Inside Cissbury, Issue 35. December 2024

DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE 35

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CONTENTS INSIDE ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ 3 HEALTH AND WELLBEING Sir Chris Hoy’s journey ��������������������������������������� 4 @WORTHINGETHNOGRAPHIC Discombobulated in the aisles ������������������������� 6 FA:ST The struggles and joys of growing up in today’s society ������������������������������������������������������ 8 CATS PROTECTION ������������������������������������������� 9 Welcome The last edition of the year! I hope you are all well and looking forward to the festive season. Don’t forget to look around you, if you see someone who is not fairing as well, there are many ways that you could improve their day, even if it’s just sharing a smile. Loneliness can feel more acute than ever this time of year.

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LOCAL HISTORY God’s Soldier of the Countryside ������������������ 12 #LETSSUSITOUT ���������������������������������������������� 14 SPORTS ���������������������������������������������������������������� 16 PAWS FOR WELLBEING ���������������������������������� 19 CROSSWORD Festive Special ����������������������������������������������������20 EVENTS ��������������������������������������������������������� 21-25 LIVE LISTINGS ��������������������������������������������������� 22 MUSIC New music review ���������������������������������������������24

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Sir Chris Hoy’s Journey: Shedding Light on Prostate Cancer The recent news from Sir Chris Hoy, that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer has shone a new spotlight on this disease.

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ir Chris, a great Scot and Briton is a six time gold medal winning Olympian and has been given this devastating news at the age of 48. He said that he had none of the common symptoms, just a pain in his shoulder and under his ribs. He has kept himself extremely fit over his career and I am sure he has done all the right things to try to keep himself in good condition, but cancer can be indiscriminate and cruel.

I have written about cancers before for INSIDE, and a consistent message I have given is that the patient has a much better chance of survival if the disease is detected early. So, what do we need to know about prostate cancer?

The prostate is a walnut sized organ that sits just below the bladder within the pelvis.

It surrounds the urethra, the tube that transports urine away to the penis.

About 1 in 8 men in the UK will develop this disease. That is about 55,000 new cases annually. The most common age group when diagnosis is made is between 75-79. Medics don’t know exactly what causes prostate cancer, but there are some known risk factors. Getting older is a factor, with the risk increasing beyond

The first line of testing is the PSA test. All men over the age of 50 can request a test at their GP, but a result showing a PSA level above normal does not always mean a diagnosis of cancer.

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the age of 50. There is also a family link to the disease. If any close male relative e.g. father, grandfather, brother or uncle have had it, you will be at a higher risk. In Sir Chris’s case this was the only warning factor. Men of Afro-Caribbean heritage have a higher risk than Caucasians, but Asian men have a lower risk. There is also unconfirmed evidence that says men with a diet rich in Calcium may be more at risk, and that regular exercise may reduce the risk.

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having to get up and go to the loo five or more times. You may also notice that you have difficulty starting to urinate and the flow, when it comes, is weak. Blood may also be noticed in the urine or semen.

These symptoms may well point to other conditions, so it is important to be checked out if this is happening to you.

The first line of testing is the PSA test.

All men over the age of 50 can request a test at their GP, but a result showing a PSA level above normal does not always mean a diagnosis of cancer. Your Doctor will take other signs and evidence into account, and will likely continue with a physical examination and/or an MRI scan and a biopsy before a correct diagnosis can be made. Treatment options include radiotherapy, and potentially surgery.

Despite the worry of a cancer diagnosis, the prospects for patients are relatively good. 78% of patients are still alive 10 years after a diagnosis.

Most enlarged prostate glands, however, are not cancerous, but are benign.

Sufferers will have much the same symptoms especially the difficulty with urination. This is very common in elderly men, indeed around 50% of men in their seventies will have the condition which is treatable.

If in doubt, seek help from your GP.

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Discombobulated In the Aisles

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’m wandering in a daze around the supermarket (do those places do that to you?), when I see Helena, standing and peering at a large fridge full of cooked meats. She’s looking very miserable.

“Ha, you suffer from supermarket overwhelm too, do you?” I ask. She grins.

“Oh, hiya. Yeah. No, I mean, not in general - but this” - she waves a hand at the fridge.

“Yeah. Why do we need so many of everything? It’s such a nightmare choosing, isn’t it?”

Helena sighs. She picks up a pack of ham, turns it over, points to the ingredients list and explains.

“See, I’ve been reading about how nitrates are unhealthy and we shouldn’t eat them. There’s loads of nitrate in lots of cooked meats, apparently. Bacon, ham, salami. Look! This ham has it listed as an ingredient.”

I don’t tell Helena that this additive has been talked about for years as being potentially dangerous. (Nobody likes a know-it-all). Then again, it’s hard to understand why avoiding the use of nitrates and nitrites ought to be a consumer responsibility and choice, rather than a question for food regulators and the people responsible for setting food safety legislation. So, I just smile sympathetically, and say, “Yeah, such a pain. We really don’t have time to be scrutinising all these food labels to check if they contain carcinogens, do we?”

“Well, no - and then I keep forgetting if it’s nitrates or nitrites that we’re meant to be avoiding.”

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I groan.

“I know. And actually, what’s the difference between nitrate and nitrite? I’m not sure I know. I think it’s both that are bad, but I’m not sure.”

We stare glumly at the display. Helen grabs a packet and shows it to me: “Look! This one says it on the front!

Nitrate-free!”

“That’s great”.

But Helena still looks anxious, turning the packet over and reading, frowning.

“It’s not organic, though.” She sighs. I nod. I get it, but she explains anyway.

“I care about animal welfare. If it’s got no nitrates added, but the animals have been kept badly, or given antibiotics or whatever - well, that’s no good, is it? I just want to eat some ham that’s been produced ethically and without chemicals.”

We stand together, scanning again the array of cooked hams. So many. I grin.

“Yeah, this is bad, but look here!”

I show her my phone, where I’ve opened up the online supermarket site, out of curiosity. If we type in “organic, free-range, nitrate free ham”, would we find anything?

We stand together, absolutely discombobulated by the appearance on

screen of the 254 products that emerged from my simple search for “ham”.

Using this phone method, we’re able to run through the options more quickly and systematically than standing here picking up every packet of ham and turning it over.

But what we find is this: you can buy nitrate free ham; you can buy organic ham.

But a ham that is both? Nah. Helena looks seriously cross now.

“If someone cares about animal welfare and about their own health, wouldn’t they want ham that offers both those? Like, there’s 254 online hams, but none are both organic and nitrate-free?”

She’s right - it seems so strange.

Helena grabs the organic ham, and turns the packet over. For now, she’s going to keep eating the nitrates. What’s she looking at now, though? She points at some small print on the back: “I’m checking if the packaging is recyclable.”

Ah yes. It makes sense that someone who cares about farm animal conditions and health, and who also cares about their own health, might very likely care about planetary health too.

I tiptoe away. I think I know how this is going to go …

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The Struggles and Joys of Growing Up in Today’s Society

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Welcome to FA:ST (Future Adults: Shaping Tomorrow), a section of INSIDE that responds to requests from young people to write and have their say. If you are a young person with something to say, email liana@insidepublications.ltd.

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eing a teenager in today’s society is tough. From exam stress to peer pressure and everything in between, teenagers have to deal with a lot. Your friends change, not always for the better, and we encounter our peers on a daily basis, in a building we spend half a decade in - some who have the mental age of five and others, who are what a friend of mine would call “old souls”.

Society often labels us based on our fashion sense and interests rather than who we genuinely are. We experience immense pressure to look and dress a certain way, just to fit in with the crowd.

Anyone who dares to go against the norm is called a weirdo and treated like one too.

Relationships come to the forefront, as if they’re the ultimate rite of passage. The joys of being a teenager - or so I’m told.

For the majority of Year 11s the looming shadow of exams is hard to ignore.

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Matilda Cutting age 15

October holidays I was given twelve hours of homework. That week was supposed to be a way to relax and recharge before the onslaught of upcoming exams. Yes, I took advantage of having no school by sleeping in and watching movies, but I also spent every day revising for hours at a time. Yes, I want to do well in my GCSEs, but couldn’t we at least have a full week to recharge properly?

It’s not just the academics that make our teenage years hard. Social media, for many, is a constant companion. We’re constantly bombarded with images of people who seem to have perfect bodies and perfect lives. It is so easy to get sucked into the belief that we need to look or act a certain way - achieve anything less and we’re somehow failing. This creates a superficial, hyper-competitive environment where so many people are measuring themselves against someone else’s filtered reality.

Meanwhile, teenager’s are often criticised for being lazy or sensitive, yet we live in an entirely different world to the one our parents grew up in. It’s a world plagued by hate, a world where mental health issues are skyrocketing and a world where climate change threatens our futures. We navigate these issues whilst being told to “toughen up” or “work harder”, and in reality we’re inheriting complex problems that require empathy, resilience and a level of responsibility that goes far beyond what previous generations have faced at our age.

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being a teenager. We’re at that stage of life where our independence is growing and our world is expanding. We’re able to make more of our own decisions and start imagining what our futures will look like after high school, with the freedom to carve out our own paths. There’s a thrill in knowing that soon, we’ll have the chance to pursue careers, travel, or study in fields we’re passionate about. And, of course, there’s the freedom to hang out with friends in ways we couldn’t have done when we were younger, whether it’s heading out to a concert, exploring a new city, or simply meeting up to talk about life.

These are the moments that make being a teenager truly unforgettable—the mix of excitement, independence, and limitless possibility that lies just ahead.

Being a teenager today is a complex experience, filled with both challenges and opportunities. The pressures of academic expectations, social dynamics, and the influence of social media can often feel overwhelming. However, amid these struggles lies a daunting and exciting chance for growth, exploration, and selfdiscovery. It’s essential to acknowledge the dual nature of our teenage years—where the weight of responsibility coexists with the thrill of newfound independence.

Embracing this journey with its highs and lows allows us to shape our identities and prepare for the future, reminding us that while the teenage years may be fraught with difficulties, they are also rich with potential.

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Sausage Fest 2024 ‘The Five Sausage Challenge’

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Well, it had to happen, you knew it all along.

This is the big one, and one which will leave you wondering where your life was before, quite frankly. Before we really start, I want you, my reader, to be under no illusion that I have taken the upmost care to bringing you the latest sausage-based facts, direct from the heart of Worthing to you, unfiltered. Welcome to Sausage Fest 2024.

Matt Marchant

aving written for INSIDE for 4 years now, I’ve covered many repair and sustainabilitylinked topics, and I hope that I leave you with a bit of useful information and the odd smile along the way.

I don’t profess to know everything about all the appliances that cross my workshop bench, but I’ll let you into a little secret; I really love understanding how something works; to the point of ridiculous obsession.

I can waste hours playing with a switch, lever or wheel until I know every click and clonk. It’s a blessing and a curse, as I could really wax-lyrical about how your Shark vacuum cleaner is only ‘acceptable’ as a household appliance, boring everyone’s pants off into the bargain. But, I’m quite handy to know when something needs a little fettling to get it working again. As I’ve said before, I was never first to be picked for the school team.

After all this time, I was beginning to think that I might have run out of steam, contentwise, but thankfully, this month I had a stroke of genius after talking to a colleague about her broken air fryer. Now, I have only previously mentioned air fryers once in these hallowed pages, and I must confess I didn’t know much about them, until now.

In the world of repair, air fryers are not quite enemy number one, but in terms of spares and repairability, they don’t score too well either. The amount of fairly new appliances I see at the tip or out for WEEE collection seems to bear this out. It’s such a shame, because when they work, as I found out, they’re really rather good. I accepted the repair of this air fryer with a broken manual analogue timer, something I was sure could be fixed. To make things more interesting, I thought that I’d turn this repair into an article, and combine it another of my passions; eating.

I always associate air fryers with sausage fun. There is a weekly sausage party in our office, every Friday. People who use air fryers tell me how great the cooked result is.

In fact, so many people have extoled the virtues of these machines I thought that I’d better find out for myself. Then, I wondered, just how good are they when compared to the alternatives? This led me to create my very own “Five-sausage challenge”.

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really. I pried the lid off the fryer, accessed the timer, and remove it by removing the screws. I cleaned up the timer’s cogs and gears, which improved its running, but in the end, I was able to buy a replacement unit for a fiver. Not bad. If this fryer had used a sophisticated digital timer with complex micro-electronics, I probably wouldn’t have been so lucky. You see, another example of simple appliances being better than complicated ones – less is more. I now had a working air fryer.

Fantastic. Back to sausages. The rest of the article is about banger-based-science.

What is the best way to cook a sausage?

What produces the most satisfying results?

Which cooking device do you use? Which method uses the least or most fuel? These were all questions floating around my head.

I had no idea, but now I was hungry to find out. So, I devised an experiment, using my favourite local sausages from Crabtree Lane in Lancing, looking at cooking time, energy used, crispness of skin, juiciness of the centre, cooked length and girth shrinkage and the way the flavours danced in the mouth. I awarded one to five for each quality and then applied an average, to give an overall value.

In this experiment, I cooked one fridgechilled sausage per appliance, until it was golden brown – the same colour for each appliance. I decided that this would give me the best chance of ensuring the same level of cooking for each test, since each cooking method worked differently. Some of you might be tutting and trying to tell me that it is not efficient to cook just one item at a time like this, but in scientific research exceptions must be made.

I compared the cooking qualities of a standard electric fan oven (around 900W), a medium/large gas ring burner and frying pan operating at approximately 1500W, a small George Foreman grill at 810W and our guest air fryer at 1500W. My last cooking device was a 470W Remoska 2L cooker, a leftfield entry, but one loved by stew makers and campers around the globe. Now, I don’t want to spoil things and give away the results just yet, but what I found out was truly phenomenal.

So, in no particular order, here’s what I learned.

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FRYING PAN - 1500W (ISH) GAS BURNER When I want to enjoy some sausage, I generally reach for the frying pan. I consider it to be quick, efficient and relatively easy to clean-up with minimal of fuss. After ten minutes of tossing on a medium heat, the sausage was fried and ready to taste.

However, after all that vigorous pan action, the sausage appeared to have lost some of its former glory. Indeed, shrinkage of around 10% was noted affecting girth and length.

While taste was generally good, skin firmness was lacking and a slippery feel made the effect slightly irritating.

Star rating: 3/5 Energy cost: 1p REMOSKA 2L 470W COOKER If you don’t know what these contraptions are, do a little search. All the way from the Czech Republic, these slightly counterintuitive cookers are the love of Czechs and the camping community alike. A cooking pot with the low-power heating part in the lid makes them perfect when on the move or for making one-pot recipes. In fact, they’re so good at some one-pot meals, they have their own dedicated cookery forums and illuminati. It took twenty-three minutes to match the same colour as the fried sausage, but there were differences that are worth remarking upon. No noticeable shrinkage, and juiciness and flavour were good in the taste test. But a lack of crisp and firmness meant that true sausage perfection wasn’t achieved. I suspect that this cooker would work well for sausage stew though!

Star rating: 3.25/5 Energy cost: 4p TOWER 1500W SINGLE AIR FRYER Next up was my repair job. Being uninitiated in the world of air fryer know-how, I was feeling my way in the dark to some extent.

Almost without thought, I pulled out the drawer, popped in my cold sausage, slammed it shut and turned the timer knob to 20 minutes. The cooker started with the whir of a fan, making the sound of promise that only a device with moving parts can bring. After 5 minutes, things smelled good and after 16 minutes, the little wurst was ready. I must say that I was blown away by the skin’s crispiness, the firmness and juiciness. I was slightly disappointed by the

cook time, but put this down to the ambient temperature of the meat at the time.

Indeed, later on, bangers were subjected to the same machine and these cooked in half the time.

Star rating: 4.25/5 Energy cost: 8p GEORGE FOREMAN 810W GRILL This actual machine has its own dubious back-story, suffice to say that I didn’t buy it new and may have been recovered from a second or possibly third-hand source. I favour the two-sided electric grille for sandwiches, leftovers and sometimes drying socks! They’re just so simple and easy to wipe down after and if you believed George all those years ago, they’re lean and mean too. What’s not to like? Until this test, I’d never cooked a whole sausage from cold in one, so it was a leap of faith. To my astonishment, the results were excellent.

Crispiness of skin was good with an almost barbeque quality to it and shrinkage was negligible. However, those mean grilling panels had sapped some of the juiciness, preventing full marks. On the flip side, energy used was low, thanks to a quick cook time. I can see why these are still a students’ favourite.

Star rating: 4/5 Energy used: 3p SIEMENS FAN-ASSISTED OVEN CIRCA 900W AT 180 DEGREES C The method favoured by Mick, the butcher, is the traditional oven, so I had to include it in the test. I have a pretty bog-standard electric oven, which I suspect is similar to many others and is the only device that waited to get to temperature as it has an indicator. The others in this test do not, so you have to guess. I didn’t wait long, just under 10 minutes, for the temperature to register before slipping the sausage into the heat on a ceramic dish. After 23 minutes, the test was complete. With shrinkage non-existent, a consistent colour, confident firmness, reasonable flavour and good juiciness. I can see why my butcher favours this method, but it comes at a price. With the cooking time, it was the most expensive way to cook compared to the air fryer at nearly half the cost.

Star rating: 3.75/5 Energy used: 13p

IN CONCLUSION After munching through a lot of sausage, sometimes with a little of my favourite O.K. Sauce, I concluded that it was the air fryer method that seemed to satisfy the soul in a way the others can’t. It’s a compromised device, and doesn’t have the capacity of some of the others, but the taste and texture of the produce, are to die for.

Washing-up is a bit of a faff compared to the others, but warm-up time, energy used and sheer convenience of the thing make it a clear winner. I’ll now be buying my own simple air fryer to enjoy, for sure.

I must admit that I really enjoyed doing this banger of an experiment and genuinely learned something along the way. The test’s methodology had holes all over it, and I’m sure many of you are saying “yes Matt, but what about the machines’ capacity? What about economies of scale? Why didn’t you warm up each machine first and use a thermometer to verify the temperatures claimed?” All very good points, and I could have also tested the actual current (Amps) or gas flow to determine the true Watts value. But I had limited time and budget and what’s been concluded here must only be taken as ‘indication only’ and a bit of fun.

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God’s Soldier of the Countryside

Chris Hare

It was a dismal winter’s day - December 29, 1994 - to be precise, and a group of literary and local history enthusiasts, of whom I was one, had gathered at the Old Rectory in Burpham. In those days it was a hotel: today it is a private residence.

There was a good reason for being there, it was the 50th anniversary of the death of the village vicar, the Rev. Edward Tickner Edwardes. Yet, it was not for his religious piety that we were chiefly remembering him, but for his wonderful books, both fiction and non-fiction, that celebrated the Sussex countryside and its people.

T Tickner Edwardes with the actress, Alma Taylor in 1921.

The grave of Tickner Edwardes in Burpham churchyard

ickner Edwardes, born in 1865, had been a successful London journalist, but the noise and bustle of the city was not to his liking. By the late 1890s, he had relocated to the remote Sussex village of Burpham. In those days, before the motor car invaded every corner and the ceaseless roar of traffic on the A27 became a feature of everyday life, Burpham was indeed a backwater of peaceful seclusion.

Today, it would be no surprise to find a successful writer living in a West Sussex village, but in the 1890s, it was still a novelty. The locals had to adjust to this city gent, and he had to adapt himself to their ways, which still seem rooted in a distant past. The old bee-keepers still charmed swarms into straw skeps, and this magic of theirs was always seen as a partnership between man and bees. Should anyone die in the household, before passing on the sad news to neighbours or relatives, it was deemed essential to first tell the bees in their straw hive. Failure to do so was considered very unlucky and was sure to bring further calamities on the household.

It was not unusual to see black crepe bands tied around the skeps in country districts following a death.

Edwardes observed the threshing machine gang hard at work in November: as the oat kernels were separated from the rest of the plant, the lighter husks would rise up like a great cloud of smoke, ascending above the threshing yard wall, and then falling to ground by the road on the other side of the wall. The country people called these the “flyers”, and every

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November they would gather there with large sacks, and sometimes pillow cases too if they were lucky, and stuff armfuls of the flyers into the sacks and cases. These would be used for bedding until “oat-flyer time” came round again next year. The contents would be emptied and replaced by new flyers. Edwardes learned that such bedding was as soft and comfortable as any made from feather down.

In 1909, Tickner Edwardes set off on a quest to discover rural England. He had felt that the old order was passing and that the life of the city would soon be coming to the country, not just in the sense of houses and roads, but in terms of a way of thinking and behaving. The life of the fields needed to be recorded before it was lost forever.

Edwardes ended up walking from Devon all the way back to his beloved Burpham, occasionally accepting lifts with carters and waggoners on the way. He recorded harsh poverty, ancient rites and customs, and rich local dialects. How right he was to do so, for the Great War of 1914–18, accelerated the growing pace of change, so that already, by the 1920s, Edwardes’ vignettes had become testimonies to a vanishing world.

His travels were published as Lift-luck on Southern Roads (1910), which followed on from the success of his earlier book, An Idler in the Wilds (1906). Also published at this time were his books on bee-keepers and bee-keeping, The Bee-master of Warrilow (1907), and The Lore of the Honey Bee (1908). I remember giving a talk about Tickner Edwardes to the Sussex Beekeepers Association in the 1990s, and being told

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When the Great War broke out, Edwardes was 49, too old for regular service, yet he insisted on doing his bit and signed up. Not only did he join up, but he enlisted as a private soldier, whereas most people of his social standing would have expected to enter, not in the ranks, but as an officer.

The Old Rectory, Burpham

that members still consulted his books, and he was regarded as a great authority on bee-keeping.

When the Great War broke out, Edwardes was 49. Too old for regular service, yet he insisted on doing his bit and signed up.

Not only did he join up, but he enlisted as a private soldier, whereas most people of his social standing would have expected to enter, not in the ranks, but as an officer.

What a strange figure he must have cut among the young working class recruits, old enough to be their father, and with a background and life so utterly different from theirs. Yet, strangely, he did fit in and rose through the ranks by merit, ending up as a captain when the war drew to a close in 1918.

At the time of the armistice, Edwardes was serving in the Middle East. He was in Egypt and in Gaza and greatly affected by what he saw. Local Arabs cared for and tended the cemetery to the British dead, and have continued to do so until the present time, although what condition it is in now after a year’s bombardment of Gaza, I have not being able to find out. How strange that no British journalist or news channel has sought to look into this?

On returning to England, the 53-year old Edwardes wrote about his experiences in the Middle East, but the War Office censored much of which he wished to publish, all of which weighed on his mind and caused him to reflect on the course of his life. He decided he would give up his old life entirely and train for the priesthood.

Having served his time as a curate, he finally achieved his ambition, and his heart’s content, when, in 1927, he was appointed vicar of his beloved Burpham.

He continued to write, including his highly acclaimed A Country Calendar (1928) and A Downland Year (1939), but he also wrote romantic novels usually set amidst the South Downs. These, it should be stressed were in no way raunchy, but

usually involved virtue triumphing over vice. Some were even written in dialect.

Edwardes found momentary fame, when one of his novels, Tansy, about a female shepherdess, was made into a silent movie in 1921, with the renowned actress, Alma Taylor taking the leading role.

Next month, I shall be discussing Mervyn Peake, who like Edwardes, is buried in Burpham churchyard, and how both Edwardes and his writings may have formed the basis for Peake’s wonderful island fantasy, Mr Pye. Returning to that cloudy day in December 1994. Speeches were made, two actors even played out a scene from Tansy, and members of the Edwardes family were in attendance. A blue plaque was unveiled on the outside of the building to the gentle applause of those gathered together for the occasion. Then the owners of the hotel asked us all if we would like to look in the room that Edwardes had used as a study, and of course, we all eagerly agreed.

As we processed up the stairs, the door to the old study was opened, and at that precise moment, the gathering gloom of a late December afternoon was illuminated by an unexpected shaft of sunlight, peeping through a crack in the heavy grey cloud, pouring in through the window of Edwardes former place of work and reflection. It was only a short moment, but it was very affecting, and has remained a vivid memory.

On Tickner Edwardes’ grave is a Latin inscription that roughly translated means “a friend to the holy shall find many friends”.

Another Burpham resident of note, the novelist, John Cowper Powys, said of Edwardes: “He possessed that grave, solid, imperturbable reserve, that stiff pride, mixed with disarming spasms of humility, that have characterized so many of the oldfashioned interpreters of English piety.”

Quite a man, and a life well lived.

Blue plaque to Tickner Edwardes on the Old Rectory, Burpham

Chris Hare’s books on local history and literary topics make excellent Christmas gifts, and are available from Worthing Museum, Denyer News in Goring, Steyning Bookshop, The Crow Road Bookshop in Arundel, and Arundel Museum. www.historypeople.co.uk

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BOOM BOOM… not DOOM and GLOOM!

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irth for Earth open-minded mic evenings were born out of the need to laugh, and still be engaged in environmental issues – an antidote to climate anxiety.

Asking “Have you got climate crisis blues?” Alex Smith, Kathy Kohl and Sally Lemsford launched M4E with a call to action “Then come on down to CREW”. It has evolved into a broad mix of comedy, original songs and poetry wrapped up with interactive games, a winning format with audiences of up to 40 people each time.

Linking to the solstice and equinox, the first M4E was in September 2023 at CREW’s hub on South Street. The theme was “be positive”. Alex had us laughing and others gave inspiration. A subversive bingo told us that 60% of clothes bought online are kept, 74% of children are interested in nature and 20mph speed limits on roads are said to encourage people to walk or cycle by 20%. Good news, eh?

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The second M4E in December 2023 was inevitably festive. Bring your own refreshments created a party atmosphere.

A secret Santa challenged us to reuse or upcycle our “present” + brown wrapping paper + cryptic clue + string in novel ways.

Get the picture?

In March 2024, CREW hosted a Reduce Food Waste week and we asked, “Do you have climate crisis and spring blues?”

More comedy, music, poetry and food for thought. By now, regulars knew what else to expect. They were invited to create sumptuous meals from limited resources (pictures of different basic foods). It was an inspirational evening.

“Do you have climate crisis blues and hot sweats?” was in June 2024, just before CREW moved out of the hub on South Street. So, we had a Little Auction of Kindness. What a laugh. Alex still uses his Wee Cushion.

Not to be deterred by having to move out of the amazing hub CREW had created on South Street, M4E searched for a new venue. On Friday 13th (yes that was an auspicious date to choose but proved as positive as ever) Bungaroosh on Bath Place welcomed us warmly. The bar was open, and food created especially for the event was there to buy. Some new performers, some familiar faces – we created the best-ever atmosphere. We played “How bad is your banana?”. Did you know that to reduce your carbon footprint, only wash your jeans every 10 wears?

As people arrived, we asked them how they felt; some said they were “stressed”, “tired”, “frazzled” and “discombobulated”.

Asked again at the end, the consensus was “inspired”, “re-energised”, “buzzing” and “elated”. Discombobulation dispelled.

On December 13, at Bungaroosh instead of open mic, we’re making it a social event with playful creative writing activities, snacks and drinks for our performers and

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Don’t forget CREW Events!

MINDFUL COLLAGE SESSIONS Monthly Mindful Collage - Weds, December 4, 1-3pm Sidney Walter Centre Lounge - Join us for a fun and relaxing session of cutting and sticking. Using cast off materials to create art and chat with like-minded people. Free to attend, but please book a space at crew.eventbrite. co.uk

followers. Contact Bungaroosh on 01903 207985 for tickets.

It has been a brilliant year of laughter, fun, celebration and new thinking. Mirth for Earth open-mic evenings will be back in March 2025. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears pricked for the posters around Worthing inviting you to come on down.

If you’re a climate comedian, musician or poet and would like to get involved/be a performer, then email Alex Smith: pluckerup@ hotmail.com Prefer to soak up the fun as an audience member? Then book via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ crew-climate-resilience-centreworthing-58062209193

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GREAT NEWS! CHRIS PACKHAM WINS HIS CASE! Chris Packham has announced that the Government has conceded that the previous administration acted unlawfully when delaying and abandoning key Net Zero policies – and he won!

The Government has agreed to pay capped costs of up to £35K for each case, and Ed Miliband has invited Chris to speak with him on the issue of transparency in climate change decision-making going forward!

STITCH IT, DON’T DITCH IT! Stitch It Don’t Ditch It! Every second Saturday 3-5pm at the WSK Hub Cafe Come join a merry band of menders, stitchers and up-cyclers in a supportive environment with free resources to help in your endeavours! For more info and to book a space visit crew.eventbrite.co.uk — at WSK Hub Cafe.

THE OPEN BOOK CLUB Every two months we meet in the lovely Toad in the Hole pub to discuss our favourite books on a different theme (loosely connected with the environment).

Everyone brings a book or two to share with the group leading to lively discussion! The next Open Book Club will be in January, so keep an eye on crew.eventbrite.co.uk to book before it’s booked up.

CREW VEGAN MARKET & COMMUNITY THRIVE FAIR! Saturday, December 21, 10am - 3pm Where: Guildbourne Centre, Worthing At this combined event, you’ll find: Vegan Stalls – Indulge in sweet treats, pastries, pies, cakes, and more, all plantbased and guilt-free.

Eco-Friendly Products – Shop sustainable, locally made goods that are kind to the planet.

Community Thrive Fair – Get valuable information from local charities, community groups and organisations on how to manage the cost-of-living crisis, including advice on heating, benefits, food, and finances. We’re here to help!

Come together with us to support local, embrace sustainability, and find out how our community can thrive through tough times. Let’s create a future that’s not only kind to the earth but to each other.

Don’t miss out on this amazing day of food, fun, and support!

FOSSIL FUEL NON PROLIFERATION TREATY PETITION TO WORTHING BOROUGH COUNCIL Please search and sign the link below to the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty Petition to Worthing Borough Council asking them to endorse the Fossil Fuel Treaty. Please consider signing if you are a Worthing resident. Councillor’s Claire Hunt and Ian Davey will be bringing a motion to the December Council meeting seeking to add Worthing to the list of international towns and cities who have endorsed the treaty.

To sign go to 38degrees.org.uk/petitions/petition-toworthing-borough-council-asking-them-to-endorse-thefossil-fuel-treaty For more information go to www.globaljustice.org.uk

If you would like to connect with CREW, volunteer, be a trustee, deliver an event or join our mailing list, get in touch info@worthingcrew.co.uk.

Amberlouise Everitt Chair & CoFounder worthingcrew.co.uk Charity no. 1198526 www.worthingcrew.co.uk We are asking for your help to ensure our climate centre has a sense of security and stability, enabling our community to become more resilient, prepared and able to adapt to the changes occurring now and in the coming years. Please consider making a donation no matter how small. Thank you.

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Is joined-up thinking Worthing’s secret sauce?

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Henry Parish

Rugby Chair concludes Clipper adventure

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orthing Rugby Club Chair of the Raiders, Colin Tomlinson, said his 14,300mile Clipper sail race across the world was “fun, mesmerising and at times tense”, as he presented the cheque to Care for Veterans on October 22.

The ex-army officer raised £2,000 for Care for Veterans. The local armed forces charity, established as The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home in 1919, opened originally for returning World War One soldiers, and now provides nursing, rehabilitation, respite and end of life care for ex-services personnel from the RAF, Army, Royal Navy and auxiliary services.

“Your money will make a difference,” Tomlinson told those who donated. “My wife knows someone going through treatment with Care for Veterans. It was a cause already close to my heart, every penny helps create a great environment for them.”

The race consisted of eight legs, starting and ending in Portsmouth.

Destinations enroute included Puerto Sherry, Cape Town, Ha Long Bay and Washington DC. Tomlinson partook in two legs, one from East Australia to Southern China, the other across the Pacific to Seattle, USA. Colin’s boat, PSP Logistics, finished the race in 9th position with 73-points. Mike Miller skippered the boat, someone with 140,000 nautical miles, two complete circumnavigations and a victory in the 2017-18 edition of the Clipper with Sanya Serenity Coast in his logbook.

In his skipper diary on May 6, when the crew departed for Panama, Miller noted “the team has really changed”.

He added: “We said goodbye to Colin – it was a pleasure to sail with you.”

An abundance of events coloured Tomlinson’s journey. They ran into the Chinese coastguard, a crew member slipped and broke a rib after living days on end at 45-degrees, the rope holding the large spinnaker snapped and a meteor landed nearby in the ocean.

What was a “tense” moment, with their Chinese coastguard incident, now is considered retrospective “fun”.

“For half an hour, it was quite tense.

They were trying to figure out what we were, we were mindful they had guns onboard,” Tomlinson recounted.

“They sent a helicopter over us the following afternoon. It was fun!”

The coastguard’s curiosity may have perturbed by tensions surrounding the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands, which are disputed by China, Japan and Taiwan. They learnt later a breach of international waters requires a plan to be submitted.

The “dramatic” last night of one race saw the large spinnaker snap while going 14-knots. “The sail nearly went under the boat; we spent nearly 30-minutes frantically trying to save it before it either got ruined or pulled us over.”

The combined 71 days at sea taught Colin lessons to last a lifetime. “You have a choice in more than you realise,” Colin said. “I chose to enjoy being at 45-degrees rather than be frustrated by it. Making the choice to be proactive was a big lesson.”

Colin continued: “Catching up (with people) has been nice; it’s something I want to carry on with. We neglect the people around us. I want to spend more time with them.”

ccording to Vox, the hardest creature on earth is a tardigrade. If you’re like me, and don’t have a clue what these little creatures are, forgive a brief explanation. Vox’s Brian Resnick claims that “If a cataclysm wipes out most life on the planet – including humans – it’s likely tardigrades will survive”. They’re microscopic, yet “among the toughest creatures on earth”. The many things they’ve survived include “the shock of boiling water and temperatures that near absolute zero”, the “crushing pressure of the deep ocean”, “going without water for decades”, they’ve even “survived in the vacuum of space”. Without going into nerdy, scientific detail about how they do it, it suffices to say they’re able to hibernate in something called “a tun”, become “mummified in a glass suit of armour” and reduce their metabolism by 99.9%. Indeed, if they went, earth would be almost completely sterilized.

I can’t help feeling these little creatures go a short way to describing Worthing’s recent history, because it doesn’t seem to matter what you throw at them, they keep producing. There’s a chance they could be top of National League South by the time anyone reads this.

Consider this year alone. They lost their long-term manager in Adam Hinshelwood during the chase for playoff spots. After three defeats in a row following that – against Taunton Town, Farnborough and Chippenham – opposition dressing rooms probably revelled, assuming they’d been boiled.

Those same opposition sides probably hoped Worthing would finally be held back after losing the playoff final and two talismanic figures during the summer in Ollie Pearce and Joe Felix to the same place as their manager.

Despite all that, any hiccoughs this season have been rare. Their form accelerated most following a defeat to Maidstone, where factions of the supporters expressed, in no uncertain terms, their displeasure.

You’d think said sticky patch would be grounds for fear of future failure, yet, from what manager, Chris Agutter, says, it appears the complete opposite. “I’ve been in academy football where you can win 15-0, lose 15-0, it’s not huge in the grand scheme,” Agutter told INSIDE. “I quite like the fact that, when we have lost a couple of games this year, it sometimes feels like the world’s ended.

It’s a compliment. The expectation is there.”

The cause, I’d suggest, of their continuing success, is the ability of those in the boardroom to see the bigger picture and employ joined-up thinking.

One of the paradoxes in life is the idea successful teams require, as much, those steeped in detail as others who see the bigger picture. Those greats combine threads of detail together into a coherent vision. Take Formula One designer, Adrian Newey. The task of designing a formula one car has thousands of moving parts, without seeing what you’re doing in its totality can cause departments to pull in different directions. In a GQ Sports article, it was said Newey “focuses less on week-to-week issues and more on big picture concepts”.

It’s a concept easy to explain, hard to execute. If done properly, though, the benefits can be innumerable. Philosophies become identities. Groups become bigger than simply the sum of their parts. Individuals take on decreased significance against the backdrop of the whole. That is, perhaps, how Worthing continue to have success despite losing talented individuals.

Speaking on the importance of joined-up thinking, Agutter said: “Yes, but it’s all common sense. The club has an expectation to play a certain way, it makes sense to find a manager who plays that way.”

Though it may be “common sense”, simply setting eyes upon the struggles of some sports teams at the top level reveals its sheer complexity. The best example is Manchester United: a side truly embarrassed with the scale of their riches but unable to consistently compete where they want. Yet, in Dan Ashworth, their sporting director, they’ve found someone to join the dots. He said, in an interview with The Athletic, that he “sits in the middle of the wheel and on the outside of the wheel is the head of each department”.

George Dowell recently told the Guardian’s Ed Aarons, that Worthing operate on a “mid-table budget”. Success in that context will always draw those whose pockets are lined with more brass. What will be fascinating to watch in coming months is whether entrenched resilience or continuing turbulence affects them more in what could be an extremely tight National League South title chase.

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Worthing RFC Building on a Century of Pride

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orthing RFC is one of the oldest clubs in Sussex and is steeped in history dating back to its foundation in 1920. A legacy that is proudly on display in the members bar with memorabilia that includes old team photos, pennants, trophies and match jerseys signed by England internationals and former Worthing players, Joe Marler and Amy Wilson-Hardy. Preserving its long heritage and celebrating past glories ensures these memories remain the beating heart of the club, while future success needs a fresh approach and a change in strategy to move forward.

With a new look management committee in place, including Barny Hall being promoted to Club Chair and Chair of men’s rugby Pip Dennis elected as the club’s first female President, there is a real sense of change driven by a mission to transform Worthing RFC into the South East’s leading club for elite rugby, exceptional coaching and esteemed events. Early signs suggest that the changes underway are already showing shoots of growth, creating a positive impact at every level across the club.

Men’s rugby now features four teams this season, led by the Raiders 1st XV and bolstered by the return of the Raiders A side for 2024/25. With the belief, passion and strong leadership of Raiders Head Coach Fred Pierrepont, supported by his outstanding group of coaching staff, it seems only a matter of time before this relatively young and gifted squad turn moments of brilliance into match winning performances.

The girls section continues to flourish and will expand further with the introduction of a new U23 side later this season.

Furthermore, the annual Worthing RFC Girls 10s Festival is now widely considered to be the largest in the country, reflecting women’s rugby as one of the fastestgrowing sports globally and a shining example of club progression in the modern game.

Festivals are also becoming a central feature for the Minis section, which will host two major tournaments this season.

By attracting over 1,000 young athletes to the club, Worthing RFC not only showcases

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its commitment to the sport’s future but strengthens its role as a hub for young talent in the region whilst reinforcing its dedication to nurturing grassroots rugby.

But it’s not just a surge in player numbers that is a reflection on the transformative work the club has been doing over recent months, It remains committed to making essential improvements to the clubhouse and grounds in order to deliver against its vision to provide the best environment, facilities and culture for all members and visitors of Worthing RFC. The newly refurbished memorial stand has rejuvenated the pitchside landscape from last season and serves as a fitting tribute to the memory of Worthing Warriors stalwart Charley McAdams (1979-2023) and past honorary members Robert ‘Bob’ Knight (CBE) and Gordon Pope, whilst the new tractor and aerator ensures the club can continue to improve and maintain all 23 acres of its privately owned grassland, helping to establish Worthing RFC as one of the best, and most picturesque, grounds in the county.

As a vibrant club with a lively and social atmosphere, Worthing RFC has also increased the number of events it caters for, opening up its facilities for the benefit of the wider community including multi-sports camps, festivals, fundraisers, outdoor cinema nights, running clubs, car rallies and private functions. This year’s annual fireworks display was once again a resounding success, drawing one of the largest crowds the club has seen in a decade, helped by the unfortunate cancellation of the Worthing fireworks due to a storm damaged pier, but nevertheless a staple community event in its own right and a considerable undertaking for any organisation, especially one run almost entirely by volunteers.

The club also supports local charities, with “Care for Veterans” chosen this year to honour and assist veterans of the armed forces. This partnership aims to raise awareness and funds to provide long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite to ex-service personnel with physical disabilities and complex needs. This initiative not only strengthens the community bond but ensures veterans receive the care and support they deserve and as a mark of respect, the club also provides free match day entry for all veterans and serving members of the armed forces.

Worthing RFC has a compelling story to tell and an exciting journey ahead, honouring its storied past while stepping into a future defined by growth, inclusivity and community impact. Every facet of the club reflects a renewed commitment to excellence as new generations of players, members, sponsors and visitors add to its legacy, whilst continuing to be a beacon of tradition, innovation, community spirit and a true cornerstone of club rugby.

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Youth British Clubs League is the UK’s premier club competition for under 19s with entrants from across all the home nations.

Four players from the club attended over the two day period which ran from 9:30am-5:00pm on the Saturday and 8:30am-3:00pm on the Sunday.

The competition started each day with a warm up where each team had 30 minutes in total. Play started with each team playing three teams in their division on the first day and two on the second.

Scores were tallied up from over the weekend to provide the position in the league table.

The teams competing provided a high standard of game which really pushed our members to play hard. We started with a loss of 4-2 but determination gave us the motivation to push on ending with one win, one draw and three losses, with us finishing 4th out of 6 on the first weekend. All results can be found on the British Table Tennis League’s

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website at www.british.ttleagues.com/ league/2288/team/66656. Whilst this was less than we had hoped for, the competition provided us with invaluable experience, allowing us to see how others play and pick up ideas to help our own game. We also had time to socialise in the evenings and relax. At the end of the weekend we came away tired but having enjoyed the time we had to play, compete and learn. We will be returning in February 2025 to play the second weekend, hoping to bring improved skills and match prowess.

Table tennis is a great game to play. It’s enjoyable, teaches concentration, hand/ eye coordination, stimulates mental alertness and develops mental acuity - all great for mental health!

Worthing Table Tennis Club offers over 20 sessions each week based at Bohunt School. These range from after school clubs to adult beginners and advanced sessions in the evenings and Over 50s on Saturdays - something for everyone!

Hope to see you there!

Isaac Burgess

To find our more visit www.worthingttc.co.uk or follow us on Facebook or Instagram @WorthingTTC

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‘Paws for Wellbeing’ with Miss May As we approach the festive season, this month PERMAH Pup Miss May is going to focus on the ‘M’ of PERMAH which stands for Meaning in Life. It’s a good time of year to take a step back and to reflect on what gives us purpose and how this contributes to our wellbeing and that of those around us too.

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hile dogs may not perceive purpose in exactly the same way we humans do, they thrive when they have meaningful activities, responsibilities, or specific roles to do, as it gives them routine, relationships and a sense of belonging. Some dogs find meaning in having a “proper job” such as search-and-rescue, guide dogs for the visually impaired, or police work.

But even jobs, like carrying a bag on a walk, fetching toys, retrieving a ball, learning tricks and looking after the family can help a dog feel purposeful – and a dog with a purpose is often a happier, healthier, and more well-behaved companion!

As a Pets as Therapy Visiting (PAT) Dog at Worthing Hospital, Miss May certainly has a sense of meaning and purpose. Miss May is highly sensitive to emotions and gets meaning from the comfort she is able to give people on her ward. Giving and receiving affection is a big part of her life. She loves to show affection, whether through tail-wagging, or simply being near to and leaning into the staff, patients and visitors. Dogs are pack animals and are happiest when they feel like a part of a group or team which gives them a role and a sense of belonging. For Miss May, knowing she is valued and accepted by her team at the hospital is a central part of what makes life meaningful for her, and her dad, Clive, too!

For us humans, our dogs can be a profound source of meaning in life. Dogs help us feel not only needed but valued, loved, and purposeful. Their dependency can create a powerful connection that can bring meaning and direction into our lives.

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Miss May getting into the Festive spirit!

encouraging us to be more patient, empathetic, and selfless. They help us to create routines and provide a reason to care for someone outside of ourselves, which can help us feel more competent and resilient in other aspects of our lives as well.

This personal growth nurtures a sense of purpose, as we see how we can become better through our connection with our dog.

The bond between a dog and their family is unique and deeply meaningful. A dog’s unwavering loyalty and affection can give us a reason to keep going, even on hard days and during difficult times.

When we know our dog is excited to see us, ready to greet us with love and enthusiasm, we feel a deeper sense of importance and worth.

Dogs live entirely in the present, free from worries about the future or regrets about the past. Their ability to enjoy life’s simple pleasures – a walk, a meal, a nap in the sun – can inspire us to slow down too and appreciate the little things in life.

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present and focus on the now, which is a powerful lesson in finding meaning and contentment.

Here are some ‘Pawsitive Pointers’ for getting get more meaning in life during the festive season.

1. Give the gift of time Instead of focusing solely on buying presents, create shared experiences and quality time with loved ones. Planning special activities – going on a day trip out, or having a family quiz night – can create lasting memories and deepen relationships, which often feels more meaningful than material things.

2. Practice acts of kindness and giving back Helping others during the festive season can bring a deep sense of fulfilment. Volunteering, donating to a food bank or calling in to a neighbour, can help us feel connected to our communities and remind us of the positive impact we can have on others.

3. Connect with nature Many people find peace and a sense of meaning in the quiet beauty of nature, especially during winter. Whether it’s a peaceful walk along the seafront or up on the South Downs, looking at Christmas lights in your neighbourhood, or watching the winter sky, spending time outside can help us feel more grounded and present during the season (and your dog will love it too!).

4. Make time for reflection The Christmas break and the end of the year can offer a natural opportunity for reflection. Take time to consider the highs and lows of the past year, what’s gone well, lessons learned, and your hopes and goals for the coming year. Journaling or sharing your thoughts and ideas with family or friends can make this reflection even more meaningful.

5. Find meaning in spirituality or faith For many, Christmas and other festivals hold spiritual significance that goes beyond decorations or celebrations. Whatever your religion or beliefs, connecting with your faith can bring a deeper sense of meaning in life.

Miss May and Clive wish you a Happy Festive Season and much wellbeing for 2025 and beyond!

DO YOU HAVE A PERMAH PUP? How does your dog support your wellbeing or that of those around you? Miss May would really love to hear from you!

Write us a short story (max 200 words) telling us all about your dog and let us have a photo too.

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Miss May Instagram @may_redgoldengirl #bemoremissmay #permahpup PAT details more information on volunteering t. +44 (0)1865 590 308 w. https://petsastherapy.org University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Voluntary Services Tel: 01903 205111 Ext: 85615 or Email: uhsussex.volunteers-wash@nhs.net

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Who knows, we might be able to feature your story in a future ‘Paws for Wellbeing’ page in the New Year. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please send entries to coach@cliveleach.com including contact details.

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For more information about Miss May meet and greets or workshops please contact: Email: coach@cliveleach.com Insta: cliveleachcoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliveleachconsultancy/

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Worthing Town Centre: Festive Fun Countdown!

Here is a taste of what you can expect in the Town Centre over the coming month.

November 29 Entertainment from 4pm-8pm LED Stilts Walkabout by Jade Knight Bella, Cindy Lou and Grinch Walkabout Aerial Lollipop by Sarah Grace Comedy Street show with Darryl Carrington Music with Fred Delius, Steel Band and Worthing Silver Band DECEMBER WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT Sat, Dec 7 Jen The Roo, Walkabout dressed as a giant present Sat, Dec 14 Guiness World Record holder Chi Chi Revolver Elf hula hooping 1pm–3pm Sat, Dec 21 Storm present wrapping and entertainment 2pm–5pm Sun, Dec 22 Worthing Silver Band 1pm–1:30pm and 2pm–2:30pm

Sussex Family History Group

Review of the Year - Christmas Special

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Rene and Alan Marriott will be putting on a Victorian Magic Lantern Show.

It will be put together with words, music and humour, finishing up with Victorian animated slides, which were the forerunner of cinema.

Worthing Meeting Centre, Chichester Room, Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 1NP Thursday, January 16, 7:00-9:00pm.

Renaissance WI - Worthing We would love to see you at one of our meetings. We are a very welcoming group of women across all age ranges. At our monthly meetings we have activities and speakers Free tea, coffee, cake and more We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month 7.30pm for 7.45pm - except August Church Hall, Queen Street, Worthing BN14 7BJ

That Was The Year That Was Saturday 21 December

There is a Guest charge of £5 (cash please) but if you join as a member (depending on the time of year you join, membership runs from April to March) it works out much more cost effective. So please come along and meet us all.

44 Guildbourne Centre BN11 1LZ

For any further information please email us renaissancewi@wsfwi.co.uk

Book online

7.30pm Tickets £20 (+bkg fee)

www.treasonshow.co.uk

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To get your music event listed email events@insidepublications.ltd SUNDAY 1 DJ Paul’s Mr Rock & Roll Record Hop Broadwater WMCC 3:00pm – 7:00pm 01903 523388 www.broadwaterwmcc.org.uk Madonna tribute The Egremont 4:00pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk TreeAnna Rassasy and The Snug 3:00pm www.rassasyferring.com

TUESDAY 3 Bluegrass Jam The Egremont 7:30pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk

THURSDAY 5 Boogie Wonderland The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk Saddle Up: Line Dancing Vivo Lounge & Club 7:00pm 01273 727827 maggiemaes.co.uk

FRIDAY 6 Bye Bye Baby (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute) The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk Iron Tyger Smugglers Return From 8:30pm Kit’s Christmas Show Rassasy and The Snug 7:00pm www.rassasyferring.com Ministry of Anthems The Egremont 8:45pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk

SATURDAY 7 DJ Dave Retro Night The Thomas A Becket 9:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 266643 www.thomas-a-becket.co.uk

Gaslight The Park View 9:00pm 01903 537362 www.parkview-worthing.co.uk Jay Mercury (Queen tribute) Broadwater WMCC 8:30pm 01903 523388 www.broadwaterwmcc.org.uk R.E.M. by Stipe The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk

THURSDAY 12 Christmas with Kerry Ellis The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk That’ll Be the Day: So This is Christmas Worthing Assembly Hall 7:30pm – 10:50pm 01903 206206 wtm.uk

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The Unthanks: In Winter Worthing Assembly Hall 7:30pm – 9:20pm 01903 206206 wtm.uk

Dizzy Lizzy (Thin Lizzy tribute) The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk

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Kim Bonsor Christmas Hits Smugglers Return 8:30pm

Amplified performance AudioActive 2:00pm 01903 681273 www.littlegreenpig.org.uk/ amplified2024 Singers Rechoired Charity Concert: A Winter’s Tale Findon Valley Free Church 4:30pm singersrechoired.co.uk

Kim Bonsor: Christmas Classics The Smugglers Return 10:00pm 01903 233146 www.craftunionpubs.com/smugglersreturn-worthing Lewis James Rassasy and The Snug 7:00pm www.rassasyferring.com

Tom Walker The Egremont 4:00pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk

Martin Kemp’s Back to the ‘80s Christmas Party Worthing Assembly Hall 8:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 206206 wtm.uk

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Mirth for Earth (M4E) More details p14 Bungaroosh 01903 207985

The Factory Local with Northbrook College The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk A “Christmas Cracker” by Ladies Who Sing Old Songs’ Home 2:30pm 07946 425128 21 Gratwicke Rd The Rick Wakeman Yuletide Christmas Show Worthing Assembly Hall 7:30pm – 9:50pm 01903 206206 wtm.uk

Truth to Power AudioActive 6pm 01903 681273 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ truth-to-power-live-ataudioactive-worthing-tickets1074274306369?aff=oddtdtcreator Vertical Rooster The Egremont 8:45pm www.theegremont.co.uk 01903 530180

SATURDAY 14 Blue Dakota Broadwater WMCC 8:30pm 01903 523388 www.broadwaterwmcc.org.uk

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Brooks House Band The Park View 9:00pm 01903 537362 www.parkview-worthing.co.uk Jason Lee The Egremont 8:45pm www.theegremont.co.uk 01903 530180 Joe Butt The Smugglers Return 8:30pm The Los Palmas 6 (Madness tribute): Grand Christmas Party 2024 The Venue 7:15pm www.the-venue.uk The Real Thing The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk

SUNDAY 15 A Crooning Christmas The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk Charisse Rassasy and The Snug 3:00pm www.rassasyferring.com Kim Bonsor The George & Dragon 4:00pm 01903 202497, george-n-dragon.co.uk Rob Taylor The Egremont 5:00pm www.theegremont.co.uk 01903 530180 Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra: A Fairytale Christmas Worthing Assembly Hall 3:00pm – 5:00pm 01903 206206, wtm.uk

WEDNESDAY 18 Rock ‘N’ Roll Bingo: Christmas Edition The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk

THURSDAY 19 Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk

LIVE LISTINGS INSIDE ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ FRIDAY 20 Charrise The Egremont 8:45pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk Iron Tyger Rassasy and The Snug 7:00pm www.rassasyferring.com Josey Kane Smugglers Return 8:30pm Mud (with support TBA) The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk

SATURDAY 21 Mark Wright The Egremont 8:45pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk The Bohemians: Queen’s Greatest Hits The Venue 8:00pm www.the-venue.uk The Gangsters / Xmas Ska-fterparty The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:59pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk Stone Cold Sober: Christmas Bash The Park View 9:00pm 01903 537362, www.parkview-worthing.co.uk Swing Into Christmas with Down for the Count Orchestra Worthing Assembly Hall 7:30pm – 9:40pm 01903 206206 wtm.uk Synthony 101: Christmas Extravaganza The Thomas A Becket 9:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 266643 www.thomas-a-becket.co.uk

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Shania Twain tribute The Egremont 5:00pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk Slady (Slade tribute) The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk

MONDAY 23 Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes: Christmas Special The Factory Live 7:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 367707 www.thefactorylive.co.uk The Unusual Suspect Smugglers Return From 8:30pm Jamie B Rassasy and The Snug 7:00pm www.rassasyferring.com Lauren Sings Smugglers Return 8:30pm Legend Has It The Egremont 8:45pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk

TUESDAY 24 Tim & Adz Rassasy and The Snug 7pm www.rassasyferring.com

FRIDAY 27 The Simian Gentlemen Rassasy and The Snug 7:00pm www.rassasyferring.com Suspiciously Elvis The Egremont 8:45pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk

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Christmas Carol Singalong Smugglers Return Adults and Children 6:30pm

ABBA (Ticketed event) The Egremont 8:30pm 01903 530180 www.theegremont.co.uk

Halo Smugglers Return 8:30pm

Trev Varri Smugglers Return From 8:30pm

Keith Hayman Broadwater WMCC 3:00pm 01903 523388 www.broadwaterwmcc.org.uk

SUNDAY 29 Open Mic Night The Thomas A Becket 01903 266643 www.thomas-a-becket.co.uk

TUESDAY 31 Acetones Ticketed New Year Celebrations Smugglers Return From 8:30pm Kit Bradshaw Rassasy and The Snug 8:00pm www.rassasyferring.com Kustom Vibes New Years Eve Party AudioActive 6 - 9:30pm 01903 681273 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ audioactive-kustom-vibes-58312861563 New Year’s Eve 2024 Disco Broadwater WMCC 7:30pm 01903 523388 www.broadwaterwmcc.org.uk

REGULAR LIVE MUSIC (WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, ETC.) SUNDAYS Jazz Sundays (weekly) The Cricketers 6:00pm 01903 233369 www.thecricketers.pub

TUESDAYS Open Mic Night (2nd & 4th of month) The Corner House 7:00pm 01903 216463 www.cornerhouseworthing.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS Open Mic Night (bi-weekly from December 4) The Beach House 7:30pm 01903 367313 beachhouseworthing.co.uk

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Thursday Acoustic Sessions (weekly) The Cricketers 8:00pm 01903 233369 www.thecricketers.pub

FRIDAYS Spuntaneous- Live music improv session 6th and 20th Dec (bi weekly) Spun Records, 1Portland Rd 7:00pm - 11:00pm Sean@drumheadslive.com 07815307218 Insta Seanquinnpercussion Karaoke (bi-weekly from December 13) The Golden Lion 08:00pm – 11:00pm 01903 245439 www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/westsussex/golden-lion

STAND-UP COMEDY FRIDAY 6 The Comedy Rooms The Comedy Rooms 7:00pm – 10:20pm 01798 368592 www.thecomedyrooms.co.uk

MONDAY 9 BYOB - Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Pavilion Theatre Atrium 12:00pm – 1:40pm 01903 206206 wtm.uk

SATURDAY 14 Stitches Comedy Club St Mary’s Hall 8:00pm – 10:30pm 07736 326326 www.stitches.fun

Drumheads Samba - Community drum group (weekly) Audioactive, 86 Montague St 8:00pm – 9:30pm Sean@drumheadslive.com 07815307218 Insta Seanquinnpercussion Open Mic Night (weekly) The Goose 7:00pm 01903 203851 www.instagram.com/the.goose. worthing

THURSDAYS Karaoke and Cocktails (weekly) O’Connors on Warwick Street 8:00pm 01903 206088 www.facebook.com/ OConnorsOnWarwickStreet

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BREAK THE FABLE - TWO If you enjoy heavy guitar riffs and grungy vocals then you will love Break the Fable.

Regulars on the Worthing original music scene since 2017, they have gone from strength to strength and this latest offering demonstrates excellent collaborative songwriting. The main thing that stands out for me on listening to this album is how good they are at writing hooks! I’ve had the privilege of seeing Break the Fable live on several occasions, and as each song begins I recognise the opening bass or guitar riff and think to myself, oh yeah, I know this one. I find myself humming along and even joining in on the choruses by the end of each song. And that’s exactly how it should be done - catchy, memorable and foot tapping. There are plenty of great moments during this album. One such catchy bass riff is the opening to ‘MPH’, a song that gets you hooked in by the chorus whether you like it or not. On a slightly different vibe, there’s an excellent use of a sweet arpeggiator in the verses of ‘Hunters Moon’, juxapositioned against a heavy, anthemic chorus. Overall, a brilliant listen and a worthy follow up to their first album.

UNÖRTHADOX - SAY NO On first impression, I don’t really know what to say about this rowdy bunch of teenagers, but their message is so important that I feel it needs to be spread. Unörthadox are

a law unto themselves. The band name itself is both spelt incorrectly and the added umlaut on the ö should actually be pronounced ‘er’, so to begin with, we see two fingers up to convention. You would also usually expect released music to be recorded properly, but this song was recorded with a mic in the middle of the room and one on the kick drum, initially as a demo - but here we have it; live on all streaming platforms in all it’s muffled, disorganised greatness. The lyrics are clear: say no to being what anyone else wants you to be. We do not want to conform. And Unörthadox certainly do not conform. Strong contenders on the contemporary punk scene, when performing live, frontman Jake gives this band a fascinating edge which keeps the viewer riveted. This doesn’t quite come through in recorded format which is a shame, but like it or loathe it, you’ll still want to listen all the way through.

SHERYLEE HEADINGTON - LITTLE MISS ANXIOUS If you’ve heard Headington’s previous releases you’ll recognise her distinctive child-like sweet vocal, but that would be the only giveaway. Departing from her usual acoustic style, Little Miss Anxious is Headington’s nod to Beach Bunny, her absolute favourite artist and influence.

With heavy drums, driving guitars and a vocal that’s almost swallowed up by the instruments, you can hear this influence showing through clearly. Lyrically, the song is about the frustrations surrounding anxiety and being ‘that person’ who worries about everything. Does anyone relate?! This is the anthem for you! I can fully appreciate and understand how this

feels, having experienced it myself - but pop this record on nice and loud, dance around the living room and find yourself a little LESS anxious than before. You can thank me later :) DRAT - GIN AND TINNITUS When you have a request for an album review from a drummer who plays in a Beatles tribute band with your son, these songs are not what you would expect.

Drat is nothing like The Beatles, is the first thing I will say (with the small exception of First Person Shooters which does elude to this musical preference). But that’s not a bad thing! In fact, I’m not sure I could quite place this album in a genre.

There is a fair amount of straight-talking, in something that’s not quite rap but also not quite spoken word either - realities of life, including having a lack of sleep, feeling like an idiot and a commentary of the writer’s life, ironically titled ‘No One Asked For Your Life Story’. This particular track gives you the context behind this album, the motivation for creating it and the process of doing so. My personal favourite is ‘Tempo’, that you can find on our new music playlist. This track is purely about the tempo, chosen by the writer, and his argument for keeping it as it is. A premise for a song that I would never have thought of myself, but its perhaps an appropriate choice for a musician whose primary instrument is drums! Overall, this album contains some excellent musicality topped off with equally stellar production, especially considering this was all created by one person from start to finish. An album that will have a firm place in my regular listening.

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Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir is a community choir based in Worthing. We perform regularly in West Sussex, both to entertain and to raise money for charities and other worthy causes. We are always happy to welcome new members to our thriving group.

In addition to singing, we also organise social events for our members to enjoy each others company and to make new friends in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

You don’t need to be able to read music and we don’t hold auditions. So why not give it a try. Potential new members can come along to one of our rehearsals on the first Tuesday of each month. If you would like to know more, why not visit our website at: www.sussexgruffsmvc.co.uk/welcome

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e are delighted to announce that the Worthing Pubwatch scheme has been awarded second place in a national competition, recognizing excellence in social responsibility. The chairman of the Pubwatch scheme was formally presented with the prestigious award at a ceremony, at the House of Lords, on Tuesday, October 22. This honour acknowledges the group’s outstanding contribution to night-time economy safety through its well-managed and highly organized scheme, which has grown to over 50 dedicated participants.

The Pubwatch scheme brings together local pub and venue operators to support responsible business practices, and has been instrumental in reducing incidents and promoting a secure atmosphere for patrons and staff alike. Its achievements are a testament to the commitment and teamwork among local businesses who are dedicated to creating a safer nighttime environment.

Chair of Worthing Pubwatch, Vino Vijayakumar, expressed his gratitude to the group members and the support they bring to this initiative. “This is all about putting Worthing on the map, and we couldn’t have achieved this without the support of our incredible members who make the group what it is, as well as my fantastic team. There is no ‘I’ in team, and this award reflects our shared commitment to safety and collaboration.”

The award further highlights Worthing as a leading example of community cooperation in the hospitality industry.

With the scheme’s proactive approach and the strong participation of local venues, the group looks forward to building on this success, continuing to enhance safety and enrich the local night-time economy.

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olunteering at Care for Veterans offers a rewarding way to support the forces veterans that have come to us for day care, rehabilitation and residency. We take on volunteers to support a wide range of services, from assisting onsite in the Wellbeing Hub with Quiz games, Arts and Crafts, to administrative support to hands-on roles like gardening and mealtime assistance.

Volunteers can also engage in various activities, offering companionship as a Befriending Volunteer to help combat loneliness or roles like Fundraising Volunteer Ambassador helping to raise necessary funds and awareness; critical for sustaining veteran support services as a not-for-profit charity.

Being a Volunteer at Care for Veterans is enriching and sociable. It’s a chance to develop new skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain deep insights into the care and rehabilitation processes that support our veterans. Volunteers consistently find the experience profoundly fulfilling and educational.

If you’re inspired to contribute to our mission of supporting our forces veterans in their time of need, we’d love to hear from you. You can make a real difference in the lives of veterans who have served our country. To learn more about our volunteer opportunities or to express your interest, please visit https://www.careforveterans.org.uk/support-us/volunteering/ or contact Jennifer Lawson-Lee at 01903 218350.

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An Invitation From The RAFA Club In recent years we have completely refurbished the Club. As well as having been totally refurbished we offer a warm welcome to new members who would benefit from; bar prices that are cheaper than most pubs, Sky Sports TV, £500 jackpot fruit machines, pool table, darts, regular entertainment, weekly meat raffle, weekly lucky numbers draw etc..

We also have available for hire our upper floor function room which includes a fully stocked bar and can be used for parties or other functions, please call us to discuss your requirements.

Opening times are: Thursday – 6pm – 11pm • Friday – 3pm – 12am Saturday – 12pm – 12am • Sunday – 12pm – 8pm We would like to invite you to visit our Club to see what we have to offer.

he Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) Club is a small, friendly social club which is welcoming new members.

You are accordingly invited to come and visit a great club where a friendly welcome is guaranteed.

Have a glass of your favourite tipple, enjoy a comfortable and friendly club and make new friends.

The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Club is located at 74 Ashacre Lane, Worthing, BN13 2DE. We offer a great, family-friendly atmosphere with very competitive bar prices, Sky TV, meat raffle every Sunday lunchtime, pool table for only 50p per game, darts, regular entertainment and lots more.

Although we are a RAFA Club, membership is open to all, with no requirement to have served in the RAF or indeed any of the other armed forces.

Of course, current and ex-armed forces personnel are most welcome.

Annual membership is just £14; this gives a full 12-month membership from the date of joining.

We also have a great function room, which is available to hire for parties, meetings, etc.

Over the coming months, we have some great entertainment to look forward to from Funk Soul Nation, Halo, Liz Angioni, Blue Dakota and more.

What are you waiting for? Come and see us and become part of a great club with even greater members.

There is no requirement to have served in the RAF or any of the other services, membership is available and is open to all.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON

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Celebrating 100 Years:

The History and Heritage of Beach House Park

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reative Waves and a team of volunteers have been researching the history of Beach House Park.

Celebrating the Centenary of the Park, since it opened to the public in 1924, with a series of free activities and events for the local community to participate with.

Elements of the research have been collated to create a new heritage board in the park.

Thanks to WSCC staff, at Worthing Library, for their support and guidance to access the very interesting information documented in publications from the 1920s and the photographs that help visualise the timeline in our social history.

This project has been made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to the National Lottery Players.

If you would like to be involved with Creative Waves and their community projects, get in touch via email: creativewavescic@ gmail.com Or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to hear about current projects.

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Wishing everyone a very Happy, Peaceful and Safe Christmas from everyone at the FVRA and thank you for supporting our events throughout the year.

We hope you will join us at our Christmas Extravaganza at the Free Church Hub on Thursday, December 12 from 4:30-7:30pm. All our usual Artisan market stallholders plus lots of other local crafters, makers and bakers, charity stalls, food and even the chance to meet Father Christmas!

See you there!

More details and all our news at www.fvra.org.uk

Singers Rechoired Charity Concert:

A Winter’s Tale Findon Valley Free Church, 4:30pm singersrechoired.co.uk

Singer’s Rechoired is delighted to present our end of year charity concert, A Winter’s Tale, featuring many seasonal favourites plus a selection of other songs we love to sing. As a local community choir, we’re raising funds for the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity for babies born prematurely, with all money raised going towards their Worthing Hospital equipment appeal.

Please join us at Findon Valley Free Church on Sunday, December 8 at 4:30pm and enjoy some uplifting singing by the choir. Interval refreshments available. Free entry, with an exit collection for our charity.

Findon Remembers

Pictures courtesy of Lilian Taylor

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Liana Naylor Dear Liana,

I just wanted to say what a wonderful piece Matilda wrote about the importance of libraries in November’s Inside. I work for West Sussex County Council Library Service and wanted to use this opportunity to highlight our local Worthing libraries. We have five libraries including Worthing, Goring, Durrington, Findon Valley and Broadwater.

Our libraries are free to join and this allows you to use any library in West Sussex.

We have a great range of books to borrow, including titles that are dyslexia-friendly, in large print and on audio CD. Our eLibrary allows you to read or listen to your favourite eBooks or eAudiobooks and access to eInformation, eMagazines and eNewspapers. For children and teens there are a huge range of services, resources and activities to discover. Our libraries also offer a range of community activities which include reading groups, board games, knit and natter and more.

Why not discover more about West Sussex libraries and visit our website https:// arena.westsussex.gov.uk/welcome or pop into your local library. We’d love to welcome you.

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s we reach the end of an extraordinary and very busy year at Colonnade House, find out what’s in store this December.

Enter into a world of dreamland with Liz English, join Lucia Babjakova with a thought-provoking exhibition on art and protest, and see the return of the Colonnade House Winter Pop Up. Lastly, find out what students from Northbrook College have been up to in their group exhibition.

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LIZ ENGLISH: DREAMSCAPES 03 - 08 December Liz English joins us for her exhibition Dreamscapes, exploring glimpses of her subconscious, and a tapestry of what makes her happiest.

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LUCIA BABJAKOVA: FROM THE GALLERY TO THE STREET 03 - 08 December Lucia Babjakova will be sharing a collection of work that explores the important connection between art and protest. Lucia has been focusing on specific social and political issues, portraying elements of love, hope, humanity and compassion for her latest work.

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About Colonnade House Colonnade House Gallery & Studios is the home of local art in Worthing, showcasing work by painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers & more. On the ground floor there are two gallery spaces, and on the upper three floors are ten studios available to rent to people working in the creative industries. Find out more about what we do at colonnadehouse.co.uk/about

WINTER POP UP 10 - 22 December The Colonnade House Winter Pop Up is back! This year you can find our studio members and a selection of Worthing based artists and makers showcasing a selection of art, illustration, textile and sculpture.

NORTHBROOK COLLEGE ART FOUNDATION 10 - 22 December Students working across printmaking, illustration, textiles, graphics and more will be sharing their most recent project at Colonnade House this December.

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Colonnade House, 47 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11 3DH Tuesday - Saturday (+ some Sundays) 10:00am - 5:00pm colonnadehouse.co.uk paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 221052 Images. 1. Liz English: The Dogs Ran Away to the Circus 2. Liz English: Dreamscapes 3. Lucia Babjakova: From the Gallery to the Street 4. Winter Pop Up 5. Northbrook College

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