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NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE 146

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.

December 2024 deadlines

Editorial submissions and advertising copy by 6th November. Finished artwork by 8th November.

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 November edition!

The Ferring Scarecrow Festival will be in full swing as this comes through your door, so do go and pay a visit. There will be fireworks lighting up the sky throughout the first week of November, with Worthing Rugby Club hosting its annual display and party on 1st November and the Worthing Lions’ big spectacle on Worthing Pier on 5th.

The 10th November is Remembrance Sunday, a day to honour those members of the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. A two-minute silence is observed at 11am at services in many of our local villages. Please see the What’s On section for more details.

There are plenty of events happening throughout the next few weeks and in the run-up to Christmas, too, with Christmas craft fairs in Littlehampton, Rustington and Goring. Please add your events to our website and then they will appear in the next magazine also.

Happy reading!

Helen and the All about Magazines Team

News from Ferring Parish Council

Remembrance Day

The annual act of Remembrance organised by Ferring Parish Council and our local Ferring Churches held on Sunday 10th November. A service at St Andrews Church, Ferring followed by the laying of wreaths by 35 local organisa ons at the War Memorial in Ferring Street. Thank you to all who are involved in this important local event.

Free Public CPR and AED Familiarisa on Session

Learn and prac se your skills on how to save lives! On Monday 25th November, the Parish Council invites you to join a session given by SECAmb (South East Coast Ambulance Service) to demonstrate how everyone can operate an AED/Deﬁbrillator and how to perform CPR in case of someone having a Cardiac Arrest. The demonstra on will be given 7pm to 8.30pm in Ferring Village Hall, Club Room, 90 Ferring Street, BN12 5JP.

For further informa on and to book your place, email parishoﬃce@ferringparishcouncil.org.uk or call 01903 249449

Public Conveniences

The village green public conveniences are s ll closed for refurbishment. The refurbishment work commenced on 2nd September and is expected to be completed by early January 2025. These dates may vary.

The refurbishment will provide an accessible toilet cubicle and a range of four individual gender‐neutral cubicles, including an ambulant disabled cubicle. The public conveniences will be closed from 2nd September through to 10th January 2025.

Christmas Celebra ons

Christmas comes to Ferring on Saturday 7th December with the Christmas Market opening at 2.30pm hosted by the Village Hall and will remain open un l 6.30pm, with lots of local cra s and charity stalls to browse, along with tea, coﬀee and cake served in the main hall via the kitchen hatch.

The Salva on Army will be playing carols, and come and singalong with the Terry Clough Choir. The Christmas lights will be switched on at approximately 5.15pm in front of the Village Green. For safety reasons, the road in this area will be closed from 4.30pm to 6pm.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there on Saturday 7th December.

The Christmas Celebra ons are organised by Ferring Parish Council and the Ferring Village Hall Trustees. All outside event arrangements are subject to weather condi ons at the me of the event.

Nineteen Eighty‐Four

FADS November 2024 Produc on

This November, FADS is excited to be presen ng a thrilling stage adapta on by Nick Hern of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty‐Four, described as the most important novel of the 20th century.

Hidden away in the Record Department of the Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet, inwardly he rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which controls him through the all‐seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love aﬀair with a fellow worker, the free‐spirited Julia. However, he soon a racts the a en on of O’Brien, a member of the inner party and, a er his terrifying appointment in Room 101, discovers that the true price of freedom is betrayal.

The produc on runs from Wednesday 20th November to Saturday 23rd November and is an amateur produc on by arrangement with Nick Hearn books.

Tickets are available from www. cketsource.co.uk/fad

For further details, go to the Future Produc ons page of the FADS website, visit www.ferring‐drama.org.uk or email us at ferringamdram@gmail.com

Audi ons For Pack Of Lies

Fads March 2025 Produc on FADS March 2025 produc on will be Pack of Lies, a drama based on a true story that gripped the na on in the six es.

Wri en by Hugh Whitemore, it tells the story of the Portland spy ring and reads like a Cold War thriller ‐ Soviet agents with assumed iden es, a secret radio transmi er and microdots hidden in books. But the story didn’t play out in West Berlin or Washington DC, but in the London suburb of Ruislip. This is a gripping true‐life drama of decep on and betrayal, which many will recall from the six es. Cas ng is ﬁve women and three men, and we are par cularly keen to hear from any younger female actors who might be interested in audi oning for the part of Julie, the teenage daughter.

Directed by Roy Stevens, audi ons will be held on Tuesday 25th November star ng at 7:30pm in Ferring Village Hall. Actors and anyone interested in backstage roles are encouraged to a end. Show dates are 26th to 29th March 2025. Email ferringamdram@gmail.com for a Show Pack with audi on pieces.

Make More Room for Fes ve Cheer!

Lo s can be a real gold mine of fantas c storage poten al, not only for Christmas, but all year round. However, they’re only going to be so much use if you can get in and out of them safely, especially if you need to li heavy objects up and down.

We’re not talking about climbing up on that wobbly, old kitchen chair and hoping for the best... we’re talking about safe access with ladders and hatches that aren’t going to put you at risk of spending Christmas with a sprained ankle, or worse.

Here at Access4Lo s, we specialise in installing lo ladders and hatches that can help you make the most of your lo and safely access that extra storage. We have a number of op ons to suit any space, no ma er how small, and can even oﬀer some shelving op ons, too. You’d be surprised at just how much room there is up there, and you’ll be even more surprised at just how quick, easy, and aﬀordable it can be.

This could also be a fantas c opportunity to think about some be er insula on. A properly

insulated roof can knock as much as 20 per cent oﬀ your energy bills, so you and your family can be sure to keep cosy and warm this winter without worrying about those bills come spring. Once the decora ons are all put away again, this could also be a great chance to free up some room in the rest of the house too.

To ﬁnd out how Access4Lo s can help you enjoy peace of mind along with your fes ve cheer, call A la now on 01903 380190 to book a free survey and quota on. Alterna vely, visit www.access4lo s.co.uk/Worthing or ﬁnd us on Facebook @Access4Lo sWorthing

MediCentre Sussex Opens in East Preston

MediCentre Sussex was founded on the vision of providing exceptional medical services for acute illnesses and injuries, with the caring approach of a traditional village GP. We are a private urgent care centre; if you need immediate medical attention we can attend to your needs.

At MediCentre Sussex, we are proud to have a knowledgeable and caring team, dedicated to giving you the best treatment and support for your healthcare needs. All our staff bring years of experience, across a variety of medical fields, as well as a personal touch, ensuring you get the best medical care, at a time to suit you.

With an extensively qualified team, including senior emergency department doctors, skilled GPs and specialised nurses, you can be confident that you’ll only receive the highest standard of care

Our Medical Director and lead clinician, Dr Kiran Marr, brings with her over 20 years of NHS experience, working in Accident & Emergency. She has a wealth of experience in assessing and treating patients in the Emergency Department, including injuries, illnesses and GP related conditions. Dr Marr has seen first‐hand the challenges facing our healthcare system, particularly concerning the urgent assessment and treatment of minor injuries and illnesses. Recognising the need for quicker access to treatment and private emergency care, she founded MediCentre Sussex

Dr Marr completed her post‐graduate training in Emergency Medicine at a Major Trauma Centre in London and became a fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2013. Subsequently appointed as an A&E consultant, Dr Marr then moved to West Sussex to start a family and continued with her career.

www.medicentresussex.co.uk reception@medicentresussex.co.uk 01903 32 20 20

10 The Parade, Willowhayne Crescent, East Preston, BN16 1NS

Essentially, what we want to say is if you can’t get an appointment with your GP, or don’t want to wait in A&E for a non‐life threatening illness or injury, come to the MediCentre.

Same day appointments available Can treat minor injuries and illnesses IV fluids, nebulizers and wound care management Vaccinations and Health Assessments

Happy Centenary Ferring

It’s me to celebrate a very special birthday. Ferring Village Hall is 100 years old this year and you are all invited to the party!

Since oﬃcially opening on 14th November 1924, it has gone from strength to strength and has always been a hub for the community.

The hall has a fascina ng history; it was given to Ferring by Georgiana Henty in memory of her husband Edwin and ,over the years, has hosted events too numerous to men on, but for residents old and new, it holds a special place in our hearts.

On Saturday 16th November, it is your chance to learn more about its history when the chair of the trustees that run the hall, Simon Cornish, will give a talk looking back over the 100 years (star ng at 10.30am, free entry) followed by Ferring From the Air, which demonstrates how the village has developed using aerial photography. Refreshments will be available.

For the younger audience, there will be a children’s ac vity morning in the Club Room (fascina ng fact: this was originally a billiards room paid for by public subscrip on in 1929). Hosted by Tori Monroe, come along for hair braiding, ta oos (non‐permanent, of course!), face pain ng, cra s and a family photo booth. All events will be free of charge.

From 2.30pm, we will hold a cketed “Village Hall A ernoon”. This will be an a ernoon of tradi onal Village Hall events, star ng with a performance by female vocal duo Rogers and Redmond, singing hits from the last 100 years, followed by a cream tea served by the VH Trustees. The a ernoon will be concluded with a tradi onal game of bingo with cash prizes. Tickets cost £10 per head and can be booked at www. cketsource.co.uk/ferring‐village‐hall. In the Club Room, there will be a Mad Ha ers Tea Party for children aged 5 to 10. This is a free event, but please book a space on Ticketsource.

Happy Centenary Ferring Village Hall!!

Shoebox Volunteers Needed

A big shout out for volunteers to help with this year Shoebox Appeal

Do you have two hours to spare between the 11th and 29th November 2024? Link to Hope Charity based in Ferring, need help from people that can sort dona ons, pack boxes, drive transits or help in our Ferring‐based warehouse.

We also need people that can sit and take Gi Aid Labels oﬀ or volunteer to lovingly repair any shoeboxes that have been damaged along the way. Whatever your skill or ability, there is a role for you with us.

In the world of Link to Hope, we think about Christmas all year round due to our Family & Elderly Shoebox Appeal. Every year since 1991, we have been sending out shoeboxes full of gi s to people who are suﬀering displacement, poverty and injus ce in Eastern Europe. In some cases, the people that receive a shoebox have no electricity, running water or bathrooms. However, due to the war in Ukraine, we are now also helping thousands of displaced people who did have normal, everyday lives but are now IDP’s (Internally

displaced people) They s ll live in their own country but are now refugees and own

nothing. Our Shoebox Appeal is an opportunity to send a box of simple gi s to a stranger so they know someone, somewhere cares. Through the Shoebox Appeal many educa on and social care projects have been established by Link to Hope and currently thousands of people are helped each day through kindergartens, soup kitchens, work skills lessons, clubs for children with special needs, feeding programmes, house rebuilding programmes and many more. If you can give two hours, then please do contact us on 01903 529333 or email shoebox@linktohope.co.uk. There is unlimited tea, coﬀee and biscuits as well. Of course, if you are an individual, business, church, school or organisa on that would like to register to join in with the Shoebox Appeal, please visit www.linktohope.co.uk for more informa on.

The All about Magazines team volunteering 2023

Has good just become ordinary?

Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Nsure

It appears we now live in a world where only major outcomes hit the headlines, it’s either a ﬁnancial crisis or huge gains and nothing really in between ever gets reported or wri en about. So, I’m going to take ﬁve minutes just to talk about things being OK.

Over the past 12 months your average mixed por olio has seen double digit returns. This might not be a game changer in terms of ge ng rich, but it is growth. Following a few years of less than posi ve results this should be a welcome change to the many who have ridden the investment rollercoaster.

Let’s work on the assump on that no news is generally good news and when things aren’t being talked about, it o en means they are doing ok. Actually, consistently OK tends to ‐over the long run ‐ outperform gains and losses. All too o en the catalyst for change is directly associated with headline grabbing informa on, like slumps in stocks, markets in unease, budget announcements, etc. Over the years, I’ve found that some mes the best strategy is to sit back and wait, do nothing and observe, take me to think things through, rather than jumping on the bandwagon and forcing the situa on.

So, what does good look like? Everyone’s financial situa on is different and lots of us invest for different reasons. This means defining outcomes becomes quite tricky. However, growth on your investments is always a posi ve thing, especially when it tracks above infla on. Choosing what to invest in and why is a personal choice, but I would strongly recommend avoiding any knee jerk reac ons just because other people are doing it, or worse s ll that because there is a load of hype about it at any par cular point in me.

Just remember, bad news sells, but you don’t have to.

We work with our clients to ensure they make the best investment decisions for their

A School with Vision

Ferring Church of England Primary has recently reviewed and expanded its vision and values, linking them to verses in the New Testament. The school aims to oﬀer an inspiring place to grow, believe and achieve a life in all its fullness (John 10:10). Its vision is to nurture and enable every member of the school to ﬂourish and be the person God created them to be. Everything the school does is underpinned by its three core values:

GROW: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). Every individual in the school will develop wisdom through acquiring a wide range of knowledge and skills strengthened by Chris an belief and prac ce. Through teaching dignity and respect every unique person will be valued.

BELIEVE: “May the God of hope ﬁll you will all joy and peace as you trust in him” (Romans 15:13). By encouraging individuality and developing the whole person – spiritually, morally, socially and culturally – every member of the school will have hope and be aspira onal for themselves and for each other.

ACHIEVE: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). As a

community of learners, a sense of togetherness will be developed through rela onships and par cipa on so that every member of the school can succeed in their goals and aims.

The school’s vision embraces its whole community – applying to children and adults alike – and con nues to encourage growth, belief and achievement at every level.

How do I move my Will to another law ﬁrm?

Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP and an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax, considers why you may wish to move your Will to another ﬁrm, and how to go about it.

There are a few common misconcep ons when it comes to Wills. For example, that when you die your Executors must use the ﬁrm that prepared your Will to obtain Probate and administer your estate.

Another common misconcep on is that you need to store your original Will with the ﬁrm that prepared it.

It is always a good idea for a solicitors’ ﬁrm to store your original Will. There is a rule of law known as the “presump on of revoca on”. If your original Will cannot be found when you die, and it was last known to be in your possession, you are presumed to have revoked the Will. The Intestacy Rules will then apply instead of your wishes. The Intestacy Rules create a par cular problem if your Will named an unmarried partner or friends or chari es as beneﬁciaries, or if there are blood rela ves who you did not want to inherit. Storing your Will with a solicitor means that the presump on of revoca on can never apply. However, your Will does not need to be held by the solicitor who drew it up.

So why might you wish to move your Will to another firm of solicitors? The most common reasons are that you have moved, the individual solicitor who prepared the Will has le or re red, the firm has closed the office that you dealt with, or the firm itself has changed (for example becoming a lot more corporate and less caring following a merger).

Moving your Will to another firm could not be simpler. If you wish to transfer your Will to Monan Gozze LLP, we simply need to know the name of the firm that holds your original Will, your full name, your telephone number, and your home address. If you had a different address when you signed your Will then we need to know that address as well. We provide you with a le er of authority to sign, which we then submit to your old solicitor so that your Will and any other documents (for example, your Deeds or your Powers of A orney) can be sent to us. You do not need to contact your old solicitor directly or give any reason why you are moving your Will.

At Monan Gozze LLP we do not charge for transferring Wills from another firm, and most firms do not charge for releasing your Will to us. When we have received your Will, we will arrange a free review appointment with you, to check that it s ll meets your needs and to take down informa on that will be helpful to your Executors when you pass away, such as details of your assets, pensions and other sources of income, and any debts. The review appointment can be in our Arundel office, but free home visits are available in the areas where this magazine is distributed.

If you would like to transfer your Will from another ﬁrm, you can email me at ssampson@monangozze .com, phone 01903 927055, write or call in to our Arundel oﬃce at 1 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG.

Autumn Concert a Success

by Sharon Miller

Ferring Re rement Club’s Terry Clough Choir presented Music from the 1960s and 70s at the Glebelands Centre over two a ernoons during September. This was my era of music, so I felt conﬁdent I would remember every song and be able to sing along (quietly to myself, of course).

We were given a sunny welcome by MC Lilian Holdsworth, which took us into the ﬁrst song of the a ernoon, ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ from 1966. A change of tempo followed with ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers’, wri en by Neil Diamond.

Our very own ‘Nancy’, Denise O’Boyle, sang the poignant ‘As Long As He Needs Me’, the ﬁrst number of the a ernoon from the musical ‘Oliver’. ‘Happy Together’ a song by The Turtles from 1967, included solos from Margie Isaacs and Jill Colbourn, led us into the soulful ‘Killing Me So ly’ made famous by Roberta Flack in 1973 and performed by the ladies of the choir.

‘The Seekers Medley’ was followed by ‘The Day We Went to Bangor’ from 1979 by Fiddler’s Dram and didn’t we have a lovely me! The choir then ventured further aﬁeld with ‘Everyone’s Gone To The Moon’, a song that epitomises the 1960s.

‘Somethin’ Stupid’, a hit from 1967 for father and daughter duo Frank and Nancy Sinatra, was touchingly performed by the choir’s very own family pairing, Jane and Nick Byford. ‘Sweet Caroline’, another Neil Diamond song ﬁlled with good mes, wri en and performed by him in 1969, took us happily to the interval for tea and ar ul Jammie Dodgers.

As if on cue, the second half opened with a medley from Lionel Bart’s sensa onal musical ‘Oliver’, which premiered in the West End in 1960. ‘Who Will Buy’, ‘Consider Yourself’, ‘Where is Love’ and ‘Oom‐Pah‐Pah’ took us down a Victorian memory lane, with soloists from Marilyn Ca erill, Julie Appleton and Leslie Louis.

Jenny Jeﬀery treated us to a classical piano solo, Cava na, the theme from the 1978 ﬁlm ‘The Deer Hunter’. Then back with the Choir and a solo introduc on from Sheila Fenton to ‘Do You Know Where You’re Going To?’.

‘Are You Sure’ followed, a song that gained ‘The Allisons’ second place in the Eurovision Song

Contest in Cannes in 1961, led us to ‘Close To You’, the breakthrough hit for The Carpenters from 1970.

Musical Director Anne Robinson and the choir (a red in their wedding hats) entertained with the lively ‘Flash! Bang! Wallop!’ from the 1963 musical ‘Half A Sixpence’, originally wri en for and performed by the loveable Tommy Steele. The concert was brought to a close with a song from the 1977 album ‘Abba’. ‘Thank You For The Music’ to the Terry Clough Choir for a wonderful a ernoon of song, sunshine, happiness and fun. Indeed, thank you for the many a ernoons of joy the choir have given to the community of Ferring. I knew all the songs!

Note from Chairman Valerie Simpson

My sincere thanks go once again to Sharon for reviewing our concert and to the wonderful audiences at both performances! Our Christmas concert will be held in the Glebelands Centre on 5th and 7th December, with ckets on sale from 7th November.

Ferring Re rement Club’s Annual General Mee ng will be held in the Glebelands Centre on Wednesday 20th November. Refreshments will be served from 2pm and the business mee ng will follow. All club members are invited, but, if any non‐members would like to a end and learn more about us, please let us know by calling 07522 092690 or emailing Club Secretary Bernie Griﬃn, at berniegriﬃn9@gmail.com

A great year so far for James & James

by Director James Brock NAEA

As we head into the ﬁnal quarter of the year, I want to take a moment to reﬂect on what has been an incredible year for our estate agency, thanks to your con nued trust and support.

For the past four years, we’ve run our popular Do Not Disturb campaign — a service designed for sellers looking to hit the market in the new year without the hassle over the Christmas period. It’s a great opportunity to get proper es photographed, measured, and ﬂoor plans drawn ahead of me, with homes going live on Boxing Day and viewings star ng from 5th January.

I’m delighted to report that this year’s campaign was an overwhelming success! We launched 36 homes to the market on Boxing Day, and by 17th January, we had agreed sales on 34 of them. This provided a huge boost to kick-start the year, with fantas c momentum that’s carried us through.

While the year brought its challenges — such as a general elec on, the football World Cup, Wimbledon, and the Olympics, all of which tend to slow down market ac vity — demand bounced back strong. A er a slightly quieter

spell, we experienced record-breaking ac vity in August and September.

Since the start of the year, we’ve:

 Registered 3,877 buyers

 Arranged 2,591 viewings

 Agreed 244 sales

 Record-breaking comple ons taking place with a combined property value exceeding £42 million

Ac vity levels remain incredibly healthy heading into the autumn, and we’re excited to see what the rest of the year has in store.

If you’re curious about the current value of your home or considering a move — whether now or in the future — please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’d be more than happy to visit you for a free, no-obliga on valua on.

Thank you once again for your con nued support, and we look forward to helping many more of you ﬁnd your perfect home in the months ahead!

What’s On in and around Ferring

If you would like your event to appear in the ‘What’s On’ pages, please add it to our website www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk/my‐events/create

Friday 1st November ‐ 19:30

Ferring History Group (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

This month’s talk is A History of Shoreham Airport by Peter Fellows. Non‐members pay £3 at the door. For more informa on about the group, see www.ferringhistorygroup.co.uk

Sunday 3rd November ‐ 15:00

All Souls’ Day (St Andrews Church, Church Lane, Ferring)

During this special service to remember loved ones who have passed away, the names of those who the church have conducted services for in the past three years will be read out. If you would like a loved one remembered, email their name to standrewsferring@gmail.com or call 01903 241627.

Sunday 3rd November ‐ 15:00 to 17:30

Kenny Fu’s Interna onal Interview Concert (Our Lady Of Sion School, Gratwicke Road, Worthing, BN11 4BL)

Enjoy an exclusive conversa on and full live performance by Kenny Fu, an exci ng, young Bri sh solo pianist. Free parking at the venue. For more informa on and to book, go to www.see ckets.com and search Kenny Fu.

Tuesday 5th November ‐ 10:00 to 11:30

Ferring Probus Coﬀee Morning (St. Andrews Church, Church Lane, Ferring)

Friendship, coffee or tea, chat, and a guest speaker are followed by a raffle and club news. £3 per person. All welcome. To find out more, call 07802 951061.

Tuesday 5th November ‐ 19:30

Fireworks (Worthing Pier)

This fantas c free ﬁreworks display is brought to you by the Worthing Lions and Worthing Town Centre BID. Display starts from the end of the Pier at 7:30pm. Make a night of it and enjoy the funfair, food stalls and town centre businesses. Note, there will be some road closures, so allow plenty of me to arrive.

Thursday 7th November ‐ 19:15 to 21:00

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

Joining the club for it’s monthly mee ng is Ma Phelps from the wonderful Knepp Estate. Non‐members £3. Price includes refreshments. For more informa on about the club, call 01903 249655.

Friday 8th November ‐ 18:30 to 21:30

The Book of Clarence (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

Ferring Community Cinema’s next film is a Hollywood‐style biblical epic meets playful Pythonesque sa re, with an all‐star cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield and James McAvoy. Tickets £6, available from the North Ferring Co‐Op, Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Ticket price includes coffee, tea or a so drink, and biscuits. Film starts 7pm.

Sunday 10th November ‐ 9:30

Remembrance Sunday (St. Andrews Church, Church Lane, Ferring)

A service will be held in the church followed by the laying of wreaths by local organisa ons at the War Memorial in Ferring Street at 11am.

Tuesday 12th November ‐ 19:15 to 20:45

Tangmere et la Résistance française (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, Angmering, BN16 4FU)

This month’s talk to the Rus ngton & District Anglo French Circle is on the clandes ne opera ons from Tangmere during World War II. All levels of French are welcome, and there will be visuals to help. Visitors £5. Please contact anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com if you wish to a end or need more informa on.

Wednesday 13th November ‐ 12:00 to 13:45

Lunch Club (St. Andrews Church, Church Lane, Ferring)

Arrive 12pm for a freshly cooked two‐course lunch at 12:30pm. £6 per person. Must be booked in advance. Call 01903 501628.

Saturday 16th November ‐ 10:30 onwards

Ferring Village Hall Centenary Celebra ons Kicking oﬀ the day, Simon Cornish, will give a talk looking back over the 100 years, and for kids there will be face pain ng, cra ac vi es and more. Both events are free. From 2.30pm, enjoy cream teas, bingo and live music. Tickets £10 from www. cketsource.co.uk/ferring‐village‐hall. In the Club Room, there’s a Mad Ha ers Tea Party for kids aged 5‐10. Book a free space on Ticketsource.

Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd November ‐19:00 daily; 14:30 ma nee (Sat only)

Nineteen Eighty‐Four (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

FADS is performing George Orwell’s inﬂuen al, thought‐provoking work. Tickets available from www.ferring‐drama.org.uk/box‐oﬃce‐2

Wednesday 20th November ‐ 14:00 to 15:00

Ferring Re rement Club AGM (Glebelands Community Centre, Greystoke Road, Ferring) All club members are invited, but if you are not a member and would like to a end please get in touch. Email Club Secretary Bernie Griﬃn at berniegriffin9@gmail.com or call 07522 092690.

Sunday 24th November ‐ 11:30 to 14:30

Fes ve Lino Cu ng with Gary Goodman (Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1HP)

Create your own unique Christmas cards, labels, and wrapping paper. Cost £17:50. Book now on h ps://wtm.uk/events/fes ve‐lino‐cu ng‐with‐gary‐goodman

Sunday 24th November ‐ 15:00 to 17:00

WPO: Orchestral Transforma ons (Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbo Road, BN11 1HQ)

Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra performs Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Liszt’s Piano

Concerto no 1 and ends with the exhilara ng Concerto for Orchestra by Bela Bartók. Tickets available from h ps://wtm.uk/events/wpo‐orchestral‐transforma ons/

Monday 25th November ‐ 19:00 to 20:30

CPR and AED Familiarisa on Session (Club Room, Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

A free session given by SECAmb (South East Coast Ambulance Service) to demonstrate how

everyone can operate an AED/deﬁbrillator and how to perform CPR. For further informa on and to book your place, call 01903 249449 or email parishoﬃce@ferringparishcouncil.org.uk

Saturday 30th November ‐ 12:00 to 16:00

Christmas Fayre (Care For Veterans, Boundary Road, Worthing BN11 4LJ)

Enjoy live music, explore ar san stalls, and indulge in fes ve food and drinks. There will be games and prizes to keep the fun going, and Santa’s Gro o will be a highlight for li le ones.

Wednesday 27th November ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

A ernoon Talk at Arundel Museum (Mill Road, Arundel, BN18 9PA)

Ian Everest will give an entertaining talk uncovering interes ng and unusual stories from the South Downs. Tickets £8 members, £10 non‐members, including refreshments. Book directly with the museum. Call 01903 885866 or email oﬃce@arundelmuseum.org

Thursday 28th November ‐ 19:15 to 22:00

Travelling Trends Fashion Show (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Ave, BN16 4FU)

A er the catwalk show, you can try before you buy this season’s high street and branded fashions ‐ all at bargain prices! Tickets £7, includes a glass of prosecco. Must be purchased in advance. Call 01903 773982 or email oﬃce@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk

Friday 29th November ‐ 14:30

Ferring Conserva on Group (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

Ten Bees and the Stories They Tell, a talk by James Power, author of ’The Bees of Sussex’. Admission: £2 members, £3 visitors, who are always welcome. Price includes tea and biscuits. For more informa on about the group, go to www.ferringconserva ongroup.co.uk

Saturday 30th November ‐ from 09:45

Christmas Tree and Santa’s Gro o Weekend (Ferring Country Centre, Rife Way, Ferring) Buy a cut or po ed, high‐quality tree at a discounted price (only on this promo onal weekend). Plus, meet Santa in his gro o and receive an early Christmas present! To book, go to www.ferringcountrycentre.org/Event/ christmas‐weekend‐2024

Is Your Home Living Up to Its Full Poten al?

As we go about our day‐to‐day lives, it’s easy to overlook the hidden possibili es within our homes. We might become accustomed to the limita ons we see, accep ng them as the boundaries of what is possible. But what if those boundaries could shi ? What if the walls of your home could be more than just walls? What if they could be canvases for crea vity, expressions of who you are, and, most importantly, gateways to a space that truly works for you?

At Roberts Millar Redshaw (RMR), we believe that architecture and construc on is not merely about building structures but about crea ng environments that enhance lives. Every home holds untapped poten al, wai ng to be discovered through the right combina on of vision and cra smanship. Whether you’re looking to transform a cramped kitchen into an open, invi ng space, or turn a neglected lo into the crown jewel of your home, the possibili es are endless.

Take the modern extension, for instance. A single‐story rear extension, fi ed with bi‐fold or sliding doors that flood the space with natural light, can transform the heart of your home. The outdoors blends seamlessly with your living area, crea ng a flow that invites comfort and connec on. Or consider a wrap‐around extension ‐ a clever solu on that u lises o en‐overlooked areas of the property, revealing unexpected space for growth (and not growth for unruly foliage!).

Lo conversions offer opportuni es for maximising unused space. Whether you’re seeking a private bedroom oasis, an addi onal bathroom, or a dedicated home office, the lo conversion creates space without altering the exis ng footprint of your home. And let’s not forget garage conversions — ideal for func onal spaces, from home offices to gyms, without the need for extensive construc on. Roberts Miller Redshaw are award‐winning architects and builders with over 100 years of combined experience. They know it’s about

more than design; it’s about understanding how you live and transla ng that into a space that elevates your everyday life. RMR will ensure your vision comes to life smoothly and with the utmost a en on to detail.

In a world where func onality and aesthe cs are equally valued, how we choose to shape our environments says a lot about who we are. Is your home truly reﬂec ng you, your lifestyle and your needs? Unlock its poten al.

Email enquiries@robertsmillerredshaw.com, call 01903 240169 or go to robertsmillerredshaw.com. Let’s start shaping a space that feels like home ‐ only be er.

Light Up a Life at

St Barnabas Hospice

A loyal friend with an infec ous laugh, Jan enjoyed good health un l, approaching her 70th birthday, she started complaining of pain in her upper abdomen. By the me Jan was diagnosed with pancrea c cancer, the prognosis was not hopeful.

“People say you can't see someone’s pain, but I could,” says Jan’s sister, Lyn.

“Even when she managed to get some rest, it was terrible to think she would wake up the next day and go through it all again.

“Un l St Barnabas came on board, I felt so alone. When we were referred to the hospice, everything changed.

“It was such a comfort to us knowing we could call St Barnabas for advice and support, and we knew we wanted to spend her ﬁnal days

together at the hospice. When they said they had a bed available, we were overjoyed. We just knew it was the right place for her.

“When someone is cared for by St Barnabas, their loved ones become part of the hospice family too. Light Up a Life brings together people in our community to celebrate the lives of our loved ones and the joy they brought to our lives.

“If you can support St Barnabas with a dona on, I know how much of a diﬀerence it will make to families just like mine,” says Lyn. “Every dona on, no ma er how small, means the hospice will con nue to be there to help other people in our community.”

www.stbh.org.uk/light‐up‐a‐life

Long-term care in your own home or in a residential care home is expensive, but with expert advice from independent financial specialists, Carewise can help you to make informed decisions on choosing and paying for the right care.

The Carewise care fees specialists are all members of the Society of Later Life Advisers, and can give you peace of mind that you’ve explored all your options. Contact Carewise to find out how you could benefit.

0330 222 7000

Not so fes ve for all…

It’s the most wonderful me of the year…or so the song goes. But the Samaritans know this is deﬁnitely not true for some people: listening volunteers answered more than 1,100 calls on Christmas Day on the freephone number (116 123).

Worthing Samaritans say Christmas can be a distressing me for some people and feel du es over the fes ve period are so worthwhile. Sophie, from Worthing Samaritans, volunteers for a Christmas Day shi every year. She said it was a privilege to be on the helpline for others on Christmas Day and that callers trust you to pick up the phone if they call.

“I love being on the helpline. The demand for the service doesn’t change just because of the holidays. I know the importance of being there and listening to people who are struggling around the fes ve season. It isn’t always a happy me of year; it can add stress and pressure, so we need to be here for our callers.

“With everything else closed down, it can leave people who are struggling alone and with nowhere to turn. Mental health problems don’t disappear just because it’s Christmas.

“We get callers grateful that you’re there, callers whose normal support services are closed, some who are recently bereaved, callers who are very lonely.”

Mental health concerns, loneliness and isola on, and family and rela onships issues were the main concerns raised by callers during this year.

So who can become a listener? You don’t need to have been through a par cular life experience or be from a certain walk of life. Anyone who wants to help others, is tolerant and open‐minded is welcome to apply.

What you get out of being a volunteer

Above all you’ll have the incredible sa sfac on of knowing you’re helping people who are in despair. In addi on, you’ll learn valuable new skills, make new friendships, and be part of an amazing group of people.

There are lots of ways to volunteer for Samaritans, it all depends on what skills you have and how much me you’ve got to give.

Worthing branch answered 19,070 calls during the year April 2023 to end of March 2024, replied to 481 web chats and answered 451 emails up to the beginning of the year, when emails transferred out of local branches into a central hub.

Sophie and fellow volunteers in Worthing will be among approximately 300 people in 13 Samaritans branches who will give up their me for others over the Christmas period.

Samaritans is the only UK 24/7 emo onal support freephone helpline, na onally answering almost half a million calls a year. Anyone interested in volunteering with Samaritans in the New Year can visit www.samaritans.ie/volunteer

Shuﬄeboard A ernoon at Ferring Probus

Despite the atrocious weather, there were 30 compe tors all keen to try their hand at this great game. The event was organised by the owner of The English Shuﬄeboard company from Hove.

To mark the start of Probus’s Autumn season, the Club held a Shuﬄeboard a ernoon for members and guests. The same event last year was extremely popular, and this year proved to be the same. themselves The Bell Ringers. The success of the tournament was, of course, due to the event being very well organised.

Shuﬄeboard has existed in England for over 500 years and was greatly enjoyed by Henry VIII. The game is played by sliding discs along a narrow board and knocking them through gaps to score points.

The players were divided into teams of three compe tors. There were 30 of us playing, so there were ten teams. We were then subdivided into two groups numbered A or B. Each group composed of ﬁve teams. At ﬁrst, it seemed rather complicated, but everyone soon understood what they had to do.

To avoid any arguments, the score of each group was checked by a member of the other groups. If there were any disputes the organiser of the game acted as adjudicator.

The game proved to be a great deal of fun and soon we had reached the point where there was a break for refreshments. We all enjoyed the delicious array of sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls and glorious desserts. Par cular favourites were lemon drizzle cake and strawberry and cream scones.

All too soon the a ernoon came to an end and all agreed that we had thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The eventual team winners called

Thanks must go to David Gibbs, our Dining officer, who arranged the games, The English Shuffleboard Co. and the wonderful lady who provided the refreshments and copious cups of tea and coffee.

New members are always welcome at Probus. Our monthly coﬀee mee ngs with speakers are held on the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at St Andrews Church Centre, Ferring star ng at 10am‐ 11.30am. Non‐members are welcome to a end.

Members Lunches are held on the third Wednesday of the month at Worthing Indoor Bowls Club, Field Place between 12.15pm and 3pm. Usually there is a speaker.

Our mee ngs are always very well a ended and enjoyed. To ﬁnd out more contact the Secretary Roger Lovell on 07802 951061 or email rmlisnow@yahoo.co.uk

Estate Administra on

It is an emo onal and frequently overwhelming me following the death of a loved one. If you are required to deal with the Estate a er their death, there are several steps that you will need to take. You will need to register their death, organise their funeral, collect in their assets, pay any debts, and then ﬁnally distribute the Estate.

Our Private Client Team at EJ Moyle LLP can provide you with sympathe c advice during this me, and we can conﬁrm whether a Grant of Probate is necessary to deal with the Estate or whether any Inheritance Tax is payable. Our team can assist you where a loved one has died, either with or without a Will. We can help with the whole administra on process on your behalf, or we can simply make the applica on to the court for the grant to allow you to ﬁnalise ma ers yourself.

If you have begun dealing with an Estate yourself but have found the process overwhelming, me‐consuming or confusing, then our team can assist you in ﬁnalising the Estate administra on. We can be involved as much, or as li le, as you require.

Please contact our Team: Sophie Careless‐Shore scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk or Barbara Sykes bsykes@moyle.co.uk or call 01903 784447. Alterna vely, you can complete a conﬁden al online enquiry at www.moyle.co.uk

Sophie Careless‐Shore

Barbara Sykes

‘The Messiah’ – a Finale

…and the start of something new?

Arundel Cathedral will host a performance of this classic from the choral repertoire ‐ the beau ful words of the King James Bible set to glorious music by the incomparable George Frederick Handel, from the rousing ‘For unto us a child is born’, to the triumphant ‘Hallelujah’ chorus.

A er 20 years as Musical Director of the Angmering Chorale, George Jones will conduct his final performance for us. During those years, we sang a wonderful range of pieces, old and new, not only in the beau ful se ng of the cathedral but also in New York and across Europe. Highlights include ‘The Armed Man’ at both Carnegie Hall and Bayeux Cathedral to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of D‐Day. It would be a fi ng send‐off for him to have the cathedral filled to burs ng. Do come and join us and our incredibly talented professional soloists at 7.30pm on Saturday 23rd November. Tickets can be bought at www.theangmeringchorale.org.uk or call our box office on 01903 783918.

We feared that this might be the end of the choir a er the commi ee looked at a wide range of op ons to enable it to con nue, key among those being ﬁnding a new Musical Director, but despite all their eﬀorts, we hit too many roadblocks. A number of current members also felt they had reached re rement age. However, during the summer, we were approached by Dominic Grier, who has done great things with the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra over the last 10 years, and

remarkable things elsewhere, including opera and ballet, among which working as guest conductor of the Royal Ballet – check out his CV online – who is keen to work with an ambi ous local choir. Many of us want to con nue and we hope local choral singers will be equally enthusias c about working with this talented young man from January 2025. There remain a number of details to resolve but we are working hard to do so and provide more informa on. We hope to con nue to rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm at Angmering Community Centre. To ﬁnd out more, please email tarryer@b nternet.com.

We look forward to seeing you then and, of course, at Arundel cathedral on 23rd November for what will be a memorable evening.

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Fashion Show

with

all the

latest trends at a frac on of the price

Angmering Community Centre are delighted to present an exci ng evening of fun and fashion hosted by Travelling Trends on Thursday 28th November. As well as a live compered catwalk show, modelled by our own local ladies, there will be ample me to try on and buy this season’s High Street and branded fashions, available to purchase at a frac on of the usual high street prices.

Enjoy a complementary glass of prosecco (or non‐alcoholic op on), elevate your wardrobe and support our Community Centre – join us for a ladies night of fashion and fundraising!

Travelling Trends have been running for 27 years and have helped hundreds of charitable organisa ons, churches and schools to raise money. As a charity ourselves, we will be raising money to help keep our doors open for the community and con nue our support of the weekly Community Cuppa, a warm spaces ini a ve, oﬀering a free cuppa, slice of cake and a chat with new friends and old.

Raﬄe ckets will be available to purchase on the night, with the money raised going to a

local charity. The show is on Thursday 28th November, doors open at 7.15pm and its £7 per cket

Tickets are on sale now from the Centre oﬃce and must be purchased in advance. Cash and card payments accepted. Please contact the Centre on 01903 773982 or email oﬃce@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk

Cremaon

Chapel

Chisle

Cremaon Service

Worthing: £3083

Arun: £3139

Burial Service Adur District: £7332 | Arun District: £5331 Prepaid Funeral Plans

Christmas Whitening Oﬀer

Just a brief message this month that we are having a pre‐Christmas oﬀer on teeth whitening. As the evenings get darker, and the winter rain sets the mood, why not brighten your smile with whiter teeth.

It’s surprisingly easy to get teeth whitened professionally. Don’t waste me with whitening toothpaste as you’ll s ll be doing it when you’re 150 before you no ce the difference. With professional whitening you can get a significant difference within three weeks. Also, no ce it needs to be a professional, don’t risk ge ng something off the internet or from a beau cian. Your teeth are far too valuable to risk and poten ally doing serious damage to. Here at Abbots Lodge and Ferring Dental Prac ce, we will examine your mouth and teeth and advise what can be done safely and comfortably.

Our oﬀer this year, if reserved before Christmas, is a full new pa ent consulta on where we will look at the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, everything, and advise what, if anything, needs to be done and then includes whitening: all for £400.

Maybe you’d like to give it to yourself for Christmas or maybe, if you’re in a generous mood, a loved one.

Contact Ferring Dental Prac ce in Ferring on 01903 246858 or Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce in Rus ngton on 01903 783154 for more informa on or to book.

Black Friday Invisalign Deal: Smile More, Save More!

This Black Friday at Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce, transform your smile with our exclusive Invisalign oﬀer! Get a FREE consulta on (worth £250), FREE digital scan (worth £159), FREE teeth whitening (worth £495), FREE retainers (worth £300), and a FREE X‐ray (worth £95). That’s over £1,000 in added value! Plus, sign up on the day and enjoy an addi onal £200 oﬀ your treatment! This is your chance to achieve the perfect smile with state‐of‐the‐art Invisalign technology.

Don’t miss out on this limited‐ me deal—book your appointment now for Friday 29th November and invest in a conﬁdent, radiant smile today! Hurry, oﬀer ends soon!

Sausage and Bean Bowl

Give Sausage, Beans and Mash an Autumnal makeover

Prepara on me: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

2 onions ﬁnely sliced

1 large garlic clove, ﬁnely chopped

8 pork sausages

400g n chopped tomatoes

2 tsp Dijon mustard

½ chicken or vegetable stock cube, made up to 175ml

420g n baked beans

Mashed potato, to serve

Method

Heat half the oil in a lidded saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry un l golden. S r in the garlic and fry for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Increase the heat, add the remaining oil and the sausages, and cook un l caramelised and browned all over.

Return the onion and garlic to the pan with the tomatoes and mustard. Add the stock, season with pepper, and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the beans a er 5 minutes.

Cover and cook for 5 more minutes un l the sausages are cooked through. Serve poured over creamy mashed potato.

Modern Slavery—

its closer than you think

Modern slavery and human traﬃcking are happening within one mile of wherever you are, whether that’s in West Sussex or the UK. It could be the person who cleans the oﬃces you work at or does your nails at your local nail bar or is caring for your older rela ve.

Whoever it is, it is es mated that 120,000 people are vic ms of modern slavery, but how can this be possible in 2024? Probably because many people do not know what modern slavery is and what the signs are.

It is important for everyone to familiarise themselves with the diﬀerent types of modern slavery, the signs of modern slavery and how to report poten al vic ms and this can all be found on the Sussex Police website.

Know the signs

Appearance: Signs of physical or psychological abuse, look malnourished or unkempt, appear withdrawn

Isola on: Restricted freedom of movement, rarely allowed to travel alone, seem under the control or inﬂuence of others, rarely interact

Living condi ons: Living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommoda on, living and working at the same address

Possessions: Have no travel documents/ passports, few or no personal possessions, always wear the same clothes, wear clothes not suitable for their work

Time: Unusual travel mes, dropped oﬀ or collected for work on a regular basis either very early or late at night, work excessive hours

Manner: Reluctance to seek help, avoid eye contact, appear frightened or hesitant to talk

Someone is in slavery if they are forced to work, if they are owned or controlled by an employer, if they are dehumanised and treated as a commodity, or bought and sold as ‘property’, or if they are physically constrained or have restric ons placed on their freedom of movement.

There is no ‘typical’ vic m of modern slavery. Vic ms can be men, women and children of all ages, ethnici es, na onali es and backgrounds.

They are forced into a situa on through the use or threat of violence, decep on or coercion. Vic ms may enter the UK legally, or on forged documenta on, or they may be a UK ci zen living in the UK who is then forced into slavery. Modern slavery covers a range of exploita on, including human traﬃcking, sexual exploita on, forced labour, debt bondage, criminal ac vi es, domes c servitude, child labour, child sexual exploita on and forced and early marriage. The vic ms of this appalling serious crime are o en subjected to abuse and frightening control methods to maintain their compliance and limit the likelihood that they will feel able to tell anyone of their predicament.

Inves ga on can be complex and o en require a specialist and a mul ‐agency approach including overseas enquiries.

Modern slavery is a serious organised crime and carries maximum life imprisonment penal es for perpetrators. Sussex Police is commi ed to tackling modern slavery, prosecu ng those responsible and safeguarding vic ms.

How to report Modern Slavery

Informa on from communi es is vital for law enforcement agencies such as the police to help iden fy, locate and safeguard vic ms while pursuing the oﬀenders of Modern Slavery. Armed with this informa on, it is possible that members of the public could spot or encounter a poten al vic m or suspect of this type of crime. They could also have concerns about vehicles, loca ons or even businesses that are involved that could represent the missing piece of a jigsaw that might safeguard a vic m or help prosecute an oﬀender.

If you think you have encountered something like this, then you can report it to Sussex Police. Call 101 or go to www.sussex.police.uk/ro/ report/ocr/af/how‐to‐report‐a‐crime

Autumn Flower Show

at Ferring Gardening Club

Following our break from formal mee ngs in August, the club was very ac ve in September with the Autumn Flower Show and a talk on Harold Hillier Gardens given by David Jewell at the normal monthly mee ng.

It was a most interes ng talk, giving lots of informa on on the plan ng and structure of the garden. Members were also told about the importance of the tree collec on held at the gardens, with some of the trees having special status due to their rarity.

As soon as the mee ng date had passed, everyone was checking on their plants and flowers to find exhibits for the Autumn Flower Show held on the Saturday 14th September. Although the weather had been varied, with heavy rain and strong winds, the village hall was filled with nearly 200 exhibits. Visitor numbers were lower than usual but the show was a great success, overall.

Kevin Harmond won both the Chrysanthemum Cup and the Dahlia Cup. The Frank Braisby

GROUNDWORKS

Photographic Cup was awarded to Paul Braisby, who received the most votes from visitors to the show. The Pa erson family were also very successful, taking home the Autumn Trophy won by David Pa erson (pictured top right), with Marian Pa erson picking up the Homecra Cup, Vegetable Cup and the Cunliﬀe Cup for the most points awarded in each category. The Floral Art Cup for most points in all three shows was won by Liz Green, and Jurg Klemenz (pictured bo om right) picked up the Best in Show for his Beefsteak tomatoes.

October‘s mee ng was a talk from Alex New on Highdown Gardens, which was followed by our annual lunch.

November’s mee ng is on 7th November and the talk is about the Knepp Estate given by Ma hew Phelps.

The ﬁnal mee ng of the year is on Thursday 5th December, which is our Christmas social, speciﬁcally for members only.

All of our mee ngs are held in the Village Hall. Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. 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. Call 01903 249655 or email memsecfgc@gmail.com

You can also ﬁnd us on Facebook under Ferring Gardening Club.

Our Rivers

Ferring Conservation Group had an interesting talk at the end of September from local resident Damon Block, a senior officer in the Environment Agency, about the organisation’s work managing the state of our rivers and coastal waters.

Damon had begun there as a Water Bailiff, supervising fishing on our local rivers — still an important task of the Agency and a source of income from rod licences.

Now, he is looking after all the Sussex rivers from the Ouse to the Ems on the Hampshire border for water quality, flood control and ‘abstraction’ by farmers for irrigation.

The quality of the water is gauged by the various kinds of invertebrates that can tolerate different levels of contamination and oxygen deprivation, as well as by chemical testing. The problems arise not only from discharges and run‐off but also from invasive plant species like Crassula and Himalayan Balsam, which can choke streams and destabilise banks.

The Ferring Rife, he said, was fairly easy to manage — quite a small catchment area, with

End of an Era

Very sadly our Tree Dressing ceremony held on Ferring Village Green every Christmas will no longer be part of the village celebra ons.

few discharges, good flood defences, no fishing, but plenty of wildlife. It had been good to see Water Voles getting established there. Other rivers like the Arun and the Adur were more complex both in their needs and threats, and the opportunities they offered for better habitat creation and the reintroduction of species like the otters on the Rother tributary. Sussex had a good stock of fish in its rivers — eels are abundant here while declining nationally, and Sussex sea trout are the biggest and best in England. He explained that river trout and sea trout are the same species but had chosen different ‘lifestyles’ at an early age. Scales from these fish were, under a microscope, like sections of trees — showing measurable growth rings, evidence of how and where they had lived and spawned, and another good indicator of water quality.

The trees that we decorated for nine years have now reached a height that even our adult helpers cannot reach without the use of steps, which would breach health and safety regula ons.

We thank all the groups and socie es that have made so many beau ful and imagina ve decora ons over that me and for all those that helped even when inclement weather prevailed. Thank you all so much.

Community Groups Get Funding Boost

Groups that support communi es across Worthing have been given a funding boost, a er successfully securing money from Worthing Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund.

Just under £205,000 was successfully bid for by 27 community groups and voluntary sector organisa ons, with some groups working together on joint projects.

The Worthing CIL Neighbourhood Fund is made up of a propor on of the payments collected from developers building in the local area, to oﬀset the impact felt by residents.

In 2022, the council redesigned the fund to make it more inclusive and transparent, and provided communi es with the chance to be involved with the decision‐making process.

Projects that improve the wellbeing of residents have been invested in this year, with funding going to homelessness charity Turning Tides’ mindfulness gardening project and Humber Avenue Community Allotments’ social hub community space. The Turning Tides project includes 24‐hour onsite support, including mental health and counselling, medical help via a clinical room, substance misuse specialists, a wellbeing and sensory suite, digital inclusion, help with training, employment and managing ﬁnances, a commercial kitchen to learn cooking skills, carpentry, cra and furniture renova on workspaces, outdoor therapy spaces, gardening skills, an allotment, beehives, yoga, and more.

Families and young people will get support from projects across Worthing, including a Friday A ernoon Club at Maybridge Keystone Club, a health ac vi es for families scheme run by The Russell Mar n Founda on, a new youth club by community interest company, The Sid Youth, and money for day trips organised by charity Family Support Work.

Community facili es in need of a spruce‐up will be aided, with St Botolph’s Church in Heene securing funds for a kitchen refurbishment, 2nd Worthing Scout Group set to improve toilet facili es at its base and Goring‐by‐Sea Cricket Club planning to use the money to purchase an ou ield mower.

Projects that tackle environmental issues have also been rewarded, including bee workshops from volunteer group We are Pollinator Pioneers, and money for The Goring and Ilex Conserva on Group to enhance the popular Planta on green space.

Feedback from last year’s successful applicants highlighted an enthusiasm for the opportunity to network with each other at engagement events hosted by Worthing Borough Council. Throughout this year’s applica on process, groups were encouraged to build connec ons and iden fy opportuni es to work together.

Working jointly, Findon Valley Residents Associa on and Limetree Surgery have received funding for an allotment and therapeu c garden project. Also joining forces are West Sussex Mind and Northbrook College for a youth mental health training, awareness and support project at the college’s West Durrington campus.

All of this year’s successful applica ons were chosen by community assessment panels, made up of councillors and community representa ves, at venues in the three areas of Worthing that were eligible for funding.

Any groups that have not been successful this year will be given feedback, invited to apply next year or referred to Community Works, a local organisa on that supports the voluntary sector, for help preparing future funding applica ons.

Cllr Dom Ford, Worthing’s cabinet member for communi es, culture and leisure, said: “I’m really pleased to see groups teaming up for some of the successful projects this es in really well with our council for the community ambi ons and it’s important that communi es can work together for the greater beneﬁt of our residents.”

Residents will be able to ﬁnd out more about this year’s successful projects as they progress, via the council’s website and social media channels.

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

Home Care client

Person-centred care and support in your own home

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

Personal care Companionship Respite

Household duties Well-being checks Medication

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

homecare@guildcare.org Get in touch with our friendly team for more details 01903 528637 or 07866 781827

www.guildcare.org/homecare

Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658.

The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra

The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) was established in 1948 and is dedicated to producing top‐level musical performances for all. One of the UK’s finest regional community orchestras, the WPO is fortunate to perform and rehearse in the superb acous cs of the magnificent Worthing Assembly Hall, and is firmly rooted in its local arts scene. Alongside its regular season of six to eight concerts, the WPO is proud to collaborate widely with other organisa ons on a range of community‐based projects.

WPO members come from across the south coast area and include professional and semi‐professional musicians, students, keen local amateur musicians, and peripate c teachers. With a full‐strength membership of over 75 musicians, the orchestra is able to cover a wide repertoire, including major Classical and Roman c symphonies and concerts, as well as large‐scale 20th century orchestral works, and choral works with our partner local choirs.

As well as collaborating with major international soloists, the WPO is also dedicated to providing a pla orm for rising star young soloists and composers. It has well‐established links to the Munster Trust, the Worthing Music and Arts Fes val, and the Coulsdon and Purley Fes val. Since 2018, the WPO’s Composer‐in‐Residence scheme has ensured that the orchestra engages fully with cu ng‐edge new music.

Recent collabora ons have included a special outdoor concert celebra ng the late Queen Elizabeth’s Pla num Jubilee, two fully‐staged produc ons with The Merry Opera Company, and children’s workshops at Worthing’s Highdown Gardens. Future plans include collabora ve performances with the excellent Brighton16 Chamber Choir, with Worthing’s local professional Rainbow Shakespeare theatre company, and with English Youth Ballet.

Music Director, Dominic Grier, says: “During my ten years at the helm of this talented group of musicians, I have seen it grow in stature, developing a well‐jus ﬁed reputa on for musical excellence and innova ve cultural engagement with the community it serves.

“All are welcome at our concerts, which are reasonably priced and include special deals for season booking, and for students and children. If you have never a ended a live orchestral performance before, you will hopefully be surprised by the friendly and unstuﬀy atmosphere at our events. If you are a regular concert‐goer we hope you will ﬁnd something to savour in this season’s programmes”.

The WPO’s 2024‐25 season is open for booking now, via the Worthing Theatres and Museums Box Oﬃce. See the website www.wtm.uk, call 01903 206 206, or email: boxoﬃce@wtm.uk

For more informa on about the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra, and for a season overview, go to www.worthingphil.org.uk

Robin Hood: The Pantomime

This winter, Worthing Theatres and Museum (WTM) will take you to Sherwood Forest for an adventure that will leave you quivering with excitement in Robin Hood: The Pantomime.

Robin Hood: The Pantomime promises some merry mayhem in Worthing’s biggest panto this fes ve season. The noble thief himself, Robin Hood, will be frolicking with his band of outlaws in a legendary caper as he steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and thwarts the plans of the evil Sheriﬀ of No ngham.

This meless tale of Robin Hood springs to life in a spectacular pantomime at Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre. Join Robin and his band of outlaws on a crusade of merriment and revelry. WTM’s epic adventure is ﬁlled with cap va ng song and dance numbers to get the whole family involved in the magic of panto this Christmas. With thrilling stunts and jokes as sharp as an arrow, Robin Hood: The Pantomime will steal your hearts and make you feel merry all the way into the new year.

WTM would like to give a huge thanks to our generous sponsors, Winkworth Estate Agents.

Robin Hood: The Pantomime is at the Pavilion Theatre from Thursday 5th December 2024 ‐Sunday 5th January 2025. Tickets are on sale now.

Family Booking

Starring Nigel Clarke (from CBeebies) as the charming Robin Hood, Janine Pardo as the beau ful and feisty Marian, Paul Giddings as the hilarious ‐ and beau ful ‐ Dame Delia, Darryl Carrington as the lovable Will Scarlet, Worthing Panto favourite Ka e Pritchard as the ever‐musical Alana Dale, and Darren Clewlow‐Smith as the dastardly Sheriﬀ of No ngham.

Once again, WTM has teamed up with Paul Holman Associates to bring some fes ve cheer and sparkle to Worthing. This year’s panto promises to always hit its mark, so make sure you book your ckets in the nick of me.

WTM are excited to be welcoming so many familiar and local faces to this year’s pantomime, ensuring that it is a magical, fes ve celebra on for the whole community.

For a family of four, add any four child and full‐price ckets to your basket to receive the family cket discount (each group of four must include at least one full‐price and one‐child cket).

Selected performances only.

Group Booking

If you’re booking for a group of 10 or more, group rates are:

Groups 10+: £5 oﬀ ckets in band A or B.

Youth Groups 10+: one free cket for every 10 paid at Youth Group rate.

School Groups 10+: one free cket for every 10 paid at School Group rate.

Group rates are available for selected performances only.

Please contact the Box Oﬃce on 01903 206 206, or email boxoﬃce@wtm.uk for full details and to make your group booking.

Angmering South Downs Rotary

Three years old and growing

From our launch in Angmering and East Preston in 2021, we have plans to show that our style of Rotary is neither boring nor formal and to change some of the myths and mystery about Rotary.

Our new club, Angmering South Downs Rotary, is centred in both villages. Find us at the Spo ed Cow in Angmering and at The Bri sh Legion Club in East Preston. We have been delighted to receive such friendly welcomes in both places.

As a friendly group of all ages, perhaps best‐known for fundraising, we have also mucked in on various events working with Angmering in Bloom plan ng out spring bulbs and with the new Men in Sheds team at East Preston, where our guys joined in to build their workshop in the village. We moved on to marshalling parking for a me with Worthing Rugby Club, sponsoring a students from Angmering School on a Young Leaders Course last summer and a team of young footballers on their trip to France for a successful youth tournament.

We’ve helped out with lots of village ac vi es, such as the Angmering Christmas events and the Christmas Fayre at Angmering‐on‐Sea. We

followed up with help at East Preston Carnival. We also partnered with the Worthing Rotary Club for their annual Carnival and we ran two local pre‐loved clothes sales, which were very popular. So, we have had much going on.

Our environmental projects are important, too. We have provided or planted crocus bulbs each year to mark Rotary’s efforts with its End Polio Now campaign and have pushed to help locally and further afield with projects for flood relief in India and humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

On the lighter side, we launched the Angmering Picnic this summer and hope for a repeat next year. We had our second anniversary for running coﬀee mornings to support Macmillan nurses. This summer Jeremy, a club founder member, walked the half‐marathon across Seven Sisters from Alfriston to Eastbourne to raise £1,100 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

For ourselves, from 12 members at the start to 27 members now, we have a monthly supper mee ng and enjoy darts nights, croquet for beginners, bowling challenges and, of course, quiz nights, theatre trips to London and short stays in France.

Boring? Rarely! Fun? Very o en! And we’re looking forward to Christmas and a New Year of new ac vi es.

13 The Square, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0HB

New service for people with hearing loss

in Rus ngton

RNID, the charity suppor ng people who are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus, has launched an exci ng new service in Rus ngton. The charity is providing, free, monthly drop‐in sessions for people with hearing loss, enabling people to access essen al hearing aid maintenance, get a free hearing check, and learn about hearing aid apps and connec ng hearing aids to your phone.

At the sessions, volunteers can clean hearing aids, provide new ba eries and tubing, and informa on on managing hearing loss and nnitus.

RNID are suppor ng West Sussex and Brighton NHS audiology departments who have helped train the charity’s volunteers. The volunteer team has a rich range of lived experience and hearing loss knowledge, including Bri sh Sign Language users.

Sessions are taking place every third Friday of the month 2pm to 4pm at the Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane Car Park, Rus ngton, BN16 2NW (at the back of Waitrose, free three‐hour parking in supermarket car park).

Rachael Beech, Service Manager for South and Central England, said: “We are really pleased to launch this new, free service, in collabora on with audiology, to support people with hearing loss in Brighton and West Sussex.

“The venues we’ve chosen are at the heart of our communi es and all have great accessibility. If you or a loved one have any concerns about your hearing, please drop in and our friendly volunteers will be happy to help you”.

To ﬁnd out more, contact Lyndsay McCrickard at 07484 411 836 or visit www.rnid.org.uk

RNID

RNID is the na onal charity suppor ng the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus.

Currently, one in three adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus.

RNID’s free online hearing check takes three minutes and can be done in the comfort of your own home. It isn’t the same as a full hearing test, but it’s a reliable way to ﬁnd out if you need one. If the check suggests you might have hearing loss, you’ll also receive a le er to take to your GP to explain the results.

If you, or someone close to you, are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus and need free conﬁden al and impar al informa on and support, please contact RNID. We are open 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

For more informa on about RNID email contact@rnid.org.uk, call 0808 808 0123 or go to www.rnid.org.uk

St Andrew’s Update

by Revd Shirley

Remember, remember the 5th of November! This saying takes me right back to my childhood when we would build a bonﬁre in the garden, make a guy and eat jacket potatoes. November is a month for remembering and not just because it is Bonﬁre Night.

Sunday 10th November is Remembrance Sunday, when we mark the sacriﬁce and service of those who defended and con nue to defend our freedom. A service will be held in St Andrews at 9.30am followed by an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 11am.

On Sunday 3rd November, we mark All Souls’ Day. This is a special service held at 3pm where we remember loved ones who are no longer with us. During the service, the names of those whom we have conducted services for in St Andrews over the past three years will be read out and remembered. You may not have had contact with St Andrews when your loved one died, but you can s ll have them remembered on 3rd November and you are very welcome to a end. Please email their name to standrewsferring@gmail.com or call 01903 241627.

We are very excited to be holding our ﬁrst‐ever Christmas Tree Fes val at St Andrews. Come and visit over the weekend 6th to 8th December. Details of all our Christmas services and ac vi es can be found on our website www.standrewsferring.org.uk

The Book of Clarence

Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next ﬁlm ‘The Book of Clarence’ on Friday 8th November.

In A.D. 33 Jerusalem, down‐on‐his‐luck Clarence is struggling to provide for his family and is feeling desperate. His final a empt to change his fortune, to win a chariot race and the prize money, fails and he doesn’t know where to turn. In a bid to find a be er life, he decides to capitalise on the rise of Jesus Christ, by claiming to be a new Messiah sent by God. Cap vated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life. He has assumed Jesus is using trickery to create his miracles so thinks this will be easy to do – but finds out there is no trickery involved. That Jesus is the ‘real deal’!

This old‐school Hollywood‐style biblical epic meets playful Pythonesque sa re is told in three books – the first two are irreverently humorous, but in the final book, sanc ty is restored and the faith‐based message comes through, reminding audiences that true greatness lies in authen city and selflessness. LaKeith Stanfield and James McAvoy star.

The ﬁlm will be showing at Ferring Village Hall. Tickets are £6 and available from 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.

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November’s Film and TV Highlights

Shorter days and longer nights make November a prime me to catch up with the latest ﬁlms and TV shows. Several notable releases are scheduled for this autumn.

Gladiator II the long‐awaited sequel to Ridley Sco ’s epic, features Paul Mescal as Lucius. Following on from the original story, the film is set a few decades a er Lucius witnessed the death of Maximus. Now an adult, Lucius is forced into the figh ng arena a er tyrannical emperors take over Rome. Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal take suppor ng roles and Ridley Sco returns as director, ensuring the con nuity of the original classic film while introducing new characters. Due for cinema release 15th November.

witches from The Wizard of Oz (1939). It’s hard to imagine a ﬁlm can follow the fantasy classic of 85 years ago, but this technicolour marvel looks like it will please fans and introduce the land of Oz to a whole new genera on.

Britain’s most beloved bear returns to the big screen for his third instalment on 8th November, with Paddington in Peru. Details of the story have not been released, but Paddington will most likely return to Peru to explore his heritage. No doubt it will include heartwarming humour and family‐friendly fun that have made the previous films so popular. The film is Dougal Wilson’s feature film directorial debut, and Olivia Coleman and Antonio Banderas will join the cast.

Fans of the Broadway hit musical Wicked will be ﬂocking to the cinema on November 29th for Wicked Part I. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande explores the origins of the

A new horror Here c is set for release on 22nd November, starring Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East and Hugh Grant. Two young missionaries knock on the door of Mr Reed, who invites them in to discuss their beliefs, but all is not as it seems and he ensnares them in a deadly game. If they want to make it out alive, they must rely on their faith. The film is directed by Sco Beck and Bryan Woods. It’s great to see Hugh Grant show off some of his obvious ac ng gravitas in a very different genre; he seems to have le all of his likeable, foppish characters firmly behind him.

Superman: The story of Christopher Reeve sees his deﬁni ve portrayal of Clark Kent/ Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinema c universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman ﬁlms and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near‐fatal horse ‐riding accident in 1995 that le him paralyzed from the neck down. A er which he became an ac vist for spinal chord injuries and disability rights This documentary scores 100% on Ro en Tomatoes and is in cinemas from November 1st.

Chris ne Roberts

Publicity Oﬃcer, Ferring Probus

Chris ne is 81 and a re red primary school teacher. She used to work in Crawley in the state system and in East Grinstead at a local prep school. She trained with the Na onal Cash Register Co. at the age of 16 in accoun ng procedures and then visited customers’ oﬃces training staﬀ on their new equipment—fore runners of computers.

A er years at home bringing up children, Chris ne obtained a clerical job with the Regional Oﬃce of the Open University in East Grinstead where she worked in student departments, libraries and accounts. Here, she obtained a BA Honours while working at the university. The then government (under Kenneth Baker) went on a drive to recruit mature graduates into teaching. Chris ne took up this opportunity and le the university to train to become a primary school teacher while working in a school. This was a trial for the now‐popular Teach First Programme.

While living in Ferring, Chris ne and her husband delivered dinners for Meals on Wheels and they became enthusias c members of the Ferring Recorded Music Society, for which she was the secretary for some years. Sadly, it never recovered a er covid.

Chris ne now belongs to Probus and a er losing her husband last October, belonging to local ac vi es has been a lifesaver, especially the ac vi es in and around St Andrews and wri ng the Probus reports for All about Ferring. Chris ne and her husband belonged to the Caravan Club and spent about ten weeks of every year in France, ge ng to know the country in mately. They also toured the UK and spent days walking.

What do you like best about Ferring?

The friendly neighbours. What do you like least about Ferring? Overdevelopment.

How long have you lived in or around Ferring? Twenty two years—since re rement.

If you could change anything about Ferring, what would it be? More wheelchair access to the greens and Pa ersons Walk. I spent almost six years pushing my late husband around, who complained to no avail.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Ferring? The walk from the beach along the Rife to North Ferring.

What is your favourite local restaurant?

The Blue Bird Café.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A sunny day and a picnic on a sandy beach. What is your favourite piece of music? Eclogue composed by Gerald Finzi.

What is your greatest fear? Snakes and the M25.

What is your earliest memory?

Running across the historic Iron Bridge, Shropshire in 1947 as my parents had been evacuated there during and a er the war. What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher.

What do you dislike about your appearance? Wrinkles.

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought (not including property)? With my late husband—our touring caravan.

What was your ﬁrst car? A very elderly and ba ered Ford Anglia in 1974.

Which living person do you most admire?

Sir Alan Bates (of the Post Oﬃce scandal).

Which person in history would you most like to meet? Samuel Pepys. Amazing diaries and he had a wonderful grasp of the mes through which he lived.

How would you spend a million pounds? I would buy my granddaughters somewhere to live and pay oﬀ their student loans.

If you were alone on an island, which record would you take and why? Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Haun ng, evoca ve music and reminds me of happy holidays spent walking in the Malvern Hills.

What is your favourite journey? Driving through the Dordogne Valley in France during the spring.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? Australia to see my cousins who emigrated in 1950.

What is your favourite book? Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Amazing descrip ons, and a wonderful, tragic love story.

What is your favourite gadget? The microwave.

What is your favourite smell? Sweet peas. What is your screensaver at the moment? My garden in full bloom.

What is the worst job you have ever done? Working for Kodak at age 16, collec ng minutes late from clockcards.

What is the best job you have ever done? Teaching primary pupils. I taught mainly Years 2 and 3.

What living person do you most despise and why? President Pu n of Russia—the cause of much misery.

What is the ﬁrst line of your favourite poem? ‘Had we but world enough, and me,’ from To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell.

What do you do in your spare me? I belong to Worthing Symphony Society, Probus, St Andrews Women’s Fellowship, David Lloyd, read, swim.

Which words or phrases do you think are most over‐used? See you later, when obviously that will not be the case.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Not to repeat conﬁdences that you have been given and try always to have something pleasant to say.

Sunday A ernoon Social Drop In

This new joint community joint venture embracing ﬁve groups in Ferring; The Glebelands Community Centre, Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Re rement Club, The Bap st Church and St. Andrew’s Church met for the ﬁrst me on Sunday October 6th.

We didn’t know what to expect by way of ‘Take Up’ but more than 50 villagers turned up and enjoyed a truly social a ernoon in good old fashioned style. Board games were favourite especially Rummicub where compe on was rife. Leslie Louis played songs from the shows that encouraged a sing song round the piano, cups of tea and teacakes and, lots of cha er and laughter. Our tea ladies were kept busy making a constant fresh brew.

It was disappoin ng that no families a ended as we had colouring books and other pas mes for the children, next me perhaps when word gets round.

Each organisa on will be running their own format with the popular Re rement Club in

charge on Sunday, November 3rd. where Table Tennis will feature.

Judging by the turnout, there is a need for this type of gathering to brighten up a winter Sunday a ernoon. The event is Free with just a £2 charge for the refreshments all held in the Glebelands Centre from 2 pm un l 4.30pm. No one seemed in a hurry to leave.

East Preston Christmas Tree Fes val

St Mary’s Church, 13th—15th December

The sparkle‐tas c event that is East Preston’s Christmas Tree Fes val is almost upon us. Thousands of visitors have enjoyed the St Mary’s Church’s previous Christmas Tree Fes vals, but if you’ve never been before, what can you expect to enjoy this me?

Each tree’s sponsor, whether a local business or organisa on, is preparing to adorn their ﬁr at the church in a ﬁ ng and unique manner including the All about Magazines, who will be decora ng their tree with mini‐magazines. There will be plenty of extra mini‐magazines for visitors to take home to add to their tree.

But as well as the dozens of decorated trees lining the ancient aisles all the way up to and around the altar, there will be plenty going on in the pews with various stalls and ac vi es. Plus you can buy some raﬄe ckets and stand a chance of winning one of many amazing prizes, including dona ons from The Seaview, Wiston Estate, and Brennan & Cha erton Estates. And there are hundreds of prizes in the tombola too, including many donated by Ferring Nurseries.

One of the most popular parts of the fes val is when the children’s choir from East Preston Junior School come to sing. This year, they’ll be ﬂexing their vocal chords at 2pm on Friday, 13th December. With so many parents, grandparents, carers etc. expected to a end, it’s probably best to get there early!

Why not arrive in me to have a light lunch in the adjacent Spire Room, where refreshments will be served throughout the fes val, including tea, coﬀees and delicious cakes?

Talking of pupils, a compe on took place at East Preston Junior School to create a poster for this year’s fes val. Dozens of brilliant entries were received, but there can only be one winner, so congratula ons to Lucie Schlich!

Lucie wins a £25 gi voucher and has the honour of turning on the fes val lights at the Big Switch‐on on the eve of the fes val. The runner‐up was Danielle Dyra, who wins £10 worth of vouchers to spend at the fes val. Look out for the winning poster in and around East Preston adver sing the fes val.

Meanwhile, we’ve had word from an elf via the Tinsel Telegraph that Father Christmas will be popping into the fes val, so that’s something li le ones probably won’t want to miss.

Of course, such a big event requires its own army of elves, or “fes val makers”, so if you fancy being one of this friendly, welcoming team, maybe helping with refreshments, the raﬄe, stewarding or the tombola, there’s s ll me to email friendsofstmarysep@gmail.com

Plus, here’s a top p for all fes val visitors: please bring plenty of cash, including coins, as the church only has a couple of card payment machines.

But if your digital muscles are twitching, why not make a dona on to this year’s Christmas Tree Fes val now by following the link via this QR code?

This year’s Christmas Tree Fes val runs from 13th to 15th December from 10am to 6pm and from 11.30am on 15th at St Mary’s church in Vicarage Lane, East Preston. You are all warmly invited to this awesome arboreal event!

Boost Your Serotonin Naturally

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

Serotonin, the “feel‐good” neurotransmi er, is key to regula ng your mood, sleep, and wellbeing, especially in the darker colder months. Higher serotonin levels can improve mental health, diges on, and emo onal balance. Here are ﬁve simple ways to naturally boost your serotonin.

1. Focus on Food What you eat aﬀects serotonin produc on. Foods rich in tryptophan, like eggs, turkey, nuts and seeds, help support serotonin levels. Adding complex carbohydrates like gluten‐free oats, quinoa, and brown rice can enhance tryptophan’s eﬀec veness.

2. Get Moving Daily movement is an excellent way to boost serotonin. Whether you walk, cycle, or do yoga, staying ac ve improves your mood. Adding some brisk, sweat‐inducing exercises to your rou ne will make an even bigger impact on your emo onal wellbeing.

3. Soak Up the Sun Natural sunlight triggers serotonin produc on and improves sleep. Aim for 15‐30 minutes of sunlight daily, especially in the morning. If shorter winter days aﬀect you, try using a light box to get your daily boost.

4. Prac ce Mindfulness Mindfulness and medita on reduce stress while raising serotonin levels. Simple deep breathing or medita on helps lower anxiety, promo ng a posi ve mood and be er sleep.

5. Stay Connected Social connec ons with friends, family, or pets naturally boost serotonin. Posi ve interac ons increase feelings of happiness, so aim to stay connected with loved ones.

Start with one of these strategies and gradually add more to naturally increase serotonin and feel your best this winter!

GeorginaDowns Dip. CFHP Dip.Ctec MPSPract.

Rent Free Gas Cylinders

As the winter chill sets in, keeping your home warm and cozy becomes a priority. Whether you’re relying on a roaring log ﬁre or portable gas heaters, Rent Free Gas Cylinders has got you covered. Specialising in delivering high‐quality winter fuel, we ensure your home stays warm, hassle‐free. convenience, reliability, and unbeatable service. So, as the temperatures drop, let us take the stress out of winter with our fast, free fuel delivery service. Stay warm with Rent Free Gas Cylinders today!

From logs and kindling to smokeless fuel and ﬁrelighters, we stock everything you need to keep your ﬁre burning bright. If you rely on Calor Gas cylinders for your hea ng, look no further – we deliver all sizes straight to your door. With free delivery on all orders over £25, you can stock up on essen al winter fuel without leaving the comfort of your home. Our service is fast and reliable, with 80% of orders delivered the next working day at no extra cost! Whether you’re preparing for an unexpected cold snap or simply restocking, we make sure you’re never le in the cold. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your fuel supply is always on hand, so you can enjoy a warm, relaxing home all winter long.

With over 15 years experience, Rent Free Gas Cylinders delivers more than just fuel – you get

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Plas c Pollu on Crisis

The world is currently facing a plas c pollu on crisis, the eﬀects of which are being felt everywhere, including here in West Sussex. Did you know that worldwide one million plas c drinking bo les are purchased every minute, while up to 5 trillion single‐use plas c bags are used every year.

When it comes to disposing of that plas c, only 9% of all plas c waste ever produced has been recycled. About 12% has been incinerated, while the rest — 79% — has accumulated in landﬁlls or the natural environment.

Plas cs in our oceans effect wildlife with dolphins, seals and turtles mistaking plas cs for food or becoming entangled. But it isn’t just wildlife that is affected, ny plas c par cles have been found in the majority of the world’s tap water, while 1 in 3 fish caught for human consump on contains plas c.

At the moment we don’t know what the long‐term eﬀects are of plas c in our bodies.

In total, half of all plas c produced is designed to be used only once then thrown away. While many plas cs can be recycled, it is best to try to reduce the amount of plas c manufactured. When manging the use of plas cs preven on is the ﬁrst and most important step. The good news is that steps have already been taken to reduce the amount of single‐use plas cs in the UK. You may have no ced that plas c straws have largely been replaced with paper ones, or that plas c cutlery in supermarkets has been replaced with wooden alterna ves.

However, there are s ll many single use plas cs in use across the country from takeaway coﬀee cups to fruit and vegetable packaging, and shampoo bo les to bubble wrap.

There are many things we can do individually to reduce our use of plas cs. You can help by taking a moment to think, do I really need that or is there a plas c‐free alterna ve?

Next me you are at the supermarket, perhaps you could pack your bananas directly into your trolley without a plas c bag. Like many fruits and vegetables, bananas already have a disposable protec ve skin meaning a plas c bag is unnecessary. Or maybe next me you have a coﬀee you could sit in or take a reusable cup to avoid using a disposable one.

If we all make these small choices to reduce our plas c use, we can encourage business to reduce the amount of plas c they use in their products. So why don’t you make your West Sussex Climate pledge and help us to #passonplas c today?

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Sussex Gruffs Christmas Concert

Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir are delighted, for the second year running, to be holding a fund raising concert on behalf of Care for Veterans charity, which supports physically disabled ex‐Service personnel in the Worthing area.

We will be performing a variety of traditional carols and seasonal music. So, come and experience the magic of Christmas at the stunning Lancing College Chapel, a breathtaking architectural marvel. The concert will be held on Sunday 15th December at 2pm. Tickets are available through the Care for Veterans website

at www.careforveterans.org.uk. This event is very popular, so tickets sell out quickly. If you can’t make it, you can always attend one of our other concerts. We hold a number of events throughout the year. More information on future concerts can be found on our website at www.sussexgruffsmvc.co.uk

Dressing for December

with Willow & Eve, your local preloved clothing bou que December gives everyone the chance to dress up and celebrate with family, friends and loved ones; whether it be for Christmas cocktails, a fancy dinner or a house party this year forget your lounge wear, it's me to get glamorous!

Willow & Eve are your local, friendly and expert preloved womenswear bou que where you can buy and sell clothing, footwear and accessories. By now you’ll have seen all the catwalk trends regurgitated on the high street and are probably looking forward to purchasing a fresh look for those Christmas soirees. Here, we dissect the transferable trends for autumn/ winter so you can buy your next going ‘out out’ ou it with conﬁdence.

Here at Willow & Eve you can get a ‘new to you’ preloved party look at aﬀordable prices while also helping to protect our planet. Both our stores in Rus ngton and Arundel have an oﬀer of gorgeous, glamorous occasion wear to take you through the fes ve season and into the New Year.

We also have a selec on of luxury cashmere and cosy knitwear to snuggle up in style over the Twixmas period. Cardigans rule this season, bu on up and tucked into denim for day, so , sumptuous or metallic crochet for evening

If you’d like to consign your quality clothing or accessories during December, do read our ‘Sell with us’ sec on on our website, www.willowandeve.com, to determine if your items ﬁt our criteria. If sold we pay our clients 40 per cent of the agreed selling price.

Willow & Eve are based in Sea Lane, Rus ngton and River Road, Arundel.

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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.

Tony Hauck has been part of the team for nearly 30 years and has been looking after the Goring office since 2018. His father was District Nurse for Lancing for many years, and he has two sisters and cousins in the nursing profession. His father in law was also a local funeral director so he comes from a caring background. When not looking after his three grandchildren he enjoys golf, theatre, and tenpin bowling.