All about Rustington March/April 2024

All about Rustington

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt

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All about Rustington is independently published. 7,100 copies are distributed through the door to homes in Rustington 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.

May/June 2024 deadlines

Editorial submissions, advertising copy 3rd April. Finished artwork ‐  5th April.

Disclaimer

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

Spring is in the air and there is so much to celebrate and enjoy as the season begins.

Schools, libraries, and bookshops will celebrate World Book Day on 7th March. This year’s theme is The Great Big Footy and Booky Quiz. Don’t forget Mother’s Day on 10th March and Easter is early this year, with Good Friday on 29th March. Then the clocks will go forward in the early hours of Easter Sunday on 31st March, essen ally giving you an hour less to consume all of those Easter eggs!

There is plenty going on in our local areas as usual, check out our What’s On pages and the website. Don’t forget to add your events on our website and then they will appear in the magazine too.

And finally please do use the local businesses in this magazine as without them this magazine would not exist.

Happy Easter!

Helen and the All about Magazines team

Unleash the Adventure: Out of Bounds

Where Every Age Finds its Thrill!

Winter may be nipping at our heels, but Out of Bounds is the hot  cket to escape the ordinary and turn your day into a fantas c adventure with friends, family, work colleagues, schools and groups!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parishioners’ Award 2024

Rus ngton Parish Council

Members of the Public are invited to submit nomina ons for the 2024 Parishioners' Awards. Two Awards can be made ‐ one to an Individual and one to a Group/Organisa on ‐ in recogni on of outstanding Public Service to the Community.

All Rus ngton Parishioners or parish‐based organisa ons (including voluntary groups and professionals) are eligible to receive these Awards. Individuals, Groups and Organisa ons from outside of the Parish, who make an outstanding contribu on for the benefit of the community of Rus ngton, may also be considered for these Awards. Nomina on Forms are available from the Council Offices and the Samuel Wickens Centre. Alterna vely, to request a Nomina on Form please telephone the Council Offices on 01903 786420 or email: enquiry@rus ngtonpc.org or scan the QR code for further details and Nomina on Form.

The closing date for the receipt of Nomina ons is Monday 22nd April 2024 and the Winners will be announced in June. Note:‐ These Awards are ‘once in a life me’ Awards and will not be presented on more than one occasion to any Individuals, Groups, Clubs, Organisa ons or Associa ons.

Loo of the Year Awards

The Parish Council is delighted to have won two Platinum Plus Awards for the Churchill Car Park and Broadmark Lane Public Toilet Units and one Platinum Award in the 2023 Loo of the Year search to find the best ‘away from home’ toilets in the UK. The Rustington entries were in the Public Toilets (Non‐Attended) Category.

Every entry in the Competition received an unannounced visit from a Loo of the Year Inspector and was assessed against a stringent judging criteria ‐including signage and décor, fixtures and fittings and overall standards of cleanliness and management. Every washroom received a grading ranging from Bronze to Diamond and Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Diamond winners were short listed for one or more of several National Awards covering the British Isles.

profound physical and learning disabilities, who will benefit from being able to utilise such an accessible public facility.

The new facility will include:‐

New Changing Places Public Toilet Facility

The Parish Council is excited to announce that works to transform the former Public Toilet Unit in The Street to a new Changing Places facility are nearing completion.

The Council has been able to provide this facility as it was fortunate enough to be included in the Arun District Council’s successful funding bid for 50% of the total cost of six new Changing Places facilities across the Arun District.

The facility is a larger than standard accessible toilet, providing extra features and more space for individuals with special needs. It is designed for dependent use, for example with a Carer, by older and disabled people, including those with

• A height adjustable adult‐sized changing bench

• A tracking hoist system, or mobile hoist if this is not possible.

• Adequate space in the changing area for the disabled person and up to two carers

• A centrally placed toilet with room either side for the carers

• A screen or curtain to allow the disabled person and carer some privacy

• Wide tear‐off paper roll to cover the bench

• A large waste bin for disposable pads

• A non‐slip floor

Details of the opening times and how to access the facility will be publicised on the Council’s Website and Facebook Page as soon as the facility is open.

My Husband 4 Hire

When Darren and Gill moved to East Preston in early 2022, they were asked to provide services encompassing a wide range of ‘handyman’ and concierge needs, together with full management services.

Darren spent his working career in both the Armed Forces and Fire Service. This combined with over 25 years’ experience in property renova on and maintenance (both in the owned and rental sectors) means he has the exper se to handle a wide variety of prac cal services for the interior and exterior of your home and garden.

 Whether it’s a door knob replacing, a curtain pole put up, a leaky tap fixed, or your new home ready to move into, he can help.

 Is it pu ng up shelves, organising the TV moun ng, installing all your bathroom accessories, hanging the pictures and mirrors, or assembling those furniture flatpacks?

 You may require prepara ons to be made if this isn’t your main residence, opening‐up your home, organising catering supplies or simply, nice clean sheets on the bed, for your arrival.

 We can caretake your home, in your absence, or arrange for clearance, cleaning and prepara on of the home for sale, if you live far away.

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“As I live a long way from my mother, it’s great to know that someone as trustworthy and prac cal as Darren can be called upon to assist her in the house and garden. She feels very comfortable having him the house, even though she lives alone.”

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Countryside and cafes

with the Angmering Cycling Club

What be er way to discover the hidden delights of Sussex and its stunning scenery than with the Angmering Cycling Club.

Most weekends throughout the year the members of the Angmering Cycling Club head out on to the roads and cycle paths of West Sussex. We also have a calendar of special events which some mes take us further afield. As a community club we cater for all abili es, and for Road, Gravel, and Mountain bike riders.

On the road, we have social rides that are typically around 25 miles at a gentle pace. Then we have Intermediate rides of around 40 miles. Both categories also have occasional extended op ons so that members can choose to ride a longer distance. Then we have Inters+ and Club categories that will ride faster s ll and cover more ground.

Off‐road, our Gravel and MTB op ons vary in length and speed according to the terrain.

Of course, whilst this is all good for our fitness, mental wellbeing, and the like, it is important to properly fuel for the body to manage the ride back to our homes. So, for this reason, we also make sure to include one of the many amazing coffee shops and/or cafes into every route (some mes more than one), and occasionally we may also end the ride at a suitable watering hole.

This year, the membership has risen to around 148 members. Some of those have been with us since the club’s incep on. We have members ranging from their 20s to 70+. One thing is for sure; we all love riding our bikes and ea ng cake!

The club, which is affiliated to Bri sh Cycling, the na onal body for cycling in the UK, places a high emphasis on rider safety, with all rides led by trained ride leaders. Prospec ve members are allowed to come along as ‘guests’ for up to two rides before joining. Although based in Angmering, the Club has members from all over the county, including Worthing, Li lehampton, Rus ngton, East Preston and along the coast from Bognor Regis to Shoreham as well as members from Storrington and Pulborough. The Club has a ‘no drop’ policy meaning that any rider, who has a puncture or mechanical problem, will be helped to get them back on the road, or safely home.

If you are interested in understanding more about our club or want to know how to join, this can be found on the Club website h ps://www.angmeringcyclingclub.com or by emailing the club Secretary: secretary@angmeringcyclingclub.com

Dove Lodge Community Resource Centre

Arun Community Transport (ACT)

The resource centre at Dove Lodge is a not‐for‐profit charitable organisation offering affordable, fully‐serviced, accessible office space for long‐term rent or hourly hire in Littlehampton and is currently home to a number of local organisations, including Arun Community Transport.

Arun Community Transport is a charitable organisation which provides a volunteer service to our local community, providing transport for those unable to use public transport or to access transport easily. ACT covers the Arun District and hospitals in London, Brighton and beyond. There is an annual fee of £5, thereafter prices are based on a return journey and include 1.5 hours’ waiting time.

As a charity we are always seeking volunteers, both drivers and office staff. Drivers use their own vehicles and are able to claim mileage at 45p per mile for trips.

For more information please call 01903 792110, email office@actransport.org.uk or visit our website www.actransport.org.uk.

Dove Lodge has a variety of different room sizes suitable for a range of ac vi es, such as counselling, training, team mee ngs, wellbeing groups or arts and cra s. Our smallest is ideal as a quiet space to work or for a one‐to‐one mee ng. Our largest, for up to 40 people, is equipped with a tv/monitor, whiteboard and air condi oning making it a perfect space for team mee ngs, group ac vi es and training sessions. All rooms are available 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm and can be booked online. Our compe ve rates include Wi‐Fi and tea/coffee.

For further informa on or to view our facili es please contact us on: 01903 719451 info@dove‐lodge.org.uk www.dove‐lodge.org.uk

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For many, this is the point of the year that signifies change, especially when it comes to financial ma ers. It’s certainly the me of year when my team sees an increase in calls and emails asking for advice regarding tax allowances and closing off the year in the most economical way.

Within the next few weeks, we will witness another tax year close and a new one open. If you have savings, ISA’s or pensions, this can be a busy period and ming can make a huge difference.

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ISA’s are generally my first point of call when it comes to evalua ng where to put your money, especially at this late stage in the year. Each of you has a £20,000 allowance each tax year, so if you haven’t made the most of it yet, it’s certainly a good place to start. Remember, ISA’s are essen ally tax free savings/investment accounts, so any returns you earn fall outside of income tax, and capital gains.

As I’ve men oned capital gains tax, it’s worth poin ng out the allowance for capital gains has halved from £6,000 pa to £3,000 pa for the 24/25 tax year period and beyond. Of course ISA’s shield you from these changes anyway, so this is yet another reason to make sure you use your allowance or as much of it as you can.

Pensions are another interes ng op on too, for those of you under 75, even if you haven’t earned an income, you can s ll pay £2,880 and benefit from £720 tax relief.

My advice is generally to make a plan for your investments early in the tax year, this way it allows you to make the most of the en re period, rather than trying to cram it in towards the end.

Exci ng new programme for 2024 at

the Weald & Downland Living Museum

Founded in 1970, the award‐winning Weald & Downland Living Museum is a unique outdoor a rac on that offers visitors a first‐hand glimpse into rural living over the centuries.

Set over 40 acres in the South Downs Na onal Park, the Museum is home to a collec on of 50 historic buildings da ng from 950AD to the 19th century.

Re‐erected from their original sites in southeast England, they include homes and farmsteads as well as a working mill, bakehouse, forge and dairy. There are also six historic gardens and a wide range of tradi onal trades and cra s to discover, in addi on to an extensive learning programme. Since incep on, the Museum has strived to conserve the collec on, with the aim of teaching future genera ons how to keep heritage cra s and rural tradi ons alive.

This year they are hos ng a variety of interpreta on weekends to showcase different aspects of rural working life, bringing the past into the present so visitors can learn from our ancestors.

On 6th ‐ 7th April, they will be hos ng their ‘Get Thri y’ weekend. From make do and mend, to upcycling and swapping, visitors can find out how people in the past reduced waste, saved money and turned unwanted items into something useful.

For those interested in gardening and botanicals, on 22nd ‐ 23rd June the Museum will celebrate the power of plants and flowers. Over this weekend, visitors can discover the history behind the use of plants and herbs in our diets and around our homes, from health and wellbeing to language and colours.

On 3rd ‐ 4th August, there will be an immersive experience as the Black Knight Historical Group help to bring Medieval history to life. Join us as they bless the First Fruits of Harvest with a tradi onal medieval fayre around the Museum’s Market Square.

Going into autumn on 14th ‐ 15th September,

the Museum will host its popular Made by Hand: Heritage Cra s and Skills Weekend. With many heritage cra s at risk of being lost forever, visitors can explore cra s and skills from the past and learn about how these can be conserved for our future. Throughout the weekend there will be demonstra ons from the Museum’s cra  experts as well as visi ng members of the Heritage Cra  Associa on, who will showcase cra s from the Red List of Historic Endangered Cra s.

On 12th ‐ 13th October, there will be a new Hedgerows and Harvest Weekend. Hedgerows are a crucial factor in the existence of many plants and animals, and over the weekend there will be opportuni es to learn about the diversity of the plants and insects that rely on them to survive.

The year will end with the Museum’s annual Tree Dressing celebra on in December, where visitors can take part in a special lantern procession around the site.

As well as a fascina ng programme of interpreta on weekends, the Museum will also host fun and educa onal family ac vi es during the school holidays. Whether 5 or 95, there is so much to explore and learn at the Museum.

You can find out more on their website at wealddown.co.uk

Name:

Peter Warren

Job Title: Parish Councillor ‐

Rus ngton East

Ward

What is your background?

I spent most of my working life in the computer industry but in la er years, using my degree, I retrained as a teacher and taught mathema cs at a London Secondary School.

How long have you lived in the village?

My wife and I moved here from Surrey twenty years ago on my re rement. We were lucky to find a property that was within easy walking distance to the sea and our excellent shops. We were a racted by the character of the Village and that appeal remains to this day partly due to the many floral displays and the friendliness of the people.

What made you want to become a councillor?

I wanted to make a contribu on towards the success of the Village and, with my background, felt that could be best achieved by becoming a Parish Councillor. I have been fortunate in being elected for the last fi een years.

What do you hope to achieve in the area during your me as a councillor?

My lengthy experience in industry has enabled me to play a strong part in the Council's financial affairs and, coupled with this, I con nue to maintain a deep construc ve interest in local planning. I feel it is par cularly important that the Village design is maintained by applica ons that are sympathe c to the area. We also have li le green space locally and it is valuable we retain what we have for leisure purposes.

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What’s On in and around Rustington

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.

Friday 1st March ‐ 14:00

World Day of Prayer (St Mary the Virgin, Vicarage Lane, East Preston)

The service will be followed by refreshments in the spire room. All are warmly welcome ‐ so make this a date in the diary!

Sunday 3rd March ‐ 10:00 to 15:30

Antiques and Collectors Fair (Woodlands Cen‐tre, Woodlands Avenue

At this popular monthly event, stalls sell vari‐ous items, including coins, stamps, glass, pot‐tery, costumery, books and more. Refresh‐ments and on‐site parking available. Only £1 entry.

Tuesday 5th March ‐ 10:30 to 12:00 Knit and Natter (Rustington Library)

Simply turn up, bring your knitting, crochet or stitching and enjoy a good natter.

Tuesday 5th March ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Worthing Antique, Arts and Collectors’ Club Ceramics Talk (Chichester Room, Field Place, Manor House, Worthing)

Listen to ceramic expert Nick Panes discuss the Richard Champion collection. This small, friendly club meets on the first Tuesday of the month. All are welcome. Non‐members £7.50, or become a member for £35 p/a. For more information, call Andy 07984 403890

Wednesday 6th March ‐ 18:30 to 21:30

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

Scalextric racers of all ages are welcome to join in some Formula One fun at Worthing HO Racing’s monthly meeting. Adults £3, under‐16s £2. Find out more at www.whoracing.org.uk

Wednesday 6th March ‐ 19:00 to 21:00

Brushes Art Club: Re‐interpreting a black and white picture (Broadwater Parish Rooms, Broadwater Street West, Worthing)

Bring a monochrome picture or photo to draw and re‐interpret as a colour painting. For more details email Alan Moore amoore16@sky.com

Saturday 9th March ‐ 10:30 to 13:00

Worthing’s Blue Plaque Signs (various locations in Worthing)

The Sussex Pathfinders walking group is leaving the hills and fields to discover the wealth of people connected to Worthing honoured with blue plaques. Meet in Marine Gardens off West Parade. See www.sussexpathfinders.org.uk

Saturday 9th March ‐ 18:00 to 01:00

RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball— Littlehampton (Fontwell Park Racecourse)

Join RNLI Littlehampton at this black tie ball to celebrate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. Tickets £55 from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli‐200th‐anniversary‐celebration‐ball‐littlehampton‐registration‐803805001397

Tue 12th to Sun 17th March ‐ 10:00 to 17:00

Superstar Arts: Flora & Fauna (Colonnade House, Warwick Street, Worthing)

This exhibition showcases a range of brand‐new artwork created by the talented Superstar artists who have been, inspired by trips to Highdown Gardens and Angmering Woods. Superstar Arts is a registered charity based in Worthing, that provides creative projects for adults with learning disabilities.

Tuesday 12th March ‐ 19:15 to 20:45 Tour de France talk (Angmering Community Centre, Bramley Green)

This month’s talk to the Anglo‐French Circle about Le Tour de France will be delivered via Zoom. All levels of French are welcome. Visitors, please email if you wish to attend anglofrenchrustington@gmail.com.

Wed 13th to Sat 16th March ‐ 19:45

Going Green ‐ a tragic comedy (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue)

The Rustington Players are performing this topical comedy play by David Tristram. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ rustingtonplayers or call 07546 306438

Thursday 14th March ‐ 14:30

South Downs Film Makers show (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue)

The Ferring‐based South Downs Film Makers club make award‐winning dramas, comedies and documentaries. Here’s a chance to see some of their recent productions. All welcome. Entry £3 at the door or free for Rustington Heritage Association members.

Sunday 17th March ‐ 14:30 to 17:00

St. Patrick’s Day Concert ‐ Springtime in Ireland (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Ave)

Enjoy an afternoon of varied Irish music. Tickets £10 includes tea, coffee or juice served in the interval. Tickets available from the box office on 01903 773947 or 07939 420937.

Tuesday 19th March ‐ 09:45 to 12:00

The Art Society Arun Talk ‐ Grace Darling & the Fine Art of Saving Lives at Sea (Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue)

Grace Darling became the ‘poster girl’ of the RNLI, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. Guests £7 at the door. Everyone welcome, so grab a coffee and enjoy the talk!

Wednesday 20th March ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

An introduction to the geology and fossils of West Sussex (Rustington Museum, Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane Car Park)

Led by David Bone, this event is perfect for anyone with an interest in rocks, fossils, and natural history. Admission is free. To book tickets, call 01903 788478.

Thursday 21st March ‐ 19:30 to 21:30 Spring Concert (Emmanuel URC, St Michael's Road, Worthing)

The Rowland Singers Choir will be conducted by Helen Emery with David Moore performing on the organ. Tickets £10 adults, £5 children. To reserve your tickets, call 07710 812592.

Saturday 23rd March ‐ 19:30 to 22:30 East Preston W.I. presents Henry VIII (East Preston Junior School Hall)

Back by popular demand, Tony Harris, comedian, professional actor and raconteur and will be performing as Henry VIII. Bring your own drink and nibbles. Tickets £5 from Anne‐Marie, call 01903 774370. Everyone welcome.

Saturday 23rd March ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

Rustington Residents Association A.G.M. (Rustington Methodist Church Hall, Claigmar Rd)

The Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and the rest of the committee will be standing for re‐election. The meeting will be followed by a talk from Pete Allen on the history of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. There will be refreshments. Entrance £2 members, £2.50 for non‐members.

Tuesday 26th March ‐ 19:00 to 22:00

Film Show Night ‐ Wicked Little Letters (Angmering Community Centre)

Don’t miss this film shot locally in Arundel and Worthing, and starring Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley. Tickets £7.50 available from Centre office, cash only, or online at www.cinemobile.co.uk

Tuesday 2nd April ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Worthing Antique, Arts and Collectors’ Club Pigment & Paint (Field Place Manor House, The Boulevard, Worthing)

April’s speaker is art historian Michaela Cranmer. All welcome. Non‐members £7.50.

Saturday 6th April ‐ 19:30 to 22:00

A Hope for Peace Concert (Littlehampton United Church, 1 High Street, Littlehampton)

The Edwin James Festival Choir and Orchestra present a special concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of WWF UK. Raising funds for Snowdrop Trust. Tickets £10.

Tuesday 9th April ‐ 19:15 to 20:45

Histoire du vignoble bordelais (Angmering Community Centre, Bramley Green)

Tonight’s talk to the Anglo French Circle is about the Bordeaux wine‐growing region. Visitors, for further information please email anglofrenchrustington@gmail.com

Thursday 11th April ‐ 14:30

Nymans and the Messel family a talk (John de Bohun Room, Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington)

Sue Bourne of the National Trust will be talking to the Rustington Heritage Association. All are welcome. Entry for visitors £3, payable at the door. Free entry for paid‐up RHA members. The talk follows the RHA’s AGM, which begins at 2.30 pm.

World Day of Prayer‐ Friday 1st March

The theme is "I beg you ... bear with one another in love" (Ephesians 4:1‐3) and the service was put together by Chris an women in Pales ne.

World Day of Prayer is an international, inter‐church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers. The preparation for the day is vast. An international committee is based in New York and there are national committees in each participating country. Regional conferences meet to consider the service and then local groups make their plans.

The Pales nian Chris an women who wrote this worship service have invited the world to pray for peace, jus ce and freedom of religion and freedom of movement. Their prayers specifically call us to pray with women, refugees, persons experiencing homelessness, and all who are sick, dying and grieving.

The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 120 countries. It begins in Samoa and prayer in

na ve languages travels throughout the world; through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas before finishing in American Samoa 38 hours later.

The 2024 World Day of Prayer event in our area will be held in East Preston St Mary the Virgin Church at 2.30pm on Friday 1st March 2024. It is a short service, with refreshments in the Spire Room a erwards. All are welcome!

For further informa on and resources, together with details of services in your area, see the WDP website: wwdp.org.uk

Farewell Jus ne!

Rus ngton Chamber of Trade and Commerce says goodbye to Jus ne Hargraves of Mia Bella Casa. On Saturday 30th December 2023, Mia Bella Casa, a jewel in the crown of Rus ngton Shopping Centre, sadly closed its doors for the last me. Its founder and proprietor, Jus ne Hargraves, has embarked on a new adventure, and is currently on a once in a life me tour of India. This tour has been a dream of hers for many years.

Jus ne first founded Mia Bella Casa in Ferring in April 2011 but moved the shop to Rus ngton in November 2012. She soon joined Rus ngton Chamber, becoming membership secretary and working hard for local businesses on the commi ee. In par cular Jus ne organised the Christmas In Rus ngton Event each year, liaising with Li lehampton District Lions Club and local traders and entertainers, to ensure a wonderful day of shopping and Christmassy fun.

Her store was always a delight to visit and o en had events and promo ons going on. She ran compe ons and opportuni es for local shoppers to get involved. Her window dressing was always excep onal, making the best use of

the beau ful merchandise and her natural crea ve flair. She collected bras to raise funds for research into ba le breast cancer and to provide for women in countries where bras are expensive and difficult to get. She also supported local chari es and volunteered for Children On The Edge. There was always a friendly welcome from Jus ne and Jasmine, her Wes e. All of the merchandise was ethically sourced and many local ar sts were able to sell their pieces through her store. Jus ne, Jasmine and Mia Bella Casa will be sorely missed from the village.

Get organised in 2024: plan for your long‐term care!

As we ease into a new year, it seems a fi ng me to get organised, tackle the tasks that you’ve been pu ng off, and plan for the future. One area that may not be people’s main priority un l it becomes a necessity, is planning for long‐term care and how it’ll be funded. However, considering this early allows for more though ul decisions, without the pressure of immediate ac on.

As you step into 2024, it’s beneficial to spend me considering:

 the type of care that you would prefer;

 how to best manage and cover care fees;

 how you can provide for your family members; and

 arranging Power of A orney for someone to act on your behalf if necessary.

You can also discuss and share your wishes with your family. This will help to reduce pressure on them, should they need to take future decisions on your behalf.

Get specialist independent financial advice from Carewise

Carewise, with its team of independent financial advisers specialising in later life finances, offers impar al support and informa on to guide you in your decisions. As well as care funding, they are also qualified to advise on inheritance tax, pensions, and las ng power of a orney. Taking the first step towards understanding your op ons costs nothing as the ini al consulta on with Carewise is free.

For more details, visit carewiseadvice.com, email carewise@westsussex.gov.uk , or call 0330 222 7000. Embrace this year by planning wisely for what lies ahead.

Expert advice on paying for care

Long-term care in your own home or in a residential care home is expensive, but with expert advice from independent financial specialists, Carewise can help you to make informed decisions on choosing and paying for the right care.

The Carewise care fees specialists are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and members of the Society of Later Life Advisers, so you can have peace of mind when discussing your finances.

222 7000

Collabora ve Prac ce

at Coppice and Angmering Medical Centre

When you contact the surgery with a concern, either by telephone or eConsult, your issue will be triaged by either the duty GP or signpos ng clinician of the day.

This will result in a number of outcomes: same day appointment (in person or telephone), a future telephone appointment or possibly advised to contact A&E/111. Once your concern is appropriately triaged you may find that you are booked in with a GP but you could also find that you see a Paramedic, an Advanced Nurse Prescriber, a Prac ce Nurse or a Health Care Assistant (we also have two Physiotherapists, a Mental Health Nurse and a Mental Health co‐ordinator). All of these clinicians are highly trained individuals, so if you are booked in to see one of them, please rest assured that we feel that they are the best clinician to see you and deal with your concerns. There are always GPs at the surgery who support our team of clinicians at all mes. The triage process has been adopted by many GP surgeries across the country and is the most

efficient process to ensure our pa ents see the most appropriate clinician to make you well again.

Opening Times: For telephone contact: 8am ‐ 6.30pm Monday to Friday in both clinics, apart from Fridays when the Coppice closes at 1pm. Doors are closed daily between 12.30pm to 1pm.

Extended access service for pre-arranged appointments: 6pm to 8pm weekdays at Angmering Medical Centre and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, which alternates between Angmering Medical Centre and Fitzalan Medical Group.

Upcoming closure a ernoons: Required for essen al update training: 19th March, 18th April and 15th May – for mings, please see our website.

Self‐Love Is Underrated

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

Growing up with abusive brothers (and pre y absent parents) made me into a tough child. I rejected my own feelings and tastes, hungry for their love and acceptance.

I learnt early on that I needed to change my appearance and behaviour to 'deserve' and receive love from anyone.

I constantly encounter these beliefs and behaviours in my work and personal life. We tend to conform to get accepted. We think that it may even lead to love. We believe and treasure others' views and opinions of ourselves more than our own too.

Of course, we understand that these views reflect the 'world out there', and do not o en represent our own internal opinions and views. But their power to influence us and our self‐acceptance is undeniable.

Personally, it’s taken me years of rocky roads and hard knocks but I’m now very comfortable saying that I accept and love myself uncondi onally. I have found that one par cular prac ce has made a huge difference to my development: Me a medita on. Rooted in Buddhist tradi on, this is a powerful way to increase compassion and love towards yourself and others.

How it works: close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, then repeat over and over (out loud or not): "May I be happy, may I be safe, may I be healthy, may I live with ease." Then a er a few mes, repeat these using anyone else you want to focus on.

Self‐love (and love for others) begins with self‐compassion.

The reason is that gum disease happens quietly. It’s rarely painful. O en pa ents will only discover that they have it because a den st or hygienist tells them they have it.

Gum disease – there is hope

by Peter Saner, Clinical Director, Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce

At the risk of repea ng myself and on the assump on that no one is cu ng out these ar cles and building them into a handy reference book, I’d like to revisit the subject of gum (periodontal) disease.

Pa ents get used to bleeding gums and it’s usually years into the progression of the disease that the teeth start to move and get loose and by then it’s much harder to fix. All that  me the disease has been also messing up other systems in the body and le  untreated can s mulate chronic heart disease and strokes. Untreated gum disease is associated with 168% increased risk of heart a ack, 250% increased risk of stroke, 500% increased risk of respiratory disease to name a few. These are all diseases that mess up the enjoyment of our later years and so I’m passionate about helping pa ents to avoid them by whatever means I can. That’s why at Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce we check the health of your gums every  me you come and when we see disease we treat it.

What causes gum disease?

The germs that live in your mouth (plaque), if le  at the join between the gum and the tooth are the s mulus for gum disease. We all brush our teeth – well, all except a few teenage boys – but o en we are in a rush or just not sure how to do it effec vely. For some people at some  mes in life that doesn’t ma er that much. Don’t assume you are one of them, because in most people given enough plaque and other factors such as smoking or stress will lead the immune system to overreact to the presence of the germs and the join between

the gum and the tooth breaks down and the disease gets going with loss of bone support and eventually loss of the teeth. Once the immune system has switched on in this way it’s geared up to this destruc ve pa ern and so once a periodontal pa ent – always a periodontal pa ent.

That sounds miserable ‐ Is there any hope?

Yes there is. It starts with effec ve daily cleaning of the teeth. Your own toothbrush in your own bathroom. Taking  me using li le “TePe” brushes between the teeth to get to the places a normal brush can’t reach. Where the a achment of the gum to the tooth has broken down you need help to sort that out as this creates a pocket where the plaque gets on without being disturbed by your super brushing. Here at Abbots Lodge Dental Prac ce we usually use our laser to help reset the a achment of the gum to the tooth to eliminate the pockets and allow you to maintain the gums. This is proving to be the most effec ve tool that we have and many pa ents who thought they were on the road to losing teeth now have their mouths back under control and should be able to go on to enjoy many years of ea ng, smiling and living well.

If you’re worried, why not come and see us and let us help you with that. Call 01903 783154 or book online at www.abbotslodge.com

The Windmill is back!

Li lehampton, 10th August 2023. A day of black smoke on the seafront, shocked bystanders, social media awash with specula on, and a large gathering of fire crews pumping considerable amounts of water towards a blazing building.

The end of the day brought calm, but also regret for the Harvester restaurant, which had been reduced to a burnt‐out shell. The fire had started in its kitchen, and the staff living above the restaurant had been made homeless. But there was also a great deal of relief. There had been no casual es, and Li lehampton fire crews (with the help of several others from as far away as East Sussex) had performed a miracle by saving the adjacent Windmill Theatre against enormous odds.

Many Li lehampton people were exceedingly grateful to them for their efforts, as the fire had brought into sharp relief just how much the town values its theatre. The Windmill’s troubles were not over, though. The theatre’s flat‐roofed foyer and side studio had suffered water damage, while the roof itself had received structural damage when a por on of the burning Harvester collapsed onto it. The Windmill was pronounced unsafe to use and closed for repairs, with the immediate cancella on of its exis ng bookings. Many local amateur theatre companies found themselves hun ng for new venues for their upcoming performances, or postponing them to future dates – among them, Li lehampton Musical Comedy Society, who had to pause their run of The Wedding Singer a er just one night.

Since then, the remains of the ruined restaurant have been carefully demolished, and the Windmill now stands proudly – if in isola on – against the skyline. As it was a ached to the much larger structure of the Harvester for so long, visitors to Li lehampton could be forgiven for not really looking at the theatre in detail, even though it has performed that role for almost 100 years.

The Windmill’s story begins in 1912 when it

was built as a large shelter pavilion; it was converted into a theatre by the Urban District Council 15 years later, but traces of its original purpose can s ll be seen today. Once external features, the shelter’s pillars now form very visible aspects of the Windmill’s auditorium, and if you look carefully at the roof outside, you can s ll just see their raised ends, although they are mostly obscured by more recent addi ons.

The theatre con nued to evolve in the late 1960’s and early 70’s, gaining its now‐familiar name as well as a bar and restaurant a ached to what is now the foyer. Further addi ons came in the 1980s, as the crea on of a second dressing room allowed men and women to change costumes separately – but this upwards trajectory was not to last. Fast‐forward to the early 2000s, and the Windmill was being threatened with closure.

There were outpourings of public feeling, including marches and mee ngs in support of the theatre, and a compromise was agreed.

The bar and restaurant were demolished, and a large, privately owned restaurant built in its place, while ADC also arranged for external organisa ons to take over opera on of the Windmill. It is currently run by the non‐profit organisa on Freedom Leisure, under the name ’The Windmill Entertainment Centre’, though the building remains ‘The Windmill Theatre’ to locals.

As for the future of the Windmill, Freedom Leisure and ADC have been very proac ve, repairs are running to schedule, and at me of wri ng the theatre is set to reopen in mid‐March: welcome and exci ng news. The studio, with its brand‐new sprung floor, will be open for dance classes and other types of rehearsal, the cinema will be available and, most importantly for a theatre, live performances will return to the Windmill’ s stage.

LPOS Musical Produc ons (formerly Li lehampton Players Opera c Society) will lead the way in treading the theatre’s new boards, bringing an exci ng, funny, and hugely entertaining produc on of the classic musical The Pajama Game to the Windmill between 17th and 19th April. Li lehampton Musical Comedy Society are also set to return to the theatre this summer, performing a concert (fi ngly named ’Home Again’) on 21st and 22nd June, before reviving their interrupted run of The Wedding Singer. And that is only a taste of the theatrical fun planned for the months a er the building reopens.

So: THE WINDMILL IS BACK. Keep your eyes open for further exci ng updates and events, and get ready to be entertained! We look forward to seeing you there.

Family Law

It is an unfortunate fact that not all marriages are successful. When a relationship breaks down it is not unusual for one or both parties to seek to dissolve the marriage or to obtain a formal decree of judicial separation.

If you are married and want to permanently end your marriage, you should apply for a divorce. If you are in a civil partnership and want to permanently end your civil partnership, you should apply for a dissolu on. Both divorce and dissolu on are ways to end a legally binding rela onship.

A decree of judicial separa on is a Court Order, however, legally separated couples will s ll be married. In judicial separa on cases the Court has the same range of powers as it does in divorce cases in terms of dividing assets and arranging child/ren custody and maintenance. The main difference being that unlike divorce or dissolu on where a Pension Sharing Order can be made, a Court may only be able to make an Order to offset or make a Pension A achment Order. If there are children under 18 the Court must be satisfied that proper arrangements are in place.

A fair division of the family assets, including the matrimonial home, has to be worked out. In the majority of cases this is achieved by negotiation between Solicitors and agreement between the parties. We emphasise negotiation and agreement rather than conflict and confrontation in the application of the principles of matrimonial law to the special circumstances of each individual case.

We can also advise in relation to family protection, domestic violence, injunctions, wardships, adoption, contact and childcare protection proceedings.

Our Family Team is based at 2A Broadmark Parade, Rustington, BN16 2NE

Sharon Lyon – 01903 784447

slyon@moyle.co.uk

Tracy Randall‐May – 01903 784447

TrandallMay@moyle.co.uk

You can also complete an online enquiry at www.moyle.co.uk

Guinness Chocolate Puddings

Indulgent, slightly boozy chocolate puddings

Prepara on me: 25 mins

Cooking me: 18 mins

Add 1 hr chilling me.

Serves 4

Ingredients

150g unsalted bu er, plus extra for ramekins

200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), roughly chopped

90g golden caster sugar

3 large eggs

90ml Guinness

Good quality ice cream to serve Method

Bu er four 9 x 5cm ramekins and chill.

Place the bu er, chocolate and a generous pinch of salt into a heatproof bowl. Set over a small pan of barely‐simmering water and s r un l melted, then remove from the heat and leave to cool a li le.

Place the sugar and eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric whisk un l pale, doubled in volume and thick enough to leave a trail. Gently fold in the melted chocolate and the Guinness. Spoon the mixture into the ramekins, then chill in the fridge for 1 hr. In the mean me, place a baking tray on the top shelf of the oven and heat to 200C/180C fan, gas 6.

Place the chilled ramekins on the hot baking tray and bake for 18 mins. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for a minute. The centres will sink a li le. Pop a scoop of ice cream into the hollow and serve. Happy St. Patrick's Day.

County Lines and Cuckooing

County lines is the name given to drug dealing where organised crime groups (OCGs) use phone lines to move and supply drugs, usually from ci es into smaller towns, villages and rural areas. They exploit vulnerable people, including children, those who are lonely, isolated or suffering with addic on or mental health issues, by recrui ng them to distribute the drugs – this is referred to as “drug running”. Criminals may also take over and use a vulnerable person’s home as their base of opera ons for dealing drugs. This is known as ‘cuckooing’. It’s common for OCGs to use a property for a short amount of me, moving to other addresses frequently to reduce the chances of being caught.

There are several signs to look out for which may indicate that someone is involved in county lines:

 Repeatedly going missing from school or home and being found in other areas

 Having money, new clothes or electronic devices with no explana on how they paid for them

 Receiving a high number of texts and / or phone calls, and being secre ve about who they’re speaking to

 Decline in school or work performance

 Significant changes in their emo onal or physical well‐being

If you’re concerned that someone may be a vic m of cuckooing, here are the signs to look out for:

 Changes in their daily rou ne

 Frequent visitors at unsociable hours

 Unusual smells coming from a property

 Suspicious or unfamiliar vehicles outside an address

If you’re concerned about drug related crime in your area or think someone may be a vic m of drug exploita on, please contact us online or on 101.

Alterna vely, you can report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers‐uk.org

Fantas c Fer lizer

by Rachael Leverton

March is famously temperamental and if the soil where you are is s ll wet and cold then it’s wise to delay plan ng and sowing un l the temperature rises.

Plant nutrient reserves are low at this  me of year so, as the soil warms up, it’s  me to think about fer liser.

Many gardeners are a bit frightened of fer liser. All those chemical symbols on the side of the packet are rather reminiscent of school chemistry lessons. In fact, the basics are quite simple.

NPK ‐ This can be observed on the side of most fer liser packages. The le ers stand for:

N ‐ Nitrogen, P ‐ Phosphorous and K ‐Potassium. Together these are known as the macro‐nutrients and each of them has its own use. Nitrogen primarily feeds the leafy above‐the‐ground parts of the plants. Phosphorous promotes strong roots. Potassium makes grass hardier, promotes germina on and improves vegetable and fruit yields.

The propor ons of each macro‐nutrient will be printed on the packet. Equal amounts of each nutrient make for a good general‐purpose fer liser.

A lawn will need a good balance of nitrogen and phosphorus to guarantee lush green grass with a healthy root system capable of withstanding dry spells.

There are other macro‐nutrients: Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen, which plants obtain freely from the air and water; and calcium, magnesium, and sulphur, which should be present in any good general‐purpose fer liser.

Plants also need micro‐nutrients: Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum. Plants take all these nutrients and build everything they need from scratch, including vitamins. What plants cannot do is absorb vitamins directly from things such as pet food, milk or so‐called fer lisers which contain vitamins, proteins, and fats.

So don’t be in midated by fer liser. Decide what your plants need then read the label. It’s easy as ABC… or rather NPK!

Village Gardens Compe on

Rus ngton Parish Council ‐

Now is the me to start thinking about this year’s Gardens Compe on which is divided into the following classes:‐

Class 1 ‐ Window Boxes, Balconies and Pa o Tubs etc. (Residen al)*

Class 2 ‐ Window Boxes, Balconies and Pa o Tubs etc. (Commercial)*

Class 3 ‐ Front Gardens of Any Size, including Paved Gardens with Pa o Tubs (Residen al)*

Class 4 ‐ Front Gardens of Any Size (Commercial)*

Class 5 ‐ Schools’ Compe on Class 6 ‐ Community Gardens

*Entries must be clearly visible from the Road.

Parishioners and local businesses are encouraged to start thinking about their plan ng plans now so that they can nominate either themselves, their neighbours, or any members of the local Community for the Compe on. Further details will be published in the May/June issue.

Schools’ Bulb Plan ng

Each year the Rus ngton Parish Council purchases a quan ty of bulbs, as part of its con nuing plan ng scheme and, once again, last year, all three primary Schools in Rus ngton accepted the Council’s offer of bulbs for pupils to plant in the Schools’ grounds.

As can be seen from the photograph, pupils at Rus ngton Community Primary School thoroughly enjoyed plan ng the bulbs, and demonstrated so much enthusiasm and commitment in doing so.

The benefits of visi ng gardens in winter

New research published by leading garden charity the Na onal Garden Scheme, confirms the important health benefits that visi ng a garden in the darkest days of winter can provide.

“Visits to our snowdrop and spring flower gardens are always a popular start to the garden visi ng season and this latest research gives us more of an insight into why that is,” says Na onal Garden Scheme chief execu ve, George Plumptre. “Exis ng research generally links the health benefits of garden visi ng to the summer months when most gardens are at their abundant best. But our new research highlights the benefits of visi ng in winter and, as well as comparing those to visi ng in summer, shows how a winter visit helps combat the par cular seasonal challenges that we all face at that  me of year.”

The report also examines the effect of nature on wellbeing for visitors during the winter.

Key findings include:

Wellbeing significantly improved a er visi ng the gardens in winter. Visitors felt more relaxed, happy and excited in the gardens, and less stressed, sad and bored.

The more  me visitors spent in the winter gardens, the higher their wellbeing.

The level of wellbeing was similarly high for visitors in winter and summer, sugges ng that visi ng gardens during either season is likely to carry benefits. But the average level of wellbeing before entering the gardens in winter was lower than in summer, meaning that those visi ng in winter showed the greatest increase in wellbeing.

The more nature visitors observed in the gardens, such as birds, insects, and water, the higher their wellbeing.

Visitors described, in their own words, a number of posi ve feelings while visi ng the winter gardens. They felt relaxed and calm, happy and upli ed, interested and inspired, apprecia ve of the gardens, immersed and at one with nature, and hopeful for spring.

Visitors par cularly liked the plants and flowers that could be found in the gardens during winter. Almost half of all visitors (47.6%) men oned liking the snowdrops, 29.2% appreciated the emergence of spring growth,

and 28.2% the scent of flowers like Daphne. A third of respondents (33.3%) also appreciated being able to

see the structure, design and views of and from the garden, given the lower amount of foliage at that  me of year.

You can visit a wealth of beau ful Na onal Garden Scheme West Sussex gardens over the next few months including Sandhill Farm House, one of the gardens that took part in the study.

Sunday 17th March ‐

Denmans Garden, Fontwell BN18 0SU

Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 24th March ‐Downs Place, South Har ng GU31 5P

Friday 29th March ‐

Judy’s Co age Garden, Worthing BN13 2AE

Thursday 29th February, Tuesday 5th March –Tour of Crossland Flower Nursery, Walberton BN18 0AX

Tuesday 9th April

Bignor Park, Pulborough RH20 1HG

Saturday 13th April –Rymans, Apuldram, Chichester PO20 7EG

Saturday 20th April, Tuesday 23rd April –Peelers Retreat, 70 Ford Road, Arundel BN18 9EX

Sunday 21st April –New mber Place, New mber BN6 9BU

Wednesday 24th April, Wednesday 1st May ‐Fi leworth House, Bedham Lane, Fi leworth, Pulborough RH20 1JH

Saturday 27th April ‐

Warnham Park, Warnham, Horsham RH12 3RP

Details of all these gardens can be found on the Na onal Garden Scheme Website: h ps://ngs.org.uk. Enter the garden name in the drop‐down menu ‐ Find A Garden/ Search by garden.

What links John Lennon, the Broadmark Hotel

and my grandmother?

By Rus ngton Historian – Graeme Taylor

The answer is the 1952 FA Cup Final between Newcastle United and Arsenal. The Newcastle team had formed a bond with the Royal Albion Hotel in Brighton, where they had stayed a er their 1951 FA Cup win and again in the pick of the 4th Round  es in the 1951/52 Season against To enham (League Champions) at White Hart Lane.

Overall, Newcastle stayed five  mes at that Brighton hotel in the 1950’s and were to win on each occasion including three cup‐finals. Brighton gi ed the club a presenta on Magpie, s ll to be found at St. James Park today. However, not everything went to plan before the 1952 cup final as there was a 4000‐delegate conference held at the Royal Albion Hotel the weekend before the match. So, the club arranged to stay at the Broadmark Hotel at the sea‐end of Broadmark Lane, Rus ngton on the nights of Sunday 27th and Monday 28th April 1952. The Lido complex was next to the Broadmark Hotel at this  me.

The team along with manager Mr Stanley Seymour and trainer Jimmy Smith arrived in  me for dinner on Sunday evening. “A quiet stroll on the sea‐front, or a book in the lounge, and then bed early,” ordered the manager when the meal ended.

The players were up bright and early the next morning for brine baths at King Alfred’s baths in Hove, spending the rest of the day on short motor coach rides to Li lehampton, watching the boats on the river followed by a walk along the West Beach to Clymping and to Arundel to see the castle.

All of the Newcastle players were keen darts players, they had a quick stop at The Six Bells in Lyminster before heading to The Lamb in Rus ngton on Monday evening.

My grandparents on my father’s side ran The Lamb at this  me. My grandmother was interviewed for the Li lehampton Gaze e

saying to the reporter, “They did li le drinking –but it wasn’t champagne. They are a fine lot of boys and were all merry and bright as they played darts.”

The team le  Rus ngton on Tuesday morning to complete their toning up at Brighton. There are two photos in different local newspapers of some of the players at the Broadmark. The one on the miniature motorcycle was Brennan, watching him were nine other members of the United team from le  to right – Walker, the famous Jackie Milburn, McMichael, G. Robledo, Foulkes, E. Robledo, Ba y, Davies and Simpson.

Newcastle would go on to beat Arsenal 1‐0 in the final with a goal from the Chilean striker George Robledo.

At the age of 11 in June 1952, John Lennon drew a picture of the goal Robledo scored in the cup final with the black and white shirted No. 9 Milburn looking on. In 1974, this artwork featured on the cover of his album “Walls and Bridges.”

George Robledo scored thirty‐three league goals in the topflight in the 1951/52 season, it was a record for any foreign player. This feat remained a record for the old First Division and the Premiership un l surpassed in the 2022/23 season by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

In 1984, the Broadmark Hotel buildings were demolished to make way for the Broadmark Beach flats.

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/

Chatsmore Appeal: we say NO!

by Sir Peter Bo omley MP

Over three hundred local residents, community leaders and campaign supporters joined me on Chatsmore Farm at the beginning of February. We send this clear, united message to the Planning Inspectors heading the Appeal: NO!

The gathering came ahead of the Planning Inspector hearing Persimmon’s appeal against refusal of over 400 homes in the wrong place. Local people support Michael Gove’s words, “protect the gaps”, given in response to my ques ons in the House of Commons. Together, we have been successful so far.

Let us work together to keep the fields, maintain the natural gaps, only suppor ng developments where appropriate and where wanted. We value the farmed land and the managed natural environment. That is why many in Arun and Worthing chose to call the area their home.

If we pave over every verge and concrete every field, flooding will worsen, air quality will drop and wildlife will suffer.

We have to protect the environment.

Focus on sensible developments of vital, new, good‐quality homes ‐ in the right places.

Resist a empts to cover every green gap and community space in our already ghtly bounded local area.

For further informa on on important campaigns locally and in Westminster, do sign up for regular updates by email. Please visit my website: www.SirPeterBo omley.com

The Rus ‐Belles WI S tched‐Up Club

The Rus ‐Belles WI S tched‐Up Club, run by one of our members Sue Miller, has gone from strength to strength in the last 4 years. The club now has over 26 members, some beginners and some seasoned cra ers, but all brilliantly crea ve and hard‐working.

Generous dona ons make up 95% of the materials used by the club in their kni ng, sewing and croche ng. The list of crea ons from the S tched‐Up club is never‐ending! There are shawls, hats, blankets, scarves, gloves and fabric bags for toiletries, to name but a few.

Sue liaises with many local chari es to see what is needed and then the ladies get to work. The chari es we have donated to include Safe in Sussex, My Sister’s House, Guild Care, The Pantry and Bundles Baby Bank.

The Mission for Seafarers will be added to the list of chari es in 2024 – they can look forward to warm hats, gloves and scarves.

The ladies also sell their popular crea ons at the Rus ‐Belles annual stalls during the Summer and Christmas Fayres.

Only fully trained technicians

We only use non-caustic & odourless products to clean

To book your oven clean call Danny 01903 776032

Going Green

by Rustington Players

Following the success of ‘Blood Brothers’ (Play Version), Rustington Players’ March production is ‘Going Green’, a tragic comedy by David Tristram, which runs from Wednesday 13th –Saturday 16th March at 7.45pm at the Woodlands Centre, Rustington.

Director Jane Vrettos says: “We have put on a couple of David Tristram comedies over the last 2 years which went down really well with our audiences, so we’re confident they will enjoy this one too. The play centres around John Brown, a ‘promising’ politician who develops a very rare terminal disease just as his career is taking off. He encounters a ‘medical professional’ (…who turns out to be a vet), who claims she has a cure BUT the side effect is that it will turn him green…. What prejudices would follow for a ‘green’ politician?”

Tickets can be purchased through ticketsource.co.uk/ rustingtonplayers or by calling 07546 306 438. They will also be available on the door.

For further information contact Vinny Shepherd on 07863698552 or email: vinnyshepherd@hotmail.co.uk

The Friendship Singers

We are a small, friendly women’s choir singing in three parts, soprano, mezzo soprano and alto and sing a variety of music styles from Hollywood musicals, popular classics, ABBA and folk tunes. We perform two main concerts a year, at Christmas and in the summer. Admission to our concerts is free, with donations invited for our chosen charity.

Our first concert for three years (following Covid lockdown) was a Christmas Concert held in December 2022. This was very well received and raised £307 for the local Ukraine project. As a result of an article in the January/February editions of “All about” magazine we were delighted to recruit a few more members which enhanced the choir’s performance and encouraged us to offer our services to local charities.

Throughout 2023 we sang for ‐Foresight: a charity that supports blind and partially sighted people

Haviland House Care Home, Worthing Green Willow Residential Care Home, East Preston

Our own summer concert attracted a very large audience. We selected the homelessness

charity “Turning Tides” as our favoured charity and we raised £502.

This year’s Christmas Concert, held in Rustington Methodist Church, raised £431 for the Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice.

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at St Andrew’s Church, Holmes Lane, Rustington, from 7.30 – 9.30pm. We live up to our name and are a very friendly choir! Terry Warren is our conductor and Ann Waters is our accompanist. Spring term begins on 24th January 2024.

We would still like to recruit some new members so, if you read music, please think about joining us. If you are interested please email Margaret at margaretdwhite@gmail.com.

Artwork for Worthing Fes val ‘24

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fficially revealed

The artwork for this year’s Worthing Fes val has officially been revealed. Aspiring ar st and BA (Hons) Fine Art student Jo Taswell is having one of her crea ons celebrated following a poster design compe on held with the talented students of Northbrook College.

The compe on provides a fantas c opportunity to showcase the work of the degree level students as well as celebra ng the con nuing collabora on between Northbrook College and Worthing Fes val.

The college’s crea ve students, covering fine art, prop making, tex les and photography, were invited to submit a piece which could be used as the ‘face’ of this year’s mul ‐arts fes val, which will bring together a host of events and ac vi es covering live music, dance, heritage, art, comedy and more this summer. Worthing Fes val ‘24 will run from 8th to 23rd June.

A er reviewing the submissions, the compe on’s judging panel unanimously selected Jo’s beau ful abstract seascape pain ng as the winning piece.

The panel comprised Helena Thomas, Principal, Kirste McCool, HE Quality Manager from Northbrook College, councillors Rita Garner, Dale Overton and Cathy Glynn‐Davies, Richard Manders from Colonnade House and Judy Fox from Time for Worthing.

Cllr Garner, Worthing’s cabinet member for culture and leisure, said: “We were once again blown away by the quality of this year’s submissions and I’d like to thank all the students for their wonderful work. Jo’s original and striking seascape exemplifies the wealth of crea ve talent in our coastal town and the surrounding region.”

Jo, a mature student, originally studied at Northbrook but has now returned to the college a er rediscovering her passion for pain ng during lockdown. She is now in the process of comple ng a higher educa on fine

art degree at Northbrook College’s West Durrington campus. Jo said: “I’m delighted that my pain ng has been selected for the official artwork for Worthing Fes val 2024. I’m proud to be represen ng Northbrook College and, as a mature student studying BA (Hons) Fine Art, I hope to inspire other ar sts to return to educa on later in life. It is a real confidence boost and I look forward to seeing my work in print promo ng Worthing’s fantas c mul ‐arts fes val.”

Helena Thomas said: “We were incredibly proud of our rela onship with Worthing Fes val, and grateful for the opportuni es provided to our talented students.

“It’s important for our Northbrook College students to have the opportunity to work on ‘live’ projects for our local community, helping them to nego ate the transi on of academic work and bring it to life. We are so proud to see Jo’s work featuring so prominently, as part of this year’s fantas c fes val.”

New social media accounts have also been launched on Facebook, Instagram and X to create dedicated pages where people can learn more about the fes val and its events.

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Kipps, the new Half a sixpence Musical

Worthing Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) is well known for its large‐scale musicals at the Pavilion Theatre. The company produces two shows annually and boasts a large and varied membership. Recent hits include ‘School of Rock’, ‘Our House’, and ‘My Fair Lady’.

‘Kipps, the new Half a sixpence Musical’ is currently well into rehearsal for performances in March, and although the cast has been working very hard on this fabulous show, the company has decided to diversify.

With such a wealth of talent within the membership, the Company will be trialling some comedy ‘Radio Plays’ with the first performances at East Preston Conservative Hall, featuring some of the cast of ‘Kipps’.

Just as in the good old days of radio comedy, a cast of four will read their scripts live at a microphone. Two plays will be performed, both by David Tristram, along with some classic radio sketches. Nominated as one of Creative Black Country's prestigious 100 Masters, David is one of the UK's most popular and performed comedy playwrights. On average, one of his 29 published comedies is being performed somewhere in the world every single day. These plays tell the story of an amateur dramatics group in the fictional town of ‘Little Grimley’ in Yorkshire. Anyone who has ever been involved in the world of amdram will recognise both the hilarious characters and the plot lines.

The first play is ‘Last Tango In little Grimley’ in which we find that the Little Grimley Amateur Dramatic Society has serious business to conduct. With a dire financial position facing them, the committee comes up with a novel way of balancing the books.

The second play is 'The Fat Lady Sings In little Grimley'. Does the new 'Grimly‐Upon ‐Neenton

Amateur Dramatic Society' pose an existential threat to our heroes in Little Grimley? Desperate measures may be needed.

The late great Stanley Holloway is buried at St Mary’s Church in East Preston, and the players will be recreating one of his famous monologues.

The cast of four are: Phil Davis, Suzanne Britten, Jo‐Jo O’Brien, and Tim Kimber.

WMTC promises an evening of mirth and merriment. Performances will be on the 19th and 20th April, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, the evening will finish around 9.15pm.

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Graeme Taylor

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and local historian

Graeme is an accountant and a former mathema cs teacher at The Li lehampton School. Graeme does guided walks around the village including a ghost walk. He was co‐author with his late mother Mary Taylor B.E.M. for their book ‘Winds of Change..’ about Rus ngton and he has since wri en ‘The Remarkable Rhoda Garre ’. Graeme has three children, Bethany, Iain and Edward and two grandchildren Phoebe and Reuben. Sadly, he is a widower, his wife Sue died of asbestos cancer in 2017 (aged 54), having spent her en re working life working for the NHS.

How long have you lived in Rus ngton?

I was born in Zachery Merton and have lived in and around Rus ngton my en re life. What do you like best about Rus ngton? The history of the village, its notable characters, and the lovely old buildings. I like the fact that it s ll has a village feel about the place.

Where is your favourite place to go in/around Rus ngton? I love walking down suicide lane and across the fields to Poling and beyond. What is your favourite local restaurant?

The Street Fish Bar. I’m allergic to the Onion family and garlic. Therefore, ea ng at most restaurants/pubs is a problem as I’m limited to one or two things on the menu at most.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being with my family or walking alone in the countryside wherever that may be. What is your favourite book? Why?

I have two, firstly Pride and Prejudice – just love the characters and the storyline and secondly, Lord of the Rings which I read three  mes before the film came out. I suppose being transported into another world is the reason.

What is your favourite piece of music?

Enya – Evening falls. I was lucky enough to be introduced to Enya by a member of her family in County Donegal in May 2019.

Which living person do you most admire?

Apart from family living or deceased and Enya above, it would have to be the Filipino singer, Lea Salonga. She has perfect pitch! She was the original Miss Saigon, the gold standard for Eponine in Les Misérables and has been the singing voice for two Disney princesses.

Which person in history would you most like to meet? Without a shadow of doubt Rhoda Garre !

If you could go back in me, where would you go? In Rus ngton between 1876 and 1918. I could then meet and chat with such notable characters as Sir Hubert Parry; Dame Millicent Fawce ; J.M. Barrie and of course Agnes and Rhoda Garre  to name but a few.

If you were alone on an island, which record would you take and why? Enya’s Watermark album. Her albums are other worldly and bring you inner peace.

What is your favourite film? Why?

The Railway Children. It has a great feel‐good factor and a lovely storyline. My late wife, family and friends would tell you that Jenny Agu er is the main reason!

What is your favourite journey?

I would have to say travelling up or down the Norwegian coastline seeing the northern lights or the midnight sun.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I don’t really have one apart from a yearly season  cket to watch Pompey play.

Do you have a claim for fame?

I play cricket for Harry Baldwin’s Occasionals, a team made famous by a book called ‘Fa y Ba er’ by Michael Simkins. I’ve played with and against many actors over the years including Sam Mendes the director.

What do you do in your spare me?

I’m currently learning to speak and understand Gaelic (Irish).

200 years and coun ng

Li lehampton RNLI is part of a dis nguished heritage

2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the forma on of the RNLI, the Royal Na onal Lifeboat Ins tu on. The RNLI is a charity dedicated to saving lives at sea and is supported by an ocean of volunteers and the incredible generosity of members of the public.

The RNLI has 238 lifeboat sta ons in the UK and Ireland, as well as RNLI lifeguards on seasonal duty at more than 240 beaches, including Li lehampton and Bognor Regis.

Li lehampton RNLI Lifeboat Sta on’s recorded history goes back to 1840, but those visi ng Li lehampton Harbour on the east bank of the River Arun, near Fisherman’s Quay, will be greeted by a modern lifeboat sta on built in 2002. It is home to two inshore lifeboats named Ray of Hope (a D‐Class single engine) and Renee Sherman (a B‐Class twin engine). Several of the sta on’s lifeboats, now re red, were proud to carry the name Blue Peter I for 50 years from 1967 un l 2017. Li lehampton RNLI is run en rely by volunteers and its crew are on call 24/7, ready to save lives at sea in local waters.

Li lehampton RNLI will be star ng its 200th anniversary celebra ons with a special gala ball, which will be held at Fontwell Racecourse on 9th March from 7pm. Tickets are £55 per person and further details can be found at h ps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli‐200th‐anniversary‐celebra on‐ball‐li lehampton A whole host of extra special events are planned throughout 2024, including on 6th May an a empt to create a giant ‘200’ in coins outside Li lehampton RNLI Lifeboat Sta on;

its ever‐popular Open Day on 21st July and Fish Supper evening on 4th October; as well as the fun and bracing December Dip – which will be back for a third year on 7th December. Li lehampton RNLI’s shop will also be selling an exclusive range of 200th anniversary items throughout the year.

Nick White, Li lehampton RNLI’s Lifeboat Opera ons Manager, said: ‘Li lehampton has a long and close rela onship with the RNLI. As a town, we have always received strong support and over the years many local men and women have volunteered to help their community. All our volunteers play a crucial role in saving lives at sea. None of their efforts would be possible without the support of the public, to which we are extremely grateful. Thank you so much for your support.’

Blind Veterans UK opens to guests at Rustington

Wellbeing Centre

Blind Veterans UK Centre of Wellbeing, formerly Princess Marina House (PMH), began welcoming their first guests in time for Christmas. The first veteran to check in was Norman from Oxfordshire. He received a festive chalet‐themed welcome from excited Centre staff, including Centre Manager, Lesley Garven. During his week at the centre, Norman enjoyed the company of other veterans on their own at Christmas and took part in several activities, including a visit to the village!

The Centre employs several former PMH staff  who live in Rus ngton and Li lehampton. Blind Veteran UK veteran Terry and his partner Joyce were regular visitors to PMH making a total of nine visits before it shut its’ doors. They are firmly Rus ngton ‘superfans’ and were among the first to check in back in January. They were warmly welcomed by some familiar faces ‐ local staff Tammy and Natasha (le ) from Li lehampton, and Catherine (right) from Rus ngton.

Blind Veterans UK moved to Rus ngton from their former south coast home at Ovingdean,

Brighton in September 2023 with a small number of permanent residents. Although the centre is beginning to welcome visi ng guests for holidays and rehabilita on, this will be phased over the coming weeks and months as there is s ll some ongoing building and landscaping work to compete. The Rus ngton Centre will be formally opening in Spring 2024.

Blind Veterans UK supports thousands of blind veterans across the country, but knows there are many thousands more who s ll need its support to rebuild their lives a er sight loss.

If you, or someone you know, served in the Armed Forces, including Na onal Service, and are now struggling with sight loss, then please get in touch. Call 0800 389 7979 or visit: blindveterans.org.uk/gethelp

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Vindica on Swim

Pioneering Brighton born swimmer, Mercedes Gleitze, is the subject of a new film almost a century a er an incredible endurance swim. In celebra on of Interna onal Women's Day, the much‐an cipated biopic Vindica on Swim is hi ng cinemas across the UK on the 8th of March, which dives into the extraordinary life of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first Bri sh woman to swim the English Channel.

The film depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, a er a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into ba le to retain her record and her legacy.

Wri en and directed by award‐winning filmmaker Ellio  Hasler, from Hove, Vindica on Swim stars Bri sh‐Irish actress Kirsten Callaghan in her debut role as Mercedes Gleitze, who trained for months in the English Channel before filming began. The film also stars John Locke (Darkest Hour, Poor Things, The Favourite) alongside James Wilby (Maurice, Gosford Park, Howards End) and Douglas Hodge (Joker, The Great, Black Mirror).

Aside from the Channel, Mercedes also became the first person to complete many other incredible swims around the world, including the Straits of Gibraltar, the Dardanelles and distance between Robben Island and Cape Town. Mercedes also made waves in Worthing itself, where in May 1933, she completed a mammoth 47‐hour endurance swim at the iconic Corpora on Baths.

With Vindica on Swim set to hit Worthing's cinemas, residents can revel in the knowledge that their town not only forms part of the legacy of Mercedes Gleitze but also served as backdrop to crucial scenes within the film. Key

sequences were shot over the course of the film’s produc on at Worthing Town Hall which doubles up as the Channel Swimming Associa on headquarters. The filming saw the likes of John Locke (Darkest Hour, The Favourite, Poor Things) and Victoria Summer (Saving Mr. Banks, Transformers) gracing the town’s streets. The likes of whom will be set to return to Worthing for Q&A screenings of Vindica on Swim.

As we celebrate Interna onal Women's Day, Vindica on Swim serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of a woman who dared to dream beyond the confines of her era. The film's release on the 8th of March invites Sussex residents to join the na onwide audience in commemora ng Interna onal Women's Day while paying homage to a local connec on that shaped Gleitze's remarkable legacy.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a sports fan, or simply someone seeking inspira on, Vindica on Swim promises a cinema c experience that celebrates not only the achievements of Mercedes Gleitze, but also the collec ve strength and determina on of women who have le  an indelible mark on our world.

Details for screenings can be found at www.vindica onswimfilm.com or @vindica onswimfilm on social media.

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Looking Back on our 25th Year at

Littlehampton Shopmobility

Littlehampton Shopmobility was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission way back in June 1998, so has now been going for over a quarter of a century! What a journey this charity has had over the 25 years, what with having won two na onal awards, being nominated as one of the top Shopmobility schemes in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and extending a membership with Worthing and Bognor Regis Shopmobility schemes (although sadly Worthing Shopmobility closed down in 2020). In 2018, Li lehampton Shopmobility was also presented with a Merit Award by the Town Mayor.

The charity’s amazing patrons are the Duchess of Norfolk and the Lady Colin Campbell, we are very grateful for their support.

On Monday, 19th June 2023, Li lehampton Shopmobility held an Open Day to celebrate our 25 years and were delighted that the Town Mayor, Cllr Freddie Tandy and the Chairman of Arun District Council, Cllr Alison Cooper a ended. Other guests who a ended included many Town Council Officers, Town traders, past and present customers and friends of the charity. The Raffle held at the close of the a ernoon raised £140.

Another Christmas Raffle was held on 8th December which raised £136 and the charity thanks all those who bought raffle  ckets and donated gi s as prizes.

Li lehampton Shopmobility’s services include the hire of scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and crutches to enable customers to live as independent lives as possible.

Li lehampton Shopmobility’s suppliers are the well known Clearwell Mobility and many of their products are on sale in the shop. A free Clearwell Mobility catalogue is offered to all customers and the charity can order direct

from Clearwell all products in the catalogue and deliver to the charity’s shop for collec on.

Other services provided are a Pit Stop Service (by appointment) where if a customer owns their own scooter and wants it valeted and the tyres checked this can be done.

The charity is happy to accept any disability equipment in very good condition to sell as some customers find it not worth buying a new aid if they have a temporary disability after an operation.

Alan Gammon retired as Chairman of the charity at the AGM in September 2023 after nearly a ten‐year tenure. He was then asked to become our Honorary President in recognition for all his hard work over the years and he has also become our Treasurer.

Littlehampton Shopmobility is most grateful to the team of Trustees and Volunteers of the charity; our sincerest thanks to them.

For more information about Littlehampton Shopmobility contact June Caffyn at Littlehampton.shopmobility@gmail.com. They are based at The Bradbury Centre, 1‐5 St Martin’s Lane, Littlehampton BN17 6BS.

Wicked Li le Hampton Exhibit

Li lehampton Museum is delighted to open a new micro‐exhibi on in the Museum Recep on, exploring the true story behind the Wicked Li le Le ers film.

The falling out of two friends living in Western Road, Li lehampton in the 1920s led to a fascina ng and bizarre series of events, involving libellous le ers, false accusa ons, and prison sentences. Curated by one of the Museum volunteers, and featuring local characters and places, this exhibit reveals details of the real‐life case; the police inves ga ons, the mul ple trials and the convic ons.

“At mes this case is scarcely believable, with its twis ng ‘whodunnit’ plot,” said Councillor Sean Lee, Chair of Li lehampton Town Council’s Community Resources Commi ee, “But it is all true and set against a backdrop of town life in Li lehampton in the 1920s.”

The exhibi on runs un l 26th March 2024 and is free to visit. More details can be found online at www.li lehamptonmuseum.co.uk

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Social, Active and Passionate about Tennis!

Have you ever wanted to try tennis or brush up your skills in a friendly environment? Why not visit Littlehampton Community Tennis or Howard Lawn Tennis Club – both run by the highly experienced tennis coach Stewart Lister – and enjoy a free taster session of coaching and social play. Littlehampton Community Tennis is based at Maltravers Park and offers two group adult coaching sessions, one and half hours a week for £12 a month, or £5 a session. These are every Wednesday at 10am‐11.30am and Sunday at 10.30am‐12pm.

There are also three junior sessions, which are based on ability, held on Saturday and Sunday mornings, also for £12 a month or £5 a session. Racquets are supplied for the sessions. The coaching is based on teaching methods used at the leading Spanish academies, and incorporates stroke progression and drills specifically aimed at improving movement. “I work with a diverse range of people, from age four to retirees, covering the basics, to fast‐paced matches, to leisurely, social afternoons.

“There is one common denominator: everyone leaves smiling. Tennis is one of the most accessible sports, with a range of health benefits for mind and body,” says Coach Stewart Lister.

If you would just like to play socially or you would welcome more competitive play, Howard Lawn Tennis Club offers this across the road, at Littlehampton Sportsfield, St Floras Road. The club is 108 years old this year. Howard Lawn offers social play, men's night, ladies’ night, friendly matches and currently has teams entered into the Sussex leagues for men's, ladies, seniors and Team Tennis. They also hold regular social events like BBQs courtside and outings. To arrange your free taster, get in touch with Helen or Stewart on 07868 111512 / 07716 278328. www.littlehamptontennis.com

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