Inside Worthing, Issue 35, August 2023

Welcome to August! What an eventful summer it has been! We’ve been busy at Inside enjoying the events and planning for some exciting months ahead I hope you have been enjoying your summer

As you probably noticed from the vibrancy of the town, it was Pride month in July Victoria Park was full of colour, energy and inclusivity as local LGBTQ+ communities celebrated The People’s Proud Picnic together, while Worthing Museum and Art Gallery are, for the first time, exhibiting Out of Artist’s Exhibition that is running across the summer months Our lovely contributor, Caroline Osella, wrote some thought-provoking poetry for it that is on the walls surrounded by some other amazing pieces of art by multiple artists and writers I highly recommend checking out that exhibition while it’s still there

It’s free to the public and finishes on the 10th September

There was also, of course, the colourful parade that graced our promenade lighting up the grey skies and rain didn’t seem to matter at all! The parade was followed by a music festival in Steyne Gardens that ran across the whole weekend

We also had a carnival nearer the end of July with fireworks and music, and Broadwater’s Big Day Out, although this was after we went to print, but I’m sure the town had fun!

If you think this is the end of celebration and festivity in Worthing, well… there is certainly more to come! An exciting not-for-profit film festival is taking place in September, focused on building a positive, sustainable future as a community, with events for everyone and of course, Worthing Food and Drink Festival

This August edition is packed with some interesting articles and information about our town I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together

Have you noticed how proud we are of “our Matt”? Keep in touch! Liana

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Stopping Prescription Waste

Iwork in Pharmacies across West Sussex� I and everyone else involved in the service are continuously surprised at the amount of medicines ordered, but never collected by patients� Additionally, a huge amount of prescription medicines are returned to us; some in unopened packets which have never been used� In 2010, the NHS estimated that unused medicines were costing £300 million, and that figure will have grown markedly between then and now�

Later research (2021) estimated that £500 million was wasted purely on medicines prescribed when other nondrug treatments may have been more appropriate�

At the time in 2010, that £300 million could have paid for…

✓ 11,800 more community nurses, or

✓ 80,100 more hip replacements, or

✓ 19,800 drug treatment courses for breast cancer, or

✓ 312,000 more cataract operations�

So, prescription waste is an expensive problem, that can be reduced, with the money saved freed up to pay for more care�

Bryan Turner MRPharmS

Patients should let their GP and/or Pharmacist know if they have stopped taking any of their medicines� There can

be legitimate reasons for this; such as uncomfortable side effects� However, there are some patients who carry on ordering, as they think they may be upsetting the doctors’ applecart if they don’t follow their instructions� Your GP and Pharmacist can advise on alternatives and keep you well�

Make sure you check what medicines you have in stock at home before you re-order, and think carefully before you tick all the boxes on your re-order form� There is no need to order something “just in case” if you do not really need it� You can always place another order later� Medicines stored at home should be in a cool dry place, definitely not the kitchen or bathroom cupboard� Don’t mix new medicines with old, or you may take the wrong thing! Also, keep medicines safely out of the reach of children� Remember that your prescription medicines are supplied solely for you� Do not share them as you may inadvertently cause harm to someone else�

Unused medicines need to be disposed of responsibly to protect the health of others and to protect the environment� When you need to dispose of medicines, whether prescribed or purchased over the counter, you can return them to any Pharmacy� Unfortunately, many waste medicines are disposed of by flushing them down the toilet or by putting them in the bin with general waste� We know this because they can be scientifically detected in sewage, water courses and soil samples� All Pharmacies have regular collections of unused and waste medicines that are disposed of in a safe manner by authorised contractors� If you are returning medicines that have never been opened, they cannot be recycled or used by anyone else, due to safety concerns� The Pharmacy team will need to know if any “Controlled Drugs” are in the returns (usually strong opiate drugs such as Morphine), as they must be destroyed with an authorised witness present� Any medicine waste that includes needles (eg� some insulin medicines) cannot be returned to the Pharmacy� This type of waste is collected by the local Council’s clinical waste service� Patients can contact the Council by calling them or going online to request a collection�

Between the Blue and the Green Film Festival is the first, of what is hoped to be an annual weeklong film festival in Worthing, focusing on the important topics of sustainability and wellbeing. The organisers tell us more about it….

This first film festival of its kind for Worthing reflects its focus of protecting our environment in its title “The Blue and the Green”, and the important space we hold between the two� We explore the importance of future proofing our environment, ensuring the current and future wellbeing of humans as guardians� Our community-based film festival has thought provoking films and activities, aiming to drive change to your own selfcare and the environment around us�

The festival comprises of six events, to cover all ages� Please scan the QR codes for more details� Each of the ‘activity’ events – beach clean, kids workshop and mindfulness - will start with a short film related to the activity� This approach will help to cement the important messages around sustainability and wellbeing, as participants go through the sessions�

Between the Blue and Green Film Festival - Worthing

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

The festival will highlight media stories to raise awareness and drive change�  Audiences will be inspired to act, protect their own wellbeing and safeguard the environment for future generations�

THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO

• Promote Worthing as a creative hub, delivering quality, varied programming and attracting local and national audiences and artists to attend and participate�

• Promote the work of local organisations and charities working in the field�

• Inspire changes in individual behaviour in terms of practical ways for everyone to protect the environment�

• Encourage audiences to value their own self-care and wellbeing�

9th August

Short Films Entry Deadline

15th August

Documentary Entry Deadline

9th Sept

Beach Clean & Short Film, FREE

10th Sept

Kids Woodcraft Workshop & Short Film

14th Sept

Short Film Competition Screening

15th Sept

Documentary Screening with Film Maker Q&A

16th Sept

Adult Mindfulness Session

16th Sept

Family Mindfulness Session

https://filmfreeway.com

BetweentheBlueandGreen

TICKETS FILM ENTRIES

We hope to attract residents from across Sussex to attend our events, with a strong focus on children and young people as future change-makers� We are inviting local residents of West Sussex to take part in the short film competition and will open it out to UK/ International submissions through setting the Film Festival on FilmFreeway� Other films included in the festival will be programmed based on quality, relevance, availability and desire to be involved�

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THIS TAKE PLACE?

9th to 16th 2023

September @ Level 1

OUR SUPPORTERS ARE CREW Climate Resilience cEntre Worthing

Transition Town Worthing

Green Tides

Community Works

Richard at Colonnade House

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Club House Hire

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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

Sponsored Charity Spot - This month’s Sponsored Charity Spot features Superstar Arts

Superstar Arts was founded in 2012 to create new and exciting opportunities for people with learning disabilities, at a time when services were going through a process of renewal and change� They deliver high quality, innovative artistic experiences, creating meaningful opportunities for participants to develop their own inspirational and unique ideas� Learning happens through experimentation, questioning and discovery, building confidence and self-esteem�

At the moment, they are PRINTING PRINTING

PRINTING!!! The Superstars love printing at their new print studio� They are printing T-Shirts for Grizzly Bear, a nearby micropub, with artist Marianne Hunt� Check out Mari’s great The Cure T-shirt design - which ROBERT SMITH himself gave the Thumbs Up to!!! What a lovely fella - see link to shop across to see t-shirts, bags and tea towels�

An anonymous donor has asked to pay for a ¼ page advert (as above) in one edition of Inside, to promote a charity that we haven’t already supported� We have boosted the advert to feature in all 7 editions� This month we are featuring Superstar Arts, next month with be WSK – SHOUT� We are on the lookout for the charity for October�

Get in touch via liana@insidepublications.ltd�

https://www.superstararts.com/store/

Every purchase helps to keep the charity going�

Or pop into their shop - 31 South Street, Tarring�

The Superstar Arts Coffee Bar is open Mon - Thursday 10-3pm and Fri 10-12:30 at West Worthing Baptist Church, 45 South Street, Tarring� Their Super Chefs make delicious scones, vegan sausage rolls and chocolate fridge cake and the Superstars can serve you a fresh cappuccino, latte or hot chocolate for £2!!! It is all good customer service experience� Pop in and say hi!!

Waterproofs, Wellies and Wellness

Summer is making its way across the Downs, and people are heading out to get their nature fix� Personally, having the South Downs as a place to escape during the pandemic felt like a life-saver and they’ve had a special place in my heart ever since�

I’m certainly not alone in needing to get out into green spaces� Immersing yourself in nature has a long list of health benefits, both mental and physical� So much so, that improving access to green spaces could save the NHS money by keeping people healthier and happier� Children who spend time in nature have even been shown to learn better and achieve more at school� Being connected to our environment has a life-long impact on each of us�

Many of us came to appreciate this fact more than ever during the pandemic, when getting outside meant a muchneeded change of scenery and a chance to spend time with friends and family� While, for most people, normality has returned, this quiet love for nature has persisted�  But, those of us able to get out and explore are often more fortunate than we realise� Many people across the UK face barriers to accessing nature� This is particularly true for older people, those dealing with health problems, and people living in deprived areas or facing poverty�

CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY

Part of what The Wellderness - an organisation set up during the pandemichas been doing over the past few years, is trying to bring people together and place the community back into nature�

Doing so in a way that is accessible to everyone isn’t always easy, especially when the things holding people back aren’t always obvious� Wheelchair-accessible spaces and low-cost or free tickets are a starting point to bring more of the community together, but the barriers facing people aren’t necessarily visible� Last year, The Wellderness sat down with Gina Bradbury Fox from the Outdoor Guide Foundation to talk about the Waterproofs and Wellies Campaign�

By Ellie Davis

“Roughly a third of children in state primary schools do not get outside because they don’t have the right kit,” she explained�

The Outdoor Guide was started by Gina and her sister, presenter Julia Bradbury, to share information about the great outdoors but it became apparent that this wasn’t enough� As Gina explained, children get outside less than prison inmates� In the summer months, getting out during school breaks can be fun� But come the cold and the rain, many kids from deprived areas are either trapped inside or forced to face the weather, leaving them wet, cold, miserable and with less love for nature than ever� So, the Outdoor Guide Foundation launched its Waterproofs and Wellies Campaign and The Wellderness quickly got on board�

The goal of the campaign is simple: donate 10 sets of wellies and waterproofs to every state primary school in the UK…all 20,000 of them!

GETTING WORTHING’S KIDS INTO NATURE

Last year, the team at The Wellderness ran a fundraiser including a family event at Furzefield� The Wellderness wanted to give local businesses a chance to support the community in the process, so suggested anyone willing to help out could buy and donate tickets, allowing the community to attend for free� The response was spectacular: all ticket sales came via donation, allowing everyone who attended the event to do so for free� All sales went to the Outdoor Guide Foundation, raising £275 and Focus Group, a tech company based in Shoreham, donated an additional £275� A further £320 came in via raffle ticket sales for prizes donated by partners of the Outdoor Guide Foundation�

In total, the event raised enough for three schools� The outdoor clothing kits

were donated to local schools: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Worthing, Field Place Infant School in Durrington and Buckingham Park Primary School in Shoreham�

The event was a genuine demonstration of what communities can achieve when they come together� Each of the schools run programmes designed to get their students out into nature and these kits will allow children to join in with forest school, play outside, or join the school’s gardening club�

BRINGING THE OUTDOORS HOME

It’s been inspiring to see our local community changing children’s lives� But the reality of inequality is never simple� Barriers to accessing nature are varied and complex and if we don’t value the natural world, they won’t be tackled�  The reality is, that we could do with changing our whole relationship with the environment� Getting outside and connecting with nature improves our lives and incentivises us to better protect it� We saw that shift begin during the pandemic, with so many people taking time to slow down and be in nature� But with a return to our normal, busy lives, we are already losing a lot of that newfound connection� Being outside from an early age has the potential to drastically improve a child’s life� But if parents are not spending that time outside, their children aren’t either�

The real task is inspiring children and adults alike to bring nature into their dayto-day lives� Whether that means long weekend walks with the kids or simply stopping to listen to the birds in your local park� Making nature connection a more central part of our day-to-day, even in small ways, could change all our lives for the better�

Worthing-based community interest company Dad

La Soul is celebrating a trio of recent award wins, including a Points of Light from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, £10k funding from Comic Relief and becoming a finalist in the “Grammys of Entrepreneurship.”

The small team of volunteers based in Worthing are celebrating after a run of recent success in the last week, starting with a £10K grant fund from Comic Relief to expand their innovative Dads-Only Meetups, events are currently running in Worthing� The new Meetups will take place every month at incredible venues in Brighton, and Hove�

The Meetups are open to dads, stepdads, grandads and all male-identifying carers, with a mixture of entertainment and opportunities to meet new friends and support each other� Branded “a youth club for dads with a difference”, the idea was borne out of the group discovering that men tend to witness their social circles shrink after they have children, with fewer opportunities for them to open up to their peers�

Award From The Prime Minister, Tops Treble Win For Worthing-Based Dad Revolution

The Brighton Meetup will occur at leading Digital PR agency Propellernet offices in Castle Square and the Hove event is housed at co-working space, Freedom Works at Hove Business Centre on Fonthill Rd, just one minute from Hove train station�

This expansion comes on top of the recent announcement that the group was selected for the daily “Points of Light” award from Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, in recognition of its work, creating a support network of over 10,000 fathers across the UK and internationally� Furthermore, founder, Dan Flanagan, was nominated for the “Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year” at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards; the “Grammy’s of Entrepreneurship�” The results will be announced at London’s Grosvenor Hotel, later this year�

Dad La Soul founder, Dan Flanagan, said:

“We want to create a dad’s night out that is fun, silly, and enjoyable, but also goes deeper than just generic “bloke” chat. It is a safe space for dads to come and let o steam, rant if needed, and o er and receive support. We have some fantastic partnerships with organisations, such as Mind West Sussex, to create direct pathways that, traditionally, men don’t access due to work commitments or societal constraints that they should “man up.”

For dates, times and more information, visit www.dadlasoul.com.

Starting with the common theme of being a dad, the conversation can go anywhere, and often does. That is why we commission a range of stand-up comedians and TedX-level speakers to cover everything from eating disorders, dealing with mental health struggles recognising addiction, and what men need to know about the menopause and beyond. It is a common misconception that men only talk about beer and footie.

The groups are a ready-made friendship group of over 3000 dads based across the UK, Germany, the US and New Zealand, which is perfect for those dads who don’t get around to catching up with their old mates anymore.

We know from our research that 73% of dads have felt socially isolated, so events like this target the source of the issue by creating everything from nights out at gigs and stand-up comedy nights to VR headsets, DJ workshops, board games, and sea-swimming sauna sessions to help with mental and physical health issues.”

On the funding and recognition, Dan said:

“Dad La Soul is incredibly grateful for the continued support of all our funders, especially the fantastic Comic Relief for recognising the work we do getting men together and talking. Their £10,000 will help us support so many dads on the south coast with this much-needed resource, and getting the call from 10 Downing Street was the cherry on the cake - it is incredible to think that the work of our team of volunteers is being heard in Westminster!

Dad La Soul, founded in 2017, exists to orchestrate a revolution, allowing the stories and struggles of six million dads in the UK to be seen, heard and supported. The movement is now widely recognised as the leading organisation of its kind in the UK, using a unique mixture of arts, tech, music and play to start conversations that matter. It runs regular award-winning playdates in Worthing and Brighton for dads and kids, online dad sessions, and the Dads-Only Meetups.

Dad La Soul Triumphs with Prestigious Awards: Prime Minister’s Recognition, Comic Relief’s Generosity, and Finalist in The Grammy’s of Entrepreneurship�

East Beach Studios

Following my visit to East Beach Studios last month, it is safe to say that it is a must-visit space for you and your family this summer� There is something there for everyone!

Nestled along the coastline, East Beach Studios stands as a testament to the creative spirit and community-driven ethos of Worthing’s local art scene� Formerly beach huts rented by the public, these charming spaces were transformed into art studios about 15 years ago by the previous owner of Coast Café� Today, Beth and Angie (pictured above), two passionate artists run this unique venture, which has become a thriving hub for independent artists� At East Beach Studio, the concept of community is at the heart of everything they do� The studios have evolved from just traditional long-term rentals to a mix of month-to-month pop-up studios and long-term rentals, ensuring a dynamic environment where artists can flourish� The studios are open from Thursday to Saturday, with artists in each studio present during those days, fostering a unique sense of camaraderie while allowing the public to engage directly with the creators�

Beth explains, “A lot of people here

have relationships with locals who might be walking their dog or doing their daily walk, so there are always conversations, and it’s a proper community. We’re a bit like a dysfunctional family!”

The history of East Beach Studios is intertwined with the evolution of the Worthing art scene� When Coast changed ownership three and a half years ago, the new proprietor decided not to continue with the studios� Therefore Beth, who started as an artist here nine years ago, took it upon herself to preserve this artistic haven alongside Angie� They introduced new systems, quality control measures and mentoring programs to create a cohesive and supportive environment for artists at different levels of experience�

The studio owners are actively involved in mentoring and supporting artists, particularly those who are exhibiting for the first time� From framing and pricing artwork to developing social media presence, Beth and Angie provide guidance and instil confidence in the artists� We focus on two of the artists�

Esme Wakeford

THOMAS FREER

Thomas, an artist at Each Beach Studios, has found solace in his creativity in this supportive community, fuelling his passion for making interactive therapeutic musical instruments out of wood� From the early days of East Beach when there were only five studios, Thomas stumbled upon an empty studio at the right time�

Before his time at East Beach, Thomas had been selling paintings, sculptures, and photographs of seagulls, to the point where he was unashamedly known as the ‘seagull man’ in Worthing, while working full-time to save up for the components of this bigger project, which is where his passion lies�

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It’s tricky as an artist going through a developmental stage or building up a portfolio for an exhibition because in all that time, you get stuck in full-time work and it’s really hard to keep your claws into your creativity, otherwise it can slip away. ”

East Beach Studios was a gamechanger for Thomas and his projects because it meant he could have a workshop and display space in one, allowing him to focus on the production of turning raw materials into a piece of art while the public are welcome to come and see the process and hear stories behind it�

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Having this space is essential for what I do because you can’t just sell it online. You’ve got to feel it, see it, touch it, you’ve got to hear it, experience it and you just can’t do that o a website�”

Thomas’s inspiration for his musical instruments has evolved over time� Initially incorporating interactive elements into his sculptures, he quickly discovered the positive impact they had on individuals with physical limitations� People recovering from strokes, injuries, or trauma, as well as those with disabilities, found solace and joy in Thomas’s creations� The ability to immediately create something beautiful through simple interactions struck a chord�

For Thomas, the essence of his art lies in its universal appeal� He believes that everyone can benefit from the joy of music and movement, regardless of background, abilities, or age� Music and movement have the power to liberate, bringing light and joy into peoples’ minds� Thomas feels fortunate to be able to create instruments that provide such experiences, all while enjoying the scenic view of the sea from his studio�

In a world where almost everything is online, art remains something that needs that human element to it� Art, in all its

forms, brings joy, solace, companionship, and community�

CHLOE - ME-SHIRTS

Chloe, owner of ‘Me-Shirts’, has found her niche in personalised fabric-painting kits, offering a unique and creative experience for children� What started as a hobby and a bit of fun with her daughter during lockdown, quickly grew into a successful business� Originally based in Chloe’s old home in London, she would create and sell everything from one room, which could, at times, feel quite isolating�

After relocating to Worthing in late August, Chloe opened her studio at East Beach in October, marking nearly a year since her dream became a reality� Sitting on the steps of her studio, sipping coffee with a friend, she still finds the whole experience surreal�

The inspiring atmosphere and relaxed vibe of East Beach Studio provides the perfect backdrop for her creative work� Moreover, Chloe emphasizes the incredible sense of community among the artists at the studio, where they exchange advice, support one another, and share ideas�

Chloe’s approach to art is unique� While she doesn’t create traditional art pieces herself, she crafts tools and materials that allow children to unleash their creativity

at home or during the workshops she holds� These workshops, taking place at a table outside her studio on Saturdays and during the summer holidays, offer children an opportunity to engage in art and tap into their imagination�

The soothing presence of the sea and waves combined with the freedom of creative expression creates a calming environment where children can stay engaged for extended periods of time� Parents are often amazed at how their kids can sit still and enjoy the artistic process� Chloe believes that art and creativity are essential for well-being, and East Beach Studio provides an ideal setting for children to explore their creative potential�

Chloe’s workshops also provide parents with a chance to spend quality time with their children� While kids are occupied and having fun, parents can enjoy a coffee from Coast, catch up with friends, or simply relax�

Me-Shirts offers parties and gifts that are unique and non-disposable� MeShirts appeal to children of all ages and genders, while also fostering community and connection�

So, why not visit East Beach Studios and embark on a creative adventure that will ensure lasting memories while also supporting our local artists? We will feature other artists in future months�

Better Business Show

Calling all local business people! Don’t miss the opportunity to network, connect, and develop at this year’s Better Business Show, come along for free! Join hundreds of like-minded individuals from a wide range of industries for a packed day of growing your connections, expanding your knowledge and representing your business�

Date: Thursday 21st September Time: 10am – 3pm Venue: Worthing Leisure Centre, Shaftesbury Ave, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing FREE to attend!

Here’s what you can expect:

BE CONNECTED

The Better Business Show is the largest annual showcase of brilliant local businesses in our area� This is your chance to meet and network with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals� With over 100 exhibitors and 500 attendees last year, it’s a great opportunity to represent yourself and your business and expand your connections within the local business community� Don’t miss out on this unique chance to build valuable relationships!

BE DEVELOPED

Google Digital Garage is coming to Worthing! Google will be delivering free digital workshops throughout the day and offering one-to-one sessions at their stand all day - a great addition to the Better Business Show and an amazing way to celebrate our 10th year!  Take advantage of the free digital workshops offered by Google� You can learn valuable skills and strategies to grow your business� The Digital Coaches will

be delivering a variety of free workshops during the day�  Speed Networking Session: Make the most of the day by participating in our fantastic speed networking session� This is the perfect opportunity to expand your business network even further and connect with the local business community� No need to book in advance – simply show up and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow attendees�

BE SUPPORTED

There are plenty of opportunities to access free business support from business experts in various fields and industries� Plus, why not take advantage of our networking area whilst having some great conversations!

BE INFORMED

Discover what’s on your doorstep and learn more about the amazing businesses in your local community� The Better Business Show is your chance to explore and connect with hundreds of local businesses, opening up even more opportunities to shop locally and support your community� Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet the buyers from larger local companies as well as representatives from Adur & Worthing Council�

BE PROMOTED

Boost your profile and get to know your local business community at the Speed Networking Session in the middle of the day�

DON’T MISS OUT!

Come along to the Better Business Show and take your business to new heights by connecting with fellow business owners, learning from experts, and discovering the support and opportunities available in your local community� We look forward to seeing you there!

To book your FREE place, visit www.worthingandadurchamber.co.uk

Retro Electro Workshop is on every Tuesday at 9pm (since Tuesday 18th July) on Yesterday channel for 10 episodes and will also be available to stream for free on UKTV Play.

EPISODE 1 – ATARI:

Shamil buys an 80s Atari causing Rob a bit of a headache, and Matt has a Pinocchio puppet to fix�

EPISODE 2 – SINCLAIR C5:

“Our

TV debut with Retro Electro Workshop

New TV series, Retro Electro Workshop, came out on Yesterday channel last month featuring our very own regular contributor, Matt Marchant!

A UKTV Original series for Yesterday, Retro Electro Workshop is about the dying art of repairing electronics, featuring electronics repairer Matt, super-fixer Rob Howard and Shamil and his dad T� Rob Howard is one of the UK’s last remaining full-time repairers of retro-electronic products with over 30 years experience� Walthamstowbased restoration specialists Shamil, and his dad T, run a vintage electronics store� Matt Marchant has answered some questions to help us to get to know him a bit a better�

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF MATT.

I was born in Shoreham-by-Sea and developed an almost unhealthy obsession with electro-mechanical items from a young age� My mum said I’d frequently flip my buggy over, just to play with the wheels� My parents would often discover me taking apart the family’s Hoover or toaster, while most normal kids kicked a ball around� Playing with Lego, bikes, old radios and the odd washing machine as a child eventually led me to work for BT as an apprentice� I worked my way from junior technician to senior engineer� I left BT in 2018 and now work for the local authority in business management�

I started FixItWorkshop in 2017 as a fun fixing-related blog, where I measured repair time in biscuits and tea drinking� FixItWorkshop grew legs and has become a part-time business alongside my family commitments�

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN FIXING ELECTRONICS AND HOW DID YOU GET INTO IT?

Since childhood� My Dad was a high street branch manager for

Indesit in the 1980s and I would get involved in some of the repairs�

My Nan was a highly skilled seamstress with a room in her house dedicated to dress-making and garment repair work� I watched her make and repair clothes, always fascinated by the equipment she used� My love of cars and motorbikes came from a neighbour and life-long friend� I first got the chance to work on engines, car bodywork etc� with him�

ARE MOST RETRO GADGETS REPAIRABLE?

Shamil buys a Sinclair C5, Rob has a mayday call from Radio Caroline and Matt tackles a Casio keyboard�

EPISODE 3 – JUKE BOX:

Shamil finds a 70s Juke Box, Rob works on an old bus and Matt works on a collectable Kit Cat clock that doesn’t tell the time�

EPISODE 4 – COMMODORE 64:

Shamil and Rob pick up a Commodore 64 and Spectrum ZX for repair and Matt meets a customer with a Raleigh Vektar bike�

EPISODE 5 – BOOMBOX:

Shamil buys a Boombox for repair, Rob visits a collector of wartime memorabilia with an old radio that hasn’t worked in decades and Matt gets smoked out of his workshop by a retro food mixer�

EPISODE 6 – WELTRON 8 TRACK:

Shamil finds an iconic Weltron Space Helmet radio, Rob picks up a 1950s Ferguson TV and Matt fixes an Elna sewing machine that no longer stitches�

EPISODE 7 – PINBALL:

Shamil buys a vintage pinball machine, Rob goes to an auction of old radios and makes a rare find, while Matt re-wires an Edwardian lamp that is a family heirloom�

EPISODE 8 – SCALEXTRIC:

WHAT’S

USUALLY WRONG WITH THE ITEMS THAT ARE BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR?

Common issues are breaks in wiring/connections, jammed motors, worn capacitors, etc� Age is a factor, for sure� A seasoned repairer will know what to look for� The stranger the item, the longer the diagnosis time� Lastly, plain neglect and a lack of care� A wipe with a damp cloth and a drop of oil can go a long way towards keeping something working for longer which to me, is what it’s all about� I dislike waste and hate seeing an otherwise serviceable thing go to waste when I can see that it still has more life to offer�

Yes and no� Yes, as older gadgets had components that one can see with the naked eye and test using a basic test meter� In stark contrast to modern gadgets with micro or even nano technology, older equipment tended to be designed with service in mind, with good access and component test and replacement included in the design� No, because some older components are not available today, since technologies have faded away� Even servicing some tape decks made in the 1990s is sometimes a tall order, due to spares availability�

IF SOMEONE WANTED TO START FIXING THEIR OWN GADGETS, WHAT ARE THE 2 BASIC TOOLS THEY WOULD NEED?

A basic multimeter and a small flat bladed screwdriver� Any selfrespecting repairer must have those before they get out of bed� YouTube has no doubt saved many a broken item and has empowered those who wouldn’t normally tackle a job like this, to succeed for themselves�

Shamil relives his childhood memories with a classic Scalextric, Rob lends a hand at a charity workshop and Matt repairs a late 80s Panasonic cassette player�

EPISODE 9 – RADIOGRAM:

Shamil hunts down a battered 1940s Marconi Radiogram, Rob gets a 50s TV working again and Matt works on an electro-mechanical Burger toy�

EPISODE 10 – TECHNICS:

Shamil buys an 80s Technics deck for Rob to restore� Rob is called out to a museum for a Marconi set repair� Matt works on a hostess trolley that has special memories for its owner�

Matt’s”

Tales from the workshop

know that’s a few of you), that they are only really intended to last as long as the warranty� Built with longevity and a sound backup network, they are not� If you want a quality vacuum cleaner that can be repaired, buy the vacuum with the smiley face!

This all got me thinking about some of the other things that you might have been persuaded to buy for your home, but now probably regret� This might be because the thing was too much of a faff to use, or, it didn’t last long, or maybe the cost didn’t justify the performance� So, I thought it might be fun to compile a list of rubbish items, that should have stayed on the drawing board, because quite frankly, life’s too short�

Maybe you have one of these five useless items, languishing in your home, gathering dust�

5 POPCORN MAKERS

Hello once again from the workshop, and hasn’t it been a busy time! Lots of interesting customer repair jobs to be getting on with; from cherished toys, kitchen appliances to printed circuit boards, all needing a little help� Dividing my time between family, my main job and the workshop is always a careful balancing act, but somehow, I manage to keep on going� See the greying hair�

Since offering my repair skills to the charming people of Worthing and beyond, I’ve had to develop a quick-fire set of triage questions when trying to ascertain what the fault is and whether something is truly worth repairing� Yes, not everything is worth saving, there, I’ve said it� You weren’t expecting that, were you!

Sometimes, my repair skills are only worth investing in something if the item has spare parts available� It happens all the time� And, when dealing with repair enquiries, I usually have to carefully tread a line between diagnosing a fault on, say, an abused Shark vacuum cleaner that has been used to suck up paint, with the reality that not all spare parts are available for certain models� Yes, some new spares are available and yes, there’s always good-old eBay, but I hate to break it to anyone who loves their Shark vacuum cleaner (and I

Honestly, what’s the point of an electric popcorn maker? Popcorn machines on the pier or at the cinema I get, but these DIY-home-install pieces of junk shouldn’t be a thing� “Relive that authentic cinematic experience with a freshly made bag of popcorn, all yours for around £20�”

Matt Marchant

Christmas Secret Santa present, check�

Last minute, hastily-purchased gift for the wedding of a couple that you don’t really like anyway, who only invited you to the evening do, check� The reality is that they take ages to work, are very small and are very difficult to repair� And let’s face it, a ready-made bag of the stuff from Asda tastes better� If you must have the cook-athome experience, use a lidded saucepan, a little oil and some kernels from the health food aisle�

4 ICE CREAM MAKERS

My personal favourite for “what’s the point”!? All you ‘kitchen show-offs’ can spend serious money on these things, and I’ve seen some models that can make ice cream in as little as 40 minutes� Yes, 40 minutes - really� Imagine the joy� Kids party, going well� They’ve all eaten their sandwiches, all had their crisps and all they now need is jelly� And ice cream� Well, the good news is that the jelly is all done, waiting in the fridge, but the ice cream maker is still whirring away to it’s heart’s content for another forty bloody minutes, to produce a thimble full of sub-standard slop� Sorry kids, you’ll just have to go without raspberry ripple today, but the good news is that there’s more carrot and celery sticks� Yay!

3 BREAD MAKERS

I actually bought one of these useless items back in the day, no doubt trying to impress a would-be lover with my fine artisan baking skills, using only the finest flours and grains from Lidl� I even grew a beard to go with my new found skills, but I quickly realised that the way to a girl’s heart, isn’t as a baker� Indeed, making baked treats this way, every day, isn’t that good for one’s love life� 4am starts in the kitchen to make biscuit-sized loafs is just plain annoying and ruins any notion of a romantic breakfast in bed�

2 GEORGE FOREMAN

GRILLE (OTHER SLAB MEAT COUNTER-TOP GRILLES AVAILABLE)

Now, I know that this will divide opinion� For some, George’s famous meat grille has changed lives� One can cook burgers, steaks and, well, anything

meaty without an oven or hob� They’re also cheap to run and great if you have a small kitchen� The downside is that all that grease leaks out and they’re virtually impossible to clean thoroughly� See the mold and scuzz, the next time you use it� Yuck�

1 UPRIGHT HOME CARPET WASHERS

Number one was a tough one, but if there’s one repair enquiry I receive too often, it’s for these hideous contraptions� I don’t fix them now, as they’re just too troublesome and the manufacturers don’t really support any spares provision� We all know the brand that I’m talking about (The one that rhymes with ‘axe’)� Maybe you’ve bought one? Maybe you’re thinking of buying one, maybe someone loves theirs ‘so much’ and has recommended that you can’t live without one too� Just get a hold of yourself� Stop� You don’t need one� You’ll pay around £300 for a machine that will spend most of its time in the downstairs cupboard, leaking, until you get it out after a year to mop up Fido’s latest accident, only to find that the over-complicated mechanism is seized and to add insult to injury, you’re just out of warranty, Sir� Do the sensible thing� If you must wash your carpets, hire a decent machine when you need it, or get a professional in to do the work� It’ll be cheaper and you’ll get a better result�

Well, I feel much better now� I’ve been meaning to get that lot off my chest for ages� Time for a cuppa don’t you think? P�S�, don’t forget to tune into Retro Electro Workshop, on Yesterday Channel (27) and UKTV Play� I’m on it!

Matt.

CROSSWORD

August 2023

ACROSS

1 Likely (8)

5 Hit (6)

9 Directory; list (9)

11 Muffled; dim (5)

12 Hang around (6)

13 Distinct (8)

15 Murder of a public figure by surprise attack (13)

18 Someone whose job is to control the flow and parking of vehicles (7,6)

22 Fair; festival (8)

23 Hand tool with a flat steel blade and a cutting edge (6)

26 Additional, spare (5)

27 Untruth (9)

28 Musical composition consisting of pieces from various sources (6)

29 Impacted; emotionally moved (8)

DOWN

1 Odd; rum (8)

2 Smooth fabric of silk or rayon (5)

3 Disease; malady (7)

4 Racing sled for one or two people (4)

6 A set of two or three kettledrums (7)

7 Inexperienced; unqualified (9)

8 Either of a pair of organs at the back of the abdomen (6)

10 Sophistication; grace (8)

14 Rabble; commoners (4-4)

16 Waterlogged (9)

17 Contained (8)

19 Stir up (7)

20 A person trained to compete in sports (7)

21 Cry out; yell (6)

24 The human nose (colloq�) (5)

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25 Musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes written on it (4)

Simon Rigler

Fake News/Fake History?

We read a lot these days about ‘fake news’ and ‘disinformation,’ and even ‘conspiracy theories�’ These phrases are bandied about in the media, seeming to have the intention of damning an idea or opinion without discussing its merits, or failings in detail� The use of these epithets seems sufficient to damn a person and their opinions out of hand�

If it happens in our contemporary world, it also happens when considering the past� We might ask ourselves, what is ‘fake’ history and what is ‘real history?’ How do we know what we read is correct and reliable? Could we actually be receiving a lot of sham history from dubious sources? Indeed, we can! To prove the case, I am going to take one historian to task –myself!

Last year, when I was writing my book on Hilaire Belloc (Hilaire Belloc, The Politics of Living), I was very conscious that although I very much revere this man and his writings, many people do not, and it was my duty to give a voice to Belloc’s critics, as much as my partiality would allow�

Chris Hare

Without doubt, the most damning accusation against Belloc was that he was anti-Semitic, and a man who greatly disliked and feared Jews� In my book, I give the case for the prosecution as

well as the defence on this matter� In my desire to neither whitewash nor excuse, I even included a quote from one of Belloc’s fellow Members of Parliament that appeared to be damning� The MP in question was Edward Turnour, Earl Winteron, one time MP for Horsham and Worthing (in the days when the two towns were part of the same constituency)� Here is part of the quote from Turnour as it appears in my book –“He [Belloc] made one or two good speeches and then committed a fatal error. The late Mr Harry Lawson (later Lord Burnham), a popular and much respected man, had just concluded a mild and unprovocative speech from our benches when Mr Belloc rose and, in his rather high pitched voice, began, “In extended observation of the AngloJudaic plutocracy….” He got no further� This obvious reference to Mr Lawson was received with angry cries from the Conservative benches of “order,

withdraw cad!!”, whilst his Liberal colleagues sat in silent disapproval, which is always a sure sign that a member has made a grievous mistake.”

At this point, the reader of this article might well be feeling uneasy and wondering if this is even an article they should be reading at all� So, I should add immediately, that I was able to show instances of Belloc roundly condemning any a notion of a worldwide Jewish conspiracy and that he was an ardent and persistent opponent of Hitler and the Nazis, urging Britain to fight on in 1940 and 1941, when many others were calling for a deal to be struck with Hitler�

However, it also turns out that Edward Turnour’s allegation against Belloc was false� He never made the speech he was accused of making, and members did not shout out he was a cad while his colleagues sat in stony silence� How do I now know it is untrue? Because one reader of my book took the time to search through Hansard, the written record of every speech ever made in the House of Commons, trawling for this supposed speech by Belloc� He even put

He [Belloc] made one or two good speeches and then committed a fatal error. The late Mr Harry Lawson (later Lord Burnham), a popular and much respected man, had just concluded a mild and unprovocative speech from our benches when Mr Belloc rose and, in his rather high pitched voice, began, “In extended observation of the AngloJudaic plutocracy….” He got no further. This obvious reference to Mr Lawson was received with angry cries from the Conservative benches of “order, withdraw cad!!”, whilst his Liberal colleagues sat in silent disapproval, which is always a sure sign that a member has made a grievous mistake.

with the House of Commons and the party-political system� His appearances in the chamber became less frequent, and when the General Election was called later that year, Belloc decided not to stand for re-election� The following year, he gave a speech in Worthing in which he declared that he was “glad to quit the vilest and dirtiest company” it had ever been his misfortune to keep� In a letter to a former constituent who was sorry to see him go, he wrote, “one must be inside the House of Commons to see how utterly futile is any attempt at representative action�”

In truth, all historians, at some time or another, allow questionable material to be included in their published works� Some through negligence, some through a deliberate attempt to add spice to their story, but probably most, for the simple reason that it would take more years than most historians have left to them to check every fact and trace every piece of evidence back to its original source� Fake history, like fake news, is an inevitable consequence of the human condition and it is always well to bear this in mind�

the phrase “Anglo-Judaic plutocracy” into the online search facility� Indeed, a speech came up containing this phrase� It was not in the speech by Belloc, but by another MP, A�D� Steele-Maitland, member for Birmingham East�

In his speech, Steele-Maitland made reference to Jewish people in public life and asserted that Belloc would regard this as evidence of the ‘Anglo-Judaic plutocracy�’ But, these were SteeleMaitland’s words, not Belloc’s�

It is interesting, although not surprising, that Belloc did not object to the speech, nor comment on it, as by this time (1910) he was thoroughly disillusioned

Hilaire Belloc (1870 – 1953) was a controversial figure in his day: a man of many talents but also apparent contradictions too. In this timely assessment of Belloc’s career, Chris Hare examines Belloc’s attitude towards religion, politics, war, the natural environment, and old age and dying. He also looks into the claims that Belloc was anti-Semitic.

Here was a man, who, one hundred years ago, was suggesting that the West ignored religious belief (especially Islam) at its peril, that its politics risked becoming ‘a circus’ and that real power was transferring to the banks and financial institutions. Belloc was also a very humorous man, with a dry wit, famous for his comic verses that lampooned the rich and powerful. He speaks to us very powerfully today at a time when the future appears increasingly uncertain. We may not agree with all he said and believed, but we cannot fail to be impressed by his insights and foresight.

“It is always worth while, think, to hammer at truths which one knows to be important, even those which seem, to others, at their first statement mere nonsense. For though you may die under the imputation of being a man without a sense of proportion, or even a madman, yet reality will in time confirm your effort.”

Hilaire Belloc, writing in 1925.

So, it has to be admitted, that I was guilty of including fake history in my book� I took Edward Turnour at his word� On reflection, of course, I can see that I should have wondered how objective a Conservative MP would be about a former Liberal MP� Steele-Maitland was also a Conservative MP� I was rather naïve, wasn’t I? In my desire not to let Belloc off the hook, to show that I was including the views of all those who criticised him in his lifetime, I allowed fake history to be included in my study� On the other hand, let no one say I am a Belloc apologist, attempting to cover up his murky past�

has his own heritage consultancy, History People UK, which he founded in 2009. Previous to that he was an adult education manager in the public sector.

www.historypeople.co.uk

Chris Hare’s book, ‘Hilaire Belloc, The Politics of Living,’ is available directly from Chris via, www.historypeople.co.uk, also from Steyning Bookshop, Worthing Library, Arundel Museum, and Petworth Bookshop� For more information about Belloc in Sussex, go to www.belloc-broadwood.org.uk

If you know any football fans, you might have noticed a slight change in their behaviour over the last few weeks�

Since the end of May, there may have been a strange lethargy and moping about (particularly at weekends)� Partners and friends may welcome this period as it’s the only chance of getting major DIY activities completed or taking a holiday� For a committed fan, it is a desert to be survived: the close season for football� But fear not! The new football season is here and the excitement of the year stretches ahead of us� Every fan will have been waiting eagerly for the announcements, firstly for the Friendlies, then for the League itself, as the next 8 months is mapped out� Get your diaries out (or cut and paste in your phone), hoping there are no clashes with family weddings or big birthdays: “Of course we can get back time… as long as it doesn’t go to penalties…” It’s not just the home games to consider, as both our Men’s and Women’s teams are now in Leagues that require travelling to more distant locations: Truro, Weymouth and Weston-super-Mare being some of the destinations for the Men, and Norwich and Cambridge for the Women: “How about a nice weekend away in Bath, Love? Great architecture, some good restaurants���” “Are Worthing playing?”

So, the scene is set, and we are ready for the rollercoaster of emotions that can be crammed into each 90 minutes� But who will the players be? It’s a time of change, as some move on� Will your favourite players still be on the team? There will be new signings, reshuffling the pack and players moved to new positions�

At Worthing FC, we have a “Boys and Men’s Pathway,” so there is the potential for boys to start with the Under 14s team

Women’s Pathway” aiming to repeat this success and supply the Women’s team with excellent local players� So, there’s the intriguing prospect of seeing players

followed through Youth Team games, progressing and speculating about who might get onto the bench�

It’s tempting to look back over the previous season to fuel theories about the outcomes of the next: the Youth teams performed well, the Men’s team reached the playoffs and won the County Cup, the Women’s team won the League Cup and gained promotion, and the First Division Blues of the Inclusive Teams walked away with the Disability League Cup�

The Managers have a challenge before them, however, there will have been promotions, with Clubs eager to hold their place in their new League, and relegations, where more experienced and in some cases full time players ‘coming down�’ This stirs the mix of Clubs, players and playing styles, all of which must be anticipated to repeat or improve on last year’s successes� Everyone’s an expert, of course: “I can’t believe he’s let them go!”, “What’s that going to do to our defence?”, “Where’s the midfield creativity going to come from?” Then there are the ‘friendlies’, giving rise to speculation about what the team’s ‘form’ might be like, with new mix of players, before launching into the Season� The Fans

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online forum will be buzzing with theories and everyone “can’t wait” to get down to Woodside and get back into the routine� Early season games bathed in the last of the Summer sun, cold Tuesday nights under lights, grasping a pastie to keep your hands warm, freezing rain coming in from the west (spot the experienced supporters with ski boots, gortex jackets, hats with ear flaps and two pairs of gloves), then into Spring, as the weather warms up and we get to the pointy end of things – finishing with nothing less than comfortably mid-table, but hoping for the play-offs and beyond! We’ll hope to see you there�

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FOOTBALL CLUB

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parties, special occasions

120 people. It’s a completely many drink options, several and wc facilities. or you can bring your own food.

Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

Sadly, excessive production and over consumption in our quest for more growth are depleting the Earth’s limited resources� Continuing this will destroy the ecosystems we rely on for our survival�

Adapting our behaviour, such as re-using our waste could provide a valuable resource� For instance, organic waste can be turned into heat or biofuel as well as compost�

Over 80% of fast fashion ends up in landfill, but we can re-use far more, some fibres can be used in anaerobic digesters with food waste but far more could be done to use sustainable fibres and support a closed loop (circular) fashion system�

Recently, CREW hosted a Subversive Fashion Show highlighting the devastating contribution that fast fashion adds to the climate crisis� The workshop was inclusive and fun, and increased our ability to think clearly and act effectively about fast fashion and the climate crisis� We can all make changes and opt out of fast fashion (the production of very cheap clothing, often in countries such as India, China and Indonesia, made, and thrown away, fast)�

NEXT MONTH

Why not book a session at CREW with “Stitch It Dont Ditch It!”? A repairing, recycling and upcycling clothing workshop held twice a month on Saturday afternoons�

Plastic and microplastic waste is destroying the environment and ecology� Bio-chemical solutions are needed to breakdown polymers and microplastics� Better recycling would help, and more importantly, re-use�

If we work towards a Circular Economy, it can facilitate sustainable consumption, providing an alternative to the current wasteful, linear economy� CREW plans to offer another talk on this subject in the near future� Sustainable materials are an essential part of a circular economy� These are materials that can be reused, remanufactured, recycled, or recovered and minimise hazardous waste and greenhouse gas emissions�

A transition towards a circular economy requires collaboration across every system and practice that touches the supply chain� Researchers, academics, policymakers, educators, health professionals and the general public are included� We can also start now within our communities to make this happen town by town, city by city, council by council, working with communities to change lifestyles and consumer habits� Imagine a new evolved world using

only sustainable materials, offering unique properties such as natural abundance, low toxicity, affordability and versatility to produce products that only have a positive and practical impact on the planet�

Globally, ideally, what is needed to make the leap is Ecocide Law� The legal recognition of ecocide as an international crime as an essential protective and preventive deterrent to severe and either widespread or longterm harm to ecosystems (including water ecosystems)� See https://www� stopecocide�earth/ for more information and to join the campaign�

LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

Worthing as a tourist town should be focused on sustainable tourismtourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities� There are several local companies that have made the transition to becoming sustainable champions� You will be familiar with HISBE in Worthing and Bird & Blend Tea in Goring, who are both West Sussex Green Business Champions� South by West cafe in Tarring is an ethical business too with core values of sourcing ethically responsible roasters, all their bakes are baked from scratch with vegan ingredients, they are a completely plastic free coffee shop and don’t use or supply single use items, and as a living wage employer promote links between creatives and other independents by using their base to highlight fantastic community working�

CREW are excited to announce an innovative new Climate Conference for Worthing on 19th October in a collaboration with Community Works, Transition Town Worthing and Green Tides� It will be a call to action from the community to Business, about

working together to reach Net Zero and reduce the severity of the impact from catastrophic climate change together� CREW will be discussing what this means globally and then focusing on local impacts on our current trajectory�

It will be a chance to share the work already being done within our community whilst spurring business on to show it can be done whilst saving money� More to follow on this next month!

Thinking about climate change and ecological breakdown on your own can be scary and overwhelming� CREW now has a parent and preschooler drop in group every Thursday morning 10am12pm (term time only) for any parents who would like to enjoy some tea, coffee and biscuits and a chance to chat with other parents who want to make a better world for their children�

We also have the Climate Cafe once a month on a Thursday evening to chat about concerns about the future over a cup of tea and with good company�

You can book any of our exciting events here: crew.eventbrite.co.uk

UPCOMING EVENTS

Climate Fresk

Join us on for a FREE community

Climate Fresk - a fun interactive workshop about climate change and climate action

Date and time

Thu, 3 Aug 2023 6�30pm to 9pm BST

Stitch it, Don’t Ditch it

A creative space where people can embellish, reconstruct and personalise existing clothing� Multiple Dates.

Climate Change - What’s Happened and What Can We Do?

Come along to a discussion with XR Worthing on the current climate situation, how we have got here and what actions we can take�

Date and time

Tue, 8 Aug 2023 7pm - 9pm

If you’re in the town centre why not pop in and say Hi! You can find us at 8/9 South Street BN11 3AL (opposite Iceland)�

To Volunteer with CREW we have roles available in Outreach, Marketing, Events, public speakers or teachers to help deliver talks to schools and businesses and Volunteer Coordinating, most of which can be a little as a few hours a week� Perhaps you have an idea like organising film nights at CREW or arranging social events for the volunteers? If so we would love to hear from you! Contact the Trustees at trustees@worthingcrew.co.uk or for general enquiries info@worthincrew.co.uk

We are asking for your help to ensure our climate centre has a sense of security & stability enabling our community to become more resilient, prepared and able to adapt to the changes occurring now and in the coming years� Please consider making a donation no matter how small� Thank you�

Amberlouise

Everitt

Chair & Events Coordinator Charity no: 1198526 www.worthingcrew.co.uk

Sustainable production

Unsustainable production

That wardrobe door doesn’t shut properly anymore

We stand back sombrely and survey the bulge� Even though my bit of cupboard is neuroticneat (colour-coded and seasonally grouped) everything is creased, because it has no space around it�

“Come on - charity shop time! We cannot need all this”.

We run a rule of ‘buy something, get rid of something’, but don’t always stick to it� And while Depop, Marrkt, Vinted, Thrift+, Swish etc are all great, buying and passing it around is not addressing the problem of overproduction�

As CREW has recently explored, through their ‘fast fashion’ talks and ‘subversive catwalk’ events, the industry is there to persuade us that our 5-yearold skinny jeans are ‘embarrassingly dated’� And when everyone around you

‘Two pairs of jeans take as much water to produce as a person will drink in a lifetime;

85% of our old clothes end up in a landfill. Synthetic fibres can take up to 40 years to degrade and dyes and chemicals leach into the earth, contaminating water and soil’.

When clothing made of synthetic fibres like acrylic and Lycra is washed, tiny plastic particles are released and work their way into the seas and oceans

is suddenly wearing lovat green, you find yourself subliminally hankering for a lovat green something yourself�

The cost of this is enormous, most of it not immediately apparent to us� Leah Thorn’s a:dress website explains that: Meanwhile, sustainability marketing adds a new 3 Ps - Preservation (Environment), Public (Society) and Performance (Economy) - to businesses’ usual 4Ps- “Product, Price, Place, and Promotion�” Not enough, though, is it?

Fashion is the second mostpolluting industry in the world, after oil and produces more greenhouse emissions than international flights and shipping combined�

There’s human costs, too - as we cannot pretend we do not know, given that even mainstream news reports inform us about low pay, modern slavery, dangerous working conditions for

garment workers� We don’t seem to care� To the extent that events like the Rana Plaza collapse hardly touched our hearts�

As soon as we start our clear-out, we falter� Once a year or so, there’s a formal funeral; those black trousers, almost never worn, have to go back in� In the UK, I feel that I do need a raincoat, a warm coat, a formal jacket and a lightweight jacket�

Those 3 blue checked shirts? Do I really need 3? They’re 10 years old and 2 of them were hand-me-downs from the teenagers, but they’re still in good nick, so

I’m loathed to lose them� This is hopeless�

We put almost everything back, sighing�

I feel it’s our capitalist obsession with individual ownership that’s a big problem here� Like the book libraries, kids’ toy libraries and car-share apps, I think it’s time for us to be on a clothesshare app� They can have 2 of those blue checked shirts, for a start�

Caroline Osella writes @worthingethnographic.com/

“It’s cos it’s over-stu ed - look at all the clothes in it!”

Caroline Osella

New beach wheelchairs available for hire in Worthing

hire a beach wheelchair and, for the first time, enjoyed a day by the seaside as a family� It was amazing�

“After working with local businesses and the community to run raffles and raise funds, we now have three facilities for locals and visitors to use� I am so grateful to all those who kindly donated towards this project�

“There’s still a lot of work to be done to make our beach truly accessible, but this is a great start to getting us on the way to being more disabled friendly�”

The chairs and rollator provide disabled members of the community with easier access onto the shingle, thanks to their large, inflatable wheels�

However, the Council recommends users don’t venture too far down the beach, as the rocky and steep beach profile makes maneuvering equipment back up the shingle very difficult�

The introduction of the new chairs demonstrates the Council’s commitment to work with local groups and help make Worthing as accessible as possible�

Worthing’s pebble beaches will be more accessible for disabled residents and visitors thanks to the arrival of three pieces of specialist equipment�

Following a fundraising campaign led by the local community, two beach wheelchairs and a single allterrain rollator are now available from Worthing Borough Council’s Coastal Office�

The equipment is designed to make maneuvering people with disabilities across uneven surfaces easier� It has been brought to Worthing to help groups and families enjoy time together on the town’s shingle seafront�

Ahead of the equipment being publicly available, two local residents visited the Coastal Office to test the new equipment�

After a test ride, Harry Ragless and Carole Harrison provided useful feedback to the Council on how the project could be further developed�

The Worthing Beach Wheelchair Fund was created by Harry’s mother, Selina Ragless, to provide disabled children and adults in the area with more access to their local beach�

Since launching in 2021, support for the fund has continued to grow and, after receiving funds from a host of generous donors, it raised enough money to purchase a child’s beach wheelchair and the rollator� The adult’s chair is owned by the Council�

The special equipment has been safetychecked by the Council and a booking system has been set up so that the items can be borrowed for free�

Selina said: “The journey to bring the kit to Worthing began when we visited West Wittering Beach, where we were able to

Cllr Vicki Wells, Worthing’s Cabinet Member for the Environment, said: “Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to Selina and the generous public who have made this project possible� It’s been a fantastic community effort and I’m so happy to see the equipment ready for public use�

“This is a great first step but we know that there’s much more we can do to make our coastline more welcoming for disabled visitors�

“Due to the nature of our steep, shingle beach, implementing positive changes won’t be a quick or simple process, but I can assure you that the Council and its members are committed to improving access for all�”

Cllr Rosey Whorlow, Worthing’s Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, added: “Spending time by the seaside is not only great fun, but also beneficial for our wellbeing� It’s therefore brilliant that the town now has two wheelchairs and a rollator to allow residents and visitors with mobility issues to enjoy our coastline�”

To book the equipment in advance, visit the Coastal Office or https://adur-worthing-eforms.onmats.com/w/webpage/beach-access.

Bye Bye Baby are a ja and the timeless, iconic music

Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night to remember!

COLONNADE HOUSE

Whilst the Summer is coming to a close, enjoy the last of the warmer days and explore our upcoming exhibitions from local creatives�

ME AND MR P

01 - 12 August

Come and meet the wonderful artists this Summer, affected by Parkinson’s Disease, as they show their creative brilliance in this two week exhibition�

Aiming to promote the benefits of art, this exhibition aims to inspire creativity across the Parkinson’s community�

Show your support by coming along to help raise awareness as well as vital funds for Parkinson’s�

MICHELLE DAWSON: HILLS AND SHORES

01 - 06 August

Finding inspiration in the hills at Cissbury Ring, the shores of Sussex and Cornwall, Michelle Dawson is excited to reveal the paintings she has been making in her new garden studio over the last year�

MARY FIVEY: STOLEN SELFIES

08 - 12 August

In an era where self image has become an obsession for many, Mary Fivey has become intrigued as to how people want to portray themselves in the metaverse� The exhibition will feature quirky portrait paintings of friends, family and people who have posted selfies across social media�

WEALD CONTEMPORARY: THE MOTHSHELL AMBIT

15 - 20 August

Starting off the month with a thought-provoking exhibition, we have ‘Me and Mr P’, a group exhibition of artists with Parkinson’s disease coming together to share their creativity� Michelle Dawson has taken inspiration from the hills at Cissbury Ring and the shores of Sussex in her latest paintings� Mary Fivey has become intrigued by how people represent themselves online in her latest exhibition ‘Stolen Selfies’� Enjoy the work of four Sussex-based artists in the group show, ‘The Mothshell Ambit’�

Mel Elston-Mendones returns to Colonnade House for his first solo exhibition in a decade� Chris Prince will be showing his passion for wildlife photography� Lucia Babjakova will be exhibiting alongside other artists, exploring the theme of saving and restoring urban nature�

The Mothshell Ambit invites you to experience the sonorous work of four Sussex based artists; Joseph Dilnot, Daniella Norton, Jasper Thims and Jennifer Davis� In this group exhibition, they will explore a realm that is distant, yet intrinsically informed by their world�

MENDONES

22 - 27 August

Returning to Colonnade House for his first solo exhibition in over a decade, Mel ElstonMendones invites you to consider questions around the themes of home, identity displacement and living in diaspora�

CHRIS PRINCE: WILD AS YOU LIKE

22 - 27 August

’Wild As You Like’ is an exhibition by wildlife photographer, Chris Prince� Chris has travelled extensively and will be bringing his love for wildlife to the gallery this summer� He keeps a keen eye on conservation and rewilding issues to help preserve and hopefully increase wild areas in this country and abroad�

LUCIA BABJAKOVA

29 August - 03 September

Lucia Babjakova, along with other young artists, including Elai Inti, will be exploring the theme of saving and restoring urban nature� ‘To Save It, You Must See It’ is bringing attention to the beauty and life that lives in nature, inviting the viewer to see the beauty in ‘untidy’ nature�

About Colonnade House

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

Colonnade House,

47 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11 3DH Tuesday - Saturday (+ some Sundays)

10:00 - 17:00

colonnadehouse.co.uk

joe.cox@adur-worthing.gov.uk

+44 7917 093541

1. Lucia Babjakova 2. Me and Mr P, Exhibition Poster 3. Michelle Dawson, Clover at Widewater 4. Mary Fivey, Stolen Selfies 5. Augsburg, Joseph Dilnot 6. Mel Elston-Mendones, We Are All Dust 7. Chris Prince, Elephant 8. Lucia Babjakova, Ablaze

Events for August

Worthing Regatta

Worthing Regatta is being held between 11:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday 5th August, along Splashpoint, east of the pier� Many clubs from all along the South coast bring over 50 boats to Worthing to compete in over 20 races throughout the day� Food and drink is available from Worthing Rowing Club, so come and join us, have a day on the beach and watch the racing� Cheer for Worthing Rowing Club crews when you see us!

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BINGO IS BACK!

4 August 2023

7pm - 11pm

The Factory Live, 9A Ivy Arch Rd, Worthing, BN14 8BX

Book yourself in for a night of non-stop party fun with a top cash prize of £100! This isn’t anywhere near your standard bingo night… oh no! With Rock n Roll belters pumping out of the speakers, each game gives you a chance to win loads of prizes such as 4 VIP gig tickets, a pitcher of beer for your table, and of course a top cash prize of £100!

And it’s not just bingo, we’ll also have mini games to test a your knowledge, as well as a live performance and a host with more charisma than you can shake a drumstick at! With a rocking’ soundtrack to blow your socks off and loads of great prizes to be won – come on down for a great night out!

The fee for all four games and mini rounds are all included in the entry price! So get your very own seated table for you and your party today, book in advance to avoid missing out!

www.thefactorylive.co.uk/events

Worthing Spanish Conversation Club

The Club meets at the Broadwater Parish Centre, 117 Broadwater Road, Worthing, every Saturday at 11:00am for an hour to chat, for people to practice speaking Spanish in a friendly group� The abilities of speakers is wide ranging and less experienced speakers are very welcome� There are no lessons and no homework!

Katie Pritchard ads a touch of magic to Worthing’s Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime

Panto favourite Katie Pritchard returns to this Christmas as Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime’s Amethyst Fairy, starring alongside Britain’s Got Talent and Collabro star Michael Auger� Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime is at the Pavilion Theatre from Friday 1 December 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024, tickets on sale now�

Gilded with glitz and shimmering with sparkle, the hilarious and multi-talented Katie will be waving the magic wand as the Amethyst Fairy in her own unique, award-winning style� Katie is returning to Worthing Panto for the fourth consecutive year having previously starred as Jack, in Jack and the Beanstalk, Crepe Suzette in Beauty and the Beast and The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella�

Katie is an award-winning comedian, musician, West End & TV actor and artist� She is the winner of Musical Comedy Awards 2019, 2Northdown New Comedian Competition 2019 and Best Family Friendly Show at Guildford Fringe 2019 for “Hysterical Histories”�

Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime promises to be Worthing’s dreamiest panto yet� Step into a fairy-tale world of magical castles, bewitched roses and an enchanted sleep that only a magical rose can break… with stunning sets, mesmerising music and a wicked spell or two, don’t miss Worthing’s DREAM of a pantomime - Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime�

Featuring all of the best-loved panto shenanigans live on stage, with an abundance of laughter, spectacular special effects and plenty of audience participation� The perfect festive treat for the entire family to enjoy�

Meet Hairy

He’s a follicle, and one in a million� Hairnry arrives at Hairy Mission Control with big dreams - to be Head Hair� He’s done his time being a toe hair, a knee hair, even a solitary mole hair! But is he ready to move to the top job?

A show with original songs, dance, puppetry and bold visual comedy, let loose and join in the mayhem� One thing is for sure: It’s going to get HAIRY!

Hairy is the first show created especially for young people by Spymonkey, the UK’s longest-running comedy theatre company� It will have lots of music, few words and great generous dollops of bold visual comedy�

Spymonkey’s HAIRY

Thu 24 Aug - Mon 28 Aug | Pavilion Theatre wtm.uk 01903 206206 boxoffice@wtm.uk

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For more information please call 07791 879909

Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime is at the Pavilion Theatre Worthing from Friday 1 December 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024� Tickets on sale now visit www.wtm.uk/Panto or call the WTM Box Office on 01903 206 206�

Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery

Alter Egos Tour

Saturday 5th August at 11:00 am, meet by the chapels, South Farm Road

At Broadwater & Worthing Cemetery, there are quite a few names amongst the thousands of headstones that are shared with famous people� Our August tour focuses on this theme� We will share details about the life of a person buried in the cemetery and accompany it with a cameo of the celebrity with the same name�

Come and find out about the life of Mary Berry who, alongside her husband, ran a lodging house in Cobden Road, and Mary Berry the celebrated TV presenter of The Great British Bake Off� Learn about Jane Austen, whose gravestone is in the form of an open book (appropriate considering her counterpart, the famous author), and John Noakes, a baker, who married three times – his third wife being some 44 years younger than him – who shares his name with the late Blue Peter presenter� Also featured are The Adams Family, Florence Nightingale, and Henry Cooper� Other names may well have been spotted, we know there is a Peter Kay amongst them, but not all have enough of a story to be included in our tour booklet�

Refreshments are available for a small donation�

Love

SleepOut for Homelessness –

30th September 2023

Could you give up your bed for one night to help raise funds for those that don’t have one?

The Turning Tides SleepOut has become a highlight of West Sussex’s fundraising calendar in the last few years� Organised by the local homelessness charity, the event challenges you to swap your bed for a sleeping bag for one night�

Although the challenge cannot replicate what people sleeping rough face every day, the SleepOut aims to raise awareness of homelessness in your community� As well as raise vital funds for Turning Tides’ awardwinning services�

And for Sleepout 2023 there’s a brand-new venue –Worthing Fire Station!

Whether it’s just you, a group of friends, club, or company colleagues, you are invited to join the Turning Tides SleepOut this year� Sign up today for a sleep powerful enough to change the course of a homeless person’s life� Franc became homeless after financial problems, health issues and a rogue landlord all came to a head� After sleeping rough for many months, Franc was introduced to Turning Tides who supported him on his pathway out of homelessness� Franc said: “Turning Tides was my lifeline� They didn’t just give me a roof over my head; they helped me to rebuild myself, my dignity, and my life�”

Book your place now and begin fundraising today! To find out more, please contact the team at fundraising@turning-tides.org.uk www.turning-tides.org.uk/sleepout 01903 680740

ART, N T EXHIBITION

Sat 19th August 2023

FREE ENTRY

10am to 4pm

The Rooms, 1st Floor

Guildbourne Centre, Worthing BN11 1LZ

The annual GreenDreams Community Food and Greenspaces Festival returns to Field Place Manor House and Barns in Worthing for its 7th year on Sunday 17th September 2023� This fabulous family fun day is a brilliant opportunity to find out what’s going on in your local community and how you could get involved with lots of different local groups, so be sure to save the date and we’ll see you there!

Worthing Food and Drink Festival

9-10 Sept Steyne Gardens, FREE ENTRY

Insta- @worthingfoodfestival

Fbook- @worthingfoodanddrinkfestival

Worthing Friendship Centre

The speaker at Worthing Friendship’s meeting on Thursday August 17th will be Peter Smith who will be telling us about past times including Highfield and Oakland Dairy� The venue is the English Martyrs Barn, Goring and the time is 2:30pm� Members get a regular newsletter and also meet for meals, Julie� 07981 239017�

Richard Bowen

Renowned Classical Guitarist Richard Bowen is playing on Wednesday 9 August at 12:30pm till 1:30pm at Christ Church in Grafton Road, all welcome, free entry�

come see a fascinating variety of artwork from recycled and found materials...