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Welcome to the May/June 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
Spring Has Sprung – The Bells Must Be Rung
At the beginning of 2024 our tower captain at St Mary's church, Goring By Sea bellringing group announced that he had sold his house and he and his wife would be downsizing to Hampshire so would no longer be able ring with us.
Devasta ng news but as a team we tried every which way we could to persuade them to change their minds, not only because between them they had more than 100 years of ringing experience that we would no longer be able to tap into, but losing their camaraderie would be a huge blow. It was all to no avail and at the beginning of March the removal men removed them to their new abode. Not to remain downhearted for too long and realising that the show must go on, we set to and made new plans for our team of ringers. A new captain was elected (who also has many years of experience) and all the other jobs required for running a tower were appointed to various members.
We con nue to ring the bells every Sunday to call people to the regular services at the church and our prac ce night on a Tuesday evening con nues apace. We try and ring the bells for all celebratory occasions such as the King’s corona on and we will shortly be ringing to open the spring fair at the church on 4th May 2024 and for D‐Day in June. The best privilege of all is to ring for weddings at the bride and groom’s request. It feels such an honour to share in the happy couple’s special day and to see such joy and happiness all around.
All of the rain we have had throughout the winter and into spring has caused havoc with our bell ropes. The wet weather makes the ropes shrink, become very s ff and difficult to ring. However, to combat this, a member from another tower came up with a genius idea of adding a sock full of unused cat li er to a waterproof bag, such as the sort you would cover your washing line with, and leave them for several days to dry out. Thinking this must be an old wives’ tale (or in this modern day and age, a bit of a scam) we were very surprised to find that a er just one week basking in ki y li er, our ropes were so er and more pliable
than they had been for several months. Good praise indeed and an alterna ve use of cat li er, who'd have thought!!
We have three regular new ringers who are now able to handle a bell safely and ring with very li le guidance, two of them are already joining us for the Sunday service ringing, the third isn't too far behind. We are however, always looking to recruit new and experienced ringers not just at St Mary's but at our sister churches at St. Andrew's, West Tarring and St. Botolphs, Heene. All three churches have a very friendly group of people and would make anyone feel instantly welcome.
If you would like to see if this very rewarding hobby is for you then please contact me, Margo Grundy at goringbyseabellringers@gmail.com to enable me to put you in contact with the appropriate person for your chosen tower.
In the mean me, it's with sad news that our steeple keeper passed away at the end of last year so if there is anyone with bell maintenance experience then we would like to hear from you too.
As the tle of this ar cle says, spring has sprung, the bells must be rung so please do come along to the church to join in this very special skill or to just listen and enjoy.
New cycling facili es 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.
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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Exci ng 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.
Contact details for the Team:
Rob Fawce : 01903 725143
Email: RobFawce @moyle.co.uk
Melissa Hubbard: 01903 725143
Email: mhubbard@moyle.co.uk
Lisa May: 01903 725143
Email: lmay@moyle.co.uk
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Fantas c Elas c An ‐Gravity Pants!
Year 4 pupils at Goring C of E Primary, ably supported by the Year 3 choir, wowed full‐house audiences two nights running on 20th and 21st March at St Mary’s Church Hall, with their show‐stopping performance of “The Amazing Adventures of Superstan”. This comedy musical, wri en by Craig Hawes, is a colourful, zany show filled with clever puns, catchy songs and hilarious physical comedy, and the children brought it to life in spectacular fashion.
The show features unassuming sweet seller Stanley Marvel (played by Tom A, whose beau fully sung solo brought the house down). Stanley may be the clumsiest clot in Megaville, but is happy to read his comics and dream his life away. That is un l it's turned upside‐down when he discovers that local hero, The Candy King, capably portrayed by Louie T, is actually a Super‐Villain determined to conquer the world with his corrupt confec onery! As the sugary charlatan and his mad minions enslave the ci zens with hypno c gobstoppers and a giant remote control, Stan knows Megaville is in need of a Superhero. But when his crazy Gran (a hilarious characterisa on by Katherine P) and her crumbly chums reveal an earth‐sha ering secret, Stan's shocked to discover his own true iden ty! With a dose of secret formula and a pair of fantas c elas c an ‐gravity underpants, Stanley Marvel takes to the skies as the greatest Superhero the world has ever known. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Superstan (confidently played by Jago S) ‐ a caped crusader figh ng for truth, freedom and jus ce with his super powers, super ghts and the strength to open a really tricky jar of pickles!
Assistant Head Fiona Whi aker, who directed and produced the show, said, “At Goring, we have a ‘bucket list’ of experiences that we want all children to have before they leave our school, and one of them is to take part in a school produc on. I could not be more proud of the children this year. They worked so hard, right through from the audi oning process to the a er school rehearsals, and twice weekly prac ces at the Church Hall. Their stagecra developed significantly in that me, and their mastery of a tricky script and mul ple choreographed songs was very impressive. What was most pleasing was that on the performance nights, the children were clearly enjoying every moment of their me on stage. That’s what makes all the effort worthwhile.”
Audience member Susie West commented: “Year 4 pulled out all the stops to deliver a magical evening; the memories of which will last forever. The enthusiasm, the talent and sheer joy in performance shone through, reflec ng the very best of the school. Everyone had clearly worked incredibly hard. The teachers worked some kind of magic in crea ng such a lively, colourful and beau fully staged produc on.”
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Meal preparation We cover: Worthing, Ferring, Goring, Rustington, East Preston, Lancing, Shoreham, Angmering and surrounding areas. Join our team, we are looking for dedicated carers.
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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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What’s On in and around Goring‐by‐Sea
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Wednesday 1st May ‐ 18:30 to 21:30
Micro Scalextric NASCAR Oval Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way)
Scalextric racers of all ages are welcome to join in some 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 on the club’s website: www.whoracing.org.uk
Saturday 4th May 10:30 to 15:00
Spring Fair, St Mary’s Church (7 Mulberry Lane, Goring)
Come along and enjoy cakes, tombola, quizzes, bouncy castle, raffle, bric‐a‐brac, crafts and refreshments.
Each month, a guest speaker is invited. Club member Andy will talk this month about Sampson Mordan, the specialist pen and pencil manufacturer. All are welcome to attend; non‐members £7.50 or join for £35 p.a. Visit the new website www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk
Wednesday 8th May ‐ 14:00
Women’s Afternoon Group (Ferring Village Hall, Ferring Street)
At the May meeting, the group will be listening to Julie Silverson from WSCC talking about the importance of waste prevention. Visitors welcome. For more information, contact jeanat14stc@gmail.com
Thursday 9th May ‐ 19:00 to 21:15
Worthing Twinning Associa on Foreign Film Evening (West Worthing Bap st Church, South Street, BN14 7LU)
The 2020 French Film Tous les Ma ns du Monde with English sub tles will be shown following a glass of wine or juice, a doughnut and brief descrip on of the film. Non‐members are most welcome. For more informa on, visit www.WorthingTwinningAssocia on.org
Saturday 11th May ‐ 10:30 to 12:00
Chris an Aid Coffee Morning (Goring Methodist Church Hall, Bury Drive)
Catch up with friends and raise money for charity. Lots of tasty treats to buy, including biscuits, cakes, jams and marmalades. There will also be a cra stall. For more info, email margare rueman57@hotmail.com
Sunday 12th May ‐ 10:00
Walk For Wadars (Goring Gap Green)
Join the annual sponsored walk along Worthing seafront, raising funds for Wadars animal rescue. There is a choice of a 2.5‐ or 5‐mile route. Everyone welcome, including dogs! Registra on £10 for individuals and £20 for families. 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.com
Tuesday 14th May ‐ 19:15 to 20:45
La Traduc on ‐ interac ve! (Angmering Community Centre, Bramley Green, BN16 4FU)
This month’s talk to the Anglo‐French Circle is an evening of transla ng! You can par cipate as much or as little as you want in French. All levels of French welcome and talks have visuals to help with understanding. £5 a visitor. For info, email anglofrenchrustington@gmail.com
Friday 17th May ‐ 18:30 to 21:30
Wonka (Ferring Village Hall)
Ferring Community Cinema is showing the deligh ul 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 7pm start. Contact: 07881 997657.
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 )
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 info email stulogan316@hotmail.com
Tuesday 4th June ‐ 19:30 to 21:00
Worthing An que 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.worthingan queclub.org.uk
Wednesday 5th June ‐ 18:30 to 21:30
Micro Scalextric Formula One Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way)
Join in some Formula One fun at Worthing HO Racing’s monthly mee ng. Race fees £3 adults and £2 under‐16s. All equipment is provided. Find out more at www.whoracing.org.uk
Saturday 8th to Sunday 23rd June ‐ mes vary Worthing Fes val (various loca ons)
The fes val of music, art, theatre, dance, comedy, family events and more returns. For details, go to www. meforworthing.uk/worthing‐fes val
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 par ally sighted. Choose a 3‐ or 6‐mile route. Everyone welcome, including dogs on leads. Entrance fee £10, includes refreshments and a comple on medal. For more info and to register, call 01243 838001 or email fundraising@4sight.org.uk
Saturday 8th June ‐ 19:30 to 22:00
Concert “The Armed Man” by Edwin James Fes val Choir & Orchestra (Li lehampton United Church, 1 High Street, BN17 5EG)
Commemora ng the 80th anniversary of D‐Day and the Ba le of Normandy. Raising funds for The Royal Bri sh Legion. Tickets £10 adults, £4 children, available on the door or call the Box Office on 01243 584920 or 01243 582330.
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 Tin n! All levels of French are welcome. Visitors pay £5 and if you wish to a end, please email anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.
Tuesday 21st—Sat 26th June 10:00 to 17:00
West Sussex Annual Art Show 2024 (Colonnade House, 47 Warwick St, Worthing BN11 3DH) 2024 marks 95 years since the founding of the “Sketch Club” which then evolved into the Art Society today. This community of West Sussex Ar sts con nues to grow, mee ng once a month or talks, workshops and demonstra ons by visi ng ar sts, scholars and authors. On Saturday 25th May 2‐4pm, there is a meet the ar st event, during which the Juliet Panne Rose Bowl will be presented by the guest judge to their choice of Best in Show and Highly Commended artworks. Visit h ps://colonnadehouse.co.uk/ event/west‐sussex‐art‐society‐2024/ for details.
Saturday 29th June ‐ 10:00 to 16:00
Worthing Armed Forces Day Loca on (Aldwick Crescent, Worthing, BN14 0AS)
Watch a military band march, displays from military units, military vehicle displays, a Ba le of Britain flypast and lots more!
As we embrace the month of May, a me of renewal and growth, it's the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate our health and well‐being.
Just as nature blooms around us, so too can we nurture our bodies and cul vate vitality through prac cal, small lifestyle changes.
Incorpora ng fibre‐rich foods, hydra ng meals, and nutrient‐dense choices into your diet can lay the founda on for improved gut health and overall wellness that will last through summer. May's abundance of colourful fresh produce offers a plethora of op ons, from vibrant fruits and vegetables to nourishing whole grains and legumes. This is definitely a good me to start re‐introducing salads and raw produce as your body is in a be er place to digest these than in the winter months.
Moreover, as the weather warms, follow your impulses to spend more me outdoors, giving you ample opportuni es to engage in gentle physical ac vity. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through a blossoming garden or a rejuvena ng yoga session in the sunshine, movement will invigorate your body, support smoother diges on, and boost your feel‐good hormones.
Let May be a catalyst for posi ve change on your health journey. By making a decision now to take proac ve steps to priori ze your well‐being, you can improve joint fluidity, stronger immunity, vitality, and joy that can help you through the year. Remember, it's never too late to embark on a path to be er health. Here’s to a vibrant and flourishing May! Nathalie Sansone , (The ‘Gut Whisperer’). For Nutri on & Health enquiries email: nathalie@newleafnutri on.co.uk
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.
Since the Hentys le , Field Place has had various owners and was eventually purchased by Worthing Borough Council in 1956.
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.
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.
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.
Keeping your teeth for life
by Peter Saner, Clinical Director, Ferring Dental Prac ce
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
Double Cheese and Spring Vegetable Quiche
This light and savoury tea me treat has a wonderfully crisp base
Prepara on me: 30 mins
Cooking me: 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.
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.
Nutri ous Ne les
by Rachael Leverton
As a novice gardener I spent a lot of me pulling out ne les from the overgrown patch I inherited when I bought my first home. Fast forward twenty years and I have learned that I was doing the humble ne le a disservice. Contrary to their reputa on for s nging and being a pervasive nuisance, ne les offer numerous (and free) benefits. These include serving as a rich nutrient source for your garden, a rac ng helpful insects, and even being a deligh ul edible op on when gathered properly.
You can leverage the nutrient‐rich nature of ne les by making a homemade, organic liquid fer lizer. Ne les are packed with some fabulous garden‐friendly elements such as nitrogen, calcium, and magnesium, all vital for plant growth.
Any part of the plant can be used, even the older, tougher parts, and the process is straigh orward. Chop the ne les and pack them into a sealable container (to mi gate any unpleasant smells) before submerging them in water. Let the mixture sit for about a month to create a potent ne le tea. Dilute this tea with water in a ra o of 1:10 for a nutrient‐rich feed, ideal for nurturing leafy greens like kale, chard, and spinach.
By allowing some ne les to grow on your patch, you support the lifecycle of bu erfly species such as red admiral, small tortoiseshell, painted lady, and comma bu erflies, and also offer a habitat for beneficial insects such as ladybirds, which control aphid popula ons and other garden pests.
In addi on to their usefulness in the garden, ne les are a versa le ingredient in the kitchen. Using gloves to avoid the s ngs, ne les can be harvested and used just like spinach, boas ng a similar high iron content. They're perfect for steaming or as the base for a soup ‐ blend boiled potatoes and tender ne les with vegetable stock, season and enrich with a spoon of cream for a hearty dish…perfect a er a day working in the garden!
Happy gardening.
The Goring And Ilex Conserva on Group
Conserving the beauty and present character of Ilex Avenue, the trees
in Sea Lane and the Goring Gap
Goring Gap As you now may know, the applica ons for a Cer ficate of Lawfulness for a sandpit, bar and other concessions together with another for a 40‐foot storage container were refused by the planners, but are subject to what appears to be an ill‐judged appeal by the applicant which a empts to cast doubt on the professionalism of the planning authority and suggests that it has been “compromised internally” and that it has “been influenced” by the many objec ons and is “ac ng unfairly”. We have full confidence in the local planners and believe that they consider each case fairly and legally on its merits. Decisions are available to view online, and the officers’ reports show their considera on of comments received together with adherence to the Na onal Planning Policy Framework and Worthing’s Local Plan.
The applicant’s wish for an alcohol licence at the same venue was comprehensively turned down a er a long licensing session with comments against from our local MP, councillors, and others. We may well see an appeal on this as well.
Kelp Some of our commi ee recently met with an Exeter University PhD student who is Inves ga ng “the history of Sussex kelp habitat and their impact on local communi es" to share their experiences of the days when mounds of seaweed were washed up onto Worthing beaches and the resultant flies and difficul es in removing it. The commi ee also learned about the different weeds and local kelp beds. The student, Maddie, will send us a copy of her conclusions when her thesis is completed.
Goring Beach Subject to consulta on, Goring beach may become a bathing water site monitored by the Environment Agency. It can inves gate pollu on sources and iden fy steps to take in response which could include ac ons by the water companies.
Land North East of Kingston Lane Arun planning commi ee has approved an applica on by a vote of 6 to 5 for 47 houses
here a er last year turning down one for 48 dwellings. The main reason appears to be council costs if the revised applica on was turned down and the applicant appealed. There are demands for this decision to be “called in.” The decision may affect the integrity of other local “gaps between se lements.”
The Planta on and Ilex Avenue 15 volunteers a ended our March session, and despite the very muddy condi ons a lot of work was achieved. We planted many more trees including Beach and Hornbeam, having first cleared and prepared suitable areas. We cut back Sycamore suckers, brambles, and Ivy; cleared around the earlier newly planted trees; and cleared the drainage ditch behind the container. We also collected several bags of the ever‐present li er, including a complete lorry wheel (thankfully minus the tyre).
The owl box has now been repaired and will be installed in a suitable tree, at a future session.
In our next session we will con nue tree plan ng; cut back the brambles; and con nue li er picking. If there are any local tree surgeons reading this, we do need some wood chippings, not green, to help dry out the muddy paths, especially those leading onto the sports field. If you can help, then do please contact us.
Our two‐hour sessions are usually held on the second Saturday of each month, mee ng off Amberley Drive at the sports field at 10am. The next two sessions are 11th May and 8th June.
New, and past, volunteers are always welcome, and there are tasks to suit all abili es. Gloves, and all equipment, are provided, and we request that you wear suitable clothing (shorts are not recommended) and footwear. We provide coffee, tea, biscuits, and very o en home‐made cake (provided by our regular volunteers).
Further informa on can be found on the no ce board at the Planta on, and on our website www.ilex‐conserva on‐group.co.uk
For more informa on, please contact John Daley on 01903 216071.
Providing expert care for over 90 years
Guild Care offers a full range of expert care tailored to varying needs across our three care homes. This includes residential care, 24/7 nursing as standard and expert dementia support. For couples or individuals, our fully inclusive services adapt to deliver the right level of care wherever our residents are on their journey, providing a forever home for all as needs change.
Caer Gwent is an elegant care home set in a quiet residential area of Worthing.
The home combines superb residential living with 24-hour expert nursing care, supporting individuals with complex health conditions.
Haviland House offers dedicated residential and nursing care in a purpose-built environment for people living with dementia.
Located in Goring-by-Sea, the care home’s design consists of five households each suited to a particular stage of dementia.
Linfield House combines superb residential living with 24-hour expert nursing care and dedicated dementia suites.
The home is situated adjacent to the lovely Victoria Park not far from the centre of Worthing, offering easy access to shops, the library and seafront.
Contact our friendly customer relationship team to find out more
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The Porteous Family at Heene Cemetery
Herbert Llewellyn Porteous 1870‐1915, Lilian Porteous 1876‐1904, Rosalind (Be y) Porteous 1906‐1926. As you can see from the dates above, some of the members of this family lived only short lives and all three died tragically.
Herbert and Lilian Porteous were brother and sister, children of Charles and Catherine Porteous who spent their early lives in India. Charles was the highly respected Inspector General of Police in Chenai. A er he died, Catherine brought the family back to England, living in Hampstead. Herbert trained as a doctor. In 1893, he joined an expedi on to Russia working as a medical officer. During the Boer War in South Africa, Herbert served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He married Mabel Bracey in 1902 and they had three children, Joyce, Kenneth and Rosalind (known to all as Be y). In 1906, Herbert began general prac ce in Chalford Gloucestershire but things did not go well. He was taken to court in 1910, accused of falsifying medical records. He pleaded guilty and was forced to resign. The shame of the court case seemed to have affected his mind and in 1912, he was admi ed to Camberwell House in Surrey. This was one of London’s largest asylums and psychiatric hospitals. Herbert died here on 4th March 1915, his death cer ficate sta ng that he died of “general paralysis of the insane”.
Lilian Porteous never married and lived with her mother Catherine. They moved to Worthing in 1903 living at 3 Heene Terrace. Lilian died a year and two days a er an accident on The Bostel at Washington. She and a friend were cycling down the hill when her
bicycle hit the bank at the side of the road. Lilian was thrown, fracturing her spine and breaking her collar bone. She never recovered from this terrible accident. As her death occurred over a year a er the crash, no inquest was held.
Rosalind Porteous was known to all as “Be y”. She was the youngest of Herbert Llewellyn’s children and according to the local paper, hers was a “beau ful life cut short”. Be y was o en men oned in the news for her sense of style and love of life. She was seen at nearly all of Worthing’s social occasions. Be y died suddenly in Caer Gwent Nursing Home in Wykeham Road a er an opera on for an appendici s. The report on her funeral men oned the many friends who a ended plus the carpet of flowers that covered her grave. Some years later when her sister Joyce married in Ceylon, an exact copy of the bride’s bouquet was placed on Be y’s grave.
For further details about the Porteous family, please see our website www.heenecemetery.org.uk
Worthing food bank
works with community to tackle root causes of food insecurity
A Worthing food bank is con nuing to work with the community to tackle the root causes of food insecurity a er securing funding from Worthing Borough Council.
Worthing Food Founda on, which also runs Worthing Vegan Food Bank, was awarded £30,000 from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund to support its community outreach work.
Money from the CIL Neighbourhood Fund will help Worthing Food Founda on’s only paid employee, outreach worker Jacquie Beardon, to engage with food bank users to reduce long‐term reliance on food banks.
The food bank was set up during the pandemic and has been supplying food to people in need from its base at East Worthing Bap st Church, Pendine Avenue since April 2020. To help simplify access and reduce the perceived s gma of food bank use, Worthing Food Founda on encourages people to approach it directly without the need of an official referral.
Jacquie’s role sees her work with food bank users that need addi onal support with physical and mental health condi ons or addic on issues as well as advising them about financial help they may be eligible for.
Jacquie said: “Most people don’t want to keep using food banks, so we try to have a look together at why they are in the situa on they have found themselves in, and to find solu ons.
I see my role as a lot of hand‐holding and helping to empower people to have more control over their lives.”
The food bank is also keen to work with families to ensure children get access to healthy food and dental care. One recent project saw Jacquie contact parents to check if they knew about provisions such as Healthy Start vouchers, help with school uniforms or free school meals.
Worthing Food Founda on is also using part of the CIL money to fund a food bank in the community project with a nearby children’s centre.
Ma hew Po er, (pictured with Jacqui Beardon) a volunteer at Worthing Food Founda on, said:
“There are around 16,000 people in food poverty in the area, but we only see around 2,000 of them and we want to understand why. One solu on could be that we go to them instead of them having to come to us. As a pilot project we have placed a food bank at Worthing East Family Hub in Lyndhurst Road, so that the people who work there can give parents that already use the centre help with food if they no ce a need.”
If the project proves successful, Worthing Food Founda on hopes to roll it out to other venues such as warm spaces, hubs for elderly people and doctors’ surgeries.
Cllr Carl Walker, the deputy leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: “The con nued cost of living crisis means that more people than ever are struggling to afford enough food to eat and fewer people are able to spare enough to donate, which is causing food banks to be stretched to the limit.
“We’re really pleased to see that the money from the CIL Neighbourhood Fund is being used to bring food banks into spaces that people feel safe and comfortable in and that the vital work that Jacquie does in the community can con nue.”
Visit h ps:// www.worthingfoodfounda on.org.uk/ to find out more about suppor ng or volunteering with Worthing Food Founda on.
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.”
Lesley‐Anne says: “I have been on a
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
• Easy accessible wet room showering
• Rapid bath out walk-in shower conversions
• Back to a warm deep soak with a walk-in bath
• Making bathing safer with simple changes; Grab rails, shower seats, raised WCs & slip resistant safety flooring
• Council (DFG), SSAFA and charity grants quotes available
• Discounts for over 60s and ex-service personnel
Mark Hurst
Owner of Tides Café, Goring by Sea
Whilst working for Whitbread as a General Manager, Mark moved to Worthing with his wife Ali in 2000 and a er 7 years running The Downlands at Lyons Farm, they opened Tides in 2007. What started as a small day me café has now grown into a busy, successful restaurant which holds regular theme nights, private func ons, outside catering, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner! When not at work they enjoy trips away in their campervan, po ering around at home and checking out the compe on by ea ng out in and around the local area.
What do you like best about Goring?
It has to be the seafront and open space at Goring Greensward. A close second are the Goring local residents, all very friendly and suppor ve of our restaurant.
How long have you lived in/around Goring? I’ve been based in Worthing since 2000 but worked/owned Tides since 2007. I can’t believe we have been there for nearly 17 years now!
If you could change anything about Goring what would it be?
The roundabout and road from the A2032 down to Aldsworth Avenue, always horrendous around school drop off and pick up mes.
What is your favourite local restaurant? Tides of course!
What is your greatest fear?
Ge ng old and not being able to do the physical things I love (golf, work, etc).
What did you want to be when you grew up? I was bought up in a pub so catering was always in my blood. Owning a pub though is a 24/7 commitment so a restaurant is much more manageable.
What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought (not including property)?
We recently bought a VW van and converted it into a campervan. One day we hope to spend long weeks in Europe soaking up the sunshine. What was your first car and your favourite thing about it?
A 1973 VW beetle. The engine in the boot!
If you were alone on an island, which record would you take and why?
Assuming it was a desert island, Legend by Bob Marley because of the reggae beat to match the sand, sea and sunshine!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Having spent my early years working on a cruise liner, the only part of the world I didn’t visit was the Far East. I’d love to visit Australia, Thailand, China and The Maldives.
What is your screensaver at the moment?
The view from my seat at The Amex Stadium. A great place to watch football.
What is the best job you have ever done?
My current job as a restaurant owner. I make my own decisions and take great pride in our success.
What keeps you awake at night?
I o en wake at night thinking I’ve le something in the oven, or the veg is overcooking, or I’ve forgo en to order something. The life of a Chef!
What is your proudest spor ng achievement?
Shoo ng par at Worthing Golf Club. Next aim is to shoot my age.
What do you do in your spare me?
Play golf, watch football, go to the gym, go away in the camper when the weather is nice.
What/who is the greatest love in your life?
My wife, golf and football. In that order!
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? However hard you try, you can’t please everyone! So don’t give up believing in what you do because someone else doesn’t agree, believe in yourself and you`ll always give yourself a chance in succeeding in whatever you choose to do.
Cycall involved in Charity Funday
at Brooklands Park on 18th May
CYCALL is an inclusive cycling project based at Brooklands Park in Worthing. CYCALL welcomes adults and children of all abili es to enjoy cycling using adapted bikes including wheelchair transporter bikes, hand propelled bikes and 4 seater bikes. CYCALL sessions are a great opportunity to meet new people and play games such as Jenga, Table Football and Table Tennis.
2024 looks to be an exci ng me for CYCALL as the Mayor of Worthing, Cllr Jon Roser, con nues his support for the charity as one of his chosen good causes. Jon will be hos ng a community funday at Brooklands Park on Saturday 18th May. The funday will see visitors challenged to cycle the distance from Worthing Town Hall to Sables D’Olonnes (Worthing’s twinned town) in France. Sussex Police will be providing a free bike marking service and a Dr Bike session run by Cyclo Analysis will offer free bike health checks. Many other groups will a end including Parkinson’s UK (Worthing & Washington District) and Broadwater Support Group & Community Hub who have also benefited from Cllr Roser’s support during his Mayoral Year.
CYCALL also received funding from the Worthing Community Infrastructure Levy which will be used to purchase a new storage container to be used as a sensory space and office base.
Mar ne who founded CYCALL says that the support of the local community has helped the charity so much: “Many of our volunteers are people who were enjoying a walk in Brooklands
Park and could see how much fun we had at CYCALL sessions. We are so grateful for the con nued support of the wonderful local community.” If anyone is interested in volunteering please contact Mar ne by emailing cycallworthing@gmail.com. To find out more about CYCALL please visit the Facebook Page h ps://www.facebook.com/ Cycallworthing or website h ps://cycall.info/
CYCALL sessions will resume in April and booking is essen al.
200 years’ service
for six Li lehampton RNLI crew
As the Royal Na onal Lifeboat Ins tu on (RNLI) reaches its 200th anniversary, six of Li lehampton RNLI Lifeboat Sta on’s longest‐serving opera onal crew are celebra ng nearly 200 years’ voluntary service.
The six volunteers, who are all from the local area, have chalked up a combined 194 years’ saving lives at sea. They are all frontline lifesavers who currently have, or have held, seagoing roles – and they all play a crucial role in the smooth running of the lifeboat sta on. They are:
Geoff Warminger: 52 years
Nick White: 42 years
Ivan Greer: 33 years
Andy Harris: 28 years
Gavin Simmons: 22 years
Rob Devo: 17 years
Since it was founded on 4th March 1824, the RNLI has relied on volunteering to power its lifesaving service. Each volunteer juggles their me with their job and family life. They are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When their pager goes off, they will drop everything to head to the lifeboat sta on and save lives at sea. Li lehampton RNLI, which is in the heart of Li lehampton Harbour, is manned en rely by volunteers.
Nick White, Li lehampton RNLI Lifeboat Sta on’s Lifeboat Opera ons Manager, has volunteered with the RNLI for 42 years, at both Li lehampton and Weston‐super‐Mare. He said: ‘The town of Li lehampton has a long and close rela onship with the RNLI. Since the 19th century, our men and women have selflessly
given up their me to help those in trouble in our local waters.
‘Although today we are recognising the dedica on and commitment of our longest‐serving volunteers, I would also like to thank every single one of the many men and women at Li lehampton RNLI who make our lifesaving work possible. To our shop staff, visits officers, water safety team, fundraisers, press officers, boathouse managers, launch authori es, shore crew and crew – thank you!’ Li lehampton RNLI’s volunteer crew look a er the stretch of the West Sussex coast between Bognor Regis and Worthing. Li lehampton RNLI is independent from the Coastguard and receives no government funding. The modern lifeboat sta on was established in 1969 and was home to the famous Blue Peter I lifeboat for 49 years. Today, Li lehampton is served by two lifeboats – Renee Sherman and Ray of Hope.
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
A Great Day Out
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 through JustGiving. To do so, go to the JustGiving website and search ‘Gareth Hearn and Colin Brown’ and click on their photo or the cap on beneath.
Sponsored Walk for 4Sight Vision Support
Join 4Sight Vision Support for a fantas c day out in the Sussex countryside, and at the same me raise funds to help the charity’s work providing support and specialist informa on to West Sussex residents who are blind or par ally sighted.
The annual Sponsored Walk will be held on the beau ful 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 op on to walk independently or sign up with a companion as a guide, and trained sighted guides are also available. Transport can be arranged from Bognor Regis or Angmering train sta ons.
The entrance fee, which covers the costs of pu ng on the event, is £10 and this includes refreshments and a comple on medal. 4Sight Vision Support is also asking that par cipants raise addi onal funds to help its vital work
across the county, and would encourage a pledge of £25 through sponsorship or dona on. For more informa on and to register, visit www.4sight.org.uk call 01243 838001 or email fundraising@4sight.org.uk. The Fundraising Team can also provide support with se ng up an online fundraising page. 4Sight Vision Support would like to thank Nigel Clu on and the Estate for their support.
Thanks to the photographer whose father played a Major role at Pegasus Bridge in 1944
Arts Society Arun
The Arts Society offer a Community Grant to be awarded for an Arts in the Community project. The Arts Society Arun successfully applied for a grant to be given to The Li lehampton Child Contact Centre.
This Charity does incredible work, providing a safe, friendly, supervised and child‐focused environment where non‐resident parents can spend me with their children.
The centre is run by voluntary staff, who do an amazing job.
The art and cra resources of the centre are very limited and the grant will be used to provide age related art and cra bags for each family. The experience of producing an art project together can be very fulfilling for parents and children alike, as well as making a memento of their me spent together.
The Arts Society Arun is delighted to have been a part of this project.
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.
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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Shocking Shirts and Funky Frocks Month
West Sussex based domes c abuse charity Safe in Sussex will be asking the public, businesses and educa on establishments to support their 6th annual Shocking Shirts and Funky Frocks June to raise money to support those affected by domes c abuse across the county.
Safe in Sussex provides support in our four refuges and through one to one and group sessions. We engaged with well over 1,000 adults and children last year.
How you can help us. Use the excuse of Na onal Cream Tea Day on 28th June to dress up and have a ernoon tea ‐ no one can say no to tea and cake, can they?
But if that does not work for you – how about holding that tea party on any day in June, having a dress up or dress down day, organising a compe on for the most shocking or funky ou it, or you can use the templates on our website for a colouring compe on. We would just love you to get involved and have fun while helping raise funds for our service.
To find out more about our services or how you can support us, please visit our website www.safeinsussex.org You can link your fundraising efforts to our JustGiving page at h ps://www.justgiving.com/safeinsussex
Thank you and we look forward to seeing your photos – you can post them to SafeinSussex on Facebook h ps://www.facebook.com/ safeinsussex/ or Instagram h ps:// www.instagram.com/safeinsussex/
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.
CREW is an integral part of building resilience, wellbeing and ac on in our local community at this cri cal me of climate breakdown. We are community‐led and run mostly by volunteers.
The Food Group at CREW have organised a series of monthly Vegan Markets at their centre in South Street, Worthing. The next one is due to take place on the 25th of May between 10.30am and 3pm. There are many different food stalls including cheese, cakes and sweet treats, jams and chutneys, donuts, chocolate, pas es, pies, and so much more. To date these markets have been successful with hundreds of people a ending each one.
The Food Group at CREW has several core aims, one of which is to encourage/advocate
plant‐based diets in the local community. The reason for this is because what we eat and how it is produced, not only affects our health but also our environment and planet. Food needs to be grown, processed, transported, distributed, prepared, consumed and disposed of. Each of these steps creates greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. About one third of all human caused greenhouse gas emissions is linked to food!
Animal based foods, especially red meat, dairy, and farmed shrimp are generally associated with the highest greenhouse gas emissions. Whereas, plant‐based foods, such as vegetables and fruits, whole grains, beans, peas, nuts, and len ls, generally use less energy, land and water and have lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Littlehampton Probus Ladies’ Club is a group of about 40 friendly ladies who enjoy meeting on the fourth Friday (normally) of each month at Ham Manor Golf Club, for a two course lunch followed by tea/coffee and a speaker – covering a variety of interests from Queen Consorts to Crop Circles.
We also like any excuse to celebrate a special event/ occasion such as Diwali, Burns Night, Chinese New Year –and, of course, the Coronation of King Charles III – with an appropriate meal and talk.
In March this year the Club celebrates the 40th Anniversary so we shall be honouring this with a special lunch (members only) and are delighted to be welcoming His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard, as our guest.
If you are interested in hearing more about us and maybe a ending a lunch,
please contact our Membership Secretary Margaret Bills on 01903 787081 or email –daisypopslib@btinternet.com. Please include your telephone number so that in addition to sending you some information she can talk to you and answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Rise and Fall of Li le Voice
by Ferring Amateur Drama c 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
Worthing Spanish Conversa on Club
Worthing Spanish Conversa on Club is a community hub which has been running for several years. It is there for anyone, young and old, to spend some me listening to or speaking Spanish. We meet up every Saturday between 11.00 and 12.00 hrs at the Broadwater Parish Centre.
Members come from different countries in the world as well as from Worthing and its surroundings. Some speak Spanish as their first language. There is a small charge, £4 a session, to cover the hiring of the rooms.
Twice a year we have a lunch at the Centre, o en tapas, to celebrate either the anniversary of the Club or Christmas. We are united by the love of the Spanish language whether we are learning or fluent. Everyone is made welcome. The Club was started by Ghislaine Chauvin and she is s ll the main contact for the club. If you are interested in learning a li le more Spanish or just keeping up to date and prac sing what you already know you can contact Ghislaine on 07791 879909.
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