons before we went on a safari experience at Animal Kingdom, Disney. The picture really captures the excitement in their eyes!

What is your favourite Computer game?

FIFA on the PS5.

Which is be er, to love or to be loved?

My hope would be it works both ways or is it really love?

What is the ﬁrst line of your favourite poem?

‘There’s a breathless hush in the Close to‐night’. It’s from Vitai Lampada by Henry Newbolt.

What do you do in your spare me?

Golf, football, family not always in that order!

Do you have any habits that you would change?

Burning the toast.

What do you dislike about your appearance?

The grey hairs that are star ng to appear!

What would your mo o be?

Grow with love, believe with hope and achieve with joy!

How would you like to be remembered?

Not as an individual but as a member of a team that had created a las ng legacy.

What or who is the greatest love in your life?

My family, without a doubt.

How would you describe love in a sentence?

Love is pa ent and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.

Paddington in Peru

Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next ﬁlm, Paddington in Peru, on Friday 14th March.

In the latest of the charming, light‐hearted Paddington ﬁlms, Paddington hears news that results in he and the Brown family heading to the jungles of Peru.

Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Re red Bears and Paddington is determined to ﬁnd her. We know that this process won’t be straigh orward — and that it will involve lots of Paddington‐created chaos!

Paddington is joined by a stellar cast, which includes Hugh Bonneville, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Coleman, Julie Walters, Ben Miller, Antonio Banderas and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Filmed in Peru and Colombia, Paddington in Peru is a visual treat and its very diﬀerent to when we last saw Paddington having tea with Queen Elizabeth II! Paddington in Peru provides a perfect an dote to grey, cold days.

The ﬁlm will be showing at Ferring Village Hall. Tickets £6, 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 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start.

2025 ﬁlm dates

April 11th

May 16th

June 13th

July 11th

August 8th

September 12th

October 10th

November 14th

December 5th

Third me lucky for RNLI’s December dippers!

Now in its third year, Li lehampton RNLI fundraisers organised a December Dip from Li lehampton East Beach as a fun and invigora ng winter event raising funds for the RNLI.

This me, though, it was held in January, having been postponed twice due to stormy weather condi ons during December.

Despite the grey chill of a Sunday in January, the atmosphere of an cipa on warmed the par cipants as they waited for the countdown to enter the water. Both par cipants and onlookers joined the countdown, and as a horn sounded, the dippers headed into the water either for a paddle or a full immersion.

A maximum time limit in the water was set, with warm drinks and garments ready for people as they le the water. Safety was overseen by the volunteer crews of both Li lehampton lifeboats with support from Arun Yacht Club and lifeguards from Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club.

On land, Li lehampton RNLI’s shore crew and fundraising volunteers managed the event and St John Ambulance was also on hand.

Cian Mathews, Littlehampton RNLI’s Fundraising Chair, said: “This is our third year holding the December Dip and I’m in awe of the con nuing generosity, bravery and kindness of the people of Li lehampton; they turned a cold grey morning in to a wonderfully warm, colourful and welcoming event. We raised over £3,000, which will directly support the RNLI, that is wholly funded by dona ons, enabling us to con nue saving lives at sea.”

New Fish Market Facility to be Created

in support of Worthing’s independent ﬁshermen

Worthing Borough Council has drawn up plans with its community of independent commercial ﬁshermen to transform the town’s unu lised rotunda into a new facility where they can prepare and sell their fresh ﬁsh.

Since the rotunda at Windsor Lawns was boarded up in 2021 following a spate of an social behaviour, the council has been in talks with Worthing Fishermen’s Society to create a dedicated facility for its members.

A er years of planning, the project will be brought to life a er securing external funding from the Marine Management Organisa on, a public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Aﬀairs (Defra), which is crea ng a prosperous future for seas, coasts and communi es.

Thanks to addi onal funding from the council’s Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund, Sussex Bay and marine conserva on charity Sea‐Changers, the facility can now be repurposed to host a cold storage facility, community no ce board, ice‐making machine and sales area.

Work on transforming the rotunda got underway on Monday 20th January, with the facility due to be complete this spring.

Providing a cold storage facility for Worthing’s independent ﬁshermen is expected to increase the shelf life of the local catch, meaning ﬁsh is less likely to go to waste.

In total, more than £88,000 has been secured for the project, £53,000 of which has come from the Marine Management Organisa on’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme. Worthing Fishermen’s Society were supported in their bids by Fishing Animateurs, a charity that supports small boat ﬁshing communi es.

Worthing‐based business Julian Church & Associates Ltd designed the plans for the new facility and are managing all aspects of its construc on free of charge. Council oﬃcers have been suppor ng the project with technical advice and support.

The plan, which was approved by Worthing’s planning commi ee in October, presents an opportunity to revive Worthing’s once‐thriving

ﬁshing scene. Today, there are only a select group of ﬁshermen on its shingle shore keeping the culture and businesses alive in the town.

In addi on to its ﬁnancial support, Sussex Bay, a movement commi ed to regenera ng 100 miles of local coastline and rivers and crea ng a healthy seascape where nature, communi es and the local economy can thrive, is also providing management support.

Cllr Vicki Wells, Worthing’s cabinet member for environmental services, said: “As a seaside town with a rich fishing heritage, it’s fantas c that our remaining commercial fishers will soon have a new facility where they can prepare and sell their fresh fish to our residents and visitors.

“I really hope the facility can become a landmark for the town’s fishermen and will lead to an increase in buying local and enjoying the highly sustainable fish caught just off our coastline.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to the Marine Management Organisa on, Sussex Bay and Sea‐Changers for suppor ng the project and to Fishing Animateurs for assis ng with our grant applica on.”

For more informa on about the council’s planning applica on to transform the site, visit h ps://planning.adur‐worthing.gov.uk/online‐applica ons/ and enter the reference code AWDM/1201/24.

Worthing Croquet Club

Worthing Croquet Club is a small, friendly, outdoor club based in Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, who meet regularly to play in friendly games and compe ons both in the club and with other clubs in West Sussex, home and away.

We have enthusias c beginners and seasoned regulars of mixed abili es. Players ages range from 20 to mid‐80, and they share their knowledge and skill with each other in a suppor ve manner.

The main ingredient of the club is fun and humour while learning techniques to enhance your game. We can play croquet every day of the year, whether at club sessions or pre‐booked sessions.

There is a strong social element in the club’s ethos and every year we meet for Christmas and pre‐season meals at Worthing indoor bowls club. There are facili es in our small clubhouse for making tea and coﬀee and hos ng small tea par es for visi ng clubs, too.

New recruits are very welcome. No previous croquet experience necessary. If you want to ﬁnd out more about the club, please contact the membership secretary on 01903 872637.

Small and large screen entertainment this March

by Rob Bullock

With returning drama favourites and plenty of world‐class sport to entertain viewers, March is a great month for TV, and there are some brilliant cinema releases.

In many households, March is dominated by sports: Premier League football, boxing, rugby and cricket, not to men on the culmina on of the winter sports season. But there is also some serious drama returning to the small screens.

TV highlights

Unforgo en, Season Six, ITV1

Chris Lang’s eagerly awaited cold case masterpiece returns this spring a er 2023’s season five gave the drama quite a different feel. Many feel that seasons one to five of Unforgo en are probably some of the best Bri sh TV drama ever created, but the end of season four saw Nicola Walker’s character leave the show and new characters introduced. The unfolding rela onship between Sunny, played by Sanjeev Bhashar, and new DCI Jessie, Sinead Keenan, and some challenging and disturbing new storylines promise to maintain the high standard.

to the eyes of the world once again. With plenty of familiar interna onal faces and exci ng new talent, the IPL is the place where we get to see cricket’s future unfold.

Cinema highlights

Twiggy, 7th March

Sadie Frost’s lovingly created cinema c documentary about the life of this Bri sh icon is a real trip down memory lane and reminds the audience that former model Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, is more than just a face — actually, acclaimed as the face of 1966 — a woman who rose from humble working‐class origins to become a global style icon and an accomplished actress and performer.

Marching Powder, 7th March

The Studio, Season One, Apple TV

Set to rapidly become a comedy classic ,Seth Rogan creates and heads up The Studio as Ma Remick, the newly appointed head of Con nental Studios, a man desperate for celebrity approval. Remick and his team have to get crea ve to maintain the relevance of movies. Home Alone’s brilliant Catherine O’Hara also stars.

IPL 2025 Sky Sports & Now TV

Armchair sports fans are eagerly awai ng Friday 14th March and the return of the razzmatazz of the Indian Premier League. Although the legendary bowler James Anderson did not get selected in this year’s auc on, the 2025 IPL tournament is bound to bring the subcon nent’s infec ous passion for the game

A hard‐hi ng, laugh‐out‐loud Bri sh movie. When middle‐aged football hooligan Jack Jones, played by the excellent Danny Dyer, is arrested for possession of drugs, he has six weeks to turn a life me of violence, bad judgement and terrible behaviour around and repair his marriage. Very violent but, at mes, also poignant and hilarious.

Disney’s Snow White, 21st March

Inextricably part of Disney’s cinema c history, Marc Webb’s musical fantasy is a live‐ac on reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and is released almost 90 years a er the animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The ﬁlm is bound to appeal to a new genera on of moviegoers and promises to put a new spin on the classic.

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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