All About Goring March 2025 (5) by allaboutwestsussex

MARCH/APRIL

All

about Goring‐by‐Sea

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt

Editorials and Advertisements

t: 01273 732993

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All about Goring is independently published. 7,600 copies are distributed through the door to homes in Goring every other month.

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.

May/June 2025 deadlines

Editorial submissions and advertising copy by 2nd April. Finished artwork by 4th April.

Disclaimer

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

Welcome to our March issue

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

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

The front cover photo was taken at The Old Vicarage, Washington by James Walters for the NGS Open Gardens.

There is plenty going on in our local areas as usual, check out our What’s On pages and the website. Don’t forget to add your events on our website and then they will appear in the magazine too.

Happy reading!

Helen and the All about Magazines team

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Student undertakes fundraising challenge

to fund environmental trip

Ben Po er‐Blake is 15 years old and lives in Goring. He a ended Goring Primary School and plays cricket for Goring Cricket Club. He is planning to go with some friends (and teachers) from his school (St Andrews, Worthing) on a life‐changing expedi on to Ecuador and needs to raise £6,250. He has a whole ra of events planned to make this happen.

We will be going with Camps Interna onal for four weeks in summer 2026. While there, we will be working on social projects within the rural communi es in Ecuador, this could involve us helping with building projects such as schools, homes and toilet facili es, and maintaining infrastructure. We will also be living within these communi es and learning about their cultures, ways of life and aspira ons.

During our stay we will also be working on important environmental, conserva on and wildlife projects. All of these projects are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and are designed to improve the living standards of the communi es that live within them.

I believe that these environmental issues are challenges we are all facing, as our world is constantly changing, and o en not for the good. The way we behave has an impact on the rest of the world, including all the way over in Ecuador, for example the plas c we throw away can end up in the ocean in the Galapagos. Camps Interna onal projects and reforesta on eﬀorts in South America have established at least 1.1 million extra trees since 2003, and I would very much like to add more to that total!

I hope to make a diﬀerence for future

genera ons to come by going over there and helping in any way that I can. In order to do this, I need to raise £6,250. If you would like to help me get to Ecuador, you can either sponsor me by dona ng any amount of money via h ps://gofund.me/9424a652 or scan the QR code. You can also help by dona ng gi s and prizes for my future raﬄes. I am also planning some events for the spring and summer, including a car wash and a sponsored walk. To ﬁnd out more informa on on my planned events or how you can help, please email me on BenPB282@outlook.com. Thanks so much!

LRB Cleaning Services

Goring‐based LRB Cleaning Services Ltd was established in 2006 by business owner Jody Bull, with a simple strategy of providing high standards of service, delivered at a reasonable price.

We believe in the Mum test: Would I be happy if someone had delivered that service to my Mum? We also believe in focusing on the quality of our service and working hard to not only turn up when we say we will but also let you know if we’re delayed. And if you are not completely sa sﬁed, we will always welcome your feedback and do everything possible to seek a resolu on. Simply, we aim for perfec on and dy up a er ourselves!

Eighteen years of research and development have led to us carrying the most eﬃcient tools and, wherever possible, always using the most environmentally friendly products. We have polished and perfected all our services and pride ourselves on an array of fantas c reviews (Checkatrade / Google), making us not only a friendly local, family‐run business but also a

team of exterior cleaning specialists where the standard means everything to us.

Over 400 local homeowners from Worthing to Li lehampton trust us with their schedule, some of whom we have con nued to maintain for our en re opera on of over 18 years. From regular window cleaning, to UPVC rooﬂine valets, gu er clearance, pressure cleaning drives/patios and roof moss control. Whichever, we’re here to deliver a ﬁrst‐class service!

“I have used Jody before to clean a very dirty pa o. He transformed it. More recently, he’s cleaned and repaired some gu ering. Excellent job. Would deﬁnitely recommend.” Client, BN12

If you would like more informa on and a free quota on, please call 01903 521365, email admin@lrbcleaningservices.co.uk or visit the website www.lrbcleaningservices.co.uk

Alexander Team Up for Prestigious Award

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: 13 Sompting Road, Worthing, BN14 9EW

W: www.alexanderkitchens.co.uk

T: 01903 522555 (opt2)

E: sales@alexanderkitchens.co.uk

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1. Quality Furnishings

We’ll get to know you and your project requirements, providing you with a high-quality design and fixed price quotation. Expert Design &

3. Installation

Our award-winning tradesmen will fit your project to our high standards. Plus, we’ll guarantee our work for 12 months. 2. Full Coordination

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

World Day of Prayer

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

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

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

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

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

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

You might recognise the faces of our team members already - that’s because we live in the neighbourhood as well as being specialists in our local property market.

It’s also why we can offer you the benefits of our experience and knowledge built up over many years.

In a world where so many professional services are all online with little face-to-face personal contact, our way of doing things really does set us apart.

Every member of our team visits each property that we offer for sale, allowing us all to be able to answer any questions a potential buyer might have.

Talking about things in detail is really important, so if you’d like to find out more about our unique way of doing things call us on 01903 501105, email: goring@staffordjohnson.co.uk or pop into the office at 325 Goring Road, Goring by Sea BN12 4NX staffordjohnson.co.uk

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Rooﬁng services and repairs in Sussex

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

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

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

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

Buy with Conﬁdence: Trading Standards Approved

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

What is Buy With Conﬁdence?

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

Recommenda ons

Roof Tile Replacement Spoke to Marc on the phone; he turned up promptly, gave a fair quote and turned up on a blisteringly hot Saturday morning and replaced the les I saw that needed replacing as well as several others. No increase in quote to do extras. Polite, dy and thorough. Would certainly recommend.

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

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

Guild Care acquires Saxon House, Worthing,

to enhance community support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Holland is also a family member of one of the charity’s service users. In recogni on of his unwavering support of Guild Care, and consistent with other buildings being named a er the charity’s founders and patrons, Saxon House will be renamed Holland House.

Guild Care’s services will con nue as they are currently, while plans are developed. The charity will be consul ng with service users, staﬀ and volunteers about the best uses for the addi onal space at Saxon House before conﬁrming when services may move into the new building.

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

What is enough?

Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner

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

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

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

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

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

Join the Transylvanian Cycle Challenge –

Make a Diﬀerence While Cycling Through History!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January Market Update:

A record‐breaking start to 2025!

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

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

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

Looking Ahead to the ‘Spring Bounce’

As we transition from winter into spring, we’re

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

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

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

Let’s make 2025 your year to move!

Las ng Power Of A orney

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beneﬁts of an LPA include:

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

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

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

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

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What’s On in and around Goring‐by‐Sea

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Saturday 1st March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

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

Local choirs Sussex Gruﬀs Male Voice Choir and Inspirations Community Choir will perform a variety of music. Free entry but there will be a collec on for the Church Social and Fundraising Mission Fund.

Tuesday 4th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

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

Andy Thomas, a volunteer for the Na onal Trust, will talk about Woolbeding House and Gardens. Non‐members £7.50pp, or join for just £35pp per year. For more informa on, visit www.worthingan queclub.org.uk

Wednesday 5th March ‐ 18:30 to 21:30

Micro Scalextric Formula One Racing (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way, Goring‐by‐Sea, BN12 4UE)

Enjoy the slot‐car racing fun at Worthing HO Racing’s monthly mee ng. Adults £3, under‐16s £2. All equipment provided. Follow Worthing HO Racing on Facebook and Instagram or email whoracing@hotmail.co.uk or .

Thursday 6th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Goring Gardening Society (St Mary’s Church Hall, Sea Lane, Goring‐by‐Sea, BN12 4UZ)

The Head Gardener at Leonardslee, Jamie Harris, will talk about the recent developments and plan ng schemes at the beau ful estate. www.goringgardening.co.uk

Friday 7th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

World Day of Prayer Service (St Richards Church, Collingwood Road, Goring‐by‐Sea, BN12 6HZ)

The 2025 World Day of Prayer is a short service, with refreshments a erwards. All are welcome! The theme is “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139).

Saturday 8th March ‐ 10:00 to 12:00

The Goring And Ilex Conserva on Group (Sports Field, Amberley Drive, Goring‐by‐Sea)

Whether you’re green‐ﬁngered or not, come help with the many diﬀerent jobs that need to be done, from hor cultural (gloves and all equipment provided) to administra ve. For details, see www.ilex‐conserva on‐group.co.uk

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

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

As part of the Arundel Literary Fes val, come meet three fantas c children’s authors. There will also be a children’s book quiz that will take you around Arundel looking for books. For details, see www.arundelmuseum.org

Tuesday 11th March ‐ 19:15 to 21:00

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

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

Thursday 14th March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Foreign Film Evening: Ballon (West Worthing Baptist Church, South Street, Tarring, BN14 7LU) This 1979‐set thriller is about two East German families who try to escape to the West using a homemade hot air balloon. Cost £5 includes a beverage. www.worthingtwinningassociation.org

Tuesday 18th March ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

Worthing Walking and Social Club (Quaker Mee ng House, Mill Rd, Worthing, BN11 5DR) Speaker David Gibb talks about Worthing past and present. You will be surprised by the things

you don’t know about Worthing! For more informa on, email trish2024@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday 20th March ‐ 19:00

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

The centre is looking for new trustees. If you’re interested, come to the mee ng or email goringfriendshipcentre@gmail.com

Saturday 22nd March ‐ 10:30 to 12:00

Ac on for Children Coﬀee Morning (Goring Methodist Church, Bury Drive, BN12 4XB)

There will be biscuits, bacon bu es, cakes, fruit crumbles, on oﬀer plus a cra stall. For details, email margare rueman57@hotmail.com

Saturday 22nd March ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

Goring Gardening Society Spring Show (St Mary’s Church Hall, Sea Lane, Goring‐by‐Sea, BN12 4UZ)

View the floral classes, flower arrangements, cookery and hobbies. Buy a raffle cket, be a judge and enjoy a homemade cake. Entry £1, children free. www.goringgardening.co.uk

Wednesday 26th March ‐ 19:00 to 22:00

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

Explore the remarkable achievements of Britain’s official war artists. Tickets £41, includes three lectures and a ploughman’s lunch with wine or so drink. www.theartssocietyarun.org

Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th April ‐10:15 to 12:15

Cribbage (Goring Library, Mulberry Lane, Goring‐by‐Sea, BN12 4NR)

Drop in to meet others and play the classic card game. A perfect choice for playing with new acquaintances and friends alike.

Thursday 3rd April ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Goring Gardening Society (St Mary’s Church Hall, Goring‐by‐sea, Worthing, BN12 4UZ)

An evening with Michael Gilson author of Behind the Privet Hedge about the origin of the suburban garden. Refreshments and a raﬄe available. Everyone welcome. Non‐members £2. www.goringgardening.co.uk

Friday 4th April ‐ 09:00 to 14:00

Church Pastoral Aid Society Ministry Among Women (Oﬃngton Park Methodist Church, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7TN)

The next CPAS mee ng speakers will be Rev David and Sandra Hill. The cost is £7, including drinks, but do bring a packed lunch. All ladies welcome. For details, call 07790 466434.

Saturday 5th April ‐ 13:30 to 16:00

Heene Cemetery Open Day (St Michael's Graveyard, Manor Road, Worthing, BN11 4RY)

Talk to the Friends about the wildlife and ﬂora which make this one‐acre plot so special and ﬁnd out about the fascina ng people buried here. www.heenecemetery.org.uk

Tuesday 8th April ‐ 19:15 to 20:45

200 ans après, que reste‐il de l'heritage de Napoléon? (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, BN16 4FU)

A talk to the Anglo French Circle about Napoleon’s legacy. Visitors £5 but please email anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com in advance as numbers are limited.

Saturday 12th April ‐ 14:30 to 17:00

Sussex Theatre Organ Trust: Tea Dance with Phil Kelsall (Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbo Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ)

Experience the magic of dancing to the Wurlitzer organ played by Phil Kelsall from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool. Tickets from £14, includes tea and cake. To book, go to www.wtm.uk

Saturday 12th April ‐ 19:30 to 15:00

Choral Classics (St Margaret’s Church, Arundel Road, Angmering, BN16 4JS)

See Angmering Chorale’s ﬁrst performance under its new Musical Director. Tickets £10 from www.theangmeringchorale.org.uk and the box oﬃce, call 01903 783918.

Thursday 17th April ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Sussex Family History Group Talk (Chichester Room, Manor House, Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

Deluges, Droughts and Dust‐Devils ‐ 350 years of weather in Sussex and the Southeast, a talk by Ian Currie, weatherman, broadcaster, author and Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society. Non‐members welcome. Go to www.s g.uk

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What Am I Doing Wrong?!

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Back 2 Fitness Chiroprac c Clinic, Rus ngton by

Chiropractor and Owner Michelle Brennan

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

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

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

I realise that it’s not just about your pain though, it is about all the things that the pain prevents you from doing. For example, playing with your kids, going for a run, sleeping through the night or standing pain‐free at a party. To put it simply, back pain makes you feel old and it doesn’t have to be that way!

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

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

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

The Hearing Clinic

Let us help you hear every moment, loud and clear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pilates

Regain lost movement in aching hips, sore knees, stiff backs, and tight necks affected by daily habits and life.

Expert-led classes with 25 years experience.

Perfect for any level. Whether you’re just starting or experienced, we’ve got you covered.

Stay active, pain free! Join a friendly supportive class designed just for you.

www.ultimate-pilates.co.uk

Autogizmo

Vehicle electrical accessories and diagnos cs

At Autogizmo, we make upgrading your car easy by bringing expert installa on, servicing, and repairs straight to you. Whether you’re at home or work, our fully mobile service means you don’t have to waste me visi ng a workshop we come to you.

With 20 years in the trade, we know our stuff when it comes to in‐car tech. From a ermarket stereos and Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto upgrades to dash cameras, parking sensors, and vehicle security, we fit it all. We also specialise in diagnosing and fixing faults with in‐car audio systems, so if your stereo’s playing up, we can sort it. We take pride in offering a reliable, professional service with top‐quality workmanship. No hassle, no faff, just great products fi ed properly. If you are looking to upgrade

your sound system, boost security, or get your audio working as it should, Autogizmo has you covered.

Great Service

Peter oﬀered a great service, great communica on kept me updated throughout. Our car stereo packed up and Peter came to our home and removed the old one so he could find a replacement, he then returned to change the unit over. No fuss, very responsible prices. A very nice guy as well. I can highly recommend his services. Brian & Vicki

Local, friendly, and experienced — give us a call on 07551 491481 or drop us an email at sales@autogizmo.co.uk, and let’s get your car sorted. For further informa on, visit our website www.autogizmo.co.uk.

Walking S ck carving courses

by Steve Webster

Following a 40‐year career in conserva on land management, looking a er some iconic nature reserves in the south east, Steve Webster is looking to pass on some of his knowledge and skills to the next genera on.

“I’ve always loved the outdoors,” Steve says. “Early in my career I was a Senior Countryside Instructor. I s ll love sharing my knowledge, especially through guided walks and illustrated talks. Since deciding on semi‐re rement in 2024, I have been giving talks to local clubs and socie es on subjects such as ‘Beginner’s Fungi’ and ‘A Day in the Life of a Ranger’, but I would like to also pass on my prac cal skills as well. I’ve always dabbled with woodworking, either basic carving or wood turning.

Back in the early 2000s, I was a founder member of the Saxon S ckmakers — a group of

like‐minded people who gathered to carve beau ful walking s cks. It’s amazing what you can achieve with simple cra knives.”

Steve is now oﬀering small, bespoke courses to those interested in learning this dying cra “There’s something very sa sfying about working with wood, and especially making something like a shepherd’s crook. They’re great to carry on a walk, and make a great talking point. In one day, course par cipants ck, with the on to purchase the tools used, in order to hone their skills and make more at home.”

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For more details or to book a place, call

steveandthecommoners@live.co.uk.

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A review of 2024

Goring‐By‐Sea Cricket Club

Last year was another year of growth for us, with some great highs and a few lows. Our Second Team had an amazing year, gaining promo on in their league and winning their cup compe on (pictured) in a great ﬁnal against Preston Nomads 4ths. The ﬁnal was played at the county ground and there was amazing support for the teams involved. A great day was put on by the Sussex Cricket League.

Our Third XI backed up their unbeaten season last year by gaining another promo on. A er ﬁnishing second in their league, an end‐of‐season play‐oﬀ match against Steyning 3rds was held. We put in a great performance picking up the win and promo on.

With the return of our 4th XI built on the back of our growing junior sec on, with many of the older juniors pushing for places in the adult sides. They had a great season ﬁnishing mid‐table, with the junior players showing that they are more than capable of playing adult cricket.

Geere, have done an amazing job taking responsibility (pictured below). In fact, this has gone so well, the club are in talks to take over responsibility of the ou ield.

Sadly, the First XI had a tougher season this year and a er last year’s promo on were relegated. With many First Teamers ge ng older, with family and life commitments, the club is looking to junior players to take over the mantle of the First Team in the coming years.

Our Junior sec on con nues to go from strength to strength with around 150 children playing at the club. The standouts this year were our U14s winning their league and our U9s team winning the Dynamo Cup, hosted by our friends at Aldwick CC.

For the ﬁrst me in the clubs long history, we were able to put out a Junior Girls‐only team. It is great to see the growth in the women’s and girls’ game and we would like to thank the Sussex Cricket Founda on for all their support.

The club also made a huge change literally on the pitch. A er years of discussion with the Council, we took over the maintenance of the cricket square. A dedicated team of volunteers, headed by professional groundsman Chris

Our club would not be able to run without the generosity of all our sponsors and we would like to say a huge thank you for the support you have given. We would like to con nue to work with you during 2025 and we are ac vely looking for new sponsors, so if this interests you, please do contact us.

As always, we are looking for new members of all ages and genders to join. The club is fully run by volunteers and as it grows, help in all forms is required. If you are interested in joining us, all our details can be found at www.goringcricketclub.co.uk or email goringbyccc@gmail.com

Ferring Dental welcomes new hygienist

By Rachael Taylor‐ Seymour, Dental Hygienist and Therapist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teriyaki and Lime‐glazed Chicken Wings

Prepara on me: 10 mins

Cooking me: 40‐45 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp rice ﬂour (or subs tute baking powder)

900g chicken wings, pat dry with kitchen paper

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 garlic cloves, ﬁnely diced

Thumb‐sized piece of ginger, ﬁnely chopped

4 tbsp light so brown sugar

1 tbsp cornﬂour

1 lime, zested and juiced

2 spring onions, sliced

1 red chilli, seeds removed and ﬁnely chopped

Jasmine rice to serve

Method

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

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

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

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Gardening Jobs in March

March is a lovely month. It can also be a challenging one for the gardener with winter o en reluctant to release us from her grip. The sun is ge ng stronger and plants, insects, birds and small mammals are busying themselves for the longer, warmer days to come as are some unwanted pests.

The vegetable plot The early potatoes that you have been chi ng need to be planted, as do onion or shallot sets. As the potatoes sprout, be watchful of poten al frosts and hoe up and cover accordingly. If the forecast is mild, think about sowing broad beans, peas, carrots and beetroot. Spinach and summer cabbage and cauliﬂower can also be sown outdoors along with some le uces.

Flower borders March is the perfect me to plant summer flowering bulbs such as gladioli and lilies. Because the weather in March can be variable, consider sowing summer flowering annuals such as nico ana, petunias, marigolds and salvias in the greenhouse or cold frame. Hardy annuals such as stocks, sunflowers and poppies are by their very nature less affected by variable temperature and weather condi ons and if you have a sunny area in your garden should grow well.

Pest preven on March is the me when garden pests surge. And although some pests have a vital role to play in gardens, we are all aware that, as well as our plants springing to life in March, our friend the slug is also feeling the urge to ﬁll his tummy on our newly planted seedlings. I favour op ng for natural pest control as slug pellets can have a wider impact than just killing the pests you are trying to deter and have a nega ve eﬀect on wildlife.

There are many natural ways to try and deter slugs. Slugs do not like to eat all plants including foxgloves, lavender and roses. They also do not seem too keen on my favourite, cosmos. But as slugs do love some plants, perhaps consider placing a barrier around tender plants. You can buy slug barriers at nurseries or garden centres, or you could try eggshells or sharp grit. You could also try and trap slugs with beer traps, small dishes sunk into the ground ﬁlled with beer — I ﬁnd they really like real ale!

Highdown Gardens

by Alex Luﬀ, Head Gardener/Curator

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

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

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

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

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

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

Argen ne Frewin 1835‐1939

Resident, Heene Cemetery

On 24th July 1939, the mayor Mr Brackley stood on the doorstep of Cheverel in Heene Road with his message of congratula ons for Mrs Frewin on her 104th birthday. The door was opened by Mrs Frewin’s daughter‐in‐law Alice, who told him: “Mother does not want a fuss and will not see you”. She then shut the door.

The local press also got the same reply when they telephoned the house. They did, however, interview Argen ne when she reached her 100th birthday and she agreed to talk about life in Worthing 100 years before. She remembered horse‐drawn carriages in Liverpool Terrace and The Steyne and talked about two turreted pay‐boxes and a line of turns les leading onto a bare pier. She said that South Street was half its present width and the High Street was the main entrance to the town. Argen ne was born on 23rd July 1835 in West Lavington, Wiltshire. Her father, Edward Wilton, was the local curate and a keen archaeologist. She was sent to a boarding school for daughters of poor clergymen in Brighton and o en visited Worthing.

In 1860, she married cheesemonger Edward Frewin. The couple lived in London and raised four children, but by 1891, the family had moved to Lower Beeding, where Edward worked as a provisions merchant.

A er the children had le home, the couple moved to Worthing, living at Claverdel in Boundary Road. When Edward died in 1905, Argen ne moved in with her son Arthur who

lived at Cheverel on the north‐west junc on of Heene Road and Mill Road.

Arthur died in 1936 and Argen ne con nued to live with her daughter‐in‐law Alice at Cheverel. Even at the age of 99 she con nued to go out by car in the summer and was o en seen in her wheelchair. Longevity seemed to run in the family as two of her sisters reached their late 90s as did several aunts.

Argen ne died on 1st October 1939, leaving her estate to her daughter‐in‐law. When she died, she was the oldest person in Worthing and possibly in Sussex. Her death was reported in many newspapers throughout the country. She may not have wanted publicity while alive but she certainly received it a er her death.

Heene Road Junc on, Cheverel in the centre

The Goring And Ilex Conserva on Group

Conserving the beauty and present character of Ilex Avenue, the trees in Sea

Lane and the Goring Gap

Allotments Roots Allotments have advised that they have a new private site “within eight minutes of Goring and 15 minutes of Worthing town centre”. There is no other informa on from them at present as to its loca on, but their pre‐registra on is open. We have no ced some controversy reported regarding previous sites and hope that our green spaces will not be compromised by any breach of planning rules. Worthing council owns eight local allotment sites, seven of which are currently run under Worthing Allotment Management with various wai ng lists ranging from one year, eight months to more than four years. However, wai ng lists for Dominion Road, George V Avenue and Haynes Road are temporarily closed due to the length of those lists. Highdown Gardens If you are fond of the gardens and keen on volunteering, Highdown are looking for Visitor Assistants and Tour Guides. Although they are not currently recrui ng for their Gardening Group, they have opened a wai ng list. Further informa on and contact details may be found on their website h ps://highdowngardens.co.uk/your‐support/ volunteer.

The Planta on and Ilex Avenue Our last session was held in freezing cold weather, but the sun shone, and 17 volunteers a ended, together with one of our Council Rangers. The volunteers worked hard and managed to spread the remaining woodchip, received from the Council, over much of the central pathway.

Thankfully, we recently received more woodchip from the Council, with the promise of more to come, and our inten on is to con nue spreading this over the pathways in the coming months, so at the moment, we have suﬃcient supplies from the Council and our previous requests from other sources are suspended. We cleared as much of the mud and dead leaves as we could manage from the adjoining roadway (Amberley Drive) to help prevent ﬂooding and, as always, we removed some of the constant li er. Several of our volunteers,

later checked and cleaned the bird boxes. Three were beyond repair so were replaced as many birds are ac vely looking for new homes.

We received 50 young trees from TCV (The Conserva on Volunteers), including Silver Birch, Green Beech, English Oak, Common Alder and Hornbeam. They are of suﬃcient size to plant straightaway in the Planta on, rather than be nurtured in the gardens of our volunteers. This will be done over the next months.

We con nue to collect deadwood and place it into heaps for the wildlife to use; removal of some of the small dead and dying trees; cleaning no ce boards and removing li er.

While many of our volunteers work diligently in the Planta on, there are other du es to perform, including organising/planning the monthly sessions; upda ng our no ceboard; keeping the container dy and the tools clean and maintained. We also need suitably trained ﬁrst aiders to be present at each session.

Our two‐hour sessions are usually held on the second Saturday of each month, mee ng oﬀ Amberley Drive at the sports ﬁeld at 10am. The next sessions are 8th March, 12th April and 10th May. However, do please check our website for details of any late changes. New and past volunteers are always welcome, and there are tasks to suite all abili es.

While gloves and all equipment, are provided, we appreciate that many individuals prefer to bring their own gloves (and even prefer to use their own secateurs), which is absolutely ﬁne. We do, however, request that you wear suitable clothing and footwear. Neither shorts, nor short sleeves, are suitable due to the ever‐present brambles.

We take a short break at 11am for refreshments and provide coﬀee, tea, biscuits, and very o en homemade cake (provided by our regular volunteers). Further informa on can be found on the no ceboard at the Planta on

W: www.ilex‐conserva on‐group.co.uk

E: ilex.conserva on.info@gmail.com

T: Bob Niall 01903 246118

Worthing Croquet Club

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

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

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

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

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

Celebra ng Community Heroes 2025

Worthing Community Awards 29th May at Rooms Worthing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Young Community Hero ‐ Sponsored by The Dharma Clinic

15. Outstanding Contribu on to Worthing

Award ‐ Sponsored by Worthing Pride

16. Judges Choice Award ‐ Sponsored by Pinnacle

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

The esteemed judging panel features:

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

 Bob Smytherman – Worthing and Adur Town Crier

 Nicci Parish – Founder of Billy & Beyond

 Greg Grundy – Owner of The Egremont, Worthing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Angmering Chorale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dr Beccy Cooper

MP, Worthing West

As a Public Health Doctor, Beccy’s training and experience have shown her that people thrive in more equal socie es. She has seen ﬁrsthand how injus ce and inequality prevent individuals from reaching their full poten al, crea ng an environment that harms both people and the planet. The Labour principles of fairness and social jus ce align deeply with her understanding of the world.

As a junior doctor, Beccy developed a passion for keeping people well. While her colleagues focused on mending broken bones, she became increasingly interested in preven ng those injuries from happening in the ﬁrst place. This passion led her to Public Health, where she learned how to help people stay healthy.

But the more she learned, the more she realised her eﬀorts were being undermined by a poli cal and economic system that ac vely makes people sick. Inequality leads to poor nutri on, inadequate educa on, insecure employment, and a lack of hope. Determined to address these root causes, she entered poli cs, wan ng to build on the legacy of Beveridge and A lee, to ﬁx a broken system and to help people lead healthier lives. As the MP for Worthing West and a member of the Health and Social Care Select Commi ee, she is determined to shi government policy from simply trea ng illness to preven ng it ensuring that public health and well‐being are at the heart of decision‐making.

What do you like best about Goring? Our beau ful coastline. Walking on the beach with my wonderful family and beagle Syd.

If you could change anything about Goring what would it be? Access to more public transport and ac ve travel routes. I’ve said it before and will say it again!

What is your idea of perfect happiness? A cup of tea, ideally a slice of cake and some perfect peace and quiet. I have simple tastes!

What is your greatest fear? Has to be climate change, I’m afraid, and the devasta ng impact it will have on so many people around the world unless we start to tackle it head‐on.

What is your earliest memory? Cycling my red bike across to our neighbours’ house and crashing into their wall! Didn’t put me oﬀ though.

What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor. Just seemed the best way to help as many people as I could. We all want to live healthy lives and we want the same for our loved ones.

Do you have any habits that you would change? I’m told I do tend to talk a li le too fast at mes. Sorry about that.

Which person in history would you most like to meet? Aneurin Bevan, founder of the NHS. Such a great man, with equal measures of kindness and courage.

If you were alone on an island, which record would you take and why? Paul Simon’s Graceland. Or Van Morrison’s greatest hits. What is your favourite smell? Has to be the smell of ﬂowers, especially if they’re growing in my garden.

What is your favourite word? Thrive. I’m told I some mes use it quite a lot but it’s such a posi ve word.

What is the best advice you have ever been given? ‘This too shall pass.’ From my Dad. It helped me realise that neither good or bad mes are permanent and that each day is an opportunity to do what I can with what I have.

What is your favourite journey? Almost anywhere on a train. My favourite at the moment is coming home to Worthing from London, to the sea, the Downs, my family and friends I’m buzzing all the way!

What is your favourite city in the world? Barcelona. Beau ful architecture, excellent food, warm people and just basking in the language.

How would you spend a million pounds?

On making people’s lives be er. Sorry if that sounds a bit corny but I’ve just never been into ‘things’ that much.

What is the worst job you have ever done? I did some catering during my summer holidays at university. Making thousands and thousands of sandwiches. Put me oﬀ cheese and pickle for life. Not that there’s anything wrong with cheese and pickle!

What is the best job you have ever done?

Has to be this one, being an MP. Having the opportunity to improve people’s health through poli cs — having spent so many frustrated years watching poli cs do the opposite. It genuinely is a privilege to be part of a government that is once again trying to build a healthy society.

What is the ﬁrst line of your favourite poem? As it’s a haiku I’ll give you the whole thing: ‘The appari on of these faces in the crowd: Petals on a wet, black bough.’

What do you do in your spare me?

The obvious answer would be ‘what spare me?!’ But given the chance, gardening is my passion and I can’t wait for the spring to come so I can get the gloves on again.

What/who is the greatest love in your life?

My incredible, wonderful family. Without their support I just couldn’t do what I do and I love them to pieces.

What keeps you awake at night?

I have lots of thoughts in my head and need to make sure I wind down ﬁrst. If I don’t, I spend hours thinking about various issues and possible solu ons. I try to read some good ﬁc on every night and that generally does the trick. How would you like to be remembered?

As someone who tried their best to help as many people as I could.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Never to take anything or anyone for granted. Ever.

The Art Society Arun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Worthing Fes val handed over to the community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small and large screen entertainment this March

by Rob Bullock

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

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

TV highlights

Unforgo en, Season Six, ITV1

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

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

Cinema highlights

Twiggy, 7th March

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

Marching Powder, 7th March

The Studio, Season One, Apple TV

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

IPL 2025 Sky Sports & Now TV

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

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

Disney’s Snow White, 21st March

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

Mother’s Day at NGS Garden

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

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

Retreat, Arundel — open

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

April (2‐4pm)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shopmobility Manager re res a er 20 years

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

By June Caﬀyn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Night to Remember with

Phab Friends Worthing!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more informa on, call 07396 702204

Email: phabfriendsworthing@gmail.com

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Arun Yacht Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Community Boardwalk has become a reality on

East Preston Beach

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

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

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

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

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

For more information contact SeaRoadBeachAccess@icloud.com

An ques and Collectors Fairs, Rus ngton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New Trustees

Wanted at the Goring and Ferring

Friendship Centre (Goring Branch)

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

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

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

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

The Cold War comes to Ferring

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

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

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

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

The produc on runs from 26th to 29th March at Ferring Village Hall. Evening shows start at 7:30pm with a Saturday ma nee at 2:30pm.

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

Third me lucky for RNLI’s December dippers!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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