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Welcome to flaming June, and the first edition of our new format! Do you like it? It might take a while to absorb!

Our regular writer, Caroline Osella, brought a similar style “magloid” (cross between a magazine and a tabloid) back from a holiday and sent it to me for inspiration…..as you can see, after several months of pondering, I was seriously inspired. Our growingly vibrant seaside town deserves more space for creativity and information.

Each of the areas will remain separate, with a different publication as before, and dedicated pages for those areas, so make sure you send your local information in. While we were at it, we have rebranded too. The new masthead and logo suits the style of the new publications and we love them!!

This month has a loose topic of inequalities…..and to cheer you up, comprehensive listings for the first Worthing Festival and the 2023 Worthing Artists Open Houses. Take a look at the treasures we found in the Guildbourne Centre too. Get in touch if your local shopping area needs a visit from Esme, our new Social Media, Events and Production Assistant.

The cover illustration, writer’s portraits and area “circles” were all created by the very talented Russ Iden (www. mooks.co.uk).

Have a great June and please send us images from your experiences of the Festival….it looks amazing!

Liana :)

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CONTRIBUTORS

Bryan Turner MRPharmS | Caroline Osella | Simon Rigler | Chris Hare | Matt Marchant | Esme Wakeford | Lami Ogunwale | Matt Roberts-Ward

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Simon Rigler

Inequality in Health –Why it Matters

Across the many different communities and neighbourhoods within Worthing and in West Sussex, and indeed the whole of the UK, there are markedly different health prospects for people depending upon where they live.

Why these health inequalities exist is studied constantly by local and national Governments, and the NHS, in order to find new ways of bringing better health to the populace.

The factors that determine health are wide and include the social, economic and environmental conditions in which people live that have an impact on health. Health inequalities outcomes are driven by factors such as education, income, access to green space and healthy food, the work people do and the condition of the homes they live in. When taken together, these factors are recognised as the principal drivers of how healthy people are, and that inequalities in these factors will be a fundamental cause of health inequalities. Addressing these wider

No matter how long you may expect to live, it is also important to live as much of it as you can as a healthy person. This is known as the “healthy life expectancy” or HLE.

deprived areas. The latest published data shows that if you live in Worthing, you have slightly better expectancy than the national average, but other areas in West Sussex are performing better.

Bryan Turner MRPharmS

socio-economic inequalities is therefore a crucial part of reducing health inequalities. In addition to these socio-economic factors, there are also differences in the care that people receive when they have become ill that will cause a different outcome, and are therefore also a source of inequality. Across our communities, there are differences in access to care and there can be differences in the timeliness and the quality of that care. Access to care is more difficult in more deprived areas. Some of the differences in outcomes are affected by the person themselves, for example if they smoke, it is likely that they will have a poorer outcome.

Life expectancy is affected by all of the above, and is the key measurement of public health in a community. If you live in the least deprived areas of England, you are likely to live close to a decade longer than those who live in the most

No matter how long you may expect to live, it is also important to live as much of it as you can as a healthy person. This is known as the “healthy life expectancy” or HLE. In the most deprived area of England, this is as low as 52 years of healthy life before debilitating illness sets in, compared to around 70 years in the least deprived areas. This difference is stark, and means that people in the most deprived areas are more likely to have to be coping with illness whilst still trying to raise their family and earn a living.

A person’s chosen behaviours are a further determinant of how healthy they may be. Smoking, followed by poor diet, physical inactivity and harmful alcohol consumption are all more common in more deprived areas and all impact negatively on health.

The solutions to these health challenges lie with different Government agencies. Some of them lie with individuals themselves. Some joined up working is underway, but the challenges are deep. However the benefits of better public health are immense, and this needs to be central to all public decision making.

When my daughter Charlotte was born at just 24 weeks and two days, weighing a tiny 1lb 2ozs via an emergency C Section, I did not know what the future held or what was going to happen to her.

There were a huge number of staff around me: a team to care for the baby, and a team to care for me. I was told there was a chance the baby would not survive, due to the early gestation and lack of development, but it was imperative that she was delivered immediately due to a risk for both her and me.

Later that evening, one of the team took me to meet Charlotte for the first time. It was a completely unreal experience. This tiny baby, attached to so many wires and monitors, in an incubator looking so helpless, was our daughter. The noise of the beeping and humming machines were soon to become the soundtrack to our lives over the next few months…

Altogether Charlotte spent just over 16 weeks in hospital; 14 of those on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth and two in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Worthing Hospital. She spent 41 days on a ventilator helping her to breathe and it was five weeks before I could have my first cuddle with her.

I wanted to give something back for all the care and specialist support that we received, so I joined this amazing children’s charity called Ickle Pickles, raising funds for life saving equipment in NICU units across the country

Being in NICU as a parent to a premature baby was a really challenging time. You feel like you are existing in a bubble whilst the normal world continues all around you. I experienced a whole range of emotions including fear, sadness, excitement, guilt, disengagement and helplessness as our journey continued. Hospital staff became like a family to me as I adjusted to life as a mum of a premmie.

When the big day came for us to be transferred back to Worthing, I was full of excitement but also a little nervous. I was glad to be going closer to home after travelling almost daily for the last 14 weeks (a total of 525 miles a week). I was happy that Charlotte was now well enough to be transferred to a hospital that cared for babies with lower support

needs. This meant we were a step closer to getting her home.

Charlotte is now six years old and is thriving.

I wanted to give something back for all the care and specialist support that we received, so I joined this amazing children’s charity called Ickle Pickles, raising funds for life saving equipment in NICU units across the country.

With 1 in 13 babies born prematurely every year and the stretch on the NHS for funds for equipment, we can help these units purchase essential equipment to support vulnerable babies just like Charlotte.

We now need your support in order to help us to raise funds for the Special Care Baby Unit at Worthing Hospital. If you can support us in any way, either through organising a fundraising event, suggesting Ickle Pickles as charity of the year at your workplace or by donating, please do get in touch.

Michelle Benjama michelle@icklepickles.org Charity Fundraising and Trusts Manager at The Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity.

We know from personal experience, and the thousands of conversations that we’ve had within our Dad La Soul community just how hard it can be to find new friends as a dad. The older you get, the smaller your social circle becomes, the more expensive babysitters are and the worse the hangovers hit.

You catch up with your old mates less and less. Your social life revolves around the friends your wife or partner has met on the school run and you are thrown into a long-term relationship with their other halves.

If you are lucky, it can be great and you will form lifelong friendships. However, for many dads, friendship groups like that don’t exist. Which is why Dad La Soul does.

Creating Communities For Dads

successfully reimagining the traditional approach to men’s mental health provision by creating innovative safe spaces to allow dads and male carers of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds to talk openly about their struggles.

WHY DAD LA SOUL EXISTS

We bring dads, step-dads, grandads and other male-identifying carers together.

It is one thing being surrounded by people and having 5K friends or followers on social media. But it’s not the same as having people around that get your daft sense of humour, understand your cultural references, dig your music tastes or can relate to your social awkwardness.

Most importantly, Dad La Soul’s playdates and dads-only sessions are about having friends to open up to when things aren’t so rosy. Other dads and male carers who understand the dad guilt, the struggles with work/life balance, and how to do things that you’re not used to.

The battles with mental or physical health issues that no one ever talks about, and the fellas with whom you are okay to say, “I’m having a really shitty time of it lately, and I don’t know what to do.”

WHAT DAD LA SOUL DOES

We produce the UK’s largest and best engaged dad-friendly playdates, with hundreds of families joining in, with everything from age-appropriate stand-up comedy and rap workshops to bushcraft and guerilla gardening.

Our dad-friendly meet-ups are

With our content, we blend a mix of expert and peer-led storytelling on topics such as adoption, ethical pornography, abortion, surviving childhood sexual abuse trauma, autism and addiction into our passion for classic movies from the 80s and interviews with top-named DJs and bands.

WHAT TO EXPECT

At the events, instead of a draughty church hall or hours of awkward and stilted small-talk about nothing that actually matters, imagine a youth club for dads and male carers of all backgrounds in a fabulous private space with free beer (courtesy of our pals at Unbarred Brewery) or tea and coffee.

Then add a pool table and VR headsets to play with, and a lending library of excellent mental health and parenting books written with men in mind.

Throw in a range of special guest speakers, including conflict resolution experts, stand-up comedians, and filmmakers showing their latest creations.

Then add a perfect mix of a soundtrack of dad-friendly tunes to listen to and a friendly group of other fellas from vastly different backgrounds there to meet old and new pals, laugh, swap dad-hacks and parenting woes and share whatever might be getting them down, or keeping them awake at night.

Visit us at www.dadlasoul.com to find

Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, special occasions or wakes

Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, special occasions or wakes OUR CLUB BAR has the capacity for 120 people. It’s a completely self-contained venue with a long bar offering many drink options, several screens for your picture showcase or videos and wc facilities. Our resident caterer can prepare your BUFFET or you can bring your own food.

OUR CLUB BAR has the capacity for 120 people. It’s a completely self-contained venue with a long bar offering many drink options, several screens for your picture showcase or videos and wc facilities.

Our resident caterer can prepare your BUFFET or you can bring your own food

Your local library really does have things for all age groups. Explore the events, activities, resources and much more on offer.

Here are just some of the things going on at your local library:

Free, welcoming space - find a cosy corner and read a book.

Now is the time to come and discover the library

Weekly free activities and events – how about making new friends at Knit and Natter, Mah Jong or board games?

Digital volunteers – the digital volunteers can help people get online if you are nervous or new to the internet.

Home Library Direct – the library can get to you. Home Library Direct is for people who can’t get to the library for whatever reason, and we have lots of volunteers and are always on the lookout for more.

Books and much more! – the library has lots of resources for people wanting to start new hobbies, learn a language and more.

Free Wi-Fi and computers – Library computers are free of charge for all library card holders or bring your own device and log onto our free Wi-Fi.

So, what are you waiting for? Just pop into your local library: Worthing Library, Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1HD worthing.library@westsussex.gov.uk 01903 704809 https://arena.westsussex.gov.uk

Guildbourne Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

MINDWORKS ESCAPE ROOMS

Why not consider a team-building experience that will create lasting memories for the whole family? Mindwords Escape Rooms offer gift cards. Get ready for a mind-bending experience filled with intriguing puzzles, challenges and games, all centered around a thrilling mission. Step into the immersive world of escape rooms, where you become the characters in a captivating story. Games typically last from one to one

SEWSILVER CARDS AND GIFTS

Discover a treasure trove of unique and exquisite Father’s Day gifts at Sewsilver, an independent retailer specializing in jewelry, gifts, and cards. As an independent store, Sewsilver has the freedom to curate an eclectic collection of items that can be tailored to your father’s taste. If you’re searching for watches or accessories, quirky bedside table lamps or grooming sets, it is a destination worth exploring!

FITLAB

If your father is looking to get fit this summer, consider giving him a free trial at FitLab. FitLab is a premier fitness centre with high quality equipment, professional trainers, and a variety of exercise programs and classes tailored to

CHARLENE’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Who doesn’t love chocolate? At Charlene’s Chocolate Factory, you’ll find a delightful assortment of handcrafted chocolate gifts, perfect for Father’s Day. Their in-store creations are simply irresistible! But that’s not all. You can even treat yourself or your dad to a golden ticket experience. There are two options available: a £15 gift voucher or an exclusive invitation to a workshop. In the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own delectable chocolate bark, lollipop, bars, or even delightful combinations of these treats. A truly memorable

GUILDBOURNE MEATS

Father’s Day falls on a Sunday, and personally, there’s nothing I enjoy more than cooking for my dad and seeing the joy on his face. When it comes to buying high-quality meat at a better price than the average supermarket, Guildbourne Meats is the clear choice for me! Their consistent offerings of fantastic deals, particularly on their sirloin steaks, provide the perfect opportunity to pamper your father with a truly mouthwatering dinner. If your dad loves a good Beef Wellington, they handcraft them here!

CONTRAST CLOTHING

Surprise your dad with stylish and functional clothing from Contrast Clothing, our local fashion designer. Their cargo tracksuit bottoms are ideal for various occasions – whether it’s a relaxed day at home, tackling DIY projects, or strolling through the countryside. If you’re looking for something different, check out their one-ofa-kind slippers in the style of trainers. These slippers are incredibly popular, so be sure to grab a pair before they sell out again!

Father’s Day is just around the corner! There’s something special about finding that perfect gift for important people in your life, don’t you think? In the past, I’ve often turned to the convenience of online. But recently, I have been hankering for a change, something that feels more personal and wholesome. It’s just not fulfilling anymore to browse through endless product images without really knowing their value. This year, I want to embrace the joy of discovering something unique. I want to see a smile on my dad’s face when he receives a gift that genuinely reflects his importance to me.

As you may have noticed, Worthing is experiencing a vibrant transformation, with the emergence of local businesses and a newfound energy pulsating through the Guildbourne Centre, our local shopping mall. I’ve discovered some fantastic finds here, and I thought it would be worth sharing them with you!

MADONNA

At Madonna, the distributors of Eden Perfumes, they understand that every individual has a unique scent preference. That’s why they offer vegan, cruelty-free, and affordable fragrances that can be customized to suit your father’s personal taste. You will be greeted with a whole wall dedicated to men’s fragrances; including woody, oriental, musky, aquatic and more. Why not personalise your gift through an

If your dad is a gin drinker, there is nothing better than locally brewed gin from Sussex. Crafted with great care, the original recipe features a distinct rosemary twist. You might have spotted their van on the beach or around town (and on our front cover!). With five fantastic flavours to choose from – Classic, Orange Blush, Bold Blackcurrant, Raspberry Infusion, and the new Exotic Mango, perfect for summer. If your father has a sweet tooth, they also make an orange marmalade using the sediment from the Orange Blush, along with delectable boxes of chocolates. Stepping into their quirky shop is all part of the exciting experience of finding the perfect present for your father!

Esme Wakeford

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Reduce inequality within and among countries

A reflection from CREW - Climate Resilience Centre Worthing.

by our government, the media and corporations needs to stop, creating a fairer more resilient society. We need to build community resilience and cohesiveness, working together to find solutions and agree on ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

We need timely, effective healthcare for all, by well paid staff who do not need to depend on food banks to feed their families.

As a nation, we need to ensure a green transition and economic shift based on sustainable growth, not on fossil fuels and overconsumption of natural resources.

UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development (UKSSD) last report on measuring up UK SDGs found:

Much of the world’s wealth is held by a very small group of people, creating financial and social inequalities. To truly ensure equality and financial security for all, this must change.

In a world where 5% of the global population are using 25% of the world’s resources, how can we ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequality? How do we start down the road to climate justice?

We live with a legacy of colonialism. Colonial mentality has been shaped around positions of racism, patriarchy, individualism, excess and egotism. The UK has demonstrated discrimination, for example, against refugees - albeit fueled by the government and media. This comes from a position of feeling ethnic and cultural superiority. Racism can be seen in the judgement of refugees, with Ukrainian refugees being welcomed but refugees from the Middle East, Africa or Asia are less so.

Historically, colonialists believed without question, that their “way” was superior and their God-given duty to impose control, occupy and exploit people of other nations.

Sadly, this mindset remains evident today. The wealth of “developed” nations is built on using the resources of nations who remain poor, but without the benefit of those resources. It is the poor nations who are suffering disproportionately from the catastrophic effects of the resulting climate crisis.

Indian historian and journalist Vijay Prashad explains “The US outsources all production to China and blames it for being a carbon polluter. We are worried about our future, but children in Latin America, the African continent, Asia don’t have a future, they don’t even have a present, they are worried about now.

Currently 2.7 billion people struggle to feed themselves, and yet the countries that struggle from the effects of the consumption of wealthier countries are being asked to reduce their consumption, which is clearly unfair. Global South (“developing nations” is avoided as a description that keeps those nations in a place of inferiority) nations are desperately urging Global North nations to take more responsibility for mitigating the climate crisis.

Global North nations are urged to fulfill their promise of $1 trillion climate finance to help support Global South countries at the forefront of climate change. They are suffering the consequences here, now, and today due to our consumptive lifestyles.

As a nation, the UK needs to embrace and ensure equality within. Discrimination

“Inequality is projected to rise in the coming years…tax changes and social security cuts have had a particularly severe effect on people on lower incomes...Black and ethnic minority households, families with at least one disabled member and lone parents (who are overwhelmingly women) have suffered disproportionately.” So there is more for us to do to reduce inequality in the UK, a country that is well known for its legislation on equality (significantly, The Equality Act 2010), but the report finishes by saying “the Act has not yet been implemented in full. Successive governments have failed to bring into effect the socio-economic duty”.

“Inequality is even more marked in the distribution of wealth. Together, the UK’s richest 1,000 people are wealthier than the poorest 40% of households. Collectively, this wealthiest 1,000 saw their worth grow by £2,615 for every second of 2016” (!)

Could we move beyond the politics that have held us back, towards listening, dialogue, unity and action? We need to decide the action we need to take together. At CREW we believe in true democracy, through people and communities making decisions together. We wonder what would happen if, as a nation, we could have people at the heart of politics. An Assembly of the People, with the power to change and challenge unwanted and damaging decisions with participants summoned fairly just like jury service? Let us be led by science, and people rather than political ideology. Did you know CREW has a shop? Drop in and visit if you’re passing. 8/9 South Street BN11 3AL (opposite Iceland)

Check out our exciting new events here: crew.eventbrite.co.uk

Amberlouise Everitt | Chair & CoFounder

www.worthingcrew.co.uk

We are always looking for volunteers to help with events, marketing, volunteer coordinating, fundraising and public speakers or teachers to help deliver talks to schools and businesses. Contact info@worthingcrew.co.uk

WORTHING FESTIVAL INSIDE 15

10th - 11th June

● ● MUSIC STAGE South Street Square

● REVEREND AND THE MAKERS

The Factory Live

10th - 18th June

Worthing Festival is a multi arts festival, comprising music, theatre, dance, art, heritage, comedy, spoken word, workshops, film, outdoor and family events taking place in venues across Worthing between 10th - 18th June 2023.

A celebration of art and culture in Worthing. For the full What’s On listings and links to book tickets head to the Time for Worthing website: timeforworthing.uk/whatsonworthingfestival23/ Tag us on social media and use #timeforworthing and #worthingfestival23 to get involved

● Live Music | ● Outdoor Activities | ● Visual Art | ● Film | ● Workshop and Participation |

● Comedy | ● Heritage and History | ● Theatre | ● Literature and Spoken Word | ● Dance

10TH JUNE

10th - 11th June

● GLENN PHUR:

SIGNATURE ART, ICONS, LANDSCAPES – ART FOR YOUR HEART

Colonnade House

10th -11th June

● PAULINE MURRAY: ZINNIA

Colonnade House

● ● NORTHBROOK

COLLEGE SUMMER SHOW Northbrook College

● ● AUDIO PRESENTS “A FAMILY AFFAIR”

AudioActive

● ● LGBTQ+ PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: WEST SUSSEX

AudioActive

10th - 11th June

● ● ● WORTHING MUSEUM OPEN DAYS

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

10th - 18th June

● LOVING EARTH

Friends Meeting House

10th - 17th June

● ● TINY ACTS

Various locations around Worthing Town

● CODA - LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE The Venue

10th - 18th June

● “THROUGH OUR EYES: LIFE IN CARE”

Worthing Library

● ● ART MARKET ON THE PROM

The promenade, Worthing

Seafront

10th - 18th June

● ECE GROUP – URBAN ART

64-68 Brighton Road

HEENE COMMUNITY CENTRE SUMMER FAYRE

10th - 11th June

● VISITS TO THE OLD BAKEHOUSE

21 Broadwater Street East

10th - 18th June

● ● ● MONTAGUE GALLERY

‘WONDERFUL WORKSHOP WEEK’ 28 Portland Road

● HEENE SESSIONS –YUMI & THE WEATHER + SUPPORT

Heene Church Rooms

MOTIONHOUSE – WILD

Montague Place

● WORTHING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

● PRINTING FOR ALL: MAKING TETRA PAK PRINTS

Montague Gallery

● WORKSHOP: ABSTRACT EMBROIDERY

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

● ● ● FILLING THE VOID: EXHIBITION EXCLUSIVE Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

10th - 18th June

● LEARN IYENGAR YOGA WITH BEV

Various Locations

● POLICE COPS IN SPACE

Connaught Studio

● ● OPEN DAY Friends’ Meeting House

● ● DRUMHEADS SAMBA AND SPRING INTO SOUL COMMUNITY

Gospel Choir! LIVE!

Starts outside Coast Cafe

● COASTAL STRINGS

Cellar Arts Club

● ● ● WORTHING CINEMA: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE –A CELEBRATION

Various Locations

10th - 18th June

● SLICE OF DICE 24-26 Portland Road

● AUDIOACTIVE X TRAIN OF THOUGHT RECORD FAIR AND DJS

AudioActive

● TIKI MONKEY: POP-UP COCKTAIL BAR

The Toad in the Hole

11TH JUNE

● PRANKENSTEIN A LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION MADE BY CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN

The Connaught Studio 10

● ● LIFE DRAWING, THE SURREALISTS AND OTHER STRANGE PHENOMENA

The Venue

● ● AUDIOACTIVE X SOFAR SOUNDS WORTHING AudioActive

● STORYBOOK MAKING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN Montague Gallery

● ● WORTHING SMUGGLERS’ TRAIL Meet at the South African War Memorial

● WPO: SUMMER CONCERT Assembly Hall

● THE BROOKSTEED SINGERS: CHOIR STARTER Pavilion Theatre

● BLUE SKY MUSIC OPEN MIC AT THE BROADWATER The Broadwater

● COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA Cellar Arts Club

● NEW GENERATION JAZZ: LIVE JAZZ SESSION The Toad in the Hole

A CELEBRATION OF ARTS & CULTURE IN WORTHING

Music, theatre, dance, heritage, art, comedy, spoken word, film, outdoor and family events

16 INSIDE ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES

1

MOTH STUDIO

77 WESTCOURT ROAD

WORTHING BN14 7DP

Hilary Phillips

Julie Ingham

Claire Wilson

Helen Curtis

A selection of contemporary artists featuring stitched & printed Textiles ceramics, prints, paper sculpture and jewellery

11am – 5pm all weekends

2

16 THORN ROAD

WORTHING BN11 3ND

Mary Fivey

Oil Paintings Landscape

Portraiture

Abstract

11am - 5pm June 17/18 11am - 5pm June 24/25

3

COEXIST SPACES

UNIT 4A UPPER

SOUTHCOURT YARD

BN14 7DF

Large venue exhibiting multiple disciplines of art including

ceramics, paintings, fashion and film

Alice Mara Contemporary ceramics

Anja Gradisar

Upcycled clothing

Michelle Payne

Surface designer and painter 11am – 5pm all weekends

4

22 HERTFORD ROAD

WORTHING BN11 1HX

Jane Couldrey

Lino cuts & decorated vases

Ali Caddick

Mixed media florals & landscapes

Graham Nicolls

Abstract paintings, prints & cards

Philippa Bishop

Watercolour & ink illustrations

Michael Bishop

Oil on canvas landscapes

Anouk Couldrey

Figurative paintings

Pippa Dennis

Bright beach bags & shoppers 11am – 5pm all weekends

5

WORTHING BN11 1QN

Worthing Film Club: Worthing

THE STUDIO ART HOUSE

15 SALISBURY ROAD

WORTHING BN11 1RB

Stuart Stanley Landscape oil paintings 11am – 5pm all weekends

6

THE CELLAR

73 NEWLAND ROAD

WORTHING, BN11 1JX

Barry Surtees Street Art 11am – 5pm all weekends

7 CHURCH OF ST. MARY

THE BLESSED VIRGIN CHURCH LANE

SOMPTING BN15 0AZ

West Sussex Art Society Members

Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, drawings and greeting cards

June 24/25 & July 1/2 10 - 4pm

June 20/27 & July 4 10 - 2pm

8

MONTAGUE GALLERY 28 PORTLAND ROAD

44 artists and Makers exhibiting work in all genres

Paintings, prints, photography, glass, linocuts, wood, textiles, ceramics, jewellery and cards

Creative Workshops

Alan Humphries

‘Viewpoint’ a photographic exhibition

10am - 4pm 6 days a week

Closed Mondays

9 ST.CLARE’S COMMUNITY HUB 6-8 MARINE PLACE WORTHING BN11 3DN

Displaying a varied collection by homeless and local artists

Drawing Sculpture

Cinema: Past, Present & Future local films & interactive exhibition Weekend 2

Sara Cook

Korean Textiles Weekend 2 & 3

Amanda Beck

Watercolour Weekend 3

Daniela Maria Gargiulo

Painted paper collage

11am - 5pm Tuesday - Sunday

11 FIRST & LAST 1 THE BROADWAY, BRIGHTON RD WORTHING BN11 3EG

Trevor Scobie

10

12

18 INSIDE WORTHING FESTIVAL

12TH JUNE

● ● WHAT NEXT FOR WORTHING MUSIC

AudioActive

● WORTHING FILM CLUB PRESENTS LINDSAY ANDERSON’S IF…. (1968)

Connaught Studio Cinema

13TH JUNE

● ● LEARN TO PAINT WATERFALLS IN ACRYLICS WITH MARCUS FINCH BA

Montague Gallery

● ● ● EQUALISER SESSION

AudioActive

● ● ● ROOM TO RANT

SESSION

AudioActive

● FLASH FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP

Montague Gallery

● BUILDINGS LOST AND SAVED

Worthing Library

● HEENE SESSIONS – CHRIS SIMMONS + SUPPORT

Heene Church Rooms

● AN EVENING WITH SLEEPER… UNPLUGGED

The Venue

14TH JUNE

● ● ● HOMEWARD BOUND: SEA SHANTY AND FOLK

SONG SESSION

The Toad in the Hole

● ● WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE: SPOKEN WORD FOR TEENS

Worthing Library

14th - 22nd June

● SHINE – NORTHBROOK COLLEGE END OF YEAR

SHOW

Worthing Town Hall

● HEENE SESSIONS – PETE FIJ/TERRY BICKERS

Heene Church Rooms

● IT HAPPENED IN WORTHING!

Worthing Town Hall

● SMARTPHONE PHOTOWALK / SCAVENGER HUNT

The promenade, Worthing Seafront

● GAZ COOMBES (SOLO) The Venue

● JAZZ NIGHT: ALLISON NEALE QUARTET Pavilion Atrium

● WORTHING FILM CLUB/ SCREEN WOLFF PRESENTS: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (1952)

Dome Cinema Screen Three

● ● CRAFTY PUNK ROCK DRAW

Cellar Arts Club

● IN CONVERSATION WITH ISABEL ASHDOWN

Worthing Library

● ● WATERCOLOUR PENCILS – A GUIDE TO SKETCHING

Montague Gallery

15TH JUNE

● ● ● BLÜTE, GERÜST [BLOSSOM, SCAFFOLDING]: LIVE SCORES FOR CLASSIC SILENT FILMS

The Toad in the Hole

● ● A TASTE OF HIGHDOWN – TOUR & CREAM TEA

Highdown Gardens

● ● A TASTE OF HIGHDOWN – TOUR & CHEESE + WINE Highdown Gardens

● HEENE SESSIONS –THE SERVANT’S BALL

Heene Church Rooms

● DONATIONS TO WORTHING MUSEUM BY LOCAL PEOPLE Field Place

● JANE AUSTEN AND THE WORTHING CONNECTION

Pizza Express

● ● INTRODUCTION TO LINO PRINTING WITH MELISSA BIRCH

Montague Gallery

● FUNNY GIRLS! COMEDY NIGHT

The Libertine Social

● HENRY NORMAL –COLLECTED POEMS AND OTHER LANDFILL Pavilion Atrium

● MNC BUSINESS NETWORKING SAND Bay

● WORTHING FESTIVAL WRESTLING SPECTACULAR The Venue

● THE ART OF MARKETING WORKSHOP Worthing Museum & Art Gallery

● ● GRAMSKI SPECIAL @ THE CELLAR Cellar Arts Club

16TH JUNE

● LIVE MUSIC: LINOS WENGARA MAGAYA + ZIMBAREMAWBE MBIRA VIBES

The Toad in the Hole

● WORTHING AND DISTRICT IN ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHS: AN ILLUSTRATED TALK Worthing Library

● WORTHING RUM FESTIVAL

The Egremont Pub

● ● SHARKBOY ‘SONGS FROM BIRDTOWN’ The Whiskey Rooms

● A MAGICAL AND MYSTICAL HISTORY OF WORTHING AND DISTRICT Worthing Town Hall

● ● LEARNING TO FLY BY JAMES ROWLAND

Connaught Studio

● THE COUNTY THAT ONCE WAS A KINGDOM. DRAMATIC MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF SUSSEX WITH CHRIS HARE INDIGO BISTRO AND BAR

16th - 17th June

● ● HEROES OF DANCE MUSIC: FABI PARAS Cellar Arts Club

● THE SOUL SESSIONS HOSTED BY LAURA VANE The Factory Live

● WORTHING’S OLDEST BUILDING? A WHISTLESTOP INTRODUCTION TO ST MARY’S IN BROADWATER St Mary’s Church

● ● A NIGHT OF COCKTAILS & FOLKLORE

The Chalk House Distillery

17TH JUNE

● GREGG’S WEDDING

The Toad in the Hole

17th June - 2nd July

● WORTHING ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES Various locations around Worthing

● MOZART VESPERS WITH MUSICAL COCKTAILS St George’s Church

● THE WOMEN’S HUB SPRING INTO SUMMER Worthing Quaker Meeting House

● THE KING’S BIRTHDAY CONCERT BY THE LADIES WHO SING CHOIR The Old Songs’ Home Community Hall

● ● JOHN BOND – AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR – GUEST VISITOR AT STORYTIME Worthing Library

● HEENE SESSIONS –MIDNIGHT PARADE + SUPPORT Heene Church Rooms

● WORTHING – BLUE PLAQUE TRAIL Pavilion Theatre

● SMARTPHONE PHOTOWALK / SCAVENGER HUNT

The promenade, Worthing Seafront

● ● CLIMATE SHORTS 8-9 Arcade Buildings

● DAM-A-LAM-A-DINGDONG New Amsterdam

● THE RAT PACK –SWINGIN’ AT THE SANDS Assembly Hall

● ● ● WORTHING THEATRE TRAIL 2023

Our Lady of Sion Senior School

● WORKSHOP: NATURAL DYE COURSE Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

● TOTAL REX The Venue

● ● ● SPIN OUT 2023: WHY?

Outside of the Pavilion Theatre, on the Promenade

● THE DEFINING 10: HELEN O’HARA OF DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS Cellar Arts Club

● MOONYA (LIVE) + DJS Cellar Arts Club

● ● ● ART | STILLNESS | SEA – CREATIVE MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP ON WORTHING BEACH

On the beach in front of Coast Cafe

18TH JUNE

● EN-JOY IT WHILE YOU CAN Worthing beach near Coast Cafe

● SUNDAY SERVICE: INDIE LOUNGE

The Toad in the Hole

● HIGHDOWN HILL: PREHISTORY, FOLKLORE AND COMMUNITY

Meeting to the north of large car-park at Highdown

● HEENE SESSIONS –CRAYOLA LECTERN + SUPPORT

Heene Church Rooms

● WORKSHOP: STILL LIFE –1920’S HISTORICAL DRESS Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

● DRUMHEADS: FESTIVAL FINALE DRUM JAM!! Worthing Pavilion Atrium

Standard tickets — £25 pp (includes entrance and buffet)

VIP Tickets (limited numbers) — Maximum of 10 people, £350 per table (includes entrance, reserved seating, buffet and 5 bottles of wine on the table)

Corporate tables available

For bookings contact: amanda@corecleaningservices.co.uk Mention Inside Publications to get 10% discount off tickets

Venue: The Charmandean Centre, Worthing

Billy and Beyond and Abigail’s Footsteps are charities close to Amanda and Alan’s (see above) hearts and the reason behind the Summer Disco Party above. It’s a great opportunity to get your family together for a party, or colleagues together for a night out, while raising money for very worthy causes.

Saturday 8th July | 7.30pm to Midnight

Billy’s story is why Billy & Beyond exists. We strive to support and enhance children and young people’s mental wellbeing. Supporting individuals and families to thrive. Increasing drug safety, awareness and providing a nonjudgemental community to share your personal journey.

Who was Billy?

We are a baby loss charity. Our aim is to improve the care given to parents who have experienced stillbirth and neonatal bereavement. With one in every 200 babies being stillborn (around 14 stillborn and neonatal deaths per day in the UK). We provide care and support to families who have suffered a bereavement, as well as education for healthcare professionals directly involved with caring for bereaved parents.

Since 2010, we have worked to improve the way bereaved parents are cared for by hospitals and to better educate midwives on how to care for grieving parents. Sadly, stillbirths and neo-natal deaths occur daily, yet many hospitals are not equipped to deal with the parental care required, they have inadequate facilities and their staff receive little to no bereavement training.

By working with medical professionals to understand the issues and seek solutions, our charity has helped many families. One of our greatest contributions as a charity has been the creation and funding of the Abi cooling cot which allows parents valuable time to spend with their baby before saying goodbye. These cots are distributed UK wide, wherever the need, and as funding allows.

Our charity is funded entirely by kind donations and our fundraising activities, if you can support us in any way, we would be very grateful.

Please continue reading at Abigailsfootsteps.co.uk

Billy was a bright fun-loving boy, then a young man with a flair for creating a unique style and fashion, well known for his modern twist on a 1970s mullet! After dabbling with catering, Billy settled into a career of working with adults with complex learning difficulties. Billy had many friends, with many different interests, leaving a lasting impression on all those that he met. Billy’s 24th birthday was on 9th November, 2020. In the early hours of the following morning, after a few drinks, he decided to take MDMA. Lockdown was challenging, and he was unable to meet up with friends to celebrate. Billy’s health quickly deteriorated. He had a seizure and an ambulance was called. Nicci (Billy’s Mum) was called and when she arrived at A&E, Billy was in a very grave situation. His blood had stopped clotting, resulting in a massive loss of blood. His liver and kidneys were failing and he had been placed on dialysis.

Billy was transferred to King’s College Hospital for frozen plasma treatment; Billy’s only chance of survival. Despite all the best care and dedication of the NHS staff, Billy deteriorated rapidly on the morning of the 12th November and suffered a fatal heart attack. His body just couldn’t cope anymore. 3 days after his 24th birthday, after taking something he thought was fun, a party drug, Billy lost his life destroying the lives of those who loved him!

REMEMBER HIS NAME, BILLY

Please read the message from Billy’s mum at billyandbeyond.co.uk

Amanda from Core Cleaning Services and Alan from Pro-actions are pleased to be putting on this fantastic event to raise money for two charities that are very close to our hearts.

Exploring Magic and Mystery in Local History

During the Worthing Heritage Festival, on Friday 16th June, I am taking my chance with the scorn of my peers, to give an illustrated talk about the magical and mysterious history of Worthing and surrounding district. I shall not shy away from talking about witches, dragons, ghosts, haunted woods, and strange, forgotten tunnels leading to treasure or monsters. More than that, I shall also consider the local impact of some famous, or indeed, infamous characters, whose relationship with this world and other, unseen worlds, has lived on long after their deaths.

I will consider Mary Shelley, and her errant husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley (whose early poems were published in Worthing), whose family name is still borne by one of our principle residential streets. There is the writer and visionary, Richard Jefferies, who died at Goring in 1887, who seemed to predict the very world we live in now (or may soon be living in) in his 1883 novel, ‘After London.’

William Blake, who contrasted a ‘green and pleasant land’ with ‘dark Satanic mills,’ still offers us two visions of England. He lived for three years in West Sussex at Felpham, where to the astonishment of just about everyone but himself, he

Everyone likes a ghost story and mystery, except, for the most part, historians. They would rather leave fanciful speculation to novelists and dramatists. History, after all, is about facts and ‘what really happened.’ The trouble is, no one can agree on what really happened, which probably adds to the anxiety of our times. Only in recent centuries have people come to believe that the rational and irrational could be clearly sorted and separated.

witnessed a fairy funeral. In Sussex folklore, Harrow Hill, that still remote and open mount north of Patching, was reputed to be “the last home of the fairies in England.”

In medieval times, people thought nothing of ethereal beings descending on ropes from ships in the clouds, wild men walking out of the waves, or even green children emerging from underground canens. In truth, the more outlandish

In medieval times, people thought nothing of ethereal beings descending on ropes from ships in the clouds, wild men walking out of the waves, or even green children emerging from underground canens.

We shouldn’t assume these tales are vestiges of ancient and ignorant times. In the nineteenth Century, Charlotte Latham, a former governess at Worthing, and later the wife of the Rector of Fittleworth, documented some 200 superstitions still “lingering in 1868.” One of her most vivid pieces of research concerned an old oak tree near Broadwater Green, from which local people assured her, skeletons, would rise up from its roots at midnight on Midsummer’s Eve (23rd June) and dance around it to “the rattling of their own bones” until the sun started to rise, at which point, they would sink down into the earth again for another year. Latham was even introduced to a man who swore he had seen this “dance of death.”

stories (to our minds) come from the desolate broads of Norfolk, or the wild and barren terrain of Dartmoor, but Sussex was not immune. Even today many people have heard of the dragon of Lyminster, who lived in the ‘Nucker Hole,’ yet few know there were once Nucker Holes situated across the coastal plain of West Sussex, including East Worthing and Sompting.

It’s easy to mock, and we should certainly be thankful that these days we don’t accuse lonely old women of turning into hares and putting spells on their neighbours; nor do we freeze with horror if walking down a country lane we see or hear the nightjar, clapping its wings together late on a summer’s evening, for the ‘Puck Bird,’ in the minds of our ancestors, was sure to bring them bad luck.

Let us not forget that in the ‘good old days,’ most people didn’t live to see their sixtieth birthday, and many died long

Chris Hare

before that age, including large numbers of children. Cold, damp and insanitary living conditions were a major cause of mortality. Fearing death at any moment, people blamed fairies, witchcraft and ill omens for their misfortune. Modern historians have suggested that the real cause of their suffering was an unjust and tyrannical political and economic system. We do well to bear that in mind.

We should also bear in mind, that even in our “enlightened” times, when millions own their own homes, travel in cars and fly on holidays to distant parts of the world, the need to believe in what others may consider mere nonsense, persists. In my own lifetime, I remember people who were convinced that an evil mystical cult was operating in Clapham Woods, sacrificing dogs, and even, it was implied, killing a local vicar, which became an international news story. And what of UFOs and ‘alien abductions’ – are they any less believed in than the fairies of old? The similarities between the supernatural creatures of the past

and the extraterrestrials of today are striking, which would lead some to believe they are one and the same and therefore, ‘real.’ Others may explain them as phantoms of the mind, and therefore ‘real’ in a different sense.

During the Heritage Festival on Sunday 18th June, I will be leading a walk around Highdown Hill - steeped in ancient history and folklore. It is good to see and sense the past on foot, not just in a lecture theatre.

Academic historians and their readers like to have answers: it is a symbiotic relationship; but suppose there are no answers, just more questions? That is an uncomfortable place for ‘rational’ men and women to sit, but perhaps we should learn to sit uncomfortably on occasion?

Details of Chris’ Magical and Mysterious History talk and his Highdown walk can be found at www.worthingheritagefestival.co.uk

Lami Ogunwale, a 16 year old student from Worthing College, wrote a short article about her work experience with Inside Magazines in April and promised a poem for this edition, for UN SDG 10. Here it is. The more I read it, the more powerful it becomes. During her time with us, Lami spent some time with Chris Hare, so it seems very apt for them to share the page. Matt Roberts-Ward is a local poet who has also created a poem around UN SDG 10.

Respect

War has been declared, your voice   Sounds like a soft whisper.  Cultures aren’t a force to be messed with,   History is so powerful to be respected.  A past that was shameful,  And a history painful and forgotten.   Keep moving forward toward the light,  To greater heights with each other and our country.

Guilt and rage blind your vision. Speak up  To defend against injustice, against haters, against violence.   Embrace everyone as they are. Fighting and bullying  Get you nowhere.

The rhythms of change are becoming louder.  A drop of feeling enters your vulnerable heart  And weeps with joy over the peace.    We will make amends.

Lami Ogunwale

Landscape of Equality Redefined

Countries pulling together holding hands Sharing the seeds of wellness round Striving towards collaborating together Recognising everyone’s unique gifts

Redefining the landscape they’ve trod! Opening doors to equality for everyone

Designing an open domain that’s universal Where people are no longer divided

Disability, race and gender are recognised

Working together for the good of society

Enabling tasks to be shared equally

Involving young and old working in unison

Matt Roberts-Ward

Lyminster Nucker by artist, Richard Snaith

We Won!! WFC’s Women’s Team

Worthing Women have won the Cup! What a season our Women’s team have had: winning their League Cup and vying for promotion against ‘top of the table’ Ebbsfleet United Women ... and what a long way women have come over the years in playing at Woodside. Looking at these two photos, you can certainly see some differences! Despite the great popularity of women’s football before and during the first world war, local records are few. However, we are lucky to have this photo regarding an important game played in 1908 between Worthing Ladies’ XI and Wounded Soldiers from the Grange Auxiliary Hospital. An interesting prospect with the current debates on reducing inequalities and increasing access. For this game, the level playing field was provided by the soldiers (to quote “Despite their incapacities”) playing with their hands tied behind their backs... we don’t know what the score was, but it was an interesting approach!

Women’s football then seemed to have faded away for Worthing FC (as with many Clubs whilst the Women’s game was banned by the FA), with a brief reappearance in the 1980s. The real resurgence for Worthing started in 2016, with a set up that has developed, with

changes along the way and some delays during Covid, into the successful team we have today.

Looking forward, the successes of the England Lionesses has certainly helped to increase interest in Women’s football, promoting the importance of nurturing young footballers who have potential. Their open letter to the Prime Minister bore fruit in March this year, when it was confirmed that schools will be supported in building on the Lionesses’ legacy and “give every girl the opportunity to do the same sports as boys.” There is also an intent for schools to provide a minimum of two hours of PE, so that every child can benefit from regular exercise. This must surely help to increase demand and opportunities for Girls Teams of all ages and abilities. This is an essential step forward as many girls still have to play in boy’s teams to find games equal to their skill level. Locally, we are keen to encourage girls and boys to come along to our Development Centre sessions and, with our Women’s Team setting such as great example, it’s onwards and upwards. By the time you read this article, our Women’s team will have completed their 2022-2023 season. To find out if we were promoted and details on future games, why not visit our website: worthingfc.com

Tracy Sayers will be walking through the night this June in honour of her mum, Jo. She will be joining hundreds of other participants for St Barnabas House’s biggest fundraising event of the year – Night to Remember.

“My lovely mum had battled cancer for several years, always managing to overcome it,” says Tracy. “Unfortunately,

Walking in memory of Mum on her 10th anniversary

being with other patients who were on the same journey. “

Jo died in November 2013 and spent her final two weeks at the hospice. “We couldn’t have asked for a more caring, supportive, and calming environment for Mum in her last days,” says Tracy. “It was reassuring for us, her family, to know that she was in a place of love and compassion and surrounded by a medical team 24/7.

“I have always supported St Barnabas by donating every year, but this year, in the 10th anniversary of Mum leaving us, I wanted to go that extra mile (15 of them, actually!) so I signed up to Night to Remember, doing the 25km route. This

dry. I’ll be walking with a friend of mine, Kayleigh, who I don’t see often – so it’s a great opportunity to catch up on all the news and try to put the world to rights,” says Tracy.

“It’s so important to me to be able to keep this fabulous place afloat, so they can support others when they need it most.”

If you’d like to shine a light for local hospice care, get ready to walk through the night of 24 June to celebrate 50 years of St Barnabas House. There are new routes for all distances – 10km, 20km or 25km – although the spirit of the event remains just the same. It’s about fun,

one or taking on a personal challenge, this is your Night to Remember. Find out more

Food Banks and Wealth Management Agencies

“Did you know there are 7 wealth management agencies in Worthing?”

I’m not sure I even know what one is.

“Investments, minimising tax, inheritance planning, you know”. Oh right. Nice problems to have, I guess.

“Well, yeah. Better than the problem of how to feed the kids”. Mmm. Here’s a number for you, then - there’s 10 foodbanks in Worthing. We sit for a moment and acknowledge what that means.

than a third of my income”.

There’s no point in us Boomers feeling guilty that things have changed; but we can acknowledge how very different things are now, have compassion for the younger generation - and maybe even work towards helping build a fairer society for them.

3wards within Arun council fall within UK national ‘worstoff 10%’ in regard to relative deprivation (using indices like income, employment and health). 4 wards within Worthing town belong to the UK’s ‘20% most deprived’ neighbourhoods. Worthing’s image as wealthy, white, pensioners is a stereotype that does not catch our realities.

We’re lucky, really. Grew up with a decent NHS, good child benefits, schools that had resources and facilities.

“Yeah, and I got a full grant to do my degree. That was the only way someone like me could make it to university. There was a whole batch of us who’d come from council estates - we thought we’d won the bloody lottery, getting the chance to study. And then we graduated debt-free and into good jobs”.

The first house I bought, the mortgage was only about 25% of my salary. We never worried about making ends meet.

“I was renting till I was 40. I remember rent was never more

Because inequalities are always socially produced. There are differences between people - but it takes a society to turn differences into inequalities.

Prospect magazine had an article recently about inequality in UK. They pointed out what most of us can sense: the gap between rich and poor is wider now than it has been for a century

Inequality is a result of social and government choices or indifferences.

‘The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better’, by Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson researched 11 indices of inequality across different nations. They discovered that inequality isn’t just bad for those at the sharp end - but for society as a whole. An unequal society is a worse place to live for everybody, with higher crime,

violence, drug abuse. Unequal societies are characterised by a lack of trust, lack of social cohesion, excessive consumerism and high anxiety levels for everybody.

Prospect magazine had an article recently about inequality in UK. They pointed out what most of us can sense: the gap between rich and poor is wider now than it has been for a century. They noted an enormous wealth and pay gap between UK’s richest 10% and the rest of us:

“In other European countries, the pay of those in charge does not set them so far apart from those they are in charge of”.

UK houses are more expensive relative to earnings than they have been for nearly 150 years.

We have become an increasingly unequal society. That’s bad for UK and bad for Worthing, where wealthy white pensioners are a dwindling minority.

Caroline Osella

Caroline Osella writes @worthingethnographic.com/

Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery

1863 Tour

Saturday 10th June 2023 at 11:00am

Our next cemetery tour, entitled simply 1863, forms part of our extended open morning on Saturday 10th June. This is a week later than normal as we are delighted to be part of the Worthing Festival, which runs from 10th – 18th June. We will be at

the tour! The tour starts at 11am by the chapels and there is no need to book. Refreshments are available for a small donation.

There is more on offer: The north chapel will be open for

Spiers & Boden – The Midsummer Tour

‘This is traditional folk delivered with modern verve.’ EDS

“My mum who has Alzheimer’s absolutely loves these sessions –a wonderful activity that we can do together and she really comes alive.”

After a triumphant 2022 reunion tour with folk big-band Bellowhead (including a sold-out performance at the Royal Albert Hall) founder-members John Spiers and Jon Boden return, as their original duo Spiers & Boden, to a venue near you, for an evening of summer-infused English folk song and dance music.

Since 2001, Spiers & Boden have been taking their unique brand of powerful, rousing folk music to audiences throughout Britain and around the world.

Fans of the hit BBC show Death in Paradise will now be familiar with the distinctive sound of Boden’s voice and Spiers’s melodeon through the new Bellowhead theme tune for 2023 spin-off show Beyond Paradise, which has recently been commissioned for a second series. Tim Key (executive producer); “I have become obsessed with bringing a music identity to Beyond Paradise. We have worked hard to bring a modern, folk influence to the show, making a unique sound which I am really excited about. And getting Bellowhead on board was amazing.” Bellowhead, with Jon and John, also provide the theme music for Radio 4’s The Archers each Sunday.

For the 2023 June Spiers & Boden tour, the show will focus on summery material, drawing on traditional seasonal songs and that archetypal sound of summer - the English Morris tune.

Jon and John have been described in The Guardian as the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene. The duo reformed in 2021 after a seven-year hiatus, arriving with a brand-new album ‘Fallow Ground’ which went on to reach number 3 in the Official Folk Albums Chart and was a Mojo top 10 folk album of 2021.

Love to Move and time to chat

“My mum who has Alzheimer’s absolutely loves these sessions – it’s a wonderful activity that we can do together and she really comes alive.”

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.

Love to Move and time to chat

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

Wed's 2.30-3.30pm Shoreham Baptist Church

Wednesdays 2.30-3.30pm

Western Road, Shoreham BN43 5WD

Shoreham Baptist Church, BN43 5WD

Monday every month 2-3pm Ropetackle rts Centre, Shoreham BN43 5EG

First Monday every month 2-3pm Ropetackle Arts Centre, BN43 5EG

book your seat please contact: cherrytolcher@hotmail.com

To book your seat please contact: cherrytolcher@hotmail.com

Out of the Artist is a multi-artist exhibition created by local poet Keira Thomas celebrating local LGBTQIA+ artists which opens on Saturday 27th May 2023. This exhibition creates a safe and accepting space for local independent LGBTQIA+ artists to creatively share their voice and personal experiences, free from restrictions and discrimination. It features work by Amelia Armande, Bryony May, Caroline Osella, Emma Clowsley, Gil Mualem-Doron, Helen Bedding, Joanna Barr, Kai Hilton, Karen Palzeaird, Keira Thomas, Kym Kovary, Leoni Thomas, LG, Mars Chicca, Robert Ryan, Stephanie Young and Tor Lloyd.

Broadwater Community Association

Our activities are open to all, you don’t have to live in Broadwater to join us!

A Quiz is planned for Saturday June 24th, hosted by Dick Smith. Doors open just before 7pm for a 7:30 start. Book with me, Eric Mardell, on 07812 932882. There will be a fish and chip supper – cost £10 per head.

Whist Drives enthusiasts please phone Debbie on 07528 594589 Arts and Crafts Exhibition by Brushes Art Group on Saturday 10th June 17th at the Parish Rooms.

Worthing

Friendship

Centre

Paul Holden from the Worthing Journal will be our speaker on Thursday 15th June, which is also our Annual General meeting. This will be at English Martyrs Barn, Goring, starting at 2:30pm. Entrance is free.

Crossword Solution

ACROSS

1 king. 3 chardonnay. 8 ornament. 9 rotund. 10 larder. 11 seasonal. 13 down-town. 14 trader. 16 encore. 19 spacious. 21 plectrum. 22 player. 23 sonnet. 24 retrieve. 25 reflective. 26 next.

DOWN

1 knowledge. 2 Grand Union Canal. 3 cheerio. 4 artisan. 5 dormant. 6 nationalisation. 7 yodel. 12 awe. 15 resurrect. 17 nil. 18 erratic. 19 samurai. 20 amputee. 21 poser.

What do rusty nuts, parties and bikes have in common?

Matt Marchant

Despite the rather gloomy, extended winter we’ve had, it seems that summer might just be around the corner, at last. The evenings are getting longer and warmer, which means that I can spend much more time on the more important things in life. My car’s clutch won’t change itself and I’m sure that there’s a thing (or 10), in the shed that needs my attention. What fun.

Spending a relaxing time outside for the first time in ages might reconnect one with nature. Not I. It reminded me about all those poor neglected garden tools, lawnmowers and bikes, all stashed away in the shed over the more inclement months. Storing things in a condensing environment such as a damp shed, can wreak havoc with delicate moving parts, especially if they’re made from metals. And, assuming they were all in fine fettle before winter set in, we generally expect them to work exactly like they did, when they were put away.

Ah, but there’s a problem. Take a pair of trusty secateurs; the blade or blades are usually stored in the locked position when not in use, as digits can easily be shortened, if one is not careful. Damp in the air over winter often causes the mild steel surfaces to bond together with a

surprisingly strong grip, converting them effortlessly into nothing more than an expensive paperweight. With unkempt bushes and non-pruned rose stems a distinct possibility, something must be done.

A few squirts of WD40 or other similar water-dispersing lubricant, administered with a deft hand and maybe even some jiggery pokery involved, and those choppers are usually working again in no time, with a silky smoothness. Very satisfying. The thing is, that rust dulls the blades and may even ruin them, left unchecked.

Whether it’s a case of rusty nuts, seized loppers, or stiff knobs, there’s definitely a case for preventative maintenance, and the good news? It’s cheap and anyone can do it. No special training required. It’s also much cheaper than the price of replacement things, especially at the moment!

So, here are 3 top-tips to prevent the dreaded tin-worm:

1. Before putting your tools and so on into hibernation, put things away clean and dry – removing dirt also reduces the chances of rust

2. Fetch an oily rag, your old Coldplay T-Shirt or something like that of equal low-value, dab it with a little 3 in 1 oil, WD-40 or GT85 (any type will do) and wipe your tool’s un-painted metal surfaces down. The oil will keep the pesky water out, and keep those surfaces rust-free for longer

3. For things like bikes and larger shed items, use an old sheet, curtains, anything like that, to cover up. This will keep dust and some damp off the surfaces too.

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Moving on swiftly. We held a street party to mark the King’s Coronation last month, on the Bank Holiday Monday. In customary tradition, it was forecast to rain. All day. Fortunately, the rain gods spared us for most of the event, and all those involved had a great time.

Ours is a one-way road usually full of cars and vans, parked either side. For the party, all but two cars were gone for the day, meaning that the children living in the road were able to use their bikes, trikes, scooters and radio control cars without the parents worrying about road safety.

It was idyllic at first; the neighbours seemed to be getting along well, food and drink was being served, the weather held, and even the birds were twittering in fine song. I was taking it all in, catching up with friends over a drink, when I became distracted. Very distracted. My mechanical sonar had locked onto nastier chatter.

As the kids rode their bikes around the street, all I could hear was neglected bike chains, flat tyres and badly adjusted gears. Was I the only one hearing this?!

Time to get out the spanners, oil and bike pump and after fixing the offending first bike with only a 10mm and 15mm spanner, I then had a steady stream of customers all wanting their bikes mending. A much better way to spend a party.

With the kids and other parents, we fixed brakes, gears, saddle heights and steering with basic tools and oil and a smattering of shared knowledge. Hopefully, the street party’s impromptu pop-up bike garage will inspire the next generation of fixers… ‘til the next time.

Matt.

CROSSWORD

June 2023

ACROSS

1 Male ruler of a nation (4)

3 White grape variety; dry white wine made from this grape (10)

8 Decoration; trinket (8)

9 Heavyset (6)

10 Pantry (6)

11 Available or occurring only at certain times of the year (8)

13 Central or lower part of a city (8)

14 Merchant (6)

16 Enthusiastic call from an audience after the end of a concert etc. (6)

19 Roomy (8)

21 Small flat implement for plucking the strings of a guitar (8)

22 Participant in a game or sport (6)

23 A poem of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme (6)

24 Get back (8)

25 Thoughtful; contemplative (10)

26 Coming immediately after (4)

DOWN

1 Information (9)

2 Principal navigable waterway between London and the Midlands (5,5,5)

3 Goodbye (colloq.) (7)

4 Someone who does skilled work with their hands (7)

5 Temporarily inactive; sleeping (7)

6 Changing something from private to state ownership or control (15)

7 To sing, changing frequently from normal to falsetto voice and back again (5)

12 Amazement (3)

15 Revive (9)

17 In sport, a score of zero (3)

18 Volatile; unpredictable (7)

19 Feudal Japanese military aristocracy; a sword (7)

20 Someone who has had a limb removed (7)

21 Pretender; a puzzle or question (5)

Simon Rigler

Fun-packed, free family event returns to Tarring this summer

On Friday August 18th, from 11am - 3pm, Picnic in the Park @ Tarring will be back, bigger and better than ever. New for this year, a music festival will follow the picnic from 4pm - 7:30pm, featuring talented young local bands. Free entry and free or low-cost rides, events, demonstrations and games as well as crafts and stalls from lots of local independent businesses. It’s a great day out for fun with the family on a budget. Bring your own picnic, or use the food and drink and ice cream stalls.

The Picnic is organised by community volunteers, supported by the Friends of Tarring Park, Rotary Club of Tarring Park and Worthing Lions, with sponsorship from Robert Luff.

Plans for the event are now well underway, and include a contingency date of 21st August in case of bad weather.

Tarring Councillor, Hazel Thorpe has been involved with the Picnic since it first began in 2016. As Hazel says, “Picnic in the Park at Tarring is a fantastic free entry community event and has always been very popular with families during the long summer holidays. We hope it will be especially welcome this year when so many families are feeling the effects of the increased cost of living.”

You can find out more, and follow updates, on the Picnic in the Park @ Tarring facebook page - www.facebook.com/tarringpicnic

Picnic in the Park @ Tarring www.facebook.com/tarringpicnic info@picnicintheparktarring.com

Soft Cell will be taking to the stage at the beautiful Wiston Estate in Steyning on Saturday 9th September 2023 with very special guests Heaven 17.

Summer isn’t over until you’ve seen legendary electronic pop group Soft Cell at this year’s ultimate 1980s open air live concert in the South East.

The duo best known for iconic 1981 hit Tainted Love, Marc Almond and Dave Ball, achieved six Top Ten singles, three Top Ten albums and inspired synth acts from The Pet Shop Boys to Years & Years. Their latest album, *Happiness Not Included, came out in May to reviews including “Here is how you’d hope the 21st century would sound” (Classic Pop) and “Buoyed by an undimmed pop instinct and Almond’s waspish wit” (Uncut).

“Dave and I will get together when we have something new to say, or something to celebrate,” says vocalist Marc Almond. “And after the past two years, Soft Cell fans need something to look forward to – and Dave and I do too. It’s always an adventure.”

Share the adventure by booking your ticket.

https://wistonsummersounds.com/

St

Lawrence Strollers St Lawrence Surgery Strollers Group

We are a welcoming group who meet every Tuesday morning at 10am, at the surgery’s education room.

We set off walking through the streets of Tarring, in three separate groups, each lead by an experienced walk leader.

The first walk is a gentle one around Tarring Park.

The second walk is a little longer and takes about 35-40 minutes.

The third walk is for the more energetic walker and takes about 60 minutes.

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We always have someone to chat to as we walk and before we know it, we are back at the surgery’s education room, for a well-earned cup of coffee.

The health benefits of walking are good for everybody, along with the socialising over a chat and a cup of coffee.

You may also see parts of Tarring you are not familiar with.

A warm welcome awaits you.

take the ashes of your loved one, whether a beloved person or a special pet, and combine them with our own mixture of UK native wildflower seeds & other natural ingredients to create bespoke seed balls, each one as unique as your loved one. Give these to friends & family to scatter in a special place, and watch your wildflower memorial grow.