Inside Tarring, Issue 70, February 2024 by insidecommunity

FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE 70

TARRING

THE POSTCODE REVOLUTION:

THE MINI CLOCK REPAIR:

THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO

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Welcome Ah...the month of love, lifting us out of a gloomy January. Russ has captured Worthing “love” perfectly on the front cover, and our love extends again to the seabed this month! We are very keen to have a regular cartoon/ story to engage children with the work of Sussex Seabed Restoration. You can help us - see p7 to see how you can get involved! There is a whole section on Clubs and Groups this month, and some great events. In future months these pages will be bursting at the seams, especially as we head towards Worthing Festival. INSIDE are the proud media partners for this year’s festival, and I am the volunteer Community and Business link. If you have a premesis that would be ideal for a performance, or you have an art you would like to display, but need a premesis during the Festival fortnight, get in touch and I will sign post you....more details will become clear over the next few months. Keep in Touch!

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Looking after Sensitive Skin �� 4 COMMUNITY Litter Picking in Tarring �� 6 NHW and Community Forum �� 6 GET INVOLVED Stingray and Cuttlefish Character Naming �� 7 CROSSWORD �� 8 THE REAL REPAIR SHOP The Mini Clock Repair: A Tale of Beauty and Precision ��12 @WORTHINGETHNOGRAPHIC Vintage, Recycled or Ethical Branded Clothing? ��14 THE POSTCODE REVOLUTION: There IS something you can do. �� 15 LOCAL HISTORY Two New Heritage Trails ��16 #LETSSUSITOUT COP Summary, Local Interest Groups and Future Conversations ��18 SPORTS Thunder’s Father Figure ��20 The Season of Giving ��21 NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME Put on your Hats, Gloves and Wellies and Head Out ��22 LOCAL BUSINESS How can Being a Member of a Chamber of Commerce Support you and your Business? ��23 ART Captivating Seascapes Exhibition Unveils a Symphony of Oceanic Beauty ��24 CLUBS AND GROUPS ��25, 26, 27 EVENTS �� 28, 29, 31 INDEX AND FEEDBACK ��30

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Looking after sensitive skin Bryan Turner MRPharmS

robably the most common skin condition that healthcare staff see in consultations is atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis. Atopic means that the patient is sensitive to an allergen which could be any of a wide range of substances including foods, cosmetic and toiletries, animals or dust. Dermatitis simply means inflammation of the skin, which is the uncomfortable symptom. It is a persistent condition, and can be diﬃcult to treat effectively. Sometimes it will go away, only to return some time later. About 20% of children in the UK will suffer with atoptic eczema, and also about 10% of adults. It often develops before a child’s first birthday, but occasionally the first episode may not happen until adulthood. People with atopic eczema are often allergic to a number of things, and may also suffer from asthma and/or hay fever. In very young children who develop severe eczema, it is often a food allergy that is responsible. It’s usually a long-term (chronic) condition, although it can improve significantly, or even clear completely, in some children as they get older. The eczema will cause the skin to become swollen, red and flaky, and cracks can develop. Itching is a very common symptom, as well as dryness and possible infection. The most commonly infected areas, especially in children, are the creases of the joints at the elbows and knees and sometimes the wrists and the neck. Eczema in children often becomes less severe as the get older, and often becomes very much less problematic as they go through their teens. But in some people the effects of the condition will be persistent throughout their life. The

severity of eczema can range from mild to severe. Severe eczema can be physically and mentally challenging for the patient. If you suffer from eczema, you need to learn to avoid whatever the trigger substance is. It may be a particular detergent, house mite dust or a specific food. Cold weather and stress can also make eczema worse. You should avoid using any kind of soap or shower gel. These products remove the skins natural fats and make the skin drier. You can use products known as emollients (available from pharmacy or on prescription) as soap substitutes. If you need to use soap and water to clean your hands, always apply an emollient or a moisturiser afterwards. When your eczema is itchy, try not to scratch it. Although this is a natural and instinctive reaction, it can make the itch worse. Try rubbing the area with your fingertips. An antihistamine can help with the itching. When your skin gets dry, it is more likely to have a flare up. To try to avoid this you should habitually use a moisturising cream or ointment even when your skin appears clear. Artificial fabrics, and also wool, have been suggested as a cause of eczema. Sufferers often find that their condition improves if they wear clothes made of cotton or another non-irritant material. In rare cases eczema can be so severe it will need assessment and treatment by a healthcare professional. If it is spread over a large area of your body, or if the condition is affecting your quality of life to a substantial extent you may need to see your GP who refer you onto a dermatologist. You should also see a GP if your eczema is crusty, weeping or has blisters as this suggests an infection.

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W Litter picking in Tarring Park If you are interested in helping to keep our local Tarring Park litter-free and to provide an enjoyable facility for our community, please join us at our monthly litter pick. In addition to contributing to a useful community service, the activity provides gentle exercise and an opportunity to meet a friendly group of people. Please bring your own gloves, but otherwise, all relevant litter picking equipment will be provided. We meet at 10.00am on the 2nd Saturday of every month by the Notice Board in Tarring Park.

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Tarring Neighbourhood Watch, Community Forum, and Friends of Tarring Park.

hat a year 2023 was. We wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year 2024. Here are some of the highlights from 2023, and the things we have been working on. We have had talks from some very interesting guests: Southern Water spoke about their schemes to assist with their water bills in this cost-of-living crisis for those who need it; West Sussex County Council told us about the waste and recycling centres in West Sussex, we are currently in the process of organising a trip to visit one of the recycling sites; Tarring Manor have plans for their residents to integrate with the Tarring community; Residents who have organised art exhibitions and written books and others helping with road traﬃc calming schemes. Our Worthing Borough Councillors who attend our meetings always have lots of information for us all and are currently working together to improve the crossing at St Lawrence Surgery and introduce parking bays instead of the muddy bank. A few members of Tarring Flood Action Group have been out in appalling weather to help others and to avert flooding. They have also been busy at the Triangle planting crocus bulbs which were donated by the Rotary Club of Tarring Park and with street cleans in South Street and Glebe Road. Friends of Tarring Park who aim to improve the park for everyone to enjoy, have also been planting crocuses donated by Rotary Club of Tarring Park and Worthing Borough Council are currently

looking for a site to plant a walnut tree, kindly donated by one of our members. Potential installation of a water refill station in the park is being investigated. The oncea-month litter picking group, who help keep the park as clean and tidy as possible, meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10am. We are also lucky to have our very own urban gardener who helps to keep the twittens clear and reports any graﬃti found in Tarring. Very importantly, we have updates from West Worthing Tennis Club and the resurfacing of the tennis courts, and Tarring Priory Bowls Club with the new extension at the Bowls Club. There were three very successful events in 2023. The Easter Egg Hunt, which due to the weather had to be moved indoors to West Worthing Baptist Church. Children (supervised of course) were queuing all the way round to Canterbury Road! Picnic in the Park, which started off very wet and soggy, but by 11am the sun was shining bright, and everyone had a great time. There were dances and football in the arena as well as fun races, and lots of stalls. An evening of young, local musicians followed Picnic in the Park with each of the bands showcasing their talents. The year ended with an informal meeting followed by mulled wine, mince pies and nibbles. If you would like to join us please contact Iona Harte by email harteiona@ gmail.com, we meet once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at West Worthing Baptist Church.

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o you love the sea and its amazing creatures? Do you want to help protect and restore the Sussex seabed? If so, we have a fun and creative challenge for you! We are looking for names for our cartoon characters of Stingrays and Cuttlefish, who will star in our future children’s stories about Sussex Seabed Restoration. These stories will teach children about the importance of marine conservation and the beauty of underwater life, engaging them so that they have an insight and interest as they become adults. You can send us your ideas by email to liana@insidepublications.ltd or through the post to Liana Naylor, INSIDE, Sphere Business Centre, Northbrook College, Broadwater Rd, Worthing BN14 8HJ. The best names will be chosen by our team and featured in our upcoming publicatons. So, what are you waiting for? Let your imagination run wild and name our Stingrays and Cuttlefish today! We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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The Mini Clock Repair: A Tale of Beauty and Precision Matt Marchant

Hello and thanks for joining me once again at INSIDE. Instead of rattling on with my usual ramblings about servicing your toaster or how to make the best use of old rubber gloves, this time I thought I’d actually share some real-life experience from the workshop for a change. You heard correctly, actual accounts about real things with real people. Who’d have thought, eh? Anyway, let’s get on with it.

can’t quite remember if it was October or November, a very nice lady got in touch to ask me if I could repair her broken Mini clock. Via email, she’d taken the time to send me a video link showing a working example - very helpful, since I had no idea what it looked like. The video showed the clock, which, on the hour, a little red Mini car does a lap of the clockface, back into its garage via two little doors. Quite a thing of beauty! Now, people who know me well, know that I have a bit of a thing for a Mini. The original ones, not the BMW one (just sayin’). I also have a small collection of my own interesting clocks. So, a Mini themed clock with a fault that needed fixing was like my birthday and Christmas all arriving in the same box. Could I help, you bet ya! Upon inspection, the timepiece in question was indeed a work of art. When new, I suspect it was an exclusive, only available at Mini dealers, waiting in beautiful display cabinets to tempt new owners as they took delivery of their new motors – catching them in the mood, I guess. This example, now 20 years old, had

THE REAL REPAIR SHOP INSIDE ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ been dropped and the Mini had broken off, together with one of the clock’s garage doors. Still with me? It was held together with small screws, and clearly wasn’t designed to ever come apart, but when has that stopped me before? A few moments in the workshop, and the back was off and problems exposed. I had to make a small repair, using some scrap metal, to the Mini’s bracket and use a small pin to make a new hinge for the broken garage door. After a LOT of fettling, the clock’s animation was working again. I really didn’t want to give it back, but that’s not how this game works. When I saw the look on my customer’s face when she saw it all work again, it was all worth it. One has to take the rough with the smooth. As soon as the funky clock headed out of the door, I took delivery of a faulty Shark vacuum cleaner which had packed up and yes, it was full of, how does one say ‘detritus’? I’ll say it now; I’m not a fan of Shark products and I’ll tell you why. Most Shark vacuum cleaners I’ve taken apart are flimsy, delicate, prone to blockages and time consuming to dismantle and put right. The manufacturer doesn’t really get involved in supplying internal repair parts such as motors which is a pity, as they tend to self-destruct when owners forget to change the HEPA filter, which happens all the time. Despite all this, people seem to love them. I took this one on, knowing the problem before I’d removed the 40-odd screws to confirm the issue. Ready for a bit of nerd-dom? A knackered bearing, caused by excess heat, due to poor air flow - relating to a blocked filter, had led to an unstable motor shaft. These things spin at around 25,000 RPM, so any resulting wobble, noise and smells of impending doom, will

soon be replaced by excessive electrical arcing at the commutator, then perhaps a little smoke and most likely a bang before throwing in the towel. All very theatrical when it happens. The aftermarket spares network has responded to Shark’s dirty little problems, so I didn’t have a problem sourcing a new motor for the poorly machine, and I was able to fit the new part with some nice fresh filters and hand it back to the customer, all cleaned up of course for a third of the price of a new one. For things like this, repair is usually cost effective. And, if a new part wasn’t available, there’s a healthy secondhand supply here in the UK, usually via eBay. When most hoovers had bags, there were often no filters to worry about. Dyson changed all that and I think since then, there has been a belief that many new machines require little or no maintenance between emptying. Clever little trick is that. The dust has got to be trapped somewhere on any machine, whether bagged or non-bagged. I guess the morale of this story is to clean or replace your machines’ filters, all of them, regularly, get to know what your appliance sounds like normally and take action as soon as anything doesn’t sound right. Delays here will mean more cost. In other news, I had to look up the word ‘Whovians’ recently. It was a new one on me, but with Doctor Who now back on our screens, one such person got in touch to ask if I could repair his Sonic Screwdriver. Since The Doctor has such a following, various companies

have sprung up over the years to serve dedicated disciples with replica Daleks, Tardises or should that be Tardie, you get the picture. It’s a buoyant market, so I’m told. The 10th Sonic Screwdriver was available a few years ago now, and to the casual observer, these props look just like the ones on the telly. The only difference is that they can be programmed to operate TVs and other things, by waving and tapping the thing in a certain direction. There’s even cool sound effects and a voice confirming the operators’ choice. The toys are well made and designed for vigorous fan-based fun and pleasure. The trouble is that one can have too much of a good thing and over time, all that waving about and even time itself, takes its toll on the small LiPo nonreplaceable battery. I’m no expert in the world of The Timelord, but surely such a thing could fix itself, right? Anyway, after the owner had come out from behind the sofa to drop me a line about his faulty tool, all I needed to do was to wait for the package to drop through my letter box. The 10th Sonic Screwdriver isn’t meant to come apart. I’ve had many bottomclenching moments with these things over the years, doing my best not to snap the delicate plastic tags holding it together as I gently lever it open after gently warming it with a hairdryer. This one went well and I soon replaced the onboard battery with something fit for the future. Whovians are a unique breed, and after having this thing in the workshop a few days, the customer was soon on my case asking for updates. I wish I could control time in the workshop, but it takes as long as it takes. With the repair completed, a short test confirmed that it was all satisfactory and it was time for it to be returned to the customer, once all of the fiscal unpleasantries had been seen too. Happy days. So, there you are, some honest accounts of genuine customer repair work carried out recently. I do hope you’ve found it all interesting. Until the next time, all the best, Matt. Have you got an interesting or funny repair story? If so, please do get in touch. Maybe you’ve had a repair experience that could be shared here to help others. fixitworkshop.co.uk X @fix_it_workshop Insta @repairyourthings Email fixitworkshop@btinternet.com

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Vintage, recycled or ethical branded clothing? What? They look at me, and then at each other. Is one of them going to say something? Well, that T-shirt… I look down. Sigh. I know what’s coming. I mean, it’s a bit more like a mini dress. They exchange glances, smirk. I snort with laughter They’re right of course. I’ve not worn a mini dress since 1974, thank you very much. This is that bamboo T-shirt I bought last summer. It’s stretched horribly, hasn’t it? We all look at it and make nasty faces. It wasn’t last summer - you’ve had that 2 years now. Almost 3? Time to throw it out? I sigh.

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’d bought a few pieces of bamboo clothing, lured by the idea that they’d be made of sustainable fabric and produced under ethical conditions for suppliers and workers. And intrigued by the publicity that dared you to ‘wear them more, wash them less often’. The makers promised no stinky T-shirt armpits. And eco-friendly savings on laundry. That part turned out true. I took the T-shirt summer camping and wore it for 3 days without it feeling grungy. Brilliant. But after a few washes, it began to stretch and stretch and - well, now it’s a minidress. Fit only for pyjamas or gardening in. I’m not going to throw it out. I can use it around the house. I’ve only had it a while. Also in my drawer is a mainstream cotton T-shirt from a big brand. That one was a hand-me-down from one of the teenagers. Ten years ago. Still going strong. Not ethical, not sustainable. But wearable. Choosing clothing is a miserable obligation, I find. Trying to balance sustainability, value for money and durability is hard. Wanting to know something about the conditions it was made under can be really complicated. So I rely on brands that make confident

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public claims about all that. It doesn’t always work out. Back in the mid-1980s, I bought an ‘aztec print’ fleece. Nastily synthetic. 100% polyester. They were all the rage and I loved it. Wore it to death for a few years then relegated it to camping and gardening gear. It had a few tiny burn holes in it, but it still looked good and it was easy to look after. No ironing, no shrinking, and it washed up well. Around 2010, one of the kids pulled it out of the laundry basket and asked, Could I have this? I laughed and said yes, of course - glad to see it getting another airing. When that young fashionista grew older and moved out, I finally retired the ‘aztec fleece’ to a fabric recycling bin. Recently, I see that those bold print fleeces are having yet another moment. I feel a bit of despair when I consider all this: My 10-year-old hand-me-down mainstream T-shirt, that archaeologically ancient ‘aztec fleece’, indestructible and probably still going somewhere on somebody’s back - and this bamboo T-shirt, no more than 3 years old and pretty unwearable. 2024: time for me to pop in to CREW Worthing and dig into those questions. They’re vexing - and it’s becoming critical to sort out some answers.

POSTCODE REVOLUTION INSIDE ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪

The Postcode Revolution: There IS something you can do. Katy Parsonage tells us about her discovery of a peaceful way to work towards mitigating the eﬀects of Climate Change. I had a strong desire to march in London in climate protests with a group of other mums, even to the point of arrest if needed, to urge the government and public to take the necessary action to prevent climate catastrophe. Scary new anti-protest legislation prevented me from marching. So, I looked into other actions to safeguard our futures. I heard about a wonderfully simple, local idea: to connect with those in my immediate environment – literally 30 or so households that share my postcode – for greater safety, communication and connection, bringing countless benefits to health and wellbeing with low energy, local community-based living. It’s called ‘Postcode Revolution’ creating ‘Postcode Communities’. During Covid19 lockdowns, we were literally grounded to our streets. Some loved it, some hated it. There’s no question that it was hugely inconvenient. When life returned to ‘normal’, the positive impact of being grounded together on our streets for months at a time became clear: a sense of community and renewed concern for those around us. Without busy schedules to keep, we sat on our doorsteps wondering if the neighbour over the road was ok. Covid19 presented us with enormous threat, but also offered the increased safety that being more connected with those in our immediate environment brings. Simpler day-to-day, low-energy living was imposed upon us, but it can also be a choice. Choosing to work locally, and form valuable connections on our doorsteps. My mum set up a community group for her street in Brighton and created a WhatsApp group. When lockdown eased, they swapped toys and furniture and shared tools, gardening knowledge and lifts. Someone who was 9 months pregnant during the petrol crisis posted on the group that she had no petrol to get to the hospital. Three people immediately offered to be on stand-by to get her there. An elderly person needed to move heavy furniture - people offered to help that evening. We are a social species,

living in the atomised ‘self-suﬃcient’ way we do is a relatively new thing to humanity, and arguably not at all healthy. Last year, a friend enthused about a talk they heard from 22-year-old Jack Cooper about ‘The Postcode Revolution’. Jack had been a radical climate activist – sitting in roads and doing a pitch-invasion at a 2022 football match to ‘wake people up to the climate crisis’. Inspired by Rupert Read and the Climate Majority Project, Jack decided to follow a less disruptive path, focusing on his immediate local community in his postcode. He went door-knocking, set up a WhatsApp group, hosted a connection event, organised Energy Performance Certificates for 6 houses and much more. Low-energy community tools included a postcode larder, tool-sharing and a postcode library, using Google Sheets. Jack describes how Postcode Communities are part of a ‘Postcode Revolution’ that is deliberately ‘small, inviting people to pause and refocus energies on residents in our postcode, rather than trying to change the world’. A Postcode Community builds a lifeboat for all. For some, the benefits are immediately. For others, it may only be in crisis that the Postcode Community comes into its own. As a pre-determined boundary, it offers a source of identity

from which community can form. Jack’s Postcode Community brought him in contact with older members of his community who taught him skills such as gardening and basic carpentry. He helped them with projects that had previously felt overwhelming. Jack reflects, “There is so much young people like myself can offer to older members of their community, from labour-intensive work, to help with technology, to simply company, and older people have much to offer in return”. Jack writes: “A postcode revolutionary recognises that a high energy lifestyle is directly contributing to climate and ecological breakdown. We can stop living high energy anxious lives that are actively dangerous for our community and future generations”. Jack moved away from the perceived division between environmental activists and the general public: “I believe we all want to live with safety, communication and connection with those around us. Like our response to the Covid19 national emergency, a similar scale of government and citizen response is warranted for the climate and ecological emergency: local, low energy, community-centred living will be a central part of the solution”. A testimony from one of the Jack’s members: “Living on a busy road like ours, it was a rarity that you would have a chance to meet up with or even chat with our neighbours. The Postcode Community has given us new opportunities to meet up along the street, whether to chat over a drink or discuss whether anyone can help with odd jobs. The benefits […] are really starting to take shape and it has been brilliant to be part of. Whether you are meeting for a book club or simply checking on neighbours it truly can be part of the community and long may it remain.” Simon & Nicki. Another resident reflected: ‘It’s great, when walking along the street, I now say hello to people’. Jack Cooper (United Nations Association Climate & Oceans Youth Ambassador & member of Climate Majority Project), will be speaking at the CREW Centre (Climate Resilience Centre Worthing, 9 South St, Worthing BN11 3AJ) on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at 7pm – please come along to hear more and start your own Postcode Community.

⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ INSIDE LOCAL HISTORY

In reworking the Durrington and Salvington trail, I was particularly grateful to lifelong Salvington resident, Jean Kirk, who was able to add a great deal of local historical detail. Both trails, along with five others published last year, are available from Worthing Town Hall, Worthing Beach Oﬃce, local libraries, and Worthing Museum. They can also be downloaded from https://timeforworthing.uk/ Here are some extracts from both these trails to whet your appetite – HISTORIC PUBS CLOSE AT HAND The John Selden, Salvington Road This pub is named after the famous parliamentarian and judicial historian, John Selden, who was born in a cottage called ‘Lacies’ (sadly demolished following a fire in 1956) in what is now Selden’s Way (off Stone Lane). Selden argued in favour of the rights of Parliament and against the arbitrary rule of the King. John Milton described Selden as ‘the chief of learned men reputed in this land’. Selden died in 1654, having lived to see the abolition of the monarchy and the House of Lords. In the nineteenth century a pub called ‘The Spotted Cow’, demolished in 1910, stood on the site of the present-day ‘John Selden’.

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wo new heritage trails have been published by the Worthing Heritage Alliance. One, on Durrington and Salvington is a redesign with updates from the original trail published in 2013; the second is a brand new trail focused on West Durrington. This might surprise readers, who will be asking themselves what heritage is to be found in the modern housing estates that are rapidly expanding by the day in the north-west of the borough? The answer is twofold: firstly there is more heritage than you might think amidst the 21st century housing; and secondly there is a great deal of heritage to explore within a mile of West Durrington. In writing this trail, I was mindful that many residents living in West Durrington will be new, not just to their locality, but to the Worthing area. We know many people are moving in from Brighton, London, and further afield. So, while this trail is for everyone, from lifelong Worthing residents to visitors, it is particularly aimed at those starting a new life in our town, who might feel a stronger sense of community by being introduced to the local heritage.

The Park View (formerly The Lamb), Salvington Road It was said that a retired shepherd first ran this pub, hence its original name. The local friendly society, cricket club, and football club, all used to hold their annual dinners at the pub. The Coach and Horses, Arundel Road According to local legend, when the wealthy and profligate Walker brothers of Michelgrove squandered their inheritance, and were forced to sell their great mansion, their canny butler, who had saved his money, bought the Coach and Horses, and employed the disgraced brothers as barmen! The World’s End (formerly the Horse and Groom), Arundel Road, Patching Today’s pub has expanded to include a row of cottages to the east. Local gamekeeper, Frank West, was born in one of these cottages in the early years of the last century and celebrated his eightieth birthday having a pub lunch in what was once the front room of his old home! To the east of the World’s End is Patching Pond, a beauty spot popular with residents and visitors for over 200 years. The Bull’s Head, Goring Street Probably the oldest local pub dating back to at least 1770, and possibly far earlier. In the seventeenth century, puritan

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worked in the woods and were skilled hurdle and wattle-makers - a type of fencing made from hazel and other native woods. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, pheasant-shooting became a popular pastime for the well-to-do, with local men and boys acting as beaters. Clapham Common, is situated to the south of the village and borders the A27, and was once an area where villagers could graze their livestock and collect firewood in the winter. However, in the early nineteenth century, the common was ‘enclosed’ and became the property of Captain Pechell MP, the owner of Castle Goring. Pechell was unremitting in his determination to prosecute villagers who continued ‘trespassing’ on his land and collecting firewood during the winter.

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THE OLD FORGE AND ROSE COTTAGE, DURRINGTON HILL The Overington family were associated with these buildings for over 250 years. Henry Overington came to Durrington from Hampshire in 1740 to run the local blacksmith’s. The family continued to run a business from the property until recent times. During the nineteenth century and well into the twentieth century, Overingtons held all the important oﬃces of the parish, including Overseer of the Poor, Highway Surveyor, Churchwarden,

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clock in the cottage, forcing them to be still, for fear they might pull it over on themselves! There is a great deal more to read in both trails, including the supposed mysterious goings-on in Clapham Woods, and the history of High Salvington Windmill – possibly the oldest surviving mill in Sussex. For those interested in the history of Worthing’s town centre, there are two new trails, published last year, that cover this area. Even more history, including slideshows of historic photographs are available at www.worthingvillagevoices. org.uk

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CLAPHAM VILLAGE AND CLAPHAM WOODS Situated less than one mile from West Durrington, Clapham, and it’s neighbouring village Patching, are two rural survivals that are protected from urban sprawl by being situated in the South Downs National Park, while the A27 acts as a barrier to development too. Both villages are in Arun District. Walking along Clapham Street, the visitor will notice a mixture of buildings from different historic eras, including thatched cottages, Victorian, and modern houses. The school – one of the smallest in terms of pupil numbers in West Sussex – dates from 1833. The village was once home to families of farm workers and woodmen. At one time there were 4,000 sheep in the parish – 2,000 being in the isolated outlier of Lee Farm. Clapham Woods is one of the largest areas of ancient woodland surviving in West Sussex, and has been commercially coppiced since at least the sixteenth century. Generations of families, including the Bookers, the Kinnards, and the Searles

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#LETSSUSITOUT

COP summary, local Interest groups and future conversations…

OP28 has been and gone. This is a “Conference of the Parties” attended by the countries that signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – a treaty that came into force in 1994. • A Summary of COP28 agreements • A loss and damage fund for the most vulnerable countries was established. • Mitigation measures agreements include a fossil fuel phase out (instead of only a phase down) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. • Private sector to be supported by launch of $30 billion private market climate capital. Sir David King, Chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group - CCAG, commented: “Achieving net zero by 2050 is no longer enough to ensure a safe future for humanity; we must revise global targets beyond net zero and commit to net negative strategies urgently”. A lot of challenges and criticism occurred during the 2023 COP in Dubai, many of them directed at its residency in UAE, a major oil exporting country. The next meeting - COP29 will take place in Azerbaijan which relies economically on fossil fuels and has a poor record on human rights. The language used by major news outlets and governments about COP conclusions were words like “historic”, “unprecedented” and “landmark”.

And it is historic, because the first deal was made that specifically calls on all nations to “transition away” from fossil fuels. Leaders of high-polluting nations also need to put a positive spin on the outcomes of global climate talks, which is easy to achieve by simply marketing the outcome as “historic”. The meaning behind these words render them meaningless, however. When an emergency like climate change is neglected for decades, almost anything can be described as “historic” progress. Climate change is not recent news. Governments and Fossil Fuel corporations knew the implications 60 years ago, when scientists first sounded the alarm. US president Lyndon B. Johnson was explicitly warned about the dangers of burning fossil fuels in 1965. A report from his Science Advisory Committee titled ‘Restoring the Quality of Our Environment’ detailed the ways human society was polluting the air, water and land. An entire section focussed on carbon dioxide from fossil fuels that will modify the heat balance of the atmosphere to such an extent that marked changes in climate could occur, that are not controllable through local or even national efforts. So, don’t walk away being misled about the true state of progress toward a safe climate future, thus leading to more dangerous climate delay. I wish more than anything to proclaim COP28 successful but nothing has been done to stop fossil fuel extraction or ensure a just transition to keep us safe.

#LETSSUSITOUT NEED? OR WANT? Do you ever feel there is a misunderstanding between what we view as ‘need’ and ‘luxury’? Do we need to fly? Do we need to drive when we can get to our destination another way? Do children need plastic toys - would they want them if they knew the horrifying result of plastic pollution? Did you know, that for the first time, a study in 2020 found microplastics are now present in the placenta of unborn babies? The degradation of plastic objects present in the environment never leave. Over many years they move through to living organisms, including mammals. Millions of tons of plastic enter the oceans every year. This Christmas there was plastic coated Christmas wrapping paper, and the misconception that it can go in the recycling bin! What a great campaign it would be to strive for a communal plastic free Christmas next year? A great example of using your money to vote for the world you want for your children. SOME GOOD NEWS RE PLASTIC FROM THE EU! In March 2022, 175 nations approved a resolution to end plastic pollution. The stage was set to create a legally binding treaty by 2024 to prevent and reduce global plastic pollution. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) aims to tackle the entire life-cycle of plastic, with the primary goal of developing circular economies that break the reign of singleuse plastics. Solutions are at our fingertips and can be unifying through discussion. We can embrace transition together. Strength is in numbers and collective action is powerful. CLIMATE CHANGE TIMELINE? Many people ask about the climate change timeline. What will happen when? There are no definitive data. It depends on which tipping points are reached first and what changes might occur. Currently, with the government policies in place, we are likely to hit 1.5°C of heating by around 2030 and 2°C by 2050, or sooner - within many of our lifetimes. Parts of the UK are in danger of flooding, with low lying and coastal towns and cities at particular risk. Farming in the UK will be affected, causing food insecurity. Displaced people around the world will be seeking safe refuge (1.2 billion people could be displaced globally by 2050 due to climate change and natural disasters). Scientists estimate that it will be almost impossible to live in South Asia and the Persian Gulf. Even heat-adapted people cannot carry out normal outdoor activities past a wet-bulb temperature of 32°C. A friend recently discussed the irony of contributing to climate change through flying and then no longer being able to

The CREW Transport Group are in discussions to amalgamate several local transport groups in Worthing together under one umbrella at CREW looking at all aspects of green transport and air pollution. holiday in Spain due to temperatures of 50oC (along with extreme drought, fires, flooding and sleepless tropical nights) by 2050.

If you are interested in climate science and assessing local climate risks we have a group for you too. Or join the RE group - the 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose – with Recycle as the final option, not the first!

LOCAL RESISTANCE AND CHANGE What is working however is local resistance and change. More individuals see that national governments are not keeping us safe, so are turning to meaningful action by joining their community to tackle it together. JOIN US! Why not join us for the first Breathing Spaces - ‘Bread & Roses’ event of 2024? A fun and interactive workshop, where we playfully and creatively imagine and make pictures of a local, resilient food system for Worthing. 17th February 1:30pm – 3:30pm. This follows Transition Town Worthing’s popular annual Seed Swap event at CREW on 17th February 10:30-12:30, where you can exchange, or buy with a donation, veg, herb and flower seeds and plants, as well as buy dried flowers, onion sets, seed potatoes and some veg plants. Get your supplies ready for the growing season! See crew.eventbrite.co.uk for full details of all our events. JOIN OUR GROUPS! Will it be enough, without government policy and a war footing, to create the immediate urgent action that we need? Perhaps you feel it is now time to get actively involved and help to persuade national and global action. Or maybe you would prefer joining the growing number of local residents taking action in our community... The CREW Food group are leading on issues of sustainable local food security, food waste and plant-based diets. The CREW Water group are campaigning for cleaner, sustainable oceans/rivers and adaptive measures to cope with the consequences of climate change.

Young people can join the CREW Youth Project to plan regular youth activities. Feel empowered to take action on climate change and sustainable living through your own campaigns and workshops. If you would like to join a group, receive newsletters, volunteer in the centre or deliver an event with us get in touch info@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 & in the coming years. Please consider making a donation no matter how small. Thank you. Amberlouise Everitt Chair & CoFounder www.worthingcrew.co.uk Crew have been in South Street for a year, but will be looking for new premises from June 2024 to ensure we can carry on our work. We have a three year plan to continue our talks, events and projects, and securing a town centre building/shop is essential to allow CREW to continue its work with the urgency required in order to safeguard our local population and find answers to adaptation and mitigation where we can. We are reaching out to you, as allies in our local community, to help us find a premise that we can make our own. Do you have contacts you could share landlords, tenants, business owners etc? Do you know of buildings or shops that we could potentially use? Do you have any contacts that could be helpful? Email info@worthingcrew.co.uk

⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ INSIDE SPORTS

Thunder’s Father Figure

Ishmael Fontaine on changing levels, not just listening to respond, the shadow accompanying every spotlight and being the hero he’d want to meet.

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his month we sat down with Worthing Thunder’s Ishmael Fontaine, whose charisma over the 6 seasons he has represented the town, has captured the imaginations of the Worthing crowd, young and old alike. Though Football was his first love, he quickly realised Basketball was an option at the age of 14, seeing his brother play where he grew up in Northwest London. Ishmael learned his supreme athletic ability soon after, something which took him just fifteen minutes from the hospital he was born, as his junior career ended playing for WFS Spartans. It turned out to be just a passing visit. His ability to play Basketball proved to be his ticket to travel the world. First stop was Las Vegas in 2008. His dreams of being a professional Basketball player were cultivated long before, often practicing alone because others made fun of him at high school. Time in Vegas made him realise his dream was achievable. “I played against NBA players there. I played against John Wall, Brandon Knight and Tim Hardaway jr. Then I realised, in myself, that I could do this at some level. They’re better than me, but I can do this!” DREAMS BECOMING REALITY: Even after returning from Vegas, there was still no red carpet to the promised land. After a year of stalling to fix issues on a domestic front, 2009 was the year he made his professional debut for the Milton Keynes Lions at the tender age of 19. The transition wasn’t easy, as the level of competition went up which Ishmael wasn’t prepared for. “When I actually ended up playing professional Basketball, it was a huge wake up call. What I try to teach kids now is that the level changes, you’re getting the best of

every person. If you’re eighteen, and there’s other eighteen-year-olds on the team, you are competing with the best eighteen-yearolds at that club.” Despite that, the dream was becoming a reality. It was not disappointing either. The lights and glamour of playing the sport he loves for a living was now palpable, with the arena he played in doubling as a shopping centre. However, every spotlight casts its shadow, something he learned early on from the way players treated him. “My first game playing professional Basketball, (I was) getting changed in John Lewis. I was walking through the shopping centre in my MK Lions gear and stopping to take pictures with random people. The place was packed. We were playing Basketball next to Footlocker. That’s when I felt I was living the dream.” “Adjusting to the way I was spoken to and the way I was treated, which some of it was unacceptable, (was diﬃcult). There was no olive branch for someone so young (to speak up). You adjust, I wanted to play Basketball. I’m going to listen and try to filter out how they’re saying it because it’s their life as well.” PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS: After four years at Milton Keynes, starting a lot in his final season, and a two-year stint at Essex Leopards, Fontaine made the move to Wusterhausen, Germany. If the first years of his career placed a strain mentally, the move to Germany placed extra strain, as he left his two daughters behind at just 24. “I cried my eyes out when I got on that bus. I remember my daughter saying, ‘Dad, I’m coming with you to Germany’. I had to say, ‘no you’re not, you’re two-years-old.” Once he’d negotiated the early stresses of being away from home, his sense of pride kicked in. Reflecting, he realised the lessons he learnt have served to strengthen him, personally and professionally. “I learned that I like Basketball as a science. The science is a synergy between trusting your teammates and the coach, while trusting what the coach is saying will come to fruition on the court.” “I learned that I was thick skinned. I’ve had to be thick skinned for years. I was teased at school for playing Basketball and the classical music I listened to. When I moved to the BBL, I had to have thicker skin. I was around toxic people. When I moved to Germany, I had to hear reporters and agents talking to me, doubting me.” COMING AS A BASKETBALL PLAYER, LEAVING AS MUCH MORE: After a sabbatical year, Ishmael made his way to his current destination on the South Coast, inspired partly by his admiration of Zaire Taylor, one of the best to play Basketball in this country. For a marriage

that has yielded so much fruit over the years, the thing that deterred him from leaving after the first season was the junior programme Zaire wanted to raise from the ashes. “After my first year in Worthing I wanted to leave, some of my teammates weren’t good people, but I saw Zaire was building this junior programme from nothing. I felt the struggle. I wanted to be more than just a Basketball player. When you see something that needs to be built from nothing, that always gets me (excited).” Teaching was nothing new to Ishmael. He’d coached in Germany and Milton Keynes, with one of his protégé’s being Jeremy Sochan. The night prior to our conversation, Sochan scored twelve points in an NBA match, the crème de la crème of global Basketball, as his San Antonio Spurs fell by 8 points to the Memphis Grizzlies. “Jeremy never backchatted me once. We used to have conversations about how he wanted to approach things in life in general. He never made an excuse and was there every morning to workout at six in the morning before school. He couldn’t shoot that well, he wasn’t 7’4” but there is a reason he’s there and others aren’t.” “The young guys have to be willing to listen because that shows you can trust that person. They need to take in what I’m saying and not just listen to respond. If you only listen to respond, you’re a politician.” THE ULTIMATE PARADOX: For a man driven by winning, he doesn’t have a single trophy or medal in his possession, because he never confuses extrinsic reward with what he claims to be the ultimate prize in life. “My greatest achievement isn’t Basketball. It’s the kids I’ve taught doing great things. Nothing in Basketball as an individual could make me proud.” His reputation of being a fans favourite came out of trying to emulate the way one of his heroes made him feel when he met him: Ian Wright. Not only does he engage and make time for his fans, but he also actively takes an interest in their lives. “Ian Wright was a god to me when I was growing up. When I met him, he was so nice to me. I thought, you’re human and you’ve made my week.” “I knew I wanted people to understand that just because I’m a Basketball player, it doesn’t make me any better than you. The majority of them (my fans) are incredible people. I never want to seem unreachable.” We’ve all got a story of sports providing us with moments of a lifetime. One common denominator between everyone in sport, from those on the court to those who sit beside it, we’re all chasing the inner excitable child within us. Perhaps that is why sport has the power to bring so many people together.

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Worthing Hospital for all the great work they do and try to put a smile on the children’s faces.” Though the last few years have done a huge amount to help us appreciate the heroes working in our health service, Christmas is yet another great time to appreciate the sacrifice all healthcare workers make. While we all line tables with our families over this period, these people forego this privilege to tend to the most vulnerable who could so easily be one of our own nearest and dearest.

The season of giving

hile Wizzard wishes that Christmas could be every day, the festive season, known to so many as the season of giving, possesses values which inspire many to open their hearts to those who are suffering or less fortunate than ourselves, something about Christmas which should be every day. Worthing Rugby Club are no exception, which is why on 19th of December a group consisting of Raiders and Warriors players gave out a huge assortment of gifts to the children of the Bluefin Ward at Worthing Hospital, a huge gesture of generosity which gives back to the community. BLUEFIN WARD – THE WORTHIEST OF CAUSES The Bluefin Ward is a 25-bed complex located in the East Wing of Worthing Hospital with an outpatient area for treatment almost constantly in use. The Ward takes care of all children from birth right up to 18-years-old, treating a range of ailments ranging from common childhood illnesses, such as viral induced wheeze, fractures and ENT issues, to

children displaying either complex needs or presenting severe mental health problems. As you can imagine, families will spend some of their most traumatic and stressful days up there, the reason why their play team is so vital to provide a support net by enabling them to distract themselves. By doing this, it helps children escape from the worry of any potentially painful or invasive procedures they may have to undergo. To do this, the hospital needs a constant supply of toys due to some breaking over the year, the reason why Worthing Hospital Play Assistant, Hayley Edwards, was particularly grateful for the visit of the Rugby Club bearing such wonderful gifts, saying “Thank you for coming, thank you for seeing our children, it means so much!” Edwards continued “With the cost of living (crisis), we didn’t know if we would get many presents this year.” The staff who work the wards weren’t spared either, with the club delivering hampers to thank them for all the wonderful work they do, something Captain Jack Forrest was quick to point out “I think it’s a great occasion for us as a club to come together and give back to

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SKIPPER LEADS ON AND OFF THE FIELD: Jack Forrest, who is captaining the Raiders for the first time this season, was keen to revive one of the club’s yearly traditions, immediately leading his club in giving back to the community. The club responded, even to the astonishment of Forrest himself, filling out the club house with gifts for all ages, leading him to say “The presents came from the whole club, starting at the under 5’s all the way up to our senior male (Raiders) and female (Warriors) teams. Each age group donated the presents to which we could then deliver to the hospital.” Of course, there is still a form of transaction when giving, even when the giver doesn’t get rewarded financially, something that hasn’t been spared on any of those who attended or contributed to the present delivery this year “Doing it this year definitely gave us a sense of pride from the whole club coming together as one.” As well as pride and other mental health benefits, the physical benefits of generosity are staggering. The brain releases feel good chemicals like Dopamine and Serotonin, your blood pressure lowers, stress reduces which all lead to a longer lifespan. Perhaps we’d all be happier and healthier if we allowed the altruistic values of Christmas to permeate all throughout the year. The Raiders returned to action at Roundstone Lane on the 20th of January against Westcombe Park and the Warriors returned on the 14th of January against Beccehamian Ladies. If that wait fills you with dread, then the WRFC Boxing Day double header may well be the perfect tonic for you.

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Put on your hats, gloves and wellies and head out to enjoy the heart-warming pleasure of National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Gardens this February and March By Kate Harrison West Sussex National Garden Scheme Publicity Oﬃcer

ach year the National Garden Scheme starts the garden visiting season with its inspirational Snowdrop and Spring Flower gardens. Hundreds of gardens sprinkled with Snowdrops – these delightful harbingers of spring – and wonderful, colour contrasting spring blooms including the bright gold of Aconites and soft purple of Crocus, open their gates to the public from late January through February and into March. “After the long, dark winter months, the appearance of these beautiful early spring flowers really lifts the spirits and heralds the start of all the wonderful gardens to come,” says National Garden Scheme Chief Executive, George Plumptre. “Year on year, more and more people discover the joys of these late winter/early spring garden visits, many of which are accompanied by tea and cake. Eight beautiful gardens open their gates in West Sussex in February and March, as part of this wonderful celebration of the new garden visiting season. For descriptions and more details about the gardens listed below visit the National Garden Scheme Website. SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY Sandhill Farm House, Rogate, GU31 5HU Refreshments Home-made teas Admission Adult: £5.00 Child: Free Opening times 12:00 - 16:00 THURSDAY 15TH FEBRUARY Highdown Gardens, Worthing, BN12 6FB Admission By Donation Opening times 10:00 - 16:30 EVERY THURSDAY FROM 15TH FEBRUARY The Old Vicarage, Washington, RH20 4AS Book your tickets in advance on the NGS website Refreshments Self-service light refreshments: Picnics welcome Admission Adult: £7.00 Child: Free Opening times 10:00 - 17:00 This garden opens by arrangement for visits from 8 February to 10 October for groups of between 10 and 30.

SUNDAY 17TH MARCH Denmans Garden, Fontwell, BN18 0SU Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner (details within the Owner Info tab on the NGS Website) to book. Refreshments Light refreshments Admission Adult: £9.00 Child: £7.00 Opening times 11:00 - 16:00 SATURDAY 23RD MARCH AND SUNDAY 24TH MARCH Downs Place, South Harting, GU31 5PN Book your tickets in advance on the NGS Website or you can just turn up and pay on the day. Refreshments Home-made teas & cream teas Admission Adult: £5.00 Child: Free Opening times 13:30 - 17:30 Also open by arrangement from 2nd January for groups of 15+ FRIDAY 29TH MARCH Judy’s Cottage Garden, Worthing, BN13 2AE Book your tickets in advance on the NGS Website or you can just turn up and pay on the day. Refreshments Home-made teas Admission Adult: £5.00 Child: Free Opening times 10:30 - 15:30

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SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY AND SUNDAY 17TH MARCH Manor of Dean, Petworth, GU28 9AP Book your tickets in advance on the NGS Website or you can just turn up and pay on the day. Refreshments Home-made teas Admission Adult: £5.00 Child: Free Opening times 14:00 - 16:00 This garden opens by arrangement for visits from 5 February to 14 June for groups of 20+.

THURSDAY 29TH FEBRUARY AND TUESDAY 5TH MARCH Crossland Flower Nursery, Walberton, BN18 0AX A 2hr all access tour of a fourth generation, award-winning, sustainably run flower nursery with 3 acres of glasshouses filled to the brim with Sussex grown Alstroemeria. There will be an opportunity to purchase flowers at the end of the tour. For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance on the NGS Website Refreshments Tea Admission Adult: £10.00 Child: Free Opening times 10:00 - 12:00

About the National Garden Scheme The National Garden Scheme was founded in 1927 by The Queen’s Nursing Institute to raise money for district nurses. Ever since then it has given annual donations to nursing and health charities totalling over £67 million. It gives visitors unique, affordable access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands and raises impressive amounts through admission charges and the sale of tea and cake. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we are now the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK. As well as the Queen’s Nursing Institute, our beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and Parkinson’s UK. The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. We fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy, and in 2016 commissioned The Kings Fund report, Gardens and Health, Our Gardens and Coronavirus 2020: The importance of gardens and outdoor spaces during lockdown report was published in September 2020. Visit https://ngs.org.uk for more information about the work of the National Garden Scheme, to search for gardens opening in your area or to find out how to open your own garden.

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How can being a member of a Chamber of Commerce support you and your business? Tracie Davey, Chief Executive of Worthing and Adur Chamber discusses the benefits of being a member

or those readers who are not familiar with Worthing and Adur Chamber, firstly let’s dispel some myths ….. It’s not all formal and stuffy, we’re all about creating a fun, diverse and vibrant business community where EVERYONE is welcome. We are a membership-based organisation that has been established for 100 years in the town. We are a notfor-profit organisation led by a team of 4 employees and supported by a voluntary board of business owners from the local area who are all passionate about making Worthing and Adur a great place to do business. Our belief is that Together Business is Stronger. We are all about promoting, supporting and connecting businesses and we do that in a number of ways as you can see below! CALLING ALL VENUES We are always on the lookout for new venues for our events so if you have a local venue, and are interested in hosting one of our events, please do reach out to Lauren@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk with any ideas on how we may be able to work together.

Here’s what two of our members have said about their membership

If you are a local business owner, or work in a business and want to grow your connections, collaborate, or just have an informal chat with the team please do reach out, our door is always open. You can see more about us here www.worthingandadurchamber.co.uk

• Extensive choice of business networking and social events • Annual headline events including the Better Business Show, AGM & Chamber Summit • Member to member connections • Exclusive member only events • Promotion of members own events

“It was a no brainer to become a Chamber member when I started my business. I have received support and advice from the team and from other members. Some have become trusted friends and clients. When you run a small business, you need to have a voice in the local business community. Being a Chamber member gives you this and so much more. I see the Chamber as an integral part of my business and love being part of an ever evolving, fun, supportive and diverse community.” Helen Vane, GoGecko

• Social coverage across all digital channels • Editorial & digital opportunities on Chamber website, Connect & e-news • Promotion of your business offers • Member listing on the Chamber website and SEO opportunities • Yearly listing in Chamber Connect Magazine

“Carpenter Box have really seen the value from being members of such a diverse and everevolving community. We’re delighted to have been a part of many of the Chamber activities, from the networking events, business awards and of course the brilliant Better Business Show! There are so many opportunities to get involved in and the Chamber team are a fantastic bunch to work with.” Robin Evans – Carpenter Box

• Regular updates on business support available • Signposting & guidance from the Chamber Team • Save money with member to member offers • Chamber member logo to download and display • Corporate rate for FIT4 membership to all chamber members

• Be part of the local business community • Representing the interest of local business on many committees, Councils and working groups • Access to local authorities and Government • Share your views on local & current issues

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Captivating Seascapes Exhibition Unveils a Symphony of Oceanic Beauty West Buildings Shelter, Worthing Promenade, from now until April 2024.

enowned photographer Simon Punter proudly announces the opening of “Seascapes,” a meticulously curated exhibition showcasing the mesmerising raw beauty of the sea. This curated collection unveils a tapestry of stunning imagery that captures the essence, power, and tranquility of the sea. From the delicate and pastel hues of sunkissed waves to the mysterious and ragged allure of moonlit shores, each photograph, taken over a 10-month period, invites spectators to experience the everchanging moods of the sea. “We aimed to create an immersive experience that celebrates the profound connection, respect and fascination I have always had for the sea” says Simon.

“Seascapes embarks the heart and mind on a visual, musical and emotional odyssey, where I aim to share the feelings of exhilaration, satisfaction and tranquility I derive from being submerged in salt water and becoming one with the elements.” he added. “Seascapes” is on display at the iconic and historical landmark structure, West Buildings Shelter, on Worthing Promenade, 500m west of Worthing Pier, from now until April 2024. All prints can be purchased directly at the venue or by visiting his website. The exhibition, supported by Worthing Borough Council, is open to the public and welcomes art and photography enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone captivated by the magic of the sea.

ABOUT SIMON PUNTER: A Sussex native whose love for the sea led him to explore the far shores of Asia and Europe in search of the perfect place to live out his passions: surfing, swimming and photography! From the moment he received his first cameras as a pre-teen, a 1976 Cosmic Symbol and a 1978 Pentax MX, he developed a fascination for photography. Realising the emotions he was able to convey and all the stories each of his pictures could tell, he decided early on he would follow his artistic calling. Today Simon is a respected and accomplished photographer with over 30 years’ experience in the exclusive world of photography. He boasts an impressive portfolio of clients who value his talent, unique eye for detail and personality, he has contributed to numerous publications and has held successful exhibitions showcasing his art. Exhibition Website: www.simonpunter.com/seascapes Instagram: @south_east_interiorphotography

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West Sussex Bird Walks We are a small, friendly group of birdwatchers based in Worthing. We arrange walks via a WhatsApp group, but we are not an organised club. No birdwatching experience is needed to join us, but most people are members of nature and wildlife organisations (RSPB, SWT, WWT, SOS, SDOS) and use the group to ‘top-up’ other birding they are doing. How does it work? Someone simply posts a walk they are thinking of doing and other people respond. The walk may end up with just a few other people or a small group. There is a mix of weekdays and weekends. Most walks start around 9am and might finish around midday (two to three miles) or around 3pm (four to five miles).

Where do we go? The South Downs, the Arun Valley, Chichester Harbour, Pagham Harbour, local nature reserves. It’s up to whoever posts the walk and what they fancy doing. Send an email to get more info and a link to join. It’s all very informal, you can bring a friend, there is no membership or cost. Just “social birding”: a group of buddies walking through the countryside, helping each other to spot and ID birds, and with a bit of nature-oriented chat thrown in for good measure. Please note that you do the walks at your own risk as it’s not an organisation and there is no public liability insurance. To join West Sussex Bird Walks please email Paul Emmerson at WestSussexBirdWalks@gmail.com

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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Looking for extra support with your day to day living? The Connect to Support website is for anyone in West Sussex who is looking for additional help or support to maintain their independence.

Visit our website to: • discover tips on improving your health and wellbeing • view equipment to help you stay independent • find support f or carers • learn about options for extra care and support.

westsussexconnecttosupport.org Do you need help to use the website? Email: socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk Phone: 01243 642121

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South Downs Sussex Gruﬀs Male Voice Choir Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir is a community choir based in Worthing. We perform regularly in West Sussex, both to entertain and to raise money for charities and other worthy causes. We are always happy to welcome new members to our thriving group. In addition to singing, we also organise social events for our members to enjoy each others company and to

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

Worthing Twinning Association We now have 94 members and are planning a visit to our French twin town of Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée this year. We have regular monthly social events and look forward to sharing them with you in this publications in the coming months. Full WTA details are on www.worthingtrinningassociation.org.

WOODTURNERS

e are a friendly and welcoming Woodturners club for Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and surrounding areas. Our purpose is to promote, educate and encourage woodturning as a craft and an art form. Our monthly meetings are typically on the last Wednesday of each month, 7-10pm at Beeding and Bramber Village Hall, BN44 3WN for demonstrations, competitions, practical evenings, informal chats, help and advice etc. At each meeting we have a shop with woodturning related supplies and timber, a raﬄe, free tea/coffee and biscuits. Members benefits also include use of a Toolbank and a Library of books and DVDs. We encourage members to bring items along to our Tools ‘n’ Turnings table, and to participate in our Chairman’s Challenge. Potential new members are welcome to come along to find out more. Complete novices to those with vast experience are welcome to join, with a very reasonable yearly subscription. See our Facebook, Instagram or website for more information or contact; secretary@southdownswoodturners.com

SNOWMEN Each year we ask members to turn some snowmen which are then donated to local playgroups or nurseries, for the children to decorate. They proved to be popular with adults and children alike.

UPCOMING MEETINGS February 28th Professional demonstration: a return visit to our club for the ever popular Kevin Hutson. March 27th Member demonstration (in preparation for the May competition) “From Log to Bowl” - Gordon Eaton takes us through the process of turning a bit of tree trunk to a finished bowl.

Worthing Voices YOU GROUP People like to sing. It can be at home or at a music festival, a concert, a football match, in a church, anywhere. One good way of having a sing is with a choir. Worthing Voices is a choir that has been around since 2009 giving concerts in aid of charities. With the Anniversary Orchestra it has helped to raise thousands of pounds for good causes. It is a fairly small choir aiming to have 30 to 40 singers for a concert. But since the covid crisis it has been diﬃcult to achieve anything like those numbers. It is a mixed choir of women’s and men’s voices that welcomes people of all ages and musical abilities. It is not essential to be able to read music and no audition is required. The music covers a broad range from arrangements of songs from the shows or traditional folk tunes to jazz numbers and Christmas carols and other items for the seasons of the year. The choir and orchestra regularly put on a concert on the lines of last night of the proms. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings for about an hour and a half. The choir is very keen to recruit new members so that it can carry on the good work. If you are interested please call Michael Finch on 01903 507056 for further information.

Durrington Community Outreach “YOU GROUP” welcome Aisha Palmer from GUILDCARE Methold House, on Tuesday 20th February at 2:30pm. She will be speaking about what information and services are provided by them. Main Hall, St.Symphorian’s Parish Centre BN13 3HU. Cost £3.50pp to include refreshments. Please arrive by 2:15 pm . Further details available from the Parish Oﬃce 01903 268109 or email: theoﬃce@ stsymphorians.co.uk

Worthing Friendship Centre On Thursday 8th February the entertainment will be “Harvest Home” a lively folk group. The meeting at Durrington Community Centre starts at 2:15pm and includes refreshments. For information call Julie on 07981 239017.

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WORTHING CAMERA CLUB

orthing Camera Club was established in 1904 and we are one of the friendliest clubs in the South of England. We have members who enjoy being creative with their Smartphone, Compact, DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. So as long as you have a camera you will be able to take part in our activities. During the season (September through April), we meet weekly, striking a balance between in-person gatherings at Heene Community Centre and virtual meetings via Zoom. Recognizing the value of online connectivity we’ve tapped into an array of exceptional photographers across the UK. For those unable to attend in person, we broadcast our in-person meetings via Zoom, ensuring everyone is included. During the Summer we continue to run monthly outings, which not only provide opportunities for practising photographic skills, but also foster social connections among members in a relaxed setting. Curious about joining? Feel free to drop in

on one of our workshop evenings or join an outing, before making a commitment. For more information, checkout the programme on our website www. worthingcameraclub.org.uk. Alternatively, why not join us on our Facebook page (you don’t have to be a member), or follow us on Instagram (@ worthingcamerclub). We do hope you decide to join us and look forward to meeting you soon. For some inspiration, here are a few images from our members.

Lionel Barts Oliver! With local lads in lead roles During this February half term, Brighton’s Theatre Royal will feature a production of Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” presented by the Brighton Theatre Group. Two local boys from Worthing William Barber and Christian Ridley, have secured the lead roles of Oliver Twist in this timeless Dickensian tale. 11-year-old William Barber, attends Lancing Prep Worthing and 12-year-old Christian Ridley, attends Worthing High School. Both boys are thrilled to be in the final stages of rehearsals, expressing their joy at the incredible opportunity to showcase their acting, singing, and drama skills on stage. Keep an eye out for giant billboards or Brighton

buses promoting the show if you happen to visit Brighton. Wed 14 Feb - Sat 17 Feb 2024 at the Theatre Royal Brighton, Experience the life and death adventures of young orphan Oliver Twist, who through his education in the finer arts of pick pocketing, by none other than the Artful Dodger, finally pockets the greatest treasure of all – a home and a family of his own. Featuring such favourites as Consider Yourself, Where is Love, You’ve Got To Pick a Pocket or Two and As Long as He Needs Me – It’s A Fine Life! Book tickets online at ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton* *Fees apply

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Events at Factory Live Extra-terrestrial joymongers – HENGE – have been delighting audiences in the UK and Europe since they landed on Planet Earth eight years ago. Their scintillating live performances earned them ‘Best Live Act’ at the Independent Festival Awards and they have since cemented their reputation with three acclaimed albums, numerous tours and regular main-stage festival appearances. 8 February 2024 7pm - 11pm FOUR BANDS, ONE ELECTRIC NIGHT OF ROCK AND METAL An electric gig night fusing four genre-defying bands that are guaranteed to blow your alternative socks right off! From the super fun 8-Bit melodies of Koncordia to punchy Dubstep Drum n Bass Metal by The Undaunted, with Electronic metalcore duo Face The Wolves and your hard-hitting rock headliners IAMWARFACE, this is a gig that will get you moving.

Eddie & The Hot Rods have been seen out and about with Status Quo on their 2012 arena tour and often with old friends like Nine Below Zero, Dr Feelgood and From The Jam, but whether it’s in an Arena, Theatre, Club or Festival, Eddie & The Hot Rods always deliver a blisteringly energetic blast of good old Rock ‘n’ Roll. PLUS SPECIAL GUEST SUPPORT BAND KILLER TONE JONES Doused with Garage, Surf Punk and Psychotic Rock n Rolla this sound takes no mercy in either this world or the next. Sounding like the love child between The Cramps sprinkled with Tom Waites mixed with all kinds of voodoo juice and B movie madness, welcome to the world of Killer Tone Jones. “Excellent” Rock n Roll Magazine 11 February 2024 7pm - 11pm

4 February 2024 7pm - 11pm

CALLING ALL MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RACE, AN INTERGALACTIC EXPERIENCE IS HEADING TO YOUR PLANET Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets. We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your species may put an end to war and set up new homes in space.

ENGLISH ROCK BAND EDDIE & THE HOT RODS HAVE ENJOYED A CAREER THAT HAS NOW SPANNED OVER 37 YEARS Although often categorised as one of the founding fathers of the punk era, they were simply interested in playing loud, fast, in your face Rock ‘n’ Roll rather than bad mouthing the Queen or fermenting anarchy. The energy and attitude certainly endeared them to the punks, but the hard and fast style that made Eddie & The Hot Rods one of the most exciting bands of the era has never really dated or gone out of style. Eddie & The Hot Rods were included in the Mojo Top 100 of most influential bands and they are often cited as a major influence on some of the high profile new bands – young Irish rockers, The Strypes being one example. The band still tour all over the world and find time to write and record new material that joins their classic back catalogue.

Neil Young and Carole King… In the first half of this concert, you will hear music from the artists listed above as well as many others by the Laurel Canyon residents during this time. In the second half, the band will perform in its entirety Carole King‘s masterpiece Tapestry. Of all the albums released at this time in the Laurel Canyon community, Tapestry, arguably, sums up this counterculture best. It is a statement of togetherness, love in all its forms, feminism, and endless hope for the future. Jukebox 1264 are a pop ensemble formed by the Lewes Music Group in 2021. Their themed concerts pay tribute to eras, albums and artists throughout the last 60 years in popular music. So far, the band have paid tribute to the music of Carole King, Billy Joel and The Beatles, as well as Fleetwood Mac. Be sure not to miss their ultimate disco revue Boogie Wonderland summer 2024! For more information visit www. lewesmusicgroup.com. 14th February 2024

LEWES MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS… CAROLE KING’S: TAPESTRY – AN EVENING IN LAUREL CANYON This event sends us back to California in the 1960s and 1970s as the hippies took over the Sunset Strip. With the house prices too costly in the centre of town, a creative hub emerged in Laurel Canyon; an area overlooking Los Angeles in the Hollywood Hills. Just some of those who took advantage of this cheaper living space included members of The Byrds and The Doors as well as Joni Mitchell,

WRONG JOVI THE BEST BON JOVI TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD Wrong Jovi features some of the UKs finest professional musicians. With a set list crammed full of singalong anthems, live favourites and rarities, audiences are guaranteed the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute show. Featuring Ally as Jon Bon Jovi (X

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Factor, The Singer Takes It All and Britains Got Talent) aka Jon Wrong Jovi on vocals, Wrong Jovi have one of the UKs most talented front men leading the band through some of rock n rolls most legendary songs. Ally is backed by some of the UK’s most highly respected musicians. Founding member Mark provides Richie Sambora’s fiery guitar lines, backing vocals and even lead vocals on occasion. Jon (David Bryan) on keyboards and Backing vocals, Jim (Hugh McDonald) on bass and Backing vocals and Alex (Tico Torres) on drums complete the lineup. With attention to detail in sound and performance, Wrong Jovi were described as “better than the real thing” by Club 85, Hitchin at their very first gig.

Don’t miss their brand-new tour performing all the classic hits such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re ‘More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’, ‘Down On The Beach,’ ‘Hello Happiness’ and many, many more! 1st March 2024 7pm - 11pm

THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS! Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December 63 (Oh What A Night), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You and many, many more. The cast includes West End performers Nick Corre, Alex Jordan-Mills, Ian Curran and Jonathan Eio. They bring their amazing on-stage portrayal of the characters and their music. Oh What A Night! combines infectious personalities, amazing vocals, slick harmonies and even slicker dance moves to deliver a show full of energy and nostalgia which always leaves audiences wanting more.

24 February 2024 7pm - 11pm

THE DRIFTERS ARE BACK ON THE ROAD PERFORMING THEIR CLASSIC HITS FROM THE LAST SIX DECADES The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll hall of fame, performed for the President of the United States and in 2004 were listed in the top 100 ‘Greatest Artists of All Time’ by Rolling Stone magazine.

THE MANCHESTER EXPERIENCE A reincarnation of the MADCHESTER era bringing the Pills & Thrills to you… The Madchester Experience recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as JAMES, THE STONE ROSES, THE HAPPY MONDAYS, OASIS, THE VERVE, THE FARM, THE CHARLATANS, STEREO MC and many more… Taking their audiences on a trip back to the 90’s indie era with the attitude and baggy fashion to boot. Described as an energetic and authentic experience The Madchester Experience show immerses you in visual & musical ecstasy taking you on a nostalgic journey back to the 90s with the use of music, film and fashion.

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This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike. Buffy Rev https://wtm.uk/events/buffy-revamped/amped is coming to Worthing following its award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2022 and two sold-out national tours. Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike. Created by comedian Brendan Murphy whose last show, FRIEND (The One with Gunther), won Best Play at the World Wide Comedy Awards. 10 February 2024 – 7:30pm Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX wtm.uk/events/buffy-revamped/ 01903 206206 boxoffice@wtm.uk

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Dear Liana, Despite Esme Wakeford’s article praising the laudable work of Steve Allnutt, no mention of the bye-law passed in March ‘21 banning bottom trawling along the Sussex coast with the backing of David Attenborough was made. Without it no restoration of the kelp forest would have been possible. Yours, Michael Sherman PS Yours is the only local ‘freebie’ worth opening Hi Liana, Peter Bates here from East Worthing. Our Planet needs Green Leaves That is what John, a retired science teacher, who is writing a book on science, who I also play tennis with twice a week says... And we all know what Green Leaves do! Don’t we? There is a word for it but... To Thrive and Survive Our Planet needs Green Leaves On Hedges, Bushes and Trees Says John. So what are the Gardeners/Park Rangers from the Environment Department of Adur and Worthing Council doing by cutting down thousands of Green Leaves from said, Hedges, Bushes and Trees, in and around Worthing: Victoria Park, Homefield Park, The Seafront, The Wide Water Wetlands Nature Reserve etc and then shredding them, which as you know, releases stored carbon into the atmosphere Does that add to or detract from Climate Change?

Does that help or hinder the Climate Emergency that Adur and Worthing Council declared in 2020? John seems to think the latter We Need to Succeed, if we are To Save Our Planet You are Inside Worthing, I wonder if you could you please ask them to explain? I have tried and failed Thanks for Listening. Happy New Year Ps John also gets your Magazine... no, paper now, delivered to his door and he said he liked the article about chemical spray being used in and around Worthing. Perhaps you could do one on the importance of Green Leaves? Pps You also seem to like CREW, lots of articles. I have been in there, not sure what is going on but they seem more interested in what is happening on the other side of the World or a mile and a half down on the South Pole than what is happening in Worthing!

Dear Liana With reference to the article in January, page 18, titled “Worthing Fencing Club”. The article says that the Worthing Fencing Club was founded in 2012. But, there was a Worthing Fencing Club in existence many years before. I was 20 at the time and that was in 1964. The club was run by an ex-Wing Commander affectionately referred to as “Wingco” and he was an ex-national champion who lived in Langton Road, Worthing. In those days meetings were held in the Gym of the Girls High School in South Farm Rd on a Tuesday evening, the buildings are still a school today. The weapons were the same then as they are now. That being the Foil, the Epee and the Sabre. As today competitions were important with many being held in navel and military establishments. The national levels of achievement were categorised into three levels. Starting with learning the art and rules leading up to The Bronze level, The Silver and finally the Gold level – Olympic standard. I only achieved the Silver Award. The Club did die out due to lack of members in the latter 60’s. But I believe I still have the clothing and weapons in a bag in my loft unseen from those days. Best regards, John.

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COLONNADE HOUSE

February welcomes in bright colour along with returning and new artists to Colonnade House. Following on from the end of January we have Sarah Trowsdale’s work in progress exhibition. Explore the beauty of metal and glass in Steve Rickman and Kate Mercy’s collaborative exhibition. Up next we have Sara Cook sharing her experiments with natural dyes. We’re pleased to welcome John Biddulph to the gallery as he shares his father, Melvyn’s life work. Natalia Samarina is back for her second exhibition with us showcasing her wonderful paintings.

2 SARAH TROWSDALE WORK IN PROGRESS 30 January - 04 February

STEVE RICKMAN & KATE MERCY: REFLECTIONS IN METAL & GLASS 06 - 11 February

SARA COOK: WORK IN PROGRESS EXHIBITION 06 - 11 February

With their shared love of materials, Steve Rickman and Kate Mercy have come together to collaborate on pieces that display the beauty of metal and glass when used together. Creating contrasting colours and the mixture of the hard and the fragile.

Sara Cook’s work is inspired by the changing light on the landscape and is inspired by her research into Bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths. Sara is excited to be changing the way she colours her fabrics to only using natural dyes. In her work in progress exhibition, you will see the results of her experiments to dye her way around the colour wheel.

Sarah Trowsdale’s work begins with cultural and historical research which explores little known women through history who have been physically engaged in warfare, rebellions or acts of aggression against oppressors. Sarah’s work in progress exhibition will be showing how she has worked through the design and making process so far. Images: 1. Sara Cook: Korean Mandu 2. Sarah Trowsdale: Work in Progress 3. Kate Mercy 4. Sara Cook: Work in Progress exhibition 5. Melvyn: Life in Art 6. Natalia Samarina: Light & Shadows

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

MELVYN BIDDULPH: LIFE IN ART 13 - 18 February

NATALIA SAMARINA: LIGHT & SHADOWS 20 - 25 February

A rare opportunity to view the extraordinary talent of this remarkable and much loved Artist’s Artist, who died one year ago. Melvyn’s son John has chosen a few of his favourite paintings for this exciting exhibition.

Natalia Samarina is inviting viewers to embark on a visual journey in her exhibition Light & Shadows. This journey celebrates the wonders of nature, encouraging each observer to find their own connection with the world.

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