All about Rustington July/August 2024 by allaboutwestsussex

JULY/AUGUST 2024

All about Rustington

Community Magazine and Business Directory

Editor and Publisher: Helen Holt

Editorials and Advertisements

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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.

September 2024 deadlines

Editorial submissions and a dvertising copy by 7th August. Finished artwork by 9th August.

Disclaimer

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

Welcome to the July/August issue!

Summer is here and I am loving the longer days and warmer temperatures. There are always plenty of opportunities to get involved in events at this time of year including the many summer fetes, garden shows, open gardens and summer concerts on offer in the local area.

ELLIEFEST, the family‐friendly festival, returns on 13th July in Clapham and Patching, Rainbow Shakespeare is back performing A Midsummers Night Dream and The Winter’s Tale at Highdown Gardens, Ferring and the Waterfront Festival in Littlehampton is on 20th and 21st July.

Visit the What’s On pages in the magazine for more information and there are many more events at www.allaboutmagazines.co.uk. You can also add your own events on there and then they can appear in the magazine.

Thanks to the Arun Youth Aqua Centre in Littlehampton for supplying our front cover photo this month.

Enjoy the summer!

Helen and the All about Magazines team

Totally Bu ons

Totally Bu ons have opened a new unique shop in Anchor Springs, Li lehampton, opposite the bus sta on, selling JUST bu ons (including organic melt in your mouth chocolate bu ons) and 400 diﬀerent colours of Gutermann thread.

You will ﬁnd bu on gi s and bu on project ideas with the tools to help. We have a huge range of bu ons loose, in tubes, on cards, a fantas c display of novelty bu ons in wood and nylon (plas c), vintage and the very popular American Dress‐It‐Up Bu ons. The shop specialises in end‐of‐line bu ons, once they are gone, they are gone!

We have been trading online since 2008 www.totallybu ons.com where we stock over 5000 diﬀerent styles, colours and sizes of beau ful, unusual and exquisite bu ons, in many materials: shell, wood, metal, fabric, beaded, coconut, horn, polyester, acrylic, vintage, glass and ceramic but also prac cal, useful bu ons. The website oﬀers a click and collect service to pick up your orders from the shop, where you will be able to browse to see if

anything else catches your eye. It is like being in a candy store but without the calories! (Bah Humbug Sweets is next door if you want some of those!)

Our ethos is to create a wonderful, calm, shopping experience with our customer care being very important to us. We treat customers as individuals and will go the extra mile to help where we can, each and every one of you is very important to us. Free parking discs are available at Li lehampton Tyres across the road from us.

Julie and the team look forward to seeing you soon.

Not The Television Again!

Pier Road Coﬀee & Art at the Old Bank (the old Barclays Bank Building) have a monthly menu of events to get you away from the television and meet new people.

Each month, the gallery changes their artwork, which always means there’s something new from the exhibi ng ar sts. With 90 per cent of the art coming from Sussex, you are seeing a great selec on of ar sts and their work, and if you purchase even just a card you are keeping the gallery and ar sts going.

The art is not the only a rac on each month either because there is a full range of ac vi es to a ract a cross‐sec on of people.

If you are a bookworm, but really struggle to ﬁnd quality me to read, then why not join one of the Silent Reading Par es.

Every two weeks, turn up with your current book, grab a coffee and maybe some cake, find a chair (get in early for a prime spot), chat briefly to those you sit with and then Mike will switch on the relaxing sounds of classical, jazz and soundtrack music for you to ease into your book. Enjoy a solid couple of hours of relaxing and reading on the weekly hump day!

If, of course, you are looking for something a li le louder then the Vinyl Listening Party could be the what your ears need! Twice a month you are invited to turn up with some vinyl (singles or albums), tell Mike, who DJs the evening, what to play and everyone sits back to enjoy each others tunes. Some mes the selec ons come with li le stories of why par cular tracks have been chosen. It’s a very eclec c range of music from all the decades, allowing you to rediscover old gems or hear something new.

Every two months there’s also a local open mic poetry evening. This fun and interes ng event allows local poets to deliver some of their current work. You can come along and just listen, you do not have to be a poet!

If ge ng to know people is important, there are also social evenings, which are basically like going to the pub but without the alcohol. Pop along to meet other customers and chat about anything you want except poli cs and religion which are banned in the gallery! The gallery likes to create a relaxing and cosy, chilled environment.

If you're looking for something to challenge the mind then you can join the board games, escape room or quiz evenings. It doesn't ma er if you want to come alone, in pairs or as a group. The gallery can join you with others so you can play. The board games evenings oﬀer classics like Cluedo, Monopoly, and Scrabble, as well as new masters such as Ticket To Ride, Patchwork and many others. You are welcome to bring your own games, too!

There are a range of other events, too, such as Arundel Gin Tas ng, Langham Brewery ‐ Meet The Maker, Andy Cro s ‐ Paul Weller’s bass player o en plays some live sessions, and, there are tas ng evenings, such as a Taste of Sussex, which allows you to try some of the locally produced food and drink.

Some of the ac vi es have a charge, others are free, but the expecta on is to purchase a drink.

All the events need booking in advance. You can pop into the gallery at 71 High Street, Li lehampton or follow them on Facebook.

New Chairman And Vice‐Chairman Elected

Rus ngton Parish Council

Funding Boost For Local Swimming Pools

At the Annual Mee ng of Rus ngton Parish Council on 20th May 2024, Councillor Jamie Benne was elected as Chairman of the Council, for the 2024/2025 Civic Year. Jamie joined the Parish Council in November 2009. He is married to Jo, who was born in Rus ngton, and they have two children.

Councillor Andy Cooper was elected as Vice‐Chairman of the Council, for the same period. Andy joined the Parish Council in September 2009. He and his wife, Alison, a fellow Parish Councillor, have two sons and a daughter.

On being elected as Chairman, Jamie said: “I would like to thank my fellow Councillors, once again, for elec ng me as Chairman of Rus ngton Parish Council. I look forward to working with my Vice‐Chairman and all of the Councillors to ensure Rus ngton remains such a fantas c and most certainly enviable village in which to live.”

Arun District Council has secured £135,470 for energy‐eﬃciency improvements at two popular swimming pools in the district.

The good news comes a er a successful bid to the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund, which provided a total of £80 million to local authori es in England.

Li lehampton Wave, operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of the council, will receive £45,070 to be used for photovoltaic (PV) panels to be installed on the roof of the swimming pool.

Run by Arundel and Downland Community Leisure Trust, Arundel Lido will receive the remaining £90,400 to fund a new pool cover and PV panels.

The money is part of a £20 million na onal fund being delivered by Sport England for energy eﬃciency savings at swimming pools in response to increased opera ng costs.

Councillor Carol Birch, Chair of the Housing and Wellbeing Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “Sport England received 726 applica ons last October, and therefore we are really pleased that our bid to improve the energy eﬃciency of two of our public swimming pools was successful.

“This funding is gratefully received and will support the council’s 2022‐2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy and improve the wellbeing of our residents.”

Beach Road Dry Cleaners

Home & Dry Chichester would like to announce a new member of our group! Beach Road Dry Cleaners on Beach Road, Li lehampton, has reopened under new management since the 28th of March. Janet, a local resident, responded: “It’s so great to see them s ll open. I’m looking forward to seeing what changes are made.”

The dry cleaner has been an ins tu on in Li lehampton for over 50 years, and we are pleased to be able to keep this li le piece of history alive. The new manager, Julia Willkins, says, “I’m very excited to take over from Lara and con nue the fast and reliable service Beach Road has always provided.” In order to thank their loyal customers, Beach Road Laundry has a special 20% oﬀ oﬀer!

Home & Dry is a successful local business, open since 2000. With the addi on of Beach Road, Home & Dry Group operate three loca ons –Felpham, Li lehampton and the main hub on St Pancras in Chichester, which has allowed the newly renamed Beach Road Laundry Ltd to expand their list of services.

These include laundry, specialist dry cleaning, repairs and altera ons, domes c and holiday let housekeeping and management. Drop by or contact us for your garment care or home services.

Beach Road: 01903 717999

www.beachroadlaundry.co.uk

Home & Dry: 01243 543877

www.homeanddry.biz

Coppice and Angmering Medical Centre

It’s been a diﬃcult me, recently, for NHS services across the country. For GP services, it’s been no diﬀerent. We are all aware that the NHS is under pressure, with budgets being cut and illnesses becoming more complicated as the general popula on lives longer.

As a small business, we have had to look at involving other members of the clinical team to see pa ents to make the best use of those who now make up the medical profession. This means that you, our pa ents, are given access to the most appropriate health professional with the least possible delay.

As a result, if you are reques ng an appointment, the recep onist will ask you the reason for your call. This may result in you being provided self‐care advice without the need to see a GP, or you may be provided an appointment with another member of the healthcare team. This includes:

Physiotherapists, Advanced Prac oners, Advanced Clinical Pharamcists, Paramedics, Mental Health Prac oners, Nurses and External Community Services

Our recep onists work alongside the Signposter (GP or Paramedic/ANP) to make sure you are assigned to the most appropriate person in order to get the care you need as quickly as possible. This can make the phone calls last longer when you ﬁrst call the surgery. If you come into the surgery, you may be asked to call so that you are then triaged by a clinician to ensure the best outcome for you.

Unfortunately, GP prac ces are not designed to be an emergency service and as result, our capacity to see pa ents on the same day is limited. In the event that we reach capacity, you may be asked to a end the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at The Park Surgery.

We appreciate that it can be a frustra ng experience and we are always striving to improve our services to you, our pa ents.

Rent Free Gas Cylinders

As the sun shines brighter (hopefully), it’s clear that barbecue season is upon us. There’s nothing quite like gathering with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, and ﬁring up the BBQ. Make sure you're prepared with a reliable supply of gas. That’s where Rent Free Gas Cylinders, a proud part of Gas Bo les Direct, established in 2009, comes in.

With over 15 years of exper se in the industry, Rent Free Gas Cylinders offers the complete range of butane and propane Calor Gas Bo les – from the small 3.9kg to the large 47kg bo les, for use with everything from BBQs and pa o heaters to appliances and heaters. We’re also Hobbyweld Welding Gas, Hobbbybrew Beverage Gas, Campingaz, Sievert and GoSystems main dealers. As well as covering all your gas needs, we also supply gas regulators and fi ngs, so everything you need for a successful outdoor gathering. We even supply all your winter fuels, from logs and coal to kindling and firelighters, but fingers crossed you won’t be needing those just yet! Did you know most vehicle insurance policies do not cover carrying gas bo les, so you will

not be insured if stopped by Police or involved in an accident. Rent Free Gas Cylinders solves this issue by carrying out free, daily deliveries in your area six days a week. Forget trying to carry these awkward, heavy gas cylinders ‐ count on us to do it for you. A er all, order today and get your gas tomorrow!

Ordering from Rent Free Gas Cylinders is straigh orward and hassle‐free. Call 01903 700778 or visit www.ren reegascylinders.co.uk. But don’t just take our word for it – check out our hundreds of 5‐star reviews on Trustpilot and Google.

“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.

Jumping on the Bandwagon

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

Last month we explored the thought process behind whether buying at peaks was a credible investment op on. This month, I think it would be valuable to inves gate an alterna ve. This isn’t an ar cle about necessarily trying to buy at the lowest market valua on but more about not ge ng carried away with price rises and feeling that you may be ge ng le behind.

Imagine a er all your research that you deemed an investment a poor choice at £1 per share, what would signiﬁcantly change your mind if those shares started selling for £1.50?

New technology, funding, proﬁt and infrastructure are all reasons a company may be worth more today than it was yesterday. However, in my experience, most of the me novice investors don’t care about such things and buy purely on the fact that it has increased.

Understanding what you’re inves ng in is a key component to ge ng it right more than wrong or at least being comfortable with the risk you are taking. One reason not to jump in is just because something has already gone up in value. In short, don’t get carried away, don’t jump on the same bandwagon that everyone else is just because it seems to be moving in a posi ve direc on, take me to analyse your investment opportunity and always look at the risks associated with it or get a professional do this for you.

My top ps:

Invest for the long term.

Don’t invest just because something is going up.

Likewise, don’t sell just because something is going down.

Consider why you’re making the investment.

Remember, there is a big diﬀerence between gambling and inves ng.

As always, if you would like to talk anything through in more detail, feel free to get in touch.

How to Be Prepared

Stephen Sampson, Head of Private Client at Monan Gozze LLP and an expert in Wills and Inheritance Tax, looks at what arrangements you should have in place in later life.

Decades ago, when I was a Cub Scout, “Be Prepared” was the mo o we all tried to follow. But the same slogan could be applied to later life.

Here is a list of some of the prac cal steps you can take to be prepared for loss of capacity and passing away to make the job of your nearest and dearest a lot easier.

Make Las ng Powers of A orney

If you do not have Las ng Powers of A orney in place and you become incapable, your next of kin is in for a long and expensive wait before the Court of Protec on will give them authority to make decisions.

If you have Las ng Powers of A orney in place, check with your A orney that they know your wishes and are s ll happy to act as your A orney.

Make a Funeral Plan

Paying for your funeral in advance or having an insurance policy or savings in place to cover your funeral costs is good, but not enough. You should consider your wishes for the funeral itself: buried or cremated? Religious or non‐religious? And so on. A local funeral director will be able to go through all the decisions hat need to be made and record your wishes in wri ng.

Make a Will

If you have a Will, make sure it is up to date and that you know where the original is kept. As you may remember from my previous ar cle, changes to tax rules mean that Wills made before 2008 need to be reviewed urgently and even Wills made before April 2017 should be checked.

Organise Your Paperwork

Make sure all your paperwork is sorted and in date order. At a me when rela ves and friends are grieving, their job is made a lot harder if they have to hunt high and low for your important documents.

I recommend keeping a folder with a copy of your Will, Powers of A orney, funeral plan, and details of pensions, bank accounts, investments, insurance policies and bills in it. This then serves as a handy star ng point for your Executor or your A orney.

And ﬁnally…

Make sure your Executor and your A orney know where to ﬁnd these documents!

If you do not have an up‐to‐date Will or Las ng Powers of A orney, please get in touch to book a free ini al appointment at our Arundel oﬃce or your home. You can contact me by calling Monan Gozze LLP on 01903 927055 or by email to ssampson@monangozze .com

A Smashing Time

at Georgian Gardens School Art Club!

The latest project for the a er‐school art club at Georgian Gardens Community School was MOSAICS. The children studied the history of the cra and learned how the skill has been used for thousands of years for both decora ve and prac cal purposes.

They looked at examples of Greek and Roman mosaics in homes and public places, through to modern‐day examples by Paolozzi at To enham Court Road sta on in London and those in our own homes and local buildings. The group observed that themes and objects that were important when the mosaics were being created, in addi on to abstract designs, were incorporated into the work.

As well as looking at the diﬀerences in the pieces of work, the children no ced they were constructed from various materials like clay les, glass and ceramics, and that diﬀerent‐sized pieces were used.

The children were then tasked with designing a mosaic using an image of something important to them. They had to consider shape, colour and framing and then choose the tesserae (small pieces of le) that best suited their design. Everyone started with a wooden frame and then created a border of les just inside it. When the design had been drawn on the backing board, special le clippers were used to cut par cular shapes and sizes of le and pieces of upcycled po ery so that the design could be completed a bit like a jigsaw.

The picture was then glued to the board and, finally, grouted. The final exhibi on was very impressive and photos of the artworks are on display at Angmering Sta on in the booking office for passengers and staff to enjoy.

Feeling the Heat?

Keep Your Cool ‐ Give Your Lo a First‐Class Upgrade!

As temperatures rise, insula on is probably the last thing on your mind. However, A la Minor, owner of Access4Lo s – Worthing, explains how important it is to ensure your home is well‐insulated, whatever the weather. “Not only is it necessary from both an energy‐saving and environmental perspec ve; insula on isn’t solely designed to retain heat, it limits the amount of heat that can travel through the roof – helping to keep your home cooler in summer as well.”

“The cost of living is a major concern for everyone. Energy bills can be reduced all year round if your home is properly insulated,” says A la. “With your home remaining cooler in summer, it makes it less likely you’ll need to use high energy consuming appliances, such as air condi oners too.”

According to the State of the UK Climate 2022 report, the country’s temperature extremes are changing much faster than the global averages. The report states that 2022 was the warmest year on record and saw a new all‐ me temperature record during the July heatwave, both of which were made more likely by human ‐induced climate change. It also warns that this could be a sign of things to come.

If you’ve not taken steps towards insula ng your house, not only does that mean you’re ge ng bigger bills than you should be, you’re poten ally contribu ng much more than you need to towards greenhouse gas emissions and increasing your carbon footprint.

While Access4Lo s specialises in supplying and installing lo ladders, hatches and boarding, it also oﬀers lo insula on. Access4Lo s is fully commi ed to providing you with lo insula on that is not only prac cal and aﬀordable but also meets the very highest environmental

standards. All insula on installa ons comply with the recommended standards of the Na onal Insula on Associa on. There’s no need to worry about how this might aﬀect your lo access, either. You can s ll access your lo for storage once it has been insulated, because Access4Lo s’ expert techniques ensure any storage solu on is ﬁ ed above your lo insula on.

Insula on installa on could represent a signiﬁcant saving on your energy bills and a big step in the right direc on when it comes to your household’s impact on climate change. It could also be cheaper than you think! Not only that, but it’s an investment, too. You’ll more than make your money back in what you save on your bills. It is also worth checking with your energy supplier to see if they have any grants available to you.

To ﬁnd out how Access4Lo s can give your lo that First‐Class Upgrade, call A la now on 01903 380190 to book a free survey and quota on. Alterna vely, visit www.access4lo s.co.uk/Worthing or go to Facebook @Access4Lo sWorthing

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.

Tuesday 2nd July ‐ 19:30 to 21:00

Worthing Antique Club Talk ‐ Patterns of Palestine. (Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP)

Dr Sara Choudhrey looks at Islamic patterns in Palestinian material culture. All welcome. Non‐members £7.50 at the door, or join the club for £35pa. www.worthingantiqueclub.org.uk

Saturday 6th July ‐ 10:00 to 15:00

Rustington Charity Street Fayre (The Street)

Come and support local charities, non‐profit groups and organisa ons that are fundraising and promo ng themselves. There will be entertainment and an Arts Cra s Fayre in the Rus ngton Methodist Church Hall and garden organised by Artworks.

Saturday 6th July ‐ 10:00 to 16:00 Arts Event (Rustington Methodist Church Hall, Claigmar Rd)

Local community arts group, ArtWorks, are exhibiting their work and various arts, crafts, plants and cakes will be on sale. Waste Prevention Team volunteers will also be there giving advice on recycling and composting.

Tuesday 9th July ‐ 19:00 to 20:30

Libellous Letters in Littlehampton – The Truth Behind Wicked Little Letters (Littlehampton Library, Maltravers Road)

Archivist Vicky Evans looks at what happened after the scandal broke. Tickets £8 from Littlehampton Library.

Tuesday 9th to Sunday 14th July ‐ 19:30

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Tuesday 16th to Sunday 21st July ‐ 19:30

The Winter’s Tale (Highdown Gardens, Highdown Rise, Littlehampton Road)

The Rainbow Shakespeare Company celebrates 25 years of performing exci ng, funny shows for all the family (6+). Gates for both shows open at 6pm for picnics. Bring chairs or rugs. Ma nees at 2pm on the weekends. Tickets on sale at the gate or call Worthing Theatre on 01903 206206.

Wednesday 10th July ‐ 14:30 to 16:15

Friendship Singers’ Summer Concert (Rustington Methodist Church, Claigmar Rd)

Enjoy an afternoon of popular songs from Abba to Gershwin. There is also a sing‐a‐long. Free admission, but donations for local charity Safe in Sussex will be appreciated.

Thursday 11th July ‐ 14:30

Murders and Misdemeanours in Chichester ‐a talk by Philip MacDougall (John de Bohun Room, Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Ave)

From the murderous drunken assault on a soldier to the discovery of an unknown, decapitated body in Chichester Harbour in the 1950s, this talk looks at notorious crimes in the Chichester area. All are welcome. Visitors £3, payable at the door. Free entry for paid‐up Rustington Heritage Association members.

Saturday 13th July ‐ 10:00 to 14:00

Lavinia Norfolk Centre Summer Fete (The Angmering School, Station Road)

The fete will feature a wide range of ac vi es and a rac ons for all ages. From tradi onal fair games to exci ng raﬄe prizes, delicious food and drinks to live music and entertainment for the whole family.

Saturday 13th July ‐ 11:00 to 17:00

ELLIEFEST (Clapham and Patching Village Hall, Long Furlong, BN13 3UT)

Get ready for a fun‐filled day of live music, delicious food, and endless activities. For more info, visit www.elliethorntonfoundation.org.uk

Tuesday 16th July ‐ 09:45

The Arts Society Arun Talk ‐ Castles, The Unquenchable Thirst of William Randolph Hearst (The Woodlands Centre, Rustington) In the 1920s and 30s, Hearst accounted for 25 per cent of the world’s art market activity. Mark Meredith reveals where the artworks are hidden and the many castles Hearst owned. Everyone welcome. Guests £7 at the door. See www.theartssocietyarun.org

Tuesday 16th July ‐ 14:00 to 16:00

Rustington WI talk by Nicholas Henderson (The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Ave)

The subject is Power Behind the Thrones ‐ Ten Tudor Queens. For more information, call Pam Lovegrove on 01903 772725

Tuesday 16th July ‐ times vary Pride Silent Disco (The Beach Café, Sea Road, Littlehampton)

Celebrate everything that is Pride with the Silent DJs. Bring your LGBTQ+ friends and family to attend the happiest and most lively party in town. 6‐7pm ‐ any age event; 8‐10pm ‐adults only. Tickets from www.thesilentdjs.com

Sat 20th to Sun 21st July ‐ 10:00 to 16:00 Littlehampton Harbour Waterfront Festival (Littlehampton Harbour)

This fantas c event showcases ac vi es such as dinghy sailing, workboats, powerboats, angling, jetskis, ﬂyboards, hovercra and more. Several exci ng visi ng and resident vessels will also be open for tours on Town Quay.

Sat 20th July to Fri 6th September ‐ times vary Chalk it up! and Stink! (Littlehampton Museum, Church Street, BN17 5EW)

Take the kids to these two new, fun experiential activities this summer ‐ one artistic, the other rather smelly! Entry to the museum is free.

Sunday 21st July ‐ 14:30 to 16:30 Proms in the Park (Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton)

Littlehampton Concert Band present an afternoon of popular music. Admission free.

Saturday 27th July ‐ 10:00 to 16:00 Classic Cars Show (Steyne Gardens, Worthing, BN11 1NZ)

As part of the Worthing Lions Summer Festival, come along and see more than 100 vintage vehicles on display, with owners on hand, too, to chat about their classics.

Fri 26th to Sat 27th July ‐ mes vary Flicks on the Pitch (Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering)

Three ﬁlms will be showing. Wicked Li le Le ers (8pm Friday), Wish (3pm Saturday) and Grease (7.30pm Saturday). Tickets £1 must be registered in advance. Go to

www.eventbrite.co.uk. Money raised will be donated to The Lavinia Norfolk Centre at The Angmering School.

Saturday 27th July ‐ 22:00

Fireworks display (Worthing Pier)

Worthing Lions and sponsor Yeomans cars bring the spectacular summer fireworks to the seafront again. A funfair and markets stalls will keep revellers entertained, too.

Wed 7th to Sat 10th August ‐ 19:30

The Wedding Singer (Windmill Theatre)

The Littlehampton Musical Society presents this fun musical set in the 1980s. Bonus matinee performance at 2pm on Saturday. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ Littlehampton‐Musical‐Comedy‐Society

Saturday 10th August ‐ 16:00 to 22:00

Tunes on the Dunes (West Beach Café, Rope Walk, BN17 5DL)

Family‐friendly, free event in aid of the Huntington’s Disease Association. Music from Dj Lady CutZ, Dubz & Andy Ship (Aka Andy Flexx) playing Ibiza classics, house and garage.

Tuesday 13th August ‐ 10:00 to 13:00

Littlehampton Sandcastle Competition (Stage by the Sea, Littlehampton Seafront)

Register at 10am for this competition, which commences at 11am. Entry is free and there are prizes up for grabs in three age categories: 5 and under, over 5s and 10+. Enter as a group or individually and use only natural materials found on the beach.

Saturday 17th August ‐ approx. 20:30

Wonka (Littlehampton Seafront)

Bring a blanket and pick your spot to watch Wonka on the giant 40ft inflatable screen for free! The film starts when the sun sets. A variety of caterers will be on site from 7pm.

Wed 28th Aug to Mon 2nd Sept ‐ times vary

Zippos Circus (Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering)

The all‐new 2024 production “Magnificent!” showcases the aerial maestro Alex Michael with his daring solo flying trapeze act that includes a death‐defying upside down walk in the roof of the Big Top. Tickets available on‐site or book online at www.zippos.co.uk/tickets

CHILD ARRANGEMENTS

ORDERS (CAO)

CAOs are designed to regulate with whom a child is to live with and/or spend time with. Each CAO is decided on the circumstances of the individual family and what is in the best interests of the child(ren). This is governed by Section 8 of the Children Act 1989.

When parents separate or divorce, it is important to prioritise the needs of their children. A family lawyer can help parents to reach agreements on a child’s living arrangements. When an agreement cannot be reached, a range of dispute resolution approaches can be used, including mediation, collaborative law and arbitration prior to making an Application to Court, where a judge will rule on child arrangements.

E J Moyle LLP Solicitors can provide expert advice and guide you through the options available in reaching agreement or, if necessary, the Court process.

We can also advise in relation to divorce, separation, childcare proceedings, adoption, wardship, domestic violence and injunctions.

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

Summer Food Changeover

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT

Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, New Leaf Nutrition

07980 620010 /

nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk

Have you no ced how your body naturally tends to crave comfort foods in the winter and lighter foods in the summer?

During summer, your body temperature will slightly increase with the external heat and longer hours of daylight.

As usual, always follow your ins ncts when it comes to nourishment, and seasonal changes are a great example of when this needs to happen. So here is what I would recommend as we get closer to the summer:

 Listen to your body and assess if it absolutely needs breakfast. This may be a good me to experiment with intermi ent fas ng (IF). Cau on! Women need to follow diﬀerent IF schedules than men, whether s ll menstrua ng or not. Menstrua ng? No fas ng the week before your period.

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All ladies: alternate IF days with ‘normal’ breakfast days, randomly through the month. Always listen to and don’t ignore your hunger levels.

 Swap cooked produce and food with more lightly cooked, steamed and raw fruit and vegetables. This is the me of year when your diges ve system should be strong enough to eat raw foods, as opposed to the middle of winter when it’s less capable of that.

 Rainbow ea ng! This season is ripe with colourful produce, so don’t hold back on ﬁlling at least half of your plate with colour. These are naturally rich in an oxidants and ﬁbre, so your immune system and guts will thrive.

Have an energised, light, beau ful summer!

Ear Wax Removal with Yana

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I use the Tympa health equipment which allows me to look into your ears and take photos or videos of your ears in real me. There is now no need to have the wax removed by je ng water into your ears, which is uncomfortable and can some me be painful.

Microsuc on involves using a gentle suc on device to remove any earwax that may be blocking your ear or causing discomfort.

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by Peter Saner Clinical Director

It will be no surprise that the last few years have been a complicated me for den stry. Den stry never makes it to the top of the agenda for government when there are so many things for them to priori se.

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Is the Anglo‐French Circle for you?

Alors, comment ça va? Aimez‐vous la langue et la culture de la France? If you are s ll reading, then the Anglo‐French Circle is for you! We are a friendly bunch of like‐minded souls (usually around 25 a month) who have been mee ng regularly for nearly 40 years.

We gather on the second Tuesday of each month (except in August) at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at the Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, where there is ample free parking and facili es on site. We aim to ﬁnish by 9pm.

As well as saying hello to some familiar faces, each month the main event of our evenings is a guest speaker talk which is always in French, supported by mul media.

Coming a rac ons for 2024/25 include art (van Gogh), history (Napoléon) and music (Sa e). An annual highlight is La Fête Na onale evening in July for members. We also host a Christmas social for members and visitors.

Membership is £25 a year; for non‐members there is a charge of £5 per session. Please don’t worry about the level of your French as we value enthusiasm and welcome students or

those interested in improving their French conversa on ﬂuency. Wherever you are on the scale, you will ﬁt in!

Our new season begins on Tuesday 10th September with a talk on the beau ful town of Honﬂeur in Normandy. Come along and savour a li le bit of France for an evening while exercising those grey cells!

If you would like further informa on or are interested in contac ng us please email us at anglofrenchrus ngton@gmail.com

Arun Art Society Annual Exhibi on

Thursday 11th, Friday 12th July 10am to 5pm, Saturday 13th July 10am to 4pm

The group’s annual exhibi on in Ferring Bap st Church, which takes place during the Ferring Village Fes val, is a celebra on of the artwork achieved by a membership that brings together experienced ar sts, those returning to drawing and pain ng a er a long absence, or beginners who are keen to embark upon the wonderful business of making art.

Members work on a broad variety of themes, from the local West Sussex landscape and further afield to s ll life and portraiture, which includes animals and pets, as demonstrated in the poster for this year’s exhibi on. The simple shapes combined with the use of line and a limited pale e convey the relaxed posture of a family pet and is an example of the many different approaches that can be adopted to express a subject. Members work in a variety of media, o en in an experimental fashion. One person even brings along modelling clay. Working alongside like‐minded people and witnessing first‐hand how others employ their know‐how and crea vity is what contributes to the friendly and encouraging atmosphere of

the classes, and persuades individuals to further their own skills and ideas.

The Society also arranges demonstra ons and workshops throughout the year, occasionally in partnership with Arundel Art Society, and organises weekly outdoor sessions during the summer months. This year, an art trip has been organised to the Kingcombe Visitor Centre in Dorset, which offers access to the River Hooke and the Kingcombe Nature Reserve.

Arun Art Society meets in Ferring Village Hall each Wednesday from 10am to midday, from September to May. There is a weekly outdoor programme from June to September. For further details please contact arunartsociety@gmail.com

Volunteering with the Samaritans

Imagine reaching the age of 40 and, in a ma er of days, going blind. You have a job, a family and suddenly no sight. That is just what happened to Mark White of Somp ng. And in his words, the rug was yanked out from under his feet and he fell – heavily.

“I spent the next four years drinking too much, ha ng everything, everyone and the world in general. I had no idea what to do next and felt completely useless,” he said.

Mark, now 57, gradually realised this was not the way but he couldn’t imagine a future.

Then someone suggested he go along to the Samaritans informa on evening to ﬁnd out about volunteering: whether he could, whether he was suitable and if it was possible.

“Right from the start, I felt welcome; my blindness was simply accepted and for the ﬁrst me, outside of the family home, I felt wanted and valued.”

So Mark signed up for the training and took to it eﬀortlessly. “Anything I needed to help me, from special keyboards, Chrome Box (a voice

speaks in your ear anything you can’t see) was provided and I found a place where I felt useful.”

Mark credits the Samaritans with saving his life. He found talking to callers, some of whom were even more desperate than he had felt, gave him purpose and perspec ve. “When callers can talk in total conﬁdence without fear of judgement or being told what to do, it can be so valuable.”

Becoming a listening volunteer changed Mark’s life for the be er and he believes it can enhance anyone’s life. “Com and join us as a volunteer – you won’t regret it,” he said.

For more informa on on volunteering, visit www.samaritans.org

If you need to talk, call free on 116 123.

Preserved Tomatoes

The perfect way to use up a glut of seasonal tomatoes. They will lend a touch of the Mediterranean to pasta dishes or a summer sandwich.

Prepara on me: 10 minutes

Cooking me: 2‐3 hours

Makes: 1 medium‐sized jar

Ingredients

300g cherry or small tomatoes

Olive oil to brush and store

Sterilised jar

Method

Preheat the oven to 120°C (fan) / gas mark 1. Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange them cut‐side up on an oiled baking tray. Lightly brush the tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt. Bake for 2‐3 hours or un l they are reduced in size and appear dark and wrinkled. For storage, transfer the tomatoes into a sterilised jar and ﬁll with olive oil un l the tomatoes are fully submerged. They can be kept refrigerated for up to two weeks. For longer preserva on, place the sealed jars in a large pot of water and heat un l they simmer, then let them simmer gently for 45 minutes. Allow the jars to cool in the water. Stored this way, the tomatoes will keep for up to six months in a cool, dark place. A er opening, consume the tomatoes within two weeks and store them in the refrigerator.

You can have fun with ﬂavourings, adding herbs like fresh rosemary or thyme, peeled garlic cloves or chilli ﬂakes.

Fancy Foliage

by Rachael Leverton

We all love ﬂowers. They’re what gardening is all about and the fact that they’re rela vely short‐lived makes them extra‐special.

But my garden can’t survive on ﬂowers alone. It needs to look a rac ve all year round, which is where friendly foliage plants come into their own.

Many non‐evergreen plants have beau ful showy foliage between April and November, and we’d be mad not to take full advantage of it. Rodgersia pinnata is an excellent example of this. It has huge, a rac ve bronze, leathery leaves, which are almost sculptural in appearance. As a bonus, it sends up feathery cream ﬂowers in the summer.

Hostas have truly beau ful leaves, but I’ve tried and failed with them on many occasions because my garden is home to a race of hosta‐chomping super slugs. Mostly, though, I now plant them in pots armed with copper rings. Slugs hate copper and my hostas can now grow (mostly) unmolested.

Hostas do like moist soil, so if yours is on the dry side, work in plenty of compost or manure at plan ng me and mulch well, preferably with something sharp to act as a deterrent to the slimy brigade.

I have had much more success with ferns. They are the most useful plant for shade. My favourite is the ostrich‐plume fern, Ma euccia struthiopteris. Plant them under trees and shrubs and watch the stunning lime‐green foliage unfold each spring. Many people overlook grasses when they think about foliage, but there are some seriously a rac ve varie es out there. Try Miscanthus sinensis “Zebrinus.” The leaves look like green ribbons, striped with yellow and reach chest height. Cut it down to ground level each February.

Finally, if you have the space for a real in‐your‐face fancy foliage, try the golden‐leaved Catalpa bignonioides “Aurea”. Grow it as a large bush. Prune each stem back to a sprou ng bud around knee height each spring and mulch with manure at the same me. It will reward you with leaves as big as frisbees! Now that’s really fancy foliage. Happy gardening.

Open Gardens in July

Na onal Garden Scheme

In July, your garden will be in full bloom and the fruits of your labour will be ripening beau fully for the autumn harvest. It’s a great me to collect seeds for next year and ensure everything is well mulched, weeded and watered.

You will no doubt be kept busy by all the gardening jobs, but remember to take a step back and enjoy your hard work. A cool glass of your favourite pple in the shade is a great place from which to admire your patch. You could also spend a morning or a ernoon visi ng someone else’s garden and enjoying a home‐made tea, happy in the knowledge that the small entrance fee (between £5 and £8) will help raise funds for some of the best‐loved nursing and health chari es in the UK. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated more than £70 million to our beneficiary chari es, and in 2023 we made dona ons of over £3.4 million. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are now the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Ins tute.

The Na onal Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beau ful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens, too. We fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy, and in 2017, we launched our annual Gardens and Health Week to raise awareness of the topic. Our funding also supports the training of gardeners and offers respite to hor cultural workers who have fallen on difficult mes.

With summer in full swing, there are a wide range of gardens open in West Sussex throughout July. Four local ones are featured here. For more, visit www.ngs.org.uk

Springbourne, Clapham Village Friday 19th, Saturday 20th July (10am‐4pm)

A historic 300‐year‐old south‐facing ﬂint walled garden, designed and planted by a professional garden designer and ar st together with his actress wife Emily. A developing garden divided into diﬀerent areas, including a large pond with

water lilies imported from France, Latour‐Marliac. Gently sloping lawns, a small orchard and curved borders with mixed herbaceous and rose plan ng. Adults £5, children free. Homemade teas (cash only).

Findon Place, Worthing Sunday 21st July (2‐6pm)

This Grade II listed Georgian country house nestled at the foot of the South Downs is the most glorious se ng for a tapestry of perennial borders set oﬀ by Sussex ﬂint walls. The many charms include a yew allee, cloud pruned trees, espaliered fruit trees, a produc ve ornamental kitchen garden, rose arbours and arches, and a cu ng garden. Adults £7, children free. Homemade teas.

Cumberland House and Thakeham Place Farm, Thakeham, Pulborough

Thursday 25th, Sunday 28th (2‐5pm)

Cumberland House: a Georgian village house next to the 12th‐century church with a beau ful, mature three‐quarter‐acre English country garden comprising a walled garden laid out as a series of rooms with well‐stocked ﬂower beds, rare ginkgo trees and yew topiary, leading to an informal garden with vegetable, herb and fruit areas, pleached limes and a lawn shaded by a copper beech tree.

Thakeham Place Farm: set in the middle of a working dairy farm, this garden takes advantage of its sunny posi on on free draining greensand, the borders are full of sun‐loving plants and grasses with a more formal area surrounding the farmhouse. Homemade teas. Adults £10 for both gardens, children free.

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Shakespeare at Highdown, 2004

Yes, Rainbow Shakespeare are back, doing what they do best, in Worthing’s magical Highdown gardens. The professional Company have been acclaimed as the ‘jewel in Worthing’s crown ‘ and they have been producing enjoyable, understandable Shakespeare produc ons for all the family for 25 years.

Their ﬁrst assay into the Bard was Twel h Night, performed under the Lido. Gale force winds tended to blow bits of actors’ beards oﬀ towards Brighton, and the incoming de added excitement to audience members in their deck chairs! The Company was then invited to perform in Highdown Gardens, which has been their home ever since.

These amazing chalk gardens have undergone a vast makeover, and the results are awe‐inspiring. Not for nothing they are known as one of Sussex’s best‐kept secrets! Rainbow Shakespeare love the month they spend there in the open air, amid a vast range of ﬂowers and trees, pu ng on the shows.

This year, their first offering is A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Director Nick Young believes it to be the best comedy ever wri en. However o en you watch it, it never fails to delight. “Each me I direct it, I find new things,” comments Nick. “Last me I overheard a six‐year‐old saying to his mother as they le ‘Oh mummy did that man Shakespeare write any more plays like that?’ Comments like that make all our hard work so rewarding.”

This year sees the return of audience favourite and great comic actor Peter McCrohon, playing the part of Bo om, who is changed into an ass and with whom Titania, the Queen of the Fairies, falls helplessly in love!

An added treat will be the fairies played by local children. Shakespeare under the stars will enchant a six‐year‐old as much as the most senior Bard aﬁcionado. The produc on runs from the 9th to the 14th July at 7.30pm with ma nees on Saturday and Sunday.

The Winter’s Tale is the second show that plays from the 16th to the 21st July. Both plays deal with the theme of jealousy. Oberon’s jealous of wife, Titania. However, in The Winter’s Tale, the green‐eyed goddess plays a darker role. Leontes, the King of Sicily and his wife are entertaining his oldest friend, Polixenes the King of Bohemia, when suddenly he becomes irra onally jealous. His mad fury creates a thrilling plot, including (spoiler alert!) the apparent death of his wife. The second half moves forward 16 years, and becomes a glorious comedy, un l we arrive at a happy conclusion. The Winter’s Tale has some of the most moving as well as most amusing scenes in all Shakespeare. Ross Muir returns to reprise his acclaimed performance as the jealous King. This produc on runs from 16th to the 21st July.

Tickets can be purchased in advance through Worthing Theatres box oﬃce on 01903 206206 or via their website www.wtm.uk or at the gate, which opens at 6pm (or 1pm Ma nees) for those lucky picnickers!

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Could you open your home to a foster cat?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Losing someone close to us is a painful and challenging experience. Our aim at H D Tribe is to make the whole funeral process as simple and as stress-free as possible for you, by offering a complete funeral service, ensured by H D Tribe’s long-established reputation for quality, dignity and reliability.

Carly joined the team in 2017 bringing with her almost 20 years’ experience within the funeral industry. She thrives on attention to detail and doing her very best for her families. She has 3 demanding children who keep her busy with motorbikes and horses when she isn’t at work. She has a passion for funky irregular choice shoes, be sure to check out her feet if you are in the office.

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Arundel Art Society

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

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

Primarily a pain ng group, we welcome all ar sts at whatever stage they are at on their ar s c journey. Our mission statement is “Encourage and Inspire”.

Our group meetsweekly for most of the year, alterna ng between Monday evenings and Thursday a ernoons. During the summer months, members enjoy occasional “plein air” sessions at various loca ons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

£100,000 Charity Giveaway

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

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

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

About The David Hunt Trust

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

Some of the 2023 award recipients:‐

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plus numerous other worthy winners.

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

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

Project Time Machine Blasts Oﬀ!

Li lehampton Museum is delighted to reveal that it has been awarded an Arts Council Na onal Lo ery Unlocking Collec ons grant to fund a brand‐new community project, pu ng YOU at the heart of the museum service.

This exci ng new phase in the museum’s life, to be known as Project Time Machine, will consist of two parts, the ﬁrst of which was launched in May.

Mission One ‐ Community Consulta on

The project will blast oﬀ by asking you what you want from your museum. We want to hear the views of as many people as possible, both visitors and non‐visitors, to learn how the museum’s large and interes ng collec ons can be used to engage and represent the whole community. There will be a survey which can be completed digitally (via the QR code below), downloaded from the museum’s website or tradi onally, with paper and large print versions available to collect from the museum recep on. There will also be an opportunity to par cipate in focus groups for more in‐depth discussion of your views and explora on of your ideas. All par cipants in the surveys and focus groups will have the chance to enter a draw to win £100 worth of supermarket vouchers (valid email address required). The survey closes on 31st July. The results will be announced in September 2024.

Mission Two ‐ Cataloguing the Collec ons

From October 2024, the second part of Project Time Machine will involve volunteers working in the gallery, cataloguing and researching the social history collec ons, capturing rich new context and hopefully uncovering some currently “hidden” histories. If you would like to get involved with this stage, please contact the museum for an informal chat about available opportuni es.

For further informa on, please visit: h ps://forms.oﬃce.com/e/vCq6vsZzLZ

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Rus ngton and D‐Day

by Rus ngton historian, Graeme Taylor

During World War II, many Bri sh Regiments were sta oned in larger houses and hotels requisi oned by the armed forces, joined by Canadian troops from October 1941 along with American troops later on.

The Commander of the 104 SWS (Special Wireless Service) said: “As June approached, we moved to our opera onal site in England –

The Carpenters Arms in Rus ngton (Rus ngton Convalescent Home). There, we had to learn to waterproof our vehicles in the sure knowledge that we would be landing from beach‐cra into several feet of water. This involved waxing all vulnerable parts of all engines and ﬁ ng two long, small ver cal tubes, one for the air intake and one for the exhaust. Prac ce runs were made by driving the vehicles through the pond (Mewsbrook) that was in the grounds of the home, however, not always with success and there was the constant fear that the vehicles and men may be le stranded on the beach at the mercy of enemy ar llery and aircra

We stayed at Rus ngton to cover the D‐Day landings and we had a grandstand view of the commandoes and para troop gliders and aircra on the evening prior to D‐Day. On the day itself we were able to report the Germans disbelief in the ini al stages that this was the real invasion.”

Mary Taylor wrote: “By the end of May 1944, great tension was apparent, with the ever‐increasing ﬂow of troops, here one minute gone the next. Whole convoys of lorries would be parked in a ﬁeld late one evening, only to be gone at the break of day. The village resounded with the ra le and rumble of tanks and other tracked vehicles day a er day, all week long. Then, just as suddenly, they were gone, and all

was quiet again, yet s ll with a feeling of expectancy, un l the night of June 5th. Then it was the sky that was ﬁlled with the noise, the con nuous roar of aircra overhead, hundreds and hundreds of them, wave upon wave, many of them towing gliders. It was a sight never to be forgo en. It was the dawning of D‐Day.”

Mum found this poem on Windmill Bridge in 1944. A copy of this poem was sent to the next of kin of each of the three men, who lost their lives, through the kind oﬃces of the Commanding Oﬃcer of the regiment.

Gone East

I have only gone east, beloved, Just for a li le while; Since I am gone, you must carry on; Never forget to smile.

Be brave, and calm, and helpful; Do not grieve for me.

Our love will last, though life has passed, Through all eternity.

I kept my trust to my country; I crossed the borderland

With gallant ones, who were Britain’s sons, So freedom s ll may stand.

So faith, and peace, and honour May reign throughout the years, I gave my all, at my country’s call. Beloved, spare your tears.

I know you waited for me.

The God, to whom we prayed, Will comfort you what e’er you do; Please do not be afraid.

Be strong, and of good courage, And help the other men

In our country’s ﬁght. Beloved, Goodnight! Un l we meet again.

L/Cpl. PATTERSON H.A.

Pte. LEESON I.S.

Cpl. PESSEY E.L. (48th Highlanders of Canada.)

Changing Places Toilet Unit Now Open!

The new Changing Places Toilet Unit in The Street, Rus ngton (adjacent to the St Peter and St Paul Parish Church Hall) is now open and fully opera onal.

The facility is, in the main, for use by older and less abled people, including those with profound physical and learning disabili es, who will beneﬁt from being able to u lise such an accessible public facility.

It is equipped with a hoist, curtains, an adult‐sized changing bench and space for carers.

The Parish Council has been able to provide this facility courtesy of a por on of the £227,000 government funding that the Arun District Council received to provide eight Changing Places Toilets at loca ons across the district, namely £40,000, which it match funded.

The facility will be open from 8am to 6pm (1st May ‐ 30th September) and from 8am to 5pm (1st October – 30th April).

Ini ally, the facility will be able to be accessed using a Radar Key, although it is an cipated that this may be subject to change at some point in the future.

For more informa on about Changing Places Toilets in general and the loca ons of others, visit www.changing‐places.org

Sea Cadets Awarded

On Friday 26th April, the President of the Li lehampton Sea Cadet Unit, Captain John Stoy RD* RNR, visited the ship’s company at main divisions to present a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award cer ﬁcate to Leading Cadet Aaron.

He also awarded BTEC Level 1 award cer ficates in Teamwork and Personal Development for Ordinary Cadet Joseph, Ordinary Cadet Dawson, Ordinary Cadet Maisie and Ordinary Cadet Thomas, which was achieved through ac vi es such as boa ng, expedi on training and leadership tasks. Captain Stoy also addressed the cadets and staff on their outstanding efforts in obtaining another Burgee for 2023.

The Commanding Oﬃcer, LT (SCC) Brian Osborne RNR, said he was very proud of his cadet’s achievements and thanked Captain Stoy for presen ng the cer ﬁcates.

New President at Arundel Probus

Probus Clubs are an English inven on, and the ﬁrst was founded in 1965, mainly for re ring local Rotarians. It was a great success; there are now thousands of clubs in Britain and many countries worldwide.

The Probus Club of Arundel was founded in 1980 as a club for re red or semi‐re red men. However, it was decided that more ideas should be brought to the club, and ladies should be invited to join. In addi on, members’ wives, partners and friends should be allowed to a end mee ngs, to listen to a speaker, re re for a drink at the bar and lunch if so desired.

The new year of The Probus Club of Arundel started on 1st May 2024 when a new President was elected by the members. The past president handed Brian Arthur (pictured on the le ) the collar and gavel, and in turn, the past president was presented with his past president’s e and badge.

The club has maintained its membership and has welcomed new members who are keen to get involved. There has been an ac ve and

varied programme of speakers with many from our members, who have so much knowledge and interes ng past lives. The club has held very enjoyable pub lunches with wives, friends and whoever wants to come along.

We meet every fourth Thursday of the month at the White Swan Hotel, just outside Arundel. Doors open at 10.30am for the mee ng star ng at 11am. Please come and join us. We welcome all new members. See www.arundelprobus.club or ring Richard Brennan for more informa on on 07974 0210454.

We need you! Community Hub and Arts Café in Li lehampton

Crea ve Heart is a Community Hub and Arts Café in Beach Road, Li lehampton. It opened its doors in July 2021 following a few years of hard restora on of a derelict building and the ‘stop’ of Covid. The building was in complete disrepair, but this didn’t deter the vision of the co‐founders who, with the unstoppable faith and commitment of an incredible army of volunteers and tradespeople, brought this amazing, fully accessible space back to life!

The ‘lifeblood’ of Crea ve Heart con nues to run on its volunteers, crea ng a space where all are welcomed and included. From providing an opportunity to pop in for a cuppa, cake and chat or being part of the 16‐plus groups that meet to take part in a variety of ac vi es like art, singing, music, cra , sewing, play me or maybe just being quiet in a corner with a book! You can even hire a room for an event.

To con nue to provide this much‐needed space, we need more volunteers. Can you help? It’s an fantas c place to be. Helping others is a win‐win situa on, and as we grow, so will you! Opportuni es are endless.

It would be wonderful if you could give any of your me, whether just an hour or two a week.

Please visit our website, www.crea veheart.org.uk and press that all‐important VOLUNTEER bu on! You’ll gain not just the joy of giving, but also the friendship and community of something good.

We are open Tue‐Fri 9:30am‐4pm, and Sat 9:30am‐1pm. A warm welcome awaits you!

Providing expert care for over 90 years

Guild Care offers a full range of expert care tailored to varying needs across our three care homes. This includes residential care, 24/7 nursing as standard and expert dementia support. For couples or individuals, our fully inclusive services adapt to deliver the right level of care wherever our residents are on their journey, providing a forever home for all as needs change.

Caer Gwent is an elegant care home set in a quiet residential area of Worthing.

The home combines superb residential living with 24-hour expert nursing care, supporting individuals with complex health conditions.

Haviland House offers dedicated residential and nursing care in a purpose-built environment for people living with dementia.

Located in Goring-by-Sea, the care home’s design consists of five households each suited to a particular stage of dementia.

Linfield House combines superb residential living with 24-hour expert nursing care and dedicated dementia suites.

The home is situated adjacent to the lovely Victoria Park not far from the centre of Worthing, offering easy access to shops, the library and seafront.

Contact our friendly customer relationship team to find out more

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Ninety Miles for Ninety Years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Chairman and Leader

for Arun District Council

A new chair and vice chair were appointed at the annual district council mee ng in May, following a vote by the councillors. Cllr Dr James Walsh became chair of the council for the forthcoming year, while Cllr Freddie Tandy has become vice chair.

Outgoing chair, Cllr Alison Cooper, started the annual mee ng by thanking all those who had supported her during the last civic year and she paid tribute to the many people and organisa ons that she had connected with. She also announced that she will be dona ng £1,250, which was raised throughout the past year, to her chosen charity, AJ’s Legacy.

The newly appointed chair, Cllr Walsh, has been an ac ve and inﬂuen al member of Arun District Council for 49 years, with a term as chair of the council for the civic year 2003‐2004 and as leader of the council in 2019‐2021. James also served as leader of the Liberal Democrat group for many years.

As well as being an elected member of the District Council, James is a Li lehampton Town Councillor and spent 40 years working in the local community as a GP and suppor ng St John Ambulance. He also spent 20 years in the Royal Naval Reserve, ﬁnishing as director, Royal Naval Medical Reserve Services, for which he was made a Knight of the Most Venerable Order of Saint John by the late Queen in 2012.

Cllr Walsh said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been voted as Chair of Arun District Council for a second me. It is a privilege to be an ambassador of the council and I am looking forward to the year ahead and the opportuni es that it will bring to highlight our district, the people and the good work they do.

“As part of this role, I will chair Full Council mee ngs and I pledge to do so in a fair, calm and ordered manner, encouraging all par es to work together for the residents of the Arun.”

Cllr Walsh announced that his chosen chari es are Mind ‐ West Sussex and Li lehampton Sea Cadet Corp.

Newly appointed Vice Chair Cllr Freddie Tandy said: “Being elected as vice chair of the council is a great privilege and I am looking forward to working alongside and learning from

Cllr Dr Walsh. As a district councillor, town councillor, and having just ﬁnished a year as Li lehampton Town Mayor, I believe my knowledge and experience will beneﬁt the work that James and I will do to represent the district.”

At the same mee ng, it was conﬁrmed that Cllr Mar n Lury would be the leader of the council, with Cllr Roger Nash as deputy leader.

Cllr Lury started his speech by paying tribute to his predecessor, Cllr Ma Stanley, for his sterling work and calm demeanour before going on to deliver his en re speech.

“I wish to recognise the contribu ons of Karl [Roberts] and Philippa [Dart], who have excelled in their roles as ac ng chief execu ves, helping to move the council forward. Let me concentrate on two issues that I consider to be of great importance: tone and culture. I want us all to show due respect to fellow councillors and officers. I genuinely believe that we come into office with best inten ons of improving the district we represent, albeit with different views on how we achieve this shared goal and moving Arun forward. I use this term advisedly as this administra on is composed of what I would term Arun Progressives.

“I think we are painfully aware of the underfunding of local government and the savings we have had to iden fy, and this council year will be no diﬀerent. Hopefully we will be able to explore ways to increase our income and our new chief execu ve’s experience in regenera on projects should be advantageous.”

Cllr Shaun Gunner will remain leader of the Conserva ve Group, with Cllr Jacky Pendleton remaining in the post of Deputy Leader.

Spike Forster

Butcher, The Butcher and Deli, Rus ngton

Spike was born in Zachary Merton and his ﬁrst school was in Rus ngton too. He moved to the Steyning area but supplied The Butcher and Deli (and previously Burtenshaws) with pork, so has known Sarah since she bought the shop in 2017. He joined as the full‐ me butcher in February. Spike con nues to run his farm in Barns Green, where he lives with his wife Jo and their two boys Seth, 4 and Archie, 11. The boys are budding farmers looking a er a small ﬂock of sheep and Spike raises wonderful Dexter cows, which he then supplies to our shop. So the beef really does come from the butcher! In his spare me, Spike enjoys relaxing with his family, par cular with a barbecue and a cold beer!

What do you like best about Rus ngton? The high street. It’s so nice to have such a variety of shops in such a good size high street for a village. Everyone has been very welcoming since I started working at The Butcher and Deli.

What is your favourite local restaurant? Harriet’s. Sarah and I met there to talk about me working in the shop while having some yummy cake! They also make awesome toas es for a lunch me treat!

What was your ﬁrst car? A Ford Fiesta 1.1l ‐ metallic grey. Living in the country it allowed me a lot of freedom I didn’t have before. It lasted me years!

What is your favourite ﬁlm? Young Guns ‐ because I love a western!

What is your screensaver at the moment? My two boys ‐ Seth and Archie.

What is your favourite journey? Travelling to the Yorkshire Dales on the M6. Our dream farm would be in the Yorkshire Dales and we’ve had some great holidays there.

If you can travel anywhere, where would you go and why? New Zealand ‐ because both my wife and I have always wanted to go but have not had the chance yet.

What is your favourite book and why? The Echoes Saga by Philip C Quaintrell. It’s an excellent series of fantasy books.

What has been your worst job? Working for my dad doing property clearance ‐ joy!

What has been your best job? Being a butcher/ farmer.

What is your proudest spor ng achievement? Not actually mine ‐ but my eldest boy won player of the tournament in his ﬁrst rugby tournament ‐ aged 10.

What do you do in your spare me? Coach under‐12s rugby union and spend as much me as I can with my wife and boys.

Which words or phrases are most overused? Not necessarily overused, but I can’t stand it when people say Haytch instead of H and please don’t say “It’s much more be er!!!!“

Very grumpy!

How do you relax? A beer and a barbecue with the family. Fave beer: Corona and fave barbecue food: Dexter rump steak.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? It’s not gonna turn out the way you think it is!

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? A Case IH 90 C. It’s a tractor. It made me very happy un l I had to start paying for it!

Which living person do you most admire? Jeremy Clarkson. He’s done more to raise awareness of Bri sh agriculture than the Na onal Farmers Union have in 20 years. Which person in history would you like to meet? Winston Churchill. I think he’d be really interes ng and I’d like to have a cigar and whisky with him.

LA Sharks

Every Wednesday at 6pm, the sports hall of the Li lehampton Wave Leisure Centre becomes the mee ng place for a vibrant kids and family basketball group. This wonderful ini a ve, run by dedicated volunteers Hannah, Will, Hannah and Ben, is a haven for children of all ages and abili es who are eager to enjoy and experience the game of basketball in a friendly and inclusive environment.

The session kicks oﬀ with a unique opportunity for children and their parents to play together, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. It’s a heartwarming sight to see the children and their parents shoot hoops and pass the ball in an open, welcoming se ng, making memories and building connec ons. As the session progresses, the children start with a warm‐up to get their muscles ready,

Li lehampton (LA) Sharks basketball is s ll growing. We have found sponsorship through The Beach Cafe in Li lehampton, which has enabled us to get kits for any friendly games we play. We have also seen the children and family session on a Wednesday grow and we are proud of this. followed by a series of basketball exercises focusing on passing, shoo ng, dribbling, and ball handling for any skill level. The children then play short games where they are split into teams. This is the chance to put their newfound skills to the test.

It’s more than just basketball for those who a end; it’s about community, growth, exercise and fun. If you’re looking for a joyful, inclusive, and energe c ac vity for your child/family then come and be part of the LA Sharks! (Btw ‐ we do adult sessions also). See our Facebook page: LA Sharks basketball.

Summer Holiday

Ac vi es

at Li lehampton Museum from 20th July to 6th September

Li lehampton Museum is oﬀering two exci ng new ac vi es for the summer holiday.

Chalk it up! Kid’s gallery take‐over

Fancy yourself as an ar st? Kids of all ages are invited to ‘take over’ the museum’s Bu erworth Gallery and create their own artworks by chalking inside the picture frames hung top to bo om on the gallery walls.

S nk! A smelly trail around the Museum

S nk! is a brand‐new trail around the museum featuring nice and nasty smells from Li lehampton’s history. Do you dare to have a go?!

“We are looking forward to a summer of fun at Li lehampton Museum with these fun ac vi es for all members of the family,” said Councillor Freddie Tandy, Chair of Li lehampton Town Council’s Community Resources Commi ee.

As always, entry to the Museum is FREE.

RNLI crew recognised for outstanding care

Li lehampton RNLI volunteer crew member, Bea Homer, has been awarded a framed le er of thanks from the RNLI’s Head of South East Region for going ‘above and beyond in diﬃcult circumstances’.

Bea was on shoreside du es during a shout in July 2023 when Li lehampton RNLI’s volunteer crew on their Renee Sherman lifeboat returned to the lifeboat sta on with a casualty. The le er from Ryan Hall thanks Bea for ‘providing comfort and care when it was most needed’ to the casualty for nearly two hours. The le er adds that Bea ‘went above and beyond in diﬃcult circumstances to provide casualty care… although there were no physical injuries, the level of care provided was much needed.’

Bea, who lives in Li lehampton and has been a volunteer with Li lehampton RNLI for three years, said: “We train as a team to provide the best care to casual es and those in danger or at risk at sea. It is always rewarding to be able to provide reassurance, support and care to those

in need and I feel honoured to be recognised for this”. Nick White, Li lehampton RNLI’s Lifeboat Opera ons Manager, presented Bea with her le er this week. His recommenda on for Bea’s recogni on was quoted in the le er as: ‘Bea’s pa ence and persistence, her care and her mum skills were fundamental to the successful outcome of this shout and deserve to be commended’.

Rus ngton WI ‐ Messing About On The River

Actually it was the Chichester Canal and it was a super day. Organised by Mrs Ann Mathias, who plans all of our trips at the moment, 21 of us from Rus ngton WI (and a few pals) had a lovely, relaxing me on board our canal boat in mid May.

The weather was kind and we had sunshine and puffy white clouds. On the canal, we spo ed a rather fine grey heron and a family brood of mother and father duck and their ducklings. Lots of coots and moorhens too. One view was of Chichester cathedral, which Turner liked so much that he actually painted it. Altogether, a good me was had by all, including tea, coffee and scones in true WI fashion.

Further ou ngs are planned to the Poppy Factory in Richmond and to Highclere Castle. Both of these are educa onal trips so our WI has decided to subsidise these events to help our members – how great is that?

On 15th August, we have a rather special event: an a ernoon tea in aid of St Barnabas. Our WI is keen to raise money for this event and so we’re hoping for sunshine so we can all be outdoors and have another lovely a ernoon.

Our speakers for the rest of the year include Shopping Through The Ages, 10 Tudor Queens, a talk about Knepp Castle Estate, On The Beat and the History of Rus ngton.

Life is good being a member of Rus ngton WI. Why not come along and join us? Mee ngs are on the third Tuesday of each month at the Woodlands Centre. Mee ngs start at 2pm (no mee ng in August). A warm welcome awaits.

Blooming Marvellous Dona on

by Ferring Nurseries to Blind Veterans UK Centre in Rus ngton

Local family‐owned Ferring Nurseries recently donated a collec on of plants and compost to Blind Veterans UK, the na onal charity for vision‐impaired ex‐Service men and women, for their Rus ngton Centre of Wellbeing.

The plants, which included strawberries, begonias, and fuchsias, were donated to blind veterans to plant outside their rehabilita on house at Rus ngton, along with a dona on of compost. Second‐genera on family member Joanne Crockford, who manages Ferring Nurseries said: “Every year, we give to local charitable causes. Plants and produce are something we can all enjoy and I am very pleased to oﬀer some plants to help those that come to Rus ngton to adjust to their sight loss. Their staﬀ do marvellous work.”

Alison Finneran, an Occupa onal Therapist at the Rus ngton Centre of Wellbeing, accepted the generous dona on on behalf of the charity. The garden at the rehabilita on house is used as part of the charity’s wellbeing ac vi es, as Alison explains: “Gardening can bring a lot of pleasure and relaxa on and that is no diﬀerent for those with sight loss. With a li le adjustment, anyone with sight loss can s ll enjoy a spot of gardening.”

Alison helps blind veterans adjust to daily living with sight loss. The rehabilita on house plays a key part in this, helping blind veterans re‐learn how to do everyday tasks, such as meal prepara on and household chores. Worthing resident and blind veteran Pete, 93, (pictured le ), is staying at Rus ngton for some rehabilita on. He shared his views and his own gardening ps as they planted some begonias. “These are really nice plants. You can tell they are from a nursery, and I know Ferring Nurseries well. It’s really important to feed plants like this to bring them on.”

Blind Veterans UK moved from their previous south coast centre at Ovingdean, Brighton, last year 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 complete.

If you are part of a group that would like to support the Rus ngton Centre of Wellbeing and the broader work of Blind Veterans UK, please email fundraising@blindveterans.org.uk or see the website for fundraising ideas, informa on about volunteering and more. Go to www.blindveterans.org.uk/support

Blind Veterans UK supports thousands of blind veterans across the country. However, it 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: www.blindveterans.org.uk/gethelp

Talking News moves house

When Sussex Coast Talking News (SCTN) had to vacate its long‐established home at Rus ngton Hall so redevelopment could take place, it marked the end of an era. The charity had to ﬁnd alterna ve accommoda on and moved to new premises, BizSpace in Li lehampton, so its vital news service for visually impaired and blind people could con nue seamlessly.

But it le SCTN with another dilemma ‐ what to do with 60 or so prized pictures of famous people interviewed by SCTN throughout its 50‐year history, hanging on the walls of its dedicated recording studio in Rus ngton.

Volunteer Ann Ridley, who looks a er outreach for the organisa on, swung into ac on and “rescued” the framed portraits before a decision could be made about their future.

SCTN, which produced its ﬁrst broadcast almost half a century ago, provides fortnightly news broadcasts ‐ containing up to 30 stories plus a magazine ‐ for distribu on on CD and USB s cks directly to the homes of listeners who are unable to look at a conven onal newspaper.

Recipients from Shoreham to Bognor Regis receive the informa on by post, ensuring they are able to stay fully in touch with what’s been happening in their area.

It’s the magazine which has in the past featured many of the celebri es who have been interviewed for broadcast and photographed for pictures, which were then framed and adorned the walls of the Rus ngton Hall oﬃce.

Many of them are key cultural icons from the worlds of entertainment and poli cs during the dura on of the charity’s history.

Famous faces featured in bulle ns over the years have included Margaret Thatcher, Sir Patrick Moore, Omar Sharif (pictured right), Joe Loss, Mike Yarwood, Malcolm Muggeridge and Douglas Bader.

Since the charity, originally called Voice of Progress, was launched in 1975, more than 1,100 edi ons have been produced.

It has now been decided to digi se the collec on of pictures and produce an album with the double purpose of permanently documen ng SCTN’s story and be made available as part of the organisa on’s 50th anniversary celebra ons next year.

Director Rob Batho said: “As we approach the 50th anniversary of Sussex Coast Talking News, this album is a marvellous reminder of many of the extraordinary people who we have been fortunate enough to have interviewed during the course of producing our fortnightly broadcasts over the years.”

Other plans for the anniversary include a special garden party for the charity’s many volunteers and listeners.

SCTN will be opera ng at BizSpace un l a dedicated new studio and oﬃce are constructed as part of the redevelopment at Rus ngton Hall.

If you would like to ﬁnd out more ‐ or if you know of anyone who may beneﬁt from receiving Talking News ‐ email Margaret Eagle at sctalkingnews@gmail.com

Two of Arun’s beaches retain top awards

Proudly ﬂying the Seaside Awards ﬂag again this summer

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of the pres gious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024 and Li lehampton’s Coastguards Beach and Bognor Regis’ East Beach have retained their Seaside Awards. The accolades are given for the quality of the coastal area, NOT the water quality, which is the responsibility of Southern Water.

The na onally recognised Seaside Award is the na onwide standard for the best beaches across the UK.

Arun District Council, the authority responsible for the day‐to‐day running of Li lehampton’s Coastguards Beach and Bognor Regis’ East Beach, has welcomed the good news.

Praising the dedica on of everyone involved in maintaining the beaches, Councillor Sue Wallsgrove, Chair of the Environment Commi ee at Arun District Council, said: “It’s fantas c news that these two Arun beaches have again been recognised in the Seaside Awards. The ﬂag is a symbol of quality that reassures visitors that they are guaranteed to ﬁnd a clean, safe, a rac ve and well‐managed coastal area with good facili es.”

“I’d like to thank everyone involved in maintaining our beaches to such a high standard,” Councillor Wallsgrove con nued, “including our beach patrol and other council teams who work relessly to keep our seafront opera ng smoothly. I’d also like to say a massive thank you to our wonderful volunteers and residents who give up their spare me to help keep our seafronts clean with li er picks and other events.

“Winning this award proves that we are ‘doing our bit’ as a local authority to keep our beaches in great condi on. We will con nue to work with Southern Water to tackle issues with bathing water quality and pollu on and keep up the pressure to see improvements.”

Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Execu ve, Allison Ogden‐Newton OBE, said: “These awards are a credit to the collec ve eﬀorts of beach managers, volunteers, residents and businesses who have worked relessly to maintain, protect and improve some of our best‐loved and most popular beaches and we’d like to take this moment to recognise and applaud them.

“Seaside Awards are presented to the best beaches in England and celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline.”

Formerly called the Quality Coast Award, the Keep Britain Tidy’s Seaside Award scheme is specially designed to recognise all the different uses of the UK coastline. While Seaside Award beaches can be vastly different, the flag is a symbol of quality which ensures visitors are guaranteed to find a clean, safe, a rac ve, and well‐managed coastal stretch.

For more informa on about the awards, go to www.keepbritain dy.org/the‐seaside‐awards

Calling all ﬁlmmakers!

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

South Downs Film Makers invite you to enter their 2024 Annual Community Filmmaking Compe on. South Downs Film Makers local community film club is looking to discover crea ve individuals of all ages who are passionate about visual storytelling through the art of film. Our annual public filmmaking compe on’s theme is ‘Beyond The Horizon!’ to think beyond the conven onal horizon and take audiences on an exci ng journey of discovery.

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

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

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

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

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

Crematorium switches to hydrogen energy for world‐leading

trial

Worthing Crematorium has become the ﬁrst in the world to trial a switch to cleaner, greener hydrogen energy. The pioneering Worthing HyCrem project involves one of the three cremators at the site being powered exclusively by green hydrogen ‐ a world ﬁrst ‐ for a four‐week period.

Crema on is an energy‐intensive process, with virtually all crematoria currently reliant on natural gas. Worthing Borough Council’s ambi on is to be carbon neutral by 2030 but the crematorium has the largest carbon footprint of the council’s sites.

The new process uses green hydrogen, which is produced using electricity from renewable sources. Unlike natural gas, hydrogen doesn’t give oﬀ carbon emissions when burnt. Green hydrogen is also produced without any carbon emissions.

Worthing Borough Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and is commi ed to improving the environment to meet its target of becoming a carbon‐neutral local authority by 2030 and a net zero borough by 2045.

The HyCrem trial is the latest in a line of projects introduced to help the council achieve these targets, including the Worthing Heat Network, Trees for Streets, the Sussex Bay ini a ve, the roll‐out of public electric charging points and ac ve travel ini a ves like the Donkey Bike scheme.

Total project funding of £1,168,500 was awarded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero through its £55m Industrial Fuel Switching Compe on, which forms part of the £1bn Net Zero Innova on Por olio (NZIP). NZIP provides backing for innova ve low‐carbon technologies and infrastructure.

The HyCrem project has been in development for over a year and is a joint eﬀort, with FT Pipeline Systems ac ng as lead partner to Worthing Borough Council. DFW Europe, Net Zero Associates, Ricardo‐AEA, PJ Combus on Solu ons, Abbo Risk Consul ng, Safety Monitors and GeoPura are also all involved with the project.

The University of Brighton will be monitoring the air quality throughout the four‐week trial and will iden fy any changes in emissions. A business case will be developed to permanently reduce emissions at the crematorium using the most appropriate technology once the ﬁndings of the project have been evaluated.

Cllr Sophie Cox, Worthing’s cabinet member for young people, communi es and climate crisis, said: “We declared a climate emergency in 2019, and as a council, we are determined to focus our eﬀorts on ﬁnding ways to reduce our emissions and become a carbon‐neutral council by 2030.

“We’re thrilled to be part of this world‐leading project, which will help us and other local authori es deepen our understanding on how to use technology to reduce carbon emissions at energy‐intensive buildings like crematoria.”

Abigail Dombey, the HyCrem project manager at Net Zero Associates, said: “The transi on to net zero will involve all areas of the economy, including crema ons. It’s incredibly exci ng to be part of this project which will iden fy how we can do so ‐ and is even a world ﬁrst.”

For more informa on on how the council is planning to achieve its net zero goals, visit www.adur‐worthing.gov.uk/sustainability/ carbon‐emissions/.

ELLIEFEST 2024 Lineup

The one‐day FREE family‐friendly fes val in memory of local girl Ellie Thornton returns to Clapham and Patching Village Hall and grounds on Saturday 13th July. Get ready for a fun‐ﬁlled day of live music, delicious food, and endless ac vi es. ELLIEFEST 2024.

The inaugural ELLEIFEST was a huge success, and organisers are pulling out all the stops to make 2024 even bigger and be er.

“We were overwhelmed by the incredible support and turnout for the ﬁrst ELLIEFEST,” said fes val founder Vicky Thornton. “This year, we have another amazing lineup of live music, more ac vi es than ever, and plenty of delicious food and drinks to fuel the fun.”

From 11am fes valgoers will be treated to a full lineup of musical ar sts such as local favourites Shoreham Allstars, Sussex Rock Choir, Danni W, emerging ar sts from BIMM Brighton, including Willow Jarvis and Dixie Darling, and with a closing set from Glastonbury DJ Sound Lady. The lineup will also include a performance from Brighton and Hove’s Three Score Dance, a contemporary dance company that challenges percep ons about ageing.

Fes valgoers can grab a drink from the licensed bar and kick back on the lawn to enjoy the sights and sounds. For the li le ones, don’t miss the family sports day, Buckets of Fun, cra ac vi es, doodle box, face pain ng, bouncy castle and slide.

When you’ve worked up an appe te, indulge in wood‐fired pizzas from Pizza Villaggio, tacos from Fire and Rocket and The Ellie Thornton Founda on’s BBQ. Expert baristas from Coffee and Creams will be serving a range of high‐quality, freshly brewed coffee and bubble tea. There will be sweet treats, including ice cream, candy floss, popcorn, crepes from local providers Chocolate Balloons and The Pop Up Food Co; visitors can also relax with tea and handmade cakes from Ellie’s Cake Café. With games, cra s, and more, there’s something for everyone to spend an a ernoon at the fes val.

ELLIEFEST is on from 11am to 5pm at Clapham and Patching Village Hall, Long Furlong, BN13 3UT. Admission is free, but dona ons are strongly encouraged. All proceeds will support The Ellie Thornton Founda on’s mission.

Anyone interested in suppor ng the fes val can do so in a number of ways: volunteering to help on the day, with a dona on that will help create the fes val atmosphere, such as hay bales, bun ng, raﬄe prizes, or as a fes val trader. If you would like to take part, visit www.elliethorntonfounda on.org.uk for full details and how to apply.

ELLIEFEST was launched in 2022, a biennial fes val conceived in memory of Ellie Thornton to generate funds to deliver The Ellie Thornton Founda on’s charitable mission. The Ellie Thornton Founda on is a charitable incorporated organisa on established in 2017 by Ben and Vicky Thornton in memory of Ellie Thornton, aged 11, who died a er she was involved in a road traﬃc accident in West Sussex as she walked to school in March 2017.

Ellie was an extraordinary girl with an extraordinary life, marked by her desire to have fun, her obsession with theme parks, and her ability to engage anyone in conversa on, adult or child. Ellie was worldly, resilient, bubbly and full of ideas and ambi ons. She wanted to help children who didn’t have the same opportuni es that she did and recognised that she was lucky to travel the world and have amazing family experiences. The Ellie Thornton Founda on champions what was important to her and what is important to her family in her name.

Mark your calendars for the can’t‐miss summer event: ELLIEFEST 2024, Saturday 13th July.

Proposed Government Changes to PIP

(Personal Independence Payments): 4Sight Vision Support Needs Your Input

4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is suppor ng a campaign by the Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to raise awareness of Government proposals for changes to PIPs for disabled people, which it believes will dispropor onately aﬀect those living with sight loss.

TPT works to improve opportuni es for blind and par ally sighted people, and it wants to make as many people as possible aware of the changes and encourage par cipa on in the Government’s consulta on process.

PIP is a beneﬁt that helps pay for the extra costs of living with a long‐term health condi on or disability. The PIP assessment process is not to determine a person’s capability to work; it is to understand the extra costs the person experiences due to their disability.

Some of 4SVS and TPT’s key concerns include the proposed changes to the criteria and ques ons that determine eligibility for PIP, requiring a formal diagnosis by a medical expert and focusing on what condi on they have rather than its impact on their life, and

ending the PIP assessment altogether for people with certain long‐term condi ons.

Kirs e Thomas, CEO at 4Sight Vision Support commented, “We are well aware of the many and varied challenges faced by those our charity supports and are extremely concerned that the proposed changes would greatly increase the diﬃcul es and addi onal costs our clients face in their daily lives. We encourage everyone to contribute to the debate.”

The consulta on period closes on 22nd July. Details of the proposed changes can be found at www.pocklington.org.uk/news‐and‐events, where there is a link to the full PIP page.

Further informa on is also available from 4Sight Vision Support, email enquiries@4sight.org.uk or call 01243 828555.

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