Inside Worthing, Issue 37, October 2023

Welcome to October!

After a summer of heatwaves and rain, it’s time for the colourful hues of orange and gold Last month was a whirlwind of festivals that we enjoyed attending While this month may feature fewer events, we have two very special articles about local initiatives This includes an article shedding light on the remarkable initiative led by 19-year-old Harry Radenhurst, who volunteers his time to offer boxing classes for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease We’re also diving deep into the United Nations Development Goal ‘Underwater’ as the theme for content If you haven’t already noticed, the man pictured on the front cover of this edition is none other than Steve Allnut, a local resident who has recently made waves in international news for his efforts in restoring Sussex’s seabed

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We Need to Break the Addiction to Junk Food

The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Population Health

The British public are a wellinformed bunch when it comes to knowing what is right and wrong with our national diet� Schools do a good job in cookery classes, teaching how to prepare nutritious meals� I have seen the facilities in one of our local high schools, and heard first hand from the pupils how much they enjoy it� Over 90% of the population know about the “five-a-day” campaign to include at least that many portions of fruit and veg in their daily diet� We also know what “junk food” is, and understand that those foods are high in fat, sugar and salt and are bad for us�

So far so good, but after all of the effort on education and Public Health campaigns, too many of us continue to make the wrong choices when it comes to eating� The fact is that we eat more “ultra-processed food” than any other country in Europe, at 57% of our diet� The equivalent figure in France is just 14%, and in Italy it is 13%� These industrial foods contain ingredients that you would never find in a kitchen of the 1950s, such as soya protein isolates, colourings, artificial emulsifiers and thickeners, stabilisers, preservatives and flavourings� By developing such ingredients and mass production techniques, the modern industrial food economy delivers products

Bryan Turner MRPharmS

that are tastier, better presented and longer lasting than before� But to do this, they add far more salt and sugar to their products than is good for us� We have a national obesity epidemic, the second worst in Europe� Over 60% of adults in the UK are obese and if current trends continue, that figure will hit 80% by midcentury�

knowledge about junk food, the average Brit eats five times as many crisps as they would have done in the 50s� All that salt and flavouring is addictive, and they are so difficult to resist! Similarly, sweets, sugary drinks, cakes and biscuits are additive heavy, nutritionally light, and bad for our weight and health�

The result is a stark difference in health inequalities across our communities� Children from the least well off 20% of families consume around a third less fruit

The fact is that we eat more “ultra-processed food” than any other country in Europe, at 57% of our diet. The equivalent figure in France is just 14%, and in Italy it is 13%.

Every January, many of us will make a resolution to lose weight and sign up to a gym membership� Disappointingly for many, the aim of quick weight loss does not happen� This is because exercise, while good in its own right, is only 20% of the battle against excess weight� The other 80% is about what you eat� As a nation, it is estimated that we spend £2�2 billion on fruit and vegtables, but we also spend £3�9 billion on confectionary, loaded with sugar and processed ingredients� Our favourite snack is crisps, yet they are loaded with artificial flavourings and mind-boggling quantities of salt� They have virtually no nutritional benefit� Despite our public

and veg, 75% less oily fish, and a fifth less fibre than children from the most well off 20%� Children in the most deprived 10th of the population are 3 times more likely to have tooth decay at age 5, compared to those in the least deprived 10th, and nearly twice as likely to be overweight or obese at age 11� Adults in the most deprived areas are twice as likely to die early from a diet related illness� What we put into our bodies can define a large part of our health, and with that our ability to be economically and culturally active� Making the right choices around food, and the provision of affordable healthy options can break the link between poor nutrition and poor outcomes�

The Real Patisserie, a Sussex-based wholesale bakery, is renowned for supplying artisan breads, English cakes, tinned loaves, and pastries to local cafés, shops and restaurants� The new Broadwater shop is located conveniently near our office� I recently treated myself to lunch there which was fresh and locally made� Stepping inside, the shop had a welcoming vibe� The friendly staff have been happily working there since it opened in April� I opted for a sandwich made with their famously freshly baked baguettes, followed by the popular almond croissant that tasted as though it had only been made a couple of hours before�

I had the privilege of speaking to Jade, the General Manager of the Broadwater branch� Jade explained that all their pastries are baked on the same day of selling, which explained the fresh taste� To The Real Patisserie, freshness and quality are most essential and no food is wasted, as leftovers are given regularly to two local charities and offered on the ‘Too Good To Go’ app� Most of the ingredients are sourced locally, apart from the bread flour, which comes from France, to maintain authentic artisan French dough� The beautiful tarts on display were unique to anything else I have seen in Worthing� I tried a strawberry tart which tasted truly amazing�

The Real Patisserie supports independent local businesses in the best way they can, providing a discount to members of Independent Worthing� So, aside from their deliciously high quality, fresh products, this bakery’s ethos also sets it apart� It is a real treasure in Broadwater, and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for some delicious food, or if you need to feed a function!

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Worthing seeks answers after dry spilling claims

Worthing Borough Council’s environment lead has demanded answers from Southern Water following reports that the supplier repeatedly spilled sewage into the sea off Sussex�

An investigation by the BBC has suggested that Southern Water discharged sewage off the coast last year on days when it was not raining, known as “dry spilling”�

Dry spilling is banned as it can lead to higher concentration of sewage in waterways, which can damage ecosystems and affect human health� The BBC report suggests there were hundreds of such discharges last year�

Cllr Vicki Wells, Worthing’s Cabinet Member for the Environment, has asked for assurances from Southern Water that Worthing hasn’t been affected by dry spillages and will not be in the future�

Cllr Wells said: “It’s hugely concerning to hear that Southern Water has released sewage on dry days.

“From our initial communications with Southern Water, it doesn’t appear that Worthing has been a ected by these discharges and our environmental o cers are busy seeking confirmation of this.

“We want assurances that dry spills have not occurred locally and confirmation

from Southern Water that they are immediately acting on the information provided by the BBC investigation. Residents need confidence that future dry weather won’t result in damaging sewage releases.

“I personally welcome the news that Southern Water volunteered this data to the BBC. This has at least ensured that these dry spills have been identified, but sadly highlights the continued issues of sewage pollution.”

In a move to bring increased protection to Worthing’s coastline, the Council is currently finalising bathing water applications for two sections of popular shore - one opposite Beach House Grounds and the other opposite Sea Lane in Goring� Community volunteers have been counting the numbers of swimmers enjoying the water at these locations over the summer as part of these applications� Designated bathing water zones allow the Environment Agency to test the

seawater for bacteria annually, which helps to identify sources of pollution - a move which would help hold polluters to account and allow Worthing to achieve the highest bathing water classification� To assist its applications, the Council is seeking feedback to help demonstrate these two sections of shore are commonly used by visitors for activities such as swimming and watersports� The form takes no more than one minute to complete and closes on Friday 15th September 2023�

To complete the consultation for Beach House Grounds and find out more, please visit: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/worthing-beach-housebathing-water-consultation-2023/

To complete the consultation for Goring and find out more, please visit: https:// www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/goring-bathing-water-consultation-2023/

BUILDING UNDERSTANDING & SHARING HOPE

TUESDAY 10TH OCTOBER

Celebrating World Mental Health Day, please join us in Rooms for talks and to meet the experts.

WEDNESDAY 11TH OCTOBER

Showcasing Worthing’s first Mental Health Expo in the Guildbourne Centre, from 10am. There will also be FREE TO ATTEND Mental Health training courses on offer – BOOKING ONLY.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE

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‘Fighting Back’

Empowering lives of those su ering with Parkinson’s, one punch at a time

On the 21st August, we had the privilege of being invited to The Bar Gym, where 19-yearold Harry Radenhurst voluntarily organises a punch class tailored to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease� The class took place on the first floor in a spacious room with a boxing ring on one side and an assortment of boxing bags hanging across the walls� Recognising Harry’s brilliant coaching potential at such a young age, he was invited by another coach, Clint, to co-found a boxing club called ‘Coast2Coast’�

Adding to the significance of the occasion was the presence of Jon Roser, Worthing’s Mayor� Representatives from the Parkinson’s Association also participated, highlighting the collective effort to enhance the well-being of those grappling with Parkinson’s Disease�

COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

After demonstrating the first exercise, Harry shared the story of how he and his colleague connected with The Bar Gym around a year ago� Their vision was

to introduce boxing courses that were accessible� “When we first opened the club, we wanted to look at new ways to help the community�”

“People come here to have a safe space� They’ve got the opportunity to prove something to themselves�” These private boxing classes build a community that is essential when tackling symptoms that can be debilitating� Most people in the class have attended since the very beginning� Harry explains, “I can really see the social benefits� They all have a level of understanding and empathy as they’re all going through similar things�”

The Mayor of Worthing, who took part in the session, shared his own perspective� He mentioned that he personally dedicates

You can hear our visit to The Bar Gym on The Worthing Podcast.

an hour a week to gym training sessions which really help him� He highlighted the importance of such initiatives; “This is something that we should all be trying to do really… People can do something like this and it’s invaluable� It’s just an hour a week and it’s going to make a difference to someone’s life�”

THE IMPORTANCE OF MIND-BODY CONNECTION

The Mayor said he can see the benefits it makes to people just from the one session, as it helps to get the mind-body coordination working� “Sometimes you start a session a bit up in your head, but when you do exercise you take it down into your body and it helps you develop the awareness of your body that you need�” Maintaining a mind-body connection is particularly challenging when suffering from Parkinson’s Disease�

During the session, Harry and his participants guided the group through a range of dynamic activities� The class seamlessly transitioned from punching bags hanging around the room to striking pads held by Harry’s colleagues� This approach not only enhanced the workout’s fun factor, but also its overall benefits� Each exercise catered to all abilities, ensuring accessibility for everyone�

Harry highlighted that pad work challenges participants to shift between different forms of coordination, engaging both their cognitive processes and physical abilities� This unique approach allows them to derive both physiological and psychological benefits from the activity�

Donna Felstead, Chair of the local Parkinson’s Association branch, was also with us� Donna stressed the significance of repetitive exercises and routines for individuals living with Parkinson’s� Rhythmic exercises play a crucial role in strengthening the mind-body connection, offering temporary relief from symptoms such as freezing and shaking, among others�

Living with Parkinson’s is undoubtedly challenging� Boxing serves as an excellent outlet, not only for symptom alleviation but also for coping with frustration� The key is to stay active and engage in activities you enjoy�

If you or someone you know would like to join these classes, they can be booked through The Bar Gym�

12 Bath Place, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 3BD 01903 236664

info@thebargym.co.uk

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The Treasure Basket Association is a small, growing children’s charity based in Goring, dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing of primary school children and families across areas of deprivation in West Sussex� We provide essential support through play therapy and therapeutic resources, enriching the lives of children in our local communities� Deprivation and adverse childhood experiences (ACE) can cause multiple complexities in children and their families� This, along with COVID and

the recent cost of living situation, can add to a childhood of poverty, with detrimental effects to a child’s wellbeing�

At the heart of our efforts is a skilled play therapist conducting sessions at local schools and our own premises� We strongly advocate “Treasure Basket intervention”� Providing our carefully curated treasure baskets filled with sensory items promotes the emotional and physical development of children� Sensory-rich sessions are more than just play, they’re pathways to building selfawareness and confidence�

families including regular car boot sales and arts and crafts projects� We continuously come up with new projects to help as many children in our community as we can�

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Throughout the year, we also organise a variety of engaging projects and fundraisers that contribute to the wellbeing of children and their

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Join us in our journey to uplift and empower� If you would like to volunteer contact us at info@treasurebasketassociation.co.uk Donations can be sent via the QR code to our Givey page, or https://givey.com/ thetreasurebasket. We are always very grateful! JEAN

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Underwater Loveand Death

Along black curtain hides what is behind, but two portholes give a hint� The air is cool and moving; there’s a sense that we are shifting environment as we step in� As our eyes rest in the darkened space, gorgeously patterned long silken fronds dangle before us� They wave and beckon, speaking of fluidity, gentleness, colour and a welcoming, vibrant life� Music swells and the body collapsed on the floor begins to draw itself up� Slowly the dancer rises, starts to move� She weaves and swoops among the silken shapes, which sway and twist, caressing her, joining her dance� But as she moves, she encounters a long line of fronds that are still, lifeless, colourless� Bleached and dead� White� Still� At first, she is broken, sorrowful; then angry, energised� She refuses to be crushed� She makes and then dances a placard� She calls for action, for protest; invites us to join her� The soundtrack encourages us to enter the shadowy fronded space with her and more bodies, more voices, add power to the room’s defiant energy�

Now we are many� On our feet and moving� We dance our human sorrow, shame, regret at what has been done� But also our refusal to allow more of this� Together, we raise a furious, urgent energy while the soundtrack reminds us that this crisis is real and at tipping point, with clips from Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley’s famous 2021 speech at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) -

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“CODE RED! Save lives, save our planet!”

We dance our protest at greed, at indifference and at a politics that does not care about all this death - human and nonhuman�

“1�5 is what we need to survive … 2 degrees is a death sentence”�

We are moving alongside Lya Abdou Issa - in art, blkdimond - in her piece, ‘Code Red! Code Red!’, to a soundtrack from 7kid, Liam King�

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Today Lya dances for us in person, but a video of this piece continues as part of the multi-media immersive installation ‘Interweaving Spaces’, by award-winning artist, Gil Mualem-Doron, one of our local coastal residents� Gil tells us about a life lived in several global coastal spaces and marked by the destruction of coral reefs and kelp forests� The textile strips we move among - with 32 individual bespoke patterns - evoke one of these underwater kelp forests, and are printed with designs Gil has produced, using inspiration from traditional patterns gathered from coastal communities across the globe�

As I dance, I give thanks for art that stirs us to action� And for the extraordinary work around Worthing by Steve Allnut - a freediver whose passion and work for restoring Sussex’ seabed and kelp forests, is finally gaining the national support and recognition it always deserved� From 1997 until now, Steve has witnessed underwater withering, sickness and extinction and has been working to counteract the death that augurs our own deaths�

“CODE RED!”

As we leave Worthing Museum’s exhibition opening event for Interweaving Spaces, my heart calls me to take on the urgent message, “Try harder”�

Caroline Osella

The Power of Collaboration: Supporting Local Businesses for a Stronger Community

In today’s ever-changing business landscape, collaboration and support among businesses are more important than ever� Local businesses play a vital role in shaping the character and economic well-being of our communities� When businesses come together to support one another, it creates a relationship that benefits not only the individual businesses but also the entire local business community� So, why should businesses collaborate and work together to support the local business community?

STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL ECONOMY

Local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities� They provide employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and generate revenue that directly benefits the local economy� When businesses collaborate and source goods and services from other local businesses, they keep money circulating within the community� The Chamber loves a circular economy!

BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK

Local businesses face unique challenges that larger corporations may not encounter� By working together, businesses can create a supportive network where they can seek advice, share resources, and help each other overcome obstacles� This is where Worthing & Adur Chamber plays a huge role� We don’t have all the answers but, more often than not, we will know someone who has been through challenges or can help you navigate through them�

RESILIENCE IN CHALLENGING TIMES

Challenges such as economic downturns or unforeseen crises like the COVID-19

pandemic or energy crisis, can have a devastating impact on businesses� However, businesses that collaborate and support one another are better equipped to weather these storms� Sharing resources, ideas, and strategies can help businesses adapt and find new opportunities even in the face of adversity�

COMPETITOR OR COLLABORATOR?

It’s easy for local businesses to view each other as competitors� However, by shifting the focus towards collaboration and support, businesses can unlock the potential of a strong, interconnected local business community� By working together, local businesses can not only thrive individually, but also contribute to the growth and well-being of their entire community� In this spirit of collaboration, let’s recognise that when local businesses support each other, everyone wins� The Chamber are all for win-win collaborations!

Worthing and Adur Chamber is so much more than networking events� Collaboration and support among businesses within a local community makes sound business sense� This approach benefits not only individual businesses but also the entire local business community, leading to a more prosperous and vibrant place to live and work� If you are a business owner or a manager, let’s recognise the power of collaboration and continue to support each other and help our local business community thrive�

Why not come along and meet us at an event or get in touch and discover how we can support you and your business�

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Tracie Davey

Are Our Gadgets Turning Our Planet into Toast?

Matt Marchant

One lives and learns, and if there’s one thing I definitely know now, it’s that the good people of Worthing really do love their bread makers!

Back in August, in the spirit of light-hearted environmental consumer advice, I offered my thoughts on what I deemed to be ‘pointless products’, and crumbs, did I rattle a few bread bins! Almost 4 aimable souls took the time to share their thoughts on the subject too, extoling the virtues of their trusted kitchen friends� Some even shared a few photos of their finest loaf creations; the most exquisite that I have ever seen, it must be said� At yeast, most of you saw the funny side I think, but others thought that I was being a little childish� So this article will be a little more proven, I hope�

To those who rose-up, a little brownedoff by my distaste for these machines, I say this; it was only a bit of half-baked fun� You’ve really got to roll with it!

Turning to more serious matters.... When it comes to our current environmental issues, it seems more than ever that some campaigns, propaganda, even official advice, must be taken with a pinch of salt� Of course, I too am a consumer of online adverts, original articles and general broadcast media and I find myself increasingly starting to doubt that one can have one’s cake and eat it� Right, enough of the baking buns, sorry, puns�

Despite the typical British Summer we’ve been enjoying here in the UK, it’s been Armageddon on the continent� And, if

you’ve been watching any mainstream news these last few months, you would have seen European reports showing newly designed weather maps with splashes of ferocious oranges, blood-reds and deathly maroons, possibly designed by The Terminator, telling us the World is boiling�

Is it all part of a ‘big plan’ to discourage would-be travellers from taking polluting flights to far-away warmer climes? Are all the ‘wild’ fires, naturally occurring?

Whatever your views on climate change, it would seem that broadcast messaging is nudging us to stay home, stay indoors and don’t move� Remind you of anything?

Anyway, assuming you’re still with me (thanks by the way), I certainly don’t claim to have expert knowledge on environmental change, CO2 emissions, the latest breakthroughs or Government policy� However, I do have a sprinkling of knowledge on most of these things, enough to say that we have a global population of over 8 billion humans (and rising), many living in or gaining ‘Western lifestyles’ (food production, transport, devices to state a few), so it doesn’t take the mind of Einstein to realise that we’ve had an effect on our environment since we began farming, and that effect is probably speeding up in a way that evolution hasn’t seen before� So, before you rush out to buy the latest energy saving, connected device made far, far away, I urge you to consider something else�

In the West, we import thousands of tons of electrical items, well anything with a plug on it, from the Far East� ‘Phones, tablets, toasters, kettles, popcorn makers (to name a handful) are all made thousands of miles away, and are sold at affordable prices for us to enjoy, the very next day if you like! Also, you can’t seemingly buy any of these things without it being Internet connected, not even a bread maker! This is good news for retailers, but are items made at a price (not quality), in far-away, out-of-sight factories, shipped all around the world, really a good thing for us? Is the latest ‘online ready’ eco-device always better for the environment? Is it ever a smarter, greener choice to ditch what you have, in order to do the ‘right thing’ by our planet?

Combine the complicated product route-to-market ‘journey’ with a short life expectancy (or very planned obsolescence), with a lack of in-country repair support, and the whole thing starts to sound like an environmental disaster� Doesn’t it? Some say that the average smart phone’s life is comparable to a pair of jeans, scary when you think about it� And what about the giant computing power; Petabytes of storage, precious metals, the air conditioning, and land that

the data warehouses around the world use to make all the connectivity possible? It’s all starting to sound a bit bleak really�

Years ago, when I was a young BT apprentice, Dave (a wise colleague and friend of mine) once said that the trouble with the world now is that it’s ‘gone global’� We all laughed at the time, but now I’m older (and maybe a little wiser), I actually see what he meant�

Our thirst for the latest and best has generated a throw-away culture for sure, and if we carry on, deep down, we all know where it’s headed� But the tech stable door is well and truly open, and neither you nor I, would favour heading back to 12th Century lifestyles� No one I know would want to turn off YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter (to name a few)�

Social media is a great way to keep in touch, but don’t forget how the platforms pay the bills� As a brand, or if you have the cash, social media gives virtually instant connectivity to the minds of folk most likely to part with their hard-earned money� It’s a powerful conduit to nudge minds, to influence behaviors and to extract pound from your pocket� Judge me as you will, but I suspect that many people, when exposed to a specially targeted, guiltinducing, tear-jerking, warm-hug, ‘we’ll make it all better again for you’ advert, could be made to ‘do the right thing’ and buy just about anything today! Dialin some world-poverty, environmental damage, and little war, and buyers are putty in the brand’s hands� As with all sales pitches, there’s always a catch… don’t believe the hype!

Back in workshop-land this month, it’s been a right-old assorted bag of customer requests! I’ve had quite the mix of items in for repair� Lamps, toys, vacuum cleaners and a CD/radio, to name a few, but despite the variation, there are common themes that link all these items together in a good way� Spares were easily available, the item’s design allowed for disassembly and reassembly and I could see individual components with my own eyes! The technology was not out-of-date, it didn’t need an upgrade and it was all still as relevant today as it was at the time of purchase�

A good talking point with friends for sure, but a ‘connected toaster’ that links to your smart phone is probably not a good idea� The Internet bit inside will no doubt fail before the rest of the appliance, and how many WiFi devices do you think will exist in even 5 years? It’s therefore likely that something like this probably won’t last longer than a smart phone� In my experience, these things are rarely supported by the manufacturer in terms of spare parts� If they have any kind of post-guarantee support, it’s usually not economically viable to bring the item back from the brink�

How to wrap this up, then? More than ever, it seems, we all lead busy lives, and the vast majority of us are connected to various platforms via our phones, at some point� Indeed, on our family holiday this summer, I saw many people from all countries, busy on their phones by the pool, at mealtimes and even in the sea throughout the day� Now, I’m not saying that I don’t check my phone, but social media can be like a sugar-rush, addictive for many, and advertisers know this� This means that now, more than ever, it’s possible to link your likes, news, political interests, friends’ network and viewing habits to new products likely to match your spending profile�

If you’ve watched environmental content on YouTube, or have bought solar energy for example, Google knows that you’re likely to be concerned about climate change� Many of us are�

I’m an aspiring optimist, and as a big believer in new technology and global visionary projects, if delivered by our best engineers, I think we can at least help curb the negative effect we’re all having on the planet�

Eco-inspired, connected-products can make us feel like we’re doing our bit, but click-bait purchases of short-sighted lithium powered gadgets and cars, with limited or no support, can only be bad news�

If it works, and is useful, don’t chuck it out� Maintain your stuff and enjoy all the life an item has to give�

The most environmentally sustainable and cheapest products out there are probably the things you already have� Matt.

P�S� don’t forget to check out Retro Electro Workshop on UKTV Play�

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In The West, we import thousands of tons of electrical items, well anything with a plug on it, from The Far East. Phones, tablets, toasters, kettles, popcorn makers (to name a handful) are all made thousands of miles away

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Under the Lights

Here we are in October and as the nights are drawing in, we’re looking forward to games “under the lights”�

By now, the new players signed for this season should have settled in, and we’re starting to get a feel for the sort of form our teams are going to have� Following their promotion, our Women’s team are facing the challenge of being in a new league� The Youth teams are growing and honing their skills in their leagues� Meanwhile, can we dare to dream that the Men’s team will see the ultimate improvement on their playoff place from last season?

Although most of the league games are played in the afternoon at the weekends, we also have some midweek matches which kick off in the evening� The balmy weather of late summer is behind us, with the temperature dropping when the sun goes down� So, it’s time to wrap up to be prepared for all weathers, warm your hands on a hot chocolate, and savour the steam rising from your pasty� It’s certainly a special atmosphere, and an essential element is the floodlights, illuminating the action on the pitch in contrast to the chilly darkness surrounding the ground� Obviously, it is necessary to have correct and consistent lighting levels across the whole of the pitch� When our Men’s team were promoted in 2022, we had to improve these levels to comply with the

requirements of the higher league� With the help of the Football Foundation, who provide grants towards these sorts of works, and a fantastic fundraising effort with our supporters to help the club match fund the grant, we were able to go ahead with an improvement project� We wanted to change our old, metal

halide lamps for new LED ones� Our old lights were using around 26�4 kW� A 2 kW kettle takes about 45 seconds to boil a cup’s worth of water, so switching on our traditional lamps would be like boiling 10 kettles��� Not just for 2 hours for each match, but for every evening use of the pitch, such as our Inclusive team, Dads and Lads, Power Play leagues, Children’s Development Centre and evening training

We’re probably all familiar with the benefits of LED lighting: they can last 40 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs and don’t contain any harmful metals, such as lead or mercury that you might find in fluorescent tubes� This means they are not only more eco-friendly (less energy used, less manufacturing required plus safer use and disposal) but they also save money in the long run� Another benefit, particularly for our floodlights, is that as the lamps last longer, they do not have to be changed so often� As you may imagine, changing a floodlight bulb is far more complicated than standing on a chair to change a bulb at home!

We worked with a specialist supplier to design and manufacture what we needed to meet the new requirements, and the lights were erected and calibrated in time for the new season� The immediate benefit was for our neighbours, as the new, more directional system reduced overspill of light into the streets that surround the ground� In the longer term, the energy to be saved is impressive� By using LED rather than metal halide lamps, the designers calculated there would be a reduction in energy consumption from 26�4 kW to 14�4 kW� This, with the reduced maintenance, would halve running costs over a 10-year period (and this was before the hike in energy prices!!)� All in all, it’s a ‘win win’ and if you haven’t already installed LED lights at home, it is perhaps something to think about: helping to save the planet as well as saving cash!

Why not come along to a game and enjoy the experience of being “Under the Lights”? Information about fixtures can be found at our website: www.worthingfc.com

Beneath The Surface: Reviving Sussex’s Kelp Forests

the health of coral reefs, absorbing carbon dioxide, and recycling nutrients in the marine ecosystem� Not only does kelp buffer the shore areas against high waves, but they help towards preventing the effects of climate change through isolating carbon, helping animals survive ocean acidification�

There are kelp farms about, but only for human extraction rather than as a means of giving back to the ocean� Kelp is also used in a variety of products consumed by humans, keeping us healthy as well� It’s used to make products such as toothpastes, shampoos, salad dressings, dairy products, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals��� The list goes on!

SUSSEX KELP RECOVERY PROJECT

Sussex Kelp Recovery Project’s website states: “Vast kelp beds once supported a wondrous diversity of marine life� They absorbed carbon, filtered the water, and protected the coast from storms� But by the mid-1980s, 96% of Sussex kelp had disappeared� We aim to bring it back�” The Recovery Project goes by a key principle of ‘letting nature lead�’ It includes removing manageable pressures such as trawling; something that prevents habitats from returning� The project also believes in giving nature time to recover on its own, and observing and learning what comes back but also what doesn’t…� and this involved kelp�

THE MAN BEHIND THE PROJECT

As neighbours of the ocean, we’ve been fortunate to find and enjoy its treasures� But as we appreciate these gifts, have we considered giving back to the depths that have provided so much? This question has been on the mind of many, but one man has taken it upon himself to make a change� Steve Allnutt, an NHS worker with a deep passion for marine preservation is nurturing a nursery of kelp at his home in Lancing� His mission is to rewild the once-thriving kelp forests across the Sussex Coast, and in doing so, give back to the ocean�

WHAT IS KELP?

Have you ever been paddling or swimming in the sea, only to be unexpectedly entwined in stringy seaweed? Kelp are the striking brown giants of the sea that make their home in cool, shallow waters along the coastline� Like forests on land, they grow together in dense groups, providing a home for a variety of marine life� Just as trees provide shelter for forest inhabitants, these underwater towers offer protection to a variety of marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals� Beyond their immediate impact, kelp forests play an essential role in maintaining

As our actions send ripples of change across the water, may Steve’s endeavor motivate us all to nurture and safeguard the wellspring of life that has nurtured us for generations.

Steve Allnutt, an NHS worker with a lifelong fascination for the underwater world, is on a mission to make a difference� Growing up in Hove, he remembers the thick kelp forests under the water, bustling with marine life� But over time, these forests dwindled, motivating Steve to take action� Kelp grows by attaching to the seafloor with small root-like structures, which are known as ‘holdfasts’� Amidst his busy schedule, Steve has been growing Kelp at his home in Lancing, with the intention to plant 3 hectares of kelp, positioned 15 to 20 ft apart across the Sussex coast through freediving� Steve has also initiated a crowdfunding campaign called ‘Sussex Seabed Restoration’, raising around £3,000 so far� As funding allows, he dreams of investing in a boat to continue his restoration efforts all year-round� This aspiration not only revives kelp forests but also contributes to a healthier marine ecosystem, benefiting local fishermen and coastal communities�

You can see more about Steve’s work, including amazing videos on Sussex Seabed Restoration Project Facebook Page.

Esme Wakeford

INSIDE SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

PROGRAMME:

2:40pm: Registration, refreshments

3pm: Welcome, Introduction, a Short Film and a Poem

3:25pm: Panel Discussion

Panel discussion between CREW, Film Festival, TTW & Green Tides

4:05 - 5:10pm: Speakers

David Sale - Climate Change Policy and Partnerships Manager, West Sussex County Council

Kevin McDonald - Senior Structurer, Energy Trading Service - EDF

Krisi Smith - Co-Founder & Owner, Bird and Blend Tea Co

Steve Creed - Co-Founder, Circular Brighton and Hove

Join us for an inspiring and informative conference, brought together by Climate Resilience Centre Worthing (CREW), Transition Town Worthing (TTW) and Green Tides, in partnership with Community Works�

Are you a local community organisation, local business owner, or person responsible for driving eco-change, and based in Adur, Worthing, or across West Sussex?

Book your place to meet the largest voluntary green groups in our area, who will share their work and expertise in climate resilience and mitigation� We will discuss how our green groups can support other community and voluntary organisations on their journey to net zero and bring this learning to local businesses�

Workshops and expert panels will provide opportunities for you to gain invaluable insights, and practical tips, and ask questions relevant to your organisation� You will hear from national and local community and business leaders who have already made significant progress in reducing their carbon footprint and cost savings�

To support those working or running businesses, the event will run from 3pm to 7pm, and is designed for people to attend later if required� FREE finger foods, teas/coffee will be provided, and the venue’s bar will be open�

You can expect to leave feeling inspired and more informed on how we can work together on climate resilience and mitigation while on our own journeys to net zero� Together, we can create a resilient and sustainable future for Adur, Worthing, and the wider region�

Mark Riminton - Business Development Manager, Clean Growth, UK’s Rapid Decarbonisation Consortium

Pooran Desai - CEO, OnePlanet

Nick Gant - Founder of Community 21, Design/Researcher/Assistant Principle Lecturer at University of Brighton

5:10 - 5:40pm: BREAK & Refreshments - Networking, Bird & Blend tea stall� The bar will be open�

5:40 - 6:20pm: Workshops

How Planet-Fit is your Company? (Pooran Desai & Pauline Cory)

Unlocking the Benefits of Energy Flexibility (Kevin McDonald)

SustainabiliTEA - Bird & Blend Tea (Krisi Smith)

Moving Your Business to Net Zero (Mark Riminton & Sarah Williams)

Local Authority Update and Sussex Bay (Adur & Worthing Councils)

6:25 - 6:55pm: Plenary Session with Q&A  7pm: Thanks and Close

Cost: FREE

When: Thursday 19 October 3-7pm

Where: Assembly Hall, Worthing

Refreshments: FREE finger foods, teas/coffee and the venue’s bar will be open�

For more information and to register for this FREE event AND your chosen workshop, use the QR code or visit https://www. communityworks.org.uk/events/working-together-to-reach-netzero-community-conference/

MAPPING SUSTAINABLE WORTHING –A Transition Town Worthing Project

How can we help with Climate Change? Do you wonder how on earth you can really make a difference? It can be so hard to know where to begin…

https://oneplanet.com/ have helped Transition Town Worthing (TTW) create a ‘Sustainable Worthing Map’ (thanks to funding from https://www. tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/)�

The map is designed to signpost you to what’s already going on locally and, by supporting existing initiatives, it can enable you to automatically make a difference to our community, the environment, and even save you money!

The map is based on the 10 One Planet Principles� The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) that are being featured each month in INSIDE Publications were originally based on these 10 Principles� Go to: https://www.ttworthing.org/ resources/ and scroll down a little bit to

find links, and full instructions of how to use the map�

TTW has co-created the “Working Together to Reach Net Zero - Community Community Climate Conference” with partners from Climate Resilience Centre Worthing (CREW), Green Tides and Community Works� There is no charge for attending this local event and you can book your place now at: https:// www.communityworks.org.uk/events/ working-together-to-reach-net-zerocommunity-conference/

Pooran Desai, from One Planet, is one of the speakers at the Conference� He and Pauline Cory from TTW will also be leading a practical workshop at the event entitled, “How Planet Fit is Your Company/ Organisation?” We hope that lots of local businesses and organisations will take advantage of this opportunity to find out how you can save money, whilst helping the planet, using One Planet technology�

One Planet Living® Principles

The One Planet Living framework consists of ten simple principles that make it easy to plan, deliver and communicate your commitment to sustainability

Health and happiness

Equity and local economy

Culture and community

Land and nature

Sustainable water

Local and sustainable food

Travel and transport

Materials and products

Zero waste

Zero carbon energy

Encouraging active, social, meaningful lives to promote good health and wellbeing

Creating safe, equitable places to live and work which support local prosperity and international fair trade

Nurturing local identity and heritage, empowering communities and promoting a culture of sustainable living

Protecting and restoring land for the benefit of people and wildlife

Using water efficiently, protecting local water resources and reducing flooding and drought

Promoting sustainable humane farming and healthy diets high in local, seasonal organic food and vegetable protein

Reducing the need to travel, encouraging walking, cycling and low carbon transport

Using materials from sustainable sources and promoting products which help people reduce consumption

Reducing consumption, reusing and recycling to achieve zero waste and zero pollution

Making buildings and manufacturing energy efficient and supplying all energy with renewables

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Can you imagine a world without oceans to swim in and explore? Oceans are home to seahorses, dolphins, whales, corals and many other living creatures� Oceans are our planet’s life support as they provide water, food, and help regulate the weather� Oceans also provide jobs for more than 3 billion people who depend on marine biodiversity for their livelihoods� If we do not stop polluting our oceans, there will be severe problems that affect every person and living creature on the planet� Pollution poses the greatest threat to our planet and the lives of future generations! Have you ever asked yourself where all the plastic bottles and bags go after you use them? Every year, an estimated 5 to 12 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean� Carbon emissions produced by human activities, such as industry, power generation and driving cars, are causing the oceans to warm and increase the acid level in the water� This is extremely bad for animals and organisms that live in the sea,

as the acid can break the organisms’ shells and damage coral reefs�

All of us need to help to protect our seas� The oceans cover over 70% of the planet, and we rely entirely on this mass of water for our ability to survive� The ocean, the world’s largest ecosystem, continues to be endangered by rising acidification, pollution, declining fish stocks and mounting plastic pollution� While there has been some progress in expanding marine protected areas and combatting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing over the years, more concerted efforts and acceleration are urgently needed�

SO WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

The ocean absorbs around 23% of annual CO2 emissions generated by human activity and helps mitigate the impacts of climate change� The ocean has also absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat in the climate system� While that may sound helpful, it isn’t! Ocean heat is at record levels, causing widespread marine heatwaves, threatening its rich eco-systems and killing coral reefs around the world� More locally, you may have seen the recent findings of Southampton University where they found the waters off the south coast have warmed far more than predicted, with the subsequent effect on food chain� Fish stocks move north to cooler water and where there is more food to sustain them�

Increasing levels of debris in the world’s oceans are also having a major environmental and economic impact� Every year, an estimated 5 to 12 million metric tonnes of plastic enters the ocean, costing roughly $13 billion per year –including clean-up costs and financial

losses in fisheries and other industries� About 89% of plastic litter found on the ocean floor are single-use items like plastic bags�

Also, 80% of all tourism takes place in coastal areas� The ocean-related tourism industry grows an estimated $134 billion per year and in some countries, the industry already supports over a third of the labour force� Unless carefully managed, tourism can pose a major threat to the natural resources on which it depends, and to local culture and industry�

HOW IS THE OCEAN CONNECTED TO OUR HEALTH?

The health of the ocean is intimately tied to our health� According to UNESCO, the ocean can be an ally against COVID19 – bacteria found in the depths of the ocean are used to carry out rapid testing to detect the presence of COVID-19� And the diversity of species found in the ocean offers great promise for pharmaceuticals�

Furthermore, marine fisheries provide 57 million jobs globally and provide the primary source of protein to over 50% of the population in the Global South�

SO, WHAT CAN WE DO?

There is no real reason for us here to buy bottled water! In Worthing, we see evidence of this pollution on our beaches� We are also suffering from the effects of sewage being dumped into our coastal waters� We need to put pressure on water companies to stop this practice caused by years of neglect poor legislation� We should make oceanfriendly choices when buying products or eating food derived from oceans and consume only what we need� Selecting certified products is a good place to start� Recent bans on bottom dredging

The ocean absorbs around 23 per cent of annual CO2 emissions generated by human activity and helps mitigate the impacts of climate change. The ocean has also absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat in the climate system.

now mean that the 95% of our coastal seabed that has been destroyed is slowly recovering� This is due to the excellent work of the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project who created a compelling case to initiate a new piece of legislation� This aimed to protect essential fish and marine habitats, and support sustainable inshore fisheries� The result was the Sussex Nearshore Trawling Byelaw� Steve Allnutt from the Sussex Seabed Restoration Project is doing some amazing work in recovering our Kelp forests which are vital to purify the water and encourage species to return to our waters� For open ocean and deep-sea areas, sustainability can be achieved only through increased international cooperation, to protect vulnerable habitats� Establishing comprehensive, effective and equitably managed systems of governmentprotected areas should be pursued to conserve bio-diversity and ensure a sustainable future for the fishing industry�

We should eliminate plastic usage as much as possible and organise beach cleanups� Most importantly, we can spread the message about how important marine life is and why we need to protect it�

Sean Hellett Trustee and co-founder Climate Resilience cEntre Worthing CREW reg charity 1198526

The Dark History of the Shelley Family

Iwonder how many people walking down Shelley Road wonder how that street got its name? Should the same walker continue into Warwick Street, and stop outside no� 21, looking up they will see a blue plaque, informing them that the great English poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley had some of his early poems published by a printer operating from these premises over two hundred years ago� And why were the poems published in Worthing? Percy’s father, Sir Timothy Shelley was a powerful local Chris Hare

landowner, and the family owned two substantial mansions; Castle Goring, and Field Place near Horsham� Sir Timothy was the first Chairman of the Worthing Town Commissioners (the forerunner of today’s council)� There was once a pub in Chapel Road named after him�

Before Castle Goring was built in the 1790s, the Shelleys’ ancestral home had been a few miles to the north at Michelgrove� The family, who had done very well out of the ill-gotten gains, following the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the Reformation, guarded their West Sussex lands jealously over the centuries and came to be great rivals of the Howards, the Dukes of Norfolk at Arundel� Indeed, the two families vied with each other as to whose stately home could be the most commanding and opulent� Yet, who today has heard of this great house or knows where it stood? You have to know your country by-ways very well

Shelleys, Castle Goring, gothic elevation

Shelleys, 21 Warwick Street

and have a detective’s eye if you want to find the grand mansion today, for in the later nineteenth century, the Duke of Norfolk acquired it and – it is said –in a fit of pique and vengeance – had it demolished� Today, only a solitary crenelated wall survives as evidence of a once ancient grandeur�

Castle Goring was designed by the celebrated architect, John Rebecca, and is curious in that the elevation facing north is of the Gothic style, built in flint, while the elevation that faces south is of the Classical and Palladian style� The house, rather like the family, offered two faces to the world�

Sir Timothy Shelley was not only a great landowner, he was also a Member of Parliament for Shoreham (which in those days included much of rural West Sussex)� Sir Timothy, a pillar of the English establishment, did not take kindly to his eldest son, Percy Bysshe, whose radical politics and poetry left his father cold� However, when Percy abandoned his wife and eloped with the teenage daughter of England’s most radical and revolutionary couple, Sir Timothy’s fury knew no limits� The couple were the philosophical anarchist, William Goodwin, and the feminist writer, Mary Wollstonecraft� The daughter was also called Mary, and is known to posterity as Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein�

In 1819, as England was recovering from over 20 years of war and experiencing social, economic and political turmoil; and old George III, mad and dying, was nearing his end; Percy penned the verse above, which, we may assume, enraged his father still further�

An old, mad, blind, despised, and dying king,Princes, the dregs of their dull race, who flow Through public scorn, - mud from a muddy spring,Rulers who neither see, nor feel, nor know, But leech-like to their fainting country cling, Till they drop, blind in blood, without a blow,A people starved and stabbed in the untilled field,An army, which liberticide and prey Makes as a two-edged sword to all who wield,Golden and sanguine laws which tempt and slay; Religion Christless, Godless – a book sealed; A senate, - Tune’s worst statute unrepealed,Are graves, from which a glorious Phantom may Burst, to illumine our tempestuous day.

Across England, demonstrations against the government were put down with increasing severity, including the notorious ‘Peterloo Massacre’ of protestors outside Manchester� Many radicals and newspaper editors were arrested and imprisoned� These were dark days for England; but Percy Bysshe Shelley was not there to experience them� He and his young wife were on the move across Europe, picking up other libertine and sensually-minded companions as they went� Meanwhile, his first wife, Harriet, in a pit of depression took her own life� Mary had brought her half-sister, Claire with her, who Shelley now took as a lover, during the time of Mary’s first pregnancy� Mary had four children with Shelley, three of whom died in infancy� Mary also took at least one lover� Indeed, free love and laudanum (a mixture of opium and alcohol) seem to have been a staple for the young couple and their entourage� It was while on this

wild tour that Mary wrote her famous novel about the man who creates a monster he cannot control�

It was on a later trip to Italy that Shelley drowned� Many of the Shelley entourage died young, either by drowning, suicide, or the consequence of a dissolute lifestyle� Only one, Edward John Trelwany, lived into old age� He later died in his cottage at Sompting, aged nearly 90 – some 60 years after most of his friends� As for Mary, she had to contend with the continued fury and hostility of her father-in-law, and the attentions of blackmailers, who threatened to expose the details of her life with Shelley� Yet, Mary was made of stern stuff and did not relent, but continued to write and did all she could to ensure that her surviving son, Percy Florence, inherited the Shelley title and estates�

Percy Bysshe’s brother, Charles, may have been expected to inherit, but was killed by lightening in a freak accident� Old Sir Timothy nearly died in 1830, kidnapped by a furious mob during the ‘Swing Riots’ and forced to make concessions on pay and conditions to hungry and angry labourers� He actually lived until 1844, aged 90, still refusing to accept Mary or her son into the family� However, with all obstacles removed, Percy Florence became the new baronet and heir to the estates� Finally, Mary found security and comfort, but only for seven years – she died in 1851, aged 53� Towards the end of her life, Mary was able to reflect on the decadent lifestyle of her youth and the radical politics of her husband and parents� She was scathing about those who advocated freedom and equality, but were “violent without any sense of justice – selfish in the extreme –talking without knowledge – rude, envious and insolent�” She concluded her remarks with some salutary advice: “I believe we are sent here to educate ourselves, and that self-denial, and disappointment, and selfcontrol, are part of our education; that it is not by taking away all restraining law that our improvement is to be achieved�”

You can watch a video of Chris talking about The Shelleys and Michelgrove at https://southdownsgenerations.org.uk/ history-and-folklore-topics/

Shelleys, Michelgrove remains from north

Shelleys, Michelgrove remains from south

Liana Naylor

Findon Sheep Fair Feedback

This month, we can show you how much we really value feedback from you all, as we sometimes get what I can only describe as utter gems of information�

Last month, Chris Hare wrote about the history of Findon Sheep Fair� There were some images with the article from “The Garland Collection”� A week before going to print with this October edition, I received a phone call from local reader, Chris Pennells� Chris told me about one of the images, the one shown below with “shepherds, young woman, wagon”� The shepherd on the left with a stick in his hand was George Humphrey, and he was standing next to George Chant� George Humphrey was Chris Pennell’s great grandfather� Chris continued to tell me that the young woman was Juliette Somers�

The photograph was actually taken of Juliette Somers sketching George Humphrey� Esme and I were invited to Chris’s home to see the sketch� You can see the framed “actual” sketch below…�� What are the chances of this connecton of information? Thank you Chris for getting in touch�

While we were at Chris’s house, he had a number of books with further images of shepherds� Some of the books were written by Barclay Wills to document the lives of shepherds on the South Downs�

Chris Hare was also contacted by a reader� Jeff Sharp had recognized one of the characters in the leading image of the article� There were 2 men leaning on the wattle fences in the foreground of the image� One of the men was dressed in smart attire and wore a hat…��this is very likely to have been Barclay Mills�

Inside the Real Repair Shop feedback

Matt Marchant’s article in the August editions left some people hot under the collar about his choice of “rubbish gadgets”� One was a bread maker (which incidentally I have at home, and was bought to stop using plastic bags from supermarkets, as well as giving us some control over what we eat by knowing our ingredients)� Here are a couple of the letters he received;

Hello Matt,

I enjoyed reading your latest article in ‘Inside West Worthing’ concerning useless items� Upright Home carpet washers are the worst: when I take them apart there’s nothing there but a few rubber hoses, a lot of plastic and a tin can� However you’ve come down a bit hard on Breadmakers� I’ve got a big Panasonic that makes my fresh loaf every three days at a cost of 32p each and I can enjoy switching it up with some bran for brown bread, or like yesterday the curdled milk which makes a fine loaf� Perhaps it was the ex-girlfriend not the breadmaker that made for the bad memories� To your list I would add the cheap Chinese countertop coffee makers� They are a steady find� There is a correlation I think between what I find tossed out as scrap and bad quality� Pot metal foldable clothes dryers; broken pot metal mops and brooms, the list goes on� In contrast I use screwdrivers, wrenches, wedges and hammers from the 1950s and 1960sMade in England/Sheffield - everyday�

Cheers, John (the scrapper)

Dear Matt,

Perhaps you should have chosen a different make of bread maker such as a “Sensiohome” This makes a full size loaf of 2lbs, and many other things besides, including jam� A loaf takes 3 hours, and you can set the timer so the bread is ready whenever you want it� I make the loaf in the evening, and set it to be ready at 7:30am, so it is fresh for breakfast� Never fails!

Michael S

Michael later took Matt to task about his “tongue in cheek” approach� Lesson learned, although a bit of humour and debate keeps things lively�

We love to hear your comments, and in particular, comments that might lead to a debate, so please send your comments to liana@insidepublications.ltd

Shepherds, young woman, a wagon

CROSSWORD October 2023

Simon Rigler

ACROSS

1 Give and take; endanger (10)

6 Dull continuous pain (4)

9 Main artery in the body of mammals (5)

10 Story (9)

12 Vertical; honourable (7)

13 Huge (5)

15 Liquid added to paint to dilute it (7)

16 Small rodent with pouches in its mouth for storing food (7)

18 The __ Falcon, 1941 film starring Humphrey Bogart� (7)

20 A straight line that touches a curve at one point (7)

21 Mania (5)

23 Sleeping (7)

25 Conquer; dethrone (9)

26 Flavoured sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes (5)

27 Torso; chassis (4)

28 Courageously (10)

DOWN

1 Talk in a friendly informal way (4)

2 Any of a group of mammals in which the young are carried in an external pouch (9)

3 Shift; change in placement (13)

4 Boss (7)

5 Small cut; cancel (7)

7 Crockery of high-quality porcelain (5)

8 The body of citizens qualified to vote (10)

11 Belligerent; quarrelsome (13)

14 Type of nuclear weapon (6,4)

17 Dramatic performances (9)

19 Support; recommend (7)

20 Bitter struggle for territory or a particular sphere of influence (4,3)

22 Alter (5)

24 Grotesque (4)

Join us for our baa-rilliant art trail featuring much-loved children’s character Shaun the Sheep and his friends� Visit over 40 individually designed sculptures displayed around Brighton & Hove’s streets, parks and other public areas between 9 September – 5 November�

Shaun by the Sea brings together a fantastic flock of Shauns, which represent the individuality and diversity of Brighton & Hove� The trail of big and little Shauns covers the whole of the community which Martlets serves, and the bold, brave and colourful designs will shine a light on the life-changing impact of hospice care�

The event is raising money to enable Martlets to keep caring for people facing the toughest of times� To support Martlets, please make a donation today�

Worthing artist Russ Iden’s Captain Shaun the Pirate can be found by the Palace Pier� You can find his artwork at www.mooks.co.uk

Supporting our community groups with development casha new approach for Worthing

Cllr Carl Walker Deputy Leader, Worthing Borough Council and lead for communities and young people

As the lead for communities and young people at the council, I recognise that residents and community groups are closest to local issues on the ground� Our community and voluntary sector groups are the backbone of so much that is good about our town�

To this end, we redesigned the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) neighbourhood fund, a community fund that comes from property development in Worthing� We have changed the way this fund is distributed to give community groups and residents more say over what happens in their neighbourhoods and to ensure that a wider range of causes can access the fund� Knowing how valuable our community and voluntary sector groups in the town are, we increased the maximum CIL neighbourhood fund allocation to allow for applications for larger sums of up to £30,000� We had a panel assessment of applications involving local community groups and ward councillors, broadening the scope for who can apply� This allowed cost of living groups, food banks, community hubs, young people’s groups, arts and culture organizations, groups that support our parks and green space, and many others to apply�

As a result of this, a record number of Worthing community groups are now set to benefit from development cash to continue their vital work� They can also develop new projects that will have a significant impact across all areas of our town� Over £577,000 from Worthing Borough Council’s CIL Neighbourhood Fund was successfully bid for by 45 community groups and voluntary sector organisations�

Community groups from across Worthing are now set to revamp green spaces, provide vital resources for young

people, help with the cost of living and launch new cultural activities� Parks and green spaces are set to receive a cash injection for improvements and redevelopment, including new multiuse games areas at both West Worthing Park and Durrington High School and enhancements at Malthouse Way playground in West Durrington� There will also be money for an artificial cricket pitch and practice nets at Castle Northbrook Sports Club and community skateboard lessons in Durrington�

Art and culture in the town will also get a boost with money for a choral society and community gospel choir, as well as the Worthing Theatre Trail and the creation of a new heritage trail in Durrington�

Projects that open up access for more residents in the town have also been rewarded, including allotments for people with disabilities, English conversational classes for refugees, a new wellbeing centre to combat loneliness and better access to the arts for Worthing’s deaf community�

Funding will also go to food banks in Worthing to help with the increased cost of living, as well as projects geared towards young people, including a young people’s hub in Tarring, a Tots and Toast club, music therapy classes and using football and outdoor learning to engage children in the conversation around climate change�

As a Council, we are grateful to all of these community groups and residents who took part in this process and thank them for how much they give to our town, year in, year out� We are lucky to have such a vibrant community and voluntary sector in Worthing and we will continue to support you as much as is possible�

WITH PEACE OF MIND LIVING

Our main club bar overlooks the pitch and can cater for 120 guests.

Available:

• Birthdays

• Anniversaries

• Wakes

Celebrate your child’s birthday party by choosing Worthing Football Club. Includes:

• 1-hour pitch time

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.

• Dedicated party host

• Post match food and drinks

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

• Community Engagement

• Networking Events and other celebrations

• Photo and social media memories

• Club birthday card presentation

Wa dars Chr istmas Fair

Saturday 18th November, 11am to 4pm

The Glebelands Centre, Greystoke Road, Ferring animal rescue

Stalls include….

Santa’s Grotto

Craft items

Pe t items for sale

Cake stall

Christmas cards

Refreshments

Children’s games

Raffle

Pl us other entertai nment….

SUNDAY CONCERT –

Come along and meet Santa himself, and the amazing Stilt-Walking Elf!

All proceeds will help to fund the vital work that Wadars carries out with both wildlife and companion animals

Sunday, 22nd October 2.30pm

Robert Wolfe

Organist at the THURSFORD COLLECTION, NORFOLK plays

Featuring popular light music, marches and waltzes and music from the shows

THE Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ

Admission £16.00 (concessions available) Booking online at WWW.WTM.UK or phone the box office on 01903 206206.

Bar open for refreshments from 1.30pm, Hall access from 2.00 pm. Event promoted by The

The Sussex Gru s Male Voice Choir – Autumn Concert

The Gruffs MVC will be holding our Autumn concert on Sunday 15th October at Emmanuel United Reformed Church, St Michael’s Road, Worthing� We will be singing a wide variety of genres, including popular songs, show tunes, classical music and jazz� For this concert we will be joined by Viva Strings, a violin duo, who will bring their own style of music to the occasion, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy� So why not come along?

Tickets can be obtained for £10�00 each through our website using the Contact Us option, or by contacting Paul on 07758 368039�

We are a vibrant and friendly group with 32 enthusiastic members meeting every Tuesday at 7pm� We sing in harmony, with a real sense of fun, and love to entertain audiences all around Sussex and beyond� We raise money for charities and other local worthy causes� We welcome people of all ages, who would like to experience the many health and social benefits associated with being in a choir�

Most people think they can’t sing, but often sing to themselves in the shower or singalong to something on the radio� The truth is, everyone can sing� So, why not give it a try? You don’t have to be able to read music and there are no auditions� The first month is absolutely free with no obligation to join�

www.sussexgruffsmvc.co.uk/welcome

The ‘Simply Art Set’

Three local artists will be exhibiting their work at East Beach Gallery on Worthing’s seafront throughout October� The ‘Simply Art Set’ represents Linda Barton-Towers, an artist from Rustington, who creates seascape paintings inspired by light, texture and the impressionists�

Claire McEvilly also hails from Rustington painting and creating canvases inspired from the beauty and bounty of the Sussex countryside and seaside� Cathy Verney, also known as the Ferring Photographer, creates original photographic wall art and a range of gifts inspired by light, texture and colour�

The Gallery aims to be open every day from 11:00am - 5:00pm so do drop in and say hello� You can see examples of work on Instagram @linda_barton_towers, @mcevillyclaire and @ferringphotographer

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Craft Fair

All Saints Church are holding a Craft Fair with lunch on Saturday 18th November from 11am to 2pm�

It will be at All Saints Church Hall, Cissbury Drive, Findon Valley, BN14 0DT�

If you are interested in having a table, please contact the Church Office, email: allsaintschurch. findonvalley@gmail.com

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Worthing Friendship Centre

Worthing Friendship Centre have now moved to Durrington Community Centre and will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month, except January�

The entertainment on Thursday 12th October at 2:15pm will be Peter Clarke’s Ukelele group� For more information call Julie on 07981239017

We welcome Cedric Spiller, a retired Chief Officer of the British Railways Board, on Tuesday October 17th at 2:30pm� Cedric will be presenting his talk on the history of the “Royal Train”, who used it and who operated it during the last 50 years� What does its future hold?

Venue: St� Symphorian’s main Church Hall BN13 3HU £3�50 pp to include refreshments�

Further details from Parish Office 01903 268109 or email:theoffice@stsymphorians.co.uk

UPCOMING EVENTS

To book a workshop, go to crew�eventbrite�com

PARENT & PRESCHOOLER GROUP

Come and enjoy some tea, coffee & biscuits –and plenty of chat with other parents who want to make a better world for our children� Every Thursday (term time)�

WOULD I BENEFIT FROM SOLAR PANELS?

With Solar expert David Cracknell. A ‘free drop in’ independant consultation to find out whether you would benefit from Solar Panels� Book your 1 hour slot�

STITCH IT, DON’T DITCH IT!

A clothes recycling and mending workshop for sustainable, environmental reasons plus celebration of our bodies and style� Embellish, reconstruct and personalise your existing clothing!

Thursdays 10:30-12 Midday

Worthing Theatres and Museum are delighted to announce that Frantic Assembly are returning to Worthing this October with Metamorphosis� Directed by Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director, Scott Graham and adapted by internationally celebrated poet, playwright and broadcaster, Lemn Sissay OBE� Metamorphosis is Frantic Assembly’s first new production since 2019� Metamorphosis will run at the Connaught Theatre from Tuesday 3rdSaturday 7th October 2023�

This thrilling collaboration combines the fluidity and lyricism of Lemn Sissay’s adaptation and Frantic’s uncompromising physicality� It promises to be an unmissable retelling of Franz Kafka’s shocking tale of cruelty and kindness; a vital depiction of humans struggling within a system that crushes them under its heel�

Metamorphosis is an inherently visceral production� It explores the limitations of the body and the mind, of our imagination and aspiration� It possesses such rich and intense physicality that extends far beyond one character’s sudden transformation� It aches with the desire to break free and the violence of its suppression� It is an exciting and dynamic show� One morning, Gregor Samsa awakes to find himself changed� To those around him he is dangerous, untouchable vermin� Worse than that, he is a burden�

A word said, an action out of place, the opening of old wounds, none of which can be undone� Until now, Gregor has woken every morning, quietly left to take the same train and worked to pay off the family debt� But that world explodes on this morning of brutal metamorphosis�

Sat 11 Nov 10am-4pm Sat 9 Dec 10am-4pm

Sat 4 Nov 1-4pm

Sat 18 Nov 1-4pm

Metamorphosis runs at the Connaught Theatre from Tuesday 3rd October to Saturday 7th October 2023� Tickets are available from £15� For more information or to book your tickets, visit www.wtm.uk or call the WTM Box Office on 01903 206 206

DOMESTIC HELP FOR RETIRED PEOPLE

For assistance with Meal Preparation Showering/Bathing and dressing Ironing Bedding changes Laundry Accompanying for walks/appointments/shopping Companionship Keeping your home tidy

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CALL DONNA ON 07999 095432

The awardwinning Frantic Assembly return to Worthing with a powerful new production of Kafka’s Metamorphosis

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WITH ACCOMPANIMENT ON THE GRAND ORGAN BY AARON HAWTHORNE