All about Angmering June 2024

All about Angmering

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher:

Helen Holt

Editorials and Advertisements

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All About Angmering is independently published. 4,100 copies are distributed free through the door to homes in Angmering and Clapham.

Thank You

to all the businesses, the parish council office and the community centre who hold extra copies of the magazine. We would also like to thank all of the advertisers as without them, this magazine would not be possible.

July 2024 deadlines

Editorial submissions and advertising copy by 5th June. Finished artwork by 7th June.

Disclaimer

All about Angmering cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in the magazine. Please note that information is correct at the time of going to press.

As the weather begins to brighten up, it’s such a great  me to get out and enjoy yourselves. Join 4Sight Vision Support’s annual sponsored walk around the beau ful Angmering Park Estate on Saturday 8th June. Choose to follow a three or six‐mile route, both of which are fully accessible. You can even bring your dog on a lead.

St Barnabas’ Night to Remember is a celebratory night‐ me walk around Worthing on Saturday 13th July, star ng at 7pm, remembering the lives of family and friends who are no longer with us.

June is also the month of the East Preston Fes val which has many events and ac vi es, star ng 31st May to 9th June. There are also concerts, an ques fairs, car boot sales and an open day at Heene Cemetery. Please see our What’s On pages or our website for more details. Thanks to the Na onal Garden Scheme for the front cover photo of Foxwood Barn near Arundel.

Enjoy the month of June and fingers crossed we will see some sun.

Helen and the All about Magazines team

Not The Television Again!

Pier Road Coffee & Art at the Old Bank (the old Barclays Bank Building) have a monthly menu of events to get you away from the television and meet new people.

Each month, the gallery changes their artwork, which always means there’s something new from the exhibi ng ar sts. With 90 per cent of the art coming from Sussex, you are seeing a great selec on of ar sts and their work, and if you purchase even just a card you are keeping the gallery and ar sts going.

The art is not the only a rac on each month either because there is a full range of ac vi es to a ract a cross‐sec on of people.

If you are a bookworm, but really struggle to find quality me to read, then why not join one of the Silent Reading Par es.

Every two weeks, turn up with your current book, grab a coffee and maybe some cake, find a chair (get in early for a prime spot), chat briefly to those you sit with and then Mike will switch on the relaxing sounds of classical, jazz and soundtrack music for you to ease into your book. Enjoy a solid couple of hours of relaxing and reading on the weekly hump day!

If, of course, you are looking for something a li le louder then the Vinyl Listening Party could be the what your ears need! Twice a month you are invited to turn up with some vinyl (singles or albums), tell Mike, who DJs the evening, what to play and everyone sits back to enjoy each others tunes. Some mes the selec ons come with li le stories of why par cular tracks have been chosen. It’s a very eclec c range of music from all the decades, allowing you to rediscover old gems or hear something new.

Every two months there’s also a local open mic poetry evening. This fun and interes ng event allows local poets to deliver some of their current work. You can come along and just listen, you do not have to be a poet!

If ge ng to know people is important, there are also social evenings, which are basically like going to the pub but without the alcohol. Pop along to meet other customers and chat about anything you want except poli cs and religion which are banned in the gallery! The gallery likes to create a relaxing and cosy, chilled environment.

If you're looking for something to challenge the mind then you can join the board games, escape room or quiz evenings. It doesn't ma er if you want to come alone, in pairs or as a group. The gallery can join you with others so you can play. The board games evenings offer classics like Cluedo, Monopoly, and Scrabble, as well as new masters such as Ticket To Ride, Patchwork and many others. You are welcome to bring your own games, too!

There are a range of other events, too, such as Arundel Gin Tas ng, Langham Brewery ‐ Meet The Maker, Andy Cro s ‐ Paul Weller’s bass player o en plays some live sessions, and, there are tas ng evenings, such as a Taste of Sussex, which allows you to try some of the locally produced food and drink.

Some of the ac vi es have a charge, others are free, but the expecta on is to purchase a drink.

All the events need booking in advance. You can pop into the gallery at 71 High Street, Li lehampton or follow them on Facebook.

Local Students Shine

in Work Experience Week

with Co‐Founder of Blue Billboard Jus n Howard

Angmering School students Rosie Bowman, Ellie Honeywood, Mel Terry, and Maddie Longley seized a unique opportunity last week as they embarked on a work experience journey alongside Jus n Howard, Co‐Founder of Blue Billboard and an esteemed figure in the adver sing industry.

Their task? To collaborate with four different companies, Baked, West End Gallery, Type40, and Paint Pot to cra compelling adver sements.

The culmina on of their efforts now adorns The Guildbourne Centre in Worthing, cap va ng passersby with their crea vity and dedica on.

The students’ involvement marks a significant achievement, showcasing both their talent and the invaluable real‐world experience gained through this hands‐on project. Their contribu on not only highlights their poten al but also strengthens the bond between educa on and industry, paving the way for future opportuni es.

A hear elt thank you extends to Jus n Howard from Blue Billboard for providing this opportunity and to Baked, West End Gallery, Type40, and Paint Pot for their collabora on, underscoring the power of partnership in fostering growth and innova on within our community.

Angmering’s Allotments

By Neil Rogers‐Davis

Various acts of Parliament in the 19th Century forced local authori es to provide allotments for their communi es. But it was the establishment of parish councils in 1894 that gave teeth to the 1887 act and saw the establishment of allotments expand across England.

By 1896, Angmering had witnessed the establishment of two significant allotments.

The first, known as the Steyne, was located where the Cumberland Road estate stands today, east of Water Lane. This allotment, spanning one and a half acres, was rented by the Angmering Parish Council (APC) from the Somerset family, prominent local landowners. Most of the plots on the Steyne measured 10 rods (about 300 square yards) and cost 5s 10d a year to rent (approximately £44 today).

The Steyne’s name means stoney place, which affirms councillor and historian Edwin Harris’s cri cism of the land, describing it as “without doubt, almost the worst acre in the parish. It has a violent slope to the north, it is bordered with trees, and it is filled with roots and stones”.

In 1907, APC rented a further three‐quarters of an acre from the Somersets on adjoining land. The allotments remained there un l the 1960s when the Somersets sold it for the construc on of houses.

The second allotments in place by 1896 don’t appear to have had an official name. They were situated north of the small St Wilfrid’s RC cemetery off Arundel Road, on land where the Bewley Road estate is located today. These allotments were provided by the Duke of Norfolk, with no involvement from the APC. There are no records of the rents paid for the allotment plots or to whom, but it probably went to an agent of the Duke or maybe the priests at St Wilfrid’s.

Recent anecdotes suggest that plot sizes may not have followed the na onal pa ern. Some were huge, enabling one plot tenant in the mid‐20th Century to not only grow vegetables but also keep pigs, cows and chickens.

Like the Steyne allotments, these, too, were sold for housing in the 1960s.

The only remaining allotments we have today are those at the end of Honey Lane, off the High Street, which the Somerset family s ll owns. APC first rented these from the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries in September 1918. The 4.143‐acre site (see plan) had been requisi oned from the Somerset family during WWI for agricultural purposes. However, the Board relinquished the land the following year, and APC signed a new leasing agreement with the Somersets. It was originally known as the Co rells Allotments, believed to have been named a er a 14th‐century man called Richard Coterel, who owned or was a tenant of that land.

During World War II, the Honey Lane site came into its own in the na onal ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign, which aimed to boost food produc on. However, a er the war, the use of allotments declined. Yet, a shi  has occurred with the advent of the 21st Century. As leisure me increases and the demand for fresh produce grows, the decline in allotments has halted, and the number of people interested in ren ng them is rising again.

‘Fold’ debuts on BBC Introducing

By James Pacy, singer, songwriter, guitarist from Ferring.

I have always loved music. Ever since I could make a sound from my mouth, whether it was singing in the car on the way to primary school or not being able to stay quiet at the dinner table, the urge from within to sing has always been unstoppable.

I would enter every talent show I could as a kid just to sing my favourite song in front of people. Even if I didn’t always know the lyrics, I would do my best acapella version!

I have always been my most confident when I am on stage with a guitar in my hand. When I was in high school, I put down the guitar for a while, probably thinking I was ‘too cool’ for this. It was only a few years later, when I could see my dusty guitar staring at me from across my room that I picked it up again and played a rusty version of ‘The Man Who Can’t Be Moved’. It was safe to say, when I started playing, I was hooked once again.

helped me visualise the story of ‘Fold’, and together we created my first‐ever music video.

Since I released ‘Fold’, I have been met with an amazing reac on. It has had thousands of listens across all music pla orms all over the world. My personal highlight has to be being picked for Track of The Day by BBC Introducing Sussex and Surrey. It has started to feel like my dream is in reach, people are listening to the song and loving it, which is all I ever wanted for my music.

My journey has only just started, and I can’t wait to see if unfold. I have produced my new single ‘Double Take’ which will be coming out in June, with many others on their way. I made the mistake once of pu ng my guitar down and I won’t be making the same mistake twice. My short journey has taught me to never give up. If you are passionate about something, whatever it is, it is worth your  me and dedica on.

My debut song, ‘Fold’, came about through heartbreak. The only way I could process my emo ons at the  me was to put pen to paper and write everything down in the form of music. The main message of the song is that some mes, a er gambling with your heart, you have to Fold! When I wrote this song, the words were filled with feelings and emo ons. However, now when I look at ‘Fold’ and think about what it means to me, it means hope, passion and excitement.

A er wri ng ‘Fold’, I played it any chance I got, pub open mic nights, support gigs for my dad’s band and to any person who would give me a listen. In 2023, I made the decision to produce the song, with the dream of one day crea ng a music video and releasing it as my first single.

At the start of this year, I decided it was my year for music and to make my dreams become a reality. I reached out to a video producer who

You will be able to find my debut song ‘Fold’ on all main music streaming pla orms, and the video is on YouTube.

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The importance of having a Will cannot be overstated

If you die without a Will there is a risk that your estate will pass to family members that you dislike, to unknown family members, or to the government. By leaving a Will, you record your inten ons in a legal document allowing you to gi your estate to your intended beneficiaries.

If you have young children, you can protect them by naming legal guardians for their care with trustees to assist them in the event of your death.

If you are married, you can benefit your spouse with a gi from your estate and maximise the available inheritance tax exemp ons. If you are unmarried, you can ensure that your partner benefits from your estate (without including such provision, there is no guarantee that your partner will be protected ‐ there is no such thing as a ‘common law spouse’ under UK law). Having a Will removes any uncertainty rela ng to your assets and belongings. It allows you to include your funeral wishes and provides guidance to your family/friends at a difficult and emo onal me.

If you need any assistance or wish to make an appointment to discuss the prepara on of your Will or your current Will, please contact:

Sophie Careless‐Shore or Barbara Sykes on 01903‐784447 or email: scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk or bsykes@moyle.co.uk

Angmering Garage Sale Trail

The first Angmering Garage Sale Trail was held in the Summer of 2016 as an experimental community event. Over 60 Angmering proper es took part. The event was so well received that it has been held each summer since. This summer, the date is Sunday 30th June, 10am to 3pm.

Residents throughout Angmering, but not outside of it, set up stalls at their homes on the same day. Those who send in their details via the TAGST website (www.tagst.uk) are added to a trail map/list to help shoppers find them.

This year we are suppor ng St Barnabas House and collec ng a £5 dona on from each seller for inclusion in the map, via JustGiving. Full informa on about registra on and dona on is at www.tagst.uk/informa on‐for‐shoppers/

The map/list is made available on the website, on social media and a small number of printed ones can usually be picked up at Graham Bu Estate Agent in the village. The map will not be released un l the day before the event takes place.

Buyers come from near and far to walk and shop the trail, which is almost impossible to cover in its en rety in one day if you are planning to actually buy anything. Everyone gets talking and before you know it the day is over!

Addi onal informa on and support for both buyers and sellers can be found in the TAGST Facebook group.

It’s a great day where not only visitors get to see and meet Angmering, but we get to see our neighbours and meet locals, too!

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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:

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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.

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Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658.

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Thinking of Inves ng?

Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner

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In recent weeks we’ve seen both the FTSE and the Nikkei hit all‐ me highs. So does that mean they are due to crash?

Firstly, just because something peaks doesn’t mean it’s expensive. Japan’s previous high was in 1989 (over 30 years ago), so the recovery has taken a long me. If you got your ming wrong back then, you’ve been staring down the barrel of a 30‐year wait to see any growth on your hard‐earned cash. Equally, this new high doesn’t mean that investments are overpriced and something to automa cally ignore.

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At this point the weak Yen provides Japan with a valuable export posi on, strengthening its op ons on the interna onal stage. They are currently the fourth largest economy in the World behind China, the US and Germany, and strong growth forecasts could see them overtake the la er back into third.

Investments can o en be seen as brave, calculated, clever or even disastrous. The final judgement is only ever decided when you sell or cash out. Just because something seems high doesn’t mean it’s a bad investment choice. As much as these prices may shrink back down, there is an opportunity for them to creep up even higher too.

As an example, a standard loaf of white bread was £1.19 last year. This year, the same loaf is £1.39. As infla on comes down are we likely to see this daily staple reduce to its former price point or has it set a new benchmark for what we expect to pay? For investment purposes, the real ques ons should be about whether the bakery has become more profitable and therefore jus fies the higher share price.

Finally, remember there is a reason the regulator mandates that we remind you that the value of investments can fall as well as rise.

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Work starts soon on High Street, Angmering

The Westbrooke Developments Team

Work starts soon to upgrade the drainage and road surface to High Street, Angmering, BN16 4AW along with new kerbs, edgings and footpaths.

Westbrooke Developments Ltd is making the changes as part of its Meadow Gate development. Work is scheduled to start on 10th June 2024 and last for about 8 weeks, with High Street ini ally closed for a period of around 3 weeks to carry out the storm drainage upgrade work. The road will be closed between the hours of 9am and 4pm each day for the safety of the public and workforce, and open again outside of these hours.

The works have been med to minimise the impact on local residents, The Spo ed Cow Public House and local traffic as much as possible. The Spo ed Cow will be ‘Open for Business’ as usual throughout this period, and the contractor will make provision for pedestrian access wherever possible.

The part of High Street, leading to the public carpark at the end of High Street, the footbridge over the A280 and the circular path alongside the A280, leading to Harrison Crescent, will be closed to traffic between its junc on with Roundstone Lane/High Street, for the safety of the public and workforce.

Should the public need to contact the team, Westbrooke Developments Ltd can be contacted on 01903 202133, and if you have any problems with the temporary traffic management, this can be reported on 07534 354067 or 01444 220145.

Losing someone close to us is a painful and challenging experience. Our aim at H D Tribe is to make the whole funeral process as simple and as stress-free as possible for you, by offering a complete funeral service, ensured by H D Tribe’s long-established reputation for quality, dignity and reliability.

Carly joined the team in 2017 bringing with her almost 20 years’ experience within the funeral industry. She thrives on attention to detail and doing her very best for her families. She has 3 demanding children who keep her busy with motorbikes and horses when she isn’t at work. She has a passion for funky irregular choice shoes, be sure to check out her feet if you are in the office.

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Sunflower Memories Appeal

Jo was a teacher and a life‐long learner; a friend to many, who was always first on the dance floor and a mum of two sons – Jack and James. Jo kept diaries her whole life, was an avid reader and liked to knit and crochet.

Growing up in East Preston, she used to score her dad’s cricket matches and a love of the sport stayed with her throughout her life. She was also a rugby mum and music fan, who always thought of herself as a Mod, thanks to her love for The Jam and Paul Weller.

Jo lived with breast cancer for 16 years but a er her ini al diagnosis, she was able to enjoy many more adventures with her family – even cycling 600 miles from Bilbao in Spain to St Malo in France. That, and her crea vity, including wri ng journals and poems, helped Jo process her illness.

Jo’s husband, Mark, looked a er her full‐ me at home for three months but when she came to the end of her life, St Barnabas House was there to care for her and help the family say their goodbyes.

Jack and James believe that the nurses’ sugges on that they each say their goodbyes individually allowed their mum to die at peace.

They are sharing their story for St Barnabas House’s Sunflower Memories Appeal to support the hospice, so we can con nue to help other local families when they need us most.

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Improving your smile by

Peter Saner—Clinical Director

There’s a famous advert, which I’d love to share but for probable copyright reasons can’t, that shows a photo of a guy smiling with a missing tooth and says that den stry is important because that’s what you no ce in the photo. But what you don’t no ce is that he’s also missing an eyebrow. Nobody no ces it un l it’s pointed out. Google it.

Den stry is important. Losing a tooth can be life‐changing and many people hide their smile with a hand or don’t smile broadly at all because of something about their smile that they don’t like, a crooked or discoloured tooth, for example. Dental care is not just to keep you out of pain. One of the things we love to do is to set things right to release you to build new friendships, build your confidence and enhance your rela onships. We can’t do everything, but we can fix your teeth, so come and see us and tell us what bothers you and we’ll give you the op ons that are available.

Some mes, the answer is orthodon cs. Nowadays, it seems everyone on Instagram is ge ng teeth aligned in a straigh orward way with clear aligners. O en six months is all it takes to get the smile aligned.

Some mes the teeth have become discoloured. We rou nely use air polishing to remove staining as part of our hygiene appointments and this can drama cally improve things. However, if the teeth themselves are discoloured then professional whitening can change the colour of the teeth in a ma er of a few weeks.

In the normal course of things, teeth can get worn down or chipped. In these cases, they can be painlessly restored using composite materials to create a smooth and even smile. All this and much more, including implant replacements, crowns, and bridges where there has been more significant tooth loss. You don’t need to hide any more. We can help you to smile again.

Book an appointment at our Rus ngton Prac ce either online at www.abbotslodge.com or call us on 01903 783154 and we can discuss the op ons and find out what works best for you.

See the photos above of a recent treatment that one of our den sts, Yanni, has completed, which gives you some idea of how much things can change.

If you are closer to Ferring, we have amazing den sts there too, who can deliver the same incredible results. So, if you’re closer to this neighbourhood, then please do contact us here to find out more.

You can book an appointment online at www.ferringdental.co.uk or call us on 01903 246858.

What’s On in and around Angmering

Please add your events to our website http://allaboutmagazines.co.uk/add/event if you would like your event to appear in the ‘What’s On’ pages.

Friday 31st May ‐ Sunday 9th June ‐ mes vary East Preston Fes val (various loca ons)

Packed with a wide range of events and ac vi es to suit all ages and interests. For complete details of what’s on when, go to www.eastprestonfes val.co.uk

Sunday 2nd June ‐ 10:00 to 15:30

An ques and Collectors Fair (The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton)

This well‐established an ques and collectors fair is held on the first Sunday of every month. Entry £1. For more informa on, email silkroad@b nternet.com

Wednesday 5th June ‐ 18:30 to 21:30

Micro Scalextric Formula One Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way)

Scalextric racers of all ages are welcome to join in with the Formula One fun at Worthing HO Racing’s monthly mee ng. £3 adults, £2 under‐16s. For details: www.whoracing.org.uk

Thursday 6th June ‐ 09:00 to 09:15

D‐Day 80th Anniversary Flag Raising and Poem Reading (Outside Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

Join together for the raising of the D‐Day Flag of Peace and hear the Poem for Schools, D‐Day Heroes read by pupils from The Angmering School. The poem will also be read at 11am by the war memorial in the village square.

Friday 7th June ‐ 20:00

Bingo Night (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Way, Angmering)

Raising fund for the Community Centre. £8 entry includes 6 games, a jackpot game and tea and coffee. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Buy ckets in advance from the Centre. Contact 01903 773982, or email office@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk

Saturday 8th to Sunday 23rd June ‐ mes vary Worthing Fes val (various loca ons)

A fes val of performing arts, comedy, family events and more. Find out what’s on when at www. meforworthing.uk/worthing‐fes val

Saturday 8th June ‐ 10:00 to 14:00

4Sight Vision Support Sponsored Walk (Angmering Park Estate)

Walk and raise funds to help provide support to West Sussex residents who are blind or partially sighted. Entrance fee £10, includes refreshments and a completion medal. For more info and to register, call 01243 838001 or email fundraising@4sight.org.uk

Saturday 8th June ‐ 19:30 to 22:00

Concert “The Armed Man” by Edwin James Festival Choir & Orchestra (Littlehampton United Church, 1 High Street, Littlehampton) Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D‐Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Raising funds for The Royal British Legion. Tickets £10 adults, £4 children available on the door. Or call 01243 584920 or 01243 582330.

Sunday 9 June 2024 ‐ 10:00 to 15:00

Car Boot Sale and Health Awareness Day (Angmering Medical Centre, Sta on Road)

The Coppice and Angmering Patients Group welcomes exhibitors and visitors. Refreshments will be available. Car pitches are £15. Contact Brian Fuller on 01903 339776 / 07905 556055 or email brilin1957@aol.com

Tuesday 11th June ‐ 19:15 to 20:45

Le XXème siècle (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

The Anglo‐French Circle’s talk is about Tintin! This welcoming group of Francophiles meet every second Tuesday of the month. All levels of French are welcome. Visitors £5 and if you are interested in attending, please email anglofrenchrustington@gmail.com

Thursday 13th June ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Worthing Heritage Festival ‐ Discover Your Ancestors (Chichester Room, Field Place, Worthing)

An illustrated presentation on how to research your family history by The Sussex Family History Group. Free admission. Free advice. To register, please email spi@sfhg.uk or go to www.sfhg.uk

Saturday 15th June ‐ 10:00 to 15:00

Paper Flower Wreath Workshop (Me le Studios, Roundstone Bypass)

£60 includes all materials, tui on and use of tools. Choice of colours and pa erns. Room for six people. For more informa on or to book, please contact allie.bond@b nternet.com

Tuesday 18th June ‐ 09:45 to 12:00

The Art Society Arun Talk ‐ Medieval Animals (The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rus ngton)

The talk this month is by art history lecturer Nicole Mezey. In stone, paint and wood, read moral lessons, presented with wit and mischief to mock man and his pretensions. Everyone is welcome. Guests £7 at the door.

Saturday 15th June 2024 ‐ 19:30 to 22:00

ACCA Quiz Night (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue )

Join the monthly quiz. Entry £5pp. Teams up to six people. A £60 cash prize to the winning team. Refreshments available to purchase but you can bring your own. Book your team in advance with the centre office, drop in or email office@angmeringcommunitycentre.org.uk

Monday 17th June ‐ 19:00 to 20:00

Online Safety and Cyber Security Presenta on (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)

Learn how to spot online fraud or cyber crime at this free event. Places are limited, so please book your place. Call 01903 772 124 or email admin@angmering‐pc.gov.uk or

Wednesday 19th June ‐ 14:30

Angmering Village WI (Angmering Village Hall, Sta on Road)

Join with members of Angmering Village WI and learn about the interes ng, albeit mysterious forma on of crop circles with guest speaker Andy Thomas. Visitors are always welcome.

Sunday 23rd June ‐ 14:00

Charity and fun a ernoon (The Clockhouse Bar, Sea Road, East Preston)

Stalls, a raffle, magic show for children, food, and a Ukrainian singing group! Bring family along and enjoy some cake at this charitable event organised by the Ukraine Group.

Tuesday 25th June ‐ 19:30

Film Show ‐ One Life (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue )

A true story, starring Anthony Hopkins, based on Sir Nicholas Winton, a young London broker who rescued over 600 children from Nazi‐occupied Czechoslovakia. Tickets available from the centre office, £7.50, cash or card accepted.

Thursday 27th June ‐ 14:00 to 15:00 Highdown Guided Tour (Highdown Rise, Worthing)

The tours, by Highdown staff and volunteers, give you a chance to discover the gardens’ rich heritage, origins, its creators and VIP visitors. £5pp (children under 12 go free). Book online www.highdowngardens.co.uk/guided‐tours/ Friday 28th June ‐ 19:30

The Legends Tribute Show (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue )

Kit Bradshaw performs songs by Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Queen, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, ABBA and more. Tickets £10 from the centre office. Refreshments available or bring your own.

Saturday 29th June ‐ 12:00 to 15:00

Fun Day at St Margaret’s Church, Angmering (Fletchers Field, Angmering)

A gi from the church to the village. Everyone is invited. Inflatables, cra s, tea cups, BBQ, treats, live music, face pain ng and more. Visit www.stmargaretsangmering.church

Saturday 29th June ‐ 10:30 to 17:00

Armed Forces Day (Li lehampton Seafront)

An ac on‐packed day featuring the Motorcycle Display Team and Armoured Vehicles, vintage military vehicles, a parade with veterans, cadets, scouts and bands, and lots more!

Saturday 29th June ‐ 18:00

The Angmering Chorale Summer Proms (St Oscar Romero Catholic School, Goring Street)

The choir will sing with the Swiss Gardens Primary School Choir an exci ng programme of music, including Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, and more! Tickets £10 general admission, £7.50 students available from www.wego ckets.com/event/617957

Fibre Dos and Don’ts

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT

Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition

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

We all know fibre is good for us. It has been found to help bulk your stools to relieve cons pa on, feed good gut bacteria, helps with weight loss, lower excess cholesterol, and may help balance blood sugar and insulin‐resistant diseases. However, ea ng too much fibre too quickly can also lead to more bloa ng, cons pa on, and create painful blockages throughout your diges ve tract. So here are some easy ways to increase your fibre intake without causing havoc.

Do:

 Hydrate first! Fibre absorbs fluids from your intes nes and colon in order to bulk your stools, so if you are dehydrated this will cause discomfort, pain, bloa ng and cons pa on. Sip about 2litres of room‐temperature water (not as teas or coffees) slowly through the day for at least a week before you increase fibre.

 50‐60% of each meal should consist of a variety of vegetables, fruit (with skin, organic), wholegrain, pulses, seeds and raw unsalted nuts (no peanuts).

 Soak nuts, seeds, pulses and wholegrains overnight (and rinse before ea ng/cooking) if you already suffer from chronic gut condi ons.

Don’t:

 Don’t go too fast, especially if you are nowhere near that 50% mark. Increase gradually, while you slowly increase water intake.

 Avoid dried fruits or fibre supplements. The former are very high in sugar and the la er can interfere with absorp on of medica ons and can contain unhealthy ingredients.

If in doubt, contact me, Nathalie Sansone , the ‘Gut Whisperer’.

The East Preston Village Fes val 2024

Friday 31st May to Sunday 9th June

“Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside!” Join in the seaside fun at this year’s East Preston Fes val, beginning with the Community Fete on Saturday 1st June, where there will be charity stalls, games, Punch & Judy, the Bubble Pop Man, children’s rides and, between 2pm and 3pm, the East Preston Ukulele Band.

On Sunday 2nd June the Big D‐Day Lunch is being held to mark the 80th Anniversary of this historic event. As well as on‐site food and drink stalls, there is a performance by the school choir, Zoe Hart’s disco and live music from Silhoue e, a vintage harmony trio who will be singing classic hits of the era.

The Parade on Saturday 8th June reflects the fes val theme ‘In the Sea, On the Sea, By the Sea’. Come and cheer on the floats, bands and costumed walking groups. The procession leaves Vicarage Lane at 1.15pm and travels along The Street, Sea Lane, Seaview Road, Sea Road and North Lane, arriving at Lashmar Road Recrea on Ground at approximately 2pm where Bill Coles tradi onal Funfair will be con nuing the carnival atmosphere.

Please note that Vicarage Lane will be closed to all but residents’ traffic in both direc ons between 11am and 1.30pm and that other road closures will apply during the procession. See the website for more informa on www.eastprestonfes val.co.uk

On Sunday 9th June have a great family day out at the Fes val Fun Dog Show in the morning, hosted by sports presenter John Inverdale, followed by the Party on the Green in the a ernoon. Star ng at 1.30pm with a performance by the Encore Choir, there will be food and drink outlets, a Pimms & Prosecco tent and live music from local band Bus n’ a Groove. At approximately 1pm, the Fes val Grand Prize Draw will take place, so don’t forget to have your  ckets ready for the chance of winning a fabulous prize.

As well as commi ee‐led events, throughout the 10 days, many local groups organise events to raise funds or awareness for their own causes. Please support the Baytree Club Coffee morning which provides regular Friday lunch for

the local elderly; find out more about living with diabetes from Jane Chaffer, co‐founder of Dizzy; visit the flower show ‐ proceeds go to the Sussex Kidney Trust; book a table for an a ernoon tea in aid of the NSPCC; treat yourself to Cuppa & Cakes and help St Barnabas House Hospice; enjoy a ‘nau cal brunch’ with the Friends of St Mary’s Church; swing along to a jazz a ernoon at Green Willow.

All events are listed in the Fes val programme. Pick one up from East Preston Shops or view it online at www.eastprestonfes val.co.uk Tickets for events are available from Buds ‘n’ Blooms, and Seaview Stores (but running out fast). Keep up‐to‐date with the latest news on the website or follow the fes val on Facebook.

Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all  mes during fes val events.

£100,000 Charity Giveaway

The David Hunt Trust, is pleased to announce, as per last year, that the trust has the sum of £100,000 to donate to smaller chari es and community projects based in East and West Sussex. As last year was such an outstanding success, they have decided to try to make this an annual event. Trustee, Catherine Mackenzie, shares the details.

Grants will start at £500 and the largest will be £20,000. There will be 30 to 40 awards made in total.

All applica ons must be received by the end of July with a clear explana on of how the money will be used. The applica ons will be considered by a panel of judges and the successful applicants will receive their grant in the autumn. It is hoped that we will hand out the awards to the successful applicants at the pres gious Ham Manor Golf Club, which provided the venue for last year’s inaugural ceremony. Refreshments will be served.

About The David Hunt Trust

David formed his charitable trust in 2010, star ng it with some of the money from the sale of his business in Surrey and re ring to the Sussex Coast. I, Catherine, David’s partner, became a trustee and helped him set up the charity. Over the past 14 years he has donated considerable sums to numerous chari es and supported local people raising money for their community projects. David was voted for and awarded Worthing and Arun Community Star of the Year in 2012 for his generosity to local people in need. He is commi ed to his philanthropic work and was excited in 2023 to launch his new £100,000 giveaway as an annual community grant scheme, funds permi ng, for the people of Sussex.

Some of the 2023 award recipients:‐

 Cancer United awarded £10,000….. provides support to cancer sufferers

 Demen a Support awarded £5,000…. making a posi ve difference to people living with demen a

 Pethomer awarded £1,500…. commi ed to ending pet homelessness

 Rockinghorse awarded £5,000….. supports Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital

 Stonepillow awarded £1,000…. empowers homeless people to achieve their independence and wellbeing

 West Sussex Mind awarded £2,000…. supports people with mental health issues and campaigns to improve services.

 Worthing Mencap awarded £10,000… champions the rights of, and provides support to people with learning disabili es.

 4Sight awarded £2,815…. enables people with sight loss to remain independent.

Plus numerous other worthy winners.

David, 86, is s ll ac ve in the organising of the day‐to‐day needs of the Trust, despite having a spinal cord injury and using a wheelchair.

Apply for an applica on form by email to the David Hunt Charitable Trust at dhfounda on2020@aol.com or by le er c/o Jules Cha erton of Brennan and Cha erton 113 Sea Road, East Preston, BN16 1NX

Event lis ngs go live for Worthing Fes val ‘24

Bookings are now live for more than 100 events covering music, art, heritage, comedy and family entertainment that have been registered as part of this year’s Worthing Fes val. Local crea ves, businesses and community groups have jumped on board the town’s summer me celebra on of arts and culture, which runs from 8th to 23rd June.

This will be the second Worthing Fes val, with the first hosted last June. It’s es mated that the debut fes val brought more than 14,000 visitors to the town over the nine days.

Along with the support of local ar sts, performers and businesses, the fes val’s organisers have been working to ensure this year’s fes val, as well as future installa ons, con nue to develop beyond its successful first ou ng.

The Worthing Fes val was inspired through conversa ons between Worthing Borough Council and the town’s arts community, who were looking for a way to celebrate the wealth of local crea ve talent. A mul ‐arts fes val was decided upon and brought to life by Time for Worthing, the council’s official tourism arm. Following the inaugural fes val, it was decided to make this year’s celebra on longer to allow more events to take place and provide event organisers with the opportunity to spread their performances or ac vi es out.

To address feedback from last year, colourful fes val‐themed bun ng and banners are being produced to support this and future fes vals with a greater in‐town presence.

Once the fes val is well established, it’s hoped that, moving forward, the local crea ve community will own and develop it further.

Gravity and Levity performing their aerial show ‘Why’ on Worthing Prom

Cllr Rita Garner, Worthing’s cabinet member for culture and leisure, said: “We’d like to thank everyone who has got involved with the fun and registered an event as part of Worthing Fes val ‘24. Now we need everyone to come out, support local talent and business and enjoy everything that Worthing has to offer. June can’t come soon enough!”

To see the events list and find out more about this year’s Worthing Fes val, visit www. meforworthing.uk/worthing‐fes val

For the latest details on the Worthing Fes val, follow its new dedicated social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.

Chocolate Sorbet

Lighter than ice cream, and dairy and gluten free

Prep me: 15 mins.

Freezing me: 3‐4 hours plus chilling me

Serves: 4‐6

Ingredients:

100g good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) broken into pieces.

100ml filtered or mineral water

60g cocoa powder

For the sugar syrup:

250ml filtered or mineral water

150g caster sugar Method

Prepare the sugar syrup by placing the sugar and water into a saucepan. Bring to the boil without s rring and leave to simmer un l the sugar crystals have dissolved (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat.

Melt the dark chocolate in a heat‐proof bowl suspended over a saucepan of just‐simmering water. When it has melted, add the 100ml water and reheat un l warm. Whisk in the cocoa, then add the melted chocolate, whisking together un l smooth.

Let the mixture cool then chill it by placing the bowl of sorbet mixture over a bowl of water filled with ice cubes. S r occasionally but don’t let any water splash into the sorbet mix. For the smoothest results, churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker un l ready.

If you don’t have an ice cream maker then place the mixture in a shallow bowl and freeze it in the coldest part of the freezer. Take it out every hour and whisk it to break up the ice crystals. Made this way it will have a slightly more granular texture, but it will s ll be delicious.

Remove from the freezer about 20 minutes before serving.

The Why of Weeds by

Rachel Leverton

Some gardeners say that a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. But is any unwanted plant really a weed? Is an apple tree seedling a weed? Are the random aquilegia or California poppies so ening my stone paths weeds? Plants have one goal: to live long enough to reproduce. So some mes these plants show up in areas they’re not welcome. These plants are not technically weeds, though we might decide to treat them as such.

Then there are the plants that we know as conven onal weeds, such as dandelions. Some are annuals, which live their whole life cycle in one year, and persist through a legacy of thousands of seeds, germina ng everywhere. Dandelions are actually perennials. They are persistent plants that love open lawn, growing into a big leafy mass with their characteris c bright yellow flowers. They also spread tens of thousands of seeds around to ensure that there are plenty more to come next year. The thing about a plant like dandelions and this is true for many of our labelled perennial weeds, such as ne les is that bees and other insects love them, so they are wonderful for biodiversity. Why DO plants show up where they’re not supposed to be?

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Nature abhors a vacuum’? It’s the concept that emp ness or nothingness runs counter to the laws of nature. Space must be filled with something, and weeds have embraced this concept wholeheartedly.

The sparsely planted landscaped garden and the heavily planted plot with barely any room between plants are garden styles at opposite ends of the spectrum. The first readily invites weeds to fill the empty spaces, but they are easy to see and remove. The second, which I favour, makes it difficult for weeds to germinate. But when they sprout – and they will it takes a keen eye and some effort to remove them. I’m not diligent with this because the odd weed is less no ceable among all the other plants, and they are good for insect life. Neither garden is correct. The more natural landscape will ul mately be more sustainable with less weeding effort required. Happy gardening!

The Importance of Water in Our Gardens

and the Na onal Garden Scheme

Water is the lifeblood that supports all life on earth and is vital to any garden. The Na onal Garden Scheme and the WWT have partnered to promote a greater understanding of the importance of wetlands and water in nature and our gardens, sharing informa on on how to create mini‐wetlands in our gardens and conserve water in the increasingly hot summers.

With over 1,700 Na onal Garden Scheme gardens men oning water in their descrip ons, the importance of this life‐giving element is clear. From natural swimming ponds and stately rills to barrel ponds and water gardens in Belfast sinks, the variety of water in our gardens is inspiring. While water features provide fabulous depths to garden design, they also support a wide variety of water‐loving plants and a ract wildlife too.

There are many Na onal Garden Scheme gardens showcasing water in its myriad forms, here are just a few of the inspiring West Sussex gardens opening in June that you can visit.

Peelers Retreat, Arundel

70 Ford Road, Arundel, BN18 9EX

This inspira onal space is a delight, with plenty of areas to sit, relax, and enjoy delicious homemade teas. The grounds feature interlocking beds packed with year‐round colour and scent, shaded by specimen trees, an inven ve water feature with rill, a raised fish pond and a working Victorian fireplace.

Peelers Retreat is open 2‐5pm on Sat 8th, Tue 18th, Sat 22nd June; Tue 2nd, Sat 6th July; Tue 20th, Sat 24th Aug; Tue 3rd, Sat 7th, Sat 21st Sept; Sat 5th Oct. Admission £5, children free. Book on the Na onal Garden Scheme website at www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk garden/23227/ peelers‐retreat or pay on the day.

The Old Vicarage, Washington

The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS

The front of this three and a half acre garden is formally laid out with topiary, a wide lawn, mixed border and contemporary water sculpture. The rear features new and mature trees from the 19th Century, herbaceous borders, and stunning uninterrupted views of the North Downs. The Japanese garden with waterfall and pond leads to a large copse, stream, treehouse and stumpery. Self‐service light refreshments and picnics welcome.

The Old Vicarage is open 10am‐5pm every Thursday up to 10th October. Admission £7, children free. Tickets must be booked in advance at www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk/ garden/21793/the‐old‐vicarage

St Barnabas House , Goring

‐By‐Sea

2 Titnore Lane, Goring‐By‐Sea, BN12 6NZ J

Accompanied tours through the pa ent gardens will be held throughout the day. A er which, you’re free to take a relaxing wander through the hospice grounds, which has a variety of features, including a central courtyard garden like an exo c atrium with sea ng, water features, abundant foliage from tree ferns, magnolias and katsura trees, a large pond with fountain‐aerator that adds tranquillity with the sound of running water. In addi on, there’s a lavender maze, meadow beehives and a produc ve vegetable plot. There’s good disability access to the site, central courtyard, main surrounding gardens and car park. Teas, refreshments and plants are all sold in aid of St Barnabas House hospice. The garden at St Barnabas House is open 11am‐4pm on Sat 29th June. Admission £5, children free. Booking is essen al. Tickets available from www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk/ garden/36325/st‐barnabas‐house

Any me Fitness Team Challenge

in aid of Chestnut Tree House

One Friday in April marked an extraordinary journey for the team at Any me Fitness Worthing as they embarked on a hear elt adventure along the seafront, trekking from Worthing Pier to Brighton Pier and back again. The mission? To raise vital funds for Chestnut Tree House, a sanctuary for children and young adults facing life‐limi ng condi ons.

Chestnut Tree House is a beacon of hope and support for families naviga ng the most challenging circumstances. Founded in 2003 by a compassionate alliance of parents and doctors, this haven has provided invaluable pallia ve and respite care to countless children over the years.

As the hospice celebrates its 21st year of opera on, it serves as a poignant reminder of its profound impact it has had on the lives it serves. For many children under its care, reaching this milestone is an extraordinary feat, a testament to the unwavering spirit of resilience in the face of adversity.

Inside Chestnut Tree House, every detail is me culously cra ed to provide comfort, inclusivity, and moments of joy. From beau fully appointed children’s rooms to a vibrant music room designed to ignite the senses, every corner exudes compassion and warmth.

The charity walk saw the team from Any me Fitness Worthing, accompanied by their beau ful mascot, Tallulah, brave varying weather condi ons from sunshine to drizzles and gusty winds. Their determina on never faltered as they pressed forward, driven by the noble cause of Chestnut Tree House and the bravery of the children they aim to support.

From 10am un l 8pm, the team's journey tested their physical endurance, resilience and spirit.

Yet, with Tallulah’s energy and the ethos of Chestnut Tree House guiding them, they pushed forward with unwavering resolve.

“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who walked alongside us or supported us in any way,” expressed Owen Callaghan, the Manager from Any me Fitness Worthing.

“Your contribu ons make a real difference in the lives of these children and their families. Without the dedica on of the Chestnut Tree House staff and the support of our community, none of this would have been possible.”

Together, let’s con nue championing the incredible work of Chestnut Tree House and ensure that every child facing life‐limi ng condi ons receives the comfort and support they deserve.

For further informa on or to donate, please visit www.rb.gy/5buktc or contact the Any me Fitness office on 01903 688247.

Providing expert care for over 90 years

Guild Care offers a full range of expert care tailored to varying needs across our three care homes. This includes residential care, 24/7 nursing as standard and expert dementia support. For couples or individuals, our fully inclusive services adapt to deliver the right level of care wherever our residents are on their journey, providing a forever home for all as needs change.

Caer Gwent is an elegant care home set in a quiet residential area of Worthing.

The home combines superb residential living with 24-hour expert nursing care, supporting individuals with complex health conditions.

Haviland House offers dedicated residential and nursing care in a purpose-built environment for people living with dementia.

Located in Goring-by-Sea, the care home’s design consists of five households each suited to a particular stage of dementia.

Linfield House combines superb residential living with 24-hour expert nursing care and dedicated dementia suites.

The home is situated adjacent to the lovely Victoria Park not far from the centre of Worthing, offering easy access to shops, the library and seafront.

Contact our friendly customer relationship team to find out more

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Over the Hills and Far Away

East Preston travel writer, Janet Rogers, has just published her book of ny travel tales, Over the Hills and Far Away. The book brings to life people and places from around the world and is available on Amazon.

And it’s not just exo c far‐away places which are featured. One story is about Li lehampton. These strange and wonderful tales manage to combine travel and short story wri ng.

“Some are amusing, some sad, and all are absolutely true. And they are proof that you are never too old for adventure,” said Janet.

A news reporter in her twen es, Janet didn’t discover travel wri ng un l her six es. She started wri ng ar cles for a Daily Telegraph weekly travel compe on. A er she had won it six mes, she found she could dis l certain travel experiences quickly and efficiently into 500 words. She could capture the moment, work out a beginning, a middle and an end and produce a complete mini tale.

“As far as travel is concerned, photographs aren’t quite enough. I want to write down the experience because I find that nothing cements it in my mind as strongly as the wri en word. Show me a photograph of where I’ve travelled and I can see that place. Show me a piece of wri ng and I’m back in the moment, experiencing the sights, sounds and smells,” she said.

Janet was a runner‐up in a Guardian travel wri ng compe on and went on to have ar cles published in magazines and Bradt travel books.

“In the end, I had more than 60 short travel tales on my computer and I decided to put them in a book.”

The book contains illustra ons by talented young ar st, James Perry. James, who also lives in East Preston, studied illustra on at Northbrook College, Worthing. He also designed the cover.

In the mean me, Janet is hoping her travel tales will inspire other older travellers to look for adventure. There are a number of stories about skiing and long‐distance cycling and others about working as a volunteer on a French farm, post‐re rement.

A por on of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards the St Mary’s Church building repair fund.

Over the Hills and Far Away is available on Amazon.

Funding Boost

For Local Swimming Pools

Arun District Council has secured £135,470 for energy‐efficiency improvements at two popular swimming pools in the district.

The good news comes a er a successful bid to the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund, which provided a total of £80 million to local authori es in England.

Li lehampton Wave, operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of the council, will receive £45,070 to be used for photovoltaic (PV) panels to be installed on the roof of the swimming pool.

Run by Arundel and Downland Community Leisure Trust, Arundel Lido will receive the remaining £90,400 to fund a new pool cover and PV panels.

The money is part of a £20 million na onal fund being delivered by Sport England for energy efficiency savings at swimming pools in response to increased opera ng costs.

Councillor Carol Birch, Chair of the Housing and Wellbeing Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “Sport England received 726 applica ons last October, and therefore we are really pleased that our bid to improve the energy efficiency of two of our public swimming pools was successful.

“This funding is gratefully received and will support the council’s 2022‐2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy and improve the wellbeing of our residents.”

Captain Presents Cer ficates

On Friday 26th April, the President of the Li lehampton Sea Cadet Unit, Captain John Stoy RD* RNR, visited the ship’s company at main divisions to present a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award cer ficate to Leading Cadet Aaron.

He also awarded BTEC Level 1 award cer ficates in Teamwork and Personal Development for Ordinary Cadet Joseph, Ordinary Cadet Dawson, Ordinary Cadet Maisie and Ordinary Cadet Thomas, which was achieved through ac vi es such as boa ng, expedi on training and leadership tasks.

Captain Stoy also addressed the cadets and staff on their outstanding efforts in obtaining another Burgee for 2023.

The Commanding Officer, LT (SCC) Brian Osborne RNR, said he was very proud of his cadet’s achievements and thanked Captain Stoy for presen ng the cer ficates.

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Volunteers Wanted

Read Easy Chichester & Arun are a charity that offers 1:1 reading coaching for adults who would like to learn how to read. We have made a big difference to readers lives, which has been life changing! However, we need volunteers in Li lehampton for different roles. This includes Read Easy Coordinator, Treasurer, Safeguarding Officer and Reading Coaches.

You could make the difference by spreading the word! Follow us on our Instagram and Facebook page @readeasychichesterandarun This could help individuals access our reading coaching sessions.

Got some me? Join us as a volunteer or be a part of the management team. Email carecruiter@readeasy.org.uk if you are interested. Want to find out more about the charity? Email Caleader@readeasy.org.uk

Arundel Art Society

Formed by Thelma Hall in 1977, Arundel Art Society has been encouraging fellow ar sts ever since. We meet regularly for pain ng sessions and enjoy specialist demonstra ons and workshops led by professional ar sts and lectures by celebrated members of the greater art community.

This year, we formed a special interest portrait group that is proving very popular with our members.

Primarily a pain ng group, we welcome all ar sts at whatever stage they are at on their ar s c journey. Our mission statement is “Encourage and Inspire”.

Our group meetsweekly for most of the year, alterna ng between Monday evenings and Thursday a ernoons. During the summer months, members enjoy occasional “plein air” sessions at various loca ons.

or watercolour, to name a few, you will receive a warm welcome.

The major event of the year is the Arundel Gallery Trail Exhibi on, where our members are invited to display and sell their artwork. It is always popular with members and visitors to the trail alike.

Now in our 47th year, we are again at Arundel Cathedral Centre for our “Art Trail Exhibi on 2024” from August 16th to 26th and at the Conserva ve Hall in East Preston during the East Preston Fes val on June 8th and 9th.

We are a varied group of art lovers at various stages; whatever your preferred medium, be it graphite pencil, charcoal, pastels, oils, acrylics

We meet at Saint Mary’s Church Hall in Clymping, that has easy level parking to the spacious light hall. Currently, our membership numbers are not capped. We don’t ask for a por olio of work to approve membership, just your enthusiasm.

If you would like to find out more about us, please visit www.arundelartsociety.co.uk, where you will find our 2024 programme and a gallery of our member’s art work along with other items of interest.

Feel free to contact us via email ndrwwallis7@gmail.com or use the contact form on our website.

Simon Lamont

Owner of SL Plumbing

Simon grew up in North Wales. A er finishing school, he went on to complete NCQ level 2 in Plumbing and hea ng. At the age of 19 he joined the army in the ar llery and was sta oned in Germany, where he spent a year‐and‐a‐half serving un l returning back to the UK. He served a further three‐and‐a‐half years a ached with the Para regiment. At the age of 25, he le  the army to con nue his career as a plumber. In 2021, Simon made the move from the north to the south of England to be with his girlfriend. Reloca ng meant rebuilding his business along the south coast, which is going very well. Established in 2019, SL Plumbing has the knowledge and experience needed to ensure customers receive nothing but the best service. Their reputa on has been developed over  me through hard work, reliability, and loyal es from their lovely customers. Recently, SL Plumbing is delighted to have taken on an appren ce, Grace, who is doing an amazing job. If you require a cost effec ve, reliable plumber and bathroom installa on, look no further!

What do you like best about Angmering? I love living in Angmering because of the quiet and safe community feel. Along with its great pubs and restaurants.

What do you like least about Angmering? The speedbumps!

How long have you lived in/aound Angmering? I bought a house in Angmering eight months ago. However, I have lived in the surrounding area for four years now.

Where is your favourite place to go in/around Angmering? Arundel and Arundel farmers market

What is your favourite local restaurant? Butlers, The Seaview and The Stone Room. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Having lots of holidays booked!

What is your favourite piece of music? I have recently found a new love for county music.

What is your greatest fear? Not succeeding What makes you unhappy? Being hungry.

What was your first car and your favourite thing about it? A Vauxhall Corsa. The best thing about it was it was tax free when I lived in Germany while serving In the army.

Which person in history would you most like to meet? Henry VIII.

What is your favourite film? Why? The Book of Eli. I love the suspense.

What is your favourite city in the world? Barcelona! Especially the food markets.

What is your favourite gadget? My Xbox. What is your proudest spor ng achievement? Coming first in a cross country race out of 150 people in the army.

What me of plumbing do you cover?

SL Plumbing covers domes c plumbing from small drips to large bathroom renova ons. I also run a 24/7 emergency call‐out service and we provide hea ng and radiator insula ons.

What are your values as a local plumber?

RELIABLITY! This is something I pride myself on. Going the extra‐mile for my customers, helping them where I can, even if it’s not a plumbing issue. I also take  me to explain the job thoroughly to my customers.

What's your most rewarding job? Leaving the customer’s house with a smile on their face!

What do you do in your spare me? Go out on my motorbike, play ice hockey, spend  me in my garden, watch local games at East Preston Football Club.

What/who is the greatest love in your life? My cat Millie.

How do you relax? Being on the ice in my ice skates

Calling all filmmakers!

Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or a total newbie with just a smart phone, showcase your crea ve skills and explore your cra beyond the horizon!

South Downs Film Makers invite you to enter their 2024 Annual Community Filmmaking Compe on. South Downs Film Makers local community film club is looking to discover crea ve individuals of all ages who are passionate about visual storytelling through the art of film. Our annual public filmmaking compe on’s theme is ‘Beyond The Horizon!’ to think beyond the conven onal horizon and take audiences on an exci ng journey of discovery.

Winners will be selected on: storytelling, technical ability, interpreta on of the theme, emo onal content and entertainment value, with an audience showcase event in the autumn, to show the films on the big screen at Ferring Village Hall. See our website for exci ng prizes to be announced!

With no restric on on genre or style, filmmakers are challenged to explore the unknown, whether it’s in the context of outer space, the uncharted territories of the inner mind, or the undiscovered aspects of the local community, we encourage a sense of curiosity,

Films can be any dura on up to a maximum of 10 minutes, must be shot in Full HD, (1920x1080 pixels), in landscape format, using the 16x9 ra o.

Entry Forms can be downloaded via the website, where you can find the T&Cs, rules and full details of how to upload your work. Good luck with your entries! Deadline is 30th September 2024

Seize this unique opportunity and show us your story! www.southdownsfilmmakers.org.uk/ compe on2024

Wadars appeals for support

a er suffering a ‘perfect

storm’

Ferring‐based Wadars Animal Rescue is appealing for financial support a er falling vic m to a number of circumstances beyond its control.

Now in its 55th year, the charity runs both a companion animal rehoming centre, which finds homes for hundreds of pets each year, and a wildlife rescue service, which responds to calls from members of the public who are concerned about sick and injured wildlife. In 2023, the wildlife rescue team responded to more than 1,200 callouts to casual es including foxes, badgers, rabbits, hedgehogs, deer, and a wide variety of birds.

Wadars animal rescue officer, Billy Ellio said; “Despite working even harder to rescue and rehome animals in need, we have unfortunately hit a ‘perfect storm’ over the last couple of years. The number of animals that we are being asked to take in and rehome has drama cally increased, while the number of people coming forward to adopt a pet has decreased because they are concerned about being able to afford to care for them. In addi on to that, we have seen a real drop in our legacy income since the pandemic.”

It costs more than £1,600 a day to run Wadars’ services, with legacies usually accoun ng for around 80 per cent of the charity’s income.

“Since the pandemic our legacy income has fallen short by almost £400,000 from what was an cipated,” Billy con nued. “Legacies are

difficult to plan for and vary year on year, so we do carry a reserve to enable us to manage for dips in income. However, a er such a major drop in legacies, this is now a cri cal year for Wadars and we really need the public’s help to con nue providing our services.”

Dona ons to Wadars can be made via their website www.wadars.co.uk or by sending a cheque made payable to ‘Wadars’ to Wadars, Hangleton Lane, Ferring, BN12 6PP.

Billy with Saffron

Ninety Miles for Ninety Years

Ninety‐year‐old Pam Brooks takes on epic 90‐mile walk along Sussex coastline for charity In celebra on of her upcoming 90th birthday, Pam Brooks, a resident of Rus ngton, will embark on a remarkable journey: a 90‐mile trek along the stunning Sussex coastline. Beginning her adventure in Selsey, on the western edge, Pam will traverse the picturesque landscape, concluding her journey at Winchelsea Beach near the Kent border.

From 5th to 16th July, Pam will tackle this challenging feat with other friends, walking nine legs over 12 days, to raise funds for church projects in Burundi, one of the world's most impoverished na ons.

A long‐ me resident of Rus ngton, Pam, along with her husband Pat, has been an ac ve member of St Peter & St Paul’s Church for three decades. Their deep connec on to Burundi dates back to the 1960s and 1970s when they lived and worked there.

Even a er re ring in 1993, the couple con nued their annual visits to the country un l 2014. During these trips, Pam’s passion for suppor ng local communi es led her to explore the hills of Burundi, visi ng projects ini ated by Mothers’ Union groups aimed at promo ng literacy and income‐genera ng ac vi es.

“I wanted to commemorate my birthday in a meaningful way, but the thought of extreme ac vi es like skydiving or cliff abseiling didn’t resonate with me,” shared Pam. “Instead, I invite

others to join me as we explore the breathtaking Sussex coastline together.”

Throughout her journey, Pam will raise funds to support literacy, numeracy, and income‐genera ng ini a ves spearheaded by the Mothers’ Union across four dioceses in Burundi. Her walk will be dedicated to the memory of her dear friend Pelagie Simbinuba, the much‐loved Mothers’ Union leader in Matana Diocese, who tragically died earlier this year.

For further informa on or to support Pam in different ways, please contact Jeremy Brooks at brooks.jeremy@sky.com or call 07788 590762. To donate to Pam’s challenge, visit www.justgiving.com/ page/jeremy‐brooks‐1714222569372 or scan the QR code.

New exhibi on space launches at

Highdown Gardens

Local crea ves can now exhibit their work amongst Worthing’s unique collec on of picturesque plants thanks to the launch of a new exhibi on space at Highdown Gardens. The gardens, off  Li lehampton Road near Ferring, have long been an inspira on for ar sts and photographers, with their beau ful collec on of rare flowers, trees and shrubs from all over the world.

Following the crea on of a new space named Highdown Gallery, crea ves, as well as art and cra  groups, can now present their work surrounded by the stunning display of Worthing’s much‐loved and free‐to‐access chalk gardens.

The gallery and event space has been made possible thanks to a dona on of almost £1,500 from Worthing Community Chest, a local charity suppor ng projects and ac vi es in Worthing that enrich its communi es and ci zens.

The dona on will allow the visitor centre to be transformed into a temporary affordable exhibi on venue.

Funding from the grant was used to repaint the gardens’ visitor centre and purchase a professional and versa le wall‐hanging system that enables the space to be adapted to ar sts’ needs for many years to come.

Highdown Gardens is a living library of rare and exo c plants, thanks to the work of its creator Sir Frederick Stern and his wife Lady Sybil, who hired plant hunters to go on dangerous collec ng expedi ons around the world.

The pair purchased and swapped thousands of seeds and cu ngs, all with the aim of crea ng an incredible collec on of their own in their chalk gardens on Highdown Hill.

Following Sir Frederick’s death in 1967, the gardens were passed on to Worthing Borough Council, who has carefully managed the collec on and grounds since.

The council also owns Colonnade House, a successful art gallery and crea ve studio space in Warwick Street, Worthing, which has been

assis ng with the crea on of the new gallery space at Highdown Gardens.

Highdown Gallery will be a rural alterna ve to other exhibi on spaces in the area, but will use a similar model to Colonnade House, which has hosted hundreds of ar sts since opening in 2016. The council’s team at Colonnade House will con nue to support the gardens’ new gallery space as it develops.

The gardens’ inaugural exhibi on will feature the stunning floral portraits of local fine art photographer Steve Gallagher, who will be presen ng at the space from 14th to 26th May.

Entry to the gardens and gallery is free and accessible, thanks to a recent project funded by the Na onal Lo ery Heritage Fund, to improve accessibility, run engagement and heritage programmes and preserve the Sterns’ legacy.

The transforma onal project, completed in 2021, saw a new path and visitor centre built, which features a li , as well as a new sensory garden. The gardens’ glasshouses were also restored an essen al part of the plant heritage programme to preserve and share Highdown’s rare plant collec on.

Anyone interested in using the Highdown Gallery space can find out more online. Go to www.highdowngardens.co.uk/highdown‐gallery/

Could you open your home to a foster cat?

The Worthing Cat Welfare Trust (WCWT) team sees many heartbreaking sights, but to see a cat struggling to adjust to life after rescue can be particularly distressing. Our registered charity rehomes up to 300 cats a year. Many flourish under our care before leaving for new loving homes. Sadly, others remain frightened and bewildered, so their trauma can make it much more challenging to find them a suitable home.

Some cats simply retreat into themselves and hide. Others may hiss and swipe to mask their fear. These cats need patience, compassion and care to flourish.

Although our phenomenal cat welfare teams always go the extra mile, there are often no easy answers. That’s why fostering is often such a winner.

Worthing Cat Welfare Trust Chair Joss Loader said: “Experience has shown us that many of these distressed cats are able to show their personality and to come out of their shell in a foster home. For many, it will bring back their sociable and friendly character, while others simply aren’t able to make this step and remain introverted with little or no desire for interaction with humans. This is where fostering comes in, as we can gauge the best type of home going forward.”

The reasons for identifying a cat as suitable for fostering fall broadly into two areas and our welfare team rely on their experience and expertise to identify the best way forward.

Firstly, some cats may be recovering from physical injuries or illnesses. While the charity offers full veterinary support and after‐care, there may be a period of recuperation that is best managed in a kind foster home prior to permanent adoption.

The other common need for fostering relates to behavioural and psychological issues.

Joss said: “Some of our cats have been subjected to human cruelty or neglect. Not surprisingly, these poor animals have built up a mistrust of humanity and it becomes increasingly unlikely that an adopter will choose one over a friendly cat purring in the adjacent pen. On the flip side, some cats are companionable and love human company. They may also find it difficult to adjust to life in a pen and desperately want to get back to home life.”

Can you help? We are currently looking to strengthen the team by recruiting new fosterers. We can cover all food, litter and veterinary bills if you have a secure space for a cat to adjust, flourish and thrive.

To find out more about fostering and how you could help, please visit our website www.worthingcatwelfaretrust.org/foster‐for‐us/ Or call 07838 379599.

Microchipping: WCWT is reminding pet owners that all cats must be microchipped by law by 10th June.

Riding your bike is good for your health!

This year, from 5th to 11th June has been designated Bike Week by the charity Cycling UK to highlight just how good cycling is for your health. We all know how good riding your bike is for the environment transport is the UKs most‐emi ng sector and as up to three million commuters travel as li le as a mile‐and‐a‐half to get to work, cycling could be an excellent alterna ve. But cycling is also good for your health. Here are some of the benefits of riding your bike.

Cycling is a great way to start exercising

Because your bike takes the strain, cycling is gentle on your joints. On a bike you can also go slow if you like, and bikes have gears that make peddling less effort. Cycling is great for strengthening your legs!

Ge ng on your bike is good for your mental health too

Cycling has been proven to increases endorphins in your body that lower stress and make you feel good. Ge ng out in the fresh air only adds to these benefits.

Losing weight is easier when you cycle

Riding your bike helps you lose weight more quickly. And reducing your weight can help boost the health of your heart, reduce the chances of you suffering from diabetes or if you already have diabetes, help you fight it.

Riding in a group is good for mental health

Apart from the obvious safety benefits, riding in a group is a good way to meet new and interes ng people who have similar interests to you. Strong friendships can be formed as you encourage each other when the going gets tough riding up that steep incline. Socialising is a great way of discussing issues that are worrying you.

It’s a great way to start your day

Having a morning ride on your bike is a great way to start your day. By ge ng out early, you can see the start of a fresh day, get your blood circula ng and put the world into a new, posi ve perspec ve, se ng you up for the rest of the day.

It might help you prevent or manage medical issues

Because cycling is a great way to avoid having a sedentary lifestyle, there are reasons to believe

that it might even prevent or help you manage any health issues that you are facing. Regular cycling has been proven to help prevent having a stroke or a heart a ack, and it can help reduce high blood pressure which impacts so many other condi ons.

Riding your bike can improve posture, balance and coordina on

On a bike your body is constantly working to adjust your posi on in the saddle, and this improves body posture, your balance and coordina on. These all reduce as we get older and become less ac ve, so riding can help reduce the chance of falls.

There are so many health benefits to riding your bike so this Bike Week, give it a go!

The local Angmering Cycle Club has members from Chichester to Worthing and is a very friendly club to get you back on your bike. You can join in with up to two rides before becoming a member. If you would like to ride with them, please contact them first. See www.angmeringcyclingclub.com

Sussex Wildlife Trust Vision

An ambi ous ac on plan to match the scale and urgency of the challenges facing wildlife and wild places today was launched by Sussex Wildlife Trust on Earth Day in April this year, which aims to have Sussex nature in recovery by 2030.

Our Wild Sussex is a strategic plan that sets out the Trust’s vision and commitment to turning the de for wildlife so that by the year 2030, nature in Sussex will be in recovery.

To deliver these new strategic aims, the Trust has completed a comprehensive restructure which aligns with its new goals, genera ng a suite of new roles and opportuni es to enable its ambi on of restoring and protec ng at least 30 per cent of Sussex land and sea for nature and addressing climate change. It will also inspire 1 in 4 people in the county to take meaningful ac on for wildlife and build a more inclusive and diverse organisa on, which has become net zero and climate resilient by 2030.

Chris Corrigan, Interim CEO at Sussex Wildlife Trust said, “We are now in a cri cal decade for change to bring wildlife back and create an

inclusive society where nature ma ers. As a conserva on charity for everyone who cares about nature, we will focus on protec ng the wonderfully rich, natural life found across our towns, countryside and coast. We will work alongside local people crea ng opportuni es so everyone can connect with nature, ensuring wildlife can thrive in even the most unlikely places.

By 2030, we want at least 30 per cent of land and sea in Sussex to be connected and protected for wildlife, in line with na onal and global targets. To achieve this, we will broaden our impact in the county beyond the our nature reserves to deliver innova ve projects to allow nature to recover and thrive.”

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