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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!
VAT FREE for customers suffering from long-term disability or illness
Reduced Prices for customers over 60 with restricted mobility FREE Home Visits
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Order Price Match Guarantee (T&Cs Apply) Call us today on 0800 001 6649 or visit www.ajtshowersltd.co.uk
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.
Successful Ofsted Visit
celebrated at Rus ngton Community Primary
Rus ngton Community Primary has enjoyed a successful inspec on from Ofsted. The inspec on confirmed that the school is Good in all areas, including the quality of educa on and pupil’s development.
The report drew a en on to the warm and suppor ve environment and inclusive ethos which the inspectors noted created a joyful community in which pupils feel unique, special and valued.
The inspec on, which took place in February 2025, also shared that:
Pupils are welcoming, friendly and proud of their thriving school
Expecta ons and ambi ons are high and pupils achieve well
The school has designed an ambi ous curriculum
Children se le happily in the well‐resourced early years environment
Pupils are polite, respec ul and kind to each other, staff and visitors
Parents and carers speak highly of the compassion and kindness shown by everyone
Marie Smailes, Headteacher at Rus ngton, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome of this inspec on. The Ofsted team really got to the heart of our school and their comments about the experiences we offer the
children and our focus on excep onal pastoral support and safety was warmly welcomed by our team. We all strongly feel that children can only learn successfully when they feel happy and secure. The whole experience has been really posi ve and we’re very proud to share the report with our local community.”
Cathy Williams, CEO at Schoolsworks, adds: “We are delighted that the inspectors recognised the hard work and dedica on of the whole school community, and will con nue to work closely with Rus ngton to build on this success. Schoolsworks remains focused on providing every child in the Trust the best possible start to their educa on.”
Marie Smailes, Headteacher, with Rus ngton Community Primary pupils
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.
Transforming Pa ent Access
The Coppice Surgery and Angmering Medical Centre operate a “Total Triage” model of pa ent access. The duty doctor reviews every non‐administra ve request and performs an assessment of need and then signposts the request to the most appropriate service. This may be same day appointment with a clinician at the prac ce, or direc ng the pa ent to other services such as self‐care, Pharmacy First, minor injuries or A&E or 999 or NHS 111. Pa ent’s dissa sfac on with all wait mes was a significant issue due to the me taken to triage all requests.
To respond to this, we introduced a new online consulta on service, using SystemConnect. Since its launch in January, the new system has led to a 30 per cent reduc on in calls into the surgery and a one‐third decrease in telephone wai ng mes and greater pa ent sa sfac on. Every type of request can be made online by visi ng the prac ce website. You do not need a log in. Prescrip on requests will be sent directly to the prescribing team, so please be mindful not to request acute medica on for a condi on requiring clinical assessment as this could cause delay – for example an bio cs for tonsilli s. You can request medical cer ficates and other administra ve requests. Use women’s health op on so our triage team can priori se a female clinician. You can also send a message for the a en on of a par cular clinician of your choice, or ask for a nurse review appointment for your long‐term condi on.
The majority of calls relate to new condi ons, either urgent for the day or non‐urgent. Online access for urgent condi ons will be suspended on the day once all appointments are booked for the day, so we request, where possible, that urgent same‐day requests are made before 12pm. For other requests, the online system remains open between 8am and 6.30pm. Once capacity has been reached, you can s ll contact the surgery by telephone or by coming into the surgery. There will be a clinical assessment of need and signpos ng or advice. Alterna vely, call NHS 111 for urgent problems that do not require an emergency ambulance. We encourage everyone who is able to contact us online to do so. For those who are unable to, you are welcome to either call us or a end recep on where the recep onist will ask you to complete a paper version of the online form or call us in the normal way.
We are receiving around 350 pa ent contacts every day, and over 400 on a Monday. The duty doctor is typically making 250 triage decisions on a Monday and 180 Tuesday to Friday. We ask only if you want a same‐day response, to contact before 12pm to guarantee an outcome that meets your needs. For non‐urgent ma ers, avoid contac ng us on a Monday and do not call before 12pm if possible Pa ents no longer need to ‘beat the 8am rush’ on a Monday morning and can beat the queues by comple ng their request online. This then frees up the phone lines for those who need them most. By providing an alterna ve method for appointment requests, SystemConnect ensures that these groups can receive the mely care they deserve without the frustra on of long wait mes.
This approach highlights our commitment to inclusivity and pa ent‐centred care. The benefits of SystmConnect extend beyond just convenience. Pa ents can now submit their appointment requests from the comfort of their homes. This is par cularly advantageous for those with busy schedules or those who may find it challenging to call during tradi onal office hours. The system’s ease of use and accessibility have been met with posi ve feedback from our pa ents, underscoring its role in enhancing pa ent sa sfac on. Moreover, SystmConnect has streamlined administra ve processes at surgery. With fewer phone calls to manage, staff can focus on providing quality care and support to pa ents who require immediate assistance.
These improvements not only benefit the pa ents but also contribute to a more organised and responsive healthcare environment. As the pa ent community con nues to embrace this new system, its implementa on underscores its importance in modernising pa ent care.
Opening Times: 8am ‐ 6.30pm Monday to Friday in both clinics, apart from Fridays when the Coppice closes at 1pm. Closed daily from 12.30pm to 1pm.
Upcoming closure a ernoons: Required for essen al update training: 29th April, 14th May and 19th June – for mings, please see website.
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.
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.
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.
The Garre ’s and other Blue Plaques
by Rus ngton Historian Graeme Taylor
How many of you have something you have achieved of which you are really proud? I had one of these days on the 4th March.
To be awarded a na onal blue plaque in London, through Na onal Heritage, the person being nominated must have died at least 20 years ago. The nominated candidate(s) could be a household name or less well‐known but must have made a significant contribu on to human welfare or happiness. This rule is more relaxed for other areas of the country, including locally.
A er obtaining a blue plaque for Rhoda and Agnes Garre on 14th December 2018 at 47
The Street, Rus ngton, originally called ‘The Firs’ then later Old Orchard House, I decided on 2nd May 2019 to nominate them for a Na onal Blue Plaque at 2 Gower Street, London. The reasons as I stated on the Nomina on Form were, in summary, they were leading suffragists and were trailblazing professional interior designers.
A reply came on 28th September 2020 from Cathy Power at English Heritage saying that their paper on them is now ready and due to be presented to the next Blue Plaques Panel mee ng on 7th October 2020.
Note: English Heritage do their own extensive research into the poten al candidates to decide if they are worthy of recogni on.
I received a posi ve response on 5th November 2020 saying that their Blue Plaques Panel had shortlisted them for commemora on, but they had a queue as a result of covid and it may take at least 18 months for anything to happen.
English Heritage had to then obtain permission from the property owners, who for 2 Gower Street are University College of London and file and receive planning permission from the London Borough of Camden. Remembering there is already a blue plaque for Millicent Fawce at the premises.
Fast forward to 21st January 2025!!
I finally received an email with the news that the blue plaque for Rhoda and Agnes was to be installed in March 2025. However, they could not do an official public unveiling because
Street is a terribly busy road with a narrow pavement. You can imagine how I felt having to keep it secret un l the official press release in the middle of March.
Therefore, I arranged to meet Cathy Power outside 2 Gower Street on 4th March on the day of installa on. Obviously, I was extremely excited by this final outcome. I had several pictures taken of me with the new plaque, one of which I have a ached along with a photo I took on the day.
It is great to see that Rhoda and Agnes Garre are receiving the na onal and interna onal recogni on they truly deserve!
Other Rus ngton blue plaque holders who have one in London are Sir Hubert Parry at Knightscro House, Rus ngton, with one at 17 Kensington Square, Kensington, and James Ma hew Barrie at Cudlow House, Rus ngton, with one at 100 Bayswater Road. (Note: JM Barrie also rented ‘The Firs’ a er Rhoda and Agnes Garre and he wrote one of his books there.)
Finally, Graham Sutherland who has a blue plaque at Green Bushes, Sea Lane, Rus ngton (opposite Sha esbury Road) is also due to receive one in London later this year.
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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. 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
What’s On in and around Rustington
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.
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 ‐ 10:00 to 16:00
VE Day Garden Party (Darlington Court, The Leas off Sta on Road, Rus ngton BN16 3SE)
Enjoy an a ernoon of delicious food, entertainment and dancing to celebrate the spirit of the 1940s. Visitors will be treated to a war me storytelling session at 11am, followed by a barbeque and live music from the era.
Thursday 8th May ‐ 14:30 to 15:45
Rus ngton Heritage Associa on (John de Bohun Room, Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton BN16 3HB)
Come along to an illustrated talk by Mathew Homewood, who takes a light‐hearted look at the history of spor ng events in Sussex. Visitors £3 at the door. RHA members free. Admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
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
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 ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Rus ngton WI (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton BN16 3HB)
Come and listen to Rob Goldsmith’s fascina ng talk, “Titanic – One Man's Journey”. If you're interested in joining the Rus ngton WI, the first three visits are free. Come to meet new people and find out more about the organisa on.
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 ‐ 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)
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
Sunday 8th June ‐ 18:00 to 20:00
Ar ficial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity: a Chris an Perspec ve (St Peter and St Paul Church, The Street, BN16 3NR)
An evening exploring the meaning of ar ficial intelligence, together with the benefits and challenges, from a Chris an perspec ve. Everyone welcome. Admission free, but please reserve a place on www.eventbrite.co.uk or email CTREP2025@proton.me
Thursday 12th June ‐ 14:30 to 15:45
Rus ngton Heritage Associa on Illustrated Talk (John de Bohun Room, Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, BN16 3HB)
Jeremy Presco ’s talk, “The Miracle Flower ‐from Flanders to the Tower”, tells the story of how the poppy has become the flower and symbol of remembrance. Visitors £3, payable at the door. RHA members free. All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
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
Tuesday 17th June ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Rus ngton WI (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, BN16 3HB)
“Grounded in Purpose ‐ a journey of coffee, community and change” a talk by Howie Cobby. If you’re interested in joining the Rus ngton WI, the first three visits are free, so come along, meet some new people and find out more about the organisa on.
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/
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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
Rus ngton Office
EJ Moyle LLP
2a Broadmark Parade
Rus ngton West Sussex BN16 2NE
T: 01903 784447
E: rustmail@moyle.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.
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.
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.
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/
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
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regula on Authority. SRA Number:666781
Oral cancer awareness
by Raxit Aryal ‐ Associate Den st
Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, starts in the cells lining the lips, tongue, gums, and throat. It’s a subtype of head and neck cancer, with significant implica ons for health. Cancers of the tonsils, pharynx and lip are also a form of head and neck cancer but not a type of oral cancer.
Research suggests tobacco use, excessive alcohol consump on, and HPV infec on are major risk factors. Combined tobacco and alcohol use poten ally increases risk by 15 mes compared to non‐users.
Oral cancer accounts for approximately two per cent of all malignant cancers in the UK. High rates are found in China, southeast Asia, France, Brazil and eastern Europe. Those who neither drink nor smoke have very low rates of oral cancer.
It is an age‐related disease — 95 per cent of pa ents are over 40. In the UK, oral cancer rates are rising. High risk areas for mouth cancers are shown in dark red. (Cawson et al. 2017)
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms include persistent sores that don’t heal within two weeks, white or red patches, lumps, difficulty swallowing, and unexplained weight loss. Den sts o en spot early signs during check‐ups, leading to diagnosis via biopsy and staging, which can involve CT scans or MRIs to assess spread.
Some examples of the features of early stage cancers include red patches, white patches and non healing ulcers. Late‐stage cancer features include non‐healing teeth sockets, palpable glands in the neck, reduced mobility of the tongue, nerve pain and significant ulcera ons.
Preven on and Treatment
Preven ng oral cancer involves avoiding tobacco, limi ng alcohol (up to one drink daily for women, two for men), using lip sunblock and considering the HPV vaccine. Regular dental visits are crucial. With every check‐up here at Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce, we provide a thorough head and neck cancer screening. This involves palpa on of the
extra oral ssues and visual examina on of the so ssues within the mouth.
The role of the den st includes to help prevent, diagnose early and assist in management a er treatment.
Preven on: We ac vely discourage smoking, encourage only modest alcohol intake and thoroughly inspect all at‐risk areas of oral cancers. Early diagnosis means to remain vigilant, fast referrals for suspicious lesions leading to fast biopsies and diagnoses. If treatment has been made, we ensure continuing care by monitoring for reassurance, manage problems associated to dentures and teeth a er any surgery, and to help alleviate the effects of radia on such as dry mouth or dental decay. We take photographs here and make sure there is good communica on between the referral centre and our prac ce.
Treatment typically includes surgery to remove tumours, o en followed by radia on or chemotherapy, especially for advanced stages. Immunotherapy may be used, with outcomes improving significantly with early detec on.
Lip cancers
Lip cancers are rela vely uncommon, with approximately 400 cases a year in the UK. Exposure to UV light is the primary cause.
Ninety pr cent of lip cancers are within the bo om lip. Look out for an area of thickening, undula on, crus ng or ulcera on.
If you have not been to the den st in a while, it is not just about your teeth! The mouth is a big indicator the general health of a person. Don’t hesitate to make your appointment even if you feel like “nothing is wrong”!
To book an appointment with Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce, contact 01903 783154 or visit www.abbotslodge.com
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
Granny’s Bonnets
by Rachel Leverton
There is something quite lovely about Aquilegias, bobbing in the breeze. They provide exquisite flowers, which are great for cu ng in May and early June, and come in a variety of colours. Even the foliage is a rac ve.
Known as Granny’s Bonnet or Columbine, this delicate‐looking flower is actually an undemanding hardy perennial, is unfussy about soil and tolerant of full sun, or par al shade. What’s not to like? The plants grow to about 60cm so work well in the middle of a border, where they will happily self‐seed and spread the joy.
However, at this me of year I just sow directly outdoors, where I want them to flower.
If you are plan ng established plants from a garden centre, remove the packaging and stand the pots upright in a bucket of water for 20 minutes, to give the roots a good drink. Then plant in prepared ground in small groups.
Once the aquilegia plants have established, they shouldn’t need addi onal watering. You might want to cut back the foliage a er flowering if the leaves are beginning to look scruffy. Give the plant a drink and a mulch of compost, and it will reward you with a fresh flush of foliage in a few weeks.
Aquilegias need very li le a er care once they are established. They will self‐seed and although offspring rarely look like their parents, they will s ll be very pre y.
The plant is a member of the poisonous Ranunculus family and all parts of the plant, including the seeds, are poisonous if ingested.
To collect the seeds from your aquilegia plants, wait for the flower to die back to an a rac ve papery seed head. Use a paper bag to hold over the stem and tap un l all the seeds land in the bag. Store in a paper envelope once they are completely dry and label carefully, no ng that they are toxic if eaten.
Aquilegias are quintessen al co age garden favourites with nectar‐rich flowers that are a rac ve to pollinators such as bumblebees, bu erflies, and moths. This makes them a fantas c, easy‐to‐grow wildlife‐friendly choice. Happy gardening. 50
Rustington Parish Council 2025 GARDENS COMPETITION
You are invited to nominate entries for this year’s Competition which is divided into the following Classes:
Class 1 - Window Boxes, Balconies, Patio Tubs, etc. which can be viewed from the road (Residential) (Winner £50.00, Runner-Up £25.00)
Class 2 - Window Boxes, Balconies, Patio Tubs, etc. which can be viewed from the road (Commercial) (Winner £50.00, Runner-Up £25.00)
Class 3 - Front Gardens of any Size, including Paved Gardens with Patio Tubs, which can be viewed from the road (Residential) (Winner £100.00, Runner-Up £25.00)
Class 4 - Front Gardens of any Size, which can be viewed from the road (Commercial) (Winner £50.00, Runner-Up £25.00)
Class 6 - Community Gardens (Winner £50.00, Runner-Up £25.00)
Nomination Forms are available from:
The Council Offices, the Samuel Wickens Centre, Barkers Electrical, Country Life Pet Supplies, Flowers of Rustington and The Butcher & Deli
Download a Form or complete one online: www.rustingtonpc.org/rustington-parish-council/ gardens-competition/
Alternatively, to request a Nomination Form, please telephone the Council Offices (01903 786420) or email: enquiry@rustingtonpc.org
Closing date for Nominations: 27 June 2025
Judging will take place during week commencing 7 July 2025
Inspira onal Na onal Garden Scheme
in West Sussex Gardens opening in May.
As May approaches and the weather begins to warm up and the days become longer, the sight of colourful spring plants and lush greenery can fill you with an cipa on and joy. May is a me of hope when everything feels new and full of energy.
Whilst there’s s ll lots to do in the garden this month, make sure to take a step back and admire all you have achieved so far this year. And don’t forget to spend some me visi ng some Na onal Garden Scheme gardens. There are plenty of lovely gardens on offer, providing inspira onal ideas for plan ng, friendly advice and, of course, our now famous homemade tea and cake in many of the gardens.
Highdown Gardens, Goring‐by‐Sea
Thursday 1st May, 10am‐8pm, admission by dona on.
The Old Vicarage, Washington
Every Thursday, 10am‐4pm, admission £8, pre‐booking essen al.
Monday 26th May, 10am‐5pm, admission, £8
Peelers Retreat, Arundel
Saturday 3rd, Tuesday 13th, Saturday 17th, Tuesday 27th and Saturday 31st May, 2‐5pm, admission £5
Stanley Farm, Liphook
Sunday 4th May, 12‐5pm, admission £5
Terwick House, Rogate
Sunday 4th and Monday 5th May, 2‐5pm, admission £6
Fi leworth House, Fi leworth
Wednesday 7th and 14th May, 2‐5pm, admission £5
Cookscro , Earnley
Saturday 10th May, 11am‐4pm, admission £5
Hammerwood House, Iping
Sunday 11th May, 1‐5pm, admission £6
Champs Hill, Coldwaltham
Sunday 11th May, 11am‐5pm, admission £5
Bignor Park, Pulborough
Tuesday 13th May, 2‐5pm, admission £5
Warnham Park, Horsham
Thursday 15th May 11pm‐5pm admission £6
The Co age, Pulborough
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May, 11am‐5pm, admission £6, pre‐booking essen al
Pigeon Mead House, Earnley
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May, 11am‐4pm, admission £6, pre‐booking essen al
54 Elmleigh, Midhurst
Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May, 11am‐5pm, admission £5
Grovelands, Wineham
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, 10am‐4.30pm, admission £7
Bumble Farm, Loxwood
Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May, 2‐5pm, admission £6
9 Pu ock Way, Billingshurst
Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May, 11am‐4pm, admission £5
Swallow Lodge, St Leonard's Park
Saturday 31st May, 12‐5.30pm, admission £5, pre‐booking essen al The Old Rectory, Barnham
Saturday 31st May, 10am‐4pm, £6 combined admission with The Shrubbery The Shrubbery, Barnham
Saturday 31st May, 10am‐4pm, £6 combined admission with The Old Rectory May is the month when The Na onal Garden Scheme raises awareness of the physical and mental health benefits of gardens and gardening for everyone and of the importance of healthy gardens to wider biodiversity, through its dedicated Gardens and Heath Week, 3rd to 11th May.
For more informa on on the Na onal Garden Scheme and informa on on the benefits of gardening for health and wellbeing, and to download a free copy of The Li le Yellow Book of Gardens and Health 2025, visit the Na onal Garden Scheme website at h ps://ngs.org.uk
Pigeon Mead House, Earnley
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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How Rus ngton celebrated VE Day 80 years ago
by Graham Lewis
Beer and bun ng were much in evidence throughout Britain when the na on, its Empire and its allies celebrated the final defeat of Hitler’s Germany on Tuesday 8th May 1945, designated as VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Nearly six years of war had cost of millions of lives throughout the world and had destroyed homes, families, and ci es. Now that the Nazis had been defeated, it was me to rejoice.
Germany’s surrender had been an cipated for some me and people across Britain were on standby to start celebra ng. Late on Monday 7th May, the BBC interrupted its scheduled programming on the wireless with a news flash announcing that Victory in Europe Day would be a na onal holiday, to take place the following day. Of course, many people couldn’t wait and fes vi es began straight away, with dancing in the streets and pubs full of revellers.
The Li lehampton Gaze e reported that on VE Day in Rus ngton there had been “a profuse display of flags, bun ng and decora ons, which had never been seen before in the village”. Even prams and bicycles were “seen to be flying their red, white and blue favours”. In the Parish Church on that Tuesday evening, the Vicar (the Rev Canon TJ Kirkland) conducted a thanksgiving service, which was so well a ended that extra sea ng had to be arranged.
The residents of Albert Road and Edward Road (the la er now the top end of Woodlands Avenue) had been planning a Victory Tea Party for their children for some me and the Gaze e describes this as having taken place “out of doors Tuesday a ernoon on the wide concrete road”. This may have been in nearby Worthing Road, as that is the cap on on the surviving photograph of the street party, part of Mary Taylor’s collec on.
Sadly, the weather wasn’t aware of the day’s significance. “Unfortunately rain began to spoil the arrangements,” explained the Gaze e, “but the fi y children present, at the invita on of Mr P Boxall (Honorary Secretary of the Village Hall), adjourned to the Hall and thoroughly enjoyed their interrupted party.”
Later that day, members of the Boys Club held a Victory Dance at the Church Hall and spent an enjoyable evening. Presumably girls were also present, though the Gaze e made no men on
of them. With further time to make preparations, a much larger Victory event took place on Saturday 19th May. Rus ngton’s recrea on ground was said to be “the centre of a rac on in the village, when over five hundred local youngsters a ended a Children’s Victory Sports Gala A ernoon, organised by the Rus ngton Social Commi ee and other helpers”.
A fancy dress parade opened the proceedings and this was “enthusias cally cheered by a large numbers of spectators”. The costumes were said to have shown “much ingenuity and ar s c effort” and the entries included a pantomime horse (containing a pair of boy scouts) whose “equine frolics showed him to be quite human”. Another entrant was a baby “in a camouflaged pram” impersona ng Churchill, complete with a huge cigar.
Amidst all these celebra ons, there were of course those who could not be quite so cheerful. The war against Japan was not to end un l August 1945 and many families had loved ones away figh ng in the Far East, while others were s ll mourning the death of a partner, rela ve or friend.
Despite victory in Europe, a weary popula on knew there were s ll more difficul es to endure. Yet, for a moment at least, VE Day was a chance for many to give thanks that the intense strain of total war was finally over.
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An evening about Ar ficial intelligence
St Peter and St Paul Church, Rus ngton, Sunday 8th June
Increasingly, we encounter the phrase ar ficial intelligence (AI) on TV, in newspapers, magazines and on the internet. Our world is being transformed by explosive AI developments. Experts call for safeguards to be put in place while informing us AI could wipe out the human race! For many, the subject is new and maybe a li le unse ling.
What are the implica ons for our personal lives, our families, our work and for society as a whole? What are the benefits in areas like medical diagnosis or for figh ng crime? Equally, what does it mean to be human in a world of intelligent machines? If machines do all the work, what will humans do? How can we best use the technology to improve our lives, given that AI is here to stay?
To help respond, Churches Together in East Preston and Rus ngton have organised an evening with Professor John Wya , tled “Ar ficial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity: a Chris an Perspec ve”. John is an expert in the ethical dilemmas raised by AI and particularly enjoys engaging in public discussions.
His recently edited book, The Robot Will See You Now — Ar ficial Intelligence and Chris an Faith (published by SPCK), focuses on this topic.
The event will be held in St Peter and St Paul Church, Rus ngton, on Sunday 8th June from 6 to 8pm. Everyone is welcome and a endance is free, but please reserve a place on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ar ficial‐intelligence‐and‐the‐future‐of‐humanity‐a‐chris an‐perspec ve‐ ckets‐1295965199799. Alterna vely, email CTREP2025@proton.me or, depending on there being places, come along on the night.
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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.
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.”
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.
Help with Poppy Appeal
by Karen Toney, East Preston and Surround Poppy Appeal Coordinator
Hello to all you good people of East Preston, Angmering, Rus ngton, Li lehampton and beyond. This year, VE day (Victory in Europe day) is celebrated on 8th May to mark the end of World War II in Europe.
This will be celebrated around the country in many ways. Keep an eye out. We will be represented at the Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28th June on Beach Green, Li lehampton. There will be loads going on, with lots of bands, bangs and more.
I am the poppy appeal organiser for East Preston and Surround. I am sure you will remember our amazing poppy cascade last year. We were blessed with many willing fingers to make the eleven thousand poppies, which were used in the cascade and all around the village. This display is s ll available if any organisa on wishes to use some or all of it for a display or fundraising event. The Royal Bri sh Legion Branch is a kind custodian of the cascade and can help with these enquiries.
I work in conjunc on with the Rus ngton and Felpham Poppy Appeal organisers. Between us we also cover the Li lehampton area, which is an enormous ground to cover.
Today I am appealing for your support in the form of your me. All areas are in need of helpers, but especially Li lehampton as we have lost our organiser and many of his followers, who re red a er many years of service. If you can spare an hour or more during our poppy appeal or during the year at other events, we would love to speak with you.
I know this is early but there is lots to do. Thank you all for your con nued support. Please contact me on 07970 524282 or email karentoney@b nternet.com
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The Pain Management Clinic, based at Ham Manor Golf Club, is commi ed to the goal of restoring quality of life for its clients through specialised healing techniques. The clinic offers a holis c response for those seeking health and wellness, and where other resources are not fully mee ng their needs. The non‐invasive treatments use both cu ng‐edge NHS approved technology and tradi onal hands‐on modali es. The therapists are trained and qualified in addressing both physical pain and the emo onal impacts that may accompany it. Their advanced therapeu c technologies ensure each client receives comprehensive care tailored to their own needs.
What do you like best about Rus ngton?
The great selec on of local shops.
Where is your favourite place to go in or around Rus ngton? West Beach on the other side of the Arun with the vast expanse of sand at low de.
What is your favourite local restaurant?
There are so many! The Reema in East Preston, Portuguese Grill in Li lehampton for the best coffee and Pastel de Nata.
What is your favourite piece of music?
At the moment its Ludovico Einaudi‐Experience, but it changes according to my mood!
What is your greatest fear?
That I can’t achieve everything I need to or want to do while I’m here!
What has been your most embarrassing moment? Dropping a whole Dover Sole into the lap of the Head of the Catering Department at Highbury College when I was in restaurant training learning Gueridon Service.
What is the best advice you have ever been given? Never doubt yourself.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An Air Stewardess (as they were called then).
Not sure what happened!
What is your favourite smell?
The woods a er its rained.
What is your screensaver at the moment?
All the photos of the landscape across the south downs I’ve walked over the last 20 years.
What is the worst job you have ever done?
An office job at Portsmouth News.
What is the best job you have ever done?
The one I do now; running The Pain management Clinic at Ham Manor Golf Club.
What is the first line of your favourite poem?
“Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other”.
How do you relax?
I find deep relaxa on difficult because I feel I need to be doing something all the me. I'm sure some of your readers can relate to that! So I use our Lucia No 3 Light at the clinic, which is a totally safe pulsa ng white light, taking you into a deeply relaxed state. You can read about it on our website.
What is your most memorable learning experience? Being part of a team that provided these wellness treatments to clients from all over the world over two weeks of intensive sessions, using both modern and ancient healing techniques. We did these intensive healing courses every few months over two years in York with a remarkable success rate.
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who tried to help self‐empower people and teach them to discover their own innate healing abili es to achieve op mal health in mind, body and spirit. To give people back to themselves.
Which is be er, to love or to be loved?
To love , because when you include yourself you're being loved too.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? To focus on building the future not figh ng the past. 72 Please mention All about Rustington when contacting advertisers
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
Youth Survey ‐ young voices ma er
Children and young people are being invited to share their views about what makes them feel safe or unsafe in the Arun district. The Youth Survey gives youngsters aged between 10 and 18 years old who live or go to school in the district the chance to tell us how they feel in places such as town centres, parks and train sta ons.
Hearing directly from young people will help the council and the Safer Arun Partnership – a group of local authori es who work together to deal with issues such as crime and an social behaviour – understand the issues that affect them within their social se ngs.
The responses could help make places safer for young people by enabling us to develop strategies to reduce youth‐related an social behaviour and crime based on their experiences. The survey will run un l Sunday 18th May 2025. It is completely anonymous, and we hope as many youngsters as possible will par cipate.
Councillor Carol Birch, Chair of the Housing and Wellbeing Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “If you are aged 10‐18 years old, please do take a few minutes to complete the survey.
If you have children of this age, it would be great if you could share the survey with them and encourage them to take part. The more responses we receive, the more understanding we and the other agencies involved will have of how you feel when out in the district.”
This survey is a first step of a wider safeguarding approach. Officers will analyse the responses and iden fy key hotspot loca ons. Work will then be completed with children and young people to detect in more detail the reasons places are seen as unsafe and what would make them safer and more enjoyable. The findings will then be shared with the relevant agencies and landowners. The survey can be completed here: h ps://forms.office.com/e/9rXA18EZVZ
Join local charity’s Challenge of the Year!
4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is preparing for its biggest fundraising event of the year, its annual Walk on the Angmering Park Estate in West Sussex on Saturday 14th June at 10am. It’s a fantas c day out and all funds raised will help the charity’s work providing support and specialist informa on to West Sussex residents who are blind or par ally sighted.
This year there is no registra on fee, and the stakes have been raised to a single 10‐mile challenge. 4SVS is calling for as many participants as possible: this may be the last year the walk is held in its current form so it’s a great chance to visit some beau ful countryside in an area which is not usually open to the public.
Par cipants living with sight loss are very welcome: guides can be provided if required and 4SVS may be able to help with transport –please call or email for details, and for other accessibility informa on. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times. Refreshments will be provided during and a er the walk.
4Sight Vision Support is asking par cipants to pledge a minimum of £25 through sponsorship or dona on. Please call or email to reserve a
place, or if you have any other ques ons, 01243 838001 or fundraising@4sight.org.uk
The Fundraising Team can also provide support with se ng up an online fundraising page. Please contact 4SVS if you’d also like to find out more about their social and walking groups in your locality. www.4sight.org.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
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/
Rus ngton WI Has A Spring In Its Step
April is the beginning of our new year at Rus ngton WI – and our 101st year at that! This is when the new President and her commi ee, chosen at the previous mee ng in March, start their year’s work with fresh ideas and renewed energy. New members are always welcome and there are three free visits offered before any commitment to join is necessary. Recently, we had our new members’ coffee and croissant morning: 13 new members plus some commi ee members — all with interes ng ideas — and it was also a morning filled with the pure enjoyment of ge ng to know each other.
We are a tradi onal WI and enjoy singing Jerusalem at the beginning of each of our mee ngs. We are friendly and many strong friendships have been made within our membership. It is wonderful to be a part of this thriving group and we are lucky to have a lot of visitors each month.
There are also trips organised and the occasional theatre visit, too. All in all, we’re a very busy WI but we s ll manage to make me for a nice cup of tea and a piece of cake!
Rus ngton WI has all its normal groups con nuing in 2025; two book clubs, a wri ng group, a ten‐pin bowling group, a knit and na er cra group, a coffee and chat group and a supper club. As well as this, we are star ng a third book club using E‐readers rather than physical books. A technical workshop is also currently being arranged to help members with phones and iPads, which some people find difficult in this booming technical age.
We have excellent speakers each month talking about topics ranging from Churchill’s Secret Army to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf to A History of Bignor Roman Villa. More details appear in All About Rus ngton magazine and website.
Rus ngton WI meets on the third Tuesday of each month apart from August. We meet at The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton BN16 3HB. Any queries, please ring our President Mrs Pamela Lovegrove on 01903 772725.
