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Welcome to our November edition!
The Ferring Scarecrow Festival will be in full swing as this comes through your door, so do go and pay a visit. There will be fireworks lighting up the sky throughout the first week of November, with Worthing Rugby Club hosting its annual display and party on 1st November and the Worthing Lions’ big spectacle on Worthing Pier on 5th.
The 10th November is Remembrance Sunday, a day to honour those members of the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty.
A two‐minute silence is observed at 11am at services in many of our local villages. Please see the What’s On section for more details.
There are plenty of events happening throughout the next few weeks and in the run‐up to Christmas, too, with Christmas craft fairs in Littlehampton, Rustington and Goring. Please add your events to our website and then they will appear in the next magazine also.
Happy reading!
Helen and the All about Magazines Team
First Honorary Freeman of Rus ngton
At a Special Mee ng of Rus ngton Parish Council on 1st July, it was decided that, for the first me in its history, the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of Rus ngton should be awarded to a parishioner.
The gran ng of the Freedom of the Parish is the highest honour that the Parish Council can bestow upon a valued member of the community. Although it carries no powers, rights or privileges, those who receive the honour are able to use the tle of Freeman.
The council agreed that the recipient of the Freedom of the Parish should be Graham Tyler, with the tle of Honorary Freeman being conferred upon him with immediate effect.
The award has been made in recogni on of the unceasing long‐term dedica on, commitment and eminent service that he has rendered to the village of Rus ngton and its community, as a Parish Councillor for in
excess of 28 years, an Arun District Councillor and West Sussex County Councillor for Rus ngton, as well as a parishioner.
To formally acknowledge this pres gious award, a personalised Freedom Scroll and Honorary Freeman Gilt Badge were presented to Graham by the Chairman of the Council, Councillor Jamie Benne , ably assisted by the Vice‐Chairman, Councillor Andy Cooper, at a private recep on on Saturday 5th October, at the Samuel Wickens Centre in Rus ngton.
Rus ngton Residents Associa on
The Rus ngton Residents Associa on was formed in 1966 by concerned residents wan ng to look a er the interests of the villagers. The associa on holds bi‐monthly open mee ngs on a Saturday at the Methodist Church Hall in Rus ngton, where commi ee members are available to answer any ques ons you may have.
We have interes ng speakers who range from TV personali es and authors to experts on the military, theatre and local history. We also have quizzes and live musical entertainment. Our wonderful local shops, pub, restaurants and businesses donate prizes for our raffles. We organise day excursions twice a year.
In the past we have visited Highclere House, Bombay Sapphire Gin Dis llery, The Watercress Line, Leeds Castle, Beaulieu House, Windsor and Blenheim Palace.
When Covid came upon us, we discon nued the Topics newsle er being delivered through 1,400 doors and instead we started an online newsle er. We also produce and deliver CDs for the visually impaired. If you know of someone who could benefit from this, please email petecavell@yahoo.co.uk
For members of the Rus ngton Residents Associa on that do not receive the newsle er, or if you are a Rus ngton resident and wish to join, contact membership secretary Val Daly at rramemsec@b nternet.com. To join our associa on you need to be a resident of
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Rus ngton. Our membership s ll only costs £10 for life per household.
Our dedicated commi ee play an important role in village life, checking planning applica ons, dealing with traffic and policing issues. The associa on is also a part of the Pro‐Gaps Alliance, which is a group of local organisa ons that fight to keep gaps between the villages and to preserve the countryside — the latest being the appeal by developers against Worthing Council’s decision to refuse permission to build 475 homes on Chatsmore Farm (the Goring Gap).
Collectors Fairs
Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD
L to R: Carol Taunton, Val Daly, Polly Revell, Keith Daly, Pete Cavell, Bob Thomas, Jackie Patrick and Pam Overington‐Gould.
Name: Claire Stevens
Job Title: Parish Councillor
How long have you lived in the village?
I was born in Zachary Merton Hospital and have lived in the area my en re life. I returned to Rus ngton 11 years ago to raise my family here.
What is your background?
A er leaving school at 16, I spent 14 years in Purchasing and Management roles, earning qualifica ons in business management, computer science, and leadership. Twenty‐one years ago, I shi ed to the crea ve industry, star ng a photography business and earning a degree in graphic design and design communica on. Today, I’m a self‐employed designer, naviga ng my journey as a dyslexic.
What made you want to become a councillor?
I’ve always had a passion for volunteering, and 22 years ago, I sought a work‐life balance that allowed me to support my family and our community. I believe in giving back and feel fortunate to have done so. Becoming a Councillor feels like a natural extension of my commitment to serve my community.
What do you hope to achieve in the area during your me as a councillor?
As a Councillor, I aim to support the well‐being of our community by promo ng opportuni es for all ages. I want to ensure that everyone, from children to seniors, has the chance to thrive and par cipate in community life.
What are your other interests?
I have a variety of interests! I’m a ceramicist and exhibit my work a couple of mes a year. I’m passionate about the environment and wildlife, and I enjoy gardening, focusing on growing plants and vegetables organically. I also love mee ng up with friends and playing Dungeons and Dragons.
Fashion Show
with all the latest trends at a frac on of the price
Angmering Community Centre are delighted to present an exci ng evening of fun and fashion hosted by Travelling Trends on Thursday 28th November. As well as a live compered catwalk show, modelled by our own local ladies, there will be ample me to try on and buy this season’s High Street and branded fashions, available to purchase at a frac on of the usual high street prices.
Enjoy a complementary glass of prosecco (or non‐alcoholic op on), elevate your wardrobe and support our Community Centre – join us for a ladies night of fashion and fundraising!
Travelling Trends have been running for 27 years and have helped hundreds of charitable organisa ons, churches and schools to raise money. As a charity ourselves, we will be raising money to help keep our doors open for the community and con nue our support of the weekly Community Cuppa, a warm spaces ini a ve, offering a free cuppa, slice of cake and a chat with new friends and old.
Raffle ckets will be available to purchase on the night, with the money raised going to a
local charity. The show is on Thursday 28th November, doors open at 7.15pm and its £7 per cket
Tickets are on sale now from the Centre office and must be purchased in advance. Cash and card payments accepted. Please contact the Centre on 01903 773982 or email office@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk
MediCentre Sussex Opens in East Preston
MediCentre Sussex was founded on the vision of providing exceptional medical services for acute illnesses and injuries, with the caring approach of a traditional village GP. We are a private urgent care centre; if you need immediate medical attention we can attend to your needs.
At MediCentre Sussex, we are proud to have a knowledgeable and caring team, dedicated to giving you the best treatment and support for your healthcare needs. All our staff bring years of experience, across a variety of medical fields, as well as a personal touch, ensuring you get the best medical care, at a time to suit you.
With an extensively qualified team, including senior emergency department doctors, skilled GPs and specialised nurses, you can be confident that you’ll only receive the highest standard of care
Our Medical Director and lead clinician, Dr Kiran Marr, brings with her over 20 years of NHS experience, working in Accident & Emergency. She has a wealth of experience in assessing and treating patients in the Emergency Department, including injuries, illnesses and GP related conditions. Dr Marr has seen first‐hand the challenges facing our healthcare system, particularly concerning the urgent assessment and treatment of minor injuries and illnesses. Recognising the need for quicker access to treatment and private emergency care, she founded MediCentre Sussex
Dr Marr completed her post‐graduate training in Emergency Medicine at a Major Trauma Centre in London and became a fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2013. Subsequently appointed as an A&E consultant, Dr Marr then moved to West Sussex to start a family and continued with her career.
10 The Parade, Willowhayne Crescent, East Preston, BN16 1NS
Essentially, what we want to say is if you can’t get an appointment with your GP, or don’t want to wait in A&E for a non‐life threatening illness or injury, come to the MediCentre.
Same day appointments available Can treat minor injuries and illnesses IV fluids, nebulizers and wound care management Vaccinations and Health Assessments
‘The Messiah’ – a Finale
…and the start of something new?
Arundel Cathedral will host a performance of this classic from the choral repertoire ‐ the beau ful words of the King James Bible set to glorious music by the incomparable George Frederick Handel, from the rousing ‘For unto us a child is born’, to the triumphant ‘Hallelujah’ chorus.
A er 20 years as Musical Director of the Angmering Chorale, George Jones will conduct his final performance for us. During those years, we sang a wonderful range of pieces, old and new, not only in the beau ful se ng of the cathedral but also in New York and across Europe. Highlights include ‘The Armed Man’ at both Carnegie Hall and Bayeux Cathedral to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of D‐Day. It would be a fi ng send‐off for him to have the cathedral filled to burs ng. Do come and join us and our incredibly talented professional soloists at 7.30pm on Saturday 23rd November. Tickets can be bought at www.theangmeringchorale.org.uk or call our box office on 01903 783918.
We feared that this might be the end of the choir a er the commi ee looked at a wide range of op ons to enable it to con nue, key among those being finding a new Musical Director, but despite all their efforts, we hit too many roadblocks. A number of current members also felt they had reached re rement age. However, during the summer, we were approached by Dominic Grier, who has done great things with the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra over the last 10 years, and
remarkable things elsewhere, including opera and ballet, among which working as guest conductor of the Royal Ballet – check out his CV online – who is keen to work with an ambi ous local choir. Many of us want to con nue and we hope local choral singers will be equally enthusias c about working with this talented young man from January 2025. There remain a number of details to resolve but we are working hard to do so and provide more informa on. We hope to con nue to rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm at Angmering Community Centre. To find out more, please email tarryer@b nternet.com.
We look forward to seeing you then and, of course, at Arundel cathedral on 23rd November for what will be a memorable evening.
Make More Room for Fes ve Cheer!
Lo s can be a real gold mine of fantas c storage poten al, not only for Christmas, but all year round. However, they’re only going to be so much use if you can get in and out of them safely, especially if you need to li heavy objects up and down.
We’re not talking about climbing up on that wobbly, old kitchen chair and hoping for the best... we’re talking about safe access with ladders and hatches that aren’t going to put you at risk of spending Christmas with a sprained ankle, or worse.
Here at Access4Lo s, we specialise in installing lo ladders and hatches that can help you make the most of your lo and safely access that extra storage. We have a number of op ons to suit any space, no ma er how small, and can even offer some shelving op ons, too. You’d be surprised at just how much room there is up there, and you’ll be even more surprised at just how quick, easy, and affordable it can be.
This could also be a fantas c opportunity to think about some be er insula on. A properly
insulated roof can knock as much as 20 per cent off your energy bills, so you and your family can be sure to keep cosy and warm this winter without worrying about those bills come spring. Once the decora ons are all put away again, this could also be a great chance to free up some room in the rest of the house too.
To find out how Access4Lo s can help you enjoy peace of mind along with your fes ve cheer, call A la now on 01903 380190 to book a free survey and quota on. Alterna vely, visit www.access4lo s.co.uk/Worthing or find us on Facebook @Access4Lo sWorthing
Has good just become ordinary?
Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner
It appears we now live in a world where only major outcomes hit the headlines, it’s either a financial crisis or huge gains and nothing really in between ever gets reported or wri en about. So, I’m going to take five minutes just to talk about things being OK.
Over the past 12 months your average mixed por olio has seen double digit returns. This might not be a game changer in terms of ge ng rich, but it is growth. Following a few years of less than posi ve results this should be a welcome change to the many who have ridden the investment rollercoaster.
Let’s work on the assump on that no news is generally good news and when things aren’t being talked about, it o en means they are doing ok. Actually, consistently OK tends to ‐over the long run ‐ outperform gains and losses. All too o en the catalyst for change is directly associated with headline grabbing informa on, like slumps in stocks, markets in unease, budget announcements, etc. Over the years, I’ve found that some mes the best strategy is to sit back and wait, do nothing and observe, take me to think things through, rather than jumping on the bandwagon and forcing the situa on.
So, what does good look like? Everyone’s financial situa on is different and lots of us invest for different reasons. This means defining outcomes becomes quite tricky. However, growth on your investments is always a posi ve thing, especially when it tracks above infla on. Choosing what to invest in and why is a personal choice, but I would strongly recommend avoiding any knee jerk reac ons just because other people are doing it, or worse s ll that because there is a load of hype about it at any par cular point in me.
Just remember, bad news sells, but you don’t have to.
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Coppice and Angmering Medical Centre
Did you know that the Coppice Surgery and Angmering Medical Centre have a Pa ent Par cipa on Group (PPG)?
The PPG consists of pa ents from the surgery who volunteer their me and effort to support it with wellbeing and health promo ons, passing on ideas and sugges ons from pa ents, and helping to improve the surgery’s ameni es and facili es. It is made up of two groups:
The Working Group: These are pa ents of the surgery, who volunteer their me in a variety of ways, including, becoming a ‘Pa ent Welcomer’ at the surgery, helping out during vaccina on clinics and surgery events, suppor ng pa ents with the NHS app and other surgery on‐line services and ge ng involved with PPG fund‐raising events.
The Consulta on Group: This group is less involved but agrees to take part in surveys that may be run from me to me.
If you are interested in finding out more or would like to volunteer your valuable me,
please either visit the surgery website www.thecoppicesurgery.nhs.uk and complete the online form (see the Pa ent Group page under the About Us dropdown menu), or let one of our recep onists know and a staff or PPG member will be in touch.
Opening Times: 8am ‐ 6.30pm Monday to Friday in both clinics, apart from Fridays when the Coppice closes at 1pm. Doors are closed daily between 12.30pm to 1pm.
Extended access service for pre-arranged appointments: 6pm to 8pm weekdays at Angmering Medical Centre and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, which alternates between Angmering Medical Centre and Fitzalan Medical Group.
Upcoming closure a ernoons: Required for essen al training: 19th November and 5th December (please see website for mings).
How do I move my Will to another law firm?
Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP and an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax, considers why you may wish to move your Will to another firm, and how to go about it.
There are a few common misconcep ons when it comes to Wills. For example, that when you die your Executors must use the firm that prepared your Will to obtain Probate and administer your estate.
Another common misconcep on is that you need to store your original Will with the firm that prepared it.
It is always a good idea for a solicitors’ firm to store your original Will. There is a rule of law known as the “presump on of revoca on”. If your original Will cannot be found when you die, and it was last known to be in your possession, you are presumed to have revoked the Will. The Intestacy Rules will then apply instead of your wishes. The Intestacy Rules create a par cular problem if your Will named an unmarried partner or friends or chari es as beneficiaries, or if there are blood rela ves who you did not want to inherit. Storing your Will with a solicitor means that the presump on of revoca on can never apply. However, your Will does not need to be held by the solicitor who drew it up.
So why might you wish to move your Will to another firm of solicitors? The most common reasons are that you have moved, the individual solicitor who prepared the Will has le or re red, the firm has closed the office that you dealt with, or the firm itself has changed (for example becoming a lot more corporate and less caring following a merger).
Moving your Will to another firm could not be simpler. If you wish to transfer your Will to Monan Gozze LLP, we simply need to know the name of the firm that holds your original Will, your full name, your telephone number, and your home address. If you had a different address when you signed your Will then we need to know that address as well. We provide you with a le er of authority to sign, which we then submit to your old solicitor so that your Will and any other documents (for example, your Deeds or your Powers of A orney) can be sent to us. You do not need to contact your old solicitor directly or give any reason why you are moving your Will.
At Monan Gozze LLP we do not charge for transferring Wills from another firm, and most firms do not charge for releasing your Will to us. When we have received your Will, we will arrange a free review appointment with you, to check that it s ll meets your needs and to take down informa on that will be helpful to your Executors when you pass away, such as details of your assets, pensions and other sources of income, and any debts. The review appointment can be in our Arundel office, but free home visits are available in the areas where this magazine is distributed.
If you would like to transfer your Will from another firm, you can email me at ssampson@monangozze .com, phone 01903 927055, write or call in to our Arundel office at 1 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG.
Rus ngton Remembers
Rus ngton will be honouring those who lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism on Sunday 10th November, as part of the Na onal Remembrance Commemora ons.
Members of local Uniformed Groups, Civic Dignitaries and Veterans will parade along The Street, from the pedestrian entrance of the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, to the War Memorial for the 11am Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony.
The service will be led by the Reverend Natalie Loveless and the Reverend Rosemarie Clarke, with The Exhorta on and Recital of The Kohima Epitaph being delivered by Jon Street and Police Constable Andrei Netherwood respec vely. The TS Implacable NTC Band will be in a endance to sound the Last Post, the Reveille and to provide accompanying music.
Prior to the Service at the War Memorial, the Parade will muster near the junc on of The Street and Sea Lane at 10.30am. Road closures will be in place from 10.15am un l 12pm and will include The Street, Claigmar Road, Church Road, the southern end of Woodlands Avenue and the two Service Roads in front of the shops in the village centre. Full details of the road closures, as well as a copy of the Service Sheet, can be found on the Parish Council’s website, go to www.rus ngtonpc.org
This is always a very popular event, which is extremely well a ended. It is hoped that this year will be no excep on.
The Reverend Natalie Loveless and the Reverend Rosemarie Clarke, together with members of Rus ngton Parish Council, will also be present at the War Memorial to commemorate the official Armis ce Day on Monday 11th November from 10.55am.
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Shoebox Volunteers Needed
A big shout out for volunteers to help with this year Shoebox Appeal
Do you have two hours to spare between the 11th and 29th November 2024? Link to Hope Charity based in Ferring, need help from people that can sort dona ons, pack boxes, drive transits or help in our Ferring‐based warehouse.
We also need people that can sit and take Gi Aid Labels off or volunteer to lovingly repair any shoeboxes that have been damaged along the way. Whatever your skill or ability, there is a role for you with us.
In the world of Link to Hope, we think about Christmas all year round due to our Family & Elderly Shoebox Appeal. Every year since 1991, we have been sending out shoeboxes full of gi s to people who are suffering displacement, poverty and injus ce in Eastern Europe. In some cases, the people that receive a shoebox have no electricity, running water or bathrooms. However, due to the war in Ukraine, we are now also helping thousands of displaced people who did have normal, everyday lives but are now IDP’s (Internally
displaced people) They s ll live in their own country but are now refugees and own
nothing. Our Shoebox Appeal is an opportunity to send a box of simple gi s to a stranger so they know someone, somewhere cares. Through the Shoebox Appeal many educa on and social care projects have been established by Link to Hope and currently thousands of people are helped each day through kindergartens, soup kitchens, work skills lessons, clubs for children with special needs, feeding programmes, house rebuilding programmes and many more.
If you can give two hours, then please do contact us on 01903 529333 or email shoebox@linktohope.co.uk. There is unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits as well. Of course, if you are an individual, business, church, school or organisa on that would like to register to join in with the Shoebox Appeal, please visit www.linktohope.co.uk for more informa on.
The All about Magazines team volunteering 2023
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.
Sunday 3rd November ‐ 15:00 to 17:30
Kenny Fu’s Interna onal Interview Concert
(Our Lady Of Sion School, Gratwicke Road, Worthing, BN11 4BL)
Enjoy an exclusive conversa on and full live performance by Kenny Fu, an exci ng, young Bri sh solo pianist. Free parking at the venue. For more informa on and to book, go to www.see ckets.com and search Kenny Fu.
Tuesday 5th November ‐ 19:30 Fireworks (Worthing Pier)
This fantas c free fireworks display is brought to you by the Worthing Lions and Worthing Town Centre BID. Display starts at 7:30pm. Note, there will be some road closures, so allow plenty of me to arrive.
Saturday 9th November ‐ 10:30 to 16:00
Cra y Christmas Fair (Rus ngton Parish Church Hall, The Street, Rus ngton)
Cra fair including papercra s, jewellery, candles n melts, embroidery, kni ed toys and much more. Cafe available for cakes and drinks. Free entry for customers. Off‐street parking available. Event organised by CBK Designs. For more details email cary@cbkdesigns.co.uk
Saturday 9th November ‐ 19:30 to 22:00
A Time for Remembrance Concert
(Li lehampton United Church, High Street, Li lehampton, BN17 5EG)
The Edwin James Fes val Orchestra’s concert is raising funds for The Royal Bri sh Legion. Doors open 6:45pm. Tickets £10, call the box office on 01243 584920 or 01243 582330, or purchase on the door (if available).
Sunday 10th November ‐ from 10:30
Na onal Remembrance Commemora on (Rus ngton village centre)
Members of local uniformed groups, civic dignitaries and veterans will take part in a parade from the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul along The Sreet to the War Memorial for the 11am Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony. A copy of the Service Sheet, can be
found on the Parish Council’s website, go to www.rus ngtonpc.org
Tuesday 12th November ‐ 19:15 to 20:45
Tangmere et la Résistance française (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Ave)
This month’s talk to the Rus ngton & District Anglo French Circle is on the clandes ne opera ons from Tangmere during World War II. All levels of French are welcome, and there will be visuals to help. Visitors £5. Please contact anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com if you wish to a end or need more informa on.
Wed 13th to Sat 16th November ‐ 19:30
Pride and Prejudice (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton)
Come and see a performance by the Rus ngton Players of the new adapta on of Jane Austen’s beloved classic love story. Tickets £12, from www. cketsource.co.uk/rus ngtonplayers or call 07546 306438.
Thursday 14th November ‐ 14:30 to 16:00
Rus ngton Heritage Associa on (John de Bohun Room, Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton)
Julia Edge, curator of Li lehampton Museum, is presen ng the illustrated talk “Roman Li lehampton and surrounding areas”. Visitors £3, pay at the door, paid‐up RHA members free. For more details, call 01903 770415.
Tuesday 19th November ‐ 09:30 to 12:00
Art Society Arun Talk (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton)
Timothy Walker’s talk is “The Twelve Plants of Christmas ‐ The Natural History, Botany & Folklore of the Plants That Surround Us at Christmas.” Guests welcome, £7 at the door.
Tuesday 19th November ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Rus ngton WI (The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton)
A Po ed History of Rus ngton ‐ a talk given by Claire Lucas. For more details, contact Pamela Lovegrove 07770 254684
Wednesday 20th November ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Behind the scenes of Pride and Prejudice (Rus ngton Museum, Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane)
Rus ngton Museum volunteer Bob Parker was the property manager at Sudbury Hall when the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice was filmed. He shares his knowledge and behind‐the‐scenes photos. Free event but booking is advisable. Call into the museum or email museum@rustingtonpc.org
Saturday 23rd November ‐ 10:00 to 14:00
Rus Belles WI Christmas Cra Fair (St. Peter and St. Paul Church Hall, The Street, Rustington)
There are fabulous items and stocking fillers to buy, including homemade jams and chutneys. The WI cafe will also be open for a drink and cakes (made by members). Free entry. For details, email rus belleswi@wsfwi.co.uk
Saturday 23rd November ‐ 11:00 to 43:00 NSPCC Christmas Fayre (The Scout Hut, The Street, East Preston)
Stalls will be selling Christmas gi s, bric‐a‐brac, decora ons, handicra s, cakes and there will be a raffle, tombola and refreshments. £1 admission includes free drink and biscuit. Santa will be in his gro o, £3 per child.
Saturday 23rd November ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Rus ngton Residents Associa on Open Mee ng (Rus ngton Methodist Church, Claigmar Road)
The ever‐popular duo Vintage Candy is back, singing songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Call 01903 772828 for more details.
Saturday 23rd November ‐ 15:00 to 20:00 Christmas Lights Switch On (Li lehampton High Street)
Come enjoy an evening of late night shopping and get into the Christmas spirit when the Christmas lights are switched on. The High Street will be packed with fes ve cheer and lots of local retailers will stay open late, so you can snap up your Christmas gi s.
Thursday 28th November ‐ 19:15 to 22:00
Travelling Trends Fashion Show (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Ave, BN16 4FU)
A er the catwalk show, you can try before you buy this season’s high street and branded fashions ‐ all at bargain prices! Tickets £7, includes a glass of prosecco. Must be purchased
in advance. Call 01903 773982 or email
office@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk
Saturday 30th November ‐ 10:00 to 15:00
Woodturners in Rus ngton (Unique Haircare and The Li le Barber Shop, The Street, Rus ngton)
The West Sussex Woodturners, a charity, will be at the front of the shop, weather permi ng selling all manner of wooden Christmas gi s, plus Santas and Gonks. Prices from £5.
Saturday 7th December ‐ 10:00 to 13:00
Rus ngton WI Winter Fayre (Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane)
Lots of interes ng stalls. books, jigsaws, bo le tombola, raffle prizes and many more. Tea, coffee and bacon rolls as only the WI can make! Call Pam Lovegrove 01903 772725 for details.
Saturday 7th December ‐ 12:30 to 14:30
RNLI Li lehampton Big December Dip (The Beach Club, Sea Road Li lehampton)
This popular event is returning for a third year to raise vital funds for the lifesaving work of Li lehampton’s volunteer crew. For full details, go to Eventbrite.
Tuesday 10th December ‐ 14:00 to 16:30
Melodians Choir Christmas Concert (St Andrews United Reform Church, Holmes Lane, Rus ngton)
The concert is in aid of Motor Neurone Disease (local branch). There will be a raffle for choir funds and an op onal re ring collec on for the charity. For more details, call 01903 775080.
Thu 12th Dec ‐ 19:30; Sun 15th Dec ‐ 14:30
The Rowland Singers Christmas Celebra ons (Emmanuel URC Church, St Michael’s Road, Worthing, BN11 4SD)
Hear the fantas c choir perform. Tickets £10 adults, £5 child. For more informa on, go to www.rowlandsingers.co.uk
Saturday 14th December ‐ 19:00 to 22:00
Community Carol Concert (Village Memorial Hall, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton)
A very exci ng evening of performances by the Li lehampton Concert Band, the Friendship Singers and the Sussex West County Guide Choir, not forge ng the always‐popular Community Carol Singing. Free entry, on a strictly first come first served basis. For more informa on, see www.rus ngtonpc.org
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1. Focus on Food What you eat affects serotonin produc on. Foods rich in tryptophan, like eggs, turkey, nuts and seeds, help support serotonin levels. Adding complex carbohydrates like gluten‐free oats, quinoa, and brown rice can enhance tryptophan’s effec veness.
2. Get Moving Daily movement is an excellent way to boost serotonin. Whether you walk, cycle, or do yoga, staying ac ve improves your mood. Adding some brisk, sweat‐inducing exercises to your rou ne will make an even bigger impact on your emo onal wellbeing.
3. Soak Up the Sun Natural sunlight triggers serotonin produc on and improves sleep. Aim for 15‐30 minutes of sunlight daily, especially in the morning. If shorter winter days affect you, try using a light box to get your daily boost.
4. Prac ce Mindfulness Mindfulness and medita on reduce stress while raising serotonin levels. Simple deep breathing or medita on helps lower anxiety, promo ng a posi ve mood and be er sleep.
5. Stay Connected Social connec ons with friends, family, or pets naturally boost serotonin. Posi ve interac ons increase feelings of happiness, so aim to stay connected with loved ones.
Start with one of these strategies and gradually add more to naturally increase serotonin and feel your best this winter!
Sussex Gruffs Christmas Concert
Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir are delighted, for the second year running, to be holding a fund raising concert on behalf of Care for Veterans charity, which supports physically disabled ex‐Service personnel in the Worthing area.
We will be performing a variety of traditional carols and seasonal music. So, come and experience the magic of Christmas at the stunning Lancing College Chapel, a breathtaking architectural marvel. The concert will be held on Sunday 15th December at 2pm. Tickets are available through the Care for Veterans website
at www.careforveterans.org.uk. This event is very popular, so tickets sell out quickly.
If you can’t make it, you can always attend one of our other concerts. We hold a number of events throughout the year. More information on future concerts can be found on our website at www.sussexgruffsmvc.co.uk
Finals day arrives at
Angmering Croquet Club
Wet, windy and with sudden downpours, competitors in their pristine whites are ready for the final battles – if only the rain would stop. Which final battles? Well, those associated with cunning and skulduggery, of course; the culmination of the summer seasons knock out competitions held by the Angmering Croquet Club when those who have defeated all but one more opponent take to the lawns to decide this year’s champions.
The club plays croquet all year round, although the competitions are held from April to September. They are for all levels of experience, some with handicaps, some without and one especially for beginners. Nobody is compelled to play. It’s all about personal choice and, above all, having fun.
Since the pandemic, lockdown croquet has become one of the fastest‐growing lawn games in the country, mainly because during those dark days, the rules allowed for not more than six people to gather together in the open air and many discovered croquet was an ideal opportunity to get some much‐needed exercise in the fresh air with a consequential lift in their sense of well being. For many, the game has become an enjoyable addition to their everyday
lives with their original reason for playing a distant memory.
So, back to Finals Day and the rain. Showers came and went, and in between, finalists dashed onto the lawns to join the battle. Eventually, the winners won, the trophies were presented, and competitors and spectators alike joined together for lunch in the delightful Ham Manor Golf Club restaurant. All over for another year; roll on April!
“I really couldn’t exist without the help of Guild Care. This is truly a lifeline service for me which I couldn’t do without.”
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Guild Care are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity. Our vison is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives. Our home care service enables older people and vulnerable adults to lead better quality lives whilst remaining safe and comfortable in their own homes. We offer support with:
Personal care Companionship Respite
Household duties Well-being checks Medication
Meal preparation We cover: Worthing, Ferring, Goring, Rustington, East Preston, Lancing, Shoreham, Angmering and surrounding areas. Join our team, we are looking for dedicated carers.
homecare@guildcare.org Get in touch with our friendly team for more details 01903 528637 or 07866 781827
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Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658.
Robin Hood: The Pantomime
This winter, Worthing Theatres and Museum (WTM) will take you to Sherwood Forest for an adventure that will leave you quivering with excitement in Robin Hood: The Pantomime.
Robin Hood: The Pantomime promises some merry mayhem in Worthing’s biggest panto this fes ve season. The noble thief himself, Robin Hood, will be frolicking with his band of outlaws in a legendary caper as he steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and thwarts the plans of the evil Sheriff of No ngham.
This meless tale of Robin Hood springs to life in a spectacular pantomime at Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre. Join Robin and his band of outlaws on a crusade of merriment and revelry. WTM’s epic adventure is filled with cap va ng song and dance numbers to get the whole family involved in the magic of panto this Christmas. With thrilling stunts and jokes as sharp as an arrow, Robin Hood: The Pantomime will steal your hearts and make you feel merry all the way into the new year.
WTM would like to give a huge thanks to our generous sponsors, Winkworth Estate Agents.
Robin Hood: The Pantomime is at the Pavilion Theatre from Thursday 5th December 2024 ‐Sunday 5th January 2025. Tickets are on sale now.
Family Booking
Starring Nigel Clarke (from CBeebies) as the charming Robin Hood, Janine Pardo as the beau ful and feisty Marian, Paul Giddings as the hilarious ‐ and beau ful ‐ Dame Delia, Darryl Carrington as the lovable Will Scarlet, Worthing Panto favourite Ka e Pritchard as the ever‐musical Alana Dale, and Darren Clewlow‐Smith as the dastardly Sheriff of No ngham.
Once again, WTM has teamed up with Paul Holman Associates to bring some fes ve cheer and sparkle to Worthing. This year’s panto promises to always hit its mark, so make sure you book your ckets in the nick of me.
WTM are excited to be welcoming so many familiar and local faces to this year’s pantomime, ensuring that it is a magical, fes ve celebra on for the whole community.
For a family of four, add any four child and full‐price ckets to your basket to receive the family cket discount (each group of four must include at least one full‐price and one‐child cket).
Selected performances only.
Group Booking
If you’re booking for a group of 10 or more, group rates are:
Groups 10+: £5 off ckets in band A or B.
Youth Groups 10+: one free cket for every 10 paid at Youth Group rate.
School Groups 10+: one free cket for every 10 paid at School Group rate.
Group rates are available for selected performances only.
Please contact the Box Office on 01903 206 206, or email boxoffice@wtm.uk for full details and to make your group booking.
Thank you to our Distribution Team
The All about Magazines distribution team are out and about every month or every other month delivering our magazines through your doors. Some of them have been distributing for more than ten years, some are relatively new.
When we started the magazines in 2009 we had our own team of distributors, as we only had one magazine — All about Angmering. As the magazine group grew and we added more villages, we decided it was better to use a company to deliver for us as there were so many magazines to deliver.
However, after using a few companies and always having problems, in 2013 we decided to go back to our own team of distributors. Since then, we have never looked back, as they are such a great team.
Our distribution manager, Caroline Kosa, does a fantastic job of making sure everyone has the right magazines, finding cover for a last minute
route when someone is off sick and training up new distributors.
We started a tradition a few years ago of thanking our team with a festive Christmas Afternoon Tea. This has proved very popular and we are expecting a full turnout this year. The photo above was taken at last year’s event at the Honey Pot Café in Rustington.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact carolinekosa@yahoo.com. There may not be a vacancy in your area at the moment, but we will contact you when one comes up.
Light Up a Life at
St Barnabas Hospice
A loyal friend with an infec ous laugh, Jan enjoyed good health un l, approaching her 70th birthday, she started complaining of pain in her upper abdomen. By the me Jan was diagnosed with pancrea c cancer, the prognosis was not hopeful.
“People say you can't see someone’s pain, but I could,” says Jan’s sister, Lyn.
“Even when she managed to get some rest, it was terrible to think she would wake up the next day and go through it all again.
“Un l St Barnabas came on board, I felt so alone. When we were referred to the hospice, everything changed.
“It was such a comfort to us knowing we could call St Barnabas for advice and support, and we knew we wanted to spend her final days
together at the hospice. When they said they had a bed available, we were overjoyed. We just knew it was the right place for her.
“When someone is cared for by St Barnabas, their loved ones become part of the hospice family too. Light Up a Life brings together people in our community to celebrate the lives of our loved ones and the joy they brought to our lives.
“If you can support St Barnabas with a dona on, I know how much of a difference it will make to families just like mine,” says Lyn. “Every dona on, no ma er how small, means the hospice will con nue to be there to help other people in our community.”
www.stbh.org.uk/light‐up‐a‐life
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Christmas Whitening Offer
Just a brief message this month that we are having a pre‐Christmas offer on teeth whitening. As the evenings get darker, and the winter rain sets the mood, why not brighten your smile with whiter teeth.
It’s surprisingly easy to get teeth whitened professionally. Don’t waste me with whitening toothpaste as you’ll s ll be doing it when you’re 150 before you no ce the difference. With professional whitening you can get a significant difference within three weeks. Also, no ce it needs to be a professional, don’t risk ge ng something off the internet or from a beau cian. Your teeth are far too valuable to risk and poten ally doing serious damage to. Here at Abbots Lodge and Ferring Dental Prac ce, we will examine your mouth and teeth and advise what can be done safely and comfortably.
Our offer this year, if reserved before Christmas, is a full new pa ent consulta on where we will look at the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, everything, and advise what, if anything, needs to be done and then includes whitening: all for £400.
Maybe you’d like to give it to yourself for Christmas or maybe, if you’re in a generous mood, a loved one.
Contact Ferring Dental Prac ce in Ferring on 01903 246858 or Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce in Rus ngton on 01903 783154 for more informa on or to book.
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Sausage and Bean Bowl
Give Sausage, Beans and Mash an Autumnal makeover
Prepara on me: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions finely sliced
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
8 pork sausages
400g n chopped tomatoes
2 tsp Dijon mustard
½ chicken or vegetable stock cube, made up to 175ml
420g n baked beans
Mashed potato, to serve
Method
Heat half the oil in a lidded saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry un l golden. S r in the garlic and fry for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Increase the heat, add the remaining oil and the sausages, and cook un l caramelised and browned all over.
Return the onion and garlic to the pan with the tomatoes and mustard. Add the stock, season with pepper, and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the beans a er 5 minutes.
Cover and cook for 5 more minutes un l the sausages are cooked through. Serve poured over creamy mashed potato.
Modern Slavery—
its closer than you think
Modern slavery and human trafficking are happening within one mile of wherever you are, whether that’s in West Sussex or the UK. It could be the person who cleans the offices you work at or does your nails at your local nail bar or is caring for your older rela ve.
Whoever it is, it is es mated that 120,000 people are vic ms of modern slavery, but how can this be possible in 2024? Probably because many people do not know what modern slavery is and what the signs are.
It is important for everyone to familiarise themselves with the different types of modern slavery, the signs of modern slavery and how to report poten al vic ms and this can all be found on the Sussex Police website.
Know the signs
Appearance: Signs of physical or psychological abuse, look malnourished or unkempt, appear withdrawn
Isola on: Restricted freedom of movement, rarely allowed to travel alone, seem under the control or influence of others, rarely interact
Living condi ons: Living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommoda on, living and working at the same address
Possessions: Have no travel documents/ passports, few or no personal possessions, always wear the same clothes, wear clothes not suitable for their work
Time: Unusual travel mes, dropped off or collected for work on a regular basis either very early or late at night, work excessive hours
Manner: Reluctance to seek help, avoid eye contact, appear frightened or hesitant to talk
Someone is in slavery if they are forced to work, if they are owned or controlled by an employer, if they are dehumanised and treated as a commodity, or bought and sold as ‘property’, or if they are physically constrained or have restric ons placed on their freedom of movement.
There is no ‘typical’ vic m of modern slavery. Vic ms can be men, women and children of all ages, ethnici es, na onali es and backgrounds.
They are forced into a situa on through the use or threat of violence, decep on or coercion. Vic ms may enter the UK legally, or on forged documenta on, or they may be a UK ci zen living in the UK who is then forced into slavery. Modern slavery covers a range of exploita on, including human trafficking, sexual exploita on, forced labour, debt bondage, criminal ac vi es, domes c servitude, child labour, child sexual exploita on and forced and early marriage. The vic ms of this appalling serious crime are o en subjected to abuse and frightening control methods to maintain their compliance and limit the likelihood that they will feel able to tell anyone of their predicament.
Inves ga on can be complex and o en require a specialist and a mul ‐agency approach including overseas enquiries.
Modern slavery is a serious organised crime and carries maximum life imprisonment penal es for perpetrators. Sussex Police is commi ed to tackling modern slavery, prosecu ng those responsible and safeguarding vic ms.
How to report Modern Slavery
Informa on from communi es is vital for law enforcement agencies such as the police to help iden fy, locate and safeguard vic ms while pursuing the offenders of Modern Slavery. Armed with this informa on, it is possible that members of the public could spot or encounter a poten al vic m or suspect of this type of crime. They could also have concerns about vehicles, loca ons or even businesses that are involved that could represent the missing piece of a jigsaw that might safeguard a vic m or help prosecute an offender.
If you think you have encountered something like this, then you can report it to Sussex Police. Call 101 or go to www.sussex.police.uk/ro/ report/ocr/af/how‐to‐report‐a‐crime
Not so fes ve for all…
It’s the most wonderful me of the year…or so the song goes. But the Samaritans know this is definitely not true for some people: listening volunteers answered more than 1,100 calls on Christmas Day on the freephone number (116 123).
Worthing Samaritans say Christmas can be a distressing me for some people and feel du es over the fes ve period are so worthwhile. Sophie, from Worthing Samaritans, volunteers for a Christmas Day shi every year. She said it was a privilege to be on the helpline for others on Christmas Day and that callers trust you to pick up the phone if they call.
“I love being on the helpline. The demand for the service doesn’t change just because of the holidays. I know the importance of being there and listening to people who are struggling around the fes ve season. It isn’t always a happy me of year; it can add stress and pressure, so we need to be here for our callers.
“With everything else closed down, it can leave people who are struggling alone and with nowhere to turn. Mental health problems don’t disappear just because it’s Christmas.
“We get callers grateful that you’re there, callers whose normal support services are closed, some who are recently bereaved, callers who are very lonely.”
Mental health concerns, loneliness and isola on, and family and rela onships issues were the main concerns raised by callers during this year.
So who can become a listener? You don’t need to have been through a par cular life experience or be from a certain walk of life. Anyone who wants to help others, is tolerant and open‐minded is welcome to apply.
What you get out of being a volunteer
Above all you’ll have the incredible sa sfac on of knowing you’re helping people who are in despair. In addi on, you’ll learn valuable new skills, make new friendships, and be part of an amazing group of people.
There are lots of ways to volunteer for Samaritans, it all depends on what skills you have and how much me you’ve got to give.
Worthing branch answered 19,070 calls during the year April 2023 to end of March 2024, replied to 481 web chats and answered 451 emails up to the beginning of the year, when emails transferred out of local branches into a central hub.
Sophie and fellow volunteers in Worthing will be among approximately 300 people in 13 Samaritans branches who will give up their me for others over the Christmas period.
Samaritans is the only UK 24/7 emo onal support freephone helpline, na onally answering almost half a million calls a year. Anyone interested in volunteering with Samaritans in the New Year can visit www.samaritans.ie/volunteer
An exciting new venue
for the East Preston Floral Club
East Preston Floral Club is delighted to announce that we are moving to The Warren Room in the Village Hall on Sea Road and we would love to welcome everyone who loves flowers (and even those who aren’t really sure!) to come and see what we’re about!
We meet on the first Wednesday evening of each month at 7.30pm and there’s plenty of parking, so if you live in the Rustington or Angmering areas, it won’t be a problem.
East Preston Floral Club has been in existence for nearly 60 years and has grown from strength to strength into the thriving club it is today. We now have over 80 members and each month we are entertained by some very talented demonstrators from all over Sussex and sometimes further afield. While we sit and relax with a coffee, they create some spectacular floral designs in the most unusual containers, sometimes hanging from the ceiling, sometimes appearing to float in the air. Magnificent blooms are complemented with beautiful foliage and we pick up endless tips along the way. But, best of all, at the end of the evening, all the arrangements are raffled so there’s a chance to take one home with you! We offer regular workshops for those who would like to learn how to create beautiful designs with flowers and our sales table each month offers all the equipment you might need to get started.
At East Preston Floral Club the emphasis is on “fun and flowers”. We offer all sorts of social
events throughout the year – there’s always a coach outing, lunches, afternoon teas – any excuse for a get‐together with fun loving and like‐minded ladies! At our fundraising events, we like to support The Sussex Kidney Trust, a charity which relies on donations to provide vital life‐saving equipment to patients in need.
So don’t stop at home on these miserable evenings ahead; come along to The Warren Room and join in the fun. We can promise a great night out, and, who knows, you might end up taking a beautiful floral design home with you, discover a brand new hobby and a whole host of new friends!
Some of our members are incredibly talented and have taken part in decorating amazing places such as Westminster Abbey and, more recently, Lancing College Chapel. Some of them compete not just locally but nationally and even internationally. But they all had to start somewhere, so who knows where joining East Preston Floral Club might take you? Come along and check us out – we really look forward to welcoming you!
For any enquiries, please contact Linda Coleman, Club Secretary, on 07983 322578 or lscoleman@tiscali.co.uk
Dressing for December
with Willow & Eve, your local preloved clothing bou que December gives everyone the chance to dress up and celebrate with family, friends and loved ones; whether it be for Christmas cocktails, a fancy dinner or a house party this year forget your lounge wear, it's me to get glamorous!
Willow & Eve are your local, friendly and expert preloved womenswear bou que where you can buy and sell clothing, footwear and accessories. By now you’ll have seen all the catwalk trends regurgitated on the high street and are probably looking forward to purchasing a fresh look for those Christmas soirees. Here, we dissect the transferable trends for autumn/ winter so you can buy your next going ‘out out’ ou it with confidence.
Here at Willow & Eve you can get a ‘new to you’ preloved party look at affordable prices while also helping to protect our planet. Both our stores in Rus ngton and Arundel have an offer of gorgeous, glamorous occasion wear to take you through the fes ve season and into the New Year.
We also have a selec on of luxury cashmere and cosy knitwear to snuggle up in style over the Twixmas period. Cardigans rule this season, bu on up and tucked into denim for day, so , sumptuous or metallic crochet for evening If you’d like to consign your quality clothing or accessories during December, do read our ‘Sell with us’ sec on on our website, www.willowandeve.com, to determine if your items fit our criteria. If sold we pay our clients 40 per cent of the agreed selling price. Willow & Eve are based in Sea Lane, Rus ngton and River Road, Arundel.
A very busy summer for the Lions
The Li lehampton and District Lions have been raising funds to support local causes by a ending summer fairs in East Preston, Worthing and Middleton, as well as weekly bookstalls in Rus ngton and suppor ng Love Local and Screen on the Green in Li lehampton. We were par cularly pleased to support the Armed Forces Day on the seafront.
We held a summer lunch and entertainment for senior ci zens in Li lehampton and the surrounding areas if you know someone who would appreciate an invita on, please let us know and a quiz that raised funds for the local RNLI, as well as organising the popular Rus ngton Charity Street Fair, this year in aid of Blind Veterans. We have supported lots of local charity quizzes, even winning one!
We are an ac ve group involved in many local events, such as helping with marshalling the Mewsbrook Park Easter Egg Hunt and Remembrance Day services.
One of our most important roles is suppor ng the local food banks, collec ng and distribu ng provisions to the local centres. In addi on, we purchase essen als and distribute them locally.
Suppor ng the new Arun Youth Project with their request for a gaming console was a pleasure.
As we move away from summer, we are planning the distribu on of Christmas gi parcels and our ever‐popular Christmas Gro o. Father Christmas will also be on tour, details of which will be available on Facebook soon.
We want to help support local worthy causes and individuals. Did you know we also cover Ferring, Arundel, Barnham, Angmering and Yapton and are keen to get even more involved in these areas?
We are always looking for new members, and we have monthly social events, for example, meals, theatre visits, quizzes and even a tour of the local recycling centre! If you can spare a few hours a month and are interested in joining us, please get in touch. Message us via Facebook, call us on 03458332748 or email li lehamptonlions@gmail.com.
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Pride & Prejudice
Rus ngton Players are proud to present the premiere of a new adapta on of the highly popular ‘Pride & Prejudice’ by Jane Austen. Adapted by our very own Nadya Henwood, it stays true to the original book, which is loved by so many as the greatest love story between the independent‐minded Elizabeth Bennet and the enigma c Mr. Darcy.
Nadya also wrote and directed a ‘Po ed’ version for the Worthing Theatre Trail this year and that script has been accepted for publica on by Lazy Bee Publishing. She is also currently in discussion with the organisers of the annual Jane Austen Fes val in Bath, who are considering pu ng it on as part of their events next year, marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.
Playing at the Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton, from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th November at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm). Tickets are £12 each and are on sale now from www. cketsource.co.uk/rus ngtonplayers or call Jill on 07546 306438 (no booking fee). They are also available on the door, subject to availability.
For more details about the Rus ngton Players, go to www.rus ngtonplayers.org.uk
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New service for people with hearing loss
in Rus ngton
RNID, the charity suppor ng people who are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus, has launched an exci ng new service in Rus ngton. The charity is providing, free, monthly drop‐in sessions for people with hearing loss, enabling people to access essen al hearing aid maintenance, get a free hearing check, and learn about hearing aid apps and connec ng hearing aids to your phone.
At the sessions, volunteers can clean hearing aids, provide new ba eries and tubing, and informa on on managing hearing loss and nnitus.
RNID are suppor ng West Sussex and Brighton NHS audiology departments who have helped train the charity’s volunteers. The volunteer team has a rich range of lived experience and hearing loss knowledge, including Bri sh Sign Language users.
Sessions are taking place every third Friday of the month 2pm to 4pm at the Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane Car Park, Rus ngton, BN16 2NW (at the back of Waitrose, free three‐hour parking in supermarket car park).
Rachael Beech, Service Manager for South and Central England, said: “We are really pleased to launch this new, free service, in collabora on with audiology, to support people with hearing loss in Brighton and West Sussex.
“The venues we’ve chosen are at the heart of our communi es and all have great accessibility. If you or a loved one have any concerns about your hearing, please drop in and our friendly volunteers will be happy to help you”.
To find out more, contact Lyndsay McCrickard at 07484 411 836 or visit www.rnid.org.uk
RNID
RNID is the na onal charity suppor ng the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus.
Currently, one in three adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus.
RNID’s free online hearing check takes three minutes and can be done in the comfort of your own home. It isn’t the same as a full hearing test, but it’s a reliable way to find out if you need one. If the check suggests you might have hearing loss, you’ll also receive a le er to take to your GP to explain the results.
If you, or someone close to you, are deaf, have hearing loss or nnitus and need free confiden al and impar al informa on and support, please contact RNID. We are open 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
For more informa on about RNID email contact@rnid.org.uk, call 0808 808 0123 or go to www.rnid.org.uk
East Preston Christmas Tree Fes val
St Mary’s Church, 13th—15th December
The sparkle‐tas c event that is East Preston’s Christmas Tree Fes val is almost upon us. Thousands of visitors have enjoyed the St Mary’s Church’s previous Christmas Tree Fes vals, but if you’ve never been before, what can you expect to enjoy this me?
Each tree’s sponsor, whether a local business or organisa on, is preparing to adorn their fir at the church in a fi ng and unique manner including the All about Magazines, who will be decora ng their tree with mini‐magazines. There will be plenty of extra mini‐magazines for visitors to take home to add to their tree.
But as well as the dozens of decorated trees lining the ancient aisles all the way up to and around the altar, there will be plenty going on in the pews with various stalls and ac vi es. Plus you can buy some raffle ckets and stand a chance of winning one of many amazing prizes, including dona ons from The Seaview, Wiston Estate, and Brennan & Cha erton Estates. And there are hundreds of prizes in the tombola too, including many donated by Ferring Nurseries.
One of the most popular parts of the fes val is when the children’s choir from East Preston Junior School come to sing. This year, they’ll be flexing their vocal chords at 2pm on Friday, 13th December. With so many parents, grandparents, carers etc. expected to a end, it’s probably best to get there early!
Why not arrive in me to have a light lunch in the adjacent Spire Room, where refreshments will be served throughout the fes val, including tea, coffees and delicious cakes?
Talking of pupils, a compe on took place at East Preston Junior School to create a poster for this year’s fes val. Dozens of brilliant entries were received, but there can only be one winner, so congratula ons to Lucie Schlich!
Lucie wins a £25 gi voucher and has the honour of turning on the fes val lights at the Big Switch‐on on the eve of the fes val. The runner‐up was Danielle Dyra, who wins £10 worth of vouchers to spend at the fes val. Look out for the winning poster in and around East Preston adver sing the fes val.
Meanwhile, we’ve had word from an elf via the Tinsel Telegraph that Father Christmas will be popping into the fes val, so that’s something li le ones probably won’t want to miss.
Of course, such a big event requires its own army of elves, or “fes val makers”, so if you fancy being one of this friendly, welcoming team, maybe helping with refreshments, the raffle, stewarding or the tombola, there’s s ll me to email friendsofstmarysep@gmail.com
Plus, here’s a top p for all fes val visitors: please bring plenty of cash, including coins, as the church only has a couple of card payment machines.
But if your digital muscles are twitching, why not make a dona on to this year’s Christmas Tree Fes val now by following the link via this QR code?
This year’s Christmas Tree Fes val runs from 13th to 15th December from 10am to 6pm and from 11.30am on 15th at St Mary’s church in Vicarage Lane, East Preston. You are all warmly invited to this awesome arboreal event!
Angmering South Downs Rotary
Three years old and growing
From our launch in Angmering and East Preston in 2021, we have plans to show that our style of Rotary is neither boring nor formal and to change some of the myths and mystery about Rotary.
Our new club, Angmering South Downs Rotary, is centred in both villages. Find us at the Spo ed Cow in Angmering and at The Bri sh Legion Club in East Preston. We have been delighted to receive such friendly welcomes in both places.
As a friendly group of all ages, perhaps best‐known for fundraising, we have also mucked in on various events working with Angmering in Bloom plan ng out spring bulbs and with the new Men in Sheds team at East Preston, where our guys joined in to build their workshop in the village. We moved on to marshalling parking for a me with Worthing Rugby Club, sponsoring a students from Angmering School on a Young Leaders Course last summer and a team of young footballers on their trip to France for a successful youth tournament.
We’ve helped out with lots of village ac vi es, such as the Angmering Christmas events and the Christmas Fayre at Angmering‐on‐Sea. We
followed up with help at East Preston Carnival. We also partnered with the Worthing Rotary Club for their annual Carnival and we ran two local pre‐loved clothes sales, which were very popular. So, we have had much going on.
Our environmental projects are important, too. We have provided or planted crocus bulbs each year to mark Rotary’s efforts with its End Polio Now campaign and have pushed to help locally and further afield with projects for flood relief in India and humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
On the lighter side, we launched the Angmering Picnic this summer and hope for a repeat next year. We had our second anniversary for running coffee mornings to support Macmillan nurses. This summer Jeremy, a club founder member, walked the half‐marathon across Seven Sisters from Alfriston to Eastbourne to raise £1,100 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
For ourselves, from 12 members at the start to 27 members now, we have a monthly supper mee ng and enjoy darts nights, croquet for beginners, bowling challenges and, of course, quiz nights, theatre trips to London and short stays in France.
Boring? Rarely! Fun? Very o en! And we’re looking forward to Christmas and a New Year of new ac vi es.
Plas c Pollu on Crisis
The world is currently facing a plas c pollu on crisis, the effects of which are being felt everywhere, including here in West Sussex. Did you know that worldwide one million plas c drinking bo les are purchased every minute, while up to 5 trillion single‐use plas c bags are used every year.
When it comes to disposing of that plas c, only 9% of all plas c waste ever produced has been recycled. About 12% has been incinerated, while the rest — 79% — has accumulated in landfills or the natural environment.
Plas cs in our oceans effect wildlife with dolphins, seals and turtles mistaking plas cs for food or becoming entangled. But it isn’t just wildlife that is affected, ny plas c par cles have been found in the majority of the world’s tap water, while 1 in 3 fish caught for human consump on contains plas c.
At the moment we don’t know what the long‐term effects are of plas c in our bodies.
In total, half of all plas c produced is designed to be used only once then thrown away. While many plas cs can be recycled, it is best to try to reduce the amount of plas c manufactured. When manging the use of plas cs preven on is the first and most important step. The good news is that steps have already been taken to reduce the amount of single‐use plas cs in the UK. You may have no ced that plas c straws have largely been replaced with paper ones, or that plas c cutlery in supermarkets has been replaced with wooden alterna ves.
However, there are s ll many single use plas cs in use across the country from takeaway coffee cups to fruit and vegetable packaging, and shampoo bo les to bubble wrap.
There are many things we can do individually to reduce our use of plas cs. You can help by taking a moment to think, do I really need that or is there a plas c‐free alterna ve?
Next me you are at the supermarket, perhaps you could pack your bananas directly into your trolley without a plas c bag. Like many fruits and vegetables, bananas already have a disposable protec ve skin meaning a plas c bag is unnecessary. Or maybe next me you have a coffee you could sit in or take a reusable cup to avoid using a disposable one.
If we all make these small choices to reduce our plas c use, we can encourage business to reduce the amount of plas c they use in their products. So why don’t you make your West Sussex Climate pledge and help us to #passonplas c today?
Lee Cullen
Proprietor of The Quill, Rus ngton
We are a small, independent, local bar that prides itself on working with local breweries, drink suppliers, musicians and other businesses in the area to bring a different social offering to Rus ngton. The Quill has only been open for ten months, but from the moment we opened the doors it has been incredibly well received by the people of Rus ngton. We have been overwhelmed by the support and regular customers that come and see us and we pride ourselves on being friendly, welcoming and somewhere people can come and enjoy a drink and meet friends. The hospitality industry is not my background and I had never worked behind a bar, so the idea to open The Quill was a bit of an impulse decision and leap into the unknown in all honesty. However, my late grandparents Anne and Frank Cullen owned The Gratwick Arms in Li lehampton, so you could say there is something in the blood! I think they would be very proud to see me behind a bar now and would definitely be regulars.
What do you like best about Rus ngton?
We have a wonderful thriving village full of independent businesses. We live and work near the beach and we have a wonderful community of local people who all help and support each other. I think we are quite unique and feel lucky to be part of it.
How long have you lived in or around Rus ngton? I was born in Germany, but we came back to live in Rus ngton as a young child, so I have been here most of my life.
What is your favourite local restaurant? Definitely La Cucina. Their food is the best and you always get a wonderful, personal service from all of the team in there.
What is your favourite piece of music? I do like a bit a Genesis.
What is your favourite journey? A few years ago, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to skipper a yacht round to Spain. Heading through the Bay of Biscay in a small vessel with only one other crew member is not for the faint ‐hearted. Being miles away from land, in the pitch black with 20 plus waves pushing you through was certainly an experience. The sky was like something I had never seen before and the stars were so bright with no light pollu on. I also got to see so many whales and dolphins.
What is your proudest spor ng achievement? I am very compe ve and used to compete at quite a high level in triathlon. I used to train with the team GB squad and had hoped to go to the next level. Unfortunately, a long‐term injury took that opportunity away but I am very proud of how far I came during that me.
What do you do in your spare me? Since opening The Quill last year, alongside doing my day job with my carpentry and joinery business, there isn’t a lot of me at the moment. I s ll do try to go sailing when I can, go up onto the south downs with my wife and dogs and I am also a long‐standing crew member at Li lehampton RNLI sta on.
What/who is the greatest love in your life? My wife and my two German Shorthaired Pointers! What is your most memorable learning experience? I was never very academic at school, which, unfortunately, led to me being a bit disrup ve. I was taken out of school for three days a week to go into the work place and it was just my luck that I got sent to Cooper Joinery in Rus ngton. John and Phil Cooper gave me such an amazing opportunity and all the founda ons to learn my skills and trade.
What would your mo o be? Always be honest, kind and fair and treat others how you would wish to be treated yourself.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? We only get one shot at life, things can change in the blink of an eye, so embrace the moment and appreciate everything and everyone around you and don’t stand for any nonsense.
The Rus ngton border with Li lehampton
by Rus ngton Historian Graeme Taylor
In the year 1287, a par cularly vicious storm swept away a great strip of the Rus ngton coastline and from 1301 – 1330 the Arundel Estates included a ferry at Rus ngton and another at Hampton, each paying 12d every Michaelmas.
It is believed that between 1287 to 1509 the mouth of the River Arun was at Mewsbrook. In 1509, the mouth was closed wholly or par ally in a storm, by the shingle being swept into it.
The Arun forced its own exit into the sea about midway between Mewsbrook and the present mouth of the river. A er the diversion of the Arun to the present mouth c. 1628, this older waste course became Waste of the Manor, and was enclosed, on 3rd May 1839. Sea Road between Rus ngton and Li lehampton was laid down in 1830, under the terms of the Ferry Act of 1824 and its maintenance was the responsibility of the Ferry Trustees.
When you look at parishes there is a difference between the parish boundary and the civil parish boundary. The civil parish boundary can change as o en as the councils like normally when new roads, houses or shops are built.
The western parish border has not changed since before the great storm of 1287 with what is now Li lehampton Wave and Mewsbrook Park being in Rus ngton.
There have only been two changes to the western civil parish border. Firstly, on 1st April 1933 when Li lehampton Urban District Council made the decision to give part of Rus ngton to Li lehampton, I presume as part of a deal to build the houses known as Poet’s Corner and other roads leading to the beach. Even the Rus ngton Convalescent Home became part of Li lehampton.
The second change came in the early 1960s when all the land taken in 1933 was returned
to Rus ngton with the excep on of Mewsbrook and the land to the east of the miniature railway including Li lehampton Wave.
Mewsbrook House (built in 1870) became the Rus ngton Towers Hotel (see picture with Ockenden’s vans) and was situated just north of where the Li lehampton Wave now is.
The vans were parked on the grass of the car park. The hotel was gu ed by fire in 1935. It was hoped to build a new hotel on the site in the early 1970s, but, workers taking borings to find foo ngs were astonished to find only blue river mud to a depth of some 30 feet, so the rebuilding idea was abandoned, and the remainder of the hotel was finally demolished. My friends and I would o en play around these remains and the swamps, woods, and cornfields nearby when we were young. The border then goes north crossing The Whapple, between Tennyson Avenue and White Horses Way, to the west of Henry Avenue, Byron Road, Walders Road, and Wendy Ridge and can be seen clearly as a ditch in the brickfields.
It then runs due north from here to Worthing Road to the west of Boundary Co ages. If you walk along the eastern path of Brookfield Park, the border is the deep ditch on your right‐hand side. This waterway would have run all the way down this border to Mewsbrook and the sea in years gone by.
Li lehampton
Ladies Probus Club
We are a group of about 40 ladies who enjoy a monthly mee ng in convivial company and with a delicious lunch (we have to admit that the dessert trolley is only for special occasions) followed, usually, by a speaker. The talks cover a variety of topics and we welcome sugges ons from members.
We are also hoping to start a monthly Coffee Morning in the autumn as well as other social ac vi es ‐ and encourage our members to share their ideas.
We meet at Ham Manor Golf Club, Angmering, on the fourth Friday of each month.
This year, we celebrated our 40th Birthday with li le mementoes for our members. We also had lunches for Diwali, Burns Night, Chinese New Year and the King’s Corona on – all with suitably themed menus.
If you would like to learn more about us or join us for lunch, please contact Margaret, the Membership Secretary, preferably by email –daisypopslib@b nternet.com – so that she can send you some informa on about the club. Please include your phone number. If you would like to speak to Margaret, call 01903 787081. We look forward to hearing from you.
Angmering Twinning Association
This year marks the 48th of our twinning with Ouistreham Riva Bella, and we have enjoyed a variety of activities, including a most enjoyable French Evening at The Gun in Findon.
We celebrated the French national holiday of 14 juillet (Bastille Day) with a summer lunch as usual and successfully took part in the Inter Twinning Quiz with the associations from Bognor, Littlehampton and Rustington. The highlight of the year was a visit to our friends in Ouistreham in June to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D‐Day. Unfortunately, no one from the Parish Council was able to represent us at the official ceremony, but Twinning members went over ten days later and all the decorations and memorabilia were still on display. As Ouistreham, Sword Beach, was the main landing point of both French and British Commandos, it has always been an important element in our relationship, especially as three of our past members participated in that landing. We visited the new memorial at Ver‐sur‐Mer, where the silhouettes representing all those who died on 6th June were a poignant reminder of what the
combatants endured, especially as the weather was similar to that experienced in 1944. We also went to The D‐Day Experience at Carentan where the highlight was a nerve‐wracking reconstruction of the airborne invasion in a C‐47 flight simulator. We were also royally entertained to a dinner at the casino in Saint‐Aubin‐sur‐Mer on Friday evening.
We shall be receiving our French friends for a return visit in 2025. We are ‘twinned’ with families old and new – some for the first time this year, others who have been with the same family since 1980.
If you are interested in French life, history and culture, why not come along and find out more about us? Our focus is on establishing and maintaining a close relationship with French families and the community of Ouistreham. It is not necessary to speak French; our aim is to foster friendship and understanding between our two communities. We have members from many of the surrounding villages including East Preston and Rustington, so please do join us.
We have a coffee morning at The Spotted Cow in Angmering on the second Wednesday of the month every month (the next is on 13th November). Or come to our AGM, 6:45pm for 7pm start, on Monday 25th November in the King Suite at Angmering Village Hall, Station Road. Or for more information contact us at angmeringtwinning@gmail.com
Wai ng for take‐off in a C‐47 flight simulator
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Rus ngton Museum
Rus ngton Museum is full of ac vi es and talks this winter and they are all FREE! The talks are a fantas c way to find out more about an assortment of subjects. The recently installed temporary exhibi on goes back to school, with histories on the educa onal establishments of Rus ngton from the local Dame Schools to latest primary schools. Public par cipa on is encouraged in sharing school memorabilia from photos to uniform.
Forthcoming Talks:
Wednesday 20th November at 2pm – Behind the scenes of the BBC’s produc on of Pride and Prejudice, featuring photos by Robert Parker who was manager at Sudbury Hall where many scenes were filmed.
Wednesday 15th January at 2pm – Colin Bolton, archivist for the Rus ngton Players, explores the history of the village’s performing society.
Cra y Sessions:
Look out for our school holiday Cra y Sessions in October and February half‐term, when you can make a range of cra s to take home. Wednesdays in half‐term are for SEND families and children who need a quieter environment so booking is recommended as space is limited. SEND families are welcome on the other days too, but we cannot guarantee space.
For further informa on, please contact:
Tel: 01903 788478 Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm Email: museum@rus ngtonpc.org Facebook: @Rus ngtonMuseum Online: www.rus ngtonmuseum.org
Rus ngton WI A ernoon Tea a Success
On a windy a ernoon in August, 40 Rus ngton WI ladies gathered together for fun and to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice. Sumptuous sarnies, mul ple varie es of cakes and bakes topped off with tremendous sherry trifles, were all washed down with gallons of tea and the odd pple.
Great fun was had by all and £660 was raised in the process.
Never mind that it wasn’t quite dry, For the ladies of our WI Were determined to make Lots of sarnies and cake So the a ernoon tea would just fly!
There was cake, there was trifle and more Lots of sandwiches, fillings galore! In spite of the weather We all worked together Having fun raising funds by the score
By Beryl Korman, Honorary Secretary, Rus ngton WI
The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) was established in 1948 and is dedicated to producing top‐level musical performances for all. One of the UK’s finest regional community orchestras, the WPO is fortunate to perform and rehearse in the superb acous cs of the magnificent Worthing Assembly Hall, and is firmly rooted in its local arts scene. Alongside its regular season of six to eight concerts, the WPO is proud to collaborate widely with other organisa ons on a range of community‐based projects.
WPO members come from across the south coast area and include professional and semi‐professional musicians, students, keen local amateur musicians, and peripate c teachers. With a full‐strength membership of over 75 musicians, the orchestra is able to cover a wide repertoire, including major Classical and Roman c symphonies and concerts, as well as large‐scale 20th century orchestral works, and choral works with our partner local choirs.
As well as collaborating with major international soloists, the WPO is also dedicated to providing a pla orm for rising star young soloists and composers. It has well‐established links to the Munster Trust, the Worthing Music and Arts Fes val, and the Coulsdon and Purley Fes val. Since 2018, the WPO’s Composer‐in‐Residence scheme has ensured that the orchestra engages fully with cu ng‐edge new music.
Recent collabora ons have included a special outdoor concert celebra ng the late Queen Elizabeth’s Pla num Jubilee, two fully‐staged produc ons with The Merry Opera Company, and children’s workshops at Worthing’s Highdown Gardens. Future plans include collabora ve performances with the excellent Brighton16 Chamber Choir, with Worthing’s local professional Rainbow Shakespeare theatre company, and with English Youth Ballet.
Music Director, Dominic Grier, says: “During my ten years at the helm of this talented group of musicians, I have seen it grow in stature, developing a well‐jus fied reputa on for musical excellence and innova ve cultural engagement with the community it serves.
“All are welcome at our concerts, which are reasonably priced and include special deals for season booking, and for students and children. If you have never a ended a live orchestral performance before, you will hopefully be surprised by the friendly and unstuffy atmosphere at our events. If you are a regular concert‐goer we hope you will find something to savour in this season’s programmes”.
The WPO’s 2024‐25 season is open for booking now, via the Worthing Theatres and Museums Box Office. See the website www.wtm.uk, call 01903 206 206, or email: boxoffice@wtm.uk
For more informa on about the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra, and for a season overview, go to www.worthingphil.org.uk
New members wanted at Chess Club
Bognor and Arun Chess Club has just got a new season underway a er enjoying one of the most successful years in its history.
The club plays every Friday evening at The Bognor Club in Sudley Road, Bognor Regis — a highly pres gious chess‐playing venue. There is plenty of free parking and refreshments are available.
Players of all ages and abili es are catered for. Various tournaments are run throughout the season and there’s also plenty of opportunity to play friendly games.
The club is currently looking for new members and is offering prospec ve players a couple of free nights before deciding whether to join. Under 18s are expected to have a parent with them throughout the evening.
More experienced players are happy to go through their opponents’ games with them — this way players can improve their knowledge and become stronger compe tors.
Last season, Bognor won the Paul Watson Trophy, competed for by clubs throughout West and East Sussex.
The club’s highest‐ranked player, Jaimie Wilson, was a regular top board for Sussex, which won the na onal Minor Coun es tournament.
Full details are available online at www.bognorandarunchessclub.co.uk
Pictured: Peter Christmas, le , and Keith Davies, joint winners of the club’s summer tournament.
