All about Ferring May 2024

MAY 2024 ISSUE 141

All about Ferring Community Magazine and Business Directory Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt Editorials and Advertisements t: 01273 732993 e: helen@allaboutmagazines.co.uk w: www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk All about Ferring is independently published. 3,500 copies are distributed through the door to homes in Ferring.

Thank You to all the businesses and the library who hold extra copies of the magazine. We would also like to thank all of the advertisers as without them, this magazine would not be possible.

June 2024 deadlines Editorial submissions, advertising copy 7th May. Finished artwork by 9th May. Disclaimer All about Ferring cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in the magazine.

Welcome to the May issue.

I would like to thank our proofreader Sarah Butler who is leaving, for her many years of service to the magazines. Anna Muggeridge, who currently takes care of our social media and What’s On pages, will now take over this role also.

May Day conjures up visions of young people dancing around the maypole, Morris men, and the crowning of the May Queen. This year we have two Bank Holidays in May, on the 6th and the 27th of the month, so fingers crossed we will have some warm and dry weather by the time these arrive.

In this issue the What’s On pages are brimming with spring events both indoors and out with plant sales, sponsored walks, art trails, quiz nights, concerts and historical talks. We also bring you the usual news from the local schools, clubs and associations.

Please do add your events to our website as then they will appear in the magazines also.

Happy reading.

Helen and the All about Magazines team

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Weekend Plant Bonanza at Ferring Country Centre There has been much ac vity in the po ng sheds, glass house and poly tunnels at Ferring Country Centre over the last few weeks!

Malcolm, our Hor culture Manager, and his team of staff, volunteers and Day Service helpers have been sowing, plan ng and watering in prepara on for our Plant Bonanza Weekend on Sat 11th May and Sunday 12th May. The historic yearly event was revived last year due to popular demand.

Stunning hanging baskets, containers and bedding plants can all be found at fabulous prices at this event, to add a splash of instant colour to your summer garden. A few Day Service customers will also be present to help carry your purchases back to your car, if required.

The Rise and Fall of LiƩle Voice

by Ferring Amateur DramaƟc Society (FADS) Following on from the success of our most recent produc on, FADS are already hard at work with the next show, The Rise and Fall of Li le Voice. This bi ersweet comedy takes place in a northern town and features an array of colourful characters and a young lady who can impersonate the singing of bygone stars.

As part of this show is set in a working man’s club, we have decided that there will be cabaret style sea ng for the produc on. This will give you the opportunity to sit at a table with your friends, enjoy a glass of wine or two and get into the swing of things.

The Rise and Fall of Li le Voice will run from 26th – 29th June at 7.30pm with a ma nee star ng at 2.30pm on the 29th.

Tickets are £12 and will be on sale shortly from www. cketsource.co.uk/fad.

More informa on can be found on the FADS website at www.ferring‐drama.org.uk

Ranger’s Café will be open serving delicious breakfasts and lunches, as well as hot and cold drinks and cakes. Dogs, on leads, are welcome in the Garden Centre and Café and car parking is available in our car park and overflow parking field, but we do encourage people to carshare if possible.

Dales Farm will be open (Sat 9am ‐ 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm) as usual, so why not make a family day of it and visit the animals while you are here? www.ferringcountrycentre.org

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Magazine Distributor takes on Cycling Challenge with fellow Ferring resident As most readers will know, 6th June 2024 is the 80th anniversary of the D‐Day landings on the Normandy beaches. On May 27th All about Ferring distributor Gareth Hearn and Colin Brown will remember the date in a personal way by embarking on a sponsored cycle ride of their own making on behalf of Armed Forces registered charity Help for Heroes (11209920).

The two men from Li le Paddocks, Ferring, are self‐funding, so all proceeds go to Help for Heroes. Perhaps the cycle to Portsmouth is not on most people’s must‐do list but, when the ferry reaches Cherbourg the following morning, the duo can look forward to mile a er gruelling mile of French countryside. They will visit the beaches of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword and then journey on to Pegasus Bridge and Dieppe, paying their respects as they go to the brave troops who landed and fought to defeat the German occupiers.

Approximately 340 miles will be spent in the saddle on the English and French sides of the Channel, in a li le under a week. Neither of the two are spring chickens; they both suffer from

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knee problems and other ailments, and, combined, they can manage only one or two sentences in French.

So, wish them luck with their endeavour and please sponsor them Thanks to the photographer whose father played a through JustGiving.

Major role at Pegasus To do so, go to the Bridge in 1944 JustGiving website and search ‘Gareth Hearn and Colin Brown’ and click on their photo or the cap on beneath.

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Unleash the Adventure: Out of Bounds Where Every Age Finds its Thrill!

Out of Bounds is the hot cket to escape the ordinary and turn your day into a fantas c adventure with friends, family, work colleagues, schools and groups!

Nestled near Angmering, Out of Bounds is not just a des na on; it's an experience wai ng to unfold right on your doorstep along the A259.

As one of Sussex's premier adventure and ac vity des na ons, Out of Bounds wears its badge proudly, renowned for transforming mundane days into thrilling escapades suitable for all ages and abili es.

Ac vi es include ‐ Clip ‘n Climb, Interac ve Ten Pin Bowling, Safari Themed Adventure Golf with 18 holes, Mul ‐level So Play, Adventure Nets, Jumping Pillows, and the excitement of Laser Tag. And that's just the beginning!

Need a refuel? The café/restaurant is a haven serving up a deligh ul array of light bites, home‐made burgers, stone‐baked pizzas, toas es, barista coffee, cold drinks, fruit smoothies, homemade tray bakes, ice cream, and so much more.

Age is just a number at Out of Bounds. From the niest tots enjoying our award‐winning so play to our esteemed seniors relishing special weekday rates on our brand‐new interac ve ten pin bowling lanes — there really is something for everyone.

Ac vi es are individually priced, with an array of offers like Childminder Discounts, Dine ‘n’ Bowl, Mul ‐Buy Packages, Mega Value Day Tickets, Senior Rates, Services Discounts, Seasonal Offers, Home Educa on Sessions, and reduced Group Rates to ensure everyone can join the adventure.

Out of Bounds isn't just a des na on; it's an award‐winning Party Venue perfect for Birthday Par es, School & Group bookings, and Corporate Events for groups from 15 to 350!

Private func on rooms equipped with an overhead projector, Apple TV, and Wi‐Fi elevate your mee ngs, training sessions, workshops, and team‐building ac vi es. Exclusive venue hire is also available.

Ready for an immersive, enjoyable ac vity experience perfect for everyone? Pack your enthusiasm and visit Out of Bounds! To secure your spot in the excitement, call 01903 788 588, email info@out‐of‐bounds.co.uk, or book online at www.out‐of‐bounds.co.uk.

The Adventure Awaits – Escape the Ordinary, Go Out of Bounds!

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Ferring Village Hall It’s wall to wall effort (!) by the trustees of Ferring Village Hall to get us across the line with the £65,000 target for our new wall in me for our 100th anniversary celebra ons. The exis ng wall is in a poor state of repair and needs replacing.

At the me of wri ng, we have more than £35,000, so well on the way, and people, organisa ons and businesses have been very generous.

Ferring Community Cinema have donated a further £600, making a £1,000 in total from the proceeds of their Friday night films. Many thanks to them and to Kendricks Coffee (March) and The Orange Tree (April). They are contribu ng 10p for each coffee sold during those months.

Ferring Amateur Drama cs Society (FADS) have given £236 raised at their last performance of Agatha Chris e’s And Then There Were None.

Another kind offer has come from Ferring‐based solar energy company, Mission Solar Ltd. They did a great job installing our solar panels and are dona ng £250 for every new panel they install. There will be a no‐obliga on seminar at the Village Hall for people to find out more, with the date to be confirmed so look out for that. Any other business that can help with the Call for the Wall should contact the chair, Simon Cornish, via our website and there is a full list of all dona ons so far at: www.ferringvillagehall.org.uk/a‐call‐for‐ the‐wall Coming up we have our AGM on Weds 15th May at 7pm ‐ the agenda can be found on the FVH website and all our welcome. We are always looking for more people to volunteer as trustees so please get in touch if interested or come along to the annual mee ng. Our next cra market is on July 13th, 11‐ 4pm. Do contact us if you would like to have a stall and the next fundraising gig by Serenata is on Saturday July 27th. Please see our website and social media pages for more informa on.

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“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: Join our team, Worthing, Ferring, Goring, Rustington, we are looking for East Preston, Lancing, Shoreham, dedicated carers.

Angmering and surrounding areas.

Get in touch with our friendly team for more details 01903 528637 or 07866 781827 homecare@guildcare.org www.guildcare.org/homecare

Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658.

Resin and Wood Tables by design It has been just over one year since we established our business in Angmering, and with the custom and support from our local community, as well as further afield, CK Resin is growing from strength to strength. strive to keep our prices compe ve, without We are Chris an and compromising on the quality, and encourage Keith and combining clients to visit our Angmering studio throughout our skills and the progression stages. You select the wood, cra smanship we the resin colour and the leg design and we at CK have created CK Resin will proudly create your dream table.

Resin Handcra ed Designs. We In addi on, for those special gi s or those ‘hard specialise in high to buy for’ presents, we have a range of resin quality mber and epoxy resin tables, all of accessories that can be colour matched to which are individually designed from quality personal taste or décor. Our extensive range of materials sourced from around the UK. products with fully customisable colours and effects can be viewed at our Angmering studio, Whether you have your own crea ve vision in and all orders can be completed within 7 days. mind or would like to choose something from Our items are presented ready for gi ing and our selec on, you are guaranteed a product are sure to delight. that can be admired and appreciated for years to come.

We welcome visitors to view and discuss your requirements, so do pop in or call 07723194294 We may be a small business, but our aim is to or 07711764899 for an appointment. Visit accommodate each client’s expecta ons, www.ckresin.co.uk for more details. offering the finest service whilst doing so. We

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ExciƟng News at E J Moyle LLP Solicitors The Partners at E J Moyle LLP are delighted to announce that Melissa Hubbard joined our Property Department at the end of March, and is based at Li lehampton. As part of our con nued plan for growth and development of the Firm, Melissa’s appointment is key to the expansion of the Department.

Melissa qualified as a Solicitor in 2019, and having worked in Brighton and Worthing, has gained a great deal of experience in residen al and commercial property ma ers. Melissa will be working alongside Rob Fawce , Managing Partner, and Lisa May, MCILEX, and we aim to con nue to provide clients and businesses in the local area with a 5‐star service.

Melissa said: “I am excited to join E J Moyle and be part of a great team. I will enjoy building up a good rela onship with other professionals, endeavouring to keep the communica on open between all par es with the aim of keeping transac ons as stress free as possible.”

Please feel free to contact us if you require any commercial or residen al conveyancing legal services.

Rob FawceƩ

Melissa Hubbard

Lisa May

Contact details for the Team: Rob FawceƩ: 01903 725143 Email: RobFawceƩ@moyle.co.uk Melissa Hubbard: 01903 725143 Email: mhubbard@moyle.co.uk Lisa May: 01903 725143 Email: lmay@moyle.co.uk If you prefer, you can complete an online enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk To advertise please call 01273 732993 or email helen@allaboutmagazines.co.uk

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The Great BriƟsh… ISA Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner

Nsure Financial Services 01903 821010 Having been in this business for more years than I can remember, it appears that financial products in some areas are seemingly going through trends in the same way as fashion.

Maybe my outlandish Hawaiian shirts from the 90s will also make an appearance again soon.

In the recent budget, the Chancellor announced that they will be launching the NEW Great Bri sh ISA in April 2025. Essen ally this new savings op on will allow individuals to save an extra £5,000 tax free each year by signing up to invest in Bri sh companies, something that on the face of it sounds like a great way to focus on raising investment for home‐grown businesses. For those of you of a certain age, you will probably remember that PEPs worked in similar fashion originally, although then, it was deemed that ¾ of your investment needed to be invested in GB or EU funds to qualify.

Over the years these schemes were slowly diluted down and the opinion was that certain financial products were ge ng too complicated, sparking new legisla on to simplify the whole process and make it easier for investors/savers to understand. However, it appears that over the last 10 years or so, it has become increasingly more complicated again.

We now have various different ISAs products including:  Stocks and shares ISAs  Innova ve finance ISAs  Life me ISAs  Cash ISAs  Help to Buy ISAs (not available to new investors)  and as of next year the new GB ISA We understand that this may be a minefield for some and trying to understand which is poten ally your best op on may get both frustra ng and confusing, so, if you feel a li le overwhelmed by all the op ons, please feel free to get in touch.

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Angmering South Downs Rotary Club’s sales Angmering South Downs Rotary Club has held two successful pre‐loved clothes sales in Angmering and Rustington recently. Each event supported charities ‐ British Heart Foundation and then the Family Support Work (FSW), a Sussex charity for children since 1890. Our most recent Rustington sale, with 17 stalls at the Methodist Church Hall, was in support of FSW. British Heart Foundation provides advice, support to clients and families, research to save and improve lives and is all supported by donations, events and their charity shops.

Family Support Work, perhaps not so well known but with its events and some charity shops provides one‐to‐one, intensive help plus a range of group support and structured play activities for children and families in Sussex.

In the last 3 years the local Rotary Club has held a variety of events to support the community and local organisations. In 2023 the Club was able to donate £3,500 to six charities and organisations, including a local school, a kid’s camp group, the local food bank and another local family support team. All of this was possible with the generosity of local residents.

In 2024 our programme included a family event at Easter, and during the summer we will be supporting the East Preston Festival, the Worthing Carnival and the Angmering Revealed event.

Club President, Graham Scott, said: “This event was very successful. It was a terrific team effort

by Angmering and South Downs Rotary Club members and demonstrates how Rotary can make a significant contribution to support the community.”

If you would like to be part of our 2024 projects or would like to find out more about the Club, please contact Gerald Ilsley, email: geraldillsley@gmail.com.

A Great Day Out Sponsored Walk for 4Sight Vision Support Join 4Sight Vision Support for a fantasƟc day out in the Sussex countryside, and at the same Ɵme raise funds to help the charity’s work providing support and specialist informaƟon to West Sussex residents who are blind or parƟally sighted.

The annual Sponsored Walk will be held on the beauƟful Angmering Park Estate, which is not usually open to the public, on Saturday 8th June. There is a distance choice of three or six miles, all fully accessible, and everyone is welcome to join in, including your beloved pooches on leads. For those living with sight loss, there is the opƟon to walk independently or sign up with a companion as a guide, and across the county, and would encourage a trained sighted guides are also available. pledge of £25 through sponsorship or donaƟon.

Transport can be arranged from Bognor Regis For more informaƟon and to register, visit or Angmering train staƟons. www.4sight.org.uk call 01243 838001 or email fundraising@4sight.org.uk. The Fundraising The entrance fee, which covers the costs of Team can also provide support with seƫng up puƫng on the event, is £10 and this includes refreshments and a compleƟon medal. 4Sight an online fundraising page. 4Sight Vision Vision Support is also asking that parƟcipants Support would like to thank Nigel CluƩon and raise addiƟonal funds to help its vital work the Estate for their support.

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TRY Networking club 7.30am — 9am, every third Tuesday of the month, Worthing Rugby Club, Angmering Lesley‐Anne Lloyd created the concept of a new business networking club at the beginning of 2024.

Lesley‐Anne has great respect for the local business community after a career in sales, marketing, and fundraising for over 30 years.

She has always been an avid networker and since launching her business in 2019 has continued to visit many local networking groups, all of which offer something different.

Lesley‐Anne created Amber Support to offer care, support and advice for people living with dementia and their families, as well as Amber Celebrancy and set off on the local networking circuit.

After linking with many networking groups, Lesley‐Anne felt something might be missing and said: “I love business, rugby and networking, so I wanted to bring all of these elements together. I took this concept to Worthing RFC and they shared my vision and agreed to partner with me and TRY Networking was born.

“My concept was to create a networking group with no cost, no lockouts, no breakfasts, no sitting down, and no limits. I wanted everyone to be welcomed, especially small businesses, lone workers and start‐ups. I didn’t want to limit the numbers or types of businesses and wanted there to be room for everyone. I also wanted those who run more than one business to be able to showcase ALL that they do and not just one aspect.”

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roller‐coaster in the transition from being employed to launching my own business and it has been a challenge. I have experienced networking clubs where they limit the numbers of businesses who can join and many have fees to join. When I went out on my own, I couldn’t afford to join many groups so I wanted to create something where new business and small business can come and meet, link, chat to and engage with other more established businesses.

I want to create a space where we all reach out to each other, we ask for help, we ask for advice, we ask for new connections.

All this is done in the most amazing venue of Worthing RFC, who have been so supportive and continue to share my networking vision.”

Please come along to TRY Networking, you won’t be sorry. It’s fast, it’s fun, it’s inclusive, it’s effective, it’s local, but more than anything it’s a really supportive group of people who love business and love connections.

Everyone is welcome, it’s free, it’s fun, it’s something new, and it’s FOR YOU! The next mee ng is on Tuesday 21st May at 7.30am at Worthing Rugby Club.

For more informa on contact Lesley‐Anne at amberind20@gmail.com

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Dealing with Finances within a Divorce Sharon Parnell is a Senior Associate at Monan Gozze solicitors with 30 years’ experience and she specialises in high net worth and complex divorces.

Separa on can be an extremely difficult and emo onal me. However, in the midst of all of the emo onal upheaval you should try to keep a clear head in rela on to reaching any financial se lement. If you are dealing with high value assets, business interests, and pensions, reaching any se lement can be even more problema c and me consuming. Many clients struggle to balance what they feel they want, emo onally, from a se lement and what is realis cally achievable. Every client has different needs and requirements. Whether you want to protect your assets or ensure you maintain a fair share we can help you to move forward and get the best results in your case.

The legal star ng point in any divorce assumes a 50/50 division. Both par es must undertake full disclosure of all assets and liabili es.

Financial statements are exchanged (Form E) and we enter into disclosure with the other party so that we can determine exactly what there is to be distributed and shared. This includes all property, pensions, income, outgoings, savings and takes into account the financial needs of your children. There may be many valid and jus fiable reasons to depart from the yards ck of equality for example your needs and requirements may vary, one of you may be expec ng a lower an cipated income or be unable to work, or you may have had pre‐marital assets or differing liabili es.

Pensions can be a very valuable asset of a marriage and can easily be overlooked or undervalued. It is important to obtain an accurate valua on of the pension fund and any expected payments as this may need to be shared or offset against other assets. Par es some mes shy away from obtaining an actuary’s report as this can be expensive however, in our experience, the true value of a pension can o en be significantly higher than you might ini ally be led to believe. Obtaining an actuary report sooner rather than later can

prevent delay and provide the informa on needed to progress your ma er. In addi on to any pension considera on there may also be inheritance past and future to consider, o en a grey area which needs careful considera on.

Unfortunately, the process can o en become protracted and emo onal. You might fear your partner is a emp ng to hide assets, you might feel you are jus fied in protec ng assets that you have brought to the rela onship or, you might need assistance in rela on to separa ng joint business interests. Our experience enables us to an cipate and iden fy areas of concern and deal with them as efficiently and amicably as possible, thereby reducing delay.

The agreement that is ul mately reached will be embodied into a Clean Break Consent Order to make the agreement legally binding and dismisses claims for financial ma ers now preven ng the revival of ma ers in the future, thereby protec ng both par es.

Whether or not li ga on is required our family team will take you through the whole process with empathy and understanding guiding you every step of the way. Whether you are ini a ng a divorce or seeking new lawyers for an ongoing case, having an experienced team on your side can make a pivotal difference to any outcome.

Please contact Sharon on 01903 927055 or sparnell@monangozze .com. We offer a free, no obliga on, ini al discovery call where we assess your circumstances and discuss how we can help or a longer bespoke ini al appointment at a fixed fee of £360 including VAT.

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Back to Nature at Ferring Primary One of the many ac vi es which the Supporters of Ferring School Associa on (SOFSA) has organised for pupils was the Nature Day. Every class enjoyed a succession of 30‐minute sessions supervised by staff and volunteers which included: A scavenger hunt ‐ where children were given a list of items to find on the school playing field.

Pond dipping – with nets and trays provided plus a list of what would be found in the pond area. There was much delight to discover so many newts!

Sunflower planƟng – with seeds, compost, pots and name labels; there is a compe on to see whose grows the tallest.

Garden Ɵdying – children were encouraged to collect dropped leaves and to start weeding the area to feed the composter.

Den building – the 1st Ferring Scouts kindly lent their poles and ropes for this ac vity.

Bird feeders – children mixed seed with melted lard and dipped pinecones into it. The pinecones already had strings a ached so they could be hung up once set.

Plant pot person – each group/class had pots, strings and canes and worked together to create a plant pot person.

Everyone enjoyed this outdoor day and there was extremely posi ve feedback from parents and very excited children.

As a surprise, SOFSA had also arranged for the school to adopt two animals who are at the Ferring Country Centre. The infants have adopted a rabbit and the juniors have adopted

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a Shetland pony. Representa ves from the Centre a ended a special assembly at which the adop ons were announced and the children were thrilled.

“We are so lucky and grateful to have such an enthusias c supporters’ associa on who are doing such a lot for the children,” comments Ms Naomi Welsh, the Headteacher. “The Nature Day was absolutely brilliant and I was very impressed with the children’s resilience and willingness to get a bit grubby and muddy while making, doing and exploring around our grounds. We’re delighted to be suppor ng Ferring Country Centre with the adop ons and look forward to visi ng the animals. SOFSA are coming up with plenty of ideas and sugges ons and thanks to them we already have exci ng events planned for the remainder of 2024.”

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

Wednesday 1st May ‐ 18:30 to 21:30 Micro Scalextric NASCAR Oval Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way) Racers of all ages are welcome to join in with the NASCAR oval racing fun at Worthing HO Racing’s monthly meeting. Race fees £3 for adults and £2 for under‐16s. All equipment is provided. Find out more at www.whoracing.org.uk Thursday 2nd May ‐ 19:15 to 21:00 Ferring Gardening Club Monthly Meeting (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street) Come listen to a talk on roses by Jaqueline Aviolet. For more information, email james.gray45@btinternet.com Tuesday 7th May ‐ 10:00 to 11:30 Ferring Probus Club Coffee Morning (St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Ferring) This social club for retired and semi‐retired people formed over 40 years ago and meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Come along for a coffee or tea and a chat. The cost is £3 per person, plus there will be a raffle. For more information about the club, call 07802 951061 Tuesday 7th May ‐ 19:30 to 21:00 Worthing Antique Club Talk ‐ Sampson Mordan (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP) This small, friendly club (est. 1968) meets on the first Tuesday of the month and each month a guest speaker is invited. This month, club member Andy will talk about Sampson Mordan, the specialist pen and pencil manufacturer. All are welcome; non‐members £7.50 or join for £35 p.a. Check out the new website www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk Wednesday 8th and 12th May ‐ 12:00 to 13:45 Lunch Club (St Andrews Church Centre, Church Lane, Ferring) Come for a freshly cooked two‐course lunch served at 12:30pm. £6 per person. Must be booked in advance. Call 01903 501628.

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Wednesday 8th May ‐ 14:00 Women’s Afternoon Group (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street) Julie Silverson from WSCC will be talking to the group about the importance of waste prevention. Visitors are very welcome to come along. For more information, email jeanat14stc@gmail.com Thursday 9th May ‐ 19:00 to 21:15 Worthing Twinning Association Foreign Film Evening (West Worthing Baptist Church, South Street, BN14 7LU) The 2020 French Film Tous les Matins du Monde with English subtitles will be shown following a glass of wine or juice, a doughnut and brief description of the film. Non‐members are most welcome. For more information, visit www.WorthingTwinningAssociation.org Sat 11th and Sun 12th May ‐ 10:00 to 16:00 Weekend Plant Bonanza (Ferring Country Centre, Rife Way) A fantastic range of bedding plants, roses, perennials, planters, hanging baskets, trees, climbers, and lots more are on sale. The money will be ploughed straight back into the charity, which supports adults with learning disabilities.

For more info, call 01903 245078 Saturday 11th May ‐ 10:00 to 12:00 Ferring Gardening Club Plant Sale (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street) Plants, including vegetables, reasonably priced.

Entrance fee £1, which includes refreshments.

Saturday 11th May ‐ 14:30 to 16:30 Andy’s Angels Spring Fair (Heene Community Centre, Heene Rd, Worthing BN11 4PL) Lots of fun to be had while raising money for the bereavement charity Andy’s Angels.

Sunday 12th May ‐ 10:00 Walk For Wadars (Goring Gap Green) Join the sponsored walk along Worthing seafront, raising funds for Wadars. There is a choice of a

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2.5- or 5-mile route. Everyone welcome, including dogs! Registration £10 for individuals and £20 for families (up to 2 adults and 4 children). To register go to www.wadars.co.uk/ support-us/walk-for-wadars Sunday 12th May ‐ 13:00 to 15:00 Charity Walk in aid of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust (Arundel Castle Estate Park, BN18 9AU) Join the charity walk through the stunning estate grounds. Dogs on leads welcome. All children taking part will receive a medal on the day. Walk 1 or 5 miles. Come on the day or book online at www.thesussexsnowdroptrust Tuesday 14th May ‐ 19:15 to 20:45 La Traduction ‐ interactive! (Angmering Community Centre, Bramley Green, BN16 4FU) This month’s talk to the Anglo-French Circle is an evening of translating! You can participate as much or as little as you want in French. This friendly group meets every second Tuesday of the month. All levels of French welcome and talks have visuals to help with understanding. £5 a visitor. For more info, email anglofrenchrustington@gmail.com Friday 17th May ‐ 18:30 to 21:30 Wonka (Ferring Village Hall) Ferring Community Cinema is showing the delightful Wonka, from the writers and director of Paddington. Tickets £6, available from North Ferring Co-op, the Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Ticket price includes refreshments. Doors open 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. Contact: 07881 997657 Saturday 18th May ‐ 11:00 to 14:00 Preloved Sale (Angmering Community Centre, Bramley Green, BN16 4FU) Enjoy looking at a wide selection of good-quality preloved adult and children’s clothes. Free entry!

This event is organised by Preloved and Pretty, in aid of the Ferring Country Centre. To find out more, email katehenwood@icloud.com Saturday 18th May ‐ 19:30 to 22:00 Littlehampton Concert Band’s 36th Birthday Concert (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, BN16 3HB) Celebrate by listening to them play a selection of music in a wide range of musical styles, from

classical to rock. There will also be a bar and raffle. Get your ckets from the Box Office. Call 01903 773947 or 07939 420937 Tuesday 21st May ‐ 09:45 to 12:00 The Art Society Arun Talk ‐ A History of Art Cri cism from Aristotle to Facebook (Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB) In this lively lecture, Mark Fisher will introduce the principles of art cri cism. Everyone is welcome. Guests £7 at the door. For more details email enquiries@thearunartssociety.org Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May ‐ mes vary Big Bowls Weekend (Tarring Priory Bowls Club, Church Road, Worthing, BN13 1HQ) If you think bowls is only for the older genera on, then think again. Come to this friendly club and experience it for yourself. Just wear flat footwear; everything else will be provided. There’s a bar and refreshments, a barbecue on Saturday and a current World Champion visi ng the club (subject to availability). Open mes: Fri 18:00 to 20:00; Sat 10:00 to 16:00; Sun 10:00 to 12:00.

For more informa on, please email stulogan316@hotmail.com Friday 24th May ‐ 10:30 to 13:00 Watercolour Seascapes and Skies Workshop (Montague Gallery, Portland Road, Worthing, BN11 1QN) Join Sussex watercolour ar st Jo Dowers for a crea ve watercolour workshop. Enjoy experimen ng with a variety of watercolour techniques to paint loose, impressionis c seascapes and skies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Suitable for all abili es. £35. To book, go to www.montaguegallery.co.uk/ workshops/seascapes-and-skies Friday 31st May ‐ 19:30 to 21:30 Presenta on On Coppicing (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street) Ferring Conserva on Group’s May mee ng welcomes Clive Cobie from the Sussex and Surrey Coppice Group who will do a presenta on on the coppicing of trees and its benefits for the environment and wildlife. Entry £2 members, £3 visitors, which includes tea and biscuits. Find out more about the group at www.ferringconserva ongroup.co.uk

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Blooming Health 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 Moreover, as the weather warms, follow your As we embrace the month of May, a me of impulses to spend more me outdoors, giving renewal and growth, it's the perfect you ample opportuni es to engage in gentle opportunity to rejuvenate our health and physical ac vity. Whether it's a leisurely stroll well‐being. through a blossoming garden or a rejuvena ng Just as nature blooms around us, so too can we yoga session in the sunshine, movement will nurture our bodies and cul vate vitality invigorate your body, support smoother through prac cal, small lifestyle changes. diges on, and boost your feel‐good hormones.

Incorpora ng fibre‐rich foods, hydra ng meals, Let May be a catalyst for posi ve change on and nutrient‐dense choices into your diet can your health journey. By making a decision now lay the founda on for improved gut health and to take proac ve steps to priori ze your well‐being, you can improve joint fluidity, overall wellness that will last through summer. stronger immunity, vitality, and joy that can May's abundance of colourful fresh produce help you through the year. Remember, it's offers a plethora of op ons, from vibrant fruits never too late to embark on a path to be er and vegetables to nourishing whole grains and health. Here’s to a vibrant and flourishing May! legumes. This is definitely a good me to start re‐introducing salads and raw produce as your Nathalie Sansone , (The ‘Gut Whisperer’). For body is in a be er place to digest these than in Nutri on & Health enquiries email: nathalie@newleafnutri on.co.uk the winter months.

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Goring Manor Bowls Club plus a bit of history Goring Manor Bowls Club is situated in Field Place at the roundabout at the end of the Strand and the Boulevard, Durrington. Goring Manor Bowls Club has been said to be one of the friendliest clubs in Worthing. Other Bowls Clubs may ques on that but we at GMBC stand by that reputa on and are proud of it.

We are a mixed club catering for men and women, be they old or young. We have an extensive programme of fixtures over the coming season. We have a Men's team in the second division of the West Sussex Bowls League. The Ladies take part in the Top Teams event in the county. We also have mixed teams in the local Stracey and Brodie leagues. In addi on to those there are 27 friendly matches both home and away against other Bowls clubs in the area. And on top of all that there are 32 club events reserved for members to get together to have a roll up in a very relaxed atmosphere. Clearly, enough bowls events to meet everyone's needs.

But why the name Goring Manor Bowls Club?

Before I answer that, I think that we should look at the name Field Place. Its history goes back to 1294 when the de la Felde family had land West of Heene. In early 1300, William a e Felde (whose family probably came over with William the Conquerer), built a manor house known as Goring Manor on this site which was on the eastern side of Goring parish.

This property passed through various hands over the centuries and it was the Henty family who remodelled the house in the Georgian style in 1808. The Hentys were wealthy farmers. In 1828/9, an agricultural depression persuaded the Henty family (and half of Tarring Village at the me, as they were Henty workers) to emigrate to Australia. There they forged successful farming and banking enterprises and founded the state of Victoria.

Interes ngly in 1876, the youngest Henty son, Francis, built a house called Field Place on Henty Court 10,500 miles away in Melbourne.

The house s ll stands.

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Since the Hentys le , Field Place has had various owners and was eventually purchased

by Worthing Borough Council in 1956.

In 2014, the Council wanted to cut back on the amount of bowls facili es in the town. At the me there were two bowls clubs at Field Place ‐ West Tarring BC and Field Place BC, which the Council wanted to move to Beach House Park in the middle of town. Neither club wanted to move. A er much campaigning and discussion, it was agreed that a single club could remain at Field Place. The two clubs merged and chose Goring Manor Bowls Club as their new name, in recogni on of the Manor House. That was in 2016 and here we remain.

Thankfully South Downs Leisure are now in charge of the Field Place complex and they are commi ed to providing Bowls and other sports facili es for the foreseeable future.

Which brings us back to today where South Downs Leisure administer Field Place Manor and Barns. And bowls is run by Goring Manor Bowls Club ‐ possibly the friendliest club in Worthing…

If you are interested in having a go at bowls then come along to our Open Day any me between 10am and 4pm on Monday 27th May. If you are an exis ng bowler and want to change clubs or would like to know more about joining GMBC, ring or text Derek King on 07979 603826 or Chris Wood on 07516 521195.

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Keeping your teeth for life

by Peter Saner, Clinical Director, Ferring Dental PracƟce It’s no surprise that lots of our pa ents are well advanced in years. We love older people. Although we treat everyone as an individual, in general the longer you’ve been around the more stories you have to tell and the more complicated your dental history has been.

Many of our pa ents have experienced all the highs and lows of dental care in the UK over the last 70, 80, 90 plus years, along with the dietary changes that have happened over that me. Fluoride toothpaste was developed in the 1950s but only became widely used in the UK in the first half of the 1970s. This has possibly had the biggest significant effect in reducing dental decay, but the last 50 years has also seen a huge rise in the intake of sugar in the diet which has somewhat offset the benefits that should have been seen with the power of fluoride to reduce decay.

So, the upshot of all this is that lots of us have lots of fillings, crowns, gaps where teeth were removed and yet we s ll have lots of life le in us. We want to eat our food – whatever we want – and smile ‐ without pu ng our hand over our mouth. We don’t want pain or sensi vity and we want to enjoy all this like we did when we were in our 30’s ‐ which is basically where we are in our heads anyway.

The good news is that den stry has advanced massively in the last 50 years and keeps on doing so. We are passionate about keeping teeth and have the technology to mean in many cases we can restore what’s been damaged, plus with implants we can now replace teeth which have been lost, or maybe were lost a long me ago, to restore the bite or the smile so you can go on with being 30 again.

Maybe you’ve been worried about your mouth and what it will need to get it fixed. Can I encourage you to come and find out. Then we can put your mind at rest and talk you through the reality rather than the fears.

A new pa ent consulta on at Ferring Dental Prac ce costs just £85 and nothing else. We’ll take x‐rays and photographs and explain what’s happening. You can tell us what you want, and we can make a plan.

Of course, the most important thing is to avoid dental disease in the first place, so we prac se preven ve den stry and hence our subscrip on membership. This gives you as many check‐ups as you need to catch things early on and to support you in your goals to keep your teeth, along with regular hygiene visits to re‐set your teeth and gums to be the best they can be.

Membership also gives massive discounts on treatments for those teeth that need it and covers emergency visits for when problems arise. We are reaching our capacity with members so don’t delay if you’ve been thinking of joining. We would love to have you. Give us a call on 01903 246858 or book online at www.ferringdental.co.uk

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Double Cheese and Spring Vegetable Quiche This light and savoury teaƟme treat has a wonderfully crisp base PreparaƟon Ɵme: 30 mins Cooking Ɵme: 1 hour Serves: 8 Ingredients 500g block shortcrust pastry plain flour, for dus ng 25g mature cheddar, finely grated.

200g asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed.

100g frozen peas 2 eggs 100g crème fraîche 150g double cream whole nutmeg, for gra ng 100g watercress 2 x 150g logs of so , rindless goat’s cheese.

Method Take the pastry out of the fridge ten minutes before star ng.

Lightly dust the work surface with flour then roll the pastry out into a rectangle.

Sca er the grated cheese over the rolled‐out pastry, fold the pastry in half and roll out again into a circle that fits a 25cm tart n. Leave the edges of the pastry slightly overhanging the edge of the n. Pop it in the fridge for 20 mins to chill.

Meanwhile, cook the asparagus in boiling water for 3 mins, then drain and refresh under cold water. Defrost the frozen peas.

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Preheat the oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas 6.

Prick the base of the tart well with a fork, line with baking parchment and fill with baking beans or dried len ls. Bake the tart for 30 mins, remove the parchment and beans, prick again if it has puffed up, then bake for another 10‐15 mins un l golden brown.

Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl, add the crème fraîche and cream, season and add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Sca er the peas and most of the watercress over the tart and crumble over half the goat’s cheese. Pour over the creamy egg mixture, then lay the asparagus spears on top. Finally, slice the remaining goat’s cheese and arrange on top, then bake for 25‐30 mins un l the custard is just set and the cheese is golden brown. Leave to cool in the n, trim the edges of the pastry.

Remove from the n, cut into slices, and serve with the remaining watercress.

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Our Sea Forest – Our Lives Ferring ConservaƟon Group MeeƟng Ferring Conserva on Group were privileged to welcome Sussex Underwater (Eric Smith accompanied by his daughter Catrine Priestley) to their March mee ng. They enthralled members with their enlightening presenta on together with beau ful film footage of the results of the successful campaign to rejuvenate the local underwater kelp forest.

It was apparent right from the start what a special rela onship Eric and Catrine have, with the narra on slipping seamlessly between them as they began to set out the chain of events that resulted in this remarkable success.

Eric’s story began in 1959 at just 11 years old, ki ed out with just a diving mask and snorkel purchased for 10 shillings from Woolworths, Eric began freediving off the Sussex coastline.

During his ini al dives he was mesmerised by the abundance of marine life including European Sea Bass, Black Sea Bream, European Lobster and Common Cu lefish. Sadly, by the end of the century 96% of the kelp had disappeared along with the marine life it supported.

The great storm of 1987 and intensive fishing using heavy trawl nets, which were dragged along the seabed in the area and destroyed the seabed habitats, were mostly to blame. Even before these events Eric was greatly troubled at what he saw – in his words ‘this garden of Eden’ gradually being destroyed, and had begun campaigning relessly highligh ng the damage this was causing and was later joined by his daughter Catrine. Eric s ll feels emo onal today when he looks back and remembers seeing the bo om of the sea devoid of life and the Sussex underwater kelp forest virtually wiped out.

It wasn’t un l 2021 that a new bylaw – supported by none other than Sir David A enborough – banned trawl fishing in more than 100 square miles of seabed off Sussex. Encouragingly this has resulted in a great improvement of a healthy kelp ecosystem, providing an ideal nursery for 38

juvenile fish and rare sea bream breeding on the sea bed again. This local story is of great importance not only to the UK but interna onally too.

A BBC One programme ‘Our Lives; Our Kelp Forest’, (narrated by Chris Packham and now available on BBC iPlayer) outlined this amazing journey. Filmed over three years, this shows incredible scenes of Eric diving with giant 40‐pound s ngrays as well as witnessing the return of the mussel beds and is definitely worth watching.

To conclude the mee ng Ed Miller took to the floor to update members with planning news: The Cer ficate of Lawful En tlement along with a Premises Licence have both been refused by Worthing BC in regard of the land on the north side of Marine Drive, Goring‐by‐Sea. The planning applica on for 47 houses at Kingston Lane, East Preston has been approved by Arun DC and a new applica on has been submi ed for a bungalow to be built in the back garden of an exis ng property in Sea Lane, Ferring.

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Shop Volunteer Celebrates 25 Years Behind The Counter at Worthing Samaritans People from all walks of life pass through the doors of The Samaritans charity shop in Worthing – from young mums to pensioners and many of them have been regulars for some years.

But one face that has been a constant for a quarter of a century belongs to 85‐year‐old Bobby Hitchin who has been behind the counter since the shop’s early days.

Bobby recalled how she had been a Friend of The Samaritans for some me during her working life as a District Nursing Assistant and had joined some ad hoc fundraising events. Then, when she re red at the age of 60, she decided she had enough me to give more hands‐ on support and joined the team in the Strand Parade, Durrington shop.

“In 25 years, I have seen many people come and go in the shop but one constant is the support we have from the local community.

We never refuse dona ons and we receive so much. We have regular customers who treat the shop as part of the local community; the prices here help them cope with high cost of living; some come in to support us because they may have used the Samaritans listening service, some who are just a bit lonely and come in for a chat, knowing they will always be made welcome. We provide a service for lonely people but always direct them to the listening service if they want a really in depth talk.”

Bobby walks to the shop from her home in Goring and said she has no plans to retire. “I love working here, it is a very happy place, with lovely people who work here and shop here. I love meeting people and as long as I have the energy to walk over the bridge to get here, I’m staying!”

Shop Manager Jo Loader planned to pay tribute to Bobby’s long service with a celebration of her 25th anniversary on April 2nd.

Anyone interested in joining the happy team at the shop for a few hours each week is invited to contact Jo on 01903 507200.

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Open Studio’s Art Trail Chichester Why not enjoy a day out following the Open Studio’s Trail. Several Ar sts and Makers are in nearby villages, exhibi ng work for you to enjoy. Discover friendly faces giving you me to look, feel and ques on the provenance of their art. Begin on the A259 west of Li lehampton.

Susie Olford from Clymping is a member of Arundel Art Society and will be exhibi ng oil and acrylic pain ngs at Hoe Lane, Flansham (PO22 8NJ) in a light filled barn, with easy courtyard parking and wheelchair access. There is space to walk around colourful, contemporary art with framed/unframed from 60cm (24”) square to the smallest 15cm (6”). Emphasis is on vibrant seascapes; landscapes feature too. She also displays her humorous wine‐related gree ng cards, popular with wine loving friends and family. smoart@b nternet.com Flansham is a li le piece of Sussex you might not have explored. Why not see more studios.

Visit Gill Hunter‐Nudds at Bilsham with her deligh ul hand‐built ceramics depic ng wildlife such as hares or foxes;

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garden and indoor sculpture. In Felpham village you will find 7 more ar sts. Their work varies from pen and ink to acrylic, watercolour and pastels. Floral and Botanical, Sussex buildings and landscapes, seascapes, vintage vehicles and more. Most ar sts have gree ng cards from their original ideas.

Nick Crimmen (Outerwyke Road, Felpham) is an animator and illustrator. He creates eye‐ catching pieces that will make you smile.

No one on the Trail has work like Nick’s.

The Trail website www.chichesteropenstudios.org has full details of ar sts, maps with post codes, and more. Colour brochures will be available from late April, collect from your Library or a Studio.

Dates: 18, 19, 25, 26, 27th May 2024.

Opens: 10.30am to 5pm. Do pop along, it’s a great day out.

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Ferring Roads Scheme Association Committee Working hard on your behalf by Pauline Edwards, Secretary We do hope that all residents of Ferring are looking forward to a bright and sunny spring. We are certainly spoilt for choice with places to enjoy our free time.

We are delighted to report that we now have a new Chairman, Jackie Ring. I am sure some of you may have met her already, as her previous roles included Treasurer and Roads Registrar.

Obviously as a committee of volunteers, we were grateful to Jackie in taking up this post whilst wishing the outgoing Chairman, Trevor Martin, a fond farewell and best wishes for the future.

Since our last article, we have cracked on with some very important maintenance work on the roads and drains. Over three visits the road sweeper was at work and helped clear up some of the debris from the gas mains work along with the winter’s way of preparing for spring.

Relatively clean roads were not unnecessarily swept as steel in the brushes will degrade the surface. We also contracted a company to do a drain clear. This along with the road sweep will form part of our annual maintenance routine.

The FRSA are very clear on priorities for 2024, that being drain gully/soakaway repairs. It has been mentioned before that the FRSA roads do not have the benefit of Southern Water maintained mains drainage, and totally rely on soakaways to absorb the road surface water. It is very evident to all residents within Ferring that since the latter part of 2023, surface water drainage has provided some exceptional challenges. We are working on our short list of problem areas and work will commence to provide some improvements soon.

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Gas works will be continuing over the next few months. Once we have been provided with their works schedule we will communicate this to our members.

Garden areas have also seen some maintenance work in 2024, and perhaps you can take time to enjoy the refreshed planting whilst relaxing on the benches in Langbury Lane and Ocean Parade sites.

We are currently looking for a Roads Liaison person and also another person to provide technical expertise. You will find more details on these roles in our various publicity sources.

For those with an interest in social media, you will find a FRSA roads page on Facebook. So along with that site, three noticeboards, articles in this great magazine and our own website www.frsa.uk, we endeavour to provide you with the latest information available.

The 2024 AGM has been scheduled for 1st June 2024, with a 10am start at the Ferring Retirement Club. All current scheme members are invited to attend; the formal invitation was shown in the letter that accompanied your invoice, emailed or hand delivered earlier in the year. If you wish to see the 2024 agenda or minutes from the 2023 meeting, then please go to our website www.frsa.uk or email me at secretary@frsa.uk to receive this information.

On behalf of the FRSA , I would like to wish you a fulfilling spring within our beautiful village.

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Development funding for community groups Community groups and organisations are being invited to find out if their projects are eligible for funding ahead of the re‐opening of Worthing Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund. connected Applications for the fund will open in May, but within and across the council is inviting groups to express an neighbourhoods and interest now by filling out a simple form. The Worthing CIL Neighbourhood Fund is made up more involved in of a proportion of the payments collected from designing projects. developers building in the local area, to offset Groups will be the impact felt by residents. The fund covers encouraged to one‐off project costs up to a maximum of collaborate with one £15,000, with over £205,000 available for another to design groups to bid for. projects that focus Last year the fund was expanded to make it on improving health more inclusive and easier to apply for and 45 and wellbeing, groups successfully secured funding for a wide tackling environmental issues, caring for range of projects that are benefitting people Worthing’s neighbourhoods, and growing across Worthing. community co‐operation.

Feedback on the changes to the fund was A series of community workshop events will collected through the year and the council has take place in May, offering groups the chance used this to shape the funding priorities for to find out more about the fund and get an 2024. opportunity to network with each other.

Groups advised the council that caring for the Thursday 9th May from 9.30am to 11.30am in environment and providing more opportunities the Shaftesbury Room at Worthing Leisure for young people are top priorities, as well as Centre on Shaftesbury Avenue greater collaboration and sharing of resources Thursday 9th May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at with each other.

Northbrook Barn Community Centre on The council was also asked to support groups to Squadron Drive learn about how they could become more Friday 10th May from 10am to midday at The inclusive and welcoming to diverse Sidney Walter Centre on Sussex Road communities.

Visit https://www.adur‐worthing.gov.uk/ To help support groups to achieve these worthing‐cil/neighbourhood‐fund/ to sign up priorities, this year the council will prioritise for the community workshop events and find projects focused on helping Worthing’s answers to some frequently asked questions. residents and communities become more

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Labour candidate visits local farm to hear about challenges facing agricultural sector CHALLENGES facing the agricultural sector were discussed when Dr Beccy Cooper, Labour's Prospec ve Parliamentary Candidate for Worthing West, visited a local farmer in Worthing.

The visit was organised by the Na onal Farmers' Union (NFU) who invited Dr Cooper along to visit Holt Farm in Clapham, which is run by local farmer David Harrio .

During the visit, Dr Cooper was shown around the farm where the farm team led by John Edwards were busy during the annual lambing season, with up to 60 lambs being born each day.

Dr Cooper heard firsthand the challenges that the agricultural sector is facing from environmental changes such as the push for rewilding on farm land and the changing local weather.

The farming sector is facing interna onal compe on in pricing as well as infla onary pressures ‐ but the need for high quality, sustainably‐produced food was discussed during the visit.

Labour has pledged to improve food security and boost the UK's agriculture sector with a target for at least half of the food used in hospitals, schools and prisons to be Bri sh.

Further support announced includes cheaper power for farmers by switching on GB Energy, lowering red tape at the borders to increase exports and use the government's purchasing power to back Bri sh produce.

Dr Beccy Cooper (above right), Labour's

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Parliamentary Candidate for Worthing West, said: "It was great to visit Holt Farm and learn how the farm is helping to feed us whilst also contribu ng to a sustainable local ecosystem.

"Making sure that we take good care of our farming land, our animals and wildlife needs to be part of the wider conversa on about how we take good care of our people and our planet.

"Speaking with Caroline and representa ves of the NFU was useful to hear firsthand the challenges that those working in this important sector are having to face day in day out."

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Jan Simpson Founder of Internal Alchemy School Jan has been studying Chinese mar al arts for 42 years and for 28 of those he has been teaching Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. He started prac sing Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong a er a serious accident that le him with a fractured skull and par ally paralyzed. Using the methods that he was taught, Jan managed to reverse the injuries that his body had sustained. He found that regular prac ce improves strength, immune system, bone density, relaxa on, balance and coordina on etc. Jan teaches a number of classes in the local area including at the Glebelands Centre.

What do you like best about Ferring? A good community, great café and ameni es.

Where is your favourite place to go in/around Ferring? Glebelands Centre, Goring Greensward and the beach.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A photographer.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

Tom Cruise.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? I would like to go to Los Angeles because I went there with my brother in 1992 and I would like see the sights that I didn’t get to see.

If you could go back in Ɵme, where would you go? New York in the 1960s.

What is your favourite City in the World?

Taipei, Taiwan.

What is your favourite gadget? USB s ck.

What is your favourite smell? The juice of fresh oranges.

What is your favourite word? Serendipity.

What is your screensaver at the moment?

Landscape with lake, mountains and pine trees.

What is your favourite Computer game? Crash Bandicoot.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? Bruce Lee. What is your proudest sporƟng achievement?

Receiving my 4th Duan in Tai Chi Chuan.

What do you do in your spare Ɵme? Paint, read and watch movies.

What makes you unhappy? Rude people.

What/who is the greatest love in your life? My partner Becky.

What was your first car and your favourite thing about it? A Vauxhall Nova. I loved the colour as it was bright red.

How would you describe love in a sentence?

Love is the most powerful energy that can override any other nega ve emo on.

Which living person do you most admire?

Cynthia Rothrock, an American mar al ar st and actress.

How do you relax? Prac se Tai Chi, meditate, play with my dogs.

How would you spend a million pounds? I would buy a lovely house, a new car and put the rest in the bank for a rainy day.

What is your favourite film? Why? Enter the Dragon. It was the film that got me into mar al arts.

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What keeps you awake at night? My dogs snoring.

Do you have a claim to fame? I went to America to work on a movie and my name is on the internet movie database.

What is your most memorable learning experience? Training Tai Chi in China.

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Pairs CompeƟƟon at Ferring Carpet Bowls Club The Ferring Carpet Bowls Club staged their ever popular Pairs Compe on over two days in March. For 2024 the event was held on the basis of a round robin format with all teams playing each other.

The team accumula ng the highest overall score being the winners.

A er the first day’s play the celebrity pairing (!) of Barbara Russell and Paul Halliday held what looked like an unassailable lead having won all of their matches, some by wide margins.

Day two carried on with Barbara and Paul on their winning ways. However their final game saw a tremendous effort by David Farley and, late subs tute, Paul Hayman just pipping the leading duo by 5‐4.

This result however had no effect on the overall score which saw Barbara and Paul deservedly being crowned champion pairs for 2024.

The Club’s annual league compe on commences soon with players eagerly

an cipa ng a strong test of their bowling skills over an extended period.

The Club’s ac vi es all take place at the Barn linked to the English Martyrs church in Goring.

We play on Monday a ernoons (2‐4pm); Tuesday (10.30‐12.30 and 2‐4pm) and Wednesday (10‐12am).

If you would like to give the game a try we are a friendly welcoming club who offer two taster sessions free of charge. Therea er a small fee is payable plus an annual membership charge. If you would like to discuss the club’s ac vi es further then please call Liz Colwell (01903 248091) or Paul Hayman (01903 245023).

Alterna vely see the Club’s no ces on the village green no ce board or in Ferring library.

News from St Andrew’s

by Revd Shirley Tupper Thank you to all who a ended the Easter services at St Andrew’s. There were some very poignant moments during Holy Week as we recalled the events leading up to Jesus’ death.

Then, on Easter Day, we celebrated the greatest event in history – Jesus’ resurrec on bringing hope and life to all. Unlike last year, which was very cloudy, our 6am Dawn Service was dry and mild. We even glimpsed the sunrise as we welcomed Easter morning.

Looking ahead, St Andrew’s Women’s Fellowship celebrate their 50th anniversary on the 1st of May with a service in church. This will be followed by an a ernoon tea which I know will be fabulous as there are many fine bakers in the group.

The 13th of May sees another opportunity to celebrate, this me in Chichester Cathedral. It is the 30th anniversary of women being ordained as priests in the Church of England.

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obedient to their calling. Yet, women vicars are something we o en take for granted now. I am extremely grateful to those pioneering women who paved the way. Whatever our gender, God has given each one of us a purpose here on earth, be that in ministry or something completely different.

May seems to be turning into a month of celebra on so let’s celebrate all that is good about our lovely village of Ferring and the many gi s and talents that we all bring. There might even be some sunshine!

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Help nature and wildlife in Sussex West Sussex County Council is calling for people to share their experiences and observa ons of nature and wildlife in Sussex as part of a new, na on‐wide ini a ve to address declining habitats and species.

Residents will be asked what aspects of nature and wildlife are important to them and what changes they have no ced locally which will help inform the Local Nature Recovery Strategies being developed for Sussex.

Sussex is fortunate to be home to many iconic and wondrous wildlife species, and some of the rarest natural habitats in the world. But nature is in trouble with one in six UK species at risk of ex nc on. Urgent, locally coordinated efforts are needed to reverse this decline.

Local Nature Recovery Strategies are a new ini a ve being rolled out across England to address the problem. Two strategies are being developed by the county councils, one covering West Sussex and another for East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

The easiest way for residents to get involved is to complete the residents' survey. This asks ques ons about how and where people connect with nature, the habitats or species they value, any changes they've no ced, and any wider benefits they'd like to see in their local area. The survey takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete and will close on 30 June 2024.

Cllr Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment & Climate Change, said: “At the heart of every

Local Nature Recovery Strategy will be environmental issues that are most important to local people.

“Nature provides us with food, supports jobs and the local economy, and provides us with other things we may take for granted, such as clean air and water.

“I would like everyone to get involved and par cipate in their Local Nature Recovery Strategy. That way, we can help improve and create our precious habitats and recover species found in West Sussex through future funding and ac on.”

More informa on about the strategies and how local people can get involved can be found at Sussex Nature Recovery, including details of events, webinars, workshops, briefings, and more.

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Vegan Market in Worthing organised by local Food Group at CREW Climate Resilience Centre Worthing (CREW) are a charity formed from an associa on of local groups working together to help deliver events, informa on and workshops on mi ga on and adapta on in the face of the climate and ecological emergency. plant‐based diets in the local community. The CREW is an integral part of building resilience, reason for this is because what we eat and how wellbeing and ac on in our local community at it is produced, not only affects our health but this cri cal me of climate breakdown. We are also our environment and planet. community‐led and run mostly by volunteers.

Food needs to be grown, processed, The Food Group at CREW have organised a transported, distributed, prepared, consumed series of monthly Vegan Markets at their centre and disposed of. Each of these steps creates in South Street, Worthing. The next one is due greenhouse gases that contribute to climate to take place on the 25th of May between change. About one third of all human caused 10.30am and 3pm. There are many different greenhouse gas emissions is linked to food! food stalls including cheese, cakes and sweet Animal based foods, especially red meat, dairy, treats, jams and chutneys, donuts, chocolate, and farmed shrimp are generally associated pas es, pies, and so much more. To date these with the highest greenhouse gas emissions. markets have been successful with hundreds of Whereas, plant‐based foods, such as vegetables people a ending each one. and fruits, whole grains, beans, peas, nuts, and The Food Group at CREW has several core aims, len ls, generally use less energy, land and water one of which is to encourage/advocate and have lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Wonka Ferring Community Cinema Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next film, ‘Wonka’ on Friday 17th May. Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book, this musical prequel to Willy Wonka is a treat and perfect viewing for the young, and young at heart, so hopefully a film you can bring your children/grandchildren to.

Wri en by Simon Farnaby and wri en and directed by Paul King, who have already worked their magic on Paddington, this is the story of how a young Wonka becomes a chocolate enthusiast in pre‐war Paris.

Timothée Chalamet plays an unworldly Wonka brilliantly and is joined by a stella cast; Hugh Grant, Olivia Coleman, Tom Davis, Ma Lucas, Jim Carter and Ma hew Baynton are all brilliantly watchable. And the songs are extremely catchy! And who knows, there may be chocolate!

A big thank you to our audience members whose con nued generosity has enabled us to make a further dona on of £600 to the Village Hall ‘Call for the Wall’, bringing our/your total dona on to the wall fund to £1,000.

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.

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New cycling faciliƟes coming to Worthing Promenades, parks, parades and town centres across Adur and Worthing are receiving new cycling facili es to further support ac ve travel in the area. Four bike repair sta ons and 170 bike racks are being installed by Adur & Worthing Councils as part of their commitment to provide residents and visitors with be er opportuni es to travel ac vely and sustainably.

The equipment has been funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communi es (DLUHC) under its UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which aims to invest in local priori es including communi es, place, people, local businesses and skills.

Dozens of bike racks have already been installed ahead of spring by the councils’ teams, with 12 added in Adur and 60 covering Worthing.

In total, 60 bike racks will be added across Adur and 110 will be installed across Worthing. The remaining bike racks will be installed ahead of the summer.

Two repair sta ons, which allow cyclists to adjust or repair their bikes on the go, will be installed outside Perch on Lancing Beach and near the Pavilion Theatre on Worthing promenade in the coming weeks.

Tasks such as topping‐up tyre pressures, adjus ng the brakes or ghtening a loose bolt can be achieved for free by using the sta ons, which host a range of quality tools that are a ached to the base via retractable cables.

Since declaring a climate emergency in 2019, the councils have been pushing to not only reduce their carbon footprint, but help the area achieve net zero carbon status by 2045.

It’s es mated that on‐road transport makes up a quarter of the area’s emissions. The councils therefore want to ensure that greener transport op ons are readily available for those making shorter journeys.

Cllr Emma Evans, Adur’s cabinet member for the environment and leisure, said: “It’s fantas c to see more cycling racks, as well as new repair sta ons, coming to the district in support of people wan ng to cycle and travel sustainably. Cycling comes with many health benefits and is an op on of travel we’re inves ng in and asking West Sussex County Council to be er support.”

Cllr Dr Beccy Cooper, the Leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: “The addi on of new cycling racks and bike repair sta ons is another step in the right direc on to achieving our vision of ac ve travel and public transport becoming the easy, affordable and preferred way to get around our town and along the coast. I look forward to seeing locals and visitors using the new equipment, especially as the weather brightens in the next few weeks.”

Last summer the councils greatly expanded their public bike hire scheme run by Donkey Republic, seeing a total of 75 bicycles available for hire across Adur and Worthing.

To find out more on the Donkey bike scheme and how to hire a bicycle, visit: h ps:// www.adur‐worthing.gov.uk/leisure/bike‐hire/ Members of Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council are evalua ng projects to invest further UK Shared Prosperity funding into sustainable transport infrastructure by March 2025. These projects will focus on increasing ac ve travel to schools, green spaces and residen al areas.

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Jewellers 32‐33

Electrical Services JD Electrical Tullett Electrical

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Estate Agents & Property James & James Estate Agents Mark Oliver Estate Agency

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms AHM Installations Dream Doors Windsor Kitchen & Bathrooms Ltd

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EJ Moyle LLP Monan Gozzett LLP Setfords Solicitors

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L Guess Pawnbrokers and Jewellers

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Painters and Decorators 49 16 55

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Out of Bounds The Foot Lady

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