All about Ferring
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All about Ferring is independently published. 3,500 copies are distributed through the door to homes in Ferring.
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May 2024 deadlines
Editorial submissions, advertising copy 3rd April. Finished artwork by 5th April.
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Welcome to the April issue.
April usually starts with pranks and jokes on the 1st of the month, known as April Fool’s Day. This year the 1st of April is also Easter Monday, so we have a bank holiday to enjoy.
This month we have ar cles from Arundel Lido which opens its doors this month and there is a special exhibi on at Li lehampton Museum to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI. We have details of all the usual clubs and society mee ngs, an open day at the Glebelands Centre on Saturday 6th April to introduce a new project for the village, a community garden, and a country and western concert performed by the Terry Clough Choir at the Glebelands Centre on Thursday 11th April.
Our cover photo is taken at the Manor of Dean, one of the Na onal Garden sites open this spring.
I hope you enjoy all the spring sunshine that this month brings!
Helen and the All about Magazines team
Tales from the Rails – the Last Train!
Ferring History Group
Following a very well‐a ended AGM, the speaker Bill Gage took the audience on a journey of the history of railway lines and sta ons no longer in service across Sussex, giving us insight into how the railways were an integral and vital part of daily life and sadly, the decline of some lines.
The speaker explained the concept of a steam locomo ve was almost impossible for most folk at the me to grasp, fearing it was dangerous. This indeed was vindicated when several incidents occurred demonstra ng the poten al dangers.
This was illustrated by the unfortunate fate of William Huskisson who was killed by a train at the launch of the Liverpool – Manchester line in 1830. Huskisson was well known and respected in Sussex having been an MP in Chichester. It may be of interest to some members that there is a bust of Huskisson in the North Gallery at Petworth House.
The first railway line in Sussex was the Brighton ‐ Shoreham line in 1840. The journey covered a distance of 5.5 miles and took 12 mins.
The Henty family residing in Ferring extended the railway to Chichester in 1846.
In the same year the London ‐ Brighton line was completed and remained in service un l 1923.
The public had already been made aware of the poten al dangers but what about the benefits?
It was a source of employment, plus transpor ng goods for construc on enabled development and more job opportuni es. It also facilitated the transporta on of fresh fish and produce which improved the daily diet. Ini ally the transporta on of people was a secondary benefit which became very popular as demand grew.
Being an employee at the railway was revered and not an easy task. Training to be a driver took many years.
The work was o en difficult and dangerous –climbing into a boiler of an engine to clean illustrates the poten al dangers.
During the war, working on the railways was a reserved occupa on. The railway companies were aware their employees were in danger of being accused of cowardice or being conscien ous objectors as they had not enlisted. To counteract this, staff were issued ‘Railway Service’ lapel badges to indicate to the public that they were on vital war work and could not join the armed forces.
By the end of WW1, 532 railwaymen had lost their lives. The locomo ve ‘Remembrance’ was named in tribute to them.
Many sta ons were built across Sussex and were invariably quite a distance from the towns. For example, the sta on at Petworth built in 1859 was 3 miles away from the town. Ini ally this was tolerated by the passengers un l the arrival of the bus service nearer home contributed to the demise of some railway lines.
Fi leworth sta on opened in 1889. It was on the London Brighton and South Coast Railway's line. Between 1917‐1920, it accommodated one famous frequent traveller, the composer Edward Elgar. Elgar lived in Fi leworth in a remote co age ‘Brinkwells’, composing many works un l his wife died in 1920.
The line was closed to passengers in 1955. This pa ern was repeated many mes across the county.
In 1951 an accident occurred on the Bognor ‐ Chichester line. Heavy rain had caused the line to collapse. The driver and fireman jumped for their lives. The coal on board burned for 9 days. Li ing the engine by crane wasn’t possible and the only solu on was to dig it out. It was going to be too costly to repair the line, sealing its fate.
Photograph kindly provided by Bill Gage.
Hello from St Andrews,
by Rev Shirley Tupper
Thanks to our efficient team of deliverers, we generally have our new month’s magazine before the previous month has ended. If this is the case then you are s ll in me to join us at our Easter services on 31st March. We will be celebra ng Easter Day with a Dawn service at 6am on the beach at the west end of Pa erson’s Walk and further services in Church at 8am and 9.30am. All are welcome.
On 9th April we are holding the Annual Parochial Church Mee ng where we elect Church Wardens and Parochial Church Council members for the year ahead. It is an exci ng me at St Andrews as we are soon to launch our new website and we have started Messy Church. Messy Church is church but not as you know it. We meet once a month on a Saturday a ernoon (2.30‐4pm) in the Church Centre and it’s a me of celebra on, cra , ac vi es and refreshments. It’s great for families with children as there is not much si ng s ll and lots to do. The dates for Messy Church this term are 27th April, 18th May, 29th June and 27th July.
Our Social Commi ee are busy planning various events for the months ahead and all are welcome to join us. Keep an eye out for posters around the village and in
church as well as on the new website. The next event will be a three‐course Easter Lunch on Saturday 20th April. Tickets at £15 each are available from Anne on 01903 501628.
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Ferring Fes val 2024
Saturday 13th July, 11am – 8pm
Prepara ons for the annual Ferring Fes val are fully underway now. A free to a end fun day full of games, shows, fairs, exhibi ons and music, suitable for all ages, will be taking place around the village centre.
This is our 3rd sponsored fes val organised for the villagers and it will take place across different loca ons at various mes. A full i nerary including mings will be published in the next issue of All about Ferring as we are s ll finalising the details.
Keep up to date by joining our Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/ferringfes val
Here is a brief synopsis of what we have so far: Glebelands Recrea on Ground Tradi onal summer village fair including; Classic Car Show, Dog Show (enter on the day), tradi onal Tug of War (get those teams together), Scouts Shenanigans and various stalls and games. BBQ food and drinks from the football club.
Village Green Star ng in the a ernoon a fes val of music from local bands performing on a covered sound stage, these bands include: Seranata, Kit & Aurora, Elt & John (not a tribute act), Jamie B, Amy Sings Winehouse and DJ.
Our regular Ferring’s Got Talent is planned so get prac sing. Details of how to enter will be in next month’s issue of All about Ferring.
There will be a variety of food and drinks set up on the green, all supplied by local businesses to make the day complete (details to follow), or you can bring along a picnic.
Village Hall Our Village Hall, just across the road from the green (fully signposted), will be holding a tradi onal market/cra fair and raffle, and the WI will be serving cakes and beverages.
Ferring Bap st Church next to the Glebelands off Greystoke Road. The Arun Arts Society will be holding an Art Exhibi on with work by local Arun ar sts.
General Informa on There will be rain/sun shelters on the Village Green, first aid and toilets including disabled facili es. Please save the date and come and join in the fun making 2024 our best Fes val yet!
Cycall involved in Charity Funday
at Brooklands Park on 18th May
CYCALL is an inclusive cycling project based at Brooklands Park in Worthing. CYCALL welcomes adults and children of all abili es to enjoy cycling using adapted bikes including wheelchair transporter bikes, hand propelled bikes and 4 seater bikes. CYCALL sessions are a great opportunity to meet new people and play games such as Jenga, Table Football and Table Tennis.
2024 looks to be an exci ng me for CYCALL as the Mayor of Worthing, Cllr Jon Roser, con nues his support for the charity as one of his chosen good causes. Jon will be hos ng a community funday at Brooklands Park on Saturday 18th May. The funday will see visitors challenged to cycle the distance from Worthing Town Hall to Sables D’Olonnes (Worthing’s twinned town) in France. Sussex Police will be providing a free bike marking service and a Dr Bike session run by Cyclo Analysis will offer free bike health checks. Many other groups will a end including Parkinson’s UK (Worthing & Washington District) and Broadwater Support Group & Community Hub who have also benefited from Cllr Roser’s support during his Mayoral Year.
CYCALL also received funding from the Worthing Community Infrastructure Levy which will be used to purchase a new storage container to be used as a sensory space and office base.
Mar ne who founded CYCALL says that the support of the local community has helped the charity so much: “Many of our volunteers are people who were enjoying a walk in Brooklands
Park and could see how much fun we had at CYCALL sessions. We are so grateful for the con nued support of the wonderful local community.” If anyone is interested in volunteering please contact Mar ne by emailing cycallworthing@gmail.com. To find out more about CYCALL please visit the Facebook Page h ps://www.facebook.com/ Cycallworthing or website h ps://cycall.info/
CYCALL sessions will resume in April and booking is essen al.
Ferring Village Hall
If you want to get figh ng fit for spring or think you would like to try learning how to embroider, then read on! Ferring Village Hall has added TWO new classes to the many ac vi es already on offer.
The first is called Condi oning to Feel Well and will take place on the first Friday of every month, star ng at 8.45am on April 5th. The classes are run by Ka e Churcher, a fitness instructor, and last for 30 minutes. It’s fun and involves low impact body condi oning using a flexible band for resistance and a chair, so perfect if you struggle to get up and down from the floor.
Annual General Mee ng
Ferring Village Hall
Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 7pm
All residents of Ferring are welcome to a end. Please email ferringvh.sec@gmail.com one week before the mee ng if you would like to a end.
The Village Hall is a well‐used community space, which exists for the benefit of you, the villagers, and we want to ensure this facility will be serving our community well for the foreseeable future. We have carried out a programme of refurbishment in recent years and expect this to con nue in order to effect planned and future improvements.
The second is a li le less strenuous but guaranteed to flex your crea vity and dexterity, a five‐week embroidery course called Sit and S tch, run by Lara Sparks. It starts on April 11th. Full details of these ac vi es, plus all the others available at the hall, are on the Village Hall website www.ferringvillagehall.org.uk.
Don’t forget too if you are wan ng to shed a few pounds, Slimmers World now meet at the village hall. The classes are proving very popular, and are held every Thursday at 7.30am and 9am.
As always, the trustees of the Hall are so grateful for the support shown by the local community and this week, we have three “reasons to be cheerful” as the Blockheads’ song goes. The Orange Tree has kindly agreed to donate 10p from every cup of coffee sold during April to our Call for the Wall. This is the appeal to raise money for a new wall around the hall. And Ferring Parish Council has donated £20,000 towards the £65,000 total cost of the project. That means with other offerings, we are just over halfway there. You can s ll do your bit by making a dona on big or small, just go to our website for more info. Finally, once again, many thanks to the local La n jazz band Serenata who will be performing the first of four concerts on Saturday April 6th, with profits going to the new wall fund.
We have a team of enthusias c trustees and volunteers to help run and maintain the Village Hall and are always on the lookout for new trustees to join the management commi ee. If you are interested in being part of this important community asset, we would love to hear from you. All Ferring residents are welcome to a end the AGM on 15th May.
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Glebelands Community Centre
by Lilian Holdsworth on behalf of the Trustees
A new hirer came in to look around and brought her party planner along, ‘Touch of a Bow’. It was both rewarding and gra fying to witness the reac on we observed from them both. They just loved everything about Glebelands; the size, the light, the view and all the facili es including the Car Park and easy access for everyone. Lauren, the planner who hires all over West Sussex, said it’s not like any other hall that she has seen and just isn’t typical of a community centre. Even be er, she said it would be her number one venue from now on.
We learnt that ‘Touch of a Bow’ is a family‐run local prop hire and balloon styling business and can add the Wow! factor to any occasion or event. If you are looking for something special
We Trustees have been very busy this year carrying out the first phase of our refurbishment programme. Principally, a new hea ng system and double glazing. from sequin and luxury flower walls, to a sweet cart and illuminated numbers, take a look at their website. The Trustees are looking forward to their first Open Day on Saturday April 6th at 10.30am with refreshments, when they will share with the village a endees their vision and proposed Raised Flower/Vegetable Beds scheme. Everyone is welcome. See you then.
Personal Allowance
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Last month I spoke about the importance of using up your ISA and Pension allowances before the end of the tax year. This month I wanted to focus on another quick win.
We all have a personal allowance which starts at £12,570. For many of us, this will be swallowed up by our salaries, however, for those that have stopped working before their state pension starts, we o en see this allowance go to waste and there are a few tweaks to make sure you make the most of it.
For example:
I recently had a 62‐year‐old come to me who had taken the 25% tax free cash from their pension leaving them with £200k in their private pension, this tax‐free amount combined with other cash meant they had approximately the same again in a savings account.
They had worked out that moving forward they needed £2,000 per month to live on. Their plan was to ini ally draw this from their savings and then, when the State Pension of £1,000 a month started, draw the rest from their private pension. This would have meant they pay no tax now but will start paying tax of approximately £2,300 per year from age 67 for the rest of their lives.
Simply, by changing the plan, so ini ally £1,000 per month came from each of the pension and savings, plus stopping the pension withdrawal when the State Pension starts, they pay no tax now and no tax a er the State Pension starts. By u lising their personal allowance, they will have managed to have drawn £60k out of their private pension tax free.
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The Angmering Chorale
Come and Listen, Come and Sing
In March 2020 members of the Chorale were ge ng ready for a final rehearsal before their concert in Arundel Cathedral. That concert didn’t take place for another two years, when the choir was able to sing again.
We had an emo onal performance of Howard Goodall’s Invictus; A Passion, thoroughly appreciated by an audience also starved of live music. Two years on again, on Saturday, 13th April at 7.30pm at the same venue, the Chorale will be singing another of his pieces, Every Purpose under Heaven. We will also be singing a contras ng but equally tuneful piece wri en by Joseph Haydn 200 years previously. It is commonly known as Haydn’s Nelson Mass but he actually called it Missa in angus is (Mass for troubled mes), so very appropriate for us today, though it is anything but doleful.
Regular listeners of Classic FM will remember Howard Goodall – a presenter for many years and “Composer‐in‐Residence” during which
me he was named “Composer of the Year” at the Classic BRIT Awards in 2009. However, you may be more familiar with his work on television. He composed the main themes and incidental music for many UK comedy programmes including Red Dwarf, Blackadder, Mr Bean, The Thin Blue Line, The Vicar of Dibley 2point4 Children and QI.
All his music is great to listen to and great to sing. If you want to join us, we prac se at the Angmering Community Centre on Bramley Green on a Thursday at 7.30 and we will soon be prac sing for our Summer Proms at St Oscar Romero School on 29th June and Handel’s Messiah back at the cathedral on 23rd November.
Children Thrive in Year 5 at Ferring Primary School
Ferring’s 9‐10‐year‐old children have been incredibly busy since the start of the school year last September. Their teacher, Mr Dominic Cranfield, has planned a variety of ac vi es and events which help to make their learning experience both interes ng and fun.
“We are very fortunate to have amazing parent helpers who have supported us with baking, seaside visits and reading with the children, as well as providing materials for us to make our crea ve designs for Art and DT (stuffed toys, bridges, ships, personal maps),” explains Dom.
“Addi onally, we very much believe in developing a sense of community within Ferring: fostering reading buddies in Year 1, sharing bridge‐building exper se with Recep on class and suppor ng younger children at play mes. This is something I firmly root with the children as well as ge ng to know the surrounding area more.
Addi onally, we are lucky to be part of a reading project with the University of Sussex that allows children agency over the direc on in which we explore separate texts; the children have taken it in so many innova ve direc ons that demonstrate their amazingly imagina ve and wonderful minds. For our World War 2 topic we were able to examine artefacts from Worthing Museum in the classroom, did an evacuee day and tried different World War recipes ‐ the tastes were very interes ng.
“We’ve visited the Worthing Mosque which was most informa ve and welcoming. This really helped the children to understand how
Muslims believe the Qur'an is Allah's revela on. Other visits include the seaside to draw seascapes and we’ll also be going to the River Adur. Ferring library is also on the agenda: as much as I can, I want children to see the benefits of books and nurture a love for reading that stays with them throughout their lives. During the Summer term we are hoping to visit a local spor ng venue to reflect our Summer topic and cap it all off with a top secret surprise that I have no doubt the children will enjoy!
“The class is very crea ve, so anything arty and cra y they adore. This has included making parachutes, stuffed toys, bridges from a range of materials, ships from clay, and monsters to label in French!
“Being an advocate for reading and wri ng, I have developed comprehension exercises where we analyse a range of media such as songs ‐ par cularly Queen songs as that pop group is our class name this year – and film clips/trailers, poems, pictures etc. The children have responded so posi vely to this and with the addi on of wri ng journals they are able to express themselves and their interests.”
With all these amazing learning experiences it is li le wonder that Year 5 are so engaged with their learning and it is great prepara on for their move up to their final year at Ferring School in September.
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Spring Is In The Air
Time To Think About A New Interest
Littlehampton Probus Ladies’ Club is a group of about 40 friendly ladies who enjoy meeting on the fourth Friday (normally) of each month at Ham Manor Golf Club, for a two course lunch followed by tea/coffee and a speaker – covering a variety of interests from Queen Consorts to Crop Circles.
We also like any excuse to celebrate a special event/ occasion such as Diwali, Burns Night, Chinese New Year –and, of course, the Coronation of King Charles III – with an appropriate meal and talk.
In March this year the Club celebrates the 40th Anniversary so we shall be honouring this with a special lunch (members only) and are delighted to be welcoming His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard, as our guest.
If you are interested in hearing more about us and maybe a ending a lunch,
please contact our Membership Secretary Margaret Bills on 01903 787081 or email –daisypopslib@btinternet.com. Please include your telephone number so that in addition to sending you some information she can talk to you and answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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What’s On in and around Ferring
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Tuesday 2nd April ‐ 10:00 to 11:30
Coffee Morning (St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Ferring)
Pop along and join the Ferring Probus Club for a coffee and a chat. This social club for retired and semi‐retired people formed over 40 years ago and meets on the first Tuesday of the month. The cost is £3 per person plus a raffle.
Tuesday 2nd April ‐ 11:00 to 12:30
Postnatal group for mums with babies from newborn to crawling (St Mary’s Church Hall, Ilex Way, Goring)
A safe place for mothers with babies to meet and share experiences. The group is run by Dorothy Norris, a retired midwife and nutritional consultant. Takes place every Tuesday, including school holidays. £6 per session, includes hot drinks and biscuits. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ groups/postnatalgroupgoring
Tuesday 2nd April ‐ 19:00
Travelling Trends Fashion Show (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)
Enjoy an evening of fashion and fun hosted by Travelling Trends. See, try and buy this season’s fashions at reduced prices, and raise money for Deaf Action. Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm. Tickets £8, must be bought in advance. Email gearly@sky.com or call 07526 308234.
Tuesday 2nd April ‐ 19:30 to 21:00
Pigment and Paint: A History (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)
The Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors Club’s guest speaker is art historian Michaela Cranmer. All are welcome to attend. Non‐members £7.50, or join for just £35 pa. For more information, call Andy 07984 403890
Wednesday 3rd April ‐ 18:30 to 21:30
Micro Scalextric Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way, Goring)
Scalextric racers of all ages are welcome to join
in some Micro Scalextric fun at Worthing HO Racing’s monthly mee ng. Race fees £3 adults, £2 under‐16s. All equipment is provided. Find out more www.whoracing.org.uk
Thursday 4th April ‐ 19:15 to 21:00
Ferring Gardening Club (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)
This month’s talk is “You, Your Garden and Climate Change” by speaker Pauline Weeks. An important subject given the current weather pa erns and how it is affec ng what we plant.
Saturday 6th April ‐ 10:30 to 12:00
Community Vegetable Garden (Glebelands Community Centre, Greystoke Road)
An open day to discuss a new project for the Ferring Community and other ideas to benefit the village. Free refreshments .
Saturday 6th April ‐ 10:30 to 12:30
Ferring Community Open Day (Glebelands Community Centre, Greystoke Road)
The Trustees of Glebelands Community Centre invite everyone interested in enhancing Ferring’s community spirit to give their views on how they would like to see the Centre develop for the benefit of all ages and abili es. Contact ferringcommunitycentre@gmail.com
Saturday 6th April ‐ 14:00 to 16:30
The Worthing Wurlitzer Tea Dance (Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbo Road, Worthing)
Enjoy dancing to the Wurlitzer organ played by the king of dance organists, Phil Kelsall, from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool. Tickets £13 from www.wtm.uk/events/tea‐dance‐with‐phil‐kelsall. Ticket price includes tea and cake.
Saturday 6th April ‐ 19:30 to 22:00
A Hope for Peace Concert (Li lehampton
United Church, 1 High Street, Li lehampton)
The Edwin James Fes val Choir and Orchestra present a special concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of WWF UK. Raising funds for Snowdrop Trust. Tickets £10.
Monday 8th April ‐ 19:00 to 20:30
An Evening with Graham Bartlett (Littlehampton Library, Maltravers Road)
Sussex author Graham Bartlett, ex‐chief superintendent and divisional commander of Brighton and Hove police, introduces his latest crime novel, City on Fire. Tickets £5 from Littlehampton Library. Call 01903 716450
Wednesday 10th April ‐ 14:00 Women’s Afternoon Group (Ferring Village Hall)
Alex Foster from Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital will talk about the amazing work done at the hospital. Do come and listen.
Tuesday 9th to 21st April ‐ 10:00 ‐ 17:00 (closed Mondays)
Fred Delius art exhibition (Colonnade House, Warwick Street, Worthing)
This exhibition is a collection of sketches and paintings made around the streets of Worthing and the surrounding area. Fred will be available to explain his methods and how he uses watercolour and ink to create his works.
Tuesday 9th April ‐ 19:15 to 20:45
Histoire du Vignoble Bordelais (Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue)
This talk, arranged by the Anglo French Circle, is about the Bordeaux wine‐growing region. This welcoming group of Francophiles meet every second Tuesday of the month. All levels of French are welcome. Visitors, for further information, please email anglofrenchrustington@gmail.com
Wednesday 10th April ‐ 10:00 to 15:00
Paper Flower Wreath Workshop (Mettle Studios, Roundstone Bypass, Angmering) £60 includes all materials, tuition and use of tools. Choice of colours and patterns. For more information, email allie.bond@btinternet.com
Thursday 11th/Sat 13th April ‐ 14:00 to 16:00
Country & Western Concert (Glebelands Community Centre, Greystoke Rd)
Ferring Retirement Club’s Terry Clough Choir is performing a Country and Western concert. Tickets £2, includes refreshments, are on sale in the Ferring Retirement Club, Greystoke Road, on Tuesdays 9.30 to 10.30, Thursdays 9.30 to
10.15 and Fridays 10.00 to 11.00. Max four tickets pp. Cash payment only at time of booking. No exchanges or refunds.
Friday 12th April ‐ 18:30 to 09:30
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)
Harrison Ford is back as the dashing hero in Ferring Community Cinema’s next screening. Tickets £6, available at the North Ferring Co‐Op, the Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Ticket price includes tea, coffee or soft drink and biscuits.
Tuesday 16th April ‐ 09:45 to 12:00
Talk: The Artist’s Village the Legacy of GF Watts & Mary Seton Watts. (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington)
The Art Society Arun’s talk this month is by Anne Anderson. Everyone is welcome. Guests £7 at the door. So just turn up, grab a coffee and enjoy the talk.
Thursday 18th April ‐ 14:00
Talk: Influential Women ‐ Emmeline Pankhurst (Museum Education Room, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Chapel Road, BN11 1HP)
Today, women in Britain take the right to vote for granted but who do we have to thank for it?
Monika Lind delivers a fascinating lecture. Tickets £10 available from www.wtm.uk/ events/influential‐women‐emmeline‐pankhurst/#book‐tickets
Friday 26th April ‐ 14:30 to 16:30
Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery ‐ its History and Wildlife (Ferring Village Hall)
Ferring Conservation Group’s April meeting will hear a presentation by Debra Hillman, Chair of the Friends of Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery, on the history and wildlife of this urban oasis. £2 members, £3 visitors, includes tea and biscuits.
Sunday 28th April 13:00 to 17:00
Mind, Body, Spirit Festival (Field Place Manor House, The Boulevard, Worthing)
Come and uplift your spirit and soul at this jam‐packed fair offering talks and demos, stalls selling crystals, clothing, essential oils and more. Plus massage, reflexology, reiki, and other therapies. Entry £3, under‐16s free.
Liver Spring‐Clean Time!
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
Spring is my favourite season, perhaps because I was a spring‐baby!
Spring is also when your body is the most open to detoxing. Your organs are designed to do this naturally, but unfortunately, the very high levels of environmental pollu on are making this cleansing process increasingly challenging. This toxic load is a major contributor to the current rise in cancers, chronic autoimmune illnesses and general un‐wellness.
Spring is therefore a great me to start giving your lympha c system a hand, to quicken the speed at which toxins are cleansed out of your bodies.
Two simple techniques will help you to detox: skin brushing and hot/cold showers. First, skin brushing: brush your en re (dry)
body with a natural‐bristled, long‐handled brush every morning before showering. Brush lightly but energe cally towards your heart for about 2‐3 minutes. Follow this with a shower to wash off the dead skin cells the brushing has dislodged. At the end of your shower, make sure to end with 30 seconds hot water (don’t burn yourself!), then as cold as you can stand it for 30‐60 seconds. Repeat several mes if you want, but always end with cold water. These techniques will s mulate faster movement of your lymph beneath the skin, triggering your body to more efficiently eliminate toxins through the skin. Adding to these techniques plenty of water, moving more and ea ng more raw foods will boost your energy and make you feel less ‘toxic’ and lighter.
Singles Compe on
at Ferring Carpet Bowls
The Club held its popular annual singles compe on in February. The level of entries was good with compe tors split into groups of five who played everyone in their group. This gave players four games each with the winners from each group proceeding to the finals day on 22nd February.
All matches were played in the Club’s home venue at the Barn a ached to the English Martyrs church in Goring. The finals day was well a ended and spectators enjoyed games of the highest quality with many exci ng close finishes.
The final was an exhilara ng affair between John Copping and Ron Pavier. A er comple ng the allo ed five ends the two were locked together on 5 points apiece. Two extra me ends were played with John squeezing home 6‐5 . A new name on the trophy which bodes well for the future of the Club.
The annual doubles tournament is due to commence shortly so it will be interes ng to see if new names appear on this trophy also.
The Club play on Monday a ernoons (2‐4pm); Tuesday mornings (10.30‐12.30) and a ernoons (2‐4pm); Wednesday mornings (10‐12noon). If you are interested in giving the game a try then please call Liz Colwell (01903 248091) or Paul Hayman (01903 245023) for further informa on.
Understanding Dental Implants
by Cli on Wan, Associate Den st, Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce
If you're considering solu ons for tooth loss or dealing with the challenges of dentures, we want to invite you to explore the prac cal benefits of dental implants at Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce.
We are now at a point where long‐term clinical data is available to prove that implants are a reliable approach, giving not just aesthe c improvement but also long‐term func onality and comfort.
If you are missing a natural tooth or mul ple teeth, with our state‐of‐the art technology including in‐house Cone Beam CT scanner, 3D intra‐oral scanners and sophis cated smile design so ware, we are able to safely and precisely plan your treatment. Implants serve as a stable founda on for customized crowns that blend with your natural teeth.
Dental implants are adaptable to various degrees of tooth loss:
Single Missing Tooth
In cases of a single missing tooth, dental implants offer a straigh orward replacement. The implant func ons as a dependable root subs tute, crowned with a carefully cra ed tooth to match neighbouring ones.
Solu ons for Mul ple Teeth
For those with mul ple missing teeth, dental implants can be used to support a bridge to replace mul ple missing teeth restoring your bite, your smile or both!
Securing Loose Dentures
If you have a denture that you love but it moves around, dental implants could be used to stabilise loose dentures.
Denture Replacement
Dental implants present an alterna ve to removable dentures with a full arch replacement. This comprehensive solu on secures a complete set of prosthe c teeth to the jawbone, offering stability surpassing tradi onal dentures.
Long‐Term Oral Health
Beyond cosme c benefits, dental implants contribute to sustained oral health. The fusion of implants with the jawbone mi gates bone loss, preserving facial structure and preven ng the sunken appearance associated with untreated tooth loss.
Why Choose Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce?
At Abbots Lodge, we recognise the unique nature of each pa ent's dental story and journey. Our experienced team seamlessly combines technical exper se with personalized care to ensure your comfort throughout the dental implant process. From the ini al consulta on to the final restora on, our commitment is to provide a straigh orward and efficient experience.
If you are wondering what can be done please call us and arrange an appointment so we can look at the op ons together. Maybe it’s me to secure your oral health for the long term.
Please call 01903 783154 to make an appointment or email info@abbotslodge.com.
Sophisticated software allows us to use the CBCT scan and intra-oral scans together to precisely plan and preview treatment.
Banana and Walnut Loaf
Prepara on me: 20 minutes
Cooking me: 60‐70 minutes
Ingredients
225g plain flour
2 level tsp baking powder
80g so ened or spreadable bu er
1 large egg (beaten)
110g caster sugar
4 medium bananas (peeled)
50g walnuts (chopped)
Zest 1 lemon
Demerara sugar for sprinkling
Method
Preheat oven to 180C / gas 4. Grease and line a 2lb loaf n.
Mash three bananas to a pulp and chop the fourth.
Si the flour and baking powder together into a separate bowl. Add the bu er, egg and caster sugar. Using a mixer mix everything together for a minute or two. Add the mashed and chopped bananas and briefly whisk them into the mixture. Fold in the chopped walnuts and lemon zest.
Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared n.
Sprinkle with Demerara sugar.
Place in the pre‐heated oven so that the top of the n is in the centre. Bake for 60‐70 minutes un l a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10‐15 minutes then turn out on to a cooling rack.
This cake is good served warm with crème fraiche, cold, or even toasted.
Worthing Spanish Conversa on Club
Worthing Spanish Conversa on Club is a community hub which has been running for several years. It is there for anyone, young and old, to spend some me listening to or speaking Spanish. We meet up every Saturday between 11.00 and 12.00 hrs at the Broadwater Parish Centre.
Members come from different countries in the world as well as from Worthing and its surroundings. Some speak Spanish as their first language. There is a small charge, £4 a session, to cover the hiring of the rooms.
Twice a year we have a lunch at the Centre, o en tapas, to celebrate either the anniversary of the Club or Christmas. We are united by the love of the Spanish language whether we are learning or fluent. Everyone is made welcome. The Club was started by Ghislaine Chauvin and she is s ll the main contact for the club. If you are interested in learning a li le more Spanish or just keeping up to date and prac sing what you already know you can contact Ghislaine on 07791 879909.
Ferring Gardening Club
At our mee ng on Thursday 7th March Malcolm Linfield gave a talk on The Worthing Glass House Industry. This was our first mee ng following our AGM in February.
It was closely followed by our Spring Flower Show on 16th March where we had an extensive display of spring flowers and arrangements. A er the show there were lots of wonderful photos and comments on our Facebook Page.
April sees us holding our regular monthly mee ng on Thursday the 4th when the speaker Pauline Weeks will be talking about You, Your Garden and Climate Change ‐ a subject that is of major importance to us all, par cularly as we have had one of the we est winters since records began. This is followed by our first ou ng of the year to RHS Wisley on Thursday the 18th. As we are affiliated to the RHS we get a concession on entry and this helps to keep the cost down. The cket price is £18 for FGC members and just £20 for non‐members. The coach departs and returns to Ferring stopping outside the Link Romania shop. If you are interested in joining us, we have some spaces le , please contact our membership secretary.
Our programme of talks and events is on our no ceboard at the front of the Village Hall. If you see something of interest, come along to any of our mee ngs and pay just £3.
Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start and we finish at around 9pm.
Further informa on can be found on Facebook under Ferring Gardening Club or alterna vely contact our Membership Secretary, Gwen Newman, on 01903 249655 or via email at memsecfgc@gmail.com
Gardens By Arrangement at The Na onal Garden Scheme
The Na onal Garden Scheme opens over 3,500 private gardens to the public each year. Most visitors are familiar with the gardens that open their gates to everyone on set days, many also open By Arrangement and some open only By Arrangement.
These wonderful, o en hidden gems are really worth exploring especially if you are keen to return to a garden you love, perhaps missed a public open day, or simply want to explore somewhere completely unchartered. By Arrangement gardens cater for different group sizes from as few as one to 20+, it all depends on the size and accessibility of the garden, some have fixed prices for entry others are agreed in discussion with the garden owner.
“Booking a By Arrangement Garden visit with the Na onal Garden Scheme was a joy. I spoke directly with the garden owner to arrange a me that suited us both and was able to treat mum, family, and friends to a really special day out in a garden open just for us!” Garden visitor.
What is a By Arrangement Garden? A garden open By Arrangement accepts visitors to their garden for a more personalised visit, on a pre‐agreed date. Usually, the garden will adver se a range of dates available that they are willing to open so that visitors can decide on the most suitable op on for them. This can o en be a wide date range, for example March‐October, so there are plenty of opportuni es to find a date to suit you and your group or family and friends.
What are the benefits of booking a visit in advance? Booking a By Arrangement Garden gives you direct contact with the garden owner, allowing you to liaise on everything from convenient mes and dates, to what you’ll see and do once you’re there.
Why choose By Arrangement? Did you miss an open day or perhaps you would like to bring your family back for a special occasion? Contact any garden offering By Arrangement visits to discuss op ons.
Booking your By Arrangement visit West Sussex gardens opening in 2024 are available to view on the Na onal Garden Scheme
Website. From the garden informa on page, you will find the garden owner’s contact details. They are wai ng to hear from you and will be delighted to help you create the perfect visit. The garden owner will confirm all the details and whether they require a deposit/full payment ahead of the visit. Some examples of local gardens open By Arrangement: Findon Place Worthing Stunning grounds and gardens surrounding a Grade II listed Georgian country house (not open), nestled at the foot of the South Downs. The most glorious se ng for a tapestry of perennial borders set off by Sussex flint walls. This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 15 and 30. Please contact Caroline Hill at hello@findonplace.com or call 01903 877085. h p://www.findonplace.com Open Day Sunday July 21st.
Planta on Rise Worthing A beau fully planted 70 x 80 garden, surrounded by trees and shrubs and featuring flower decked pergolas, a folly and a summerhouse overlooking a pond. Winner of the Daily Mail Na onal Garden Compe on. This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 March to August for groups of up to 20. Contact Nigel & Trixie Hall on 01903 262206 or trixiehall008@gmail.com.
Dale Park House Madehurst, Arundel Set in parkland, enjoying magnificent views to the sea. Come and relax in this large walled garden with impressive plan ng, a gravel garden, dreamy rose and clema s arches, a sunken gravel garden, an orchard and kitchen garden. This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 May to 5 July. Contact Robert & Jane Green on 01243 814260 or via email robertgreenfarming@gmail.com
As with all garden visits organised through the Na onal Garden Scheme, By Arrangement visits support our nursing and health beneficiaries. h ps://ngs.org.uk
The Wey and Arun Canal
Ferring Conserva on Group February Mee ng
The February mee ng had over 80 members and visitors present to hear an excellent presenta on from Tony Pra , a representa ve from The Wey and Arun Canal Trust. Tony began by explaining that the canal formed the final part of a vital route from London to Portsmouth without going to sea.
This became of great military importance, par cularly during the Napoleonic Wars. Sadly, this was never a commercial success and as railways became the preferred mode of transport for goods, the canal was closed in 1871 and had been li le used.
Tony explained that over 100 years later The Wey and Arun Canal Society was formed which in 1973 became The Wey and Arun Canal Trust. This body of 3,000 members, volunteers and staff have been instrumental in restoring significant stretches of the canal. The ini al aim was to preserve the remains but in fact a full restora on programme began to recreate London’s Lost Route to the sea, involving the Wey and Arun Junc on Canal and the Arun Naviga on. The Trust has a showcase site at Loxwood, West Sussex where it is possible to book boat trips and where canoeists and paddleboarders are welcome to use the waterway.
Tony highlighted a par cularly iconic river crossing in the form of Stopham Bridge which is said to be the finest medieval bridge in Sussex. Built in 1423 to replace an earlier wooden bridge, its central arch was raised in 1822 to allow masted ships access to the Wey and Arun canal further up river.
An assortment of problems account for the reason that more of this 23‐mile idyllic waterway has not been restored further. They come mainly in the form of available funding, planning permissions and the fact that sec ons of the canal in the most restorable condi on have been tackled first.
The Wey‐South Path was one of the Trust’s earliest successes and is a long‐distance footpath that runs either alongside or near to
the canal route. Along this scenic route an abundance of wildlife can be viewed and also from the canal boats.
A er a break for welcome refreshments Graham Tuppen enlightened the audience with news of local wildlife sigh ngs and happenings. Chaffinches, Goldfinches, a male Blackcap, Magpies, a Woodpecker, a Goldcrest, Coal Tits, and a Kestrel had all been spo ed in and around Ferring as well as a Brimstone bu erfly and a Bumble Bee. The first Newt had been seen and a Heron taking numerous frogs from a pond in a local garden. Graham remarked on the splendid recent display of crocuses on the Village Green and he had been told by Peter Dale that the lagoons alongside the Rife had frogspawn in them.
Ed Miller to conclude the mee ng, updated the audience with news that the planning applica on for the proposed house at the front of 158 Li lehampton Road had been withdrawn. The 48 houses proposed for Kingston Lane will be discussed at Arun DC’s March Planning Mee ng. The Chatsmore Farm housing estate inquiry has been postponed with no new date set. A Lawful Development Cer ficate has been applied for regarding a sandpit and children’s play area on the north side of Marine Drive.
Indiana Jones
and the Dial of Des ny
Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next film, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Des ny’ on Friday 12th April.
This 2023 ac on/adventure film sees the return of legendary hero Indiana Jones, who is tempted back into figh ng evil to stop an ar fact ge ng into the wrong hands.
Starring Harrison Ford, John Rhys‐Davies and Karen Allen, reprising their rolls as Indiana Jones, Sallah and Marion Ravenwood, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Des ny also stars the scene stealing Toby Jones, and Phoebe Waller‐Bridge as Indy’s goddaughter.
Set in 1969, Indy is approaching re rement from Hunter College, and is feeling underwhelmed by what lies ahead for him. A visit from his god‐daughter Helena, who wants to research ‘the Dial’, results in a chain of events that involves double‐crossing, chasing across the globe and incredible scenic vistas.
It is great to see that 80‐year‐old Ford hasn’t lost any of his leading adventurer appeal ‐ the film is great fun to watch and the John Williams score is a treat.
The film will be showing at Ferring Village Hall. Tickets are £6 and available at the North Ferring Co‐op, the Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Ticket price includes tea, coffee or a so drink and biscuits. Doors open at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start.
May’s film is Wonka on May 17th.
Sally and Louise
Ferring Assistant Librarians
Ferring library was officially opened on the 24th of February 1965 and is situated in Ferring Street near The Barn Surgery. The library is open every day apart from Sunday and you’ll find the library assistants Louise and Sally happy to help you.
What do you like most about working at Ferring Library? Sally and Louise: The customers are lovely, and there is such a strong sense of community in Ferring which we both really appreciate. Our customers are also a great source of book recommenda ons!
What do you like least about working at Ferring Library? Sally and Louise: The quan ty of leaves we need to sweep up in the autumn! There have been days when the pile against the door is 2 feet tall and we have needed to use the snow shovel!
How long have you worked for the Library Service? Louise: It will be 9 years in June. The me has absolutely flown by. Sally: Only 2 years so I have really benefi ed from all of Louise’s experience.
What is your favourite genre/book: Louise: I am always drawn to crime and thrillers, but equally I do enjoy reading biographies. People are just so fascina ng in whatever path they tread. Sally: So difficult to choose one, I always enjoy Kate Atkinson’s wri ng and loved her most recent book, ‘Shrines of Gaiety.’
Where is your favourite reading spot? Sally: On the sofa with a cup of tea! Louise: In winter, it would have to be by the warm log burner and with a cup of coffee. Summer me always in the garden, with the sunshade up and a glass of something nice!
What is the first book you remember reading?
Sally: The Kingdom of Carbonel by Barbara Sleigh, a magical story which had me hooked. I s ll have it somewhere! Louise: I loved the ladybird books, and I was handed down a large collec on of them from my older siblings. Which of you does the singing at Toddler Time? We both do and take it in turns. It works well as we don’t sing the same songs so it’s slightly different. Our Knit and Na er group have kni ed some mice for Hickory Dickory Dock so that is our current favourite. The mice are really cute and can be seen on the West Sussex Libraries Family Corner Facebook page! There are lots of ac vi es that take place in the library, any we might not know about?
Louise and Sally: Most of you will know about the weekly Toddler Time, Knit and Na er, and the Board Game group, and possibly our Reading Group which meets once a month. But people might not know about our Jigsaw puzzle which people can come in and do any me. We have some regular puzzlers and they have already completed four jigsaws since the end of November!
What do you think is so special about libraries?
Sally: I think the way libraries have extended what they provide is brilliant. Joining the library is s ll free and it provides free access to not only the borrowing of books, but also e‐books, audio books, magazines and newspapers, use of the public computers, and scanner and internet access is also free. Louise: Libraries are a safe, warm space where you can pop in to read the weekly newspaper, order a book or ask us a ques on, learn to crochet, or tackle our puzzle. No two days are ever the same. I enjoy watching new mums join in at baby rhyme me and meet other new mums. We have new ladies coming to Knit and Na er learning a new skill or just refreshing an old one. Their crea ons are just fabulous! Sally and Louise: We both really appreciate our wonderful volunteers who do so much to aid the running of the library, from singing at Toddler Time to rustling up refreshments for our regular ac vi es, they’re brilliant.
Funding boost helps group nature walks in Worthing
People struggling with their physical and mental health are enjoying the benefits of spending me in nature, thanks to funding from Worthing Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund.
Last year community interest company Wild Gathering, which was started in the pandemic by Kate Drake and Siân Jones, was awarded £7,548 to run a year‐long programme of nature‐based ac vi es across Worthing for people with mental and physical health condi ons, those struggling with loneliness and isola on or who just want to get outdoors and meet new people.
Last month saw the latest walk take place at Honeysuckle Lane Green Space (also known as The Sanctuary) at High Salvington. Par cipants were encouraged to slowly and mindfully walk through the woodland, taking no ce of the flora and fauna and sights, sounds and smells.
The walks generally a ract up to 10 people and at the end of each one, Kate and Siân ask everyone to come up with some words or phrases to summarise the walk, which they quickly turn into an on‐the‐spot poem.
Co‐founder Kate said: “Being outside gives people the chance to slow down and take me out from their busy lives and tune into all five senses. We ask how people are feeling at the start and end of each walk, and there is always a posi ve shi
“One of the really posi ve outcomes of this project so far has been that it has given people the opportunity to build friendships and carry on mee ng each other for walks as well as get to know us and feel comfortable enough to take part in some of our other workshops and programmes.”
Wild Gathering works with West Sussex Mind, carers and social prescribers in Worthing to
deliver its programme of workshops and events, but people can also contact them directly to take part.
This month, they will be hos ng a series of seasonal workshops from a yurt at Maybridge Keystone Centre in Goring and are set to publish a book of the poems created at the end of each walk later this year.
Cllr Rosey Whorlow, Worthing’s cabinet member for community wellbeing, said: “We are extremely lucky to be surrounded by so many beau ful green spaces in and around Worthing, but accessing them can some mes be a challenge for people with physical and mental health condi ons. That’s why groups like Wild Gathering are so important and why we’re glad to help them support more people to enjoy the outdoors this year.”
Visit h ps://www.wildgathering.co.uk/ or email wildgathering@yahoo.com to find out more.
The group aims to make all of its ac vi es accessible and is able to meet with people on a one‐to‐one basis if they are feeling anxious about joining a group se ng straight away.
The council revamped the CIL fund last year to cover a wider area of Worthing and give the community more of a say in how the money is spent. Visit h ps://www.adur‐worthing.gov.uk/ worthing‐cil/neighbourhood‐fund/ to find out more.
Ferring Probus Club meetings
The weather might have been awful, but our two February meetings provided a welcome uplift. Our President, Mrs Beryl Short, celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday 6th February. Beryl’s birthday coincided with our regular monthly coffee morning which is held at the Church Centre.
On arrival we were greeted by Beryl (pictured below) with handshakes and hugs. Large pink balloons were rising to the ceiling. Arranged on the coffee table was a wonderful selec on of iced cakes, sponges, and tray bakes. These were delicious and diets were ignored for the morning. Beryl was delighted with her unique birthday card which had been drawn and designed by Mike Payne, the cartoonist who spoke at our Christmas Luncheon.
No party is complete without parlour games, which were excep onally well organised by David Gibbs. He produced fun quizzes based on events and music throughout the last ninety years. We enjoyed passing the parcels and wondered how long these had taken to wrap.
The speaker at our luncheon on Wednesday 21st February was Steve Bird who is a military historian. His topic was en tled “The Home Guard”. He commenced his talk by displaying a picture of the cast of the much‐loved Dad’s Army. He told us that this portrayal had created a myth which has led to many people believing that the programmes were historically accurate.
In contrast Steve delivered a wide‐ranging talk on the evolu on of the Home Guard from the 1914 Volunteer Training Corps in World War One to the Home Guard in 1940.
On 14th May 1940, Anthony Eden broadcast a message to the na on asking for volunteers to join the Local Defence Volunteers, the name was changed later, by Winston Churchill, to the Home Guard. Volunteers were to be aged between seventeen and sixty‐five years. The average age of the volunteers was thirty‐five. Women were able to join as early as November 1940.
The du es of the Home Guard were many. They were trained to buy me if the Germans invaded. If this occurred, they would mount roadblocks and guard vulnerable posi ons. Over me they became an efficient figh ng force. Not at all like Dad’s Army!
Steve told us that two members of the cast of the television programme did serve, one of whom was Arthur Ridley who played Private Godfrey. Arthur was badly wounded on the Somme in 1916. Despite a permanent paralysed arm, he volunteered and served during the Second World War, as a volunteer, he made it to Boulogne.
The whole presenta on was full of amazing and interes ng facts which were thoroughly enjoyed by all and we also learnt a great deal.
Ferring Probus Club meets for coffee on the first Tuesday of the month at St Andrew’s Centre. The third Wednesday of the month is for a members’ two course lunch at Worthing Indoor Bowls Club. At both mee ngs there is usually an excellent speaker, and the topics are always varied. There are other social events throughout the season.
More informa on? Come to a coffee morning and speak to the Secretary Roger Lovell or call 07802951061 or email rmlisnow@yahoo.co.uk
Arts Society Arun
The Arts Society offer a Community Grant to be awarded for an Arts in the Community project. The Arts Society Arun successfully applied for a grant to be given to The Li lehampton Child Contact Centre.
This Charity does incredible work, providing a safe, friendly, supervised and child‐focused environment where non‐resident parents can spend me with their children.
The centre is run by voluntary staff, who do an amazing job.
The art and cra resources of the centre are very limited and the grant will be used to provide age related art and cra bags for each family. The experience of producing an art project together can be very fulfilling for parents and children alike, as well as making a memento of their me spent together.
The Arts Society Arun is delighted to have been a part of this project.
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• Rapid bath out walk-in shower conversions
• Back to a warm deep soak with a walk-in bath
• Making bathing safer with simple changes; Grab rails, shower seats, raised WCs & slip resistant safety flooring
• Council (DFG), SSAFA and charity grants quotes available
• Discounts for over 60s and ex-service personnel
info@ahminstallations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk
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Inheritance Tax and Old Wills
Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP and an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax, looks at why an old Will could increase the Inheritance Tax on your estate.
The Chancellor has delivered what could be his last budget. Yet again, no changes to Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Bands were announced, so it seems an appropriate me to revisit my previous ar cle about Inheritance Tax.
How much Inheritance Tax will be paid when you die? Anything le to a spouse or charity is exempt. A er that, Inheritance Tax is charged at 40% above your Nil Rate Band. A reduced Inheritance Tax rate of 36% applies if you leave more than 10% of your estate to charity.
What is your maximum Nil Rate Band? This is a very complex area, but the basics are:
Individual without children or grandchildren: £325,000.
Individual with children or grandchildren: £500,000.
Married couple/Civil Partners without children or grandchildren: £650,000.
Married couple/Civil Partners with children or grandchildren: £1million.
Prior to 2017, the maximum Nil Rate Band was £325,000 for an individual, and £650,000 for a married couple. However, un l late 2007, the maximum Nil Rate for an individual or a married couple was only £325,000. The main way for a married couple to save Inheritance Tax before October 2007 was to create Nil Rate Band Discre onary Trusts in their Wills.
However, the 2017 changes that increased the Nil Rate Band for a married couple from £650,000 to £1million only allows that increase of £350,000 if your home is given outright to your children or grandchildren when you die. This means that if your Wills contain a Nil Rate Band Discre onary Trust, you are likely to miss out on that £350,000. Your estate will pay an extra £140,000 in Inheritance Tax, so your family will inherit £140,000 less, just because you never got around to upda ng your Wills.
What ac on do you need to take? First, locate your copy of your Will and check the date on it. If it was made before 2008, it needs to be reviewed urgently as your estate is at risk of paying extra Inheritance Tax when you die. If your Will was made before April 2017, it also needs to be reviewed, although it is less likely that changes will need to be made to save Inheritance Tax.
Second, contact me to book a free, no obliga on, ini al appointment to review your Will. I am based in our Arundel office, but free home visits are available. During the ini al appointment I will ask you for background informa on regarding your family and your estate, to check your Inheritance Tax posi on, and then review your Will in light of that to see if you need to make any changes.
You can contact me by calling Monan Gozze LLP on 01903 927055, or by email to ssampson@monangozze .com
“I really couldn’t exist without the help of Guild Care. This is truly a lifeline service for me which I couldn’t do without.”
Home Care client
Person-centred care and support in your own home
Guild Care are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity. Our vison is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives. Our home care service enables older people and vulnerable adults to lead better quality lives whilst remaining safe and comfortable in their own homes. We offer support with:
Personal care Companionship Respite
Household duties Well-being checks Medication
Meal preparation We cover: Worthing, Ferring, Goring, Rustington, East Preston, Lancing, Shoreham, Angmering and surrounding areas. Join our team, we are looking for dedicated carers.
homecare@guildcare.org Get in touch with our friendly team for more details 01903 528637 or 07866 781827 www.guildcare.org/homecare
Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658.
200 years’ service
for six Li lehampton RNLI crew
As the Royal Na onal Lifeboat Ins tu on (RNLI) reaches its 200th anniversary, six of Li lehampton RNLI Lifeboat Sta on’s longest‐serving opera onal crew are celebra ng nearly 200 years’ voluntary service.
The six volunteers, who are all from the local area, have chalked up a combined 194 years’ saving lives at sea. They are all frontline lifesavers who currently have, or have held, seagoing roles – and they all play a crucial role in the smooth running of the lifeboat sta on. They are:
Geoff Warminger: 52 years
Nick White: 42 years
Ivan Greer: 33 years
Andy Harris: 28 years
Gavin Simmons: 22 years
Rob Devo: 17 years
Since it was founded on 4th March 1824, the RNLI has relied on volunteering to power its lifesaving service. Each volunteer juggles their me with their job and family life. They are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When their pager goes off, they will drop everything to head to the lifeboat sta on and save lives at sea. Li lehampton RNLI, which is in the heart of Li lehampton Harbour, is manned en rely by volunteers.
Nick White, Li lehampton RNLI Lifeboat Sta on’s Lifeboat Opera ons Manager, has volunteered with the RNLI for 42 years, at both Li lehampton and Weston‐super‐Mare. He said: ‘The town of Li lehampton has a long and close rela onship with the RNLI. Since the 19th century, our men and women have selflessly
given up their me to help those in trouble in our local waters.
‘Although today we are recognising the dedica on and commitment of our longest‐serving volunteers, I would also like to thank every single one of the many men and women at Li lehampton RNLI who make our lifesaving work possible. To our shop staff, visits officers, water safety team, fundraisers, press officers, boathouse managers, launch authori es, shore crew and crew – thank you!’ Li lehampton RNLI’s volunteer crew look a er the stretch of the West Sussex coast between Bognor Regis and Worthing. Li lehampton RNLI is independent from the Coastguard and receives no government funding. The modern lifeboat sta on was established in 1969 and was home to the famous Blue Peter I lifeboat for 49 years. Today, Li lehampton is served by two lifeboats – Renee Sherman and Ray of Hope.
Arundel Lido Summer Season:
13th April – 29th September 2024
Arundel Lido offers outdoor swimming throughout the year. The summer season offers heated swimming from April to September and subject to demand, a cold water season runs in the winter. The term ‘Lido’ is taken from the place in Venice where bathing took place. Lidos usually have areas for sunbathing, relaxing, and eating and are designed for activities around water. Our Lido offers all these facilities.
Situated in the picturesque town of Arundel, in the South Downs National Park, Arundel Lido is the only remaining lido in West Sussex and is much more than just an outside swimming pool. The 2024 Season promises to be fun‐packed with activities for you and your family. Our heated pools will be open daily from Saturday 13th April to Sunday 29th September 2024, our longest summer season to date.
Summer sessions and activities include a full swimming timetable for all ages and abilities, weekly swimming lessons, aqua‐aerobics, water polo and rookie lifeguard training. Sunday mornings (10‐11:30) see our much loved giant inflatable submarine, Sid the Sub, in the pool for the whole family to enjoy.
Furthermore, we offer lovely grass spaces for picnics, a kids play area and football pitch and a well‐stocked kiosk serving hot and cold refreshments – ice creams included!
Membership
There are a variety of membership packages available to suit everyone. It is also possible to pay as you go on all sessions, booking via our website. Information on summer 2024 membership can be found here: https://arundel‐lido.com/membership/
More information about activities, bookings and membership can be found on our website: https://arundel‐lido.com
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