All about Littlehampton & Clymping May/June 2024 by allaboutwestsussex

MAY/JUNE 2024

All about Littlehampton

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt

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All about Littlehampton is independently published. 7,500 copies are distributed through the door to homes in Littlehampton every other month.

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/August 2024 deadlines

Editorial submissions, advertising copy 5th June. Finished artwork ‐ 7th June.

Disclaimer

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

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

A New Era in Specialist Demen a Care

Healthcare Management Trust Unveils Norden House in Li lehampton

The Healthcare Management Trust proudly announces the opening of Norden House, a pioneering care home specialising in demen a, nursing and residen al care, located in the scenic area of Li lehampton in West Sussex.

Norden House is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with demen a, oﬀering a suppor ve, secure, and s mula ng environment. The care home is built on the founda on of a groundbreaking approach to demen a care, emphasising personalised a en on and a deep understanding of each resident’s life story and preferences.

“Our vision for Norden House was clear from the beginning; to create a specialist demen a care home that feels like a true home and ﬁlled with love, understanding, and state‐of‐the‐art care,” stated Care Home Manager Annie Lewis.

“We are introducing a new model of care that is resident‐led and centred around the individual needs of our residents, ensuring they live with dignity, comfort and joy.”

At the heart of Norden House is the commitment to an integrated living approach. This approach fosters an environment where residents can enjoy a sense of normality and belonging, with spaces designed to encourage social interac on, engagement, and par cipa on in various ac vi es tailored to their interests and abili es.

Norden House boasts modern care facili es that are second to none, including advanced

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safety and monitoring features, therapeu c spaces, and comfortable, personalised living areas. The home’s layout and ameni es are carefully planned to promote independence and community interac on while ensuring the highest levels of care.

In addi on to specialised demen a care, Norden House oﬀers a comprehensive range of services including residen al and nursing care, allowing for a seamless transi on, should a resident’s needs change over me. The team of highly skilled nurses and caregivers are trained in the latest demen a care techniques, ensuring that each resident receives compassionate, expert care.

The local community are welcome to visit Norden House to explore the facili es and learn more about the care approach that sets this care home apart.

To ﬁnd out more About Norden House, visit: www.hmtnordenhouse.org

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Sarah Collins Massage Therapist

Do you remember when you were li le and fell over and scraped your knee? Do you remember your mum or dad rubbing it be er? Well, that would have been your ﬁrst, albeit basic, massage!

I’m sure it was those memories that gave me my interest in massage and becoming a massage therapist. When I qualiﬁed, I had to ﬁt massages around my full‐ me job. Two years later, I became very ill and almost died. While in Intensive Care, the nurses used to rub cream into my feet; that feeling of human touch, whilst I was a ached to machines, brought me so much comfort. As a result of my illness, I ended up in a wheelchair and a er months of rehabilita on, thought being a massage therapist was no longer an op on.

I missed giving that therapy so when some of my clients pointed out that I could s ll oﬀer some treatments, I decided to see what I could manage. Jump forward twenty‐something years, although s ll in a wheelchair, I am able to oﬀer a full range of massage therapy treatments.

During Covid, one thing people said they missed most was not being able to hug a loved one – that very basic need of human touch. Massage comes in many forms but each one of them oﬀers so many beneﬁts.

A few quotes from some of my clients: “You have such a soothing way with you.” “The only me I feel properly relaxed is a er a massage from you.” “You really have magic hands!” And the joy of being a massage therapist is that I also feel relaxed a er giving a massage.

To book a massage at Sarah’s Li lehampton Massage Studio ring 07941 162076 or email sarahlouisegc@gmail.com.

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

If you prefer, you can complete an online enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk

Rob Fawce

Melissa Hubbard Lisa May

End of term for Littlehampton’s Mayor

by Cllr Freddie Tandy, Littlehampton Mayor

Somehow I come to the final mayor's column of the civic year; by the time this edition is delivered to you, the chances are my term of office shall have come to an end, and a new Town Mayor installed in my place.

When things come to an end, it is only natural to look back and reflect, and too often we perhaps think of the opportunities not taken, or the chances missed, and never perhaps reflect on the achievements and what was done. I have lost count of the number of engagements I have been lucky enough to have been invited to, and each one was genuinely a pleasure and delight in being able to meet the array of people and groups who give so much back, often unheard and uncelebrated, to our little community. I think we all have that sense at the moment that things are seemingly unendingly tough and bleak, so cherishing those moments of optimism and positivity is something I have really come to value over the last year. It's for this reason too that I chose two local charities who support Men's Mental Health in

our area, and further afield, to support. Once we have collected up all of the collection buckets around town that so many people have so generously donated to, and combined it with other fundraising, including the collections undertaken by Tyndall Jones at our Council events over the last year, we shall divide the donation equally between MenWalkTalk and Andy's Man's Club in Littlehampton.

We all know the challenges our area faces both immediately and in the coming years, but I depart the Mayor's Office confident in my knowledge that the strength and positivity of the vast majority of people around us will ensure we rise to meet them with verve and vigour. Councils as political institutions rightly face a lot of public questions and scrutiny, and I encourage you all to have your say whenever you are able. Each and every Council meeting held in the local area ‐ at both parish and district level ‐ will contain opportunities for public questions, and gives local residents the chance to ask questions, challenge ideas and decisions you are worried about or simply to make positive, constructive suggestions to take our area forward.

Finally, all is left for me to say is a massive thank you to the people of Littlehampton for the proud opportunity to serve as first citizen, and a particular thank you to the wonderful staff of Littlehampton Town Council, who have supported me through every engagement, column, speech and event.

Resin and Wood Tables by design

It has been just over one year since we established our business in Angmering, and with the custom and support from our local community, as well as further aﬁeld, CK Resin is growing from strength to strength.

We are Chris an and Keith and combining our skills and cra smanship we have created CK Resin Handcra ed Designs. We specialise in high quality mber and epoxy resin tables, all of which are individually designed from quality materials sourced from around the UK. Whether you have your own crea ve vision in mind or would like to choose something from our selec on, you are guaranteed a product that can be admired and appreciated for years to come.

We may be a small business, but our aim is to accommodate each client’s expecta ons, oﬀering the ﬁnest service whilst doing so. We

strive to keep our prices compe ve, without compromising on the quality, and encourage clients to visit our Angmering studio throughout the progression stages. You select the wood, the resin colour and the leg design and we at CK Resin will proudly create your dream table.

In addi on, for those special gi s or those ‘hard to buy for’ presents, we have a range of resin accessories that can be colour matched to personal taste or décor. Our extensive range of products with fully customisable colours and eﬀects can be viewed at our Angmering studio, and all orders can be completed within 7 days. Our items are presented ready for gi ing and are sure to delight.

We welcome visitors to view and discuss your requirements, so do pop in or call 07723194294 or 07711764899 for an appointment. Visit www.ckresin.co.uk for more details.

Rotary Club of Li lehampton

The Rotary Club of Li lehampton is one of the 46,000 clubs with about 1.4 million members spread across some 200 countries, Rotary being a non‐poli cal, non‐religious organisa on open to all cultures, colours and creeds.

The mo o of Rotary is "Service above self" and our emphasis is on personal contribu on through community ac vi es which make a real diﬀerence to the lives of local people. Members represent a wide variety of jobs, voca ons and ages, including those in re rement, who all enjoy informal mee ngs twice monthly, social gatherings and events in the community.

We raise funds for local and interna onal chari es and worthwhile causes, for example we have made dona ons to Li lehampton Foodbank, Turning Tides Homelessness, Li lehampton Community Fridge, Safe in Sussex, Child Contact Centre, Arun Counselling Service, The Crea ve Heart Hub, to name just a few. We also ac vely support Arun Youth Community Awards, Young Leaders

Programme, Li lehampton Town Show, Inter‐na onal Aid Shelter Boxes, a school in Momba‐sa, Kenya plus the very successful End Polio Now Campaign. An annual event is our popular Christmas Carol Concert in which three or four local primary schools par cipate.

This year Li lehampton Rotary Club is celebra ng 100 years of service. Immediately forthcoming events include a joint fundraising effort alongside Marie Curie and their Annual Daffodil Appeal plus a social fish and chip evening with a local sea‐shanty group.

We are a friendly, lively group and are looking for new members to enable us to con nue suppor ng those in need in our local community. Why not join us? To do so contact us via our website: www.rotary‐ribi.org or telephone Sue Baldock on 01903 773056.

Menagerie: Animals from the Archives

Hearne Gallery, Li lehampton Museum

Li lehampton Museum is showcasing all creatures great and small this spring, with a new exhibi on featuring animals from their collec ons. The Museum Team have rounded up everything from artwork, postcards and le ers to packaging, badges and toys, the only rule being, it must feature an animal. The exhibi on runs un l the end of June.

The result is a fun, family‐friendly exhibi on with something to interest everyone, including:

 Bunty and Marmaduke‐ the adventures of two deligh ul rabbits, drawn by Sergeant James Nelson Gray in le ers home to his daughter Kathleen in Li lehampton during WW1.

 Mini Beasts ‐ highlights from a 1930s collec on of bu erﬂies and other insects.

 African animal drawings from Sir Henry Hamilton Johnston, English explorer and ﬁrst westerner to scien ﬁcally describe the Okapi (Johnston lived the last part of his life in Poling).

 A cosy ladybird reading area and a ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’ game!

 A special guest – Chips the giant seagull, a wire and willow sculpture originally commissioned by youth arts charity Artswork as part of their Young Cultural Changemakers programme, which invites local young people to share their ideas for improving their town. Chips was created with young people in a workshop by Slindon‐based Two Circles Design and is well known in the town from his s nt in the High Street over Christmas. It is great that he has agreed to return to greet visitors as they enter the gallery.

“This is a great way of displaying many diﬀerent items from all across our collec ons,” said Councillor Sean Lee, Chair of Li lehampton Town Council’s Community Resources Commi ee. Entry to the Museum is FREE.

We are a home that offers Residential, Dementia and Nursing Care within households of 8, which truly makes us different. Our caring, committed team of nurses and homemakers deliver resident led care within a state-of-the-art care home. The domestic scale of the households helps to make a seamless transition from home to a home with care support. We are dedicated to setting a new standard of how older people can live a fulfilling and enhanced life.

Respite Offer

One Week Respite Deal: £900 first week only. Any weeks beyond the first week will be charged at a rate of £1600. Four Week Respite Deal: 25% discount equating to a weekly rate of £1200. Any weeks beyond the four week will be charged at a rate of £1600.

Spring Is In The Air

Time To Think About A New Interest

Littlehampton Probus Ladies’ Club is a group of about 40 friendly ladies who enjoy meeting on the fourth Friday (normally) of each month at Ham Manor Golf Club, for a two course lunch followed by tea/coffee and a speaker – covering a variety of interests from Queen Consorts to Crop Circles.

We also like any excuse to celebrate a special event/ occasion such as Diwali, Burns Night, Chinese New Year –and, of course, the Coronation of King Charles III – with an appropriate meal and talk.

In March this year the Club celebrates the 40th Anniversary so we shall be honouring this with a special lunch (members only) and are delighted to be welcoming His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard, as our guest.

If you are interested in hearing more about us and maybe a ending a lunch,

please contact our Membership Secretary Margaret Bills on 01903 787081 or email –daisypopslib@btinternet.com. Please include your telephone number so that in addition to sending you some information she can talk to you and answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Council team highly commended

in na onal awards

The hard work of the Local Land Charges team at Arun District Council has again been recognised in the Land Data 2024 Excellence Awards. The team of four were highly commended for Local Authority Searches in the customer sa sfac on category.

Arun District Council is the only local authority to have won, or been highly commended, in the awards every year for the past nine years –this most recent achievement bringing the total up to 14 awards since 2016.

The na onal awards recognise the work and achievements of local land charges departments in England and Wales. In this year’s Land Data awards, 169 entries were received and there were nomina ons across seven categories from licensed conveyancers, solicitors, customer services experts and local land charges personnel. The award winners were drawn from a shortlist of 84 local authority teams and individuals, from 69 local authori es.

Councillor Roger Nash, Chair of the Economy Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “I was

delighted to hear that the fantas c Local Land Charges team had been recognised yet again for their hard work. The team prides itself on being fast and eﬀec ve, ensuring that customers get the very best service.”

Dan Carman, Manager for the team, said: “We as a team pride ourselves on our commitment to excellent customer service. Whether that is a fast turnaround me for searches or going the extra mile to assist conveyancers, we do all we can to play a posi ve role in what is one of the most stressful transac ons anyone can go through ‐the sale and purchase of land and property. We are commi ed to streamlining our processes to provide the best possible service.” For more informa on, please email landcharges@arun.gov.uk or visit www.arun.gov.uk/local‐land‐charges

“I really couldn’t exist without the help of Guild Care. This is truly a lifeline service for me which I couldn’t do without.”

Home Care client

Person-centred care and support in your own home

Guild Care are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity. Our vison is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives. Our home care service enables older people and vulnerable adults to lead better quality lives whilst remaining safe and comfortable in their own homes. We offer support with:

Personal care Companionship Respite

Household duties Well-being checks Medication

Meal preparation We cover: Worthing, Ferring, Goring, Rustington, East Preston, Lancing, Shoreham, Angmering and surrounding areas. Join our team, we are looking for dedicated carers.

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

Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658.

The Great Bri sh… ISA

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

Having been in this business for more years than I can remember, it appears that ﬁnancial products in some areas are seemingly going through trends in the same way as fashion. Maybe my outlandish Hawaiian shirts from the 90s will also make an appearance again soon.

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

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

 Stocks and shares ISAs

 Innova ve ﬁnance ISAs

 Life me ISAs

 Cash ISAs

 Help to Buy ISAs (not available to new investors)

 and as of next year the new GB ISA

We understand that this may be a mineﬁeld for some and trying to understand which is poten ally your best op on may get both frustra ng and confusing, so, if you feel a li le overwhelmed by all the op ons, please feel free to get in touch.

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What’s On in and around Littlehampton

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

Wednesday 1st May ‐ 18:00 to 21:00

Clymping General Auction (Clymping Village Hall, Crookthorn Lane, Clymping, BN17 5SN)

All sorts of interesting things to to bid on. Viewing from 4pm. Auction starts at 6pm.

Wednesday 1st May ‐ 18:30 to 21:30

Micro Scalextric NASCAR Oval Race Night (English Martyrs Church Hall, Goring Way, Goring, BN12 4UH)

Racers of all ages are welcome to join in the fun at Worthing HO Racing’s monthly meeting. Adults £3, under‐16s £2. All equipment provided. More info at www.whoracing.org.uk

Saturday 4th May—10:00 to 16:00

Open Day at Maltravers Bowling Club (Maltravers Drive, Li lehampton)

The club will be pleased to welcome more new members this season, and is holding an Open Day for anyone who would like to try their hand at bowls. Help will be on hand to show how the game is played, and all equipment will be provided. All that is required is that a pair of ﬂat soled shoes (Trainers etc.) should be worn. For any enquiries, please phone Tony Marks on 0795728885.

Monday 6th May ‐ 10:00 to 16:00

RNLI 200th Anniversary May Day Challenge (Littlehampton Lifeboat Station, Fisherman’s Quay, BN17 5BL)

The RNLI Littlehampton is hoping to replicate the RNLI’s 200th Anniversary logo outside the lifeboat station using donated coins. So, bring along any change you can spare. There will be a stall selling RNLI goodies and the Boathouse will be open to visitors. Donations can also be made via the RNLI shop ahead of the event.

Tuesday 7th May ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Worthing Antique Club Talk: Sampson Mordan (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

This small, friendly club (est. 1968) meets on the first Tuesday of the month. This month, club member Andy will talk about Sampson

Mordan, the specialist pen and pencil manufacturer. All are welcome; non‐members £7.50, or join for just £35 p.a. Check out the new website www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk

Thursday 9th May ‐ 14:30

SNAPS in Sussex: The Photographs of John Smith (1852‐1925) – an illustrated talk (John de Bohun Room, Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington BN16 3HB)

The Rustington Heritage Association (RHA) talk by Nichola Court of the West Sussex Record Office will provide an enticing glimpse into the Victorian and Edwardian eras. All are welcome. Visitors £3, payable at the door. Entry for RHA members is free. Call 01903 770415

Sunday 12th May ‐ 10:00

Walk For Wadars (Goring Gap Green)

This annual sponsored walk along Worthing seafront raises funds for Wadars animal rescue. There is a choice of a 2.5‐ or 5‐mile route, and everyone is welcome, including four‐legged friends! Registration £10 for individuals, £20 for families (up to 2 adults and 4 children). 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 grounds of Arundel Castle Estate Park. Dogs on leads welcome. All children taking part will receive a medal on the day. Walk 1 or 5 miles. There will be refreshments, music, a raffle and stalls. Come on the day or book in advance at www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com.

Tuesday 14th May ‐ 19:15 to 20:45

La Traduction ‐ interactive! (Angmering Community Centre, Bramley Green, BN16 4FU)

This month’s talk to the Anglo‐French Circle is a bit different! It’s an evening of translating and you can participate as much or as little as you want in French. This friendly group meets

every second Tuesday of the month. All levels of French welcome and talks have visuals to help with understanding. £5 a visitor. For more info, email anglofrenchrustington@gmail.com

Wednesday 15th May ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Coasting Along Sussex (Rustington Museum, Broadmark Lane, BN16 2NW)

A pictorial journey from Chichester Harbour to Rye Bay with Dr Geoffrey Mead. Tickets free, but booking is advisable. Call 01903 788478 or email museum@rustingtonpc.org

Saturday 18th May ‐ 10:00 to 15:00

East Preston Garage Sale Trail (various loca ons, East Preston Village)

Come along and ﬁnd a bargain, as residents of East Preston put on a village‐wide garage sale! Pick up a free map of all stall loca ons from event sponsors Graham Bu Estate Agents, Buds ‘n’ Blooms, Seaview Stores, and EP Parish Council Oﬃces from 16th May.

Saturday 18th May ‐ 19:30 to 22:00 Li lehampton Concert Band’s 36th Birthday Concert (Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB)

Come and celebrate with a selec on of music from classical to rock. There will be a bar and raﬄe. Get your ckets from the Box Oﬃce. Call 01903 773947 or 07939 420937

Tuesday 21st May ‐ 09:45 to 12:00

The Art Society Arun Talk ‐ A History of Art Cri cism (Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB)

The local Art Society’s talk this month is by Mark Fisher. In this lively lecture, Mark will introduce the principles of art cri cism and show how to put them into prac ce. Everyone is welcome. Guests £7 at the door. So just turn up, grab a coﬀee and enjoy the talk. For more details email enquiries@thearunartssociety.org

Sunday 25th May 10:00 to 16:00

Open Day at Norfolk Bowling Club (Norfolk Pleasure Gardens, Sea Rd, Li lehampton BN17 5TJ)

If you would like to give bowls a try, come along to our open day all you need is a ﬂat pair of shoes, we will supply the rest. You can make an enquiry any me by sending an email to NorfolkBowlingClub@hotmail.com

Thursday 6th June ‐ 20:00 to 22:00

D‐Day Beacon Ligh ng (Stage by the Sea, Li lehampton Seafront)

Head to Li lehampton Seafront where the Seafront Beacon will be lit in a ceremony that commemorates the 80th anniversary of D‐Day. Refreshments will be available on site.

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, Li lehampton BN17 5EG)

The choir and orchestra present The Armed Man; A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D‐Day landings and the Ba le of Normandy. Raising funds for The Royal Bri sh Legion. Doors open 6.45pm. Tickets available on the door; £10 adults, £4 children. Or call the Box Oﬃce on 01243 584920 or 01243 582330.

Saturday 8th June ‐ 19:30 to 22:00

D‐Day Anniversary Concert (Woodlands Centre, Rus ngton, BN16 3HB)

The Li lehampton Concert Band will play a selec on of music from classical to jazz and big band to remember and commemorate those who took part in D‐Day. For more informa on, call Rus ngton Parish Council on 01903 786420

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. Chat and social starts 7.15pm, the main event commences 7.30pm. Visitors pay £5 and if you wish to a end, please contact anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.

Saturday 29th June ‐ 10:30 to 17:00

Armed Forces Day (East Green, Li lehampton Seafront)

This ac on‐packed day celebrates and honours those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. See an unmissable arena display by the IMPS Motorcycle Display Team and Armoured Vehicles, get up close to vintage military vehicles and watch veterans, cadets, scouts and bands parade along South Terrace.

Blooming Health

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT

Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition

T: 07980 620010 E: nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk W: newleafnutrition.co.uk

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

Angmering South Downs Rotary Club’s sales

Angmering South Downs Rotary Club has held two successful pre‐loved clothes sales in Angmering and Rustington recently. Each event supported charities ‐ British Heart Foundation and then the Family Support Work (FSW), a Sussex charity for children since 1890. Our most recent Rustington sale, with 17 stalls at the Methodist Church Hall, was in support of FSW.

British Heart Foundation provides advice, support to clients and families, research to save and improve lives and is all supported by donations, events and their charity shops.

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

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

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

Club President, Graham Scott, said: “This event was very successful. It was a terrific team effort by Angmering and South Downs Rotary Club members and demonstrates how Rotary can make a significant contribution to support the community.”

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

ISP Fostering

“You’re giving a young person a chance to do what they’re supposed to do and be who they’re supposed to be. That’s a gi .”

ISP is an independent fostering agency that was founded by foster parents. ISP and its extraordinary team of foster parents have helped to rebuild the lives of thousands of children and young people across the county, providing a blanket of care whilst guiding foster parents with professional therapeu c services.

Emma and Ufuk are foster parents who were matched with a li le boy last December. They have been fostering with ISP Fostering since October 2022 but started their fostering journey in 2014.

The couple have four adult children together, one of whom was adopted, and felt they could oﬀer a safe and loving home to a child that needed one. Emma balances her role as a foster parent with being on the ISP ac vity commi ee in her local area and Ufuk fosters alongside his job in a care home.

Belonging to a family

Emma spoke about the joy she gets from sharing her family with a child who may not be able to be with their own; children in foster care need a loving home for all sorts of reasons, including unwell parents, neglect and abuse or family breakdown. She explained how the families of foster parents, such as their siblings and parents become ‘foster uncles and aun es’ or ‘foster grandparents’.

“We try and make family life as normal as possible for them,” Emma said. “There are a lot of things you just can’t make normal for foster children, so showing them an extended family and the great things that come with family feels so important.”

Ufuk, who is Turkish, explained that all of his and Emma’s children refer to him as ‘Baba’ which means father in Turkish.

He said: “The children in our care also end up calling me ‘Baba’, like my kids do. The tle might not mean anything to them but it does give them a sense of belonging. It also gives me a huge sense of pride when they feel comfortable enough to call me that.”

‘You have been given the honour of looking a er a gi ’

Emma, while reminiscing about welcoming her current foster child in December 2021, likened fostering to receiving a gi . She said: “You’re giving a young person a chance to do what they’re supposed to do and be who they’re supposed to be.

“They’re a gi and you’ve been given the honour of looking a er a gi It doesn’t always feel like that every day but you have. These children deserve a home and they deserve a safe space.”

Support for foster parents

Ufuk spoke about his me working with ISP, saying: “We’ve felt 110% supported. We couldn’t have done what we’ve done without the support we’ve received.

“The training we receive is so valuable because it reﬁnes who we are and helps us get to the next level in terms of the support we can oﬀer.”

Agreeing with the sen ment, Emma explained that she has felt looked a er and understood every step of the way, “Everyone here, and it doesn’t ma er what work or job they do, they all know who we are and they all know the children.

“And that is a real blessing because we just didn’t get that level of understanding at previous foster agencies. Our concept of fostering has been transformed because of who we work with now.”

If you would like to know

more about becoming a foster parent, call our friendly team on 0800 0857 989 or please visit h ps://ispfostering.org.uk/oﬃces/west‐sussex/

The Seven Year Cycle?

By Sarah Gray, The Butcher and Deli, Rustington

Seven years ago I bought my shop with no experience in the retail food profession other than an absolute passion for quality produce. Seven years ago I followed a dream I believed had real poten al. Seven years ago I had no idea what I was going to experience.

I can certainly say I now have experience!! The huge amount of daily work involved in making, preparing, storing and displaying our lovely produce. Make that tenfold at Christmas! The everyday challenges of adver sing, pricing and generally maintaining the business.

Perhaps the biggest surprise for me is the lack of experienced, quality butchers. Whilst most people say they have worked in a butchers shop at some point or know a butcher, it is incredibly diﬃcult to recruit quality staﬀ. Many have le the trade and those who remain run their own shops. At the end of 2023 I experienced this issue on a grand scale!

I was le without a butcher, forced to close for the busy Christmas period. An incredibly tough but unavoidable decision. The future and viability of my shop was uncertain.

Over the past seven years, when asked would I do this again my answer is always, “Yes, but with a business partner.” Running the business alone has always been a big challenge. At the end of 2023, I was ques oning the ability and desire to con nue. I then met Ma hew, the owner of Arundel Butchers. We admired each other’s shops and shared the ethos of quality produce and excellent customer care. A er much discussion (we both like a chat!) we agreed to work together to keep my shop open. Our shared desire to maintain a high street presence, be part of the community and keep the tradi on of quality and service alive being the drive to take us forward

So seven years on and 2024 gives my business the backup any robust business needs. The Butcher and Deli and Arundel Butchers will con nue to trade on their respec ve high streets, sharing the values we hold dear but trading in a stronger posi on. We work with the same suppliers, have the ability to give support to each shop with our staﬀ and as the saying goes ‐ two heads are be er than one! So our combined experience and passion for our shops puts us in a strong posi on to oﬀer consistently top quality products and service to our wonderful customers.

A er seven years of learning, I’m looking forward to the next seven years, hoping they bring con nued growth, new opportuni es and exci ng mes. Perhaps with a few less challenges! Thank you for s cking with me so far ‐ I hope you’ll join me on this next seven year cycle!

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.

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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.

Maltravers Bowls Club

Li lehampton’s Maltravers Bowls Club will be opening its greens for the summer season in the ﬁrst week in May. A full programme of matches, compe ons and internal friendly games has been planned.

The club was pleased to welcome many new members last season, who were able to enjoy making new friends and benefit from the gentle exercise of playing bowls which has been proven to have a posi ve effect on physical and mental wellbeing. The club will be pleased to welcome more new members this season, and is holding an “Open Day” on May 4th from 10am to 4pm for anyone who would like to try their hand at bowls. Help will be on hand to show how the game is played, and all equipment will be provided. All that is required is that a pair of flat soled shoes (Trainers etc.) should be worn.

The club is situated in Maltravers Drive, Li lehampton. For any enquiries, please phone Tony Marks on 0795728885.

Norfolk Bowling Club

Thinking about playing Bowls?

Norfolk Bowls Club was founded in 1953 on land donated to Li lehampton for sports and leisure by Bernard, Duke of Norfolk who became our ﬁrst Patron, the current Duke con nues to be so. We are situated in Norfolk Pleasure Gardens on Li lehampton seafront. We are a mixed, friendly and compe ve club with members of all levels of ability.

We have a ﬁrst class 6 rink Bowling Green for use during the summer months and 2 Indoor Short Mats for the winter months.

Our friendly and formal matches cater for everyone wishing to play bowls from the novice to the most experienced.

We have Men’s teams compe ng in West Sussex league Division 1 and West Sussex league Division 3. Our Ladies compete in West Sussex league Division 1 and the Game, Set & Match league. We also have 2 mixed teams that compete in the Brooks Motor League Division 1.

As well as league and friendly matches we also have our in‐house compe ons.

Summer Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings are scheduled informal mixed prac ce sessions (roll ups) and during the Winter Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mixed prac ce sessions (roll ups) are held morning and a ernoons.

Coaching

Everyone must start somewhere, and we know that learning must be a balance of gaining skills and having fun – that is why most people play! Every member has free access to our Outdoor and Indoor qualiﬁed experienced coaches, who will get you going in a few sessions.

In our spacious fully equipped Club House refreshments are available. The ac ve social sub‐commi ee organize a variety of social

ac vi es such as Quiz Night, Ski les, Barbecue, Easter, and Christmas par es. We also have our annual Presenta on Lunch.

Last Year

4 of our Ladies gained their County Badges bringing the total in the Club to 6.

Julie Po er won the Area Finals of the County Singles and represented Sussex in the Na onal ﬁnals in Leamington.

Outside

We had a successful 2023 season with our Men’s A team maintaining their West Sussex Division 1 status and were Semi‐Finalists in the PC Cup.

Our Ladies ﬁnished 3rd in West Sussex Division 1.

In the BML Mixed (Brookes Motor League) our B team gained promo on as Champions to Division 1 joining our A team.

Short Mat

Our B team (Tigers) where promoted to Division 1 as Champions, joining our A team (Lions).

Join Us

If you would like to give bowls a try, come along to our OPEN DAY on 25th May from 10.00 to 16.00 ‐ all you need is a ﬂat pair of shoes, we will supply the rest.

You can make an enquiry any me by sending an email to NorfolkBowlingClub@hotmail.com

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Dealing with Finances within a Divorce

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

Separa on can be an extremely difficult and emo onal me. However, in the midst of all of the emo onal upheaval you should try to keep a clear head in rela on to reaching any financial se lement. If you are dealing with high value assets, business interests, and pensions, reaching any se lement can be even more problema c and me consuming. Many clients struggle to balance what they feel they want, emo onally, from a se lement and what is realis cally achievable. Every client has different needs and requirements. Whether you want to protect your assets or ensure you maintain a fair share we can help you to move forward and get the best results in your case. The legal star ng point in any divorce assumes a 50/50 division. Both par es must undertake full disclosure of all assets and liabili es. Financial statements are exchanged (Form E) and we enter into disclosure with the other party so that we can determine exactly what there is to be distributed and shared. This includes all property, pensions, income, outgoings, savings and takes into account the financial needs of your children. There may be many valid and jus fiable reasons to depart from the yards ck of equality for example your needs and requirements may vary, one of you may be expec ng a lower an cipated income or be unable to work, or you may have had pre‐marital assets or differing liabili es.

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

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

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

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

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

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

New demen a care community

A new demen a care community, designed to empower residents to con nue a ‘normal life’, has opened in Climping, West Sussex.

Norden House in Climping, Li lehampton has been speciﬁcally designed to give residents the freedom they’ve been used to.

The layout, look, feel and ameni es have been inspired by research into what people with demen a want from the built care environment and the Hogeweyk Demen a Village in Holland.

The £10 million facility, developed and managed by Healthcare Management Trust, provides a ‘home from home’ environment for residents, aiming to enhance wellbeing and reduce the s gma around demen a.

Residents live with up to seven other people in a household, who are at a similar stage of demen a, important for reducing stress and encouraging socialisa on. Each household has its own kitchen, open plan dining room, lounge spaces and ensuite bedrooms.

Running through the centre of the community is a ‘high street’ with facili es like a café and hair salon. There are also gardens and a holis c therapy room.

Annie Lewis, Norden House Manager, said:

“Ul mately, we want to remove the barriers that people face when living with demen a, and allow them to keep a sense of normality. Having something like a café or a hair salon enables residents to con nue to experience similar things that they did when they lived in their own home. A sense of des na on and purpose can do wonders for people with demen a. Everything is resident‐led and centred around the individual needs of our residents, ensuring they live with dignity and comfort.”

Norden House has launched a Compassionate Café event on the third Wednesday of every month for anyone in the local area to come and enjoy a chat and each other’s company in a safe environment. The next event will take place on Wednesday 15th May from 2pm to 3.30pm

To arrange a visit to Norden House or to ﬁnd out more, email alewis@hmt‐uk.org or call 01903 497730.

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Shop Volunteer Celebrates 25 Years

Behind The Counter at Worthing Samaritans

People from all walks of life pass through the doors of The Samaritans charity shop in Worthing –from young mums to pensioners and many of them have been regulars for some years.

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

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

“In 25 years, I have seen many people come and go in the shop but one constant is the support we have from the local community. We never refuse dona ons and we receive so much. We have regular customers who treat the shop as part of the local community; the prices here help them cope with high cost of living; some come in to support us because they may have used the Samaritans listening service, some who are just a bit lonely and come in for a chat, knowing they will always be made welcome. We provide a service for lonely people but always direct them to the listening service if they want a really in depth talk.”

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

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

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

Robin Cousins

President of Bri sh Ice Ska ng

Robin was born in Bristol but has lived in Sussex for over 25 years, now residing in Ferring. His success on the ice is well documented but over his career he won 6 Na onal tles, was European Champion and won Olympic Gold in 1980. He was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty the Queen and became BBC Sports Personality of the year. His collabora on with Holiday on Ice has con nued, on and oﬀ for over 40 years, ini ally as guest star and then as crea ve director and choreographer. He is currently President of Bri sh Ice Ska ng and s ll ‘keeps his feet wet’ coaching and mentoring some of the up and coming talent.

What do you like best about Ferring?

The wonderful community. You never know moving to a new area, exactly what it will bring, but Ferring (especially over the lockdown period) has proved itself to be a great place to live. If you could change anything about Ferring, what would it be? Not sure I’d change anything but living where we do, I’d love to see access onto the beach for the elderly and wheelchair users. Unlike us, they never get to experience what happens over the brow…like the waves crashing to the shore or people swimming. I do have an idea to remedy that though…

Where is your favourite place to go in/around Ferring? There are lots of wonderful walks close by. The Rife in the summer, along the beach, especially when the de is out and Highdown Gardens. Also, if you’re out driving it’s hard not to turn into one of the many lovely local garden centres for a browse.

What is your favourite piece of music?

The Adagie o from Mahler’s 5th Symphony.

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Andalucía for great Tapas, the Sea Spray for ﬁsh and chips (the ﬁrst chippy I used in the area) and The Bluebird Cafe for just about everything else!

What did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was 5, I saw ‘An American in Paris’ on TV and said, ‘I want to do what that man’s doing.’ Gene Kelly became an inspira on. 25+ years later the New York Post called me ‘the Gene Kelly of the Ice’‐ job done!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

You don't learn if you don't make mistakes, so go ahead and make those mistakes. Just try not to make the same mistake a second me!

What is your favourite journey?

I’ve been fortunate to travel interna onally since I was 15 but the best journey is always the one that brings you home.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?

I’d love to explore South America, somehow it wasn’t big for ice ska ng.

What is your favourite gadget?

It used to be my reel‐to‐reel tape recorder. Way back in the day, I’d sit for hours edi ng music for myself or others for ska ng events. Now everything I need is on the laptop!

What are your favourite smells?

Freshly baked bread, newly mown grass and the sea air as the waves crash.

What is your favourite word?

Discombobulated! Something I felt many mes as a child learning to jump and rotate new skills.

What is your screensaver at the moment?

A Summer Sunset on Ferring Beach.

What is your proudest spor ng achievement?

Standing on the Olympic podium and looking back at the people who’d made it all possible.

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.

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.

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

Arundel Lido Summer Season:

13th April – 29th September 2024

Arundel Lido offers outdoor swimming throughout the year. The summer season offers heated swimming from April to September and subject to demand, a cold water season runs in the winter. The term ‘Lido’ is taken from the place in Venice where bathing took place. Lidos usually have areas for sunbathing, relaxing, and eating and are designed for activities around water. Our Lido offers all these facilities.

Situated in the picturesque town of Arundel, in the South Downs National Park, Arundel Lido is the only remaining lido in West Sussex and is much more than just an outside swimming pool. The 2024 Season promises to be fun‐packed with activities for you and your family. Our heated pools will be open daily from Saturday 13th April to Sunday 29th September 2024, our longest summer season to date.

Summer sessions and activities include a full swimming timetable for all ages and abilities, weekly swimming lessons, aqua‐aerobics, water polo and rookie lifeguard training. Sunday mornings (10‐11:30) see our much loved giant inflatable submarine, Sid the Sub, in the pool for the whole family to enjoy.

Furthermore, we offer lovely grass spaces for picnics, a kids play area and football pitch and a well‐stocked kiosk serving hot and cold refreshments – ice creams included!

Membership

There are a variety of membership packages available to suit everyone. It is also possible to pay as you go on all sessions, booking via our website. Information on summer 2024 membership can be found here: https://arundel‐lido.com/membership/

More information about activities, bookings and membership can be found on our website: https://arundel‐lido.com

Mewsbrook junior parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors aged between 4‐14. Junior parkrun is a series of 2k events for children held in areas of open space all around the UK and at Mewsbrook park, we are lucky enough to host our own! Whether it is running, jogging and/or walking, it really does not ma er how fast or slow you are as you will be greeted by a team of volunteers who are delighted to see you taking part.

As parents/guardians, we know how hard it can be to mo vate children but the joy of a junior parkrun is that it is free!! It promotes gentle exercise and helps toward posi ve mental health. Our med event encourages children to work towards milestones and they can even receive a free wristband, from a half marathon all the way to 250 junior parkruns! And a er the event why not join us for a refreshment in Mewsbrook Park cafe!

At Mewsbrook junior parkrun we love volunteering. It’s highly rewarding being part of a team and being able to give something back to the community. We have a wide range of roles available and like the juniors, you can also work towards your own volunteering

milestones. What do you need to do to get involved? Simply register via our website h ps://www.parkrun.org.uk/mewsbrook‐juniors/ and then pop along 9am on a Sunday morning. Whether it's taking part, marshalling, mekeeping or token sor ng ‐ we would love to see you.

Windmill Entertainment Centre is Open!

After undergoing extensive renovation, the Windmill Entertainment Centre re‐opened in April. Arun District Council and Freedom Leisure embarked upon a programme of repairs of the building on 10 August 2023 after a fire destroyed the neighbouring Harvester.

These included restorations to the roof and boiler room, asbestos removal from the ceiling and electrical panels being replaced to ensure the safety of everyone using the centre.

A new studio floor has been installed along with a replacement carpet for the auditorium and a new skylight. The exterior of the centre was also repainted, ready to welcome back users of this vibrant community hub.

Freedom Leisure, which manages the facility in partnership with Arun District Council, said it was happy to be reopening the centre after the extensive period of repair and refurbishment.

Matt Williams, General Manager, at Freedom Leisure, said:

“Following months of work, working closely with Arun District Council, we are proud to

welcome back this beloved venue to the heart of the community. As a hub for residents and societies alike, we have eagerly awaited the Windmill Entertainment Centre resuming its role as a vibrant space for gatherings, events, and performances.

“With a renewed commitment to serving the diverse needs of the community, Freedom Lei‐sure looks forward to hosting a wide array of events and activities at the Windmill Entertain‐ment Centre.”

The Windmill Cinema is set to begin screenings from 1st July. Film showings will continue at Littlehampton Town Council’s Millennium Chamber, along with other local venues. For more information, visit https:// windmillcinema.co.uk

Open Studio’s Art Trail Chichester

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dates: 18, 19, 25, 26, 27th May 2024. Opens: 10.30am to 5pm. Do pop along, it’s a great day out.

A Fete Worse than Death

Rus ngton Players’ Summer produc on at The Woodland Centre, Rus ngton from 12th to 15th June at 7.30pm, is ‘A Fete Worse Than Death’ by Richard James ‐ A deligh ul murder mystery.

Director Marlene Tincknell says: “Imagine a pre y village with thatched roof co ages, a village green, a cricket team and an annual Fete. Every year they hold a tradi onal fete with all the standard components. Country produce compe on, cake tent, beer tent etc. Then put in the usual suspects of characters. Add in a celebrity to open the Fete, a pompous Chairman, a Viking re‐enactor and a compe ve vicar and you have the perfect scenario for ‘A Fete Worse Than Death’.

Actor Ray Mar n is opening the village fete, playing on his fame as TV detec ve Inspector Brady. Li le does he know that ambi on, inﬁdelity and marrow envy will lead to murder and he’ll be le to solve the murder – without a script!”

Cast includes Deborah Addico , Helen Chewter, Jason Evans, Gordon Keys, Jenny Pickering, Mar n Sworn and Robbie Tolhurst.

For ckets contact www. cketsource.co.uk/ rus ngtonplayers or call 07546 306 438. Contact: vinnyshepherd@hotmail.co.uk

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?

A Great Day Out

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/

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