All about Ferring June 2024

All about Ferring

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt

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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.

July 2024 deadlines

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

Disclaimer

All about Ferring cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in the magazine.

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

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

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

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

Helen and the All about Magazines team

Calling all filmmakers!

South Downs Film Makers invite you to enter their 2024 Annual Community Filmmaking Compe on. South Downs Film Makers local community film club is looking to discover crea ve individuals of all ages who are passionate about visual storytelling through the art of film. Our annual public filmmaking compe on’s theme is ‘Beyond The Horizon!’

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

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

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

to think beyond the conven onal horizon and take audiences on an exci ng journey of discovery.

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

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

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

Ferring Village Classic Car Show

The annual Gem UK Garage Ferring Village Classic Car Show is fast approaching, set for Saturday, 13th July at Glebelands Recrea on Ground, South Ferring. If you’re interested in taking part, please get in touch to secure your spot.

This year, the Gem UK Garage Classic Car Show is proud to support St Barnabas House Hospice. While there’s no compulsory entry fee, we warmly welcome voluntary dona ons, as all proceeds will directly benefit the hospice.

The Classic Car Show is happening alongside the fantas c Ferring Fes val, where there will be plenty of ac vi es for the whole family to enjoy. For further informa on about the

fes val, check out the “Ferring Fes val” Facebook page and the ar cle in this magazine. We’re thrilled to partner with them and we are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

If you have a classic car and would like to take part, please pop in to the garage, email serviceandsales@gem‐ukgarage.com or phone us on 01903 709009. Like our Facebook page for more updates.

Ferring Fes val 2024

Saturday 13th July from 11am – 8:30pm

Back for its third year, the Ferring Fes val takes place on the 13th July 2024 across a number of sites, including the Village Green, the Glebelands Rec, Village Hall and Ferring Bap st Church. A free‐to‐a end fun day, full of games, shows, fayre, exhibi ons and music suitable for all ages.

The main ac vi es and programme is below, and any changes will be posted on the Ferring Fes val Facebook Group, which can be found at www.facebook.com/groups/ferringfes val Event Programme

Glebelands Recrea on Ground

The tradi onal summer village fayre with ac vi es and shows, including many of the usual stalls and displays, as well as the One Stop Party characters meet and greet and, new for this year, the Worthing Silver Band performing in the arena and St John’s Ambulance showcasing their ac vi es.

The Programme for the Glebelands is:

11.00‐16.00 Classic Car Show run by Gem UK Garage Arena Events

11.00 Worthing Silver Band

11.30 Tug of War

12.00 Worthing Silver band

12.30 Ferring Football Club

13.00 One Stop Party Shop character‐singing fun  me

13.45 Scouts’ Shenanigans

14.15 Ferring Cricket Club Fun Session

15.00 Family Fun Dog Show – enter on the day

Plus a wide variety of stalls all around the arena including Scouts, barbecue and Ferring FC Bar.

Village Green

14.00‐20.30 “Ferring Together” A coming together of the community to celebrate village life and meet friends old and new. With live music from 13:30 to 20:30 provided by Seranata; Kit & Aurora; Elt & John (not a tribute act); Ferring’s Got Talent; Jamie B; Karl Bashford, Amy Sings Winehouse and DJ Dirk St Tropez to bring a close to fes vi es.

Bars will be provided by Andalucia, The Li le Tipple, The Snug and Slake Gin

Food and drink available from Pizza 39; Italy on Wheels; Spud 24; Trubru Nitro, Mack’s Ice Cream.

You are, of course, welcome to bring along a picnic.

Village Hall

30 stalls selling cra s, plants, cakes, pies and jams, and the WI will be selling teas, coffees and homemade cakes.

Raffle with all proceeds from the day going towards the Call for the Wall appeal.

Our Village Hall is just across the road from the green (fully signposted)

Ferring Bap st Church

Next to the Glebelands off Greystoke Road will be the Arun Arts Society with their Art Exhibi on featuring work by local Arun ar sts General Informa on There will be rain/sun shelters on the Village Green, first aid provided by St John’s Ambulance and toilets including disabled facili es. Please come and join in the fun making 2024 our best fes val yet!

‘Fold’ debuts on BBC Introducing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Rise and Fall of Li le Voice

Our next FADS produc on, The Rise and Fall of Li le Voice, is shaping up to be a fabulous show!

There will be five performances from the 26th to 29th June: four star ng at 7:30pm, with a ma nee on the 29th, which will begin at 2:30pm. Tickets are £12 and already selling fast, so book now to ensure you don’t miss out! Sea ng will be cabaret style with tables of up to six people, and you can look forward to a very colourful, interac ve performance featuring our brand‐new bingo event during the interval with lots of exci ng prizes to be won. Following the success of the bar at our last produc on, we will once again be selling alcoholic and so drinks as well as ice creams (hopefully we’ll see some sunshine in June)!

We look forward to introducing you to the one and only Li le Voice! Tickets are available at www. cketsource.co.uk/fad.

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

Ferring Village Hall

The great Ferring Fes val kicks off on Saturday 13th July with music, beer tents, car shows and much, much more, and of course, we are organising the market, which will take place in the Village Hall, from 11am to 4pm on that day.

There will be a lot of talent on display, with 30 stalls selling everything from plants, homemade cakes, crochet items, glassware, jewellery, cards, bathing products, wooden objects, ceramics, and decoupage gi s. The usual Wednesday Village Market team will also be there selling cakes, pies and jams. Ferring Downs W.I. will be providing refreshments, selling teas, coffees and homemade cakes from the kitchen. The VH trustees will be running a raffle, and all proceeds from the day will go towards the Call for the Wall appeal. For those who don’t know, this is the appeal to build a new wall around the hall and full details can be found on the Village Hall website.

If you want more info, or have a prize to donate to the raffle, then contact the VH chair, Simon Cornish on ferringvh.pub@gmail.com.

Serenata, the locally based La n jazz band, will be performing again on 27th July. Please see website, no ceboards and Facebook for more informa on. All proceeds will go to the Call for the Wall appeal.

If you are planning any summer family par es, weddings or birthday par es, then do consider Ferring Village Hall as a venue. If you would like further informa on and a look around, please contact Lesley Young on ferringvh@gmail.com.

For those more business‐minded, The Griffin Room is an ideal place to hire if you need a mee ng room or training room. It is equipped with a large screen, which you can connect to your laptop, and a whiteboard/flipchart. For further informa on, or to arrange a viewing, again the person to contact is Lesley Young, who will be pleased to show you what’s on offer. Finally, the hall has been at the heart of the community for 100 years and we are planning our Centenary Celebra ons for 16th November. We know many of you who a end events today and perhaps bring your grandchildren along will remember yourself coming to the hall as a small child. But do you have any photos from those days or even from more recent events? If so, we would love to see them. We promise we will take great care of them, scanning them so that you can hold on to the precious originals.

Having the photos will help to create a lovely montage of the history of the hall, so please contact Simon Cornish with your pictures on ferringvh.pub@gmail.com.

The East Preston Village Fes val 2024

Friday 31st May to Sunday 9th June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thinking of Inves ng?

Richard Cohen, FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Nsure Financial Services 01903 821010

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

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

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

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

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

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Country and Western Concert

at the Glebelands Community Centre, reviewed by Sharon Miller

We rolled up at the Glebelands Community Centre for the second of two Country and Western Concerts, performed by Ferring Retirement Club’s Terry Clough Choir.

Following a warm ‘howdy’ to the shindig from MC Valerie Simpson, the concert opened with a song from my childhood – Frankie Laine’s huge hit, ‘Rawhide’, from the 1950s. This was followed by ‘Little Green Apples’ and I can’t resist mentioning that this was written for and released by Roger Miller!

The gentlemen of the choir then gave a hilarious rendition of ‘It’s Hard To Be Humble’ –a real crowd‐pleaser! Hot on its hooves followed a selection of songs spanning four decades ‐ ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ (not a regular event in Ferring), a first hit for Patsy Cline in 1957, ‘Stand By Your Man’ a song by Tammy Wynette from 1968 and sung by the ladies of the choir, ‘Ghost Riders In The Sky’, recorded by Stan Jones in the late 1940s and ‘When I Dream’ a song from 1979 by Crystal Gale. Jane Byford gave a soulful performance of ‘Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue’.

‘Raindrops Keep Falling’, a song from the classic 1969 film ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ recorded by B. J. Thomas, carried us towards the interval for tea and biscuits in the nearby saloon.

Back in the saddle for the second half, the posse entertained with a medley from ‘Annie Get Your Gun’, from the 1946 musical of the same name, with solos by Denise O’Boyle and Leslie Louis.

‘The Green Leaves Of Summer’ (they’re on their way) from the 1960 film ‘The Alamo’, was followed by Russ Conway’s ‘Side Saddle’, a piano solo from Jenny Jeffery and an opportunity for Jenny to showcase her remarkable skills, as her nimble fingers flew over the keys at breakneck speed. Then came a beautiful rendition of ‘The Rose’ by our very own Bette Midler, Margie Isaacs.

Next up was ‘He’ll Have To Go’, originally sung by Billy Brown but later recorded by Jim Reeves, giving him his biggest hit in 1959. An

ode to his wife, the heartfelt ‘Annie’s Song’, written and released by John Denver in 1974, was beautifully performed by the cowboys and cowgirls of the choir.

Yee‐hah! It was time for the final solo of the afternoon, with Musical Director Anne Robinson bringing a taste of Dolly Parton to Ferring with ‘Here You Come Again’.

Drawing the concert to a close ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’, performed by John Denver in 1971, did exactly that!

Having enjoyed a hog‐killin’ time, the audience mounted their critters and rode off into the sunset (or perhaps via Ferring lanes and twittens to be precise!)

A note from Chairman, Valerie Simpson

Once again, my sincere thanks go to Sharon Miller for reviewing our concert and, of course, to the wonderful audiences at both performances. Our autumn concert, featuring songs from the 1960s and 70s will take place on 12th and 14th September. See you there!

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Your Will

The importance of having a Will cannot be overstated

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

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

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

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Seeing Stars at Ferring Primary

Yet another very successful and popular event was recently organised for pupils by the Supporters of Ferring School Associa on (SOFSA). This involved a visit by the WonderDome mobile planetarium which set up its dome in St. Andrew’s church hall. The dome is inflated with a large fan and everyone enters through the zipped entrance.

The equipment inside projects 360 degrees to reveal the wonders of the universe, accompanied by presenter who talks about the subject in a way that is appropriate to each age group. Every class walked to the hall to enjoy a half‐hour presenta on and everyone enjoyed the experience. The school is extremely grateful to St. Andrew’s for the use of the hall and to SOFSA for making this event possible and covering the cost.

Enrichment events for each class planned for this half term are:

June is always a busy month and there are several ac vi es coming up both in and out of school. Parents/carers of children who will start in the Recep on class in September are invited to an evening mee ng, and ‘taster’ sessions for the youngsters also take place. The Year 6 class will be a ending a leavers’ service at Chichester Cathedral and their transi on to secondary school in September draws closer. Together with Year 5, they will be visi ng The Angmering School for the Legacy Games, which is a popular inter‐school spor ng event. Years 3 and 4 will be doing this in July. Ferring School will be having its own Sports Day during June.

Recep on: Balance bike training and a visit to Washbrook Farm

Year 1: Kings and queens dress‐up and a visit to Shoreham Lifeboat Sta on

Year 2: Fossil workshop in school and a li er‐picking/environment day in Worthing

Year 3: Ferring local history visit and “People Around the World” celebra on day

Year 4: Class sleepover in school and rainforest trip

Year 5: Sports stadium visit and Viking dress‐up class camp

Year 6: Residen al trip and end of year treats

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.

Saturday 1st June ‐ 10:00 to 12:00

FRSA AGM (Ferring Retirement Club, 201 Greystoke Road)

All current Ferring Roads Scheme Association members are welcome to this annual event. For more information, go to www.frsa.uk

Tuesday 4th June ‐ 10:00 to 11:30

Coffee morning (St Andrews Church Hall, Church Lane)

Join the Ferring Probus Club for coffee or tea, a chat, and a guest speaker, followed by a raffle and club news. £3 per person. All welcome.

Tuesday 4th June ‐ 14:00

Afternoon tea and music by The Pitt Sisters (East Preston Village Hall, Sea Road)

The Rustington, East Preston and Ferring NSPCC fundraising group have organised an afternoon of music featuring songs connected to the sea plus an afternoon tea. Tickets £6, available from Seaview Stores on Seaview Road or by calling 01903 241270 or 07846 212316

Tuesday 4th June ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Worthing Antique Club Talk, Mrs Wells of Uppark (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

This month, the club welcomes back lecturer and author Tessa Boase. All are welcome; non‐members £7.50, or join for £35 p.a. For more info, visit www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk

Wednesday 5th June ‐ 18:30 to 21:30

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

Racers of all ages are welcome to join in with the Formula One fun. £3 adults, £2 under‐16s. All equipment provided. More info on www.whoracing.org.uk

Thursday 6th June ‐ 19:15 to 21:00

Ferring Gardening Club Monthly Meeting (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

A talk by Wilf Simcox on ‘Plants and Wildlife of Honduras’. The meeting is open to all, with entry for non‐members just £3.

Thursday 6th June ‐ 20:00 to 21:30

Foreign Film evening (West Worthing Baptist Church, South Street, BN14 7LU)

The Worthing Twinning Association is showing the amusing French 1998 comedy film ‘Le Diner do Cons’, which will be shown with English subtitles. Cost £5 includes a glass of wine or juice and a doughnut.

Saturday 8th to Sunday 23rd June ‐ times vary Worthing Festival (various locations)

The festival of music, art, theatre, dance, comedy, family events and more returns. Find out what’s on when at www.timeforworthing.uk/worthing‐festival

Saturday 8th June ‐ 10:00 to 14:00 4Sight Vision Support Sponsored Walk (Angmering Park Estate)

Walk and raise funds to help provide support to West Sussex residents who are blind or partially sighted. Choose a 3‐ or 6‐mile route. Everyone welcome, including dogs on leads. Entrance fee £10, includes refreshments and a completion medal. For more info and to register, call 01243 838001 or email fundraising@4sight.org.uk

Saturday 8th June ‐ 10:00 to 15:00

Heene Community Summer Fayre (122 Heene Road, Worthing)

A fun day out for the whole family. Lots to do, including Reptylers (face your fears with snakes, tarantulas, and other reptiles!), face painting, gifts and craft stalls, guess the weight of the cake, live entertainment and more.

Tuesday 11th June ‐ 19:15 to 20:45

Le XXème siècle (Angmering Community Centre, Bramley Green, BN16 4FU)

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

Wednesday 12th June ‐ 14:00

Women’s Afternoon Group (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

The Ferring Hearing Centre will be sending an audiologist to talk to the WAGS about the importance of checking for hearing loss, which, can lead to a sense of isolation, particularly on social occasions. Visitors are welcome. For more info, email jeanat14stc@gmail.com

Thursday 13th June ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Worthing Heritage Festival ‐ Discover Your Ancestors (Chichester Room, Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

An illustrated presentation on how to research your family history by The Sussex Family History Group. You are never too young to start! Free admission. Free advice. To register, please email spi@sfhg.uk or go to www.sfhg.uk

Friday 14th June ‐ 18:30 to 21:30

One Life (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

Ferring Community Cinema’s next film is ‘One Life’, starring Anthony Hopkins. Tickets £6, available from the North Ferring Co‐Op, Premier Stores in South Ferring, and on the door on the night. Ticket price includes tea, coffee or a soft drink and biscuits.

Saturday 15th June ‐ 13:30 to 16:00

Open Day at Heene Cemetery (Heene Cemetery, Manor Road, Worthing)

The Friends of Heene Cemetery welcome you to this one‐acre Victorian cemetery. Take one of the tours or join a short walk on Manor Road and learn about some of the residents who were later buried at Heene. For more information, visit www.heenecemetery.org.uk

Thursday 20th June ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

Dabblers (Ferring Baptist Church, Greystoke Road)

Every fortnight, people bring their favourite hobbies and crafts to sit and do them together. If you don’t have a hobby or craft, come along anyway for a chat and a drink.

Wednesday 26th ‐ Saturday 29th June ‐ 19:30 every day and 14:30 (Saturday only)

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

As part of the Ferring Amateur Dramatic

Society’s show is set in a working man’s club, there will be ‘cabaret‐style’ seating for all five performances. Tables will be for four or six people and a licenced bar will be open before performances and during intervals. Book your tickets now, at www.ticketsource.co.uk/fad

Thursday 27th June ‐ 14:00 to 15:00

Highdown Guided Tour (Highdown Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FB)

These tours, delivered by Highdown staff and volunteers, give a unique chance to discover the gardens’ rich heritage, learn about the garden’s origins, its creators and VIP visitors. £5pp (children under 12 go free). Book online at www.highdowngardens.co.uk/guided‐tours/

Friday 28th June ‐ 19:30 to 21:30

The Knepp Wildland Estate Talk (St. Andrew’s Church Centre, Church Lane)

The Ferring Conservation Group’s June meeting will hear from Mark McManus about how the Knepp Estate has been transformed from a sterile environment to one full of increasing biodiversity. Entry £2 members, £3 visitors, includes refreshments. Find out more at www.ferringconservationgroup.co.uk

Friday 28th June ‐ 19:30 to Quiz Night (The Club Room, Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)

Join in this fun trivia quiz. £5pp, maximum of six people per team. No booking required. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.

Saturday 29th June ‐ 10:00 to 16:00

Worthing Armed Forces Day Location (Aldwick Crescent, Worthing, BN14 0AS)

Watch a military band march, displays from military units, military vehicle displays, a Battle of Britain flypast and lots more!

Sunday 30th June ‐ 14:00 to 17:00

1920s Charleston Tea Dance (Pavilion Theatre Atrium, Marine Parade, Worthing)

MyCharleston invite you to a Charleston tea dance. Taking place in the beautiful Atrium overlooking Worthing Pier and beach, you’re invited to a summer dance full of Charleston lessons, feisty flappers and live entertainment. Tickets £25, available on www.wtm.uk/ events/1920s‐charleston‐tea‐dance/

Fibre Dos and Don’ts

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT

Nutritional

Therapist

& Health

Coach

, New Leaf Nutrition T: 07980 620010 E: nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk W: newleafnutrition.co.uk

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

Do:

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

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

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

Don’t:

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

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

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

GeorginaDowns Dip. CFHP Dip.Ctec MPSPract.

Ferring Downs WI

by Debbie Dilks

The WI has been around since 1915 and s ll offers the opportunity to meet women in their local area in person or online to make new friends. Each of our mee ngs has been different and interes ng. Ferring Downs WI meets on the second Monday of every month at 7.30pm in Ferring Village Hall.

We welcomed Simon Bre , the local author, in January, who talked about his life prior to becoming a writer. It was both lively and humorous. Ben, from the local fire brigade, came to talk about fire safety and encouraged us all to have our homes checked for any dangers. This is a service completely free from our local fire sta on. Ben also gave us a quick history of the fire brigade and how it has evolved into the modern service it is today. A speaker from the Sussex Dolphin Watch helped us to recognise the different kinds of dolphins and where they are to be found locally. Future topics will be about gardens and the hidden treasures of London.

But it isn’t all about speakers. We have recently set up a cra s group that meets in the Griffin Room at the Village Hall on a Friday at 12.45pm. At the moment, we are trying our hardest to learn the intricacies of crochet and quilling. I’m sure we’ll get there in the end! We have also had a board game evening with some quite difficult rules, but I s ll prefer Snakes and Ladders! Several visits are planned for the summer, including one to the Chichester Fes val Theatre to see the musical, Oliver and awalking tour of Worthing, led by our very own Town Crier, Bob. So, if you see a line of people wandering around the local streets led by

someone ringing a bell, you’ll know it’s us.

The WI has been campaigning on various important topics for over a hundred years, trying to bring about real changes. These have included cleaner rivers and more awareness of ovarian cancer. This year’s topic is dental health ma ers, which we will discuss in our next mee ng.

Yes, we s ll sing Jerusalem and we s ll bake cakes and scones when necessary. But we also do a lot more! So if you would like to have a taster, for just £3 you can come along to any of our sessions at the Ferring Village Hall, every second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. We shall look forward to mee ng you there.

Event lis ngs go live for Worthing Fes val ‘24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Losing someone close to us is a painful and challenging experience. Our aim at H D Tribe is to make the whole funeral process as simple and as stress-free as possible for

by offering a complete funeral service, ensured by H D Tribe’s long-established reputation for quality, dignity and reliability.

Tony Hauck has been part of the team for nearly 30 years and has been looking after the Goring office since 2018. His father was District Nurse for Lancing for many years, and he has two sisters and cousins in the nursing profession. His father in law was also a local funeral director so he comes from a caring background. When not looking after his three grandchildren he enjoys golf, theatre, and tenpin bowling.

£100,000 Charity Giveaway

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

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

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

About The David Hunt Trust

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

Some of the 2023 award recipients:‐

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From just £37.63 per month*

Improving your smile by

Peter Saner—Clinical Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chocolate Sorbet

Lighter than ice cream, and dairy and gluten free

Prep me: 15 mins.

Freezing me: 3‐4 hours plus chilling me

Serves: 4‐6

Ingredients:

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

100ml filtered or mineral water

60g cocoa powder

For the sugar syrup:

250ml filtered or mineral water

150g caster sugar Method

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

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

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

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

Remove from the freezer about 20 minutes before serving.

Ferring Gardening Club

The monthly mee ng took place on Thursday 2nd May and members listened to a talk by Jaqueline Aviolet on Roses. Jaqueline has spoken to members on two previous occasions and her talks have been both informa ve and entertaining. Thursday’s talk was well received by members who really enjoyed her presenta on and there was lots of laughter at the comments she made. Her hints and ps on how to plant, prune and look a er our roses were very informa ve. Jaqueline also brought a number of roses and other plants for members to purchase and members were keen to grab a bargain.

By the me you read this, the club will have held its annual plant sale, which hopefully will be a great success as the money raised helps with the costs of our flower shows.

June is a li le quieter as we just have our monthly mee ng on Thursday the 6th when our guest speaker is Wilf Simcox giving a talk on “Plants and wildlife of Honduras”. Our mee ngs take place in Ferring Village Hall and doors open at 7.15pm with the talk commencing at 7.30pm. We also run a raffle and offer refreshments. You can a end as a guest for just £3, which includes refreshments.

We are a friendly club and welcome visitors. If you are interested in joining us, either come along to one of our mee ngs or contact our Membership Secretary Gwen Newman, just call 01903 249655 or email memsecfgc@gmail.com

You can also find us on Facebook under Ferring Gardening Club

Life among the Tombstones

Friends of Broadwater Cemetery document its history (which goes back to 1861) and, in coopera on with Worthing Borough Council, maintain its extensive grounds in a way which preserves and encourages the wide range of wildflowers, birds and animals, and bu erflies.

Debra Hillman, the Chairman of the Friends, talked about the early days of the cemetery and some of the well‐known local people buried there, including the naturalists W H Hudson and Richard Jefferies. Less well known were the 115 vic ms of the Worthing typhoid epidemic of 1893, to whom there is a common memorial. But the old Chapel, with its splendid interior, is a listed building.

Paul Robards leads the work on keeping the cemetery’s extensive grounds dy and removing the ivy which quickly grows over

Ferring Conserva on Group’s April mee ng had a very interes ng, and well‐presented talk on the History and Wildlife of Broadwater Cemetery – one of Worthing’s oldest burial grounds, now a nature reserve but s ll visited by family members of those who were buried there in its la er years. the headstones, hiding the inscrip ons and the stories they tell. He is also a lifelong naturalist and does everything he can to preserve and encourage the abundant wildlife, which includes slow worms, many songbirds, and a wide variety of bu erflies. He showed some excellent photographs to illustrate his talk, and Conserva on Group members were encouraged to join one of the Cemetery Tours, on the first Saturday of every month in Spring, Summer and Autumn.

The Group also held its AGM later in the mee ng. Pete Coe was elected Chairman, David Be ss as Secretary and Ed Miller has taken over as Membership Secretary.

New exhibi on space launches at

Highdown Gardens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunflower Memories Appeal

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

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

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

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

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

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

To support the appeal and buy your own sunflower marker in memory of a loved one, go to www.stbh.org.uk/sunflower‐memories

Event listings go live for Worthing Festival ‘24

Bookings are now live for more than 100 events covering music, art, heritage, comedy and family entertainment that have been registered as part of this year’s Worthing Festival. Local creatives, businesses and community groups have jumped on board the town’s summertime celebration of arts and culture, which runs from 8th to 23rd June. This will be the second Worthing Festival, with the first hosted last June. It’s estimated that the debut festival brought more than 14,000 visitors to the town over the nine days.

Along with the support of local artists, performers and businesses, the festival’s organisers have been working to ensure this year’s festival, as well as future installations, continue to develop beyond its successful first outing.

The Worthing Festival was inspired through conversations between Worthing Borough Council and the town’s arts community, who were looking for a way to celebrate the wealth of local creative talent. A multi‐arts festival was decided upon and brought to life by Time for Worthing, the council’s official tourism arm.

Following the inaugural festival, it was decided to make this year’s celebration longer to allow more events to take place and provide event organisers with the opportunity to spread their performances or activities out.

To address feedback from last year, colourful festival‐themed bunting and banners are being produced to support this and future festivals with a greater in‐town presence.

Once the festival is well established, it’s hoped that, moving forward, the local creative community will own and develop it further.

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

To see the events list and find out more about this year’s Worthing Festival, visit www.timeforworthing.uk/worthing‐festival

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

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

One Life

Ferring Community Cinema will be showing their next film, One Life, on Friday 14th June.

One Life tells the true story of Nicholas Winton, the “Bri sh Schindler”, who, in the months leading up to World War II, helped rescue over 600 predominantly Jewish children from Nazi‐occupied Czechoslovakia.

While visi ng Prague in 1938, Winton, played by Anthony Hopkins, saw families who had fled the Nazis in Germany and Austria and who were living in desperate condi ons, with li le or no food and shelter. He immediately realised it was a race against me to get the children to safety before the Nazi occupa on closed the borders.

He lived much of his life haunted by guilt that not all the children were rescued un l a television programme helped him understand the impact his ac ons had on those lives saved – and the enormous debt of gra tude those rescued felt.

One Life pays heart‐warming tribute to a remarkable humanitarian effort and the role Nicholas Winton played.

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.

2024 film dates

July 12th – Wicked Li le Le ers

August 9th – One Love

September 6th

October 11th

November 8th

December 6th

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Could you open your home to a foster cat?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arundel Art Society

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

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

Primarily a pain ng group, we welcome all ar sts at whatever stage they are at on their ar s c journey. Our mission statement is “Encourage and Inspire”. Our group meetsweekly for most of the year, alterna ng between Monday evenings and Thursday a ernoons. During the summer months, members enjoy occasional “plein air” sessions at various loca ons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bernie Griffin

Trustee Ferring Village Hall and Ferring Re rement Club

Bernie moved to Ferring with her husband Martyn and dog Ted just over two years ago, having re red as a solicitor/company secretary for a Central London property investment company. They have a grown‐up son, who lives in Australia, but do have family who live locally in Ferring and East Preston. Coming from London originally, Bernie never thought she would live in a bungalow, but she loves not having stairs. Becoming a trustee of both Ferring Village Hall and Ferring Re rement Club keeps her suitably busy and involved with the local community.

What do you like best about Ferring? Being able to see so much sky. As a Londoner that’s something I really no ced when I moved to Ferring.

What do you like least about Ferring? Potholes!

If you could change anything about Ferring what would it be? Potholes!

What is your favourite local restaurant? I think we are very lucky to have some really nice places to eat and drink in the village. I don’t have a favourite as much depends on what I fancy at any given  me, which means I some mes have to pop up to Worthing. What is your idea of perfect happiness? No outstanding emails to answer.

What is your greatest fear? Opening my email inbox and finding 300 unread messages (this has happened!).

How would you spend a million pounds? I know that I should make reference to some philanthropic endeavour, but my son lives in Sydney so I would buy a house in Australia and spend half my  me there.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? A few years ago I was running my company’s AGM and feeling very pleased about how the day was going, un l a shareholder pointed out to me that I was wearing mismatched knee‐high boots. I spent the rest of the day trying to hide my legs!

Which living person do you most admire? Barack Obama for his dignity and statesmanship – sadly lacking in almost all poli cians currently.

If you were alone on an island, which record would you take and why? Bohemian Rhapsody. It’s got it all a bit of classical, a head‐bangy bit and it’s great for singing along to.

What is the best advice you have ever been given? “Buy cheap, buy twice”. Also, this is more a mantra but great advice to live by: “Accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference”.

What is your favourite film? Why? Bridesmaids – it’s just the most perfect, hilarious female comedy without falling into chick flick territory.

Who would play you in the film of your life? I’d like to say Carey Mulligan but cas ng would more likely go with Kathy Burke.

What is your favourite city in the world?

Sydney. It’s such a beau ful harbour city. The Opera House gives me a thrill no ma er how many  mes I’ve seen it. I’ve probably got 4,000 photos of it on my phone.

If you were a car, what would you be and why? A Morris Minor. We’re both ge ng on in years and have bumpy bits.

What is the worst job you have ever done?

Working for a city law firm in the days before working from home was even a thing. Working through the night was not unknown and working at weekends was a regular occurrence. Which words or phrases do you think are most overused? “Literally” and “Amazing”, par cularly in the same sentence.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Don’t tell people you’re a lawyer at a social gathering.

New Season Begins at Ferring Cricket Club

A er a seemingly endless grey and wet winter, the new cricket season is upon us and promises to be an exci ng me for Ferring C.C.

As announced back in November, the club have entered the Sussex League. For the first me in our history, we will be playing Saturday league cricket in Division 11 West (South). Eighteen league matches are scheduled against second, third and fourth elevens of clubs such as Worthing, Goring, Bognor Regis, Rus ngton , Chichester and Chippingdale.

This major milestone in our club’s history comes at a perfect me.

This year is the 160th anniversary of a Ferring team being recorded in Agnes Henty’s diary as playing “in the field” close to The Henty family’s home in July 1864. At that me, the Henty family lived at The Grange, the remaining sec ons of which are s ll occupied as flats. Agnes noted they “watched the game”. It is more than likely “the field” in ques on survives to this day, as the Li le Twi en recrea on ground, which has been our permanent home since 1953.

To mark this circular anniversary and to pay homage to this history, the annual President's XI v Chairman's XI match on Sunday 28th July will see players donning Victorian‐style playing garb and bowling the first over of each innings underarm! It was in fact only in 1864 that overarm bowling became legal. Underarm bowling having been the method of delivery since the origins of the game se led in the early 18th Century.

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Our tradi on of playing friendly matches will con nue, however, with the Sunday side having a full fixture list.

Our Colts’ sec on con nues to grow from strength to strength since its incep on in 2012, and we now have three teams playing in the Newbery Sussex Junior Cricket leagues, in the under‐10s, 13s, and 16s age groups. In addi on, our T20 Ferring Falcons side will play again in the Sussex Slam evening compe on.

It promises to be a busy year at the club, and we hope the residents of Ferring will look in as they walk through the Twi en to stand for a few minutes and watch a game in progress, just as the Henty family did 160 years ago.

Worthing Food Bank

Talk at Ferring Probus Club

The first Tuesday of April was damp and raw. Therefore, it was a pleasure to meet with other members at St. Andrews Church Centre to enjoy morning coffee and a selec on of chocolate biscuits. This month’s informa ve talk was given by Val John for the Worthing Food Bank.

On a table was arranged a selec on of dried goods such as cereals, long life milk, pasta and a selec on of nned food and soups and other nonperishable items. These are some of the staple items that are given out by the Food Bank.

Worthing Food Bank is part of the Tressell Trust and can be found on the first floor of the Guildborne Centre. The Centre is staffed mainly by many volunteers. There are, however, a few permanent staff., The remit of the Food Bank is to distribute food for three days only for each client. The food is given to people with no food many of whom are homeless.

Clients have vouchers which give them access to the services and mainly these have been given from other agencies. Most of the food comes from dona ons or from supermarkets, Tesco, in par cular, has been very generous. Dona ons are mainly the type of foods which were displayed on the table, but of course would include bread, tea and coffee. The Food Bank also accepts dona ons of cash, and this enables them to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables on a daily basis.

People consult the Food Bank when they are desperate. Their problems tend to fall into three categories debts, homelessness and mental health issues. Clients are o en referred by other agencies. Debt is o en caused by

benefits such as universal credits not arriving when expected and having to wait six weeks for processing. Help with budge ng is given and this is essen al to help clients on the road to recovery.

Many of the clients of the Food Bank are single men. No one is turned away and o en clients come without vouchers and have referred themselves as they are desperate for help. The Bank also accepts dona ons of toiletries and other items people require.

This was a par cularly informa ve talk and without the work of many volunteers who give their help the Food Bank would not be able to operate. Many of us listening did not know how important this charity is to so many and how it is a life‐line for the desperate. I am sure that over the weeks we will all be pu ng a few extra items from our shopping into the Food Bank Collec on baskets in the supermarkets and thankful that we are so fortunate.

Probus coffee mee ngs are held on a regular basis on the first Tuesday of each month at 10am in St Andrew’s Church Centre. All are welcome and there is an opportunity to converse and make friends. Our two‐course luncheons at the Worthing Bowls Club, are for members only. At both mee ngs there is usually a speaker. Come to a coffee morning or contact secretary Roger Lovell 07802 951061.

Ninety Miles for Ninety Years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wadars appeals for support

a er suffering a ‘perfect

storm’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Billy with Saffron

Glebelands Community Centre

The trustees welcomed some 60 people to their Open Day in April; the aim being to explore the thoughts of both our hirers and the public as to what their ideas were for future development of the Centre.

Each person was issued with a sheet containing headings for discussion.

The vision of a Community Raised Garden Beds scheme was explained and was met with enthusiasm. With ample wall space, one of our hirer’s suggested allowing local ar sts to display their work for perhaps three months at a me. Anyone showing an interest in buying any of the art could contact the ar st directly. Be er s ll, was the offer we had of this hirer to mount and manage the exhibi on.

For fied with homemade cake and beverages, the groups put their heads together and came up with some excellent sugges ons, from youth groups in the school holidays, pu ng car park ma ng down to extend parking, and,

interes ngly, create a village management commi ee to avoid conflicts of metables and enhance ac vi es in all loca ons.

The above sugges ons are only a sample for the trustees to work upon.

Nineteen Eighty Four

This November, FADS is excited to be presen ng a thrilling stage adapta on of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty‐Four, described as the most important novel of the 20th Century. The story follows two young people, Winston and Julia, who must try to keep their blossoming love affair secret from the all‐powerful Party. But, can they succeed in a world where their every move is under the watchful eye of Big Brother?

Audi ons will be held on Tuesday 2nd July at 7.30pm in Ferring Village Hall and we welcome everyone from experienced actors to those who might be dipping their toes into amateur drama cs for the first me to come along.

There are 14 parts ranging from characters who are on stage throughout to roles with just a few lines. The produc on runs from Wednesday 20th November to Saturday 23rd November. For further details go to the Future Produc ons page at www.ferring‐drama.org.uk or contact us at ferringamdram@gmail.com.

Volunteers Wanted

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

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

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

Sussex Wildlife Trust Vision

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

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

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

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

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

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

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