SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024
ISSUE 61
All about Littlehampton
Community Magazine and Business Directory
Editor and Publisher:
Helen Holt
Editorials and Advertisements
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Nov/Dec 2024 deadlines
Editorial submissions and advertising copy by 2nd October. Finished artwork by 4th October.
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All about Littlehampton cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in the magazine.
Welcome to our September issue. Parents will be busy preparing for the return of ironing school uniforms, fixing nutritious packed lunches, and enduring endless school runs. It’s back to work and to our clubs and societies for many of us after a summer break.
September can feel like a new start, so why not take the opportunity to do something different this autumn? You could spend some time sprucing up your home and preparing for the colder months ahead. There are so many businesses in your local community that could help you complete some of those tasks on your to ‐do list, from fixing that leak to garden clearance, gutter cleaning to roof repair.
We have lots of events happening in the local area this autumn, and we have a new look to our website for you to either add your own events or to see what is going on. You can even upload your own photos to help promote your event now.
Visit at www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk
Enjoy the start of the autumn!
Helen and the All about Magazines team
Firsts for Li lehampton Mayor
By Cllr Sean Lee, Mayor of Li lehampton
Just when you become Mayor for the first me, what happens? They call a general elec on! Not that a change of government changed much as far as my local ac vi es were concerned, and it’s been a summer of firsts so far.
It began with a visit to Molly Care in Li lehampton the first me I’ve given someone an award for saving someone’s life. The Mayor’s Consort and I then judged our first art compe on at Pier Road Coffee and Art before going to Li lehampton Wave to present my first award. Lauren Chandler couldn’t make it to the annual town mee ng, so she received her award for Coach of the Year poolside.
The following day, I a ended a lunch for veterans organised by Morrisons in Wick as part of the D‐Day commemora ve celebra ons. The day a er was a rather poignant one as I spoke on the 80th anniversary of D‐Day and I then lit the beacon by the beach, with the help of Councillor Mike Northeast. His father Stanley had been at D‐Day and had been the last person chosen to light the beacon at the 75th anniversary event.
The summer of firsts con nued when the town councillors and I got our first look inside the new Keystone Centre, otherwise known as K2. (The building is almost ready, with some building snagging issues being addressed before a late summer opening – fingers crossed!).
The busy June con nued with my first shop opening, and it was a delight to help open the new Shopmobility premises on the High Street in Li lehampton. Mrs Mayor and I then went to see our chosen charity for the year, Chestnut
Tree House, where we were able to see the excellent facili es and their wonderful accessible outside play park for the first me.
July arrived and on its very first day we were invited to re‐open the Windmill Cinema, a privilege that will be forever embellished in our memories by being able to see the film Wicked Li le Le ers as part of the opening event. It’s a laugh‐out‐loud film set in Li lehampton, but I’m sure you all know that… I was then lucky enough to be able to further showcase Li lehampton the very next day when Li lehampton Town Council hosted 50 children from Durmersheim, Germany in the Manor House.
Thanks to my brilliant mayoral assistant, they were served a con nental breakfast before I took them on a tour of the town, river, and beach, and I’m very pleased to say they all loved Li lehampton.
A er a short holiday, it was back to the greens in Li lehampton where I started the 24th Arunners Juniors Beach Run, and I helped to finish the event, too, by giving out the medals at the end.
As July ended, the summer of firsts con nued as I opened the Li lehampton Croquet Club’s Centenary Cup, which was, yes, you’ve guessed it, the first me I’ve opened a croquet tournament. But not only that, it was the first me I’d played croquet! And, not only that, but it was also definitely the first me I’d played croquet at 8.30am on a Sunday morning!
One Moment for One Crew
Li
lehampton RNLI takes part in special 200th anniversary photo moment
On Thursday 1st August, Royal Na onal Lifeboat Ins tu on (RNLI) representa ves from Li lehampton par cipated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving charity in this, its 200th anniversary year.
The charity, which was founded in 1824, asked its volunteers and staff from around the UK and Ireland to take a photo of themselves, their crew or their team, at as close to 18:24 on 1.8.24 as possible.
Whether lifeguards on a beach, lifeboat crew at a sta on, fundraisers at an event, or volunteers in a museum – all involved with the charity have been encouraged to submit a photo of themselves represen ng their RNLI role at wherever they may be on this date and me.
Representa ves including lifeboat crew, shore crew, launch authori es, fundraisers, shop volunteers, visits officers and water safety crew from Li lehampton RNLI took part. The photos have been uploaded to an online portal and will be used to create a montage image.
Everyone from Li lehampton RNLI gathered outside Li lehampton Lifeboat Sta on, in Li lehampton Harbour, with the sta on’s two lifeboats – Renee Sherman and Ray of Hope –for the historic moment.
The RNLI celebrated its 200th anniversary on 4th March this year, and this photographic moment is one of a range of events and programmes which the charity has organised to mark its bicentenary.
Anjie Rook, RNLI Associate Director, who is overseeing the RNLI’s 200th anniversary programmes, says: “The RNLI has been saving lives at sea for 200 years thanks to its incredible people – the courageous lifeboat crews and lifeguards who put their own lives at risk to save others; the dedicated fundraisers who raise the income to power those rescues; the commi ed volunteers who give their own me in a range of other roles such as giving out water safety advice or helping to run our retail shops and museums, and the staff who provide vital support to our volunteers.”
“We have encouraged anyone who has some form of involvement with the RNLI to par cipate in this special One Moment for One Crew photographic event, to capture a record of everyone who, at this moment in me, is playing some part in the RNLI’s lifesaving work, con nuing its legacy and securing its future.
“During our 200th anniversary year, we have been remembering our past, celebra ng the lifesaving service we provide today, and aiming to inspire future genera ons of lifesavers and supporters. One Moment for One Crew is very much about celebra ng the people of today’s RNLI and, we hope, inspiring those future genera ons who will take the RNLI into its third century of lifesaving.”
Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its volunteer crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives, which equates to an average of two lives saved every day for 200 years.
Founded in a London tavern on 4th March 1824 following an appeal from Sir William Hillary, who lived on the Isle of Man and witnessed many shipwrecks, the RNLI has con nued saving lives at sea throughout the past two centuries. Today, it operates 238 lifeboat sta ons around the UK and Ireland, including four on the River Thames, and has seasonal lifeguards on 238 lifeguarded beaches around the UK. It designs and builds its own lifeboats and runs domes c and interna onal water safety programmes.
For further informa on about the RNLI’s 200th anniversary, visit www.RNLI.org/200.
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Li lehampton Bonfire Event
Past, Present and Future
Li lehampton first had a bonfire society in 1885. In 1905, during the last parade held by that Victorian society, members dressed as North American Indians quite possibly for the first me.
A er that, it was not un l 1952 that the present bonfire society was formed and its first celebra on was held that year to mark the corona on of Queen Elizabeth II.
The society was a huge success and members a ended parades to mark the New Year celebra ons in London, minibuses full of costumed members a ended mee ngs of fellow bonfire socie es throughout Sussex. The event itself was a big hit with hundreds of ac ve members, huge crowds in a endance and much money raised for good causes. Thus, for the past 73 years, the Li lehampton Bonfire Society has put on a fabulous free event on the last Saturday of October a costumed torch‐lit parade through the town featuring local groups with marching bands, dancing children, steam engines, illuminated floats and more. The parade winds through the streets to the green, where an enormous bonfire is lit and an awesome fireworks display lights up the sky. The event brings visitors to the town and local shops, hotels and restaurants benefit from the increased foo all. The event is much loved by local people and crowds are es mated to be in the region of 15,000 to 20,000 people. In recent years, the commi ee has had to cancel the event several mes due to adverse weather and, of course, the pandemic. We are well on course this year for a celebra on on Saturday 26th October. There will be a few changes due to the seafront regenera on works. The route will be changed and parking in the town will be reduced. We urge the public to an cipate this and plan accordingly.
And the future? Events of this kind are challenging to put on. They are expensive and health and safety means that corners may not be cut. The organisers of these events love the tradi on of the whole thing and this is a poor fit with today’s environmentally conscious public and officials. Laser light displays, drone displays and electric torches look pre y, but are expensive and lack the tradi on that we love. And organising these events is a labour of love involving many hours of planning and fundraising throughout the year.
Sadly, it seems likely that such events will dwindle and fail.
In Li lehampton our biggest stumbling blocks currently are:
1) raising the >£31,000 needed
2) finding volunteers to help with the street collec on on the night
3) finding marshals to man the road closures
4) managing the ever‐growing complexi es and expense of health and safety requirements
5) an ageing and dwindling membership with a lack of volunteers to fill jobs such as bonfire guarding and clearing up a er the event.
So, how can we save the event? Financial support is vital. You could help with our appeal to the town council for the reinstatement of the service funding agreement. If they are inundated with appeals for support for the bonfire event, maybe they would reconsider for 2025? We do, of course, understand that they are under pressure to make savings and cut costs and maybe they can not help us ‐ but at least if we all appeal, then they will understand the love the people of the town have for this event. Please use the link to tell the council your views: www.li lehampton‐tc.gov.uk/ feedback
We have a crowd‐funding appeal ‐ Just Giving www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ Li lehamptonBonfire‐2024
If you run a business locally you may be able to sponsor the event ‐ www.li lehamptonbonfiresociety.co.uk/2024/0 5/06/2024‐sponsors/
If you wish to join the society please see www.li lehamptonbonfiresociety.co.uk/ product‐category/memberships/
If you wish to volunteer as a street collector or a marshal please email to Secretary@li lehamptonbonfiresociety.co.uk
By working together, we can save the society and the event.
Li lehampton Shopmobility has moved!
A er over 25 years at our former premises in St Mar n’s Lane, Li lehampton Shopmobility had to move out over the Easter weekend; this was due to our former landlord’s wish to sell the property.
Our new address is 92 High Street, Li lehampton BN17 5AG and we are now in the Manor House Car Park, just in front of the Li lehampton Town Council & Museum. We thank Arun District Council for saving our charity from closing altogether by ren ng their premises to us.
Li lehampton Shopmobility is a local independent charity that is supported by grants, dona ons and fundraising. We specialise in providing good value mobility solu ons to meet our members’ needs.
We hire scooters, wheelchairs and rollators. Scooter training outside is a must for first‐ me users to ensure their safety and the safety of the general public. Our services are open to the disabled and temporarily disabled, to locals and holiday‐makers. All scooter users must be 16 years or older. We have a modest annual membership charge and we endeavour to keep costs to a minimum to be affordable to everyone.
You will discover our scooters are all named a er trustees, volunteers and customers both past and present, who have helped the charity and we have greatly appreciated the work they have freely donated to us.
Our scooters are suitable for the majority of users and occasions and some of our scooters are portable, so small enough to fit in the boot of a car, thus providing members with the freedom to go far and wide. Medical appointments, local a rac ons, ge ng your hair done, breeze along the seafront or simply to go shopping we have the solu ons to meet your needs.
Our equipment is well‐maintained and regularly updated to ensure reliability.
Whatever your needs, we are here to help and offer free informa on and advice.
We also sell many disability aids through our supplier, Clearwell Mobility. If there is an item that a customer has seen in the free Clearwell catalogue, we can order it for delivery to our shop. In the catalogue, there are o en two prices on items; the prices in brackets are for those en tled to VAT exemp on and providing the customer signs the VAT exemp on form, they can then pay the lower price.
There is quite a list of VAT long‐term illnesses and many customers are not aware they are en tled to pay the lesser amount – the most used long‐term illnesses are arthri s, asthma and diabetes, for some examples.
Another service we offer is the compe vely priced Pit Stop vale ng service by appointment only, as some scooter owners cannot clean their scooters themselves.
Please check out our new Facebook page, which is now named Shopmobility Li lehampton as unfortunately our previous Facebook page of many years was hacked.
If you want to hire a vehicle, contact us on email li lehampton.shopmobility@gmail.com or call 01903 733004
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We are Chris an and Keith and, combining our skills and cra manship, we have created CK Resin Handcra ed Designs based in Angmering. We specialise in high‐quality mber and epoxy resin tables, all of which are individually designed from quality materials sourced from around the UK.
Whether you have your own crea ve vision in mind or would like to choose something from our selec on, you are guaranteed a product that can be admired for years to come.
We may be a small business, but we aim to accommodate each client’s expecta ons, offering the finest service whilst doing so. We strive to keep our prices compe ve without compromising on the quality, and encourage clients to visit our workshop studio throughout the progression stages.
We have been delighted to produce bespoke pieces for clients ranging from worktops to fireplace mantels and small side tables to large dining tables. If you have struggled to find a piece to fit an awkward space, then contact us for a chat.
We are excited to be displaying our latest pieces at The Lo Gallery at The Orange Tree in Ferring, which include charcuterie serving boards and wall plaques, as well as statement tables.
We welcome visitors so do pop into our Angmering studio or call 07723 194294 for an appointment. Visit www.ckresin.co.uk for more details.
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What Does a Labour Government Mean for Your Will?
Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP and an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax, looks at the poten al impact of a new government on your Will.
At the me of wri ng this ar cle, I have just read the Chancellor’s announcement of spending cuts, and removal of the Winter Fuel Allowance for most pensioners, yet at the same me some large spending increases.
Put simply, the cuts announced will not be sufficient to cover the increases. Taxes will need to rise. During the elec on campaign Labour commi ed to not increase Income Tax, Na onal Insurance, or VAT, leaving Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax in the firing line.
The next Budget, on 30th October, will provide the details on which taxes will rise. At the moment, the smart money seems to be on an increase in Inheritance Tax. That increase could come from making pension policies subject to IHT, reducing the Nil Rate Band (from the current maximum of £1 million), or even increasing the tax rate (currently 40%). Time will tell.
So, what can you do now to prepare for any changes?
Check what happens to your pension when you die
If you are not absolutely sure, do contact your pension provider or IFA to find out. Your Will does not determine who inherits your pension. If pensions become subject to IHT, there are likely to be considerable complica ons if your pension does not pass to the same beneficiaries as the rest of your estate.
Check the value of your estate
Make sure you know what is in your estate and what it is worth. This includes property, savings, investments, life insurance, pensions, and any share in a business. I recommend asking a local estate agent to value any property you own, as guesswork is unhelpful, and Zoopla can be unreliable.
Book a professional review of your Will
Dust off your copy of your Will and arrange for it to be professionally reviewed by a solicitor. Already, old Wills (especially those made before 9th October 2007) can increase the IHT payable on your estate, depending on what technical clauses are included in it. Budget changes could make the situa on even worse.
If you do not have a Will, make one
If you are compos men s, there is really no excuse for not having a Will. No Will means that you have no choice about who inherits your estate, which can also increase the tax bill on your death.
At Monan Gozze LLP, we offer a free appointment to professionally review exis ng Wills and a free ini al appointment to discuss making a Will. These mee ngs can take place in our Arundel office (1 Tarrant Street), at your home, or as a video call (Teams, Zoom, or WhatsApp). To arrange an appointment, please call the Arundel office on 01903 927055, or email me: ssampson@monangozze .com
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Inves ng at any level can o en feel like a bit of a rollercoaster ride. It’s the nature of the beast, so belt up, strap in and hold your breath. In all fairness, it’s much more mundane than seeing your life flash before your eyes, but there are plenty of ups and downs to consider when it comes to managing your investment por olio.
The past year has seemed pre y buoyant in terms of making money, especially when you consider that it was almost impossible to make headway in the previous one. So, does this mean things are on the up and what can we expect from the next 12 months?
Well, financially speaking, it’s not bad, but in many ways, it’s not good either. The outlook is certainly be er than a year ago, but there is always the next thing just wai ng around the corner to add some destabilisa on. The new government is certainly pitching its hopes for growth, which should be posi ve news for businesses up and down the country.
Timing can be everything; understanding when to get in and when to get out is a well‐honed skill, but it’s also very personal. Only you know what risks you are willing to take and what you are prepared to lose, alterna vely, on the upside, it’s only you that knows what you need and what is enough.
As human beings, we are o en led by emo on, ela on when things go right and despair when things go, well… less right. Take it from me: neither of these moments is the best me to dive head‐on into decision‐making. Instead, take me to reflect, analyse performance and inves gate what went well and what went less well. It’s o en far easier to look at things in perspec ve when emo on is taken out of the equa on.
What’s On in and around Littlehampton
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Mon 2nd/Tues 3rd September ‐ 10:00 to 12:00
Digital Volunteers (Littlehampton Library, Maltravers Road)
Every Monday and Tuesday morning, digital volunteers are available in the library to help. Whether it’s using email, online shopping, transferring photos and files between devices or needing advice on how to stay safe online. Book a free session now. Call 0330 2223455.
Tuesday 3rd September ‐ 19:00
Live in LA (Windmill Theatre, Windmill Road)
Pier Road Coffee & Art brings the first‐ever Live In LA concert to The Windmill with acoustic sets from Andy Crofts, Tom Hingley (ex‐lead singer of Inspiral Carpets) and Teenage Waitress. Tickets £20 available in the gallery on the High Street or from www.pierroadcoffeeart.co.uk
Friday 6th September ‐ 9:30 to 10:30
Let’s Dance (The Studio, Windmill Entertainment Centre, Windmill Road)
If you like dancing or would enjoy a session that is more than just keeping fit yet low‐impact, then this is for you. Staying for a coffee and a chat afterwards is optional! For a free trial session or more info, call Jill on 07827 921430.
Friday 6th September ‐ 17:15 to 19:15
Arundel Museum 60th Anniversary Celebration (Collector Earl’s Garden, Arundel Castle, Mill Road)
Enjoy summer drinks, canapes and music, and a tour of the gardens with Martin Duncan, the castle’s Head Gardener. Tickets £25, must be bought in advance from the museum or on www.eventbrite.co.uk
Saturday 7th September ‐ 19:30 to 22:00 Prom Concert (Littlehampton United Church, High Street)
The Edwin James Festival Choir and Orchestra present an autumn concert to raise funds for local charity Creative Heart. Doors open at 6:45pm. Tickets £10 adults, £4 children.
Tuesday 10th September ‐ 19:15 to 20:45
Anglo‐French Circle Talk: Honfleur (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)
Honfleur in Normandy was loved and painted by Monet and his Impressionist friends. All levels of French are welcome. Talks have visuals to help with understanding. On Tuesday 8th October, the talk is about Van Gogh. Visitors £5. If you’re interested in attending, email rusting‐ton.anglo.french.circle@gmail.com
Thursday 12th September ‐ 18:30 to 22:00
Mamma Mia Movie Party (The Beach Club, Sea Road, BN16 2NA)
Enjoy a Greek feast and drinks while watching the film followed by an ABBA‐themed disco. Everyone is encouraged to dress up! Best‐dressed table wins a prize. Tickets available from www.thebeachlittlehampton.co.uk
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September ‐times vary Findon Sheep Fair (Nepcote Green, Findon, BN14 0SL)
Festivities commence on Friday night with a funfair and a Barn Dance. Saturday is the fair itself. Tickets available from the Findon Village Store and Michael Jones & Curtis estate agents in Findon Valley. www.findonsheepfair.org.uk
Saturday 14th September ‐ 12:00 to 15:00 Lancing College Prep School Worthing Summer Fair (Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU)
Bouncy castles, hook‐a‐duck, tombola, raffle, a bookstall, face glitter and hair braids, BBQ and more! £2 adults, children free. Pay at the gate.
Saturday 14th September ‐ 12:00 to 17:00
Littlehampton Town Show and Family Fun Day (Rosemead Park, Littlehampton)
Celebrating the vibrant local community, this day is packed full of fun, with a dog show, live performances, inflatables, a craft and horticul‐tural show, and more! For more details about the crafts and horticulture event, go to www.littlehamptontownshow.wordpress.com
Sunday 15th September ‐ 11:00 to 15:30 Haven Days Holistic Event (Worthing Pavilion Atrium, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX)
There are many holistic therapies on offer here, including angelic reiki, neutral space, crystal healing, reflexology, as well as psychic, tarot, astrology and colour readings. Entry £3. For more details, call 07949 689352 or email havendays@outlook.com
Tues 17th to Sat 21st September ‐ times vary Knucker Musicfest (St Mary Magdalene’s Church Lane, Lyminster, BN17 7QJ)
From New Orleans‐style jazz to the Poor Clares to inspired classical pieces, this new music festival has it all. For a full schedule and to book tickets, go to www.knuckermusicfest.org.uk
Tuesday 17th September ‐ 9:45 to 12:00
Art Society Arun talk: The Royal Art Collection in the Court of Henry VIII (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington)
Henry VIII can be considered the founder of the Royal Collection and used the splendour of the arts to enhance his own image. Linda Collins delivers this month’s talk. Everyone welcome. Guests £7 at the door.
Saturday 21st September ‐ 19:30 to 22:00 Time 4 – The Last Night of The Proms (Windmill Theatre, Windmill Road)
The Littlehampton Concert Band will perform some timely music, as well as all Last Night of the Proms favourites, plus a raffle. Tickets £10. Call 01903 773947 or 07939 420937.
Saturday 5th October ‐ 10:00 to 12:00
Lancing Prep Worthing Open Morning (Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU)
Listen to a welcome talk from the Head, meet the staff, hear the current pupils share their experiences, and take a tour of the school and its beautiful grounds. For more details, email lshelton@lancing.org.uk
Friday 11th October ‐ 18:15 to 21:30
Music Night with Emma Cranham (Mewsbrook Park Café, Hendon Avenue)
Emma is a versatile female vocalist covering songs from the 1950’s to current chart hits. Tickets £22 per person, includes a two‐course meal and £2 from every ticket sold goes into
the café’s community chest charitable fund. See www.mewsbrookparkcafe.co.uk/events/
Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th October ‐19:30; Saturday 19th October ‐ 14:30 & 19:30 Iolanthe (Windmill Theatre, Windmill Road)
Having been postponed after last year’s fire, the classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is finally being performed by LPOS (formally known at Littlehampton Players Operatic Society). Tickets £13 (concessions £11) available now from www.ticketsource.co.uk/lpos
Saturday 19th October 2024 to Sunday 26th January 2025 ‐ times vary Art show: Surface Matter (Worthing Museum and Gallery, Chapel Rd, BN11 1HP)
A group show of ceramics and printmaking by local artists and craftspeople, including Susan Davies, Michael Lainchbury, Peon Boyle and Johanna Tricklebank. Free entry. More details at see www.wtm.uk/events/surface‐matter
Fri 25th and Sat 26th October ‐ times vary Worthing Beer and Cider Festival (The Rooms Worthing, Guildbourne Centre, BN11 1LZ)
There will be 40+ cask ales, 10+ craft keg beers and 10+ ciders. Drinks sourced from local and countrywide producers, will be at or below pub prices. Piglets Pantry of Worthing is offering a range of food, including vegetarian and vegan options. Glasses FOC for use during the festival. Tickets from https://tckty.camra.org.uk/ e/274/26th‐worthing‐beer‐cider‐festival‐2024 Saturday 26th October ‐ times tbc Littlehampton Bonfire Night (The Green, Littlehampton seafront)
This is an event not to be missed! From the torchlit parade to the bonfire itself, it’s a truly spectacular night for everyone. For details, see www.littlehamptonbonfiresociety.co.uk
Thursday 31st October ‐ 13:00 to 15:00
Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes Halloween Special (Unit 9A Ivy Arch Rd, Worthing BN14 8BX)
Celebrate Halloween with the best party band in the land. The venue will be transformed into a house of terror for one night only. In addition, every ticket purchased raises money for the charity Guildcare. For more details and to book, go to at www.thefactorylive.co.uk
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How to Make Social Interac ons Work For You
Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT
Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition
07980 620010 / nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk / www.newleafnutrition.co.uk
The UK government's Healthy Ageing Challenge supports innova ve ways to keep older adults socially connected and engaged. This ini a ve is crucial, as social interac ons can significantly improve mental and physical wellbeing. Let me share a personal story to highlight its impact.
My 86‐year‐old father joined a gym for the first me a year ago. He doesn’t par cularly enjoy exercising, but the friendly environment and regular interac ons with staff and fellow gym‐goers have transformed him. He's more mobile, less lonely, and has more energy. His heart health has also improved, and he’s genuinely happier.
For many, the idea of social interac on or even leaving the house can be daun ng. Here are some ps to help you gradually build social connec ons.
Start small: Take one ac on at a me. Don't worry if you can’t manage much ini ally.
List enjoyable ac vi es: Think about what you used to enjoy or always wanted to try.
Ask for help: Look for local groups or ask friends and family to join you regularly.
Plan thoroughly: Plan your ou ngs to feel more secure and minimise surprises.
Appreciate small interac ons: Be grateful for any small social exchanges.
Stay in touch: Call a friend or family member occasionally. Even a weekly call can make a difference.
Building social connec ons can significantly enhance your quality of life. Start small, be pa ent, and embrace each step towards a more connected and fulfilling life.
Topak Care Supplies
Topak Care Supplies specialises in the sale and hire of home nursing equipment, PPE Supplies living aids and the supply of incon nence products. They have a large showroom and warehouse in Rus ngton and they provide free local delivery to trade and retail customers.
Established in 1998, Topak Care Supplies is a family‐run business dedicated to providing a friendly, personal service. In November last year, Serena Ba y joined owners Nikki and Gary Cooke as an administrator. Coming from a completely different working background, she has been amazed at everything Topak has to offer; whether this is to help yourself around the home or caring for a loved one, Topak Care Supplies can help. Serena works mainly in the office and showroom, helping and advising on items ‐with the help of Nikki and Gary. She is also some mes out in the van with one of the drivers, making deliveries of beds and chairs.
The showroom has so many items on display, ranging from household and kitchen aids to rise and recline chairs for you to try out. It is definitely worth a visit, but if it is difficult to get to us, we can offer over‐the‐phone assessments.
Hiring equipment is great, as lots of customers are some mes unsure of the exact equipment they would like or need. Hiring means you can try before you buy, or you can hire the equipment for as long as you need.
Topak also provides PPE equipment to care homes and has an array of nappies that we supply to nurseries.
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 currently the Chairman of the British Tenpin Bowling Association and Board Member for the European Bowling Federation.
Lisa John
Blackberry and Apple Crumble Cake
Prepara on me: 20 mins
Cooking me: 45‐50 mins
Serves:10‐12 slices
Ingredients
Cake
200g bu er, plus extra for the n
200g golden caster
sugar
3 medium eggs
225g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
50g ground almonds
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
3 tbsp blackcurrant or blackberry and apple jam
150g blackberries
Crumble
50g plain flour
25g unsalted bu er
25g caster sugar
1 tbsp demerara sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp flaked almonds
Method
Cake
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm round cake n and line with baking parchment. Beat the bu er and the sugar together in a large bowl using an electric whisk un l light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a me un l smooth and creamy. Si in the flour and baking powder, then fold in, adding the almonds, milk, and vanilla un l mixed thoroughly.
Scrape the mixture into the n and level the surface. Dot teaspoons of jam across the mix, then sca er over the blackberries.
Crumble
Rub the flour and bu er together un l the mixture resembles crumbs, then mix in the sugar, salt, flaked almonds. Sca er the crumble over the cake then sca er with the demerara sugar and bake for 45 mins un l a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool in the n for at least 20 mins, slice and serve with creme fraiche.
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Improving Future Healthcare
Could you help healthcare professionals of tomorrow learn about demen a? Time for Demen a is an innova ve, award‐winning training programme designed to educate undergraduate healthcare professionals to improve their knowledge, a tude and empathy towards people with demen a and their carers.
Local families affected by demen a are being invited to take part in an award‐winning programme to help train the healthcare professionals of tomorrow and improve demen a care.
Alzheimer’s Society is excited to announce that this autumn, a new cohort of University of Chichester Nursing and Physiotherapy students will be taking part. We are now seeking families in the area who would like the opportunity to make a difference to training health professionals.
The concept of Time for Demen a is to give undergraduate healthcare students a chance to meet with a family living with demen a over me, to get to know them, see how demen a affects them, and see the changes and challenges they may face over me.
This unique way of learning gives students the opportunity to discover answers they won’t find in a textbook and enhance their professional development, therefore, improving future healthcare. Students meet with the same family for all five Time for Demen a visits over two academic years.
If you would like to know more about the programme, or you know someone with demen a and a family carer who would like to take part, please get in touch with us at mefordemen a@alzheimers.org.uk or call Louisa Young on 07738 741389.
Marvellous Microorganisms
by Rachel Leverton
As their name suggests you can’t see them, yet microorganisms are some of the most important things you can grow in your garden. Garden soil is teeming with millions of them, or rather it should be. They help to keep the soil healthy. They decompose organic ma er, replenish soil nutrients, form humus, promote root growth, increase nutrient uptake, and breakdown herbicides and pes cides.
The microorganism family includes bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa and we want to do everything we can to encourage these ny gardening friends.
In order to provide a good environment we need to provide oxygen, moisture, carbon‐based food ma er, and the right temperature and pH.
Oxygen content can be kept high by digging in lots of organic ma er so that the soil structure is aerated. Seventy‐five per cent of microorganisms live in the top two inches (5cm) of soil so par cular care should be taken not to compact the topsoil. Improving the drainage of stodgy clay soil is par cularly important as water‐logged soil contains very li le oxygen.
Mulching helps to improve the moisture content of soil and also helps to maintain the soil temperature.
Carbon‐based food ma er is just a posh way of saying ‘organic ma er’, including green manure and well‐ro ed compost. This provides a gourmet buffet for microorganisms, and they’ll reproduce rapidly.
Finally, pH is probably the most difficult area to tackle. Most gardens have a natural pH range beyond which they’re not going to change much.
But that’s not what we’re trying to achieve when crea ng a favourable environment for microorganisms. We don’t need to radically shi the pH; we just need to modify it slightly. There are pH modifiers on the market, but the best way of doing it is slowly by digging in compost or other organic ma er.
This month, give some thought to encouraging your microorganisms. Your plants will thank you. Happy Gardening.
Six Arun parks retain their Green Flags
The council is delighted to announce that six parks and gardens in Arun have been awarded Green Flags for 2024. Retaining these pres gious awards is no mean feat – it takes a lot of effort from a number of dedicated teams working together to keep the green spaces looking beau ful.
Green Flags will con nue to fly in Brookfield Park, Mewsbrook Park and Norfolk Gardens in Li lehampton, Old Rectory Gardens in Felpham, Marine Park Gardens in Aldwick and Hotham Park in Bognor Regis.
Cllr Sue Wallsgrove, Chair of the Environment Commi ee at Arun District Council, thanked everyone involved in maintaining the parks to such a high standard. These include the council’s Greenspace Team, gardeners from the council’s contractors, Tivoli Group Limited, Friends of Brookfield Park, Friends of Old Rectory Gardens, Friends of Hotham Park, Friends of Mewsbrook Park, East Beach Residents’ Associa on, Friends of Aldwick Parks, Hotham Park Miniature Railway and Li lehampton Miniature Railway.
Cllr Wallsgrove also praised the teams that run the park cafés and work with volunteers and council officers to ensure the parks are the best they can be. Contractors, Tivoli Group Limited, also operate adventure golf courses, tennis courts, bowls and pu ng greens in some of these parks which have been recognised as some of the finest facili es in the country.
She added: “This is fantas c news; we are absolutely delighted to have retained these six Green Flags in parks and gardens across the district.
“As always, we’d like to give special thanks to all the volunteers who give up their me to lend a hand because they love the great outdoors, and care about their community. We couldn’t do it without you!”
Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved on achieving the Green Flag Awards.
“All of these six parks are vital green spaces for communi es in Arun to socialise, enjoy nature, for children to play safely and it provides important opportuni es for park users to improve their physical and mental health.
“We know that staff and volunteers work relessly to ensure that they maintain the high standards of the Green Flag Award; everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.
“It is important that our free to use spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard, making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communi es & Local Government, recognises and rewards well‐managed parks and green spaces, se ng the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the UK.
Councillor Sean Lee
Li lehampton Town Mayor
Councillor Sean Lee has lived in Li lehampton since 2018. He grew up in the northeast and worked in educa on informa on systems management while gaining a master’s degree part‐ me. In 2015, Councillor Lee took a year off to sail around the world as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race before se ling and marrying in West Sussex. He first stood for elec on in 2019 and was subsequently elected to the Town Council in 2023, represen ng River ward. He is a lifelong campaigner against racism and a trade union ac vist. While living in London, Councillor Lee volunteered with the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability, working with residents to improve their lives through technology. He is a keen supporter of local chari es, most notably the Royal Na onal Lifeboat Ins tu on, with whom he was previously trainee crew. He has chosen to support Chestnut Tree House as his Mayoral charity for the year. He hopes to engage with residents and visitors alike to make Li lehampton as vibrant and fun as budgets allow while helping to create great shared memories of a historic and progressive town.
What do you like best about Li lehampton? The river and the people.
What do you like least about Li lehampton? The sewage being dumped in the river. Our na onal approach to water and sewage needs to change.
Where is your favourite place to go in and around Li lehampton? The beach and the river. I kayak and swim off the coast regularly. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Early morning swimming with my wife and dogs. What is your favourite piece of music? “Alive” by Pearl Jam.
What is your earliest memory? Riding a toy motorbike down the slide at nursery school. What did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut – someone who explored places no one else had been too.
What makes you unhappy? People who only focus on nega ve aspects of life.
What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought (not including property)?
A berth on the Clipper Round the World Amateur Yacht Race. I paid to take part and am now a Round the World Yachtsman. It was worth every penny.
Which person in history would you most like to meet? My sixteenth great grandfather. He was the bishop of Orkney and from Iceland.
If you were alone on an island, which record would you take and why? “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley. It was one of my father’s first records.
What is your favourite film? “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope”. It made me want to be a hero and a rebel!
Who would play you in the film of your life? Gary Oldman. I think he’s an o en overlooked ac ng genius.
What is your favourite city in the world? Barcelona.
What is the worst job you have ever done? Worked in a slaughterhouse – gave up meat for 20 years a er a month there!
What is your favourite computer game? Pac‐Man. It’s simple, addic ve, and annoying in equal measure.
What is your proudest spor ng achievement? Played interna onally for the GB Students American Football Team.
What is the first line of your favourite poem? Bent double, like old beggars under sacks. Which words or phrases do you think are most over‐used? Sorry – everyone says it but not many people mean it.
How would you describe love in a sentence? Love is a true kind of light you never want to turn off once you’ve switched it on.
Let’s Dance
Let’s Dance will begin the new term on Friday 6th September in the studio at the rear of the Windmill Entertainment Centre, Li lehampton.
If you liked dancing when you were younger, or you would enjoy a session that is more than just keeping fit yet low‐impact, then this is to let you know that there is an exci ng opportunity to enjoy dance and fitness with friendly people at Let’s Dance.
Dance offers a sense of wellbeing and gentle exercise. Movement can improve stamina and balance, as well as physical and mental agility.
A typical dance session includes gentle stretching and a warm‐up to music. This is followed by four or five dances, which are set to a diverse genre of music to suit all tastes. The cool‐down at the end of the session offers a chance to relax the mind as well as cool down our bodies.
The dances are wide‐ranging, from a Greek dance, a Charleston, to a medita ve Japanese
garden and some are guided movements to a set piece of music. Hilarity is o en a feature of the session when we celebrate learning a dance or if we have all gone wrong at the same me!
We meet at the lovely studio at the rear of The Windmill Entertainment Centre. The session runs on a Friday at 9.30am for one hour. Coffee and a friendly chat a erwards, are op onal. Do come and join us and have a free trial session.
We look forward to welcoming you. For more informa on, contact Jill 07827 921430.
Arun Council informa on app now live!
Finding out informa on about Arun District Council services is now at your finger ps and has never been easier thanks to a new free smartphone app, in partnership with West Sussex County Council.
The Arun District Council app enables residents to access council services on their mobile devices and keeps them up‐to‐date with the latest council news and informa on.
Residents will be able to:
sign up to receive weekly reminders on recycling or waste collec ons
search how and where items can be recycled at home or at the local recycling centres
report issues such as street cleaning, fly‐pping, an ‐social behaviour
find their nearest facili es, such as recycling centres, car parks and public toilets
view local food hygiene ra ngs for restaurants and cafes
read council news stories on important local issues
get details of your local councillors
Cllr Sue Wallsgrove, Chair of Arun District Council Environment Commi ee, said: “This app provides residents with easy access to many useful services. We can inform those who download the app with personalised updates and no fica ons on their waste and recycling collec ons. We can let residents know if our crews are running late or if there are planned changes to collec ons. We want to keep our residents well‐informed and provide useful reminders. The app will enable people to report issues directly to us, including fly pping, and they can even request a new bin. The app also provides other useful council informa on, including local news and food hygiene ra ngs of local restaurants and cafes.”
The free Arun District Council mobile app is available to download now from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Li lehampton Fridge Needs a New Home!
It was a busy summer for the volunteers at the Li lehampton Community Fridge. Come rain or shine, teams of volunteers were out reducing food waste by collec ng surplus food from stores across the area, delivering it to St James Church Hall and processing it ready for our customers.
In addi on, summer holiday kids’ clubs benefi ed from surplus bread, fruit and vegetables as food was made available to the families who joined in various holiday ac vi es in schools, churches and outdoors with Freedom Leisure’s Ac ve Play team.
Meanwhile, the fortnightly community café LA Second Chance served delicious meals on a pay‐as‐you‐feel basis, using the high‐quality surplus food rescued by our collectors. We now urgently need a new home. Our me at St James is rapidly coming to an end as the building and church are set to close permanently soon. We would be very happy to hear from any organisa on willing to rent space it doesn’t use during the day, a sports club for example, or a building with an underused area such as a warehouse.
Manager Sarah Renfrey says: “It will be a tragedy if we can no longer con nue to provide a service to so many people and businesses due to the lack of suitable premises. We are willing to look at anything that can save the project from having to close at the end of the year.”
If you know of a space or have any ideas for a poten al loca on, contact us on our Facebook page Li lehampton Community Fridge, email info@faredivide.org.uk or call and leave a message on 0300 0309376.
The Li lehampton Community Fridge was the first to be set up as part of the West Sussex Community Fridge Network. Anyone can come, and take five items per adult per day (plus bread). We hope we can con nue to prevent surplus food from being wasted and suppor ng our community for many more years to come!
Na onal Eye Health Week
Highlights Importance of Regular Eye Health Checks
From 23rd to 29th September it’s Na onal Eye Health Week, and 4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is proud to support this ini a ve, which encourages people to look a er their eyes and have regular eye health checks.
This year, the theme is ‘Vision Really Ma ers’, and 4SVS will be raising awareness and providing informa on about accessing eye health checks and promo ng good eye health in our daily lives.
Regular eye health checks can detect early signs of condi ons, including glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough. In addi on, during an eye health check, other health condi ons, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may be detected. Those living with sight loss should con nue to do so, as checking for further changes in the eyes can help make the best use of remaining vision and prevent any unnecessary further sight loss.
Anyone is welcome to contact the charity if they would like to learn more about what to
look out for or signs, prac cal support and advice, or help with accessing a local op cian.
For further informa on contact 4Sight Vision Support on 01243 838001, email fundraising@4Sight.org.uk or visit www.4sight.org.uk
4Sight Vision Support would like to thank corporate partners PMW Communica ons for making these community events possible, and Walsh Op cians, Bognor Regis, for explaining the different tests used as part of having a rou ne eye health check.
Link to Hope Launches Campaign
to Promote Furniture Sustainability
Link to Hope is announcing the launch of its latest ini a ve dedicated to promo ng sustainability through a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, social jus ce, and social responsibility. The charity provides a free furniture collec on service to reduce landfill waste and support humanitarian efforts in Eastern Europe.
In response to the growing concern over the volume of furniture discarded in landfills over 42 per cent of pre‐loved furniture in the UK ends up in landfills the charity emphasises the crucial importance of sustainability, par cularly regarding furniture.
Environmental studies indicate that discarded furniture poses environmental hazards and contributes to pollu on. By reusing furniture, we can conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimise waste sent to landfills.
Lisa Hector, General Manager of Link to Hope, says: “Through our free furniture collec on service and retail shops, we aim to facilitate the dona on of pre‐loved furniture. This effort enables us to sell these items to new owners, contribu ng to a circular economy with reduced waste and resource reuse while raising funds to transform lives in Eastern Europe.”
Link to Hope encourages residents to u lise the free furniture collec on service by scheduling a pickup at their convenience. All types of furniture in saleable condi on, including sofas, dining tables and desks, are accepted. It is
essen al to note that any furniture with padding must have an a ached fire label.
Beyond
promo ng environmental sustainability, proceeds from recycled furniture will support Link to Hope’s mission of rebuilding lives and communi es in Eastern Europe. This includes educa onal and social care ini a ves, with a par cular focus on humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. For more informa on and to schedule a furniture collec on, please visit www.linktohope.co.uk or contact us at 01903 529333. Let us collaborate to make a meaningful impact donate your pre‐loved furniture today
The Knucker MusicFest
Sunday 15th ‐ 22nd September 2024
Lyminster are getting their very own festival this year with the Knucker MusicFest seeing the light of day for the very first time, and it has an impressive lineup of musicians performing.
Lyminster’s famous Knucker Hole and its dragon are the background for the festival’s name, but the choirmaster at Lyminster Church, Michael Servant, said the idea of the festival came from another celebration. “Twenty‐five years ago, on 22nd September, the church’s organ was inaugurated and this year’s final day of the festival falls on the very same date.
“We started to look at what we could present for the local community and have ended up with a very wide range of performances.
“We have one of the top New Orleans‐style Jazz bands, Crescent City Jazz Band, coming to round off the concerts in the festival week on Saturday 21st with singing and dancing in the aisle to some of the jazz classics, ‘Oh When the Saints’, ‘Just a Closer Walk with Thee’, ‘Down by the Riverside’, ‘Basin Street Blues’, to name but a few.”
On Wednesday 18th, Red Priest, the flamboyantly outrageous baroque specialists (pictured), will be perform a programme of music of love, joy and madness, including the theme from the film ‘Truly,
Madly, Deeply’ that starred Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman Bach’s Adagio in Bb.
The organist from the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square will be coming down to improvise on the church’s organ to a black‐and‐white silent film classic shown on the big screen in the aisle on Tuesday 17th September.
On Friday 20th September, the Waldstein Trio will be joined by clarinettist Ben Mason for a performance of Oliver Messiaen’s astounding ‘Quartet for the End of Time’, written when Messiaen was a prisoner of war in Stalag VIII‐A, a WWII prison camp. The piece, based on the bible’s Book of Revelation and dedicated to “the Angel who announces the end of time”, was first performed in the prison camp by Messiaen and three other prisoners to their fellow prisoners and German guards.
The nuns of the Convent of Poor Clares have invited the festival to a Thursday evening’s service of Vespers at the convent chapel. They will be singing a couple of tracks from their new album, which has just been released.
“The festival will end and start with a church service, celebrating the organ in the church,” says Michael. “And people will also get the opportunity to meet our new priest who arrives in the middle of September.”
For more details about the festival, go to www.knuckermusicfest.org.uk
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New High Ropes Adventure Course
Get ready for the ul mate high this autumn as OUT OF BOUNDS, the award‐winning ac vity des na on in West Sussex, has opened their exci ng new High Ropes Adventure Course.
You will need a head for heights as this brand‐new ac vity is set high amongst the already exis ng Adventure Nets. You will climb, shimmy, slide and zip around the course at great heights during this adrenaline‐filled ac vity. It is designed for thrill‐seekers and tests both physical and mental strength. It’s the perfect ac vity for teens and older children, adults, corporate groups, team‐building events and anyone looking for a unique outdoor adventure at height.
The exci ng new installa on offers the chance to navigate through thrilling elevated obstacles, including rope bridges, zip lines, cargo ne ng and climbing walls, all designed to challenge you.
Whether you’re an experienced climber or trying it for the first me, our High Ropes Adventure Course promises endless fun and excitement for everyone.
Out of Bounds’ General Manager commented: “This is an incredibly exci ng me for Out of Bounds. We’re delighted to be able to offer the High Ropes Adventure Course as one of our amazing ac vi es. It’s an excellent opportunity for older children and adults to par cipate in a thrilling adventure and we look forward to seeing everyone enjoying our fabulous zip lines, climbing wall and rope bridges.”
Out of Bounds have a range of indoor and outdoor ac vi es that offer something for everyone, no ma er your age or ability, including adventure nets, adventure golf, ten pin bowling, clip ‘n climb, laser tag, jumping pillows and so play. It’s always great seeing people experiencing new ac vi es and challenging themselves, while having fun, playing, and catching up with friends and family. The new High Ropes Adventure Course adds an exci ng element to an already outstanding line up of ac vi es for all ages!
Escape the ordinary and book your visit to Out of Bounds today by calling 01903 788588 or visit our website at www.out‐of‐biunds.co.uk/ ac vity/high‐ropes/
Community Youth Garden Project
The sun shone in June on the inspiring launch event for the new Youth Community Garden behind the Phoenix Centre in Bognor Regis. Nearly 100 people gathered to watch the live performances, artwork unveiling and ribbon cutting by the Mayor, Cllr Claire Needs, and to celebrate the achievements of young people from The Regis School, Felpham Community College, Angmering School and the Littlehampton Academy.
The garden has been developed and produced through the Young Cultural Changemakers Programme run across Arun by youth arts charity Artswork. This programme offers training and creative opportunities to cohorts of young people who are able to commission artists and other professionals in order to realise their ideas for new projects designed to benefit their communities.
The Youth‐Led Community Garden was devised in response to feedback from the community about a need for projects that can support young people’s mental wellbeing locally. Over a six‐month period, young changemakers met regularly in person and online to develop their ideas, commissioning artists and a gardener, and received training in creative leadership, communication and teamwork.
The garden they’ve designed transforms a formerly empty plot of land behind the Phoenix Centre on Westloats Lane into a vibrant community space, featuring a wildlife area and
small pond, sensory planting, stage and new seating and artworks by mosaic artist Honey Mosaics and signwriter Angela Chick, who were both in attendance at the event. Their garden designs have been realised by local landscaper Grahame Hurren (G D Hurren Landscaping). The event was led by the young people who developed the project and featured the unveiling of two stunning new artworks co‐created with them – a beautiful mosaic created by Honey Mosaics (also with students from Southway and Nyewood primary schools) and a unique sign to welcome people to the garden designed by Angela Chick – as well as the garden space itself. Entertainment was provided by students from Felpham Community College ‐ musicians Libby Wood and Eloise Lyons and Manny the Magnificent, who performed his unforgettable comedy balloon magic. The event celebrated the unique talents and hard work of all the young people involved.
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