Losing someone close to us is a painful and challenging experience. Our aim at H D Tribe is to make the whole funeral process as simple and as stress-free as possible for you, by offering a complete funeral service, ensured by H D Tribe’s long-established reputation for quality, dignity and reliability.
Lisa joined the team in 2015 at our Head Office, looking after all front-of-house enquiries. In 2021 Lisa started arranging and conducting funerals and took to the role very quickly. In 2022 she was promoted to Manager of the Littlehampton Office and thoroughly enjoys this new position. A former World, Commonwealth and European Champion tenpin bowler she has now retired from competitive play and focuses her attention on the administrative side of things. She is a former Chair of the British Tenpin Bowling Association and Board Member for the European Bowling Federation.
Lisa John
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Welcome to the May issue.
This year there are celebrations up and down the country for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on 8th May, with lots of local events see the What’s On section and our website to find out more.
There are the usual two Bank Holidays in May, on 5th and 26th of the month, so fingers crossed we will have some warm and dry weather by the time these arrive.
In this issue, the What’s On pages are brimming with spring events both indoors and out with plant sales, sponsored walks, art trails, quiz nights, open days at local bowls and croquet clubs, concerts and historical talks.
We also bring you the usual news from the local schools, clubs and associations.
Please do add your events to our website as then they will appear in the magazines also.
Happy reading.
Helen and the All about Magazines team
AJT Showers Celebrates One Year
since the opening of our showroom with a special event!
AJT Showers is excited to invite you to a special celebra on on Saturday 3rd May as we mark one year since the opening of our showroom! Over the past year we have been dedicated to providing high‐quality, accessible bathroom solu ons that empower independence and enhance everyday living.
To celebrate this milestone, we have given our showroom a fresh new look, and we are thrilled to unveil our updated brochures and leaflets, designed to help you explore our extensive range of accessible bathroom solu ons with ease.
Join Us on the Day!
Our team will be available throughout the event to answer any ques ons you may have about crea ng a bathroom that suits your needs. Whether you are looking for walk‐in showers, mobility‐friendly adapta ons, or simply expert advice on making your space more accessible, our friendly staff will be on hand to guide you.
A Special Visit from the Mayor
We are honoured to announce that the Mayor will be arriving at 12pm to join in the celebration and mark this special occasion with us.
At AJT Showers, we care deeply about your independence and comfort, and our mission is to provide solu ons that give you the confidence and support you deserve. Whether you are exploring op ons for yourself or a loved one, we are here to help every step of the way.
We look forward to welcoming you to our showroom on Saturday 3rd May at Unit C3, Riverside Industrial Estate, Bridge Road, Li lehampton, BN17 5DF.
AJT Showers – Your safety is our priority!
Bou que Sophia Jewellery
Specialist in pre‐owned, vintage and an que fine jewellery in Rus ngton Bou que Sophia Jewellery is a family business based in Rus ngton which was formed five years ago when David and Gabbie moved back to the UK from France. David has over 25 years of experience in the business.
Whilst in France, we had a thriving jewellery business buying from auc ons and brocantes and selling to Ha on Garden and West End London jewellers. Since returning, we have con nued these rela onships and evolved into crea ng fine bespoke jewellery pieces to order.
Our shop in the heart of Rus ngton village specialises in pre‐owned, vintage and an que fine jewellery and has a wide range of previously owned jewellery to fit most budgets.
We have a small friendly team whom have a wealth of knowledge including an onsite gemologist.
We also have a large selec on of engagement rings and we are able to supply wedding bands at unbeatable prices!
If you already know of us, what you may not know is that a large propor on of our business is crea ng bespoke pieces for Ha on Garden and West End London retailers. This is a service we can offer to YOU too! The days of paying through the nose for bespoke jewellery are gone. Using the latest technologies, combined with our wide range of suppliers for precious stones and GIA cer fied diamonds, we can create the item of jewellery you’ve always dreamed of.
We also need your unwanted jewellery and gold in ANY condi on and won’t be beaten on the price that we offer.
We are pleased to offer a FREE jewellery health check and deep, ultrasonic clean with no appointment necessary.
Our experienced workshop carry out expert repairs to a superb standard.
Bou que Sophia Jewellery offers the following services:
Gold and Jewellery purchased
Bespoke design service
GIA‐cer ficated diamond suppliers
Repairs
Valua ons
Re‐stringing
Wedding bands
Cleaning
Probate
DID YOU KNOW THERE IS NO VAT ON PRE‐OWNED JEWELLERY SO THIS SAVING GOES STRAIGHT TO YOU!
Read our Trustpilot Reviews. Our level of service and quality of jewellery have gained us in excess of 100, five star reviews and ONLY 5* reviews!
We are your local, trusted independent jeweller with an excellent reputa on for fairness and excep onal service.
Come and visit us at
126b The Street, Rus ngton BN16 3DA. You can call us on 01903 572646 or email info@bou quesophia.co.uk
Visit our website at www.bou quesophia.co.uk
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm
We look forward to mee ng you.
GB Cartridges
GB Cartridges have been trading since February 2019. The business was established by myself, Graham, and my son, Rob. Two years ago, my son‐in‐law, Liam, joined us. Together, we have over 35 years of experience in the ink and toner sector and are also fully trained printer engineers.
This exper se allows us to repair printers ranging from small home inkjets to large commercial mul func on colour toner devices, ensuring we can be a one‐stop solu on for all printer needs.
We stock both compa ble and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) ink and toner cartridges to suit various needs and budgets. Our compa ble cartridges are fully guaranteed and manufactured to our specifica ons, using only the highest quality ink or toner. They offer equivalent colour matching to OEM cartridges, with significant cost savings in both price and the amount of ink or toner provided.
We’re proud to have hundreds of verified Trustpilot reviews, with a current ra ng of 4.9 out of 5. While we aim to expand awareness among local customers, please note that we
are not a high street shop. Our premises are located at Hollyacre Trading Estate in Li lehampton and free parking is available. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but as we frequently visit customers, we recommend calling ahead to ensure someone is on site. Customers are always welcome to visit us, and while most orders are placed through our website, we fully appreciate that some customers prefer personal contact and we’re more than happy to accommodate this! Contact us by email: gbcartridges@mail.com, call 01903 920750 or visit www.gbcartridges.co.uk
We are a home that offers Residential, Dementia and Nursing Care within households of 8, which truly makes us different. Our caring, committed team of nurses and homemakers deliver resident led care within a state-of-the-art care home. The domestic scale of the households helps to make a seamless transition from home to a home with care support. We are dedicated to setting a new standard of how older people can live a fulfilling and enhanced life.
Driving forward, checking the rear‐view mirror
by Cllr Sean Lee, Mayor of Li lehampton
Or should I be springing forward? By the me this drops on your doorstep I will have completed my year as Mayor and the more than capable Councillor Alan Butcher will be at the wheel. The Mayoral bus route ahead is busy and there will be plenty of things to see and do on the way, as indeed there has been in my year as Mayor.
It started with chaos and the circus coming to town, as the mayoral inaugura on had to be held in the Southfields Jubilee Centre on the same evening as the circus started in the field behind. No sooner had I lit the Beacon in commemora on of D‐Day as one of my first official du es, I had to take a back seat while there was a general elec on. Elec on over, I was then lucky enough to be able to swim with Newfoundland dogs at the invite of the Li lehampton Wave Lifesaving Club; albeit some might say there is nothing fortuitous about swimming in the English Channel. I would ac vely encourage you all to swim in our sea and take up lifesaving skills! As a seaside town, we should promote the health benefits of both!
Li lehampton Town Council (LTC) hosted another great Town Show and Family Fun Day and a photo opportunity beckoned. I a empted to kick a rugby ball on camera, only to be subsequently told to do it again as the photographer had missed the moment, and eventually he got his photo on the third a empt. I almost also got a passerby on the third a empt, as fa gue had set in, and I miskicked! So always take a look in your rear‐view mirror as the Mayor might just be about to kick a rugby ball in your direc on!
The la er half of my year turned to slightly more serious ma ers and I was delighted to see us begin work on some measures which I believe will progress in the coming months. LTC has joined with Arun District Council and other partners in establishing a Business Crime Reduc on Partnership (BCRP) – a formal structure that covers a range of business crime reduc on ini a ves, such as the DISC app for recording and repor ng incidents. Day‐to‐day opera ons of the Arun BCRP will be delivered by a dedicated, full‐ me BCRP Manager. Their work will include a physical presence in both Li lehampton and Bognor town centres over
the course of the week as they build rela ons with local businesses.
Various projects around Li lehampton Town will hopefully see long‐standing vacant sites become occupied by na onal retail and hospitality businesses, bringing tourists and jobs to the town. Also, LTC will be moving some of its services to the high street when we open our new service hub. Aiming to put the community at the heart of everything we do and being amongst it will help us listen and serve, bringing the council closer to you and providing a space for partner organisa ons and chari es to share their services as well. A separate banking hub is also on its way.
Recognising the community of Li lehampton has been a key focus of my mayoral year, so as I end it and look ahead, we have commi ed to suppor ng a community‐led twinning arrangement with Resen in North Macedonian. This will recognise the large Macedonian community in Li lehampton, the contribu on they make and hopefully help a new chapter in interna onal rela ons blossom.
To those out there who think we are, or were, stuck in second gear, I will be looking back on my year and thinking I helped push us into third, maybe fourth. Here’s hoping!
Li lehampton and Rus ngton Housing Society Ltd
Li lehampton and Rus ngton Housing Society Ltd is a not‐for‐profit charitable organisa on providing quality housing and care since 1948. We are commi ed to suppor ng individuals, assis ng the local authority in mee ng housing needs, and delivering excellent end‐of‐life care.
Care and Nursing Services
Our nursing and care home holds a “Good” overall CQC ra ng and a gold standard award for end‐of‐life care, ensuring residents receive the highest level of support and dignity.
Oakhurst Gardens Project
We have recently completed a major development, including:
A new community hall to enhance resident engagement.
Office and mee ng spaces to improve service coordina on.
A modern laundry facility for residents.
Four new sheltered housing flats to expand independent living op ons.
Housing and Property Services
Our property services team manages over 360 tenancies across the local community,
providing safe, stable housing for individuals and families.
Our Commitment and Future Plans
We con nue to put individuals at the centre of our work, ensuring safe, comfortable housing and compassionate care for older people. Looking ahead, we aim to:
Enhance care services through staff development.
Expand housing solu ons to meet growing demand.
Strengthen community partnerships to improve well‐being.
Padel is Coming to Worthing
Join the UK’s Fastest Growing Sport!
Get ready, Worthing, something exci ng is arriving this spring! Padel Project UK is opening a brand new padel club at Worthing RFC, The Rugby Park, Roundstone Ln, Angmering, BN16 4AX.
If you haven’t heard of padel yet, now’s the me to get involved. A mix of tennis and squash, padel is the UK’s fastest‐growing sport and for good reason.
It’s easy to learn, incredibly fun to play, and perfect for all ages and abili es. Whether you’re looking to get ac ve, meet new people, or just try something new, padel offers a social and addic ve way to move.
Our mission at Padel Project UK is simple: to bring padel to everyone, everywhere. We’re passionate about crea ng community hubs where people can connect, compete, and enjoy the game in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. With coaching, social events, leagues and casual play, there’ll be something for everyone once we open our doors this spring.
So if you’re in Worthing and looking for your next spor ng obsession – this is it.
Follow us on Instagram @padelprojectuk or visit padelprojectuk.com to stay in the loop.
Five years ago, we didn’t know what the future would look like and the world turned into a very scary place. Five years on, have we learnt anything about how to deal with sudden changes to unprecedented challenges?
In March 2020, the global financial markets were thrown into turmoil as the COVID‐19 pandemic took hold, sending shockwaves through economies across the globe. The UK, like many others, experienced a significant downturn, with the FTSE 100 plumme ng to its lowest point in over a decade. Investor confidence was sha ered as uncertainty about the spread of the virus and its economic consequences sent markets into freefall.
Five years on from the pandemic, the landscape of UK investments has undergone a remarkable transforma on. Despite the ini al plunge, markets have displayed resilience and recovery. Government interven ons, including fiscal s mulus packages and monetary policy adjustments played crucial roles in stabilising the economy ini ally. The stock market and other indices gradually rebounded, reflec ng a cau ous but steady resurgence in consumer confidence.
The recovery, however, has not been uniform across all sectors. Technology and healthcare industries, for instance, surged amid increased demand for digital solu ons and medical innova ons. Meanwhile, tradi onal sectors such as hospitality and retail face longer paths to recovery, grappling with changing consumer behaviours and opera onal cost challenges.
Looking ahead, the UK investment landscape appears cau ously op mis c. Lessons from the pandemic underscore the importance of diversifica on and resilience in investment strategies. While the journey from the lowest point in March 2020 to recovery has been arduous, it has also highlighted the adaptability of investors to navigate difficult periods.
What’s On in and around Littlehampton
Please add your events to our website www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk/add/event if you would like your event to appear in the ‘What’s On’ pages.
Now un l 17th June ‐ 09:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday; 10:30 to 16:30 Saturday
Li lehampton Mapped Out (Bu erworth Gallery, Li lehampton Museum, Manor House, Church Street, BN17 5EW)
From historic charts to detailed street plans, see how Li lehampton has evolved and uncover the stories hidden within the incredible maps from the museum’s collec on.
Saturday 3rd May ‐ 11:00 to 17:00
AJT Showers Showroom Celebra on (Unit C3, Riverside Industrial Estate, Bridge Rd, Wick, Li lehampton, BN17 5DF)
Pop along to AJT Showers, which provides high‐quality, luxury accessible bathrooms, as it celebrates a year since opening its showroom. Includes a special guest appearance from the mayor at midday.
Sunday 4th May ‐ 10:00 to 15:30
An ques, Vintage, Retro & Collectors Fairs (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton BN16 3HB)
Each month, around 30 stallholders a end selling a wide variety of an ques, collectables, memorabilia, postcards, stanhopes, medical, cameras, toys, books, maps etc. Admission £1 (accompanied children under‐15 free).
Thursday 8th May ‐ 20:45 to 21:45
VE Day 80th Anniversary Beacon Ligh ng (Stage by the Sea, Li lehampton Seafront)
From 21:15 you can listen to the Li lehampton Sea Cadets Band near the seafront kiosks before the Town Mayor lights the beacon at 21:30 near the Stage by the Sea.
Saturday 10th May ‐ 10:00 to 12:00
Lancing Prep Worthing Open Morning (Broadwater Road, Worthing BN14 8HU)
Open morning is for entry into all year groups in 2025 and beyond. Come to meet the teachers, listen to a talk from the head and take individual tours of the school. Contact
Catherine Fauvel on 01903 201123 or email worthing@lancing.org.uk for an appointment.
Tuesday 13th May ‐ 19:15 to 20:45
Le Français au Québec (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, BN16 4FU)
Come and learn about the French in Quebec! The only region in North America with a French ‐speaking majority, four‐fi hs of whom use French on a daily basis. Visitors £5. Numbers are limited, so please email in advance anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com
Friday 16th May ‐ 20:00 to 22:15
S tches Comedy Club (The White Swan, 16 Chichester Rd, Arundel BN18 0AD)
Joining the brilliant Smack The Pony’s Fiona Allen are award‐winning comedians Don Biswas, Paul Tonkinson and Tom Glover. Tickets available from www.s tches.fun
Saturday 17th and 24th, Sunday 18th and 25th, Monday 26th ‐ 10:30 to 17:00
Open Studios Art Trail (various loca ons)
Visit the studios of local ar sts. For full details go to www.chichesteropenstudios.org
Tuesday 20th May ‐ 09:30 to 12:00
The Art Society Arun monthly talk (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Ave, Rus ngton BN16 3HB)
Mark Hill, the well‐known an ques expert and TV presenter, discusses buying an ques and integra ng and using them in today’s homes. Everyone welcome. Guests £7 on the door. Coffee and biscuits available. For more informa on, email arun@theartssociety.org
Tuesday 20th May ‐ 10:30 to 16:00
Li lehampton Croquet Club Open Day
(Li lehampton Sportsfield, St Flora’s Road, Li lehampton BN17 6BD)
Learn to play croquet. It’s good for your health and wellbeing and a good way to make new friends. All ages and abili es welcome. For more info, call 07708 983639.
Sat 24th May to Sun 1st June ‐ 10:00 to 17:00
Five Go Pain ng (Highdown Gardens, Highdown Rise, Worthing BN12 6FB)
An exhibi on of original artwork in the deligh ul se ng of Highdown Gardens by five local ar sts, covering a wide range of topics, painted in watercolour, pastels, graphite and oils. Gree ng cards and prints available.
Sunday 25th May ‐ from 10am
Norfolk Bowling Club Li lehampton Annual Open Day (Norfolk Pleasure Gardens, Sea Road, BN17 5TJ)
Come along and see the club and speak to members. The club plays friendly matches throughout the year and has teams in ladies, men’s and mixed leagues and cups. Everyone welcome. For more informa on go to www.norfolkbowlsclubli lehampton.co.uk or call 01903 739974.
Sunday 25th May ‐ 14:45 to 17:15
Yi‐Yang Chen’s ‘Voices’ Interview Concert (St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington Hill, New Road, Worthing BN13 3HU)
Yi‐Yang Chen, the ex‐Juilliard ace solo pianist, returns to perform and take audience ques ons. Tickets available on the door or from www.see ckets.com/search?q=yi‐yang+chen
Fri 6th to Sun 15th June ‐ (Various mes)
East Preston Fes val (Various loca ons)
This is the biggest event in the village calendar. Lots of fun ac vi es planned, including a Community Fete, Charity Market, Classic Car Show, French Market and a Family Games Night. Plus returning favourites Open Gardens and Art Trail, Call My Wine Bluff and much more. For full details, see www.eastprestonfes val.co.uk
Saturday 14th June ‐ start 10am 4Sight Vision Support Sponsored Walk (Angmering Park Estate)
Sign up for a sponsored 10‐mile walk around the beau ful Angmering Park Estate, raising money for 4SVS which supports blind and sight‐impaired residents throughout West Sussex. There is no registra on fee. Dogs on leads are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Call or email to register and to find out more: 01243 838001 and fundraising@4sight.org.uk
Wednesday 18th June ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Talk on Folklore (Rus ngton Museum, Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane, BN16 2NW)
Speaker Chris Hare discusses Sussex county’s folklore and stories of old, including the Knucker Dragon, who, legend has it, lived in a pool/knuckerhole just outside of Lyminster! To book ckets, call 01903 788478 or email museum@rus ngtonpc.org
Saturday 21st June ‐ 16:00 to 18:00
LPOS Musical Produc ons: Pa ence & 70th
Birthday Party (The Windmill Entertainment Centre, Li lehampton BN17 5LH)
LPOS celebrates its 70th Anniversary bringing its first‐ever produc on, Pa ence, back to the stage and se ng it in Mewsbrook Park! Join the birthday party, too, with stories from long‐ me members, and enjoy tea and cake with the cast! www. cketsource.co.uk/lpos
Saturday 21st June ‐ 19:30 to 22:00
A Night at the Opera and Prom Concert (Li lehampton United Church, 1 High Street, Li lehampton BN17 5EG)
The Edwin James Fes val Choir and Orchestra will be performing pieces by Ivor Novello and raising funds for MIND. Doors open at 6:45pm. Performance commences 7:30pm. Tickets £10 from the box office, call 01243 584920 / 01243 582330 or purchase on the door.
Saturday 28th June ‐ 10:30 to 17:00
Armed Forces Day (East Green, Banjo Road, Li lehampton BN17 5NT)
Meet local uniformed groups and get up close to vintage military vehicles and memorabilia. Watch veterans, cadets, scouts and bands parade along South Terrace and enjoy live performances including an arena display. In aid of the Royal Bri sh Legion.
Sunday 29th June ‐ 14:00 to 17:00
Charleston By The Sea (Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX)
Relive the glamour of the Roaring Twen es. Experience a unique dress‐up and dance Sunday a ernoon consis ng of Charleston pop‐up lessons, vivacious flappers, and live music. Book your ckets at h ps://wtm.uk/events/ charleston‐by‐the‐sea/
advertise please call 01273 732993 or email helen@allaboutmagazines.co.uk
Sussex Kelp Recovery Project
Over 600 young people at three Li lehampton Primary Schools have worked together to create five incredible new animated and live‐ac on films inspired by the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project. On Saturday 5th April, their efforts culminated in a ‘red carpet’ premiere of their work at Li lehampton’s Windmill Theatre.
Students from River Beach and Summerlea
Community primary schools started to learn about the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project in November 2024. Collabora ng with experts from Sussex Wildlife Trust, Sussex Underwater and film students from the University of Chichester, they explored the ecology of kelp, the history of the local campaign to save it and a range of film and anima on techniques. Supported by commissioning charity Artswork, specialists in empowering young people to lead their own crea ve projects, 15 young students from Years 5 and 6 developed five film concepts to express what they’d learned to new audiences.
Joining forces with their school communi es at River Beach, Summerlea and Rus ngton
Community Primary School, more than 600 young people then worked on producing their films. They took on roles ranging from crea ng clayma on creatures, making and anima ng in paper, using drawing and junk puppetry, ac ng, crea ng sound effects, and even staging a whole school demonstra on. A range of local ar sts, including Li lehampton‐based Lucy Seeds and Shirley Bloomfield‐Davies, supported their work, and the outcome is five wildly ambi ous and different new short films, all inspired by the remarkable work of the Sussex Recovery Project.
our films to inspire everybody to know important it is to help the kelp,” explained 6 par cipant from River Beach. project has been developed and produced the Young Cultural Changemakers Programme run across Arun by youth arts Artswork. The programme offers and crea ve opportuni es to cohorts young people who are able to commission ar sts and other professionals in realise their ideas for new projects to benefit their communi es and environmental ideas.
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Goodwood Charity Track Day
Exci ng News! Rev up your engines and fasten your seat belts because Peter Saywell of Saywell Interna onal is hos ng a Charity Track Day at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in aid of Ferring Country Centre. Keep yourself on track by saving the date, Saturday 24th May, 9am to 5pm and prepare for a wheel‐y exhilara ng me! You can put on your brakes because parking is free.
Peter Saywell’s impressive collec on of hypercars and supercars will be on display and some a endees will have the unique opportunity to take a thrilling spin around the track with a dona on. The powerful roar of engines reverbera ng around the track will be a thrill for car enthusiasts and spectators of all ages. Best of all, entry to this fantas c event is free!
For photography enthusiasts, this is a great chance to capture breathtaking images of these extraordinary cars. Don’t miss the unforge able parade lap, a highlight of the day!
Peter Saywell has a history of raising thousands of pounds for various chari es through his track days. We are incredibly grateful for his generosity in choosing to support Ferring Country Centre on this occasion.
Ferring Country Centre will be represented at the event, so just look out for the stall, collec on buckets and ac vi es.
Spread the word to your family and friends, and join us for a day full of fun and excitement.
EJ Moyle Solicitors
For all your legal requirements
EJ Moyle Solicitors is a friendly, modern law
firm that has offered a broad range of legal services for both business and private clients within the Li lehampton, Rus ngton and West Sussex areas for over 53 years.
We pride ourselves on the high level of quality legal services we are able to provide to our clients, coupled with a friendly and professional approach.
Our experienced, Partner‐led Legal Teams specialise in:
Residen al and Commercial Property
Family Law ‐ separa on, divorce, financial ma ers, children issues, and post and pre‐marital agreements
Private Client ‐ Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administra on, Estate Management and Deputy Applica ons
If you require any legal services now, or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Li lehampton Office
EJ Moyle LLP
15 Beach Road
Li lehampton West Sussex BN17 5HZ
T: 01903 725143
E: litmail@moyle.co.uk
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EJ Moyle LLP
2a Broadmark Parade
Rus ngton
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5 Steps to Reset Your Sugar Cravings This Spring
Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT
Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition
Spring is the perfect me to reset, not just your wardrobe, but your cravings and tastebuds, too. If sugar has crept in over winter (hello comfort food!), now’s the moment to gently guide your body back to balance.
Here are five simple steps to help you reset those sugar cravings without restric on or guilt:
1. Hydrate First Some mes sugar cravings are actually thirst in disguise. Aim for about 2‐2.5 L of water sipped throughout the day. And keep hot drinks to two a day at most.
2. Start with Breakfast Make your first meal balanced with protein, healthy fats and fibre. Think eggs with avocado or porridge with nuts, seeds and berries. It’ll help keep blood sugar stable and reduce mid‐morning sugar crashes.
3. Natural Sugars are Welcome Instead of going cold turkey, add in more naturally sweet
foods like roasted root vegetables or a baked apple with cinnamon. Your taste buds will slowly adjust.
4. Mind the Triggers No ce when you crave sugar: bored? Tired? Lonely? Gently ask yourself what you really need in that moment. How else can you nourish yourself other than with sugary treats?
5. Increase Protein Having about 30‐35 per cent of your daily food intake as protein will tremendously help to keep your blood sugar steady. You won’t even no ce that a ernoon cake!
Remember, your body isn’t wrong, it’s just asking for support.
PS: Email me nathalie@newleafnutri on.co.uk with the word ‘RECIPES’ to get my “Top 10 Gut ‐Friendly Recipes.”
Council’s Housing Service secures fund
for warmer homes
Arun District Council’s Housing Service has been successful in a funding bid to an energy efficiency scheme. The bid was submi ed to the government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for funding from the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, and we are delighted to announce a provisional alloca on offer worth over £3.3m.
The programme provides grants to social housing providers to help them improve their homes to energy performance cer ficate Band C. Arun District Council has also commi ed a further £4.5m of funds to the project over the next three years, which will be used to upgrade some of the worst performing homes.
We have iden fied more than 400 homes that will benefit from plans to make the proper es warmer, reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty by installing insula on, alterna ve hea ng systems and solar PV panels on roofs. These steps will improve the household’s thermal comfort (a term that describes the temperature, air flow, and humidity, among other factors, in a property so that residents are neither too hot or too cold throughout the
year), while saving money on energy bills. The council is already working with a partner who will deliver the work and we are aiming to start phase one from May 2025.
Residents included in that phase of work will be contacted individually to discuss the recommended improvements and to conduct a final survey, so this important work can begin.
Councillor Carol Birch, Chair of the Housing and Wellbeing Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “This is a significant amount of money and will make such a difference to so many households. We want to make sure that we use this money to make the greatest impact to those homes that need it most and will share progress as we move through the different phases of work.”
Mewsbrook junior parkrun ‐ we need you!
We host a free, fun and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors aged between 4‐14 every Sunday at Mewsbrook Park.
Whether it is running, jogging and/or walking, it really does not ma er how fast or slow you are as you will be greeted by a team of volunteers who are delighted to see you taking part.
As parents/guardians, we know how hard it can be to mo vate children but the joy of a junior parkrun is that it is free! It promotes gentle exercise and helps toward posi ve mental health. Our med event encourages children to work towards milestones and they can even receive a free wristband, from a half marathon all the way to 250 junior parkruns! We have been running for over a year, and already, it’s proved to be a great success in the community.
At Mewsbrook junior parkrun we love volunteering. It’s highly rewarding to be part of a team and be able to give something back to the community. We have a wide range of roles available and, like the juniors, you can also
work toward your own volunteering milestones.
What do you need to do to get involved? Simply register via our website www.parkrun.org.uk/ mewsbrook‐juniors/ and then pop along at 9am on a Sunday morning. Whether it’s taking part, marshalling, mekeeping or token sor ng, we would love to see you.
Li lehampton Ladies Probus Club
We are a group of about 40 ladies who enjoy having a nice lunch in good company, with interes ng conversa on, amid very pleasant surroundings. We usually meet on the fourth Friday of the month at Ham Manor Golf Club in Angmering.
The lunch is two courses with coffee/tea and mints and is followed by a speaker with topics that range from “A Den st on the Ascension Island” to “Tiptoe through the Tombstones”, with Jack the Ripper, alstroemeria, climate change and paranormal mysteries thrown in for a li le variety.
We also have a monthly coffee morning — the ming and the venue are variable at the moment, but are announced in our monthly newsle er.
Before Christmas we had a very interes ng tour of the greenhouses at Highdown Garden Centre. They were a blaze of colour from the Poinse as and Cyclamen. We followed this with coffee in their very a rac ve café.
We also encourage members to arrange, or tell
us about, other ac vi es which might be of interest.
If you would like to come to a lunch or learn more about us, please contact Margaret, our Membership Secretary, by email daisypopslib@b nternet.com (please include your telephone number), or call 01903 787081.
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Rhubarb Crumble Cake
Ingredients
Crumble top
260g plain flour
Use in‐season Rhubarb to make this New York‐style crumble cake the paper overhangs the sides of the pan. Si together the flours, salt, baking powder and ground ginger, adding the bran from the wholewheat flour.
1 tsp baking powder
300g so light brown sugar
1 tsp grd cinnamon
1/2 tsp grd nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
170g unsalted bu er
Cake
260g plain flour
70g wholewheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsps grd ginger
1/2 tsp salt
300g light so brown sugar
170g unsalted bu er, so ened.
2 tsps vanilla paste
4 eggs at room temperature
225ml bu ermilk or natural yoghurt
400g rhubarb, cut into 1.5‐2cm chunks
Method
Crumble Topping
Melt the bu er in a saucepan. In a bowl si together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt. S r through the sugar then add the melted bu er and mix together with a spoon un l it clumps together and becomes crumbly. Set aside.
Cake
Preheat the oven to 180C / 160 fan Gas mark 4. Line a13x9‐inch pan with greaseproof paper so
Place the brown sugar, so ened bu er, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed un l fluffy and pale.
Add the eggs, one at a me, bea ng a er each addi on un l well combined.
Fold in one third of the flour mixture gently. Add half of the bu ermilk and mix un l just combined. Add the next third of the flour mixture and fold in. Add the remaining bu ermilk, mix it in then add the remaining third of the flour and fold un l just combined. Finally mix everything together gently for another 30 seconds to make a smooth ba er. Place the ba er in the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half the rhubarb over the top of the ba er, then spread two thirds of the crumb mixture, then the remaining rhubarb followed by the rest of the crumb mixture.
Place the pan so that the top is level with the centre of the oven and bake for 40‐45 minutes. You don’t need a thermometer to check if it’s done but it does make things easier. The temperature of the cake in the centre should be about 95C when it’s cooked. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Use the excess greaseproof paper to remove the cake from the pan.
Allow the cake to cool completely. Sprinkle with icing sugar, cut into squares, and serve with thick yogurt or creme fraiche.
Spartan Landscapes
With more than 15 years’ experience, brothers Ashley and James and their team at Spartan Landscapes provide outstanding landscaping and block paving services to commercial and domes c customers throughout West Sussex.
We are a reliable firm of landscapers and are proud of the great eye for detail and unrivalled knowledge and experience of our team. No two garden designers or driveways are the same, which means that every project undertaken by Spartan Landscapes has its own unique twist making it eye‐catching, func onal and easy to maintain.
We will take the me to get to know the customer so that we can establish their needs and wants. Then, we will apply our broad range of skills and knowledge to find the best materials, flora and techniques to ensure that the customer is 100% sa sfied.
No job is too big or too small – our garden designers apply the same high standards to commercial and domes c jobs of all sizes.
Customer Reviews
The Spartan team made a super job of laying out my new garden. They were very conscien ous and followed the plans carefully. The work was carried out to a very high standard and nothing was too much trouble. They died up and le everything looking great. The paving was laid and the whole job nicely finished. Nothing was too much trouble and they turned up on me each day. Mrs V Meredith
Ashley and his team have done an amazing job paving our driveway. Very professional, high quality work and lovely people. I couldn’t be happier and would definitely recommend Spartan Landscapes Mr M Duncan To find out more please call 01903 442341 or visit www.spartanlandscapes.co.uk
Are you paying to store your Will?
Stephen Sampson is a Partner at Monan Gozze LLP Solicitors, a firm that does not charge for storing Wills, Powers of A orney or Deeds.
Recently, I was instructed by a couple to make new Wills for them. Like a lot of people, they had made Wills previously, but family changes meant those Wills were out of date.
I was absolutely shocked to hear that they had paid nearly £2,000 up front for “life me storage” of their old Wills!
Whilst this is the highest figure I have seen for some me, there are many firms out there who are charging clients to store Wills. These are usually Will Writers rather than qualified Solicitors.
A Will is a few pages of A4 paper bound together. It takes up barely any space in a paper filing system. At Monan Gozze LLP, we do not charge to store Wills, Deeds, or Powers of A orney. We feel that it would be morally wrong to do so.
So why do some firms of Will Writers charge to store Wills? If asked, firms that charge usually give reasons such as keeping your documents safe or the rising costs of storage space. However, as far as I can establish, the most important reason is simple: it’s a lovely addi onal revenue stream for that firm.
The average age for someone to make their first Will is around 55. The average UK life expectancy is 80 or thereabouts. If a firm makes your Will and then charges £30 per year to store your Will, that’s 25 years of storage fees, ne ng that firm an addi onal £750 on top of the amount you paid for your Will. For a couple, that could be £1,500 paid unnecessarily.
If you read my previous ar cle, you would know that non‐Solicitor firms are not legally obliged to contact you if they go bust. I have recently heard of a company of Will Writers in Chichester that went into liquida on in 2024. The Insolvency Service has confirmed in wri ng to clients: “It is likely that any documents you had with the company are now irrecoverable and are lost.”
If a firm of Solicitors goes into liquida on, there is a regulatory process in place to ensure Wills and other original documents are kept safe. So paying a non‐solicitor firm to store your Will when the document could be lost if the firm goes under feels like the worst of all worlds.
If you are paying to store your Will, what should you do? At Monan Gozze LLP we are happy to store your Will, free of charge. We are happy to arrange the transfer as well and we do not charge for that. All we need to know is your full name, telephone number, home address and the name of the firm that holds your Will.
If you would like to transfer your Will to Monan Gozze LLP for storage, please call me on 01903 927055 or email ssampson@monangozze .com.
Stephen Sampson 2025 ‐ Monan Gozze LLP Solicitors
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Li lehampton Mapped Out
15th March – 17th June, Bu erworth Gallery, Li lehampton Museum
Explore the changing landscape of Li lehampton in this fascina ng exhibi on at the Li lehampton Museum. Curated by two of their dedicated volunteers, the display showcases highlights from the museum’s map collec ons, tracing the town’s development through the years.
From historic charts to detailed street plans, see how Li lehampton has evolved and uncover the stories hidden within these incredible maps.
“Thanks to the hard work and dedica on of our volunteers, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the fascina ng transforma on of Li lehampton through the ages,” said Councillor Freddie Tandy, Chair of Li lehampton Town Council’s Community Resources Commi ee. “The maps on display not only showcase the town’s physical development but also help to reveal the rich stories that have shaped our community.”
As always, entry to the Museum is FREE. www.li lehamptonmuseum.co.uk
CreateYour Own Jewellery
at L. Guess Jewellers
Have you ever walked by a jewellers and felt an irresis ble urge to stop, cap vated by a piece that seems to call your name? Perhaps it is the rich colour of a gemstone or the twinkling facets of a diamond that catch your eye. Or maybe it evokes memories of a loved one or a cherished piece from your childhood. One thing is for sure: jewellery captures our emo ons like nothing else celebra ng milestones, kindling memories, and appealing to our love of all things beau ful and rare.
What be er way to harness this love of jewellery than to have a unique piece created just for you?
As one of West Sussex’s leading jewellers, with a state‐of‐the‐art onsite workshop, our expert goldsmiths are able to bring your unique bespoke jewellery ideas to life. Whether it is something as straigh orward as sourcing an excep onal diamond and having it set into a beau ful se ng, or hand‐making an intricate design from scratch, our knowledgeable team is on‐hand to listen to your ar s c inspira ons and understand exactly what your desired outcome is for your new piece.
Not only do we create stunning bespoke pieces from scratch, but we also specialise in remodelling or redesigning precious heirlooms. This process gives them a new lease of life or a complete makeover, ensuring they reflect your own personal style. Whether we can incorporate some or all of your exis ng metal and gemstones or need to add new
elements to complete the design, we are dedicated to working within your budget. Our goal is to provide crea ve solu ons that help keep costs down while maintaining the integrity of the piece. With our workshops being on the premises, you can rest assured that your items are safe in our hands.
Whether it is a piece to express your love for someone or a memorable addi on to your own jewellery collec on, you can trust that at L. Guess, we are completely commi ed to bringing your ideas to life.
Why not visit us in our Rus ngton or Li lehampton stores to discuss your bespoke jewellery op ons. Alterna vely, book your personalised appointment with a member of our friendly, expert team via our website at www.lguess.co.uk or call our Li lehampton branch on 01903 724392 or Rus ngton branch on 01903 783002. We look forward to welcoming you.
Find Your Freedom:
A Journey Through Local Running and Inclusivity
For the past seven years, I’ve laced up my running shoes not to chase the fastest mes or conquer the longest distances but to carve out precious “Me Time”. Running has become my sanctuary, a wonderful way to boost my mental and physical well‐being while soaking in the beauty of our local area.
Every Saturday morning, you can spot me at the Li lehampton Prom Parkrun, where I proudly serve as one of the Run Directors. What I love most about parkrun is its warm and welcoming spirit. It’s a place where everyone, regardless of ability or disability, comes together to share in the joy of running.
Eager to give back even more, I took my commitment a step further by enrolling in the English Athle cs (EA) Sight Awareness course and earning my qualifica on as a guide runner. Although my opportuni es to guide might not be as frequent as I’d like, every me I stride beside a visually impaired runner, I feel a renewed sense of purpose. The only challenge? More o en than not, speedy runners are looking for guidance, and boy, do they keep me on my toes!
Last summer, I sensed an incredible opportunity to expand our guiding community. So, I reached out to the Li lehampton parkrun family, eager to gauge interest in guide running. The response surpassed my wildest expecta ons! I successfully trained 28 enthusias c guide runners at Li lehampton Parkrun, followed by 12 at Worthing Striders, and another 12 at Worthing Parkrun.
VI guides need runners as much as VI runners need guides. This is where the local sight loss chari es and groups are key. Sight Support Worthing is the town’s oldest charity, and it strives to enhance the lives of service users by
Stuart Withers is a qualified sighted guide runner for the visually impaired, who lives in Li lehampton. Here, he talks about this and his collabora on with local sight loss charity, Sight Support Worthing. providing accessible ac vi es. They promote inclusivity, understanding and acceptance in the community, and advocate for the rights of people with vision impairments to live independent and fulfilling lives. What be er way to do this than by coming together to raise funds and awareness at community events?
I’ll be at the Worthing 10k in June as part of the SSW team. We’d love to have you join us, whether as a solo runner, with a guide runner or as a guide runner! The Worthing 10k takes place on Sunday 8th June. Places are £25, with complimentary places for all guide runners. All runners get a free SSW t‐shirt, a goody bag, and lots of support from our staff, members and volunteers!
If you’re a visually impaired individual eager to join the fun, I encourage you to get in touch; there are dedicated guides ready to support you, available for a range of paces. Remember, at parkrun there’s no such thing as “too slow”. So, take that first step and discover the joy of running in our vibrant community!
To find out more, contact Sight Support Worthing. Call 01903 235782, email info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk, or visit www.sswcharity.org.uk
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Chichester Open Studio Trail
by Susie Olford, member of Arundel Art Society, Climping Church Hall
A wonderful opportunity to follow the Open Studio’s Trail, where ar sts and makers through the villages are exhibi ng work for you to enjoy. Engage with friendly creators who will give you me to look, feel and ques on their working prac ces. You’ll find three ar sts along the A259, easy to find when you watch out for the roadside signs during the days of the Trail.
I exhibit my oil and acrylic pain ngs at Flansham in a wonderful light‐filled barn (wheelchair access) where there is space to walk around colourful, contemporary work. Pain ngs framed/unframed from 60cm (24”) square to the smallest 15cm (6”). Something for everyone. Emphasis is on vibrant seascapes, but so landscapes feature too; expressionist paint for you to interpret with your ideas. Chuckle at humorous wine‐related gree ng cards, so popular with wine‐loving friends and family.
Next to Gill is Karen Boxall, showing her stained glass, which is best hung to pick up window light to reflect the images [pictured Karen’s loved Blackbird]. Two very talented makers showing their love of nature, and our West Sussex countryside. Do come and have a peek.
Find me at Hoe Lane, Flansham, PO22 8NJ (easy courtyard parking). A li le piece of Sussex you might not have seen before.
Moving on, you find Gill Hunter‐Nudds at Bilsham with her deligh ul hand‐built ceramics depic ng animal wildlife, such as hares or foxes, for internal and possibly garden display.
For details of ar sts and maps to studios, see www.chichesteropenstudios.org. Full‐colour brochures available now. More ar sts to see in Yapton, Walberton, Barnham and beyond. Open days 17th to 18th and 24th to 26th May, from 10.30am to 5pm. Free entry and parking.
Anne Miller
Parish Councillor, Clymping Parish Council
Anne is married and both her children went through St Mary’s CE Primary School in Clymping and then to Li lehampton Academy and Chichester College. Last year, Anne decided to leave her job as a Project Manager in Crawley in order to get more involved in the local community. As such, she does voluntary work for St. Barnabas Hospice and Chestnut Tree House. She is a Parish Councillor on Clymping Parish Council and is the Secretary of the Clymping Village Hall commi ee. Anne gets involved in organising local village events in order to try and bring the community together.
What do you like best about Li lehampton?
The effort that locals put in to try and improve the percep on people have about the town
What do you like least about Li lehampton? The gasometer.
How long have you lived in or around Li lehampton? Twenty‐eight years
If you could change anything about Li lehampton, what would it be?
Try to get the empty shops filled and with a be er range of shops. There are too many nail bars and charity shops.
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Li le Magna on the High Street.
What is your greatest fear? Snakes.
What is your earliest memory?
Living in a small village on Dartmoor.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Either a vet or a policewoman. How would you spend a million pounds?
I would buy my children a small house, upgrade my car and go on a holiday either on a safari, a trip to Canada or a tour around Northern India.
What’s your most embarrassing moment?
On a business training course, ge ng up and dancing (at the trainer’s request) in front of all the delegates, only to find it was a payback wind‐up from my boss and it wasn’t a requirement of the course at all!
What makes you unhappy?
The way society is going these days with the number of aggressive individuals and the lack of respect towards others and their property. It costs nothing to smile and be kind and it actually might make it a nicer world to live in. There are a lot of scared and lonely people now and we need to stop the rot.
What is your favourite smell?
This is difficult to pin down to just one. I love the smell of freshly cut grass, fresh bread baking and the smell of washing when it’s been outside in the fresh air all day.
What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought (not including property)?
A TAG watch with some long‐service award money from work.
What was your first car?
A Triumph Dolomite. It was a reminder of my dad, who sadly died when I was 18, and my mum gave me his car.
What is the best advice you have ever been given? Think before you speak – sadly, I don’t always adhere to the advice!!
What is your screensaver at the moment?
My garden in the spring with a long line of daffodils down the driveway.
What is your proudest spor ng achievement?
Running three marathons in aid of charity.
What do you do in your spare me?
Walking, theatre, cinema, the gym, ea ng out, gardening, learning Spanish and art classes.
Do you have a claim to fame?
I went on Fi een to One, the TV quiz show! How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who tried to make a difference.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Make the most of things because you never know what’s around the corner.
Do you Play or want to play Bowls?
By Vic Turner, Norfolk Bowling Club
Our purpose‐built Clubhouse is situated in Norfolk Pleasure Gardens on Sea Lane Li lehampton. Founded in 1953, we are a mixed, friendly, and compe ve club with members of all levels of ability. We have a first‐class six rink bowling green for use during the summer months and two indoor short mats for the winter months. We have teams compe ng in both the Men’s and Ladies West Sussex bowling leagues; we also have Friendly games and Internal Compe ons. During the winter months we have two mixed teams compe ng in the West Sussex Short Mat Bowls league
We welcome everybody wan ng to play bowls, from the novice to the experienced. The green opens on 26th April and our Annual Open Day is on 25th May from 10am.
For the novice, we know everyone must start somewhere and that learning must be a balance of gaining skills and having fun –that is why people play! We have qualified, experienced coaches available to help you to get going.
At a special event, Julie Po er was awarded Li lehampton Town Sportsperson of the Year for her outstanding bowling success last year.
We hope to con nue with the success of last year in the West Sussex League, where our Ladies were crowned Division 1 Champions. In the County Double rink, we qualified for the County final at Polegrove and in the County Senior Fours we reached the Semi‐Finals.
We have two teams playing in BML Division 1 and we run a variety of in‐house compe ons, which we encourage all members to enter.
In the summer, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings are scheduled for informal mixed prac ce sessions (roll‐ups) and in the winter, roll‐ups are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays mornings and a ernoons.
The club has full facili es and refreshments are available. Annual Membership is £60. A summer playing cket is available for the season or monthly or pay by the hour.
Our ac ve Social Commi ee organise ac vi es throughout the year. Past events include quiz nights, pub games in the a ernoon, coffee mornings, barbecues and ski les, and annual events such as Charity Day, Presenta on Lunch, Easter and Christmas Par es.
So come along and give it a try. All you need is a flat pair of shoes.
For more informa on, please contact Club Secretary Elaine on 01903 918641, email: NorfolkBowlingClub@hotmail.com or visit www.norfolkbowlsclubli lehampton.co.uk/
Wicked Dynamos Inclusive Football
Wick Dynamos Inclusive Football is led by our Li lehampton‐based manager, Jamie Dalby, who also coaches our U12s and U16s teams, alongside Nikki Dalby, our organiser, secretary, and promoter.
Our mission is to make football inclusive, accessible, and empowering for individuals with disabili es. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the game, develop their skills, and experience the many social and emo onal benefits of football.
We train every Saturday from 11am to midday at Arun Sports Arena, Ford. Boys and girls aged 8 to 16 are welcome. We are also expanding to include a younger age group (3‐5 years), an adults’ team, and a girls‐only group.
Jamie is also launching Able Kicks, a business dedicated to providing football opportuni es
for children and adults with addi onal needs. Able Kicks will support home‐educated SEND children and adults, pupils from SEN schools, and those in alterna ve provision se ngs.
Our core mission is to enhance physical health, improve mental wellbeing, and build a strong inclusive community where everyone feels valued and supported. Through tailored coaching sessions, we create a safe and enjoyable environment that promotes confidence, teamwork, and personal growth.
For further informa on please contact Nikki Dalby on nikki@wickdynamos..com
Arun Sunshine Group celebrates 20 years!
It is with big smiles that we are happy to announce that we have been supporting adults with learning disabilities for 20 years in the Arun District. The charity was born out of the idea that adults with learning disabilities had limited opportunities to interact at weekends socially and was set up by the founder, Prof Derek Moore OBE.
Over the last two years, the group has been transforming its ac vi es into a more diverse programme. This includes an Annual Art Compe on where Sean Lee, the Mayor of Li lehampton, awards the prizes, discos, social events and visits to the local museums. Most of the ac vi es take place in the heart of Li lehampton town centre and are typically organised for Sunday a ernoons, a me when many other social groups are unable to offer the network our members need.
This diverse approach has also focused on encouraging our members to build confidence in their skills and abili es. As a result, we have introduced a new role within the charity for Volunteer Members who ac vely par cipate in decision‐making for the group. They help determine which ac vi es we undertake and represent us in fundraising and profile‐raising events. Our goal remains to support our members in guiding the direc on of the charity and its ac vi es.
Community spirit is crucial to Arun Sunshine, as it gives us the opportunity to meet others and allows us the opportunity to break down barriers while emphasising the inclusive warm atmosphere and members' sense of belonging to the wider community. We welcome a board range of volunteers to support our ac vi es and network with local business to deliver our group ac vi es.
Our values are rooted in belonging, wellbeing, confidence, fun and ownership.
4th May 2025 11th June 2025
6th July 2025 3rd August 2025
We are open to any person over the age of 18 with learning disabili es, who would like to become a member and wants the opportunity to mix in a social environment. We are also looking for volunteers to join our group. We are a friendly charity where both members and volunteers are there for enjoyment and fun! To that end, we always encourage poten al new members and volunteers to visit us and see what we do before commi ng themselves to the group. If you would like to visit us please let us know.
Go to www.arunsunshinegroup.org.uk for more details or email Kim (Project Leader) at kim@arunsunshinegroup.org.uk
8th June 2025
13th
New A rac ons Coming
To Out Of Bounds, including a world first!
As part of ongoing, exci ng redevelopments at Out of Bounds Ac vity Centre in Rus ngton, a series of seven brand new Clip ‘n Climb challenges have been launched. AND one of the new Clip ‘n Climb walls – ‘Crunched’ – is the first of its kind to be installed anywhere in the world!
This significant investment has been made as part of Out of Bounds’ commitment to provide the most exhilara ng and up‐to‐date a rac ons for the local Sussex community and tourists who come to enjoy the beauty of the South Coast.
The “world first” at Out of Bounds, the Crunched challenge, is where a climbing wall meets so play with a bridging style challenge. The unique PVC‐covered holds provide climbers with a fresh, tac le experience, and Crunched can integrate three challenges all within one structure.
In addi on, there will be six more new Clip ‘n Climb walls to master and enjoy. These new developments have been opened at the same me as the outdoor High Ropes and Zip Lines, which were relaunched for the 2025 season.
To book a Clip ’n Climb session and try out the new equipment, go to: out‐of‐bounds.co.uk/ ac vity/clip‐n‐climb/
Like all of the ac vi es at Out of Bounds, Clip ‘n Climb offers a wide range of physical and mental health benefits, confidence boos ng, teambuilding, as well as an educa onal opportunity to learn climbing skills in a safe, supervised environment and, of course, it promises bags of fun!
Speaking about the launch of the new equipment, Out of Bounds Director, Charlo e Langmead said: “We are tremendously excited to announce that we are the first ac vity centre in the whole world to install this brand‐new Clip ‘n Climb challenge, and can’t wait for our climbers to come and have a go. Par cipants as young as four years old can enjoy the Clip ‘n Climb experience at Out of Bounds. Spaces are filling up quickly, so we advise booking in advance to be one of the first to try!”
Out of Bounds also offers great value a er‐school Fun ‘n Food sessions for Clip ‘n Climb, as well as home‐educa on mid‐week sessions and dedicated sessions for pre‐schoolers to try out Clip ‘n Climb and then con nue the fun in the award‐winning, four‐storey so play.
Excellent group rates are available for school bookings, Scouts, Brownies and all groups and clubs, plus SEN sessions. Contact 01903 788588 or email bookings@oo .co.uk for your teambuilding/group session.
CYCALL sessions start up again
As the weather starts to warm up and thoughts turn to ge ng more ac ve in the great outdoors, come and join a CYCALL session designed to get everyone ac ve.
CYCALL is an inclusive cycling project based at Brooklands Park in Worthing, West Sussex.
We have a fleet of 40 adapted bikes including hand‐propelled bikes, four‐seater bikes and wheelchair transporter bikes.
CYCALL sessions are very sociable events and we provide light refreshments. Ac vi es include an art and cra table, ac ve play, a sensory space, large garden games such as Jenga, Connect 4, table football and Ping! table tennis.
CYCALL sessions are open to adults and children who would benefit from a li le support to ride a bike. We work with people of all abili es and have experience of suppor ng people with a wide range of needs, including demen a, learning disabili es and au sm.
The first CYCALL session for this year takes place on Saturday 26th April. Booking is essen al. To make a booking or find out more informa on, please call Mar ne on 07784
918122 or email cycallworthing@gmail.com. Session dates and mes are published on www.cycall.info and on www.facebook.com/ CycallWorthing.
CYCALL is led by a team of dedicated volunteers and we would welcome some new faces to support our customers. No experience is necessary as full training will be given. A DBS check will be required. All we ask for is a willingness to make a difference.
We are very grateful for the support of the local community. If you are comple ng a fundraising challenge this year, please consider choosing to support CYCALL — every penny goes towards improving our sessions.
Care when you need it
The benefits of respite care by Rob Bullock
Respite care allows a carer to get a much‐needed break from caring for someone. Here are some of the different kinds of respite care available.
There are over 5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK and around 1.7 million of them are providing over 50 hours of care each week. Respite care can be vital in allowing carers to have a break and recharge their batteries, and the many types of respite care offer a valuable opportunity to socialise and try something new. Here are some examples of respite care.
Care in the home Respite care in the home can range from regular visits from friends and family that allows a carer a much‐needed break to volunteer respite carers who will come regularly and sit with someone, to paid respite carers who are professionals that are paid to visit at set times for a fixed duration. Respite care in the home can be useful as it causes very little upheaval and can form much‐needed support.
Day care centres These can include those offered by care homes and days organised by volunteers and the charitable sector such as Age UK. Respite day care is particularly useful to those being cared for, allowing them to get out of the house, have a meal, perhaps joining in singing or dancing or the chance to listen to a visiting speaker. Day care centres often offer transport to venues.
Short stay in care homes These are often useful if carers know well in advance that respite care is needed as places can be very limited. But, if a carer needs a holiday, then a short stay in a
care home could well be the most convenient, safest option for loved ones.
Respite holidays These allow carers and the loved ones they care for to enjoy a holiday. Sometimes there is financial assistance to have a holiday and there are also specialist holiday destinations that offer breaks. GPs and care specialists can offer advice on what is available.
Cost According to the NHS, respite care costs on average £700 to £800 a week but can cost much more, around £1,500 or more. But depending on your circumstances, there is help available. Help can come from your local authority following a needs assessment and carer’s assessment or from specialist charities, which could consider many things, including where you live or what the person being cared for did for a living.
Arranging respite care Your local authority adult social care team is a good place to find out what is available and what help you might be able to get to support you. And, even if you don’t qualify for financial assistance, a needs assessment could prove useful in identifying what the best respite care might be, putting carers in touch with individuals and agencies who can offer advice and support.
Respite care can be a lifeline for carers and there is a lot of excellent and varied support out there.
Free NHS Health Checks
Did you know that if you are aged between 40 to 74 and have no pre‐exis ng medical condi ons you are eligible for a free NHS health check.
These checks can tell if you are at higher risk of ge ng certain health problems, such as:
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Kidney disease
Stroke
When the WSCC Preven on Assessment Team began running free NHS Health Checks within West Sussex, Graeme, a Senior Library Assistant in Li lehampton, arranged an appointment.
“When West Sussex Libraries became a venue to host NHS health checks, staff were given the first opportunity to experience this invaluable service. As a man of a certain age, albeit with, to my knowledge, no exis ng health condi ons, I decided I had nothing to lose and duly arranged an appointment.
“I found the whole process to be friendly, professional and reassuring.
“It was discovered that my blood pressure was a li le high and it appeared I had an irregular heartbeat. The nurse suspected atrial fibrilla on and made a referral for me.
“I was very quickly seen by my doctor and referred on for further inves ga ons. I was consequently diagnosed with Le Ventricular Failure, which is now managed with medica ons. I was told that because my heart wasn’t pumping correctly, I had been at increased risk of suffering a stroke the longer my condi on had remained undiagnosed.
“I do credit the health check with saving me from any number of future health complica ons and poten ally saving my life!
I would recommend that anyone eligible arrange to have one.
“I must also stress that I had no inkling I had a chronic heart condi on as there were simply no indicators, no pain or discomfort, no breathlessness or anything which had any nega ve impact on my day‐to‐day life or health. The only awareness I had was an occasional flu ering, as though a bird were trapped in my chest, and an odd palpita on here and there, but I just put these down to the stresses and strains of life, nothing to be alarmed about.
“So, even if you have no symptoms, I would s ll recommend having a check!”
The Preven on Assessment Team are carrying out these clinics across West Sussex. To discuss eligibility and book an appointment, please call 0330 222 6 999
For more informa on on NHS health checks, visit the NHS website on www.nhs.uk/ condi ons/nhs‐health‐check/
Green waste
by Nicola Hussey, Senior Project Officer, Recycling and Waste Management, WSCC
Green garden waste is the treasure your garden doesn’t need but your compost bin will love! It’s all the organic goodies like grass clippings, fallen leaves, plant trimmings, and branches that come from your garden makeover or weekend clear up. Rather than throwing it away, why not let it work its magic and turn into something valuable?
Instead of ending up as general waste, green garden waste can be transformed into compost — nature’s own super fer liser! Compos ng helps feed your garden, improving soil quality and encouraging plant growth. By adding compost to your garden, you enrich the soil with essen al nutrients, helping plants grow stronger and healthier. Think of it as your garden ge ng a nutri ous smoothie made from all those leafy greens! You can also mulch it to keep your soil cosy, retain moisture, and suppress those pesky weeds.
By simply crea ng a compost pile or bin in your garden, you can start turning your green waste into nutrient‐rich compost right at home. It’s a great way to reduce waste and create a sustainable, eco‐friendly gardening rou ne. A balanced mix of green waste like grass clippings and brown materials like dried leaves creates the perfect environment for decomposi on. The result? Rich, dark compost that can be used to improve the soil in your garden, vegetable patch, or even po ed plants. Plus, it’s free!
If you’re not up for compos ng at home, don’t worry, your local district or borough council offer paid‐for green waste collec on services. They’ll collect your garden waste, ensuring it gets turned into something useful. There is also the op on for residents to drop off their garden waste at recycling centres around the county, where it’s processed into fresh compost and then sold in bulk for mostly agricultural purposes. This is a great op on for those who might not have the space or me to compost at home but s ll want to make a posi ve impact on the environment.
So, next me you’re clearing out your garden, remember, your green waste could be doing more for the planet than you think! Whether you’re compos ng at home, using local collec on services, or dropping it off at recycling centres, it’s a win‐win for your garden, the Earth, and the future of our environment.
Steel Magnolias
by Rus ngton Players
Following their recent sell‐out produc on of ‘Spiders Web’, Rus ngton Players are performing ‘Steel Magnolias’ at the Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton from 11th – 14th June at 7.30pm.
This funny and touching play is set in a small town beauty parlour in Louisiana. Spanning three years, the staff and customers engage in small‐town gossip but we see a deep strength and purposefulness emerge when Shelby – a diabe c – dies following a kidney transplant opera on.
At its core, it represents the sisterhood formed between the women and shows how each of them cope with their own conflicts while s ll being a support system for each other.
Author Robert Harling was inspired to write it in memory of his sister who died from complica ons with diabetes. He explains that the tle represents how the female characters in the play can be both ‘delicate as magnolias and tough as steel’.
Tickets are just £12 from www. cketsource.co.uk/rus ngtonplayers or call 07546 306 438. They are also available on the door.
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