All about East Preston & Kingston July/August 2024
JULY/AUGUST 2024 ISSUE 113
All about East Preston and Kingston
Community Magazine and Business Directory
Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt
Editorials and Advertisements
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All about East Preston and Kingston is independently published. 3,500 copies are distributed free to homes in the villages.
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September 2024 deadlines
Editorial submissions and advertising copy by 7th August. Finished artwork by 9th August. Disclaimer
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Welcome to the July/August issue!
Summer is here and I am loving the longer days and warmer temperatures. There are always plenty of opportunities to get involved in events at this time of year including the many summer fetes, garden shows, open gardens and summer concerts on offer in the local area.
ELLIEFEST, the family‐friendly festival, returns on 13th July in Clapham and Patching, Rainbow Shakespeare is back performing A Midsummers Night Dream and The Winter’s Tale at Highdown Gardens, Ferring and the Waterfront Festival in Littlehampton is on 20th and 21st July.
Visit the What’s On pages in the magazine for more information and there are many more events at www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk. You can also add your own events on there and then they can appear in the magazine.
Thanks to the Arun Youth Aqua Centre in Littlehampton for supplying our front cover photo this month.
Enjoy the summer!
Helen and the All about Magazines team
Ferring's Future:
Beehive Care Invites You to Thrive Together!
Beehive Care, formerly known as Abbeyfield Ferring, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care in Ferring for almost 50 years. With a recent rebranding that reflects its heritage and commitment to the community, Beehive Care continues to thrive. Helen Holt, editor of the All about Magazines, chats with Jacqui Swindells, CEO of Beehive Care, as she discusses the exciting changes and what they mean for the future of care in Ferring.
Helen: As CEO of Beehive Care, formerly Abbeyfield Ferring, could you shed some light on the motivation behind the recent rebranding?
Jacqui: Certainly. The decision to transition to Beehive Care marks an exciting chapter in our organisation’s journey. While our roots at Abbeyfield Ferring run deep, we felt it was time to embrace a name that reflects our ethos and the essence of our community. Beehive Care encapsulates our commitment to providing nurturing and supportive care, much like bees in a hive, where every resident is valued and supported.
Helen: Fascinating analogy! How does the new name tie into Beehive Care’s long‐standing history in Ferring?
Jacqui: The connection is profound. Our original site, Cornwell House, has been a pillar of the Ferring community since its establishment in 1976. Situated on Beehive Lane, our roots are deeply intertwined with the locality. The name Beehive not only pays homage to our geographical origins but also symbolises the interconnectedness and cohesion we strive to foster among our services, customers, residents, and staff.
Helen: Impressive legacy indeed. With this transition, how does Beehive Care plan to continue serving the Ferring community?
Jacqui: Our dedication to Ferring remains unwavering. We pride ourselves on being an integral part of the community, and our commitment to providing compassionate care tailored to the needs of our residents remains unchanged. Through strong partnerships with local healthcare providers and organisations, we aim to enhance the well‐being of our residents and facilitate their active participation in community life.
Helen: Thank you for your insights, Jacqui. Beehive Care's transition certainly promises an exciting future for the Ferring community.
Jacqui: Thank you for having me. We look forward to continuing our journey of growth and nurturing as Beehive Care. Join us and thrive with us.
East Preston Food & Drink Fes val 2024
East Preston’s eighth fabulous Food & Drink Fes val will be taking place on the Village Green on Saturday 24th August, between 12 and 5pm. Each year, this event offers a true feast of food and drink delights, as well as some children’s entertainment. Whether or not you have been before, please come along and find out what you have been missing.
The council has again selected a mix of stalls ‐ some old favourites and some first‐ mers. Among the stalls returning will be: Ristorante Al Mare, Ditch Brisket, Mr Delicious Hog Roast, Cheesology, JJ’s Cider, the Cat Burglar Dough Company (doughnuts), Bodhi’s Kitchen, Krishna Cuisine and Charlene’s Chocolate Factory. New stalls will include Roots Vegan Stree ood, Wise Tree Oil Limited, Souvlucky (Greek), Rockhopper Roaster, The Tin Box (bar) and Big Spoon (sweet treats). Please note these details are subject to change at short no ce.
households across the village. These contain details of some council mee ngs, details of lots of local events, informa on from other authori es impac ng upon East Preston, and other bits and pieces from me to me. The e‐newsle ers are sent in such a way that nobody would be able to get your details or even know you are a subscriber. We do not send more than one a week, and if there is nothing to say, we do not send one.
To subscribe to this free service, either visit www.eepurl.com/ovq6v or email clerk@eastpreston‐pc.gov.uk, giving us your first name(s) as each e‐newsle er is personalised.
Thank you Fes val Commi ee
At the me of wri ng, the village is halfway through the annual East Preston Fes val. So far, the week has mainly been blessed with sunshine, making every outdoor event that extra bit special.
Every year, lots of residents enjoy an enviable range of events organised by the East Preston Fes val Commi ee.
There is bound to be something to appeal, whatever your taste in food. Stop on the Village Green to eat what you have bought, or take lunch to the beach for the a ernoon and pick up something else for dinner on your way back home!
There will be entertainment for children throughout the event comprising Nick Cook Circus Skills and Never a Gull Moment who will be performing on and off throughout the day. Keep up to date with the latest Food & Drink Fes val news on the Facebook page. Go to www.facebook.com/epfdf
Staying
in regular touch
In addi on to four paper newsle ers delivered around the village each year, the council also sends regular e‐newsle ers to many
Each year, it is heartwarming to see new households and businesses taking part in events such as the Fes val Carnival Parade, the scarecrow compe on, the open gardens and the shop‐window compe on, all helping to increase the sense of community within our favourite village.
The parish council simply wants to thank the East Preston Fes val Commi ee, comprising a very small number of residents, for what it achieves every summer and at its other events throughout the year. Long may the Fes val con nue!
If you would like to know more about helping to organise the Fes val, please contact the Council Office who will pass on your details to the Fes val Commi ee.
The East Preston
Friday 31st May
The Commi ee received incredible support from the village this year, with all the cketed events sold out and the best‐ever entries for the fes val compe ons and children’s ac vi es.
The fes val kicked off with a half‐term Circus Fun Day, where children could learn circus skills such as juggling, hula hoop, ghtwire, diabolo and plate spinning. There were also children’s rides, face pain ng, Ben Miller’s Magic Shows and Nick Cook’s mesmerising fire show.
A well‐supported Community Fete took place on Saturday 1st June, with charity stalls and children’s entertainment, including a magician, Punch & Judy, the Bubble Pop Man, funfair rides and the U3A Ukulele Band. In the evening, residents turned out in force for a sell‐out ‘George Michael Tribute’ by Na onal Tribute Award winner Paul Reason and on Friday 7th June they danced the night away at Squinty McGinty’s Barn Dance
On Sunday 2nd June, encouraged by the fine weather, East Preston residents and many from surrounding areas flocked to the Village Green for a special D‐Day event. There was a life‐size Spi ire on site and a visit from ‘Winston Churchill’ who gave two rousing speeches and met visitors. Also, during the a ernoon, there was a performance by East Preston School Choir, live music from ‘Silhoue e’, a vintage vocal harmony trio singing the classic hits of the era, and in between Zoe Hart’s Disco.
Village Fes val 24
to Sunday 9th June
Food and drink stalls included a Hog Roast, fish and chips and a Pimms, Gin and Prosecco tent run by the Clockhouse Bar.
The theme for this year’s Parade was ‘In the Sea, On the Sea, By the Sea’ and the floats and walking groups proceeded through the village on Saturday 8th June in colourful and imagina ve costumes with crowds of spectators lining the streets to cheer them on. Ten days of events culminated on Sunday 9th June, with the Fun Dog Show in the morning, brilliantly hosted by John Inverdale, and in the a ernoon, the Fes val finale – the popular Party on the Green
The Commi ee would like to thank the Fes val sponsors: local estate agents Brennan & Cha erton, Graham Bu and Cooper Adams; One Stop Stores; Dean Jones Funeral Service; EP Parish Council; Kamsons Pharmacy and SKB Reflexology. They are also very grateful to East Preston businesses that donated prizes and sold ckets, the pubs, clubs and community groups that staged their own events under the umbrella of the Fes val, East Preston Parish Council for its help and the Fes val volunteers. Thanks also go to the EP ‘yarn bombers’, who decorate the village with their crea ons, and the people of East Preston for their incredible support and the way they always create a magical sense of community throughout the village.
Sports Day at EPJS
The summer term in primary school is always one filled with familiar events, from leavers’ celebra ons to prepara ons for the new academic year. One staple for many years is the tradi onal sports day, bringing the whole school community together – and hopefully in fine weather.
We were fortunate to have a good dry spell in the lead‐up to Sports Day at EPJS, with the weather remaining warm enough on the day for a few ice creams to be sold but cool enough to ensure that it was only the par cipants breaking a sweat and not the spectators!
The day began with pupils in Year 3 and 4 par cipa ng in a carousel of ac vi es to garner points for their teams. Every pupil had the opportunity to take part in ac vi es ranging from shu le sprints to penalty shoot‐outs, from throwing to an egg‐and‐spoon race. Cheered on by family and friends, the children earned points for every sprint, goal and throw to build up the tally for their teams.
A er a short break, the elite events took place, following heats that had been run in recent weeks. Again, with points awarded for the first four places in each event, the points were soon clocked up for each house. By lunch me, the sportsmen and women of Romans house had reached a total of 221 points to take the lower school tle.
With parents staying for the upper school event in the a ernoon, a lunch me picnic was held on the school field with children, parents, grandparents and staff with a convivial atmosphere as everyone took a break from sport to take some refreshment – including ice creams served by the Friends of East Preston Junior School.
A ernoon events got underway with, teams from Year 5 and 6 par cipa ng in the round‐robin of ac vi es, to ng up further points to contribute towards the final score. Then, once again, both parents and pupils took up their spectator posi ons on either side of the main track for the final compe ve events.
Athletes from each house represented their teams in vortex throw, standing jump, and long and short distance track events, with medals awarded for first place posi ons and points all round once again.
As the day drew to a close, it was me to total up all the points, and celebrate the successes of everyone involved. While that work was underway, parents volunteered to put themselves up for a race, with men’s and ladies’ events showing great enthusiasm, and adding some final points for the teams. Final scores saw victories for Saxons in the upper school events on 194 points.
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EPIC Church Appeal Hits £100k Target
The lyric perhaps sums up how the Friends of St Mary’s church felt about five years ago when they set a target to raise £100,000 to put towards essen al maintenance and repairs desperately needed for the oldest working building in East Preston.
“To dream the impossible dream” isn’t just the line of a song sung by Andy Williams (as well as Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross and Jason Manford, for those of you who like a pub quiz). strolled through the churchyard, which in itself a glorious oasis of calm and home to flora and fauna.
Could such a huge amount really be raised simply by the generosity of others? Surely not.
There was only one way to find out. They launched the EPIC (East Preston’s Iconic Church) Appeal in 2019. Fast forward five years and ‐ cue drum roll ‐ they’ve hit the target!
Actually, to be precise, it’s all the kind donors from the village and further afield, as well as all the visitors to the two Christmas Tree Fes vals, who have hit it. It’s a truly incredible result. It proves that there are many people who want this beau ful ancient building in Vicarage Lane to survive, regardless of whether they’re churchgoers or not.
Maybe that’s because even though the church sits on the parish’s western boundary, it is considered by so many to be at the heart of village life, hos ng bap sms, weddings and funerals for many local people, as well as events like the sell‐out music nights and the monthly Welcome Café, which regularly a racts dozens of people, all keen to have a chat over a cuppa and make some new friends.
The money raised is already being put to very good use, as you might have seen if you’ve
Repairs to the north wall of the church are already underway, cos ng around £50,000, and more will follow because a medieval Grade 1 listed building is always in need of specialist, expert renova on.
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the “mercury” rising on the EPIC Appeal “thermometer” board by the church’s lych gate, indica ng the level of dona ons received, you might now care to wander past again. It’s right up there at the £100,000 mark!
So to everyone who has contributed, we say a huge “thank you” from the Friends of St Mary’s. You have helped ensure this unique historic building will be around for many future genera ons within our village and beyond. The once‐seemingly impossible dream has become a wonderful reality.
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Last month we explored the thought process behind whether buying at peaks was a credible investment op on. This month, I think it would be valuable to inves gate an alterna ve. This isn’t an ar cle about necessarily trying to buy at the lowest market valua on but more about not ge ng carried away with price rises and feeling that you may be ge ng le behind.
Imagine a er all your research that you deemed an investment a poor choice at £1 per share, what would significantly change your mind if those shares started selling for £1.50?
New technology, funding, profit and infrastructure are all reasons a company may be worth more today than it was yesterday. However, in my experience, most of the me novice investors don’t care about such things and buy purely on the fact that it has increased.
Understanding what you’re inves ng in is a key component to ge ng it right more than wrong or at least being comfortable with the risk you are taking. One reason not to jump in is just because something has already gone up in value. In short, don’t get carried away, don’t jump on the same bandwagon that everyone else is just because it seems to be moving in a posi ve direc on, take me to analyse your investment opportunity and always look at the risks associated with it or get a professional do this for you.
My top ps:
Invest for the long term.
Don’t invest just because something is going up.
Likewise, don’t sell just because something is going down.
Consider why you’re making the investment.
Remember, there is a big difference between gambling and inves ng.
As always, if you would like to talk anything through in more detail, feel free to get in touch.
New Women’s Wing Created
at East Preston Football Club
This season, East Preston Football Club appointed Michelle Watkins as head of women’s football to create a women’s football wing of the club. Two teams were created: a recreational team to introduce women to the sport and a county team competing in the Sussex County Women and Girls Football League (SCWGFL) Division 1. The club is proud to announce that not only did the county team compete, but they finished second in the league with promotion to the SCWGFL Premier Division. This, on its own, is a massive achievement for a newly‐founded team. However, to add to this, Sam Mee won the golden boot for scoring the most goals in the league.
Women’s East Preston Legends
East Preston Legends are a women’s recreational team that doesn’t want to play competitive football. We were formed in January 2022 and now have more than 60 members. We train and play for fun!
We are part of the FA Snickers Just Play programme for women aged 16+ of all abili es, with lots of op ons for everyone. You may have never kicked a ball before, or it might have been a while ago, but whatever your reason, there’s a space for you with us. Legends are also part of the UEFA Women’s Euro Legacy programme. Key partners from educa on, local government, professional and grassroots football, plus local public and voluntary sectors, are working with the FA to bring all‐female football opportuni es under one umbrella for the first me.
If you are interested in joining the team, please get in touch. Email Michelle Watkins at ladies.eastprestonfc@gmail.com
East Preston Legends
East Preston Women FC
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As a small business, we have had to look at involving other members of the clinical team to see pa ents to make the best use of those who now make up the medical profession. This means that you, our pa ents, are given access to the most appropriate health professional with the least possible delay.
As a result, if you are reques ng an appointment, the recep onist will ask you the reason for your call. This may result in you being provided self‐care advice without the need to see a GP, or you may be provided an appointment with another member of the healthcare team. This includes:
Physiotherapists, Advanced Prac oners, Advanced Clinical Pharamcists, Paramedics, Mental Health Prac oners, Nurses and External Community Services
Our recep onists work alongside the Signposter (GP or Paramedic/ANP) to make sure you are assigned to the most appropriate person in order to get the care you need as quickly as possible. This can make the phone calls last longer when you first call the surgery. If you come into the surgery, you may be asked to call so that you are then triaged by a clinician to ensure the best outcome for you.
Unfortunately, GP prac ces are not designed to be an emergency service and as result, our capacity to see pa ents on the same day is limited. In the event that we reach capacity, you may be asked to a end the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at The Park Surgery.
We appreciate that it can be a frustra ng experience and we are always striving to improve our services to you, our pa ents.
Project Time Machine Blasts Off!
Li lehampton Museum is delighted to reveal that it has been awarded an Arts Council Na onal Lo ery Unlocking Collec ons grant to fund a brand‐new community project, pu ng YOU at the heart of the museum service.
This exci ng new phase in the museum’s life, to be known as Project Time Machine, will consist of two parts, the first of which was launched in May.
Mission One ‐ Community Consulta on
The project will blast off by asking you what you want from your museum. We want to hear the views of as many people as possible, both visitors and non‐visitors, to learn how the museum’s large and interes ng collec ons can be used to engage and represent the whole community. There will be a survey which can be completed digitally (via the QR code below), downloaded from the museum’s website or tradi onally, with paper and large print versions available to collect from the museum recep on. There will also be an opportunity to par cipate in focus groups for more in‐depth discussion of your views and explora on of your ideas. All par cipants in the surveys and focus groups will have the chance to enter a draw to win £100 worth of supermarket vouchers (valid email address required). The survey closes on 31st July. The results will be announced in September 2024.
Mission Two ‐ Cataloguing the Collec ons
From October 2024, the second part of Project Time Machine will involve volunteers working in the gallery, cataloguing and researching the social history collec ons, capturing rich new context and hopefully uncovering some currently “hidden” histories. If you would like to get involved with this stage, please contact the museum for an informal chat about available opportuni es.
For further informa on, please visit: h ps://forms.office.com/e/vCq6vsZzLZ
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What’s On in and around East Preston and Kingston
Please add your events to our website https://allaboutmagazines.co.uk/add/event if you would like your event to appear in the ‘What’s On’ pages.
Monday 1st July ‐ 19:15
East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society
Talk: The Shepherds of the South Downs (Conservative Hall, Sea Road)
Ian Everest tell the story of the solitary lives of local shepherds. Entry is free for paid‐up EPKPS members; visitors £3 at the door.
Tuesday 2nd July ‐ 19:30 to 21:00
Worthing Antique Club Talk ‐ Patterns of Palestine. (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)
Dr Sara Choudhrey looks at Islamic patterns and their continuous tradition in Palestinian material culture. All are welcome. Non‐members £7.50 at the door, or join the club for £35pa. www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk
Wednesday 3rd July ‐ 18:30 to 21:30
Micro Scalextric Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way, Goring)
Racers of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. All equipment provided. £3 adults, £2 under‐16s. www.whoracing.org.uk
Saturday 6th July ‐ 19:30
Quiz Night with Fish and Chips (Conservative Hall, Sea Road, East Preston)
The East Preston & Kingston Horticultural Society invite you to a general knowledge quiz, not a specialist horticultural one! Please ring 01903 782191 to book in advance. Drinks sold separately or bring your own.
Sun 7th July and 4th August ‐ 10:00 to 15:30 Antiques & Collectors Fair (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington)
A wide variety of collectables are on sale, from vinyl records to badges to toys and more! Entry £1. For more info, call 07563 589725 or email silkroad@btinternet.com
Tuesday 9th July ‐ 19:00 to 20:30
Libellous Letters in Littlehampton – the truth behind Wicked Little Letters (Littlehampton Library, Maltravers Road)
Archivist Vicky Evans explores what happened to Rose Gooding and Edith Swan after the
scandal broke. Tickets £8, available from Littlehampton Library.
Tuesday 9th to Sunday 14th July ‐ 19:30
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tuesday 16th to Sunday 21st July ‐ 19:30
The Winter’s Tale (Highdown Gardens, Highdown Rise, Littlehampton Road)
The Rainbow Shakespeare Company celebrates 25 years of wowing audiences with their exciting, funny and understandable shows for all the family (6+). Gates for both shows open at 6pm for picnics. Bring chairs or rugs. There will be matinees on the weekend at 2pm. Purchase tickets at the gate or call Worthing Theatre on 01903 206206.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of popular songs from Abba to Gershwin. There’s also a sing‐a‐long. Admission is free, but donations for local charity Safe in Sussex will be appreciated.
Saturday 13th July ‐ 10:00 to 12:00
East Preston Repair Cafe (Spire Room St Mary’s Church, Vicarage Lane)
Bring your broken or worn‐out domestic items to get repaired and stop them from going to landfill. This free service is provided by volunteers but donations to cover running costs will be appreciated.
Saturday 13th July ‐ 10:00 to 14:00
Lavinia Norfolk Centre Summer Fete (The Angmering School, Station Road)
Traditional fair games, raffle prizes, live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks and more.
Saturday 13th July ‐ 11:00 to 17:00
ELLIEFEST (Clapham and Patching Village Hall, Long Furlong, BN13 3UT)
Get ready for a fun‐filled day of live music, delicious food and activities at this free, family‐friendly event. For more information, visit www.elliethorntonfoundation.org.uk
Monday 15th July ‐ 19:30
Talk on Sweet Peas by Richard Barron (Conservative Hall, Sea Road, East Preston)
Organised by East Preston & Kingston Horticultural Society. Free to members. £5 for non‐members. Please ring 01903 782191 to book in advance if requiring a light supper (£3 extra). Drinks sold separately.
Tuesday 16th July ‐ 09:45
The Arts Society Arun Talk ‐ Castles, The Unquenchable Thirst of William Randolph Hearst (The Woodlands Centre, Rustington)
The New York Times stated Hearst accounted for 25 per cent of the world’s art market activity in the 1920s and 30s. Mark Meredith reveals where the artworks are hidden and the many castles Hearst owned. Everyone welcome. Guests £7 at the door. See www.theartssocietyarun.org
Sat 20th to Sun 21st July ‐ 10:00 to 16:00
Littlehampton Harbour Waterfront Festival (Littlehampton Harbour)
This fantastic annual event showcases multiple activities, including dinghy sailing, workboats, powerboats, angling, jetskis, paddleboarding, RNLI lifeboats, flyboards, hovercraft and more!
Sat 20th July to Fri 6th September ‐ times vary
Chalk it up! and Stink! (Littlehampton Museum, Church Street, BN17 5EW)
Take the kids to these two new, fun experiential activities this summer ‐ one artistic, the other rather smelly! Entry to the museum is free.
Sunday 21st July ‐ 14:30 to 16:30 Proms in the Park (Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton)
Littlehampton Concert Band present an afternoon of popular music. Admission free.
Fri 26th to Sat 27th July ‐ times vary
Flicks on the Pitch (Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering)
Three films will be showing: Wicked Little Letters (8pm Friday), Wish (3pm Saturday) and Grease (7.30pm Saturday). Tickets £1, must be registered in advance. Go to www.eventbrite.co.uk. Money raised will be donated to The Lavinia Norfolk Centre at The Angmering School.
Saturday 27th July ‐ 22:00
Fireworks display (Worthing Pier)
Worthing Lions and sponsor Yeomans Cars bring the spectacular summer fireworks to the Worthing seafront again as part of the summer festival. A funfair and market stalls will also keep revellers entertained.
Saturday 3rd August ‐ 14:00
East Preston & Kingston Horticultural Society’s Summer Flower Show and Fete (Village Hall and Warren Recreation Ground)
This annual show is not just about flowers, fruit and vegetables there’s cookery, handicrafts and photography, too. Children are welcome to enter. Robbie the Magician, the Lancing Brass Band, sideshows, stalls, and more will also be available. Admission £1, free to exhibitors. Collect a schedule from Dizzy on Sea Road or ring Celia Buckley on 01903 782191 or 01903 778921. Entries must be in by 4pm on Wednesday 31st July.
Tuesday 6th August ‐ 19:30 to 21:00
Worthing Antique Club Talk ‐ Artist Sisters (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)
Sarah Hardy from the De Morgan Museum talks about Frances Macdonald McNair and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh. Everyone welcome. Non‐members £7.50 or join for £35pa. www.worthingantiqueclub.org
Wednesday 7th August ‐ 18:30 to 21:30
Micro Scalextric NASCAR Oval Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way, Goring) Racers of all ages are welcome. All equipment provided. £3 adults, £2 under‐16s. For more information, visit www.whoracing.org.uk
Tuesday 13th August ‐ 10:00 to 13:00
Littlehampton Sandcastle Competition (Stage by the Sea, Littlehampton Seafront)
Register at 10am; competition commences at 11am Entry is free. Three age categories: 5 and under, over 5s and 10+. Enter as a group or individually and use only natural materials found on the beach.
Saturday 17th August ‐ approx. 20:30
Wonka (Littlehampton Seafront)
Bring a blanket and pick your spot to watch Wonka on the 40ft inflatable screen for free!
Beach Road Dry Cleaners
Home & Dry Chichester would like to announce a new member of our group! Beach Road Dry Cleaners on Beach Road, Li lehampton, has reopened under new management since the 28th of March. Janet, a local resident, responded: “It’s so great to see them s ll open. I’m looking forward to seeing what changes are made.”
The dry cleaner has been an ins tu on in Li lehampton for over 50 years, and we are pleased to be able to keep this li le piece of history alive. The new manager, Julia Willkins, says, “I’m very excited to take over from Lara and con nue the fast and reliable service Beach Road has always provided.” In order to thank their loyal customers, Beach Road Laundry has a special 20% off offer!
Home & Dry is a successful local business, open since 2000. With the addi on of Beach Road, Home & Dry Group operate three loca ons –Felpham, Li lehampton and the main hub on St Pancras in Chichester, which has allowed the newly renamed Beach Road Laundry Ltd to expand their list of services.
These include laundry, specialist dry cleaning, repairs and altera ons, domes c and holiday let housekeeping and management. Drop by or contact us for your garment care or home services.
Beach Road: 01903 717999
www.beachroadlaundry.co.uk
Home & Dry: 01243 543877
www.homeanddry.biz
Summer Food Changeover
Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT
Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition
07980 620010 /
nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk
Have you no ced how your body naturally tends to crave comfort foods in the winter and lighter foods in the summer?
During summer, your body temperature will slightly increase with the external heat and longer hours of daylight.
As usual, always follow your ins ncts when it comes to nourishment, and seasonal changes are a great example of when this needs to happen. So here is what I would recommend as we get closer to the summer:
Listen to your body and assess if it absolutely needs breakfast. This may be a good me to experiment with intermi ent fas ng (IF). Cau on! Women need to follow different IF schedules than men, whether s ll menstrua ng or not. Menstrua ng? No fas ng the week before your period.
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All ladies: alternate IF days with ‘normal’ breakfast days, randomly through the month. Always listen to and don’t ignore your hunger levels.
Swap cooked produce and food with more lightly cooked, steamed and raw fruit and vegetables. This is the me of year when your diges ve system should be strong enough to eat raw foods, as opposed to the middle of winter when it’s less capable of that.
Rainbow ea ng! This season is ripe with colourful produce, so don’t hold back on filling at least half of your plate with colour. These are naturally rich in an oxidants and fibre, so your immune system and guts will thrive.
Have an energised, light, beau ful summer!
Is the Anglo‐French Circle for you?
Alors, comment ça va? Aimez‐vous la langue et la culture de la France? If you are s ll reading, then the Anglo‐French Circle is for you! We are a friendly bunch of like‐minded souls (usually around 25 a month) who have been mee ng regularly for nearly 40 years.
We gather on the second Tuesday of each month (except in August) at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at the Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, where there is ample free parking and facili es on site. We aim to finish by 9pm.
As well as saying hello to some familiar faces, each month the main event of our evenings is a guest speaker talk which is always in French, supported by mul media.
Coming a rac ons for 2024/25 include art (van Gogh), history (Napoléon) and music (Sa e). An annual highlight is La Fête Na onale evening in July for members. We also host a Christmas social for members and visitors.
Membership is £25 a year; for non‐members there is a charge of £5 per session. Please don’t worry about the level of your French as we value enthusiasm and welcome students or
those interested in improving their French conversa on fluency. Wherever you are on the scale, you will fit in!
Our new season begins on Tuesday 10th September with a talk on the beau ful town of Honfleur in Normandy. Come along and savour a li le bit of France for an evening while exercising those grey cells!
If you would like further informa on or are interested in contac ng us please email us at anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com
We need you! Community Hub and Arts Café in Li lehampton
Crea ve Heart is a Community Hub and Arts Café in Beach Road, Li lehampton. It opened its doors in July 2021 following a few years of hard restora on of a derelict building and the ‘stop’ of Covid. The building was in complete disrepair, but this didn’t deter the vision of the co‐founders who, with the unstoppable faith and commitment of an incredible army of volunteers and tradespeople, brought this amazing, fully accessible space back to life!
The ‘lifeblood’ of Crea ve Heart con nues to run on its volunteers, crea ng a space where all are welcomed and included. From providing an opportunity to pop in for a cuppa, cake and chat or being part of the 16‐plus groups that meet to take part in a variety of ac vi es like art, singing, music, cra , sewing, play me or maybe just being quiet in a corner with a book! You can even hire a room for an event.
To con nue to provide this much‐needed space, we need more volunteers. Can you help? It’s an fantas c place to be. Helping others is a win‐win situa on, and as we grow, so will you! Opportuni es are endless.
It would be wonderful if you could give any of your me, whether just an hour or two a week.
Please visit our website, www.crea veheart.org.uk and press that all‐important VOLUNTEER bu on! You’ll gain not just the joy of giving, but also the friendship and community of something good.
We are open Tue‐Fri 9:30am‐4pm, and Sat 9:30am‐1pm. A warm welcome awaits you!
Why subscribe to a dental prac ce?
by Peter Saner Clinical Director
It will be no surprise that the last few years have been a complicated me for den stry. Den stry never makes it to the top of the agenda for government when there are so many things for them to priori se.
So it was only when they shut down den stry for the Covid lockdown that it suddenly hit the news that we all need access to a den st. Even if you are one of those who don’t want to go normally, you want to know we’re here for you when you break something or get pain.
With a new government of whatever persuasion I can guarantee that dental services will not be front and centre of day one on the job. That’s the reality. I worked for 25 years in the NHS and, in the end, decided that I had to invest my money into delivering the best possible dental care for pa ents. I couldn’t rely on someone else to make it happen and many pa ents are making the same choices, for regardless of the choppy poli cal weather. You can’t wait for any government to care enough about your dental health.
Added to that, if you are away and have a problem, it’s not a problem. There is worldwide assistance available to find you a den st and cover the costs of emergency treatment.
So we set up the subscrip on membership to allow those who choose to make Ferring Dental Prac ce or Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce their den st to have access to our services, come what may. Whether you need us once a year or once a month, we’re here for you.
We want to make sure we catch poten al problems early, maintain your oral health and keep you in the best possible shape. That’s all covered in the membership. When there’s treatment to be done, the costs are massively discounted as the subscrip on from our members covers much of the costs of keeping the place open for you when you need us.
In order to ensure we can give you the level of service you expect and we aspire to, we have a limited number of subscrip on membership spaces and although there are s ll spaces available they are filling up. So please don’t delay. Join us and secure your place. If you have never been to us before you are welcome to join us too. You just need to have a new pa ent consulta on, which will give you a clear idea of what’s going on in your mouth and you can then join up. The benefits of subscribing start straight away.
If you are in the Ferring area, give us a call on 01903 246858 or make an appointment online at www.ferringdental.co.uk.
Or if you are near Rus ngton, give us a call on 01903 783154 or make an appointment online at www.abbotslodge.com
How to Be Prepared
Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP and an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax, looks at what arrangements you should have in place in later life.
Decades ago, when I was a Cub Scout, “Be Prepared” was the mo o we all tried to follow. But the same slogan could be applied to later life.
Here is a list of some of the prac cal steps you can take to be prepared for loss of capacity and passing away to make the job of your nearest and dearest a lot easier.
Make Las ng Powers of A orney
If you do not have Las ng Powers of A orney in place and you become incapable, your next of kin is in for a long and expensive wait before the Court of Protec on will give them authority to make decisions.
If you have Las ng Powers of A orney in place, check with your A orney that they know your wishes and are s ll happy to act as your A orney.
Make a Funeral Plan
Paying for your funeral in advance or having an insurance policy or savings in place to cover your funeral costs is good, but not enough. You should consider your wishes for the funeral itself: buried or cremated? Religious or non‐religious? And so on. A local funeral director will be able to go through all the decisions hat need to be made and record your wishes in wri ng.
Make a Will
If you have a Will, make sure it is up to date and that you know where the original is kept. As you may remember from my previous ar cle, changes to tax rules mean that Wills made before 2008 need to be reviewed urgently and even Wills made before April 2017 should be checked.
Organise Your Paperwork
Make sure all your paperwork is sorted and in date order. At a me when rela ves and friends are grieving, their job is made a lot harder if they have to hunt high and low for your important documents.
I recommend keeping a folder with a copy of your Will, Powers of A orney, funeral plan, and details of pensions, bank accounts, investments, insurance policies and bills in it. This then serves as a handy star ng point for your Executor or your A orney.
And finally…
Make sure your Executor and your A orney know where to find these documents!
If you do not have an up‐to‐date Will or Las ng Powers of A orney, please get in touch to book a free ini al appointment at our Arundel office or your home. You can contact me by calling Monan Gozze LLP on 01903 927055 or by email to ssampson@monangozze .com
Preserved Tomatoes
The perfect way to use up a glut of seasonal tomatoes. They will lend a touch of the Mediterranean to pasta dishes or a summer sandwich.
Prepara on me: 10 minutes
Cooking me: 2‐3 hours
Makes: 1 medium‐sized jar
Ingredients
300g cherry or small tomatoes
Olive oil to brush and store
Sterilised jar
Method
Preheat the oven to 120°C (fan) / gas mark 1. Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange them cut‐side up on an oiled baking tray. Lightly brush the tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt. Bake for 2‐3 hours or un l they are reduced in size and appear dark and wrinkled. For storage, transfer the tomatoes into a sterilised jar and fill with olive oil un l the tomatoes are fully submerged. They can be kept refrigerated for up to two weeks. For longer preserva on, place the sealed jars in a large pot of water and heat un l they simmer, then let them simmer gently for 45 minutes. Allow the jars to cool in the water. Stored this way, the tomatoes will keep for up to six months in a cool, dark place. A er opening, consume the tomatoes within two weeks and store them in the refrigerator.
You can have fun with flavourings, adding herbs like fresh rosemary or thyme, peeled garlic cloves or chilli flakes.
Fancy Foliage
by Rachael Leverton
We all love flowers. They’re what gardening is all about and the fact that they’re rela vely short‐lived makes them extra‐special.
But my garden can’t survive on flowers alone. It needs to look a rac ve all year round, which is where friendly foliage plants come into their own.
Many non‐evergreen plants have beau ful showy foliage between April and November, and we’d be mad not to take full advantage of it. Rodgersia pinnata is an excellent example of this. It has huge, a rac ve bronze, leathery leaves, which are almost sculptural in appearance. As a bonus, it sends up feathery cream flowers in the summer.
Hostas have truly beau ful leaves, but I’ve tried and failed with them on many occasions because my garden is home to a race of hosta‐chomping super slugs. Mostly, though, I now plant them in pots armed with copper rings. Slugs hate copper and my hostas can now grow (mostly) unmolested.
Hostas do like moist soil, so if yours is on the dry side, work in plenty of compost or manure at plan ng me and mulch well, preferably with something sharp to act as a deterrent to the slimy brigade.
I have had much more success with ferns. They are the most useful plant for shade. My favourite is the ostrich‐plume fern, Ma euccia struthiopteris. Plant them under trees and shrubs and watch the stunning lime‐green foliage unfold each spring. Many people overlook grasses when they think about foliage, but there are some seriously a rac ve varie es out there. Try Miscanthus sinensis “Zebrinus.” The leaves look like green ribbons, striped with yellow and reach chest height. Cut it down to ground level each February.
Finally, if you have the space for a real in‐your‐face fancy foliage, try the golden‐leaved Catalpa bignonioides “Aurea”. Grow it as a large bush. Prune each stem back to a sprou ng bud around knee height each spring and mulch with manure at the same me. It will reward you with leaves as big as frisbees! Now that’s really fancy foliage. Happy gardening.
Open Gardens in July
Na onal Garden Scheme
In July, your garden will be in full bloom and the fruits of your labour will be ripening beau fully for the autumn harvest. It’s a great me to collect seeds for next year and ensure everything is well mulched, weeded and watered.
You will no doubt be kept busy by all the gardening jobs, but remember to take a step back and enjoy your hard work. A cool glass of your favourite pple in the shade is a great place from which to admire your patch. You could also spend a morning or a ernoon visi ng someone else’s garden and enjoying a home‐made tea, happy in the knowledge that the small entrance fee (between £5 and £8) will help raise funds for some of the best‐loved nursing and health chari es in the UK. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated more than £70 million to our beneficiary chari es, and in 2023 we made dona ons of over £3.4 million. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are now the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Ins tute.
The Na onal Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beau ful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens, too. We fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy, and in 2017, we launched our annual Gardens and Health Week to raise awareness of the topic. Our funding also supports the training of gardeners and offers respite to hor cultural workers who have fallen on difficult mes.
With summer in full swing, there are a wide range of gardens open in West Sussex throughout July. Four local ones are featured here. For more, visit www.ngs.org.uk
Springbourne, Clapham Village Friday 19th, Saturday 20th July (10am‐4pm)
A historic 300‐year‐old south‐facing flint walled garden, designed and planted by a professional garden designer and ar st together with his actress wife Emily. A developing garden divided into different areas, including a large pond with
water lilies imported from France, Latour‐Marliac. Gently sloping lawns, a small orchard and curved borders with mixed herbaceous and rose plan ng. Adults £5, children free. Homemade teas (cash only).
Findon Place, Worthing Sunday 21st July (2‐6pm)
This Grade II listed Georgian country house nestled at the foot of the South Downs is the most glorious se ng for a tapestry of perennial borders set off by Sussex flint walls. The many charms include a yew allee, cloud pruned trees, espaliered fruit trees, a produc ve ornamental kitchen garden, rose arbours and arches, and a cu ng garden. Adults £7, children free. Homemade teas.
Cumberland House and Thakeham Place Farm, Thakeham, Pulborough
Thursday 25th, Sunday 28th (2‐5pm)
Cumberland House: a Georgian village house next to the 12th‐century church with a beau ful, mature three‐quarter‐acre English country garden comprising a walled garden laid out as a series of rooms with well‐stocked flower beds, rare ginkgo trees and yew topiary, leading to an informal garden with vegetable, herb and fruit areas, pleached limes and a lawn shaded by a copper beech tree.
Thakeham Place Farm: set in the middle of a working dairy farm, this garden takes advantage of its sunny posi on on free draining greensand, the borders are full of sun‐loving plants and grasses with a more formal area surrounding the farmhouse. Homemade teas. Adults £10 for both gardens, children free.
Proposed Government Changes to PIP
(Personal Independence Payments): 4Sight Vision Support Needs Your Input
4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is suppor ng a campaign by the Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to raise awareness of Government proposals for changes to PIPs for disabled people, which it believes will dispropor onately affect those living with sight loss.
TPT works to improve opportuni es for blind and par ally sighted people, and it wants to make as many people as possible aware of the changes and encourage par cipa on in the Government’s consulta on process.
PIP is a benefit that helps pay for the extra costs of living with a long‐term health condi on or disability. The PIP assessment process is not to determine a person’s capability to work; it is to understand the extra costs the person experiences due to their disability.
Some of 4SVS and TPT’s key concerns include the proposed changes to the criteria and ques ons that determine eligibility for PIP, requiring a formal diagnosis by a medical expert and focusing on what condi on they have rather than its impact on their life, and
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ending the PIP assessment altogether for people with certain long‐term condi ons.
Kirs e Thomas, CEO at 4Sight Vision Support commented, “We are well aware of the many and varied challenges faced by those our charity supports and are extremely concerned that the proposed changes would greatly increase the difficul es and addi onal costs our clients face in their daily lives. We encourage everyone to contribute to the debate.”
The consulta on period closes on 22nd July. Details of the proposed changes can be found at www.pocklington.org.uk/news‐and‐events, where there is a link to the full PIP page.
Further informa on is also available from 4Sight Vision Support, email enquiries@4sight.org.uk or call 01243 828555.
The May issue of the magazine no fied our readers about a sponsored 80th D‐Day Anniversary bike ride that Colin Brown and Gareth Hearn from Li le Paddocks, Ferring were about to undertake to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes.
On 27th May, they set off on their bikes for Portsmouth in beau ful sunshine and caught the overnight ferry to Cherbourg. It poured down for much of the next five days while the two cycled eastwards towards Dieppe via the Normandy beaches, war memorials and cemeteries, Bayeaux, Pegasus Bridge and Rouen. Thunderstorms and strong winds accompanied the ride, the roads were wet and o en muddy, the grit yielded punctures and one case of a sliding front wheel caused the cla ering of body and bike to the ground that could have been far more serious than it was. The pair were inspired and buoyed by the show of support, the friendliness of the local people and the festoons of allied flags and bun ng along the way. At every D‐Day loca on, they paid their respects and solemnly remembered
those who had made the ul mate sacrifice 80 years ago on our collec ve behalf.
They arrived in Ferring on 2nd June via the ferry to Newhaven to a rapturous welcome from family and friends, having spent 350 miles in the saddle and raising over £2,000. It had been a demanding journey but one they felt privileged to have made. You can s ll donate to this worthwhile cause through JustGiving.com and search Gareth Hearn and Colin Brown and click on their photo or the cap on beneath.
RNLI crew recognised for outstanding care
Li lehampton RNLI volunteer crew member, Bea Homer, has been awarded a framed le er of thanks from the RNLI’s Head of South East Region for going ‘above and beyond in difficult circumstances’.
Bea was on shoreside du es during a shout in July 2023 when Li lehampton RNLI’s volunteer crew on their Renee Sherman lifeboat returned to the lifeboat sta on with a casualty. The le er from Ryan Hall thanks Bea for ‘providing comfort and care when it was most needed’ to the casualty for nearly two hours. The le er adds that Bea ‘went above and beyond in difficult circumstances to provide casualty care… although there were no physical injuries, the level of care provided was much needed.’
Bea, who lives in Li lehampton and has been a volunteer with Li lehampton RNLI for three years, said: “We train as a team to provide the best care to casual es and those in danger or at risk at sea. It is always rewarding to be able to provide reassurance, support and care to those
in need and I feel honoured to be recognised for this”. Nick White, Li lehampton RNLI’s Lifeboat Opera ons Manager, presented Bea with her le er this week. His recommenda on for Bea’s recogni on was quoted in the le er as: ‘Bea’s pa ence and persistence, her care and her mum skills were fundamental to the successful outcome of this shout and deserve to be commended’.
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Caer Gwent is an elegant care home set in a quiet residential area of Worthing.
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Shakespeare at Highdown, 2004
Yes, Rainbow Shakespeare are back, doing what they do best, in Worthing’s magical Highdown gardens. The professional Company have been acclaimed as the ‘jewel in Worthing’s crown ‘ and they have been producing enjoyable, understandable Shakespeare produc ons for all the family for 25 years.
Their first assay into the Bard was Twel h Night, performed under the Lido. Gale force winds tended to blow bits of actors’ beards off towards Brighton, and the incoming de added excitement to audience members in their deck chairs! The Company was then invited to perform in Highdown Gardens, which has been their home ever since.
These amazing chalk gardens have undergone a vast makeover, and the results are awe‐inspiring. Not for nothing they are known as one of Sussex’s best‐kept secrets! Rainbow Shakespeare love the month they spend there in the open air, amid a vast range of flowers and trees, pu ng on the shows.
This year, their first offering is A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Director Nick Young believes it to be the best comedy ever wri en. However o en you watch it, it never fails to delight. “Each me I direct it, I find new things,” comments Nick. “Last me I overheard a six‐year‐old saying to his mother as they le ‘Oh mummy did that man Shakespeare write any more plays like that?’ Comments like that make all our hard work so rewarding.”
This year sees the return of audience favourite and great comic actor Peter McCrohon, playing the part of Bo om, who is changed into an ass and with whom Titania, the Queen of the Fairies, falls helplessly in love!
An added treat will be the fairies played by local children. Shakespeare under the stars will enchant a six‐year‐old as much as the most senior Bard aficionado. The produc on runs from the 9th to the 14th July at 7.30pm with ma nees on Saturday and Sunday.
The Winter’s Tale is the second show that plays from the 16th to the 21st July. Both plays deal with the theme of jealousy. Oberon’s jealous of wife, Titania. However, in The Winter’s Tale, the green‐eyed goddess plays a darker role. Leontes, the King of Sicily and his wife are entertaining his oldest friend, Polixenes the King of Bohemia, when suddenly he becomes irra onally jealous. His mad fury creates a thrilling plot, including (spoiler alert!) the apparent death of his wife. The second half moves forward 16 years, and becomes a glorious comedy, un l we arrive at a happy conclusion. The Winter’s Tale has some of the most moving as well as most amusing scenes in all Shakespeare. Ross Muir returns to reprise his acclaimed performance as the jealous King. This produc on runs from 16th to the 21st July.
Tickets can be purchased in advance through Worthing Theatres box office on 01903 206206 or via their website www.wtm.uk or at the gate, which opens at 6pm (or 1pm Ma nees) for those lucky picnickers!
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Arun Art Society Annual Exhibi on
Thursday 11th, Friday 12th July 10am to 5pm, Saturday 13th July 10am to 4pm
The group’s annual exhibi on in Ferring Bap st Church, which takes place during the Ferring Village Fes val, is a celebra on of the artwork achieved by a membership that brings together experienced ar sts, those returning to drawing and pain ng a er a long absence, or beginners who are keen to embark upon the wonderful business of making art.
Members work on a broad variety of themes, from the local West Sussex landscape and further afield to s ll life and portraiture, which includes animals and pets, as demonstrated in the poster for this year’s exhibi on. The simple shapes combined with the use of line and a limited pale e convey the relaxed posture of a family pet and is an example of the many different approaches that can be adopted to express a subject. Members work in a variety of media, o en in an experimental fashion. One person even brings along modelling clay. Working alongside like‐minded people and witnessing first‐hand how others employ their know‐how and crea vity is what contributes to the friendly and encouraging atmosphere of
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the classes, and persuades individuals to further their own skills and ideas.
The Society also arranges demonstra ons and workshops throughout the year, occasionally in partnership with Arundel Art Society, and organises weekly outdoor sessions during the summer months. This year, an art trip has been organised to the Kingcombe Visitor Centre in Dorset, which offers access to the River Hooke and the Kingcombe Nature Reserve.
Arun Art Society meets in Ferring Village Hall each Wednesday from 10am to midday, from September to May. There is a weekly outdoor programme from June to September. For further details please contact arunartsociety@gmail.com
Li lehampton (LA) Sharks basketball is s ll growing. We have found sponsorship through The Beach Cafe in Li lehampton, which has enabled us to get kits for any friendly games we play. We have also seen the children and family session on a Wednesday grow and we are proud of this.
Every Wednesday at 6pm, the sports hall of the Li lehampton Wave Leisure Centre becomes the mee ng place for a vibrant kids and family basketball group. This wonderful ini a ve, run by dedicated volunteers Hannah, Will, Hannah and Ben, is a haven for children of all ages and abili es who are eager to enjoy and experience the game of basketball in a friendly and inclusive environment.
The session kicks off with a unique opportunity for children and their parents to play together, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. It’s a heartwarming sight to see the children and their parents shoot hoops and pass the ball in an open, welcoming se ng, making memories and building connec ons. As the session progresses, the children start with a warm‐up to get their muscles ready,
followed by a series of basketball exercises focusing on passing, shoo ng, dribbling, and ball handling for any skill level. The children then play short games where they are split into teams. This is the chance to put their newfound skills to the test.
It’s more than just basketball for those who a end; it’s about community, growth, exercise and fun. If you’re looking for a joyful, inclusive, and energe c ac vity for your child/family then come and be part of the LA Sharks! (Btw ‐ we do adult sessions also). See our Facebook page: LA Sharks basketball.
Summer Holiday
Ac vi es
at Li lehampton Museum from 20th July to 6th September
Li lehampton Museum is offering two exci ng new ac vi es for the summer holiday.
Chalk it up! Kid’s gallery take‐over
Fancy yourself as an ar st? Kids of all ages are invited to ‘take over’ the museum’s Bu erworth Gallery and create their own artworks by chalking inside the picture frames hung top to bo om on the gallery walls.
S nk! A smelly trail around the Museum
S nk! is a brand‐new trail around the museum featuring nice and nasty smells from Li lehampton’s history. Do you dare to have a go?!
“We are looking forward to a summer of fun at Li lehampton Museum with these fun ac vi es for all members of the family,” said Councillor Freddie Tandy, Chair of Li lehampton Town Council’s Community Resources Commi ee.
As always, entry to the Museum is FREE.
Bridge Course
for Beginners at West Worthing Bridge Club
Would you like to learn to play Bridge? This new course will start in September and is designed for people who have no previous experience. It helps if you are used to playing card games and you have a reasonable memory. The course will run on Tuesday evenings at West Worthing Club, Titnore Way, Titnore Lane, Worthing from 7pm ‐ 9pm and costs £2 per session.
You will need to buy an EBU course book, which we will use as a basis for our learning. Classes are designed to be fun and relaxed, so there’s no need to fear failure and there will be lots and lots of prac cal card play.
Classes are taught by Paula Taylor‐Moore, who has been running classes at the club for several years. Eventually, you will be able to join the Novice Play Sessions, which run alongside this class and then progress to play in the main club on a Monday and Thursday evening.
Numbers are limited, so if you are interested, please let me know asap. Email Paula tm.paula@gmail.com
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Talking News moves house
When Sussex Coast Talking News (SCTN) had to vacate its long‐established home at Rus ngton Hall so redevelopment could take place, it marked the end of an era. The charity had to find alterna ve accommoda on and moved to new premises, BizSpace in Li lehampton, so its vital news service for visually impaired and blind people could con nue seamlessly.
But it le SCTN with another dilemma ‐ what to do with 60 or so prized pictures of famous people interviewed by SCTN throughout its 50‐year history, hanging on the walls of its dedicated recording studio in Rus ngton.
Volunteer Ann Ridley, who looks a er outreach for the organisa on, swung into ac on and “rescued” the framed portraits before a decision could be made about their future.
SCTN, which produced its first broadcast almost half a century ago, provides fortnightly news broadcasts ‐ containing up to 30 stories plus a magazine ‐ for distribu on on CD and USB s cks directly to the homes of listeners who are unable to look at a conven onal newspaper.
Recipients from Shoreham to Bognor Regis receive the informa on by post, ensuring they are able to stay fully in touch with what’s been happening in their area.
It’s the magazine which has in the past featured many of the celebri es who have been interviewed for broadcast and photographed for pictures, which were then framed and adorned the walls of the Rus ngton Hall office.
Many of them are key cultural icons from the worlds of entertainment and poli cs during the dura on of the charity’s history.
Famous faces featured in bulle ns over the years have included Margaret Thatcher, Sir Patrick Moore, Omar Sharif (pictured right), Joe Loss, Mike Yarwood, Malcolm Muggeridge and Douglas Bader.
Since the charity, originally called Voice of Progress, was launched in 1975, more than 1,100 edi ons have been produced.
It has now been decided to digi se the collec on of pictures and produce an album with the double purpose of permanently documen ng SCTN’s story and be made available as part of the organisa on’s 50th anniversary celebra ons next year.
Director Rob Batho said: “As we approach the 50th anniversary of Sussex Coast Talking News, this album is a marvellous reminder of many of the extraordinary people who we have been fortunate enough to have interviewed during the course of producing our fortnightly broadcasts over the years.”
Other plans for the anniversary include a special garden party for the charity’s many volunteers and listeners.
SCTN will be opera ng at BizSpace un l a dedicated new studio and office are constructed as part of the redevelopment at Rus ngton Hall.
If you would like to find out more ‐ or if you know of anyone who may benefit from receiving Talking News ‐ email Margaret Eagle at sctalkingnews@gmail.com
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Crematorium switches to hydrogen energy for world‐leading
trial
Worthing Crematorium has become the first in the world to trial a switch to cleaner, greener hydrogen energy. The pioneering Worthing HyCrem project involves one of the three cremators at the site being powered exclusively by green hydrogen ‐ a world first ‐ for a four‐week period.
Crema on is an energy‐intensive process, with virtually all crematoria currently reliant on natural gas. Worthing Borough Council’s ambi on is to be carbon neutral by 2030 but the crematorium has the largest carbon footprint of the council’s sites.
The new process uses green hydrogen, which is produced using electricity from renewable sources. Unlike natural gas, hydrogen doesn’t give off carbon emissions when burnt. Green hydrogen is also produced without any carbon emissions.
Worthing Borough Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and is commi ed to improving the environment to meet its target of becoming a carbon‐neutral local authority by 2030 and a net zero borough by 2045.
The HyCrem trial is the latest in a line of projects introduced to help the council achieve these targets, including the Worthing Heat Network, Trees for Streets, the Sussex Bay ini a ve, the roll‐out of public electric charging points and ac ve travel ini a ves like the Donkey Bike scheme.
Total project funding of £1,168,500 was awarded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero through its £55m Industrial Fuel Switching Compe on, which forms part of the £1bn Net Zero Innova on Por olio (NZIP). NZIP provides backing for innova ve low‐carbon technologies and infrastructure.
The HyCrem project has been in development for over a year and is a joint effort, with FT Pipeline Systems ac ng as lead partner to Worthing Borough Council. DFW Europe, Net Zero Associates, Ricardo‐AEA, PJ Combus on Solu ons, Abbo Risk Consul ng, Safety Monitors and GeoPura are also all involved with the project.
The University of Brighton will be monitoring the air quality throughout the four‐week trial and will iden fy any changes in emissions. A business case will be developed to permanently reduce emissions at the crematorium using the most appropriate technology once the findings of the project have been evaluated.
Cllr Sophie Cox, Worthing’s cabinet member for young people, communi es and climate crisis, said: “We declared a climate emergency in 2019, and as a council, we are determined to focus our efforts on finding ways to reduce our emissions and become a carbon‐neutral council by 2030.
“We’re thrilled to be part of this world‐leading project, which will help us and other local authori es deepen our understanding on how to use technology to reduce carbon emissions at energy‐intensive buildings like crematoria.”
Abigail Dombey, the HyCrem project manager at Net Zero Associates, said: “The transi on to net zero will involve all areas of the economy, including crema ons. It’s incredibly exci ng to be part of this project which will iden fy how we can do so ‐ and is even a world first.”
For more informa on on how the council is planning to achieve its net zero goals, visit www.adur‐worthing.gov.uk/sustainability/ carbon‐emissions/.
Nathan Brennan Partner, Brennan & Cha erton Estates
While studying business in college, Nathan was asked about his career aspira ons. At the me, he had no idea. Glancing out the window, he saw a For Sale sign and spontaneously replied, “An estate agent”. The person next to him men oned that his brother, who owned an estate agency, was looking for a part‐ me trainee. He asked if Nathan was interested, and that’s how his career started. For the past 13 years, Nathan has lived and worked locally, which has allowed him to build a large and diverse network of clients. This network has been invaluable to his career. He has been fortunate to successfully handle a wide range of proper es, including mul ‐million‐pound luxury homes, off‐plan developments, new homes, apartments, and local houses.
What do you like best about East Preston? I love the community feel of East Preston and that everyone says hello while walking around. What do you like least about East Preston? The parking!
How long have you lived in or around East Preston? I feel fortunate to have grown up in East Preston and to s ll call it home today. If you could change anything about East Preston what would it be? Free parking!
Where is your favourite place to go in/around East Preston? I love all the restaurants and cafes. However, I would say my favourite place is The Sea View.
What is your favourite local restaurant? La Cucina in Rus ngton is fantas c. The owners are incredibly welcoming, and the food is amazing!
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Enjoying me with friends and family with a beer in hand.
What is your favourite piece of music? Rod Stewart’s Maggie May.
What is your earliest memory? My grandad built an extension for my parents, and I remember helping (or rather ge ng in the way) by trying to carry bricks for him.
What has been your most embarrassing moment? My best friend recently got married in Ibiza, and I was the best man. Two days before the wedding, we were asked to bring our suits downstairs to get steamed. I ended up walking down with the wrong suit.
What did you want to be when you grew up? 6 .
What was your first car? Fiat Punto. Which living person do you most admire? Can I say my parents? They are incredible, and I would do absolutely anything for them. (My father will be wondering what I’m a er while reading this, haha!)
What is the best advice you have ever been given? One hour of doing something is more valuable than 10 hours of thinking about doing something.
How would you spend a million pounds? I would invest it.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Leonardo DiCaprio.
What is your favourite journey? Heading to Gatwick.
What is your favourite City in the World? New York.
What is your screensaver at the moment? My dog.
What is the best job you have ever done? Estate Agency.
How do you relax? Si ng in a sauna without my phone.
What keeps you awake at night? Thinking about who should I call to buy a par cular house.
What would your mo o be? Go for it. What is the worst that can happen?
How would you like to be remembered? “Oh, that guy sold our house.”
Volunteering with the Samaritans
Imagine reaching the age of 40 and, in a ma er of days, going blind. You have a job, a family and suddenly no sight. That is just what happened to Mark White of Somp ng. And in his words, the rug was yanked out from under his feet and he fell – heavily.
“I spent the next four years drinking too much, ha ng everything, everyone and the world in general. I had no idea what to do next and felt completely useless,” he said.
Mark, now 57, gradually realised this was not the way but he couldn’t imagine a future.
Then someone suggested he go along to the Samaritans informa on evening to find out about volunteering: whether he could, whether he was suitable and if it was possible.
“Right from the start, I felt welcome; my blindness was simply accepted and for the first me, outside of the family home, I felt wanted and valued.”
So Mark signed up for the training and took to it effortlessly. “Anything I needed to help me, from special keyboards, Chrome Box (a voice
speaks in your ear anything you can’t see) was provided and I found a place where I felt useful.”
Mark credits the Samaritans with saving his life. He found talking to callers, some of whom were even more desperate than he had felt, gave him purpose and perspec ve. “When callers can talk in total confidence without fear of judgement or being told what to do, it can be so valuable.”
Becoming a listening volunteer changed Mark’s life for the be er and he believes it can enhance anyone’s life. “Com and join us as a volunteer – you won’t regret it,” he said.
For more informa on on volunteering, visit www.samaritans.org
If you need to talk, call free on 116 123.
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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Feeling the Heat?
Keep Your Cool ‐ Give Your Lo a First‐Class Upgrade!
As temperatures rise, insula on is probably the last thing on your mind. However, A la Minor, owner of Access4Lo s – Worthing, explains how important it is to ensure your home is well‐insulated, whatever the weather. “Not only is it necessary from both an energy‐saving and environmental perspec ve; insula on isn’t solely designed to retain heat, it limits the amount of heat that can travel through the roof – helping to keep your home cooler in summer as well.”
“The cost of living is a major concern for everyone. Energy bills can be reduced all year round if your home is properly insulated,” says A la. “With your home remaining cooler in summer, it makes it less likely you’ll need to use high energy consuming appliances, such as air condi oners too.”
According to the State of the UK Climate 2022 report, the country’s temperature extremes are changing much faster than the global averages. The report states that 2022 was the warmest year on record and saw a new all‐ me temperature record during the July heatwave, both of which were made more likely by human ‐induced climate change. It also warns that this could be a sign of things to come.
If you’ve not taken steps towards insula ng your house, not only does that mean you’re ge ng bigger bills than you should be, you’re poten ally contribu ng much more than you need to towards greenhouse gas emissions and increasing your carbon footprint.
While Access4Lo s specialises in supplying and installing lo ladders, hatches and boarding, it also offers lo insula on. Access4Lo s is fully commi ed to providing you with lo insula on that is not only prac cal and affordable but also meets the very highest environmental
standards. All insula on installa ons comply with the recommended standards of the Na onal Insula on Associa on. There’s no need to worry about how this might affect your lo access, either. You can s ll access your lo for storage once it has been insulated, because Access4Lo s’ expert techniques ensure any storage solu on is fi ed above your lo insula on.
Insula on installa on could represent a significant saving on your energy bills and a big step in the right direc on when it comes to your household’s impact on climate change. It could also be cheaper than you think! Not only that, but it’s an investment, too. You’ll more than make your money back in what you save on your bills. It is also worth checking with your energy supplier to see if they have any grants available to you.
To find out how Access4Lo s can give your lo that First‐Class Upgrade, 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 go to Facebook @Access4Lo sWorthing
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Give your business a tree‐mendous boost!
If you’re a local business or organisa on, the return of the hugely popular Christmas Tree Fes val at East Preston’s St Mary’s church means you have the perfect opportunity to let thousands of people see you’re a part of village life!
How?
It’s really easy simply sponsor a tree for a minimum dona on of £50 (but anything more would be gratefully received for an excellent cause) and then decorate it in a way that conveys the nature of your business and the part you play in local life to all those who visit this amazing winter wonderland.
Plus, you’ll be helping the Friends of St Mary’s (FOSM) raise essen al funds to con nue the church repairs and maintenance programme, which began in April. It’s already cost more than £50,000!
All sponsors, whether they are butchers, bakers, candles ck makers, hairdressers, builders, estate agents, sports clubs, florists, cafés, so ware businesses, pharmacies, or nursing homes, will be invited to The Big Switch On ceremony on 12th December ahead of the main fes val, which runs from 13th‐15th December.
Anyone who has ever visited the four previous Fes vals in the parish church will tell you there have been some fabulously decorated trees all unique and original.
A er the event, you will be able to take your tree away on 16th December to form the centrepiece of your Christmas decora ons at home or at your business.
Of course, if you’d prefer, you could donate your tree to a local organisa on or charity,
such as a Scout or Guide group or a school, to decorate for the fes val. (They all want to decorate a tree but have no budget, so they need sponsors.)
The Christmas Tree Fes val is a huge event that brings in thousands of visitors from far afield, not just the village, and it’s an un‐fir‐ge able way to showcase what you do!
Due to its popularity last me, FOSM an cipates increased applica ons for the 42 trees this year, so do get your sponsorship applica ons in early to avoid disappointment, as they will be approved on a first‐come‐first‐served basis. Applicants will be no fied in September if they have been successful or not. In the mean me, if you need further informa on or want to reserve a tree, please contact Bob Hudson (Malcolm McLelland is stepping down from the fes val organisa on). Phone Bob on 01903 730291 or 07811 475702 or email hudsonbands@talktalk.net.
The deadline for commi ng to purchase a tree is Monday 7th October.
Worthing Well‐being Walks
Worthing Well‐being walks was set up in March 2024 and we are a walking group with a difference. It’s less about the walking and more about the talking with us. We understand that a lot of people are feeling very isolated right now and that many are struggling with their mental health, too, so we offer a safe space for our members to get outdoors, meet new people and most importantly, feel heard.
We understand not everyone has someone to go home to, so we’re there with a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on when it's needed.
Our FREE walks are open to all ages and abili es and are very relaxed, there’s never any pressure to complete the whole walk, just do what you’re comfortable with.
Dogs on leads are welcome.
We meet at least once a week for walks along Worthing seafront. All walks are announced on our Facebook page Worthing Well‐being walks and on Instagram @worthingwellbeingwalks. If you’re not on social media, but want to find out about the walks, don’t worry, we also have a WhatsApp group and an email address worthingwell‐beingwalks@outlook.com.
A beau fully suppor ve community has been created by us all simply walking (and talking) together and it’s heartwarming to see everyone
coming out of their shells and forming new friendships. Our mo o is ‘One step at a me’. Our members take what they want from that but they all know we’re here for them when they’re ready to talk, one step at a me.
We also hold other events to bring the community together, for example, we had a quiz night in June and are hoping to organise a barbecue and a children’s disco.
The group is run by Lamorna Parnell, Marc Young, Jen Tribe and Victoria Adams.
We welcome all ages and abili es and look forward to mee ng more of you soon.
New President at Arundel Probus
Probus Clubs are an English inven on, and the first was founded in 1965, mainly for re ring local Rotarians. It was a great success; there are now thousands of clubs in Britain and many countries worldwide.
The Probus Club of Arundel was founded in 1980 as a club for re red or semi‐re red men. However, it was decided that more ideas should be brought to the club, and ladies should be invited to join. In addi on, members’ wives, partners and friends should be allowed to a end mee ngs, to listen to a speaker, re re for a drink at the bar and lunch if so desired.
The new year of The Probus Club of Arundel started on 1st May 2024 when a new President was elected by the members. The past president handed Brian Arthur (pictured on the le ) the collar and gavel, and in turn, the past president was presented with his past president’s e and badge.
The club has maintained its membership and has welcomed new members who are keen to get involved. There has been an ac ve and
varied programme of speakers with many from our members, who have so much knowledge and interes ng past lives. The club has held very enjoyable pub lunches with wives, friends and whoever wants to come along.
We meet every fourth Thursday of the month at the White Swan Hotel, just outside Arundel. Doors open at 10.30am for the mee ng star ng at 11am. Please come and join us. We welcome all new members. See www.arundelprobus.club or ring Richard Brennan for more informa on on 07974 0210454.
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
