Inside Cissbury, Issue 23, December 2023 by insidecommunity

DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE 23

CISSBURY

FESTIVE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN

THE REAL REPAIR SHOP CLUTTER; THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

COVERING FINDON VILLAGE, VALLEY AND HIGH SALVINGTON

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CONTENTS INSIDE ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ 3 Welcome So here we are at the of the year already!! I hope you like our Christmas Cheer on the front cover. It wasn’t until Russ Iden (Illustrator) sent me the image, that I could fully appreciate how many people are involved with these publications....and most of them are voluntary! Next month will be the last in our series of themes around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. So, the question is...what would you like us to feature in your editions of INSIDE? In addition to email and calling us, you can now post mail to us, as we have included a postal address on our contact details on p30. I hope you have a wonderful festive period, and that everyone stays safe and warm. Keep in touch! Liana :)

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@WORTHINGETHNOGRAPHIC Small-time Justice �� 8 COMMUNITY Join Boom Community Bank �� 9 Countdown is on for Chatsmore Farm Public Inquiry �� 10 Additional Parking Provision Clears Way for Grafton Site Redevelopment �� 10 Findon Valley Residents’ Association Update for December �� 11 SPORT The Walking Class Heroes �� 12 Thunder off the Mark in the League �� 13 Worthing Rugby Football Club ��28 LOCAL HISTORY A Civil War Christmas �� 14 #LETSUSITOUT Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions �� 16 THE REAL REPAIR SHOP Clutter; the Gift that Keeps on Giving! �� 18 CHARITY Brushing Boundaries ��20 Brightening Hearts and Spirits ��24 CROSSWORDS �� 21

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Keeping Well in Winter We all know that the cold and damp weather in winter time is bad for our health. For those of us at risk, it could lead to increased blood pressure and a higher likelihood of heart attacks or strokes. Anyone can be susceptible to a fall in icy weather. Any of these can mean an unwelcomed trip to A&E, and perhaps a stay in hospital. Besides doing all you can to stay warm, the best thing you can do to keep healthy is get yourself vaccinated. Both Flu and Covid can make you seriously ill, and can be a risk to life. Eligible groups for NHS vaccinations include everyone over 65 yrs, anyone

who is pregnant, and people with certain health conditions. Additionally, some groups of children are included, and a nasal spray ﬂu vaccine is available for those of school age. Also, if you are over 65 or have certain health conditions, you are likely to be asked to come forward for a pneumonia vaccine. Already, those of us at risk will be receiving notifications from their surgery, urging us to make an appointment to get vaccinated. Everyone should take up the offer. Many pharmacies are also able to administer vaccinations, and this can be more convenient for some.

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Winter brings health risks that signal the importance of vaccinations, while the UK’s alcohol consumption challenges public health. Balancing the gloom with news that Anastrozole approval aids breast cancer prevention.

Binge Drinking Highlighted A recent report for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has shown that we Brits are among the world’s leading consumers of alcohol. Latvia and Lithuania top the list, with 12 litres of pure alcohol being consumed annually per person over 15 yrs of age. Overall, Britain ranked 19th out of the 52 countries surveyed, consuming 10 litres annually, not far behind the leaders. Digging into the data reveals that women in Britain are the biggest binge drinkers in the world. Binge drinking is defined as having six or more drinks in a session. When including the evidence for men, we are the third worst in the world for bingeing, behind Romania and Denmark. This is bad news for health, as overindulgence in alcohol raises the risk for cancer, heart disease and strokes. The risks have been known for a long time, and the study is showing that public health initiatives in this country to combat excessive drinking are failing. The time must surely have come for the authorities to bring forward such measures as warning labels on bottles, restrictions on advertising and controls on how retailers promote alcohol in stores. Scotland and Wales have already adopted minimum pricing for alcohol, and we need to take a look at the evidence of how this is working. Scotland has also reduced the allowable legal blood limit of alcohol when driving. One pint of beer will put you over the limit, and I have seen first-hand how this has changed drinking behaviour.

Good News in the ﬁght against Breast Cancer The UK’s medicines regulator (MHRA) announced on 6th November that a drug known as Anastrozole could now be used as protection against breast cancer in postmenopausal women at moderate or high risk of developing the disease. Anastrozole has been used since 1995 as a treatment for breast cancer, and the long term evidence now indicates its eﬃcacy and safety

for use in the specified group of women. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the UK, typically affecting women over 50, though younger women can also develop it. The NHS estimates that 289,000 women will be eligible for the treatment, and they can expect their risk of developing breast cancer to be reduced by around 50%. Like all drugs, Anastrozole has

potential side effects. These may include ﬂushes, pain in the joints, and nausea, amongst others. Women being considered for Anastrozole should discuss this with their GP. At a minimum, the NHS expects that around 2,000 cases of breast cancer will be avoided. This is great news for women at risk and their families.

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orthing Twinning Association is thriving and has had a most successful year. This has included regular social events and a thoroughly enjoyable visit to our twin area in the Black Forest in southern Germany. The top photograph shows the group of 24 WTA members outside Waldkirch town hall. We also had a visit from members of our French twin town, Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée, as you can see in the lower photo. This was taken during our last evening celebration at Highdown restaurant in June. Every month, there are usually two social events, including the screening of French and German films (with English subtitles). The WTA welcome new members. Details of the association can be found at www. worthingtwinningassociation.org or contact secretary Pam Bennett at pambennett8@btinternet.com.

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new town centre car park and the completed refurbishment of the Buckingham Road multi-storey will mean there are enough spaces to allow Worthing’s Grafton car park to be closed. Worthing’s cabinet has agreed to market the site of the Grafton multi-storey to developers, with the hope that the car park could be demolished and transformed with new leisure facilities, homes and open spaces. Oﬃcers will now begin the search to find a suitable developer that can take on the project and meet the town’s ambitions. Cllr Caroline Baxter, Worthing’s cabinet member for regeneration, last night told the council’s Worthing joint strategic sub-committee that every car park across the town was well below capacity for traﬃc. The Buckingham Road car park with its 259 spaces is due to reopen after extensive refurbishment in February 2024. A new multistorey car park next to the Worthing Integrated

Care Centre in the Civil Quarter is also planned to open by mid 2024, adding a further 190 spaces. While demand rises and falls at different times of the week and year, on average well under half of the Grafton’s 440 places are occupied at any one time, suggesting that town centre provision by mid 2024 would be suﬃcient to cope with the car park closing. The seafront multi-storey is more than 50 years old and would require significant and

increasing investment to keep it in a safe condition for visitors over the coming years. Cllr Baxter also highlighted that it contains just six disabled spaces, whereas the refurbished Buckingham Road and Civic Quarter multistoreys will include far more, as well as dementia-friendly and family-friendly spaces. The Grafton site includes the car park, the bowling alley, the Level 1 food and drink area, a small number of shops in Montague Street and access roads to neighbouring buildings, covering roughly the area of a football pitch. The council recently bought the leases to the shops from Clarks to Argos on the southern side of Montague Street to make it easier to develop the whole site. Cllr Baxter said: “This is a once in a generation opportunity to find an exciting, creative solution for this part of our historic seafront. “We’ll now look for a developer who can come up with a vision to match our ambitions for this site, to revitalise the area for our whole community.”

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association Update **THURSDAY 7TH DECEMBER** is our big seasonal event, not to be missed! The Findon Valley Christmas Extravaganza will be held at King’s Parade, 4:30pm till 8pm. As you read this we’ll be busy making final arrangements for market stalls, street food, local shops late-night opening, Santa, music, crafts, children’s bouncy castle and a brilliant Christmas atmosphere! Do come along. Why not bring your friends and family. Note that our December Artisan market will be combined with the Extravaganza at King’s Parade, in place of the usual Sunday market by Lime Tree Surgery this month. Our “Big Concert” on 27 October at Vale School featuring the Brighton Big Band and the Rock Choir was a sell-out enjoyed by all. History was made for one number where the Band and Choir performed together for the first time. Thanks to everyone who came along and supported us at this important fundraiser for FVRA, which has raised some £700 towards our community and environment work. October’s Artisan Market was a battle against the weather but some 200 people braved the elements, and a good selection of stallholders were present. Some great Halloween costumes too! FVRA’s stall featured free tasting of rare and local apple varieties, in advance of planting of the new Community Orchard (date to be confirmed by the Borough Council). We look forward to continuing the popular markets next year - last Sunday in each month, Lime Tree Surgery Car Park, 9:30 am to around 1:30pm (see posters for exact timings).

Wishing all our supporters and all of Findon Valley an enjoyable and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

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The Walking-Class Heroes

port has a power that very few other things in life have; the ability to bring people together. Perhaps there is no greater example of this than the impromptu game of football played in no man’s land on the Western Front 109 years ago this Christmas. Soldiers stopped trying to shoot each other and connected over playing football, helping them realise there is a human being inside every man they proclaimed a mortal enemy. While we are not directly plagued by war now, the advent of highly commercialised sport has placed increasing emphasis on being the victor in a game, sometimes coming at the expense of the spirit of the game. Though winning and losing is important for the members of the Worthing FC Seniors Walking Football Club, their sport and club means so much more than simply the number in the points column. “You never lose that competitive edge!” One of the remarkable things about Worthing FC Seniors is that all their achievements, of which there are many, never come at the cost of their principle of inclusion and wanting to provide an outlet where people with similar characteristics can support each other. The friendly and warm atmosphere may fool you into thinking they only care about having a good time, but nothing could be further from the truth. With their four age groups of over 50s, over 60s, over 65s and over 70s, all tasting victory in tournaments everywhere from Bognor to Blackpool. The achievement they can perhaps be most proud of is all their age groups qualifying for the Finals Day of the Walking Football Association National Cup. This took them to Nottingham

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University to play; an impressive feat considering 120 teams entered, making them one of the leading teams in the country. With all of this, you have to ask: what is walking football? Walking football is a highly inclusive sport encouraging the older generation to make friends, interact and exercise. The sport itself mirrors the rules of its 11 a side counterpart, except throw-ins are replaced by kick-ins and no contact is allowed. After about five minutes of talking to people at the pitch side, during one of their sessions it became immediately apparent just how controversial the walking element is. Like VAR, in its elite bigger brother, the issue evokes fierce debates, with laughter also in equal measure. The actual definition of walking is always keeping one foot in contact with the ground, a rule quickly forgotten when the memories and instincts of the love of competition come ﬂooding back. A conversation with tournament organiser, Peter Bow, would shock you with the level of demand for the sport in both county and country. With there already being a strong level of demand for over 70s Football, more and more people are still taking part as they get towards their 80s. As the age of those participating increases, the age differences also increases, meaning the gap between the physical and mental capability of those playing widens, causing an increased level of demand for an over 75s team and potentially a scarcely believable over 80s team in the future. By players competing against those who are closer to their own age, it contributes to making the sport both safer and more enjoyable for those participating. Peter believes this to be

vital for ensuring that people continue to take part as well as keeping them open to the benefits the sport brings both mentally and physically, underlining the reason why Peter is keen to introduce an over 80s team. 10 YEARS OF CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY SPIRIT: While for many, the ability to take part in football is why they started in the first place. The warmth and sense of belonging is what has kept them coming back for years. The biggest testimony you can give to the community they have formed is that players who are injured still turn up. Take Michael Brand as an example.After injuring his knee by pulling the ligaments and cartilage, he still turns up to watch, citing friendship and banter as his reason. When asked about what prospective members need to join, he said “a sense of humour is a must!” Whether it be as extravagant as the annual Christmas lunch or their incredibly popular golfing tournament, aptly named “The Walkers Cup”, or the relative simplicity of staying behind for an hour after training for a coffee, often, as Club Secretary Pete Owen puts it, “Putting the world to rights”, the need for people to interact, especially those retired, has never been more important. It is estimated that 1 in 3 older people live alone, retired people are more at risk than ever of becoming lonely, with associated consequences for their health. It is estimated that poor social relationships can increase the risk of stroke by up to a third, and increase the risk of heart disease by up to 29%. Combine the social interaction with the cardiovascular benefits of playing football, and the benefits are clear to see.

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HOW THIS COMMUNITY SPIRIT BENEFITS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY: By creating a warm and welcoming environment, it has attracted some of its 130 strong group of members by other friends also joining, something that David Bishop can attest to. Seeing football as just one of the reasons he joined, saying “We often spend more time in the café than on the pitch!” While waiting for a knee replacement, David also sometimes takes part in refereeing, once again giving him a chance to, in his own words, “get out and do it at our age.” Though the community has benefited many of its members mentally, the physical benefits have not been spared on them. Having seen the club while taking his granddaughters to Worthing Leisure Centre and all that it entailed, both football and non-football related, Pete Manners decided to join. In the process of continually playing football, it has helped him lose 3 stones, with extensive health benefits. As well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and stroke, walking football also has the potential to improve postural balance and blood pressure as well as showing people life is not passing by. Members regularly donate to each other’s campaigns for charity, helping increase their sense of belonging within their community. Combine this with every one of their social events supporting Turning Tides, a local charity which aims to create complete pathways out of homelessness, it shows this community helping to support one another as well as positively contributing to our local area. “Just do it – You’ll love it!” Out of everyone I spoke to on a random Thursday training session, everyone was incredibly welcoming. When asked about what they would recommend for people who are looking to join, the advice was to go along and have a look and see if you would fit in, but their ethos of inclusion has seen them cater for both those with an extensive history of playing football and those who have never kicked a ball before. So, if you have a sense of humour, a love of football and an enjoyment for mixing with others, you could join a group of people where football is merely a catalyst and a common language for people to connect in a way that’s diﬃcult to achieve in other walks of life.

Training sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11am at Worthing Leisure Centre and 10am12pm on a Saturday at Woodside Road.

Thunder oﬀ the mark in the league as young stars take centre stage

fter suffering defeat in their opening two matches on October 29th, local basketball team, Thunder, arrived in front of an expectant home crowd. They had a point to prove against their opponents, London Elite, who’d managed to get off the mark themselves just the day before, with a 67-76 victory over Barking Abbey. The match started evenly in the first quarter, with both sides trading baskets in equal measure. The momentum shifted with two minutes to go in the quarter, when the first young star, Luke Moore, who moved from local Division Two side Brighton Bears, dropped two 3-point shots. Their onslaught continued, capping off the period in style as Itchen College graduate, John Fairbairn, and Hafeez Abdul, now in his third campaign for Thunder, converted layups from close range, giving the home team a 12-point lead. The second quarter started much like the first ended, with Thunder’s

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momentum brieﬂy stunted by two shooting fouls, which were heavily punished as Afrasyab Khalil converted all four free throws for London Elite. In fact, Elite had the foul line to thank for keeping them in the match, with two thirds of the 18 points they notched up coming courtesy of free throws. The scoring prowess of Moore and Abdul, who together mopped up 50% of the points in the quarter, alongside a style of basketball very easy on the eye, was enough to give Thunder an 18-point lead at the half, as Ishmael Fontaine and Tola Okiki also joined the scoring. The second half of the match started similarly to the first, with both sides once again trading baskets, forcing the home side to go through the gears once more. In the third quarter of the match, it was John Fairbairn who really stepped into the spotlight in his home league debut as his 11-point contribution helped establish a 24-point lead, their biggest of the night. Although it seemed like the game was over, Elite never gave in during the fourth quarter, trimming Thunder’s lead down to 14 points. Daniel Johnson Thompson’s free throws and turnaround jumper kept the visiting team at arm’s length, enough to settle the nerves of the home support, as the match approached crunch time. The responsibility for securing victory for Thunder fell on yet another Fairbairn, this time of the Tyler variety, whose two layups, combined with Thunder legend Tom Ward’s neatly converted jump shot was enough to secure a 12-point win. Their next challenge was at home the following week against Loughborough Student Riders, a rivalry which has delivered some classics over the years. The rest of November saw them take on a long-haul trip away to Derby, before completing the month back at the Thunderdome against Barking Abbey on the 18th November.

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A Civil War Christmas The Bridge at Bramber

It was not a Merry Christmas nor a Happy New Year for the Royalist garrison besieged in Arundel Castle during the winter of 1643/1644. They had been cut off from supplies and all hope of reinforcements. What had begun as a bold and daring incursion into Sussex – a county held by Parliament – was ending dismally. The Royalist troops, consisting mainly of men from Ireland and Cornwall, had no stomach for a fight so far from their homes and the things they knew, while the Puritan militia men of the county were full of religious zeal and native pride.

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uring these years of conﬂict, it can be stated – in general terms – that the Weald of Sussex and Kent tended to sympathise with the rebellion, while the South Downs and coastal areas tended to adhere to king and tradition. A Puritan would feel at home in Lewes, but much less so in Chichester. In Kent and East Sussex, support for Parliament was strong; whereas Hampshire and the counties to the west were loyal to the King; which left West Sussex squeezed uncomfortably between the two.

The jurist, historian, and Member of Parliament, John Selden was born in Salvington, then a little hamlet east of Durrington. He greatly inﬂuenced those who wished to see the power of Parliament increase at the expense of kingly authority. Today, the pub in Salvington still bears his name. At the start of the conﬂict, most of those who sided with Parliament in Sussex, did so, not because they were republicans, or puritans, or indeed (in their hearts) rebels at all. Sir Thomas Pelham at Lewes hoped that Parliament’s stand would encourage King Charles to change his ways and that it was “a demonstration against the King which would persuade him to govern with greater respect for the desires of men of property.” However, Pelham’s young protégé, 27-year-old Colonel Herbert Morley, who captained the Lewes militia, or ‘Trained Bands,’ as they were known, was far more dedicated to the puritan cause, and as time went on, a convinced republican.

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By the time Waller reached Arundel, Hopton had retreated to Petersﬁeld and the town was back in Parliamentary hands. The siege of the castle dragged on into January 1644.

Once the fuse of rebellion was lit, it could not be contained, and groups emerged that had little desire to respect men of property. Some groups, such as The Diggers, wanted to abolish private property altogether. Here, in our part of Sussex, there emerged from among the country people, a group who cared for neither side in the war. They simply wished that things could go back to how they had been before passions had been roused by new ideas in religion and politics (but I will tell their story in next month’s edition). As the winter of 1643/44 approached, Morley was aware that the Royalist, General Sir Ralph Hopton, was active in Hampshire. While many of his brother oﬃcers believed only a fool would march an army across the deep mud of Sussex in winter, Morley was ever alert, writing: “This approaching cloud [Hopton] may raise a storm in Sussex, which county is full of neuters [neutrals] and malignants; and I have ever observed neuters to turn malignants upon such occasions.” Morley was right to apprehend the ‘approaching storm,’ for Hopton took advantage of a deep and prolonged frost. He marched his men across the frozen ground, surprising and overwhelming small parliamentary garrisons as he went. He quickly fell upon Arundel, seizing the town and the castle. He then pushed on towards the east. His goal was to capture Lewes and thereby decapitate the pro-parliament cause in the county. However, on 12th December, his great army – some say 4,000 men – was halted at Bramber Bridge by a detachment of no more than a few hundred militia men, whose resistance was so fierce that, in the gathering dark of a mid-winter afternoon, Hopton was forced to retreat for the night. This force of militia men was led by 23-year-old James Temple, who was visited later that night by a Puritan preacher, Dr Francis Cheynell, who could not praise the young man too highly – “Upon the 12th of December I visited a brave soldier of my acquaintance, Captain James Temple, who did that day defend the fort of Bramber against a bold and

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daring enemy to the wonder of all the country; and I did not marvel at it, for he is a man that hath his head full of stratagems, his heart full of piety and valour, and his hand as full of success as it is of dexterity.” Temple had indeed saved the day. Throughout the night, reinforcements poured into Bramber from the east of the county. The Mayor of Rye led a detachment of men, marching without sleep, in order that they should join their comrades at Bramber. Overseeing all and giving constant encouragement and morale-raising speeches, was Colonel Herbert Morley. Thereafter, all turned to dust for Hopton: his nemesis, General Sir William Waller, was urgently dispatched to Sussex to counter the Royalist incursion. But Parliament need

not have worried - Morley was already pushing Hopton back towards the west. Soon, Morley’s militia men were on the outskirts of Arundel. Hopton also had to contend with a mutiny in his own ranks, when the Cornishmen among his troops began fighting the Irish contingent. By the time Waller reached Arundel, Hopton had retreated to Petersfield and the town was back in Parliamentary hands. The siege of the castle dragged on into January 1644, until the Royalist garrison was starved into submission. Rather incongruously, General Waller invited the wives of Sir Edward Ford and Sir Edward Bishop, who were besieged with their husbands in the castle, to join him for dinner during the siege. No doubt, this ‘gallant’ gesture was also undertaken to impress upon the ladies the futility of continuing the siege – not to mention the abundance of food available in the General’s camp. The garrison finally capitulated on 5th January. One witness to the surrender described the condition of the Royalist troops as they surrendered: “I never saw so many weak and feeble creatures in my life, for almost all the common soldiers were half starved, and many of them hardly able to set one foot before another.” There was nothing inevitable about the victory of Parliament in the war, nor in the execution of the King, nor in the rise and virtual dictatorship of Cromwell, nor in the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. Any one of these events could have turned out very differently. Perhaps the most unexpected thing was that the Monarchy, House of Lords, and even Christmas, were ever abolished at all, and that this extraordinary state of affairs persisted for over a decade.

Chris is giving a series of four illustrated talks on the Civil War in Sussex, the talks chart the origins of the war, the two separate campaigns that were fought, and the consequences and aftermath of the conﬂict, that were considerable. The talks take place on Saturday afternoons at the Sidney Walter Centre on 27th January, 24th February, 30th March, and 27th April. It is free to book, but donations gratefully received at the end of each session. Book at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-happened-here-the-english-civilwar-in-sussex-in-four-illustrated-talks-tickets-734259047577

#LETSSUSITOUT

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

t is almost impossible to imagine peace and inclusivity when we witness the horrors in Ukraine, Sudan, Palestine and Israel. Utterly heartbreaking and horrific to watch, while we feel powerless to change anything. We mustn’t lose sight of truth, caring and kindness, while political point scoring blurs reality and deflects truths. Peace is a fundamental precondition for social and economic development. Everyone has the right to safety, access to food and water and life without daily threats. We are all at risk of the possibility of conflict. While countries continue to fight over borders, conflict will soon become about resources if urgent climate goals are not met. Humans need water, food and safety to survive. Famine and displacement, as a consequence of climate change, will cause societal collapse. With new wars erupting, we must surely avoid the need for any further bloodshed. Focusing on youth inclusivity in the climate change arena, young people are underrepresented in politics. This hinders their participation in decision making.

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NEXT MONTH 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS January 2024

• In a third of countries, eligibility for national parliament starts at 25 years or older • 1.65% of parliamentarians around the world are in their 20s and 11.87% are in their 30s • The average age of parliamentarians globally is 53 • Young people between the ages of 15 and 25 constitute a fifth of the world’s population.

CREW were recently successful with a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding bid through Worthing Borough Council. This will help us set up a regular youth space to get local young people involved. Whatever activities they wish to use to empower and take action on climate change and sustainable living, we can support them. After our successful Net Zero Climate Conference in October, in partnership with Transition Town Worthing, Green Tides and Community Works, we held a Young People’s Assembly in November to launch our youth project. A grassroots form of democracy with collective decision making, discussing issues with everyone’s voice heard and valued. Watch this space! Young people need to be at the helm of climate conversations, after all, it is their future that adults are making decisions about. Young people are more likely to be victims of climate change when they flee climate change affected countries and risk dangers such as becoming victims of trafficking. • 30.2 million victims of trafficking (75%) are aged 18 or older, with the number of children under the age of 18 estimated at 10.1 million (25%). • 37% of victims of trafficking in forced marriage were children. • 21% of victims of sexual exploitation were children. Climate change is a direct challenge to children’s rights and well-being. Climateinduced migration is often excluded

#LETSSUSITOUT from discussions about loss and damage. No country wants to be responsible for climate ﬂight and displaced people, and this is at the heart of Sustainable Development Goal 16. Young people have critical skills, experience and ideas and can play a key role in addressing climate-related risks by exercising their views, opinions and concerns. They are in a position to do this by identifying and working on solutions, and promoting environmentally sustainable lifestyles – setting an example for their communities. It can be diﬃcult talking to children and young people about climate change. Here is some advice from Tanwen Morgan who works in education and recently became a Trustee with CREW. “Talking to your children about the climate crisis is a tricky discussion to navigate. Finding the balance between educating them about the consequences of human behaviour on people and the planet, whilst also not filling them with dread and despair for their future has to be carefully managed. Adults with responsibility for young people, have the important job of teaching them sustainable behaviours and upskilling them for a world we won’t recognise. It is hard enough for adults to grasp, let alone young people. SDG16 focuses on peaceful and inclusive societies. Children and young people are a vital puzzle piece to this. We have to ensure that the youth of today have the resilience to deal with an ever changing world while also making a positive impact on society. Some tangible actions that mental health charity, Mind, recommend to help build resilience in young people include being active and helping and connecting with others. Feeling a part of something gives us a sense of purpose even when our foundations are feeling rocked. It’s best to focus on the things they have power over in their local community to help build a connection with those around them and in turn, build their confidence and a positive can-do attitude. Here are a few ways you could help support your child into action and connection: Why not suggest that your child comes to visit our youth space? CREW has a designated youth area and we will be launching our Youth Project in early 2024. We are always looking for more young people to join so we can put ideas into action. Apply to Worthing council for your road to join the ‘Play Out’ scheme. It’s an amazing opportunity to close your road to traffic for a few hours to let local children play outside, a great way for the community to come together and to get kids (and us adults!) away from screens. Help your child to see the beauty in the

As someone else recently said, it’s a bit like a tobacco company leading an anti-smoking campaign!

natural world, whether it’s having a walk or picnic on the beach, your local park or heading to a green space. The science is conclusive that being in nature shows that it calms us almost instantaneously while also reminding us how vital nature is for the wellbeing of our planet.” The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) is being held from 30 November to 12 December and takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The world is “woefully” underprepared for the escalating impacts of the climate crisis that is already hitting billions of people across the globe. A stark UN report has warned “as a civilisation, we are underprepared – we don’t have adequate planning or investments, and that leaves us all exposed,” Burning fossil fuels (oil and gas) is the primary cause of the climate emergency. The richest oil and gas states (petrostates) are Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The UAE are hosting COP 28. Could they share a fraction of their profit with the world’s poorest countries for climate damages as promised and agreed? Will rich countries continue to turn their backs on vulnerable communities? The global mission to avert climate catastrophe is being chaired by Sultan Al Jaber, head of the UAE national oil company, ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), which is about to increase production from four million to five million barrels a day by 2027. Fossil Fuel representatives want only to obstruct climate action and have continually rolled back on climate pledges and lobbied against climate regulations, while reaping record profits. As someone else recently said, it’s a bit like a tobacco company leading an antismoking campaign!

If you would like to connect with CREW volunteer in the centre or deliver an event with us get in touch info@worthingcrew.co.uk. Amberlouise Everitt Chair & CoFounder worthingcrew.co.uk Charity no. 1198526 We have lots of new and inspiring events at CREW our latest are weekly meetups for refugees to interact and share experiences with communication activities by experienced ESOL tutors. See below for this and many other FREE community talks and workshops.

WORTHING REFUGEES CUPPA & CHAT An informal weekly meet up for local refugees to interact and share experiences/tips while engaging in communicative activities in English. Weekly on Thursdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm CREW, 8/9 South St, Worthing, BN11 3AL Organised by Worthing 4 Refugees (W4R), an informal weekly meet up for local refugees to interact and share experiences and tips while engaging in communicative activities in English. Book online at: crew.eventbrite.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 & in the coming years. Please consider making a donation no matter how small. Thank you.

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Clutter; the gift that

keeps on giving! Matt Marchant

Find out what skips, parking wars and fondue all have in common.

t’s that time of year again and I know what you’re thinking; Matt’s going to have a Christmas-themed moan about buying new things you don’t need, broken items too good to throw away and if you’ve been paying attention to my monologues these past few months, rubbish items that shouldn’t have been made in the first place.I’m just so predictable! Well, it is the season to be jolly, so in addition to all that, I’m going to spread a bit of much needed festive cheer which could make you just about the best present giver… ever! Campaigns telling us to ‘stock up in time for the big day’ and ‘show you care by buying something glittery and expensive for a loved one’ seem to start in summer, and while it’s lovely to give someone close a meaningful gift, don’t be suckedin by the ﬂuffy, snowy adverts. All the big retailers, even M&S, are really only interested in the bottom line, not you. And anyway, a lot of things we buy will be headed for landfill soon after the big day. So, instead of following the crowd this year, follow my top 5 tips for a more ecofriendly, cheaper and cheerier Christmas.

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Make it yourself...... You’ll be glad you did!

TOP TIP ONE I’m no stranger to skip surfing and neither should you be. West Worthing isn’t dripping in money, yet I regularly see good quality toys, bikes, lamps, (I could go on), left in skips, in front of driveways and by the sides of bins. If it’s left out, obviously for rubbish collection, then surely, it’s fair gain? One should be careful though, as sane people don’t always chuck out items in mint condition, so choose your gold carefully and if you’re in any doubt about just taking something, please do seek permission first. No letters of complaint, please. TOP TIP TWO Our little street is full of (mainly) lovely people and there is the almost obligatory WhatsApp group keeping a weather eye on things. We’re quite a tame old bunch really and generally, the chatter is about offers of, and requests for help, shared produce and old things no longer needed. I’ve lost count of the items we’ve given away or have accepted through a mutual swap-shop on this forum. Yes, like almost all of modern Britain, parking wars occasionally break out on the chat, but it soon reverts back to more helpful conversation! The point here is that the book, painting or scarf no longer needed, may just make an ideal gift. So, stay tuned in to the items right under your nose but remember, the system only works best, when you pay back in. De-clutter after you’ve received your pressies this year and get posting on your local group. TOP TIP THREE Talking of clutter, with the weather on the turn and the days getting shorter at this time of year, it’s a great time to rediscover what you already have. Many reading this, including me, will have forgotten about some of the things at the backs of cupboards, in attics and under the stairs – delete as appropriate. So, dig out those classic games, clothes, books and pictures gathering dust and spiders’ webs, and either use them again, sell them, or give them to someone who will enjoy them. I’m actually really guilty of

this and tend to hang on to things, just in case. But, in reality, I’m only causing more of a headache for the others around me, if I’m snuffed out by the No.9 bus in an untimely manner. If you don’t use it, move it on. TOP TIP FOUR Make it yourself. Everyone loves a homemade gift that’s, well, good. I don’t have the confidence to make baked gifts to give as presents, but I do know someone at work who makes the finest biscuits I’ve ever tasted. I’m sure you do too, so instead of buying the usual Christmas assortment, why not reuse an old Quality Street tin, fill it with home-baked goodies and give it as a gift? And if you’re a rubbish baker, contract the task out and bung someone you know a few quid to make some for you. You’ll be glad you did. TOP TIP FIVE Home-knitted, crocheted and stitched items of clothing and decoration make personal gifts to be enjoyed for years. Old-fashioned maybe, but important certainly. Making things yourself this way improves skills, promotes re-use and discourages waste and the experience gained can be passed down through the generations. I’ve always loved sewing machines (all those knobs, dials and lights) and I learned how to drive one from my mum, who learned from my nan. Indeed, my 8-year-old daughter is currently learning how to use a sewing machine, and is already churning-out all manor of creations on an almost industrial level. I can’t wait to see what she’s made us all for the big day. The news is all doom and gloom, the economy’s going for a burton and the climate is on the blink, and we’re told to ‘just stop oil’ and think about our warming world. In reality, unless we all want to live like we did when Henry VIII was on the throne, it’s going to be quite hard to balance all of the above without having some kind of negative impact. I’m not going to give up central heating, my car or roast turkey just yet, but what I am doing is taking control of the things I can

do, by making the most of the items that have already been made. We hear about a circular economy which combines production, consumption, recycling and repair and in an ideal world, it sounds great. But, to make that all that work relies on perfect production processes, a high-level of education in the population and political consensus with a 50-year plan. Back in reality, if you really want to do your bit, keep it simple, buy less rubbish, re-use and re-gift where you can. On a funnier note, I wanted to share with you that I have a mental bucket list of things I’d like to own. A sort of ‘fantasy design-classic’ wish list that I am either too stingy to part with actual money for or am waiting for a broken one to appear out of thin air, for me to breathe life into. There’s probably a named syndrome for what I have, but recently I ticked-off one such item. Christmas and birthday all at once. Let me explain. There I was, walking past a skip when I saw a little bit of brushed aluminum poking out between a load of wires. It’s funny how these things catch my eye. And there it was, a 1970s table-top Salton Hot Plate, with a metal frame, wooden handles and a glass top. Safety first you know, back then. It was like seeing a diamond in a coal mine. I can only assume that the previous owner didn’t know what it was or didn’t care. Anyway, I did the right thing and brought it home to the workshop. Turns out, that there wasn’t anything really wrong with it and all it needed was a clean-up and a new flex. It could have been crushed, but instead, this quality English-made kitchen appliance will live to see another day. The trouble is, that it only works for fondue and quiche Lorraine! PS, don’t forget to check out Retro Electro Workshop on UKTV Play. fixitworkshop.co.uk X @fix_it_workshop Insta @repairyourthings Email fixitworkshop@btinternet.com

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Brushing Boundaries: Esme Wakeford

The Transformative Journey of Turning Tides Art Club Did you know that for every person you see sleeping rough, there are at least another 20 hidden homeless? And those numbers are on the rise.

By Sammy Cee Art can transcend boundaries, serving not only as a powerful means of self-expression but also as a unifying force for community. Our exploration of this concept began in the summer at East Beach Studios, and a couple weeks back, we investigated this notion further at Turning Tides. Richard Greenfield, the driving force behind Turning Tides’ art club, runs sessions every Wednesday. In a recent conversation with him and a couple of clients, I sought to understand more about the significance of art and the club. RICHARD’S ARTISTIC BACKGROUND: “I have always been interested and practiced art in its many forms, always having a sketch book or two on the go, filling them with ideas, observations and the occasional poem. My inspiration mainly comes from 20th Century British artists such as Lucian Freud and Paul Nash. I have always lived locally and find it very encouraging that Worthing has become more of an artistic hub with its numerous galleries and artists.” – Richard Greenfield THE BIRTH OF TURNING TIDES ART CLUB: Two decades ago, the art club was known as ‘St Clare’s Art Group,’ a low-key drop-in for people to engage with drawing, painting and games. Richard’s role at Turning Tides as a Project Worker provided the inspiration to expand the art club. Recognising the therapeutic benefits of art, Richard sought to empower clients, not only through developing their artistic skills, but also by providing a safe support network. MISSION AND PURPOSE: This art club isn’t just an art school. Richard explained, “The purpose of the art club is to provide a nonjudgemental space for people to create artwork and feel comfortable discussing things they have on their minds, sometimes being signposted to another service connected with Turning Tides. One of our main objectives is to have fun and socialise. We are not an art school, but an art club.”

By Peter McGraw CLIENT’S TESTIMONIALS: Peter McGraw: “During my 2 hours in here, the outside world shuts oﬀ. It doesn’t matter what’s going on outside, it’s a safe space in here. You can just focus on art.” Sammy Cee: “Turning Tides and their staﬀ have been kind to me. The best thing about them is they treat us all as individuals… I’m lucky to have found Richard and the art group.” COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Over the years, the art club has actively participated in the local community, showcasing their talents through exhibitions and collaborations. This includes exhibiting during the Worthing Artists Open Houses and contributing to major exhibitions such as ‘Kintsugi’ at the Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. GETTING INVOLVED AND SUPPORTING THE ART CLUB: The Turning Tides Art Club welcomes engagement from the local community. Artists, galleries, and enthusiasts are welcome to get involved by considering joint exhibitions or offering classes on specific art subjects. The club thrives on collaboration, contributing to the ever-growing artistic spirit of Worthing. Turning Tides offers a diverse range of activities, including cooking, art, computer skills and music groups. Clients often engage in multiple groups, creating a dynamic and supportive community. At the art club, Richard’s commitment to cultivating a space where creativity knows no bounds has created a haven for individuals seeking expression, support and a sense of belonging. As the club continues to evolve, so will our updates on what is happening down at the Turning Tides hub. We’re excited to showcase some of the artists’ work and share some updates over the upcoming months.

I’m Nick, an outreach worker for Turning Tides. I just wanted to share what I’m seeing every day – escalating local homelessness. Recently, there’s been a huge increase in the number of people sofa-surfing, sleeping in their cars and vans, or living hidden away in woods and fields on the edges of towns across your county. Without your support, many people in our local community may have to face the trauma of homelessness completely alone. We don’t have the resources to help everyone. Me and my colleagues in outreach - and Turning Tides’ community hubs and day centres too – are seeing more and more people who were doing ok not so long ago. Some have recently lost their jobs, many have been evicted, and some are in work and homeless. Think of that – working hard and still not having a safe place to call home. One of those people is Guy. He’s someone who’s in work, a conscientious employee, cycling miles every day to wash cars. But he’s homeless - living in a leaky old shed in one of this county’s most picturesque areas. A donation of £50 at this crucial time could help someone on their pathway out of homelessness.

I have a safe home to go to, and I deeply hope you do too. Read more about our Hidden Homeless appeal www.turning-tides.org. uk/appeal2023/. And please donate. You really can save lives.

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December 2023

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1 Season’s greetings! (5,9) 9 Small objects of little financial value kept as ornaments or decorations (4-1-4) 10 Wine region in northern Spain (5) 11 Accumulate (5) 12 Obedient; willing (9) 13 Smallest planet in the Solar System (7) 15 Japanese robe (6) 18 A symbol of infamy or disgrace (6) 20 Badly behaved (7) 24 Deceptive; corrupt (9) 25 Surpass; any playing card of a suit that for the time outranks the other suits (5) 26 Produce a literary work (5) 27 Never-ending (9) 28 1950s youth subculture in the US, specifically writers, who rejected contemporary conventions (4,10)

1 British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson, first aired in 1990 (2,4) 2 Market town in Surrey (7) 3 Prolonged period of time (5) 4 Intensely loyal; extreme (8) 5 Earnings (6) 6 Sensational (9) 7 Pear-shaped tropical fruit with rough greenish-brown skin (7) 8 A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine (7) 14 Part; ingredient (9) 16 Paddy ____ , Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1988 to 1999 (7) 17 Work of art using someone else’s style or a mixture of styles (8) 19 Galvanise; excite (7) 21 Type of fast-moving and often very destructive high wave (7) 22 City in north-eastern Italy (6) 23 Precisely what is required (colloq.) (4-2) 25 ____ Sanderson, women’s gold medallist in the javelin for GB at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (5)

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1 Meaning of my campsite position? (6) 4 Declare love by tree, perhaps (5) 7 Return puddings? It’s insisted (8) 9 Country can be made out in unclear signal coming back (6) 10 Sweet place for making money (4) 11 Alas, agent I upset arrives at English region (4,6) 12 Almost ﬂee with those people, sick and common (3-2-3-4) 15 Bedsores and ﬂab wobbling about but vain (4-8) 19 Guess Simon ate it mistakenly (10) 20 South American nation’s defined by exercise and sport (4) 21 Accomplish degree in area of expertise (6) 22 Era with number of matches almost reaching double figures? (8) 23 Tailor limits deadline for pattern (5) 24 Trade’s accommodating short month to get perfumes (6)

1 True gin, I fancy, shall bring romance! (8) 2 Agreement’s cut short bringing joy (5) 3 New rise is coming into existence (7) 4 Art paper’s folded? Yes (7) 5 Irish customer that comes often is unusual (9) 6 This feature will reveal hidden pupil? (6) 8 Speed off with share, showing urgency (11) 13 Determined old boy on way home, at start of esplanade (9) 14 Look on without being number one (8) 16 Get taken in by heavy metal’s sound? That’s deep (7) 17 To put it another way, you’ll need one of these? (7) 18 Chaperone from Spain captured, one hears (6) 20 Favourite gangster found on plant (5)

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WINDMILLS OF WORTHING

t one time, there were nine windmills in Worthing, but not all were working at the same time. Only High Salvington Windmill remains today as a working mill. The others were demolished, leaving very little, if any, sign of their former existence. Names like Mill Road, Mill Lane, Mill Farm, etc., are the only reminders that a windmill or watermill once existed there. High Salvington was built around 1750 and last worked in 1897. It has now been restored and is open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Sundays between April and September. Flour is occasionally ground in the mill. In addition to the open days, there are other functions such as their annual fete in July. In the grounds are a restored granary, wind pumps and a wind engine from elsewhere in Sussex. The other Worthing windmills are now gone, including Cross Street or Worthing Mill, built by Thomas Moore in 1805/07. Moore owned the mill and he was a baker. He died in 1845 and was buried in a private burial ground in Cross Street with his family. These graves were moved to Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery in South Farm Road in 1908. Edward Isted moved Cross Street Mill

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to Seamill Farm in East Worthing in 1881 by 40 horses, but it got stuck outside The Anchor Pub (now The Corner House) and was left overnight. The next day, it was moved by a traction engine (the first mill to be moved in this way) to Seamill Farm. The mill worked here until 1892 and was demolished in 1903. The site is now Seamill Park Crescent. Seamill was named after a tide mill that once existed here in the 16th century. Broadwater Windmill was built around 1780, ceased working in 1901 and was demolished around 1920. Its site is within woodland at the north-western end of Hill Barn Golf Course. A windmill was recorded at Greenfield in Broadwater Manor in 1300 and another was recorded in Oﬃngton Manor in 1418. These medieval windmills may have occupied the site of the later Broadwater Windmill. Heene Mill is marked on the Spanish Armada map of 1587 as “Heind mille” and was last used in 1893, then demolished in 1903. A windmill was recorded in Heene Manor in 1279, potentially standing on or near the same site. Heene Windmill was last used in 1893 and demolished in 1903. The site is now a housing development called “Old Mill Court” on Mill Road. The grandest windmills in Worthing

were the Navarino Mills, which were tower mills situated on the west side of Ham Road and south of Church Walk. They were known as North Mill and South Mill and were built in the 19th century. They fell out of use in the latter part of the 19th century and were demolished in the 20th century. The site is now developed, and only an old cottage from the period remains on Ham Road. An unnamed mill existed at the northern end of Heatherstone Road and little is known about it. It is believed to have been the North Heath Windmill near Pulborough, which was moved to Worthing in 1874. The mill no longer exists and its site is now at the northern end of Heatherstone Road. The front gardens on the west side of this road were once the old trackway, which led to the mill. Highdown Mill was marked on the Spanish Armada Map of 1587 as “highe downe mille.” John Olliver operated it from 1750. The mill was demolished in 1826/27, leaving only a grassy mound on the south-western side of the hillfort today. This mound may have once been a Bronze Age barrow, which was later used as a windmill-stead. John Olliver died in 1793 aged 84 and was buried on the hill, where his tomb was erected.

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Are you dreaming of starting your own business?

f so, you’re not alone. Every year, many individuals just like you dream of starting on the journey of entrepreneurship. January is always a bumper month for people thinking about starting a business. A break away from work and some New Year’s resolutions can prompt the thought of, “could I actually start my own business?” This month, Worthing and Adur Chamber share some top tips for any of you thinking of starting on this journey.

Marketing your new Business Sheryl Tipton, Tipton Marketing

Deciding on Company Structure / VAT / Accounting Software

Financing a Start-up or Growing Business

Chay Took, Kreston Reeves

Tony Hedger, A&T Business Associates

There is a lot to think about from a financial perspective when setting up a business. Firstly, you need to decide on the structure – self employed or a limited company. A limited company protects your personal assets but is more complicated and comes with greater reporting obligations. VAT is one of the first taxes that will impact you. The registration threshold is a turnover of £85,000 and there may be competitive advantages to postponing registration as long as you can. Accounting software, Xero, is one of the leading ones and can ensure you get into some good habits from the beginning. Understanding the numbers is not as daunting as you might think! Throughout the life of your business, seek advice and ask lots of questions at every step. A good accountant will support you, with access to specialists, so you can focus on what you know best.

One of the most critical aspects when starting or expanding a business is securing the necessary financing. Understanding how to raise capital effectively can significantly impact your success. Develop a comprehensive business plan. Create a well-structured business plan that outlines your goals, target market, competition analysis, and financial projections. Explore various financing options: Don’t limit yourself to a single funding source. Research and explore different financing options available to you, such as bank loans, crowdfunding, grants, or government programs. Fine-tune your financials: Ensure your financial statements and projections are accurate, realistic and well-documented. Lenders will scrutinize these numbers to assess your business’s financial growth potential.

Marketing for a new business can be daunting, and sometimes diﬃcult to know where to start with so many options available. Planning is often overlooked, with the urgency to promote your business and make profit. However, writing a marketing plan will save both time and money in the long run. Identify the key strengths of your business; what products/services do you offer? How do you differ from your competitors? Pinpoint what makes you stand out from the crowd. Identify your social media target audience. Who are they? Which marketing channels will engage with them? There are many free tools available to help you write content, design imagery and schedule your posts. Visibility is critical – ensure that your new business can be found online. A wellthought-out, easy to navigate website. There are plenty of online resources to help you. Google Digital Garage is a great place to start! Marketing it can be great fun and is a powerful way to promote your business.

Join Worthing & Adur Chamber! We promote, support and connect our members, who are a diverse mix of large and small businesses all with the same aim – to succeed. There are so many benefits to being a member, whether you want to raise your profile, accelerate your business growth, connect with your business community or simply just be part of it. The Chamber’s purpose is to support businesses, big or small to ensure and encourage success. Our start-up rate is just £75 + VAT for the first year. You can read these articles in full here https://www.worthingandadurchamber.co.uk/Top-tips-for-startup-growing-businesses Why not come along and meet us at an event or get in touch for a chat www.worthingandadurchamber.co.uk

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Brightening Hearts and Spirits: A Christmas Display for ECHO’s Cause

n the spirit of Christmas and charity, a local family in Worthing is lighting up the holiday season with a beautiful display of festive lights to raise funds for ECHO, a charity dedicated to supporting babies and children born with congenital heart disease. Their journey began two decades ago when their son, Aaron, faced a life-threatening heart condition. At just two days old, Aaron was rushed to Guy’s Hospital in London, where he underwent his first life-saving heart surgery at just five days old. Now, as Aaron approaches his 21st birthday, he’s thriving in the security industry and has aspirations to join the police in the future. However, there’s still another major heart surgery ahead of him, involving the replacement of two heart valves. This procedure is planned for when he stops growing, allowing him to receive a mechanical valve with a longer lifespan, ensuring a brighter and healthier future. In gratitude for the support they received during Aaron’s critical moments, this family has been actively fundraising for ECHO. Not only have they embraced the cause but also turned their passion for crafting fantastic light displays into a powerful tool to raise money and support the charity. Two years ago, they began creating Christmas displays and collecting donations to further contribute to ECHO’s outstanding work. WHAT IS ECHO? Founded in 1983 by Dr. Michael Joseph, the first Paediatric Cardiologist at Evelina London, ECHO is a charity that has been a beacon of hope for families dealing with the challenges of congenital heart disease. The charity’s origin lies in the heart-breaking experiences of parents with children who have heart conditions. These parents often felt isolated and overwhelmed, with no one to turn to for support outside of the medical community. In collaboration with his brother Peter, Dr Michael Joseph raised over £600,000 to establish the first Paediatric Cardiology department at Evelina Hospital, which is where ECHO was born. The charity’s

at regional hospitals, ensuring families could receive specialised care closer to home. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO: • Children and young people with heart conditions from birth to adulthood who have been treated at Evelina London, Royal Brompton and Harefield and their networks of specialist local hospitals. • Parents & Carers whose children are diagnosed with a heart condition either prenatally or during childhood, throughout their child’s life and at times when they need us most. • Siblings affected by heart conditions • Wider family affected by children’s heart conditions. • Professionals supporting families as part of Evelina London, Royal Brompton, and Harefield and their networks of specialist local hospitals. We receive no government or NHS funding and rely solely on public generosity to ensure that we continue to support and empower children, young people and families aﬀected by heart conditions.

“Since having Aaron I have become an avid crafter to help raise money for this charity.” Gemma Hobbs-Ainley, Aaron’s Mum

initial focus was on uniting parents who shared the emotional burden of caring for children with heart conditions. As time passed, ECHO continued to be led and supported by parents and relatives who had experienced the journey of congenital and acquired heart diseases. Parent representatives have been a cornerstone of ECHO’s governance, working closely with staff and volunteers. Dr. Michael Joseph’s contributions extended to establishing outreach clinics

THIS CHRISTMAS…. This year, the family has taken their commitment to a new level by creating their most impressive display to date. Just like in previous years, a Christmas table with the oﬃcial ECHO collection tub will be placed by the front door, welcoming anyone who wishes to make a donation. The grand activation of the light display will take place on December 9th at 6pm, and the beautiful display will continue to shine until the New Year. Weather permitting and subject to the organiser’s health, there will also be a small stall set up on December 9th, selling handmade cards, gift boxes and jewellery. The family is eager to invite the local community to come and witness the enchanting display at 30 Water Lily Way, Worthing, BN13 3GR. Everyone is welcome to attend the event or visit anytime during the holiday season.

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Charity founder, Ann Feloy, receives Prime Ministerial Award for pioneering suicide prevention work

he work of Ann Feloy, founder and CEO of suicide prevention charity Olly’s Future, has been recognised by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a ‘Points of Light’ award. This award showcases the efforts of ‘inspirational individuals or charity leaders’ across the UK. Ann, from Worthing, said she was humbled to be recognised in this way: ‘My charity’s motto is ‘Love and Light’ to celebrate the qualities that my beloved son Oliver gave to so many others when he was here, so it is really for him that I am receiving this award. “I am so grateful to all those, especially his friends, who have helped me in our work to save young lives from suicide.” The citations, available on the 10 Downing Street website under ‘Olly’s Future - Points of Light,’ include the following statement: “The charity is increasing awareness of suicide prevention among students, including providing training and work

experience opportunities, as well as working with GPs to build their confidence when responding to young people with thoughts of suicide or self-harm. As part of this, Ann co-created ‘Talking about Suicide: Ten Tools’ a suicide prevention training session taught online to thousands of people in the UK and around the world to help spot the signs in someone who may be thinking of suicide and have a sensitive and non-judgemental conversation to help them stay safe. “Ann also created Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness in Medical Students), which is delivered every year to medical schools around the country, as part of the first year core curriculum, helping future doctors look after their own wellbeing, their peers and their future patients.” First established by President George H. W. Bush in 1990, UK Points of Light was developed in partnership with the US programme and launched in April 2014. It has since been expanded to Commonwealth countries following an

initiative by the late Queen Elizabeth II. UK Points of Light are “fundraising, awareness raising, problem solving heroes who all had an idea they decided to make a reality.” “Their actions have changed lives and their stories can inspire thousands more to get involved or start their own initiatives.”

Ann Feloy is available for interviews Olly’s Future | Suicide Awareness & Prevention Charity | Ann Feloy (ollysfuture.org.uk) ann@ollysfuture.org.uk Phone: 07809 697495 ollysfuture.org.uk https://www.pointsoﬂight.gov.uk/ Instagram: @Ollys.Future Twitter: @OllysFuture Facebook Page: OllysFuture LinkedIn Page: Olly’s Future

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Events in Town Dec 1st – Jan 1st Pavilion Theatre - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime Dec 1st – 23rd Toy Soldier Trail Dec 2nd – 23rd Christmas Tree Trail Dec 2nd Salvation Army playing in town centre 11am – 2pm Dec 2nd Wine Fair – Guildbourne Centre Dec 3rd Small Business Sunday Dec 3rd Town Centre Christmas Market Montague Place Dec 8th Guildbourne Christmas Market Dec 9th Lions Christmas Grotto South Street Square Dec 9th Salvation Army playing in town centre 11am – 2pm Dec 14th Worthing BID Traditional Christmas Event – Montague Place Dec 16th Lions Christmas Grotto South Street Square Dec 16th Salvation Army playing in town centre 11am – 2pm Dec 23rd Salvation Army playing in town centre 11:30 am – 1pm Dec 23rd Lions Christmas Grotto South Street Square

Worthing Friendship Centre On Thursday 14th December, Worthing Friendship Centre will welcome Peter Ridge with his guitar and songs for Christmas at Durrington Community Centre at 2:15pm. Members are encouraged to bring a friend to this seasonal celebration. For information on lunch dates and events in 2024 call Julie on 07981 239017.

The Group

YOU Group

The Group is the Sussex club for unattached men and women, age 55+, we meet in Worthing on the first Monday evening of every month. Meeting on Monday 1st January 2024 at 7:30pm at The Thomas a Beckett, 146 Rectory Road, Worthing, BN14 7PJ. Lunches and dinners, live music, walks, theatre, golf, holidays. Also in Lewes, Brighton, Horsham and Burgess Hill.

Wednesday 13th December at 7pm, St. Symphorian’s Church and St. Barnabas House are holding this joint event. Please come and support us and be entertained by the wonderful Durrington Junior School Choir, under the direction of Dave Burrows and enjoy joining in with the Carols. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available at the end and a retiring collection for St. Barnabas House.

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Venue: St. Symphorian’s Church. BN13 3HU

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Winter Pop Up 2023 at Colonnade House Discover a selection of art, craft and design in Worthing this winter, as we welcome back our annual pop up shop. Featuring our studio members, local artists and creative charities, you will be able to pick up handmade, locally produced gifts. On Saturday 16th December, join us for a day of festive fun in the gallery with drinks and mince pies while you shop. MEET THE CHARITIES;

Sussex Gruﬀs Male Voice Choir – Supporting Care for Veterans Christmas Concert The Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir are proud to be supporting the Care for Veterans charity by performing at their annual fundraising Christmas Concert, which is to be held in the beautiful surroundings of Lancing College’s chapel on Sunday 17th December. The Gruffs have a long term relationship with the charity who do a wonderful job in supporting military veterans. Joining the Gruffs will be the Inspirations Community Choir from Rustington who, individually and collaboratively, will be performing a wide variety of traditional and modern Christmas music. Tickets are available through the Care for Veterans website. Since its formation fifteen years ago, the Worthing based Sussex Gruffs have performed concerts in aid of many local charities and other good causes, including: Superstar Arts GuildCare Worthing Churches Homeless Project Sky full of Stories Kent, Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance Trust Have you ever considered joining a choir? When asked, most people say they can’t sing, but often sing to themselves in the shower, or sing along to something on the radio. The truth is, everyone can sing. So, why not give it a try? You don’t have to be able to read music, and we don’t ask people to audition. The first month is absolutely free with no obligation to join.

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POLLINATOR PIONEERS The Pollinator Pioneers are a volunteerled community bee-keeping group based in Worthing, who are passionate about growing the local pollinator footprint and supporting ecological systems. Volunteer beekeepers have worked hard to create locally produced honey and associated artisan honey products alongside mosaic art, candles and more. CREATIVE WAVES Creative Waves Community Arts CIC is a local, not-for-profit company run by Vanessa Breen and Nadia Chalk. They share their energy and passion to create inspiring community projects that bring people together and transforms spaces. Vanessa and Nadia will also be displaying their own art. MEN IN SHEDS Men in Sheds are an organisation that provides community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. They will be bringing along a selection of unique hand-carved wooden items. MEET THE ARTISTS; JOHN BOND John Bond is a local illustrator, author and artist. He creates work for books, merchandise, print projects, campaigns, and has exhibited his artwork internationally. You will find signed copies of his popular ‘Mini Rabbit’ picture book series, along with a selection of greetings cards and signed prints. LUCY ROWAN Lucy Rowan is a textile designer, specialising in weaving. She has authored several craft books and holds workshops in the South of England to pass on her textile skills. Lucy will be selling punch needle kits, handmade stockings, woollen

wreaths, craft books and other textile pieces. SARAH TROWSDALE Sarah’s work begins with cultural and historical research, exploring little-known women through history. Using this information, she creates dynamic art quilts that represent them. ALISON TYLDESLEY Alison is a contemporary landscape artist, working primarily in acrylics on canvas. She aims to capture intense light and atmosphere in her work - particularly glowing horizons, wild skies, seas and receding hills. Her intention is to create an emotional response to landscape. JOSEPHINE NOBILE Josephine Nobile will be selling her handmade jewellery under her brand name: Anamaya Jewellery. ELLIE BOND Ellie Bond is a Worthing-based stained glass artist, who has created a limited collection of glass Christmas decorations and ﬂowers. SARA COOK Sara Cook is an artist who works with translucent textiles, inﬂuenced by the ancient tradition of bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths. Sara will be selling framed pieces of her work alongside traditional Korean kits for thimbles and mobiles. SAM HARPER HOLDING Sam Harper Holding is a local illustrator and animator, making work about the world around him and inside his head. Sam will be selling a new issue of his pebble zine, as well as the first issue and some original illustrations and prints. EMMA FARQUHAR Emma is a third year illustration student, and will have a range of lino prints available, alongside screen prints, riso and handmade cards. BELLA CHALK Bella Chalk is a local artist, illustrator and designer. Inspired by dreams, people, fashion, architecture and music, she enjoys making abstract, intricate pieces, mixing media and layering textures and shapes. Bella is exhibiting a new selection of work, including original illustrations and a small collection of prints.

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Chris Hare’s response That is a very good question. In the seventeenth century the land at Heene (and at Worthing) extended several hundred metres south of the present shoreline, at least level to the end of the present-day pier. This land, where it was firm, was known as Worthing Common, and where it was more marshy, was known as ‘the saltgrass,’ for obvious reasons. They were still playing cricket on the common into the early eighteenth century. A series of violent storms and high tides seriously eroded this land in the eighteenth century, and that erosion was only halted by the erection of sea defences by the Worthing Town Commissioners after 1803. The Half Brick pub at East Worthing was twice swept away by the sea, as was the sea road. Today, with rising sea levels, even more imposing sea defences will be required to keep the sea at bay, although, eventually, the sea will win!

Thank you for the interesting November issue, with many thought provoking articles. However the item describing 'Universal Basic Income' is probably the most ridiculous, impractical and ill thought through 'system' I have ever had the misfortune to read about. The proposal is to make regular payments, without means testing, to the entire population from the age of 18 years until death. Payments would be made regardless of employment status to satisfy the 'fundamental right' to a basic level of economic security. Recipients are free to spend the money as they see fit. It is claimed that such a system would reduce bureaucracy and reduce costs but is not intended to replace the benefits system! So the obvious question is where would the vast amounts of money come from? Why would any payment be made to the middle or upper classes, even though most individuals in those categories would have worked hard to be where they are. All of those thousands of unproductive, lazy and idle people who always seek 'something for nothing' would

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revel in such a ludicrous system. 'Recipients are free to spend these funds as they see fit', presumably on drugs and drink or anything else that may choose, whether it be frivolous or necessary. There is no legal right to a 'basic level of economic security'. There are no free lunches, people should be encouraged to better themselves by working hard in there jobs and careers. Why should industrious people pay and thereby support, through taxation, other people other than those in genuine need, such as those with a medically recognised disability? Administering such a scheme would not 'reduce costs', to the contrary. In the modern world the word 'poverty' needs to be clearly defined. In the media we even see refugees in third world countries with mobile phones, which some would call luxuries. This proposed system is ludicrous in every respect. It could never be afforded, is completely inequitable and we already have a welfare state! John Vaughan, Goring by Sea

As AI will possible make various jobs obsolete (not being doom merchant, just can see it happening with middle management, analytics, etc) I think it will eventually be a necessity. I’m all for it - if we can all live on a bit of UBI, propped up with a bit of part time work for a better work life balance I think we’d all benefit.

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This month, we welcome back some familiar faces to the gallery. We have local illustrator and author, Owen Davey, for a week of art, prints, gifts and more. Next up, is our popular ‘Space to Make’. We’ll be bringing our 3D printer and laser cutter to the gallery for you to have a go, with free bookable slots. Later on in the month, we welcome back our Winter Pop Up, celebrating the wonderful creative community in Worthing. You can also find Walter Wall in Gallery 2, exhibiting his current works in his exhibition ‘Multi Ply’.

OWEN DAVEY’S POP UP SHOP 5 - 10 December Join the award-winning local illustrator and author, Owen Davey, for one week of art prints, picture books, gifts and more. Owen is well known for his geometric animal illustrations and bold colour palettes. Owen will also be showing his passion project from the last two years - a delightfully nerdy fantasyinspired card game named Fame & Fable in Gallery 2.

Images: 1. Owen Davey 2. Owen Davey 3. Space to Make: Winter Tech Sessions 4. Winter Pop Up 5. Walter Wall ‘Multi Ply’

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Back for another year, the ‘Space to Make Winter Tech Workshop’ returns to Colonnade House. Get creative with tech to craft, design and personalise your own gifts in our bookable sessions and drop-in Festive Maker Weekend. We’ll be transforming Gallery 2 into a pop-up tech workshop. Visit us and use our Ender 3D printer and Glowforge laser cutter, and watch your designs come to life. Workshop space is limited so booking is essential.

Discover a selection of art, craft and design in Worthing this Christmas as we welcome back our annual winter ‘Pop Up’. The Pop Up shop is a space to explore, feel inspired and pick up some handmade, unique gifts to tick off your Christmas list. Featuring our studio members, guests and creative charities.

WALTER WALL 19 December - January 2024

Walter Wall is back for another year at Colonnade House with his latest collection of work, ‘Multi Ply’. In addition to being open in the leadup to Christmas, you will also be able to enjoy Walter’s work through the windows of Colonnade House until the new year.

About Colonnade House Colonnade House is the home of local art in Worthing, showcasing work by painters, printmakers, sculptors and photographers. 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. Colonnade House, 47 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11 3DH Tuesday - Saturday (+ some Sundays) 10:00 - 17:00 colonnadehouse.co.uk joe.cox@adur-worthing.gov.uk 07917 093541

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