Inside Cissbury, Issue 20, September 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 ISSUE 20

CISSBURY

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

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CONTENTS INSIDE 3 Welcome Just when you thought Summer is over, September is bringing more amazing festivals to Worthing! Whether you’re into film, food, sustainability, the countryside or music, there’s something for everyone in this month’s edition of INSIDE. Check out our pages for all the details.

We have some exciting news to share with you.

INSIDE has teamed up with Patrick Woodward, a brilliant local voice artist, to launch The Worthing Podcast. This is a monthly show where we explore the stories and events that you care about. You’ll also hear Patrick’s interviews with the people behind the scenes of Worthing’s vibrant community. www.insidepublications.ltd/ worthing-podcasts Are you a local business owner?

So are we, and we know how important it is to get value for your money when it comes to advertising. We don’t believe in hard-selling or overselling. In fact, we don’t even have a salesperson - all our clients come from referrals or people who love reading INSIDE. Thank you for reading!

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Climate Change and Public Health ��������������������������� 4 LOCAL BUSINESS The Better Business Show �������������������������������������������� 7 Working Together to Reach Net Zero ������������������������ 9 CROSSWORD ���������������������������������������������������������������10 LOCAL AUTHOR Jane H. Wood, Author - Stikki the Squirrel �������������10 SPONSORED LOCAL CHARITY SPOT SHOUT WSK ������������������������������������������������������������������ 11 LOCAL FESTIVALS Between the Blue and Green Film Festival ������������� 13 Worthing Food and Drinks Festival ���������������������������16 Green Dreams Festival ������������������������������������������������ 17 #LETSSUSITOUT Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impacts ��������������������������������������������������������������14 OUT AND ABOUT Audioactive Celebrates Rehearsal Room Launch with Music, Community, and Innovation ����������������12 We Speak to the Organisers of Findon Sheep Fair ����������������������������������������������������������������������18 LOCAL HISTORY Findon Sheep Fair, Past and Present ������������������������20 SPORTS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������22 @WORTHINGETHNOGRAPHIC Urgent Action Needs Warriors! (and timid worriers too) ����������������������������������������������24

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INSIDE HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Climate Change and Public Health

This month, we focus on the United Nations Development Goal 13, which is Climate Action, and what could potentially be the Public Health impacts, if the warnings about climate change come true�

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he UK is currently in a comfortable temperate zone, but what could be the health effects if extreme global warming meant that the climate were to be more like a subtropical zone?

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency is the body empowered in England by the Government to monitor emerging health threats� The changing climate has been identified as one of the biggest threats that we face, and understanding and mitigating its effects on our health is a top priority� An identified threat is that mosquitoborne diseases could become endemic to the UK� This would not be a new situation in the middle ages� Up until the 19th century, the populations of Sussex and other counties with low-lying wetlands suffered from “marsh fevers” or “agues”� This is likely to have been caused by the parasite Plasmodium being spread by native mosquitos� The last big malaria event occurred in 1917, when troops returned from action in the Balkans, in the Salonika area� Reports say that

25,000 of them were suffering a febrile type of illness� They were sent to camps but unfortunately, some were sent to a camp on the Isle of Sheppey, which had ideal conditions for mosquitos� Too late, it was realised that the troops were carrying malaria, and the disease escaped into the local population via the native mosquitos� About 1,500 locals were infected before

species, which can carry West Nile Virus, has been detected in Kent and Essex� It must be stressed that neither of these cases represent an active threat to health� Ports are actively monitored to guard against the inadvertent arrival of new species� The threat is not just to the UK, of course� So far this year, the USA has

Improved housing and reduced exposure to the disease has meant that malaria has disappeared from the UK, except for rare cases when the disease is brought into the country

Bryan Turner MRPharmS

the disease was brought under control� The last known case of malaria being transmitted in the UK was in 1957� Improved housing and reduced exposure to the disease has meant that malaria has disappeared from the UK, except for rare cases when the disease is brought into the country, such as when a tourist returns from a tropical region with an infection� Provided a quick diagnosis is made, treatment is easy and effective� The question is, could mosquito-borne diseases once again become endemic in the UK? While we already have 30 species of mosquito here, only one can carry Plasmodium� Climate change could mean that other species survive� There have been reports of the urban dwelling Asian Tiger Mosquito in Northern Europe� These can carry dengue fever� Another

reported 8 cases of locally acquired malaria, and there have been 4 cases in Australia� Neither of these countries have been considered to have endemic malaria� If you are planning to visit any country where malaria is endemic, for example Sub-Saharan Africa, India or South-East Asia, then you need to take necessary precautions to protect yourself� Effective anti-malarial tablets are available from pharmacies� You will need to pay for them, as the NHS cannot pay towards your travel costs� Pharmacists can advise you on what you need to take, based on where you are travelling to and your medical history� It is better to avoid catching the disease, than to bring it back with you�

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iscover how (community and business) collaboration can drive climate resilience and mitigation efforts, while benefiting local businesses on their journey to net zero� Join us for this FREE, inspiring and informative conference, brought together by Climate Resilience Centre Worthing (CREW), Transition Town Worthing (TTW) and Green Tides, in partnership with Community Works� Are you a local business owner or employee responsible for driving eco change, and based in Adur, Worthing, or across West Sussex? Or are you a local community organisation?

• Interested in discovering how (community and business) collaboration and shared responsibility can drive climate resilience and mitigation efforts, while benefiting local businesses on their journey to net zero?

• Worried about the costs of transitioning to sustainable practices?

• Want to gain invaluable insights, practical

tips, and ask questions relevant to your organisation? This is your opportunity to ask the experts and book a workshop to suit your interests� Community plays a crucial role in supporting businesses� Together, we can help create a resilient and sustainable future� CONFERENCE AIMS • Bring together community and business to work on climate resilience and mitigation� • Inspire local businesses on their journey to net zero� • Give examples of cost-saving and carbonsaving� • Discuss what the community is doing/can do to support businesses on their journey� • Hear from national and local business leaders on their own journey�

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INSIDE CROSSWORD

CROSSWORD September 2023

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1 Owner (10) 6 Statistics; info (4) 10 A curl or wave in the hair (5) 11 Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla with a meat filling (9) 12 The best of a group or profession (5) 13 Betrayal; treason (9) 14 Attack (7) 16 Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice topped with egg, raw fish or vegetables (5) 19 Mix (5) 20 Room (7) 22 The person responsible for money and accounts in a club, society etc� (9) 26 Ideology (5) 27 1977 American comedy-drama film directed by Woody Allen and winner of four Oscars (5,4) 28 Dense evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers, also called furze and whin (5) 29 Long journey (4) 30 Component of a mixture or compound; e�g� in cooking (10)

1 Extra piece sewn into a garment to form a pouch for carrying things (6) 2 Begin; come from (9) 3 Controlled; silenced (9) 4 Competition; occurrence (5) 5 Large group of instrumentalists who play together as an ensemble (9) 7 Stun (5) 8 Detailed examination of something (8) 9 Bluish-white metallic element with symbol Zn and atomic number 30 15 Doubtful (9) 16 Underwater (9) 17 An extra fee, often as a penalty (9) 18 Conceptual (8) 21 Climb; rise (6) 23 __ Wise, comedy partner of Eric Morecambe from 1941 to 1984 (5) 24 Ooze (4) 25 Common stationery item, used for drawing straight lines and measuring (5)

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INSIDE LOCAL AUTHOR

Jane H. Wood, Author - Stikki the Squirrel

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y name is Jane Wood and I live in Worthing with my husband� We have lived here for 45 happy eventful years, raised our two sons, and now I’m a proud grandmother as well� Even as a young girl I loved reading� However, it wasn’t until I was in my early sixties that the compulsion to write had me reaching for my pen� It was a liberating experience, which came at a crucial time in my life when I needed to channel my thoughts� This simple act enabled me to express my dreams and aspirations in a creative, entertaining way� ‘Stikki the Squirrel’ is my new book which features my own illustrations� A children’s book, for ages 7 years and upwards� “Join Stikki and his sisters, Mollie and Tia as they leave their nest to explore the world around them� Danger, excitement, thrills, and spills make this mischief seeking trio an adventure story that is sure to entertain young children and adults alike�” “A whimsical, heartfelt story of friendship, bravery and love for each other�”

‘Stikki the Squirrel’ is on sale at Waterstones, Worthing� Available from my publisher: www.bookguild.co.uk and other leading bookshop websites� Other books by Jane H� Wood include her award-winning ‘GoldenEars’, a two-part series� A story about wolves, myth and legend� Available from amazon and Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire�

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SHOUT WSK (Street Homeless Outreach Worthing Soup Kitchen) is a small Worthing Charity which started as a soup kitchen, providing food and support to the homeless community over twelve years ago and was self-funded, until 2020� Demand during Covid increased, forcing SHOUT WSK to adapt and register as a charity� Beginning as a food parcel delivery service, a fully operational Food Bank runs from The Lovett Centre in Maybridge Square, Goring-bySea on Saturday afternoons� People can access a food parcel and fresh produce� This service also provides Christmas Hampers with the goods

needed to make a Christmas Dinner, along with gifts for children (chosen by the children via a gift wish tag) in the families they support� Without assistance, all involved would go without� SHOUT WSK is a founder member of the Adur and Worthing Food Poverty Network and second largest provider of food in that group� They run a Community Fridge in Tarring Road on Friday afternoons and, having secured the premises, are eagerly awaiting the opening of their new hub, which will act as a training platform for groups that SHOUT WSK support, as well as tackling food waste - by “Feeding Bellies Not Bins!”

SHOUT WSK plans to run a cafe to cover the overheads (rent, electric, gas) and run an Evening Outreach service for all who are homeless� SHOUT WSK has an allotment growing fresh

We hope you enjoyed reading the details about SHOUT WSK who are the September recipients of the anonymous sponsored charity spot in Inside Publicatons� The aim is to promote a charity that we haven’t already supported� We have boosted the advert to feature in all 7 editions� We had contact from several organsiations for the October slot (next month) and pulled The Treasure Basket Association out of the hat�

produce to supply both the food bank and the café� If you are interested in volunteering, please scan the QR code, or if you would prefer to help them financially, please donate by setting up a small monthly donation - every penny counts!

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INSIDE OUT AND ABOUT

Celebrates Rehearsal Room Launch with Music, Community, and Innovation

Esme Wakeford

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n August 9th, Audioactive on Montague Street hosted an exciting launch party to celebrate the grand opening of their rehearsal rooms� The day felt like a refreshing return to summer, after two weeks of wet weather, with the foyer bathed in a warm orange glow from the setting sun� Arriving around 7pm, I was warmly welcomed at the bar

by Nick Jones, the Centre Manager of Worthing’s Audioactive� The atmosphere was buzzing as groups of people chatted, accompanied by drinks and nibbles� I had a conversation with Zea, who is working with Audioactive while pursuing her Master’s Degree in Music Therapy� Zea shared enthusiastically, “The environment here is truly incredible and the rehearsal rooms are amazing� I love how they’re affordable and accessible to young artists�” Before viewing the rehearsal rooms, we spoke to Ree Melody in their firstfloor meeting room� Ree, the venue manager of Audioactive’s Bottaga Rooms in Brighton and rehearsal room manager, described what’s now available: “We have two rehearsal rooms - room one, a spacious option, and room two, which is slightly smaller… We provide a desk equipped with Bluetooth, USB and SD card functionalities, allowing artists to bring their laptops and software for multitracking�” During the pandemic,

many musicians became accustomed to using whatever devices were available at home� “We want to keep it inclusive and accessible for everyone,” Ree explained, highlighting the way the space maintains a symbiotic relationship both among the artists and within Audioactive� It costs £8-10 per hour to hire a rehearsal studio at Audioactive depending on the time of day which is great value locally� Later, we caught up with Nick in the meeting room� He provided insight into the layout: on the ground floor, there’s a café/bar area; moving further in, a performance space with a stage to host live events� The space isn’t limited

to music� There have been exhibitions, dance classes and even Scalextric car racing� This versatile space is available for public use, with income from hiring the space out contributing to their funding� Nick elaborated, “On the first floor, we have meeting spaces, a recording studio, a Mac suite for music production, and two studios occupied by resident artists on a monthly basis�” The second floor holds the brand new rehearsal rooms� “Across all floors, at different times, we’re open and we have music being made; either by young people from the community or members of the public – a diverse blend of creators,” he added� Josh, a music producer, video/ photographer fulfils the role of business support at Audioactive, managing their social media and scheduling sessions and events� Guiding us to the rehearsal rooms, we were immersed in live music from young talents in both spaces� There was a true sense of comradery and musical freedom� The rooms were spacious with a variety of equipment� Nick and Josh also showed us a huge room filled with Mac workstations for music production and recording, along with an impressive recording studio at the back� Nick highlighted its versatile applications, from advertisements and podcasts to song recording and audiobooks� Josh revealed an upcoming video project aimed at budding videographers� He detailed, “this gives six young filmmakers the opportunity to have their talent nurtured, have access to cameras, to filming equipment, as well as mentorship and software�” The endeavour involves crafting ten music videos over a year for artists on ‘Emerge,’ the talent development program for musicians� To our surprise, Audioactive extends beyond young musicians, encompassing a diverse community seeking creative collaboration� This versatile space fosters both talent and community, a valuable asset to our town�

You can hear our visit to Audioactive on The Worthing Podcast.

Picture courtesy of Josh Tarzi Our opening times will initially be Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm� Email any enquiries via info@audioactive.org.uk • 10% off for local students during holidays • 50% off for all young people currently taking part in workshops • Solo musician discount: £6ph 2-5pm / £8ph 5-10pm

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Between the Blue and Green Film Festival As featured last month, Between the Blue and Green Film Festival is a week-long community event, focusing on the importance of Sustainability & Wellbeing�

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eld at Level 1, there are activities and short film screenings from 9th – 16th September� We have received all of the short films submissions from both local and international talents, and judging is now taking place ready for the evening screening of 14th September, where the top six will be shown� COMPETITION TIME! This month we’re running a competition to win tickets to 2 of the events�

Win 2 tickets for the Short Film Competition screening on 14th September Write up to 200 words on what changes you have made, or are going to make, to support sustainability in your life and your own wellbeing intentions�

EVENTS TAKING PLACE

Email photographs of your entries to: filmfestival@betweentheblueandgreen. co.uk

14th September Short film competition screening

Closing date for both competitions is 5pm on 4th September� The winners of both competitions will be contacted by email on 6th September� The prizes are tickets to the events stated - there is no cash value or alternative prize�

9th September Beach clean & short film 10th September Kids Woodcraft Workshop & short film

15th September Documentary screening with film maker Q&A 16th September Adult Mindfulness Session Family Mindfulness Session

FOR THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE FILM FESTIVAL, WE’D LIKE TO THANK… Win 2 tickets for the Kids Workshop Session on 10th September We’re inviting children up to the age of 12 to finish the featured picture� Let your imagination go wild - colour, glue, write, paint� Anything you like!

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#LETSSUSITOUT

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

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n 2015, world leaders agreed that climate change is a real and undeniable threat to our entire civilisation� The effects are already visible and will be catastrophic, unless we act immediately� You would think that by now the world would have stopped burning fossil fuels, reduced animal and dairy consumption and rewilded, reforested and naturalised every square inch of the planet!

It is difficult to understand the inaction of our nations when we, as living beings, are so vulnerable and easily extinguishable�

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NEXT MONTH 14 LIFE BELOW WATER

October 2023

IS COGNITIVE DISSONANCE THE REAL ENEMY? National media ran more than 10,000 stories this year about Phillip Schofield and very little on climate breakdown and crop losses that threaten our survival� Does our apathetic and petty-minded media play a part in downplaying the consequences of climate inaction?

Famine, war and climate change can seem way off and happening only to people in far away countries, while

nothing in our own lives has changed much� There is plenty of food in the supermarket and we are not on fire� This summer, the UK has avoided a heatwave so far, while Southern Europe swelters in temperatures of up to 45°C� Yet, the 2023 IPCC Report on climate change found that there is a more than 50% chance global temperatures will reach or surpass a 1�5°C increase between 2021 and 2040� Under a highemissions pathway, specifically, the world may hit this threshold even sooner — between 2018 and 2037� According to the Chatham House report, current global climate action is starkly insufficient� Across the world, government plans are way off course for limiting temperature increases to 1�5°C, with gaping chasms between what governments say they will do, the policies being made and the implementation of these policies� Wealthy governments in the Global North have failed to provide $100 billion of climate finance a year they promised to the Global South by 2020� IPCC’s scientists warn that time for

#LETSSUSITOUT adaptation action is rapidly running out because measures will increasingly become ‘constrained and less effective’ as temperatures rise� When countries can no longer adapt to climate change, they will suffer devastating loss and damage due to escalating climate change hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, storms and sea level rise caused by glacier melt� This, in turn, will force millions more to relocate from their homes� The United Nations SDG 13 says “through education, innovation and adherence to our climate commitments, we can make the necessary changes to protect the planet. These changes also provide huge opportunities to modernise our infrastructure which will create new jobs and promote greater prosperity across the globe.”

If national and local governments are not doing enough to protect their citizens, perhaps it is up to communities to come together and prepare� If communities look at predictions, scenarios, mitigation and adaptation, together we can make a difference� There are online tools to help with this, such as flood maps, climate, emissions, weather patterns and food sustainability monitoring tools and reports�

There is plenty of food in the supermarket and we are not on fire

During the First and Second World Wars, the AIDS epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, all global crises, governments responded urgently with both public behavioural interventions and critical structural changes� As citizens working together with local government, we can implement reduced traffic schemes, promote walking, cycling and public transport, grow our own food in gardens, parks, bowling greens and golf courses� We can also reduce meat and dairy consumption� We can learn how to use adaptive practices and grow resilient vegetables and grains, allowing for changes in our seasons, flooding and heatwaves� We can also implement better water capture, storage and usage� Check out Bread for All and Roses too - How we adapt food-growing to more frequent drought and storms, grow without harming soil, pollinators and other wildlife, and without increasing carbon emissions� How we go further

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If national and local governments are not doing enough to protect their citizens, perhaps it is up to communities to come together and prepare. If communities look at predictions, scenarios, mitigation and adaptation, together we can make a difference.

than sustainability and start regenerating the natural world that we depend on� Search “Bread for All and Roses too” on www.eventbrite.co.uk With the threat from sea level rise and flooding, communities can plan ahead, for future evacuations of displaced coastal residents and protect vital infrastructure, such as our hospitals, energy sources and drinking water� We need to reduce consumption� Mending, reusing, upcycling and sharing is already happening in our community through Men in Sheds, The Good Stitch, TTW Repair Café and CREW’s own ‘Stitch It Don’t Ditch It’ sessions twice per month - A creative space where people can embellish, reconstruct and personalise existing clothing� Search “Stitch It Don’t Ditch It” on www. eventbrite.co.uk Together, we can take charge of our own welfare, instead of hoping and waiting for others to do it for us� COMING SOON We are excited to announce an inspiring and informative conference, brought together by Climate Resilience Centre Worthing (CREW), Transition Town Worthing (TTW) and Green Tides, in partnership with Community Works� A community-led conference will deliver ‘From Community to Business: Working Together to Reach Net Zero in the Climate Emergency’, which demonstrates how, as a community, we can come together to inspire change beyond government policies� If you are a local business and interested in how collaboration and shared responsibility can drive climate resilience and mitigation efforts, but worried about the costs of transitioning to sustainable practices, join us for real-world examples of innovation and success stories from organisations that have already made significant progress in reducing their carbon footprint, and cost savings� https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ working-together-to-reach-net-zerocommunity-conference-registration680027369167?aff=oddtdtcreator

NEW! How to make your own Eco Cleaning Products.

Bookable through The Green Boutique’s website: https:// thegreenboutique.co.uk/products/copy-of-make-yourown-natural-zero-waste-cleaning-products-worhtingworkshop OPEN-MINDED MIC NIGHT An evening of rebellious raps, irrepressible rants, mindful meditation, soulful earth songs, profound poetry, tranceinducing instruments, climate comedy, subversive bingo and more� This event gives local environmentally-concerned performers the space to entertain, provoke thought, let off steam and build community� Bookable via crew.eventbrite.com CREW ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP THE FOLLOWING TEAMS: Outreach (Stall Coordination) & Events Promotion� Contact: trustees@worthingcrew.co.uk CREW offers talks on sustainability and climate change to schools, colleges and universities� Get in touch if you or your educational organisation are interested� For general enquiries, email: info@worthingcrew.co.uk Amberlouise Everitt Chair, CoFounder & Events Coordinator Charity no: 1198526 www.worthingcrew.co.uk We are asking for your help to ensure our climate centre has a sense of security & 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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INSIDE LOCAL FESTIVALS 10:00 September 9 until 17:00 September 10 chance to present their signature dishes, drawing attention to their commitment to quality ingredients and culinary expertise� This exposure not only increases footfall to their businesses but also strengthens their position as culinary ambassadors of the town� From craft breweries to artisan wineries and distilleries, local alcohol production showcases the creativity and passion of the community’s makers and enthusiasts� SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICAL PRACTICES: One of the festival’s key goals is to promote sustainability and ethical practices and the festival supports environmentally conscious initiatives like encouraging plastic free practices� This year, local businesses are encouraged to adopt sustainable practices, including waste reduction, composting, and eco-friendly packaging� We are working in collaboration with Worthing Borough Council to promote food waste collection, and will have dedicated spaces at the site to enable this� This collective effort highlights Worthing’s commitment to preserving its natural beauty and fostering a more sustainable future�

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he upcoming Worthing Food and Drink Festival, organised by Worthing Business Improvement District (BID), is set to not only tantalise taste buds but also champion the spirit of community and support for local businesses� As the festival gears up for another memorable edition, the BID have placed a strong emphasis on showcasing the diverse flavours and culinary talents that lie at the heart of the Worthing area� With a spotlight on local businesses, this year’s event promises to be a celebration of culinary excellence and a platform for the town’s artisans and restaurateurs to shine� The Worthing Food and Drink Festival 2023 is more than just a gathering of food enthusiasts; it is a

FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION: The Worthing Food and Drink Festival 2023 fosters a sense of community connection, with local stepping stone for budding foodie entrepreneurs� Local restaurateurs and street food vendors will be given a great opportunity to showcase their creativity� The festival’s diverse audience provides an ideal testing ground for these entrepreneurs to experiment with innovative dishes and receive direct feedback from visitors, helping them refine their offerings and build a loyal customer base� ELEVATING LOCAL CHEFS, SPIRIT MAKERS AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS: In addition to providing a platform for up-and-coming talents, the festival aims to elevate established local chefs and food establishments� Food businesses in the Worthing area will have the

businesses coming together to collaborate and celebrate their shared passion for food and drink� This spirit of camaraderie extends beyond the festival, as partnerships formed during the event often lead to ongoing collaborations and support among businesses throughout the year� The festival, therefore, acts as a catalyst for building lasting relationships and a thriving local food ecosystem� SO: As the countdown to the Worthing Food and Drink Festival 2023 begins, excitement builds not only for the food and drink offerings but also for the celebration of local businesses and their contributions to the town’s food and drink landscape� By providing a platform for local artisans, restaurateurs, and chefs to shine, the festival not only stimulates economic growth but also fosters a sense of community pride� As visitors indulge in the culinary wonders of Worthing, they play an essential role in supporting and sustaining the town’s thriving local food scene�

Pick up your map from the Worthing Food and Drinks Tent to help you explore the offerings throughout the town centre

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GreenDreams Festival 2023

The GreenDreams Community Food & Greenspaces Festival has become an annual event in the calendar for Worthing and Adur, returning for its 7th year in 2023�

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ffering something different, this event is designed and led by community-based groups and organisations� This brings together a wide variety of community and social enterprise groups involved in food projects, small-scale local food production and greenspace initiatives from both districts� The event team aims to highlight the importance of food and green spaces for wellbeing and community resilience�

Bringing together a wide variety of local community and social enterprise groups, small scale local food producers and greenspace initiatives from both Adur and Worthing.

They also endorse the global ‘reduce, re-use and recycle’ approach supported by governments, health bodies, and environmental agencies across the globe� This year’s festival is taking place on Sunday 17th September and is once again being hosted in the beautiful, award winning grounds of Field Place Manor House & Barns� From stalls offering heaps of locally grown food and produce for you to try and buy, to lots of fun and exciting

workshops and activities for all the family and so much more� There’s something for everyone, and entry is free� There will be loads of fun sessions happening throughout the day, including an Audioactive stage and workshops, ukulele workshops, mini cross-stitch, hair braiding, foraging, visible clothes mending, environmental awareness activities, food workshops and so much more� There will also be local beer and gin available on the day� So, why not pop along to the site at The Boulevard, Worthing, and see for yourself?

Gates are open for visitors between 10:30am and 4pm� Everyone is welcome along and encouraged to get involved� You’ll be able to get a taste of locally produced foods, drinks, crafts and more, as well as partaking in all the fun activities� There will be a host of local talent on show, kicking off with a feel-good choir, with entertainment from folk to hip-hop, from rap to romance, and a singing chef!

This event provides a brilliant opportunity to find out what’s going on in your local community and how you could get involved with lots of different local groups�

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INSIDE OUT AND ABOUT

Findon Sheep Fair from Above

We Speak to the Organisers of Findon Sheep Fair Esme Wakeford FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL Nepcote Green, Findon Village Saturday 9th September Festivities commence on Friday Night with a funfair on the green and Barn Dance in the marquee FREE ADMISSION (Car Parking £5 – cash only)

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he annual Findon Sheep Fair is held every September on Nepcote Green� It is a local treasure, thanks to all the dedicated organisers� From varied sheep exhibits, a nostalgic funfair and market stalls during the day, to barndancing and live music in the marquee under the stars� Reflecting on personal memories of it, a yearly tradition for me included staying at my grandmother’s nearby, enjoying it all with my cousins, and sneaking back to her house a little past our curfew!

Organising the Sheep Fair is a monumental task, and this year, I spoke with the event’s coordinators� Richard Bell answers some of the questions I had in mind� HOW DID THE SHEEP FAIR START? The sheep fair goes back a long way� An annual three-day fair was allowed by Royal Charter in Findon, as long ago as 1261� The Sheep Fair proper was started sometime before 1785� Previously, the sheep were sold through private deals and the first auction sales started in 1896� From 1925, sheep were driven in large flocks over the Downs to Steyning railway station for delivery, but this stopped when the Steyning line was closed in the 1960s� Gradually, lorries took over and sheep were no longer delivered on foot

in the traditional way� In 1940, the fair was moved by order of the War Office� It was transported by the traction engines of the Harris Fun-Fair to West Grinstead� Findon Villagers would stand in their gateways as the flocks of sheep would be walked along the roads after being driven down from the fields on the Downs around Cissbury, where they had spent the night� HOW ARE THE SHEEP PRESENTED NOW? As a result of the regulations imposed following the Foot and Mouth outbreak in 2001, it is no longer possible to hold sheep auctions at Findon, bringing to an end a tradition which had lasted over 200 years� Since then, the Sheep Fair has evolved into a Sheep Judging Show (like a Crufts for Sheep) attracting up to 300 sheep from many farms (over 50 this year) across the South of England� WHAT KINDS OF SHEEP WILL BE SHOWCASED? There are over 60 breeds of sheep across the UK, and Findon have proudly exhibited over 35 of them, including several rare breeds� This year, there will be a breed not exhibited before called an Ouessant, which originated from an island in Brittany of the same name� They claim to be the smallest naturally occurring breed of sheep in the world� Alongside the smallest

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Over 50 farms this year will bring their sheep past years was a show where shepherds used to get their work for the next 12 months, looking to increase their wages� Country shows have always been a day out for farmers and shepherds, where they would meet and chat about their year and experiences� breed, you will also be able to see arguably the cutest breed: the Valais Blacknose� They have been present at the last 3 sheep fairs and a proved to be a popular attraction for visitors� HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PLAN EACH SHEEP FAIR? Once the sheep fair has finished, preparations are already under way for the following year’s show� Apart from carrying out a review of the event, taking on board feedback from volunteers, visitors and participants, we need to make sure attractions are booked well in advance for the following year� Although the Sheep Fair Committee work all year round, the event would not be able to take place without a team of over 100 volunteers, as well as local businesses, organisations and individuals who generously provide sponsorship�

Harris’s Old Tyme Amusements

Presence of over 6,000 visitors on the day provides extra custom for the local pubs, restaurants, cafés

WHAT CAN VISITORS EXPECT TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE AT THE SHEEP FAIR THIS YEAR? As well as the sheep judging competition, there is a funfair provided by Harris’s Old Tyme Amusements who have supported the fair for many years� There are also food stalls, local crafts, pony rides and a beer tent� Attractions in the main arena this year include Birds of Prey, a Farmyard Circus, and a Camel demonstration� THE FAIR TAKES PLACE IN THE MONTH OF HARVEST FESTIVAL. HOW DOES THIS HELP LOCAL FARMERS?

By September, most of the harvest is in and the farmers then concentrate on their flocks by buying rams and selling any surplus ewes and lambs� The sheep fair in

HOW DOES THE FAIR SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES? Although the sheep fair is unable to support local businesses directly, the presence of over 6,000 visitors on the day provides extra custom for the local pubs, restaurants, cafés, as well as other shops in the village� All our local sponsors are provided publicity through the sheep fair website and programme� Also, after each sheep fair, any surplus funds are distributed to worthwhile causes in the village� ARE THERE ANY INITIATIVES OR EFFORTS IN PLACE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY? The committee are always investigating ways to cut out plastic which is ongoing� This year for the first time there is a provision for secure bicycle racking to encourage some visitors to leave their cars at home� The Sheep Fair is a wonderful event that many look forward to each year, with its dedication of volunteers, local businesses and sponsors fuelling the magic of the fair… No wonder it takes a whole year to organise! Liana and I are certainly looking forward to the sheep fair this year� We have a stand there, so don’t hesitate to come and say hi� Images courtesy of Findon Sheep Fair.

Entertainment from previous years

For more information and to see the programme, head to their website: https://findonsheepfair.co.uk/

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INSIDE LOCAL HISTORY

Findon Sheep Fair,

past and present

Findon Sheep Fair, elevated view

Sheep were an essential part of the South Downs economy in medieval times, and it is known that fairs go back as least as far: it seems fairly certain that Findon Fair is considerably older than the historical record suggests�

Chris Hare

Pictures courtesy of the Garland Collection, West Sussex Record Office.

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ntil recent times, the fair was always held on 14th September (now it is held on the second Saturday in September)� Traditionally, in England, fairs were often held in the run-up to Michaelmas, celebrated on 29th September� The old folk song, ‘The Jolly Waggoners,’ recalls the anticipation with which working men looked forward to the season of country fairs: “Now Michaelmas is coming/ what pleasures we shall see/ the chaff before the wind me lads/ we’ll spend our money free/ and every lad shall take his lass/ and he’ll have her on his knee�” This verse reminds us that fairs like the one at Findon were not just on occasions for commercial transactions to take place

– the buying and selling of livestock – but an opportunity to meet old friends and have a good time� During Findon Fair, or ‘Findon Great Fair,’ as it became known in the nineteenth century, one of the cottages overlooking Nepcote Green would become a ‘bough house,’ that is a property allowed an occasional license to sell strong liquor� There would be music and there would be song, and men and women would be able to enjoy each other’s company in a way not possible at other times of the year� In 1940, a retired South Downs farmer, Lawrence Graburn of Wepham, began to write a journal, recording his memories of a country life, stretching back to his boyhood in the 1880s and 90s� Extracts from his journal were later

LOCAL HISTORY INSIDE 21 published in the West Sussex Gazette under the pen name, ‘Newall Duke,’ right up until Graburn’s death in 1965� In one article, first published on 10th September 1953, Graburn recalled how the sheep fair at Findon had changed in his lifetime – “If an old farmer, who last saw Findon Fair in 1898, could see it as it is today, he would, I think, notice three things in particular� First the auctioneer, who did not appear until several years after this date� Secondly, the various breeds of sheep; it was Southdowns only at that time� And thirdly, the large double-deck transport vans used to take the animals from the fair� All the sheep, except the rams, walked to the fair in 1898, some taking two days to get there� The rams in most cases arrived in Sussex wagons, with hurdles round them�” Now, things have changed again at Findon Fair� When I first attended in 1987, there were still the large transports for the sheep, there was still an auctioneer, and there were still hundreds, if not thousands of sheep for sale� At that time, I knew Jim Booker who, in 1927, drove sheep along what is now the A280, Long Furlong Road, from Clapham and Patching to Findon Fair� The increase in cars on the roads meant this ancient tradition came to an end in that year� Jim proudly showed me a photograph of himself as a young man with his mate, herding the sheep along what is now a very busy main road� Today, the sheep at Findon Fair are for exhibition only, and the old wooden ‘wattle’ fences are no longer used to pen large flocks and are no longer in the Wattle House on Nepcote Green, which was built for the sole purpose of storing them between fairs� In his article, Graburn explains how sheep were sold before the arrival of the professional auctioneer – “[the farmer or shepherd from 1898], would not fail to remember the hush and quietness when the fair began� Farmers looking at lambs would ask in a whisper what the owner was going to take for his best� Many farmers had no idea what to ask until some were sold, the first lots fixing the price� A dealer would say, ‘Good morning� Mr ----, what are you asking for your 100 wether lambs?’, the farmer replying, ’44 shillings apiece,’ The dealer would answer as he walked away, “You haven’t been to any fairs this summer, I can see� I’ll come round and see you later in the day, when you are more educated�’” “The big flockmasters sold their lambs and ewes 100 in a pen; it is now never more than 50� When the first deal was made, a shout would go up, ‘sold again’, and there was quite a rush to see the sheep, and find out the price they had made� This was

Findon Sheep Fair, shepherd and old farmer

Shepherds, young woman, a wagon

Findon Sheep Fair, shepherd with crook sitting on wattle accompanied by a shrill whistle from an engine in the pleasure fair…”

It was the ‘pleasure fair’ that the younger men in particular looked forward to – for them, it was their equivalent of a young person today going to a music festival – an opportunity to have a really good time with friends, to drink, and to find female company� It was a sad day if this opportunity was taken away from them, as was the case on one occasion, recalled

by Graburn in his article� Farmer Charles

Duke of Lee Farm had done very well at the fair, selling hundreds of sheep for a much higher price than he expected� He was just about to mount his horse and ride back to Lee Farm, leaving his shepherds and farm labourers to enjoy the pleasure fair, when an Irishman (people really did come long distances to be at Findon Fair) offered to sell Duke “a good lot of heifer cows” for a very low price� Duke managed to bargain and get an even lower offer, so low in fact, that some people at the fair decided the heifers must have been stolen� What was good news for Charles Duke, was bad news for his team of young farm workers, as Graburn noted: “The deal was a disappointment to Mr Duke’s shepherds and boys when he found them at the fair, because they had to leave and drive the calves back to Lee Farm� The pleasure fair was kept up until late hours� People came in from the surrounding villages to spend the evening�” Graburn also mentions the unease with which the old shepherds viewed the introduction of different breeds of sheep to the South Downs farms� For these old-timers ‘Southdowns’ were the only true sheep, and all other breeds were dismissively referred to as ‘wild sheep�’ Today, sheep on the Downs are only a small fraction of those that could have been counted in Graburn’s day, and very few of these are Southdowns (the Southdown variety produced the best quality meat and wool, but the ewes only gave birth - on average - to two lambs at a time; whereas the typical sheep seen on the Downs today give birth to four live lambs, and are therefore more economic for the farmer)� As the South Downs adapted to modern ways of farming after the First World War, with mechanisation and diversification being the order of the day, most people still imagined that, whatever changes took place, the South Downs themselves would remain dominated by flocks of sheep, with the experienced shepherd ‘folding them in’ behind wattle pens at night� The naturalist, W�H�Hudson, writing at that time, asserted, “The solitary shepherd with his dog at his feet will doubtless stand watching his flock on the hillside for some thousands of years to come�” Within a generation of Hudson writing those words, the flocks and the shepherds were in sharp decline, and today are little more than the stuff of romantic whimsy, remembered only by the very oldest of our country men and women� A ‘then and now’ slideshow of Findon Sheep Fair across the decades, with the ancient folk song ‘Rosebuds in June’ being sung to accompany the old and new photographs can be found at www.southdownsgenerations.org.uk

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INSIDE SPORTS

Climate Change

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application to Worthing Community Here at Worthing Football Club, we are keen to promote an WORTHING FOOTBALL CLUB Chest to fund two workshops for young environmentally friendly approach, exploring different ways we people, to01903 be hosted at our Club run venue@ CALL 233444 ORand EMAIL can get involved� So, when we heard that “Football for Future” by the education team at FFF� We were (FFF) were looking to do some work in Worthing, we were keen delighted to receive the grant funding, and we ran the workshops on two days to join forces with them� FFF is a team of climate experts and for local secondary school-age young sustainability leaders that empower people and organisations people� The sessions included providing Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, spe across football with the tools they need to respond to the climate information around Climate Change and or wakes OUR CLUBthinking BAR about has the capacity for 120 people. the what might happen crisis� self-contained venue a long bar offering many drink o onwith a practical level, based on their own Looking back over previous seasons, screens for your picture experiences: If they were involved with nitially, we wondered how this showcase or videos and wc facilitie we could certainly think of a number a football match, how would a ‘normal’ connection might work: how could Our resident catererday canbeprepare your BUFFET you can br of games that have been cancelled at affected by excessive heat oror very playing and supporting football or

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running a football club link to Climate Change? What improvements might be possible? FFF (a non-profit organisation building an environmentally sustainable culture in football) explained that in their view: “Climate change is the defining issue of our generation, and the future of football is affected too� We are already seeing major tournaments being rearranged due to extreme temperatures, floods and air pollution, and this is a trend that is looking to increase globally� Football is the most powerful social phenomenon in the world, so working with these young people to discuss how the football industry can tackle this problem to save their favourite sport is a great way to approach this topic with a fresh and positive outlook�”

short notice, including waterlogged grass and frozen pitches� Locally, at Worthing FC over the last two years, we have experienced serious damage due to high winds blowing down marquees, damaging ball stop netting, and ripping advertising hoardings� Additionally, we’ve had some matches played in very hot conditions, requiring stops in games to allow players to re-hydrate� Last summer, one of the players collapsed due to the heat, fortunately recovering quickly once they had cooled down� With news reports saying that these types of extreme weather will be happening more frequently, it’s evident that we all have a role to play, particularly in raising awareness of these issues� Together with FFF, we worked on an

For more information about FFF, their website is: www.footballforfuture.org

bad weather? They were then asked to create a presentation that would persuade a panel of representatives of the Football Club to take action on Climate Change� FFF reported that they enjoyed working with the young people at Worthing FC: the education team were “blown away by their pre-existing knowledge of climate change, passion for sustainability, and their ability to apply it to their favourite sport�” The presentations were thoughtprovoking, and it was great to see that the groups had worked well together to create their ‘case’� A number of ideas, including ways to encourage recycling on match days and the reuse of football kits, were taken away by the panel for future discussion�

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@WORTHINGETHNOGRAPHIC

Urgent Action Needs Warriors! (and timid worriers, too) me - but everyone around the fire is committed in some way to the work of combatting climate change� Everybody’s friendly and not there to judge� Later, 30 of us are sitting in a tent� We’re here to listen to each other� Everyone gets 3 minutes to speak - uninterrupted - and to be heard attentively and respectfully� And everyone spends 22 minutes listening to others speak, giving full attention� We’re here because the movement for change has different kinds of people in it, which naturally can bring factions, disputes� There are vegans at odds with those who favour meat-eating within regenerative farming systems; proponents of hydroelectric power come up against those who oppose it; and there’s a small group of women here who feel unable to recognise the truth and validity of queer and transfolk’s experiences�

“You go and speak to them - you’re braver than me”.

Yeah, but I’m wearing this fleece - it’s polyester. Man-made, artificial.

God knows where and how it was produced.

“Look, half of us came here in vans. Even the activists use petrol vans.

I reckon they won’t care about your fleece”.

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e’re at Green Gathering� All the usual festival vibes: music, street food, beer, rain and mud� But here, there’s also green activists offering education and inspiration� I’m feeling like (knowing that) I don’t do enough; I fear that I’m not ‘green’ enough to engage with people whose commitment is stronger� I eat an excellent curry, fill my steel cup with local cider, and sit timidly by the ‘radical flank’ fire� After an hour, I’ve had beautiful conversations with several people� The London schoolteacher, the old hippie van dweller and the full-time Welsh activist here could hardly be more different from each other - or from

A GREY-HAIRED ELDER SPEAKS: Whenever I see these kinds of disagreements turning into actual social divisions, I ask: why this issue, why now? Who is benefitting from us being turned against each other? Who would have something to lose if we united and worked together?

Those of us who remember the 1970s, the 80s - and every moment since - take a moment to remember the arguments and divisions we have witnessed (and sometimes been part of)� The climate crisis is an issue that hits every one of us and makes it important that we find ways of working across our divisions, for the sake of our planet� Back home and feeling braver, I drop in to find that Worthing’s CREW centre acts as host to a similarly broad mix of folk� Turns out that van-driving fleecewearing climate worriers who aren’t perfect do have a voice and a place in this movement for change� You can learn about non-violent protest and join radical actions if you want; you can respect your own comfort level by taking part in some small local actions or just making a few changes at home� It all helps and it’s all welcomed� And it’s all getting very urgent�

Caroline Osella writes @ www.worthingethnographic.com/

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association Update ARTISAN MARKETS Thanks to everyone who came along to our July market, the rain held off at least until late morning! September’s market will be Sunday 24th, 9:30am to 1:30pm, at our usual venue, Lime Tree Surgery car park (Lime Tree Avenue)� If you haven’t been to one of our enjoyable and relaxed markets before, do come along� A great place to bring visiting friends and family!

ANNOUNCING OUR 27TH OCTOBER CONCERT! At FVRA, we are busy planning a great concert at Vale School, featuring both the Brighton Big Band and the Rock Choir� These both provide excellent and enjoyable performances� Watch our website and emails etc� for more information, but do put the date: Friday 27th October (7:30pm) in your diary�

CHRISTMAS IS COMING….

Another essential date to note is our 2023 Christmas Extravaganza and Market on Thursday 7th December at King’s Parade, from 4:30pm� Last year’s Christmas event was very popular and we’ll be working hard to ensure this year’s Extravaganza will be enjoyable for all� FVRA MEMBERSHIP Surprisingly, around 75% of Valley residents are NOT current members of FVRA� We need you! See our website: www�fvra�org�uk to join via the Charities Aid Foundation, or pick up a form at the Library on Lime Tree Avenue� Membership is just £5 per annum (£3 for single-person households)� If you’re not sure if your membership is up to date, do email us at membership@fvra�org�uk or ask at the monthly market�

Is your child starting school in September 2024?

Vale School, situated in Findon Valley on the edge of the South Downs National Park, are hosting tours for parents and carers who have children starting school in September 2024.

Come and see our excellent facilities and our wonderful children.

Contact the school to book a place 01903 872322 office@valeschool.org

To find our more about our school visit valeschool.org

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INSIDE EVENTS

Mystics, Magicians, and Visionaries talk by Chris Hare

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ollowing on from his popular talk on the magical and mystical in local history during the Worthing Heritage Festival, Chris Hare continues his theme by looking at the mystics and visionaries who lived in West Sussex during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries� Taking place at the Sidney Walter Centre, Sussex Road, Worthing, he will discuss Mary Godwin having to contend with the brooding and brilliant Shelley family of Worthing and Horsham into which she married, that both inspired and oppressed her� William Blake, who was visited by angels at Felpham and witnessed a fairy funeral� Hilaire Belloc, who was ever present to the mystical power of both land, sea, and rivers, and drew much of his inspiration in his Sussex home� Lucy Broadwood, the celebrated folk song collector, who recorded premonitions throughout her life, and, like Belloc, dreaded the impact of the technological world on the spiritual one� Chris will also consider the lives of Vera Pragnell, whose ‘back-to-the-land’ community thrived at Heath Common in the 1920s, and Victor Neuburg, the former acolyte of Aleister Crowley, who published Pragnell’s memoir from his Vine Press at Steyning�

On Saturday, 16 September at The Sidney Walter Centre� Cost: £8�30 (including booking fee)� And here is the Eventbrite link: www.eventbrite.com/e/mystics-magicians-and-visionaries-tickets-668132411027

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FEST 2023

23rd september

BROADWATER GREEN 12 NOON - 10PM

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St� Andrew’s Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday in term time from 1:15pm - 2:45pm in the Old Palace, Glebe Rd� BN14 7PF - everyone is welcome� We return on 13th Sept� Ring Jan on 07501 348176 before first attendance�

UPCOMING EVENTS

HIG H DO W N ROT ARY E VEN TS

St Andrew’s Baby & Toddler Group

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK, MARKET STALLS, FUNFAIR, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES & MUCH MORE

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To book a workshop, go to crew�eventbrite�com STITCH IT, DON’T DITCH IT! A clothes recycling and mending workshop for Sat 2 Sept 1-4pm sustainable, environmental reasons + celebration Sat 16 Sept 1-4pm of our bodies and style� Bring along any clothing, Sat 7 Oct 1-4pm fabric and embellishments and get creative!

Fortnightly� BREAD FOR ALL AND ROSES TOO With Breathing Spaces Wed 11 Oct 7-9pm A monthly ‘Garden Club’ for anyone interested in Wed 8 Nov 7-9pm growing food and flowers in Wed 13 Dec 7-9pm a climate, nature and cost of living crisis� WOULD I BENEFIT FROM SOLAR PANELS? With Solar Expert David Cracknell Sat 9 Sept 10am-4pm A ‘free drop in’ independant consultation to find Sat 14 Oct 10am-4pm out whether you would benefit from Solar Panels being fitted to your home� MOBILISING WASTE A mobile-making workshop using discarded plastic bottles and nontoxic paint in relation to Gil Mualem-Doran exhibition Interweaving Spaces at Worthing Museum (from 12th August to 5th Nov)�

Sat 26 Aug 3-5pm

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adars animal rescue cares for a range of domestic pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals� In the majority of cases, the animals are housed either at the Charity’s Rehoming Centre in Ferring, or at a local boarding kennels until they can be found their forever homes� Whilst the majority of animals settle well in kennels, some dogs benefit more from being looked after on a personal basis in a home setting� This could include older dogs, very young dogs, or some who require a little additional TLC� By providing a temporary foster home for a dog that is awaiting adoption, you will not only be making a real difference to that animal’s life, but you will also be freeing up space in the kennels for another dog in need of help� During the time that the dog is with you, Wadars will cover the costs and provide you with everything you need, including its food, bedding, toys, and any veterinary care that might be required� All dog fosterers must be aged 18 years or over and either have their own garden, or easy access to outside space� Foster placements can range from a few days to a few months� As well as generally caring for the dog, you would need to take it for regular walks, complete some simple paperwork, and to take the dog along to any necessary veterinary appointments� The Wadars Team will be on hand to support you and give advice if you have any questions along the way� Previous experience isn’t essential, but for some of the dogs it would certainly help� Unfortunately, Wadars is currently unable to place foster dogs into homes with other pets or children under 12 years of age�

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20th October

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9 artists, 4 hours, 3 sitters, and one winner!

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YOU Group On Tuesday September 19th at 2:30pm, Active Worthing (Specialist Health Instructors) will give advice and support on the benefits of staying active and managing long term health conditions, disabilities or injuries for all ages� Further details from the Parish Office:01903 268109 or email:theoffice@stsymphorians.co.uk

A smooth dry gin distilled in Worthing Visit our shop in the Guildbourne Centre or our Gin Van on Worthing sea front opp the Travelodge serving G&T’s We have a great range of luxury gift box ideas.

More info www.worthinggin.co.uk

• Garden Maintenance • Painting & Decorating • External Painting • Home Repairs

Call Ian Slater on 07825 211228 or email ian@topglassdg.co.uk

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Only 200 Tickets available at £10.00 from www.seetickets.com

Looking after each customer from first contact to installation.

Doors open at 4.30pm

• 24/7 Emergency Callout • Garage & Shed Clearance

Call Harold - 07475 438788 www.ultihandyman.com

SUNDAY CONCERT – Sunday 17th September 2.30pm Stephen Austin plays Featuring popular light music, marches and waltzes and music from the shows

THE Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ Admission £15.00 Booking online or phone the box office on 01903 206206.

Bar open for refreshments from 1.30pm, Hall access from 2.00 pm.

Event promoted by The Sussex Theatre Organ Trust, registered charity 281001. Tickets may be purchased on the door or from our ticket

agent Worthing Theatres & Museum through their box office (01903 206206) and online at wtm.uk. WTM acts as the commercial agent on behalf of the promoter and producer of this event.

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Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery

Motoring Matters Tour Saturday 2nd September 2023 at 11:00am “My mum who has Alzheimer’s absolutely loves these sessions – it’s a wonderful activity that we can do together and she really comes alive.”

Our September tour at Broadwater Cemetery is entitled ‘Motoring Matters’� This may sound as if it would only appeal to petrol heads, yet the names and lives of those included - Hillman, Ford, and Ferrari – are just some of the surnames of those buried there� Others have a motoring connection in their names, such as Driver and Brake� One grave carries Latin ‘Fiat lux’ (‘let there be light’)� Also included are those with more direct links to car-related stories, such as the Warne and Jay families, who played a prominent part in Worthing’s motoring heritage� Our tour starts at 11am by the chapels of Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery in South Farm Road� Refreshments available for a small donation�

Supported by:

Love to Move and time to chat Love to Move is a fun, age and dementia friendly seated movement programme to music. It is suited to older adults, those living with dementia, MS and Parkinson’s and their carers. Delivered by British Gymnastics’ Love to Move coaches. There will be a nominal charge.

After the class, there will be refreshments and time to chat.

Wednesdays 11.15 – 12.15pm Heene Community Centre, Worthing BN11 4PL To book your seat please contact: anna.c.shaw@icloud.com

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50/50 Ballroom and Sequence Dancing

The Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ With live music played on the Wurlitzer Organ by Michael Wooldridge Admission £13.00 to include tea or coffee and cake during the interval. Advance booking is strongly recommended either online or phone the box office on 01903 206206.

Bar open for refreshments from 12.30pm, Dance Hall access from 1.30 pm.

Event promoted by The Sussex Theatre Organ Trust, registered charity 281001. Tickets may be purchased on the door or from our ticket

agent Worthing Theatres & Museum through their box office (01903 206206) and online at wtm.uk. WTM acts as the commercial agent on behalf of the promoter and producer of this event.

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Do you know any young people struggling to overcome roadblocks in their lives?

The Starr Trust Charity is now open for applications from young people…

T

he Trust was founded in 2008 by local businessman, Rob Starr, to support young people by removing roadblocks to help them succeed and thrive in whatever they put their minds to� The Starr Trust support individuals and groups by awarding financial grants, sharing connections and encouraging success� This year, the charity will celebrate its 15th Birthday and are proud to have supported over 4,500 young people to date� Rob Starr, Chairman of the Starr Trust said: “Regardless of talent, we are looking to develop young people in our community to be the very best they can be and achieve their untapped potential� We are looking for young people who see an opportunity for personal development, but would be unable to move forward without our help� Starr Trust Awards are not about what you are now, but who you could become�” Meet One of Our Young Starrs: Bramble�

Bramble, from Brighton, was selected to represent Team GB&NI at the World Transplant Games in Perth, but was unable to afford the costs� The Starr Trust awarded Bramble the funds to pursue his dream� Bramble says: “I’ve had a liver transplant and a range of other life-threatening illnesses throughout my life, one of them being PTLD (post-transplant cancer) and obviously I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the people around me and none more important to my survival than my mum, who is actually my liver donor� Despite this, I still hold two world records at the World Transplant Games from 2019 and I continue to get better and train, I strive to improve at my sport and give hope to other transplant recipients who are less fortunate than me; however, I wouldn’t be able to do that if it wasn’t for the Starr Trust� Going to Perth this year to compete on Team GB was next level amazing�”

Bramble has just competed in the World Transplant Games 2023 in Perth and placed Gold in the Men’s 100m, Bronze in the 200m and Gold on Mens 4x100m relay where his team took the Transplant Games World Record!

For guidance about the kinds of applications funded, please visit: www.starrtrust.org/apply If you are unsure whether or not you qualify for an award, please contact the awards team: awards@starrtrust.com For more information about the Starr Trust and how to get involved in supporting the charity, please visit their website: www.starrtrust.com

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Donate

to our shops!

Give your unwanted items a new lease of life

We are always grateful for good quality furniture, bric-a-brac, jewellery, clothing and toys Donate to our Superstore donation centres with parking The Greenhouse

We can collect your furniture and large volume donations

Meadow Road, East Worthing BN11 2SA

Call 01903 205303

Woods Way

Littlehampton

Duke Street, Littlehampton BN17 6EU Woods Way, Goring BN12 4QY

For more shop locations in your area visit www.guildcare.org Guild Care is Worthing’s leading social care charity. We aim to reduce isolation and social stigma among older people, those living with dementia and people with learning disabilities Volunteers welcome, email us today at volunteering@guildcare.org Guild Care is a registered charity, number 1044658

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Max Webber

Following in his father’s footsteps, Max started at HD Tribe in 1982 and from working up through the Company, this year will be Max’s 40th year. Upholding the family tradition, Max’s son Stephen also works in the business and is starting to take hold of the reins. As well as being a keen motorcyclist, when not spending time with his four grandchildren, Max enjoys walking around the various coastal paths of the UK as well as ‘bagging’ the occasional Munro in Scotland.

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