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Editor’s comment
Hello welcome to Living in Lancing. We recently took over the publication of this local magazine. We have been doing a similar magazine in the Shoreham and Southwick are for the past five years called Inside Shoreham and Southwick and we felt it would be great to continue a magazine for Lancing. We will be covering all of North Lancing and part of South Lancing. Total distribution will be 3,500 and it will be hand delivered to your homes every month. We will also have loose copies in around Lancing. In this month’s issue we have some great tips on gardening from Mark Oakley of Any Gardens. We also have Judy Upton’s great historical article on Brick making in Lancing. If you are looking energy savings in your home, this is a great time to call Quake Energy. They have a variety of solutions that they can offer you for a more energy efficient home. We have also have articles on reducing stress as well as services available for the disabled. A lot to read and I hope you find it all useful as well as informative. Local laundrette “wash & go is offering a 15% discount off Duvet Cleaning. Please check out our list of events for July in and around Lancing and surrounding areas. You can also send us your local events, charity news and articles and we will always endeavour to publish it in the future magazines. Until August, we wish you a fun filled and sunny July! Angela
Inside this issue New from your local Police Community Support Officers......... 4
Quake Energy.............................................................................................12-13
Simply Blinding...................................................................................................5
Modern Living, the stress response and Yoga..................................14
Wick Theatre – Art...........................................................................................6
Brick Making in Lancing – Judy Upton..................................................16
Your thriving Garden.......................................................................................8
What’s on Guide......................................................................................18-20
How WSAD can help you............................................................................11
Index.......................................................................................................................22
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News from your local Police Community Support Officers
of your local neighbourhood policing team. Those teams work closely with residents to help stop anti-social behaviour, so they need to know what’s happening in your area. They can provide support and advice, and help you decide how to handle the situation. If the anti-social behaviour is affecting your quality of life, or making you fear for your safety or the safety of others, contact your local police station directly. Staff working there will help you file a complaint.
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P RESPECT, will be running throughout the summer, it is a dedicated team of police officers and pcsos who patrol at weekends across Adur and address anti social behaviour.
What is anti- social behaviour? • Rowdy, noisy behaviour in otherwise quite neighbourhoods • Night time niose from houses or gardens especially between 11:00pm and 7:00am • Threatening, drunken or “yobbish” behaviour • Vandalism, grafitti and fly posting • Dealing or buying drugs on the street • Litter and fly tipping rubbish • Drinking in the street • Setting off fireworks late at night • Abandoning cars on the street. Anti-social behaviour doesn’t just make life unpleasant. It can ruin lives and make whole areas feel unsafe. If you encounter it, report it. • You can talk to your nieghbours to see if they are affected as well. • If you feel comfortable doing so talk to the person causing the problem, they may not realise how it is 4
affecting you • Report it to your local councils antisocial coordinator • Call your police force non emergency number • Tell your landlord or residents association about the situation. • Contact your local nieghbourhood policing team, or attend one of their regular meetings. No matter how you report anti-social behaviour, all complaints are treated as confidential. So you don’t have to worry about your identity being revealed. The council and police both need evidence of what’s happened to you, so keep a note of problems. They should not ask you to do this indefinitely. Once you have reported the problem, you should be kept informed of progress in your case.
Reporting anti-social behaviour If you’re faced with noisy neighbours, or you’ve seen someone littering, drawing graffiti, or committing other acts of anti-social behaviour, you shouldn’t suffer in silence. The first step is to speak to members
When police are made aware of anti-social behaviour, they’ll ask you to log the behaviour, and to keep them informed of what’s happening. They need to have enough evidence about what’s going on to take legal action against the people causing the problems. Any police action will depend upon the circumstances and how serious the problem is. If the problem is noise-related, your local council could become involved, as councils, rather than police, often deal with noise problems. Once you’ve got your log of information about what’s been happening, you can take it to the police and your local council. They should take action to punish the people who have been behaving aggressively or destructively. If you are experiencing any problems or would like advice please contact; Anti- social behaviour hotline; 01273-263356. Adur council website, community safety site. Sussex police, 0845 60 70 999. Meet us in person, the following Police Community Support officers will be available on; Friday 2nd July at 12:00hrs PCSO Karin ORFORD, from Mashbarn ward, outside the CO-OP in North Road, Lancing. Thursday 22nd July at 11am PCSO Martin Ferris, from Cokeham ward, in the canteen at Boundstone Family and Children’s Centre. Living in Lancing • July 2010
‘Art’ T
ake three long-time friends, introduce one extremely modern painting, and stand well back. “Art”. Yasmina Reza’s black comedy about what happens next is Wick Theatre Company’s choice for high summer, and will make you chuckle as well as wonder just how well you know your own closest friends. Performances run from Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 August, at the Barn Theatre, Southwick Street, Southwick. Curtain up is at 7.45pm. Tickets cost £9.00 for Wednesday and Thursday, and £9.50 for Friday and Saturday, from the Box Office on 01273 597094 or through our website: www.wicktheatre.co.uk Translated from the French by Christopher Hampton, this play has won awards on both sides of the channel, and is set in Paris. It is the story of Serge, Marc and Yvan, who suddenly find their previously solid 15-year friendship on shaky ground when Serge spends a huge sum on an extraordinary piece of art. The canvas is white, with a few white lines. 6
Serge (played by Rols Ham-Riche) is a dermatologist, proud of the success he has had in life. Delighted with his 200,000 franc acquisition, he fully expects his friends to approve. However, Marc (Mark Best), an aeronautical engineer, hates modernism, and can’t find anything good to say about it. But is it the painting that offends him, or the fact that Serge has made the purchase without asking his advice. For the insecure Yvan (Ryan Lainchbury), worried about his upcoming wedding and hating his job as a stationery salesman, the friendship provides an escape from his problems. Sadly, his attempts at making peace are doomed. He ends up becoming involved in the quarrel, which gets more and more personal. Will their relationship survive? The play will be performed in the round, bringing the action up close and personal. Director is John Garland. Living in Lancing • July 2010
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Your thriving garden W
elcome to the new gardening column. Over the coming months and seasons I will hopefully provide you with both the inspiration and know how to help you get the most from your garden and perhaps try something new as well. At this time of year the garden is thriving and it is a joy to be out and about in, whether it be during the daytime or after a hard days work relaxing in or pottering about in during the evening. I always feel the garden takes on an almost magical feel in the evening when birdsong is all around and signs of nature are easier to spot as the temperature lowers. This makes it a good time to carry out certain tasks. It’s always a good time to get some watering done as the evaporation will be less and therefore the watering will be more effective. It also brings out some of the pests such as snails and slugs, which can be easily picked off and disposed of. Ill leave it to you how you get rid of them, but don’t throw them over the neighbours garden, they’ll only come back of their own volition (If your neighbour doesn’t throw them back first!). Any job in the garden is made easier if it’s broken down into small achievable areas, so why not aim to weed or deadhead a small section in an evening, with a 8
fork in one hand and a glass of wine in the other! That way you’ll feel like you are getting somewhere, whilst getting enjoyment from it as well. The other magical thing about a garden is the difference in the smells in the evening. Different plants are more noticeable in the evening as they use their scent to attract insects. A great example of this is the climber Honeysuckle, as well as many roses and jasmine. It can transform the feel of the garden and make it a wonderful place to sit at night. They can be used to great affect in an area you use for evening dining or relaxing. Whilst we are on the subject of smells, at this time of year the garden will be producing plenty of waste, so make the best of it to produce your own compost. This can easily be done in homemade containers or shop bought ones (homemade generally yield the best results). I plan to do a feature on this later in the year, but the bigger the range of green, uncooked materials you can put in the bin the better. Try to give it a mix around on a regular basis and don’t swamp it with large layers of material, especially grass cuttings. These will just suffocate it and produce the bad smell, which puts people off of composting. If fruit flies become too much, then a layer of matured compost to cap off the bin
will keep them at bay. Whatever you do in the garden at this time of year, stop and take the time to enjoy it. It’s why you put the hard work in. Every day it changes so take the time to admire it. Mark Oakley, Any Garden Limited
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How WSAD can help you
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re you looking for information and advice about disability in West Sussex? Many disabled people and their families are not always sure where to go to find information about specialist equipment, leisure activities and other available services. West Sussex Association for Disabled People (WSAD) is a local charity which works across the county to provide a number of different services for disabled people and those who support them. It’s useful to know about their Information and Advice service, which is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday throughout the year. Through this, WSAD is able to point you in the right 10
direction and provide you with the help and support you’re entitled to. They also run a second hand disability equipment sales service, AskDES, which offers you the chance to buy and sell specialist disability equipment, from scooters to portable ramps, at an affordable price. It’s a really popular service, used by people throughout the county. Recently, WSAD even heard of a man selling a scooter through AskDES who’d had enquiries from people in Dublin and Scotland. Log on to www. askdes.org.uk to find out more. WSAD runs social groups throughout West Sussex, with activities from tea and chat groups to day trips out. There is always room for more members – so contact WSAD and they’ll put you in touch with your local group. What’s more - two Access Groups, based in Arun and Chichester work within their local area to promote disability equality and provide advice about accessibility issues. To contact WSAD for more information about any of their services, call 01903 244 457 or email info@wsad.org. uk. You can also pop into the offices at 7 St John’s Parade, Alinora Crescent, Goring-by-Sea, BN12 4HJ. Living in Lancing • July 2010
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Quake Energy H
eadquartered in Sussex, Quake Energy Services covers the Southeast with a team of over 60 field based engineers, technicians, surveyors, and technical support staff, all dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of workmanship and customer service. Quake specialise in providing energy efficiency solutions for homeowners, landlords, developers, commercial businesses and other corporate customers. This includes Cavity Wall/ Loft Insulation, the installation of gas, oil, LPG replacement boilers and full central heating systems, maintenance and service of all makes of boilers as well as the installation and servicing of renewable energy systems such as solar thermal hot water systems and solar PV generation systems. Quake is unique not just for the breadth of services it provides and
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the quality of its work and customer service but also for its access to a wide range of government grants which are available to assist homeowners in investing in energy saving initiatives all designed to improve the comfort of your home, increase the value of your property, and to generate real savings in the cost of energy for homeowners.
HEATING Quake Energy fits only new energy efficient boilers, all of which come with a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty and with the first year’s service
completely free of charge. Quake will ensure that all of the appliances it fits comply with the latest specifications as defined by Building Regulations and that Building Control is properly informed of all works completed. Quake offers all customers a free, no obligation survey and quotation as well as advice about the availability of grants to assist in the financing of your project. All new installations are surveyed prior to installation with boiler and radiator positions agreed with the client. Customer satisfaction forms will be left with clients to ensure our high standards of installation and customer service are maintained. With a field force of over 40 qualified gas/oil and electrical engineers we can cover the needs of the South East for a wide range of heating services, with a common commitment to quality, safety and customer service. Living in Lancing • July 2010
INSULATION Did you know that over 50% of the heat loss in your home is lost through the walls and roof? Cavity wall and loft insulation, therefore, is a fantastic way to significantly reduce the amount of energy required to heat your home and reduce your fuel bills. Typically, the savings in your heating bill from having cavity wall insulation and a fully insulated loft could be over £250 per year. Just as important is the fact that cavity wall/loft insulation allows your house to also remain cooler in the summer.
CAVITY WALL INSULATION If your home was built from between 1920 through 1980, the chances are that its external walls are made of two layers with a small gap or ‘cavity’ between them. This means they are ‘cavity walls’. To insulate your cavity walls, the installer drills small holes (around 22mm in size) at specific intervals of around the outside of your home. Then with specially designed equipment, the insulation is then blown into the cavity. Once all the insulation is in, the installer fills the holes in the brickwork with matching mortar so you’ll barely notice them. All insulation fitters are trained by the manufacturers of the materials to ensure compliance with the latest technical specifications as defined by the British Board of Agrement and all cavity wall jobs are guaranteed for 25 years.
LOFT INSULATION According to current Building Regulations, the recommended depth for loft insulation is now 270mm (10 inches) which means that in addition to those homes with no insulation,
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there are many homes which have a thin layer of insulation which should be topped up, the water tanks and pipe work should also be insulated to meet current standards. There has never been as good a time to invest in cavity wall/loft insulation as now. Full or partial grants are available to all homeowners which means that for those householders who do not qualify for a full grant the cost to undertake either cavity or loft insulation could be as little as £199. Advice about the availability of grants is available from Quake customer service department or from any of its surveyors. As with all of our services, Quake provides a free, no obligation survey and quotation for your property.
SOLAR HOT WATER Solar heating can save you 40% on your hot water heating costs per
annum and add significant value to your home. All Quake systems are compatible with all conventional heating systems for domestic applications. A solar hot water system uses the Sun’s free energy to heat domestic water for your household requirements, saving fuel, money and carbon dioxide emissions. A solar hot water system comprises two parts – solar thermal panels, called collectors, and a hot water cylinder. The solar thermal panels collect heat from the sun and use it to warm water which is stored in the hot water cylinder. Ask Quake about the availability of grant funding for your solar thermal system. For a free technical no obligation quotation, please call freephone on 0800 085 1316, email us at advice@quakeenergy.co.uk, or simply visit www.quakeenergy.co.uk
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Modern living, the stress response and yoga I
n our ever increasingly hectic world of activity and busyness, “stress” has become a buzz word that most people can identify with. If you cast your mind back to a stressful time, such as being on the receiving end of some bad news, taking your driving test or worrying over finances then you can probably remember the symptoms associated with that situation – a dry mouth, racing heart, sweaty palms, goose-flesh or maybe an enhanced sense of alertness. Our body has cleverly been designed to cope with stressors by preparing to fight or flee from any potential physical threat. Think about a cave man encountering a wild animal – the stress response is switched on and his body reacts to deal with the threatening situation by shunting blood flow away from organs that are not required for immediate survival (such as digestion) and redirecting it towards the major muscles preparing the body for the ‘emergency’. This is known as the ‘fight or flight’ response and is regulated by a branch of our autonomic nervous system called the sympathetic nervous system. The problem (or benefit depending on how you look at it!) is that nowadays we rarely come up against a sabre tooth tiger and our sources of stress are far more likely to be of a psychological or emotional nature rather than physical. Being stuck in traffic, opening a bank statement or rowing with a partner are far more likely to be sources of stress we encounter on a daily basis, yet our body still perceives these as immediate ‘emergencies’ and the same stress response is triggered. The flip side of the autonomic nervous system switch is known as the parasympathetic nervous system. This relaxation response works antagonistically to the sympathetic system and is responsible for helping the body to reverse the process of the stress response and can be thought of as governing the rest, digest and detoxify potential in the body. If our sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) is stimulated over long periods without the parasympathetic (rest, digest and detoxify) being allowed to work antagonistically then we are increasing our risk of suffering a whole host of symptoms associated with stress including feelings of anxiety, exhaustion, overwhelm, cravings for ‘quick fix’ energisers or pick-meups such as caffeine, sugar, cigarettes or alcohol, disrupted digestion or IBS type symptoms, lowered libido and altered mood — to name a few!
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Most people’s sympathetic nervous system is working overtime in today’s ever increasingly stressful world with the parasympathetic only being allowed to come to the rescue when we are sleeping! Chronic stress over time also puts us at increased risk for more serious health conditions such as raised blood pressure and associated heart conditions, digestive problems including ulcers and colitis and increased incidence of viruses and infections due to compromised immunity.
So what can we do to assist our mind and body to relax? Pursuing any form of relaxation such as sitting down with a good book, listening to music, walking out in the fresh air or receiving a massage can all assist with inducing a parasympathetic response. However, the deeper forms of relaxation such as the practice of yoga can have powerful, therapeutic qualities giving our body the rest it needs to relax and rejuvenate. By combining asana (posture work), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation we are helping to rebalance our nervous system and counteract the negative effects that stress can potentially have on our mind, body and spirit. The root causes of stress are as individual and unique as different people’s personalities and what causes stress for one person may not cause stress for another. Mindfulness and deep relaxation through the practice of yoga can not only provide us with a space to recognise what is causing us stress but also teach us to respond in a different way with the potential to improve our resilience to stress, enhance our sense of well-being and act preventively against the longer-term risks associated with the stress response of modern living.
Rebecca Wilson is a yoga teacher and trainee nutritional therapist teaching classes, workshops and private tuition in the local area. Yoga classes run in Shoreham on Tuesday 11.15am – 12.30pm at the Pond Centre. Please see www.youryoga.org.uk for more information. Living in Lancing • July 2010
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Brick making in Lancing
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he Romans introduced brick making into Britain. Their Sussex fortifications and villas were built with bricks and tiles they made in the region Once they had gone however it was not until the 15th century that brick making again became important in Sussex. In those days bricks were only used for building castles and other grand constructions. The bricks for these kinds of buildings tended to be moulded and burned near to the site where they were needed. It was not until the 1800s that brick making became significant as an industry in Lancing and Sompting. At this time the expansion of Britain’s towns and the growing needs of the industrial revolution meant that many more buildings, from factories to homes were needed throughout the country. Now nearly every parish in Sussex had at least one brick maker’s yard. The raw materials of brick making are clay and sand, and these were readily available in Sussex. In Sompting and Lancing the alluvial clay of the Adur valley was used to make the bricks. These were then either burned in open clamps or in enclosed kilns, both initially heated by wood fires. Brick maker’s yards were at this time generally quite small and labour intensive. In towns, brewers or publicans were often involved in the trade and it was not unusual to find a brickyard operating right alongside a local public house. In Sompting, in the nineteenth century, Francis Kelly advertised from 1845-55 as a brick maker and beer seller. Mr Steele, the landlord of The Three Horseshoes in Lancing was running a brickyard next door to the public house in the early nineteenth century. Sometimes the neighbouring brickfield even influenced the name of the pub, such as the Half Brick pub, open until recently, on the seafront at East Worthing. In the 1750s, the rapid growth of Brighton as a seaside resort was partly responsible for the rise in the number of brickyards on the South Coast. The demand for elegant town houses by those tempted by the sea’s supposed health-giving properties kept many a brickfield and kiln busy. Unlike the brickyards further inland, those of Lancing and Sompting did not have a ready supply of nearby timber to fuel their kilns, as forests on the coastal strip were already in short supply. The answer was to switch to coal to fire both kilns and open clamps, as coal could be shipped along the coast and landed on the beaches. Thus brickworks were often situated near the coast. 16
Shoreham harbour was also crucial to the brick makers trade as bricks are heavy and bulky to transport for any distance. Brickworks in Lancing, Worthing and further west shipped their products along the coast to Brighton, landing them in the harbour or sometimes directly onto the beaches. Later, brick makers, John Eade Butt of Littlehampton had a depot at Shoreham Harbour’s Baltic Wharf. To reach other, inland towns, the London, Brighton & South Coast railway carried bricks in long wagon trains. Again, with the advent of the railways, many brickyards were built close the railway stations. Stations, signal boxes and other railway buildings were also a prime user of bricks in the nineteenth century. Later, coke from gas fired power stations, as well as cinders collected from domestic coal fires were also used by the brick makers as fuel. Examples of brick works in this area included a brick kiln near Lancing College Chapel. This was in operation from1868 when the chapel was being built to supply bricks for its construction. It was operated by one of the sons of college founder Nathaniel Woodard. Half a million bricks were needed to build the chapel. The Nevill and Steele brickyard in South Lancing was run alongside The Three Horseshoes public house at the southern end of South Street. Conveniently situated for transport of its bricks by sea, it made white bricks, kiln bricks, clamp bricks and tiles. In 1804 the Nevill/Steele partnership was dissolved and John Loader and William Sweetingham took it over as a going concern in 1805. The brickyard had to be sold in 1810 however to pay off Sweetingham’s creditors. Another Brickfield was sited on the south side of Penhill Road, and run by James Sherlock from 1874 to 1887. It was known to exist from 1874, but had been abandoned by 1900. Its peak production rate was 30,000 bricks per week. By 1882 there were two brickworks on the south side of Ham Lane, a street that at that time existed just south of Lancing station. Both of these were closed by the 1930s. John Bartlett advertised as operating from this area from 1882 to 1899, and various members of the Gammans family were mentioned as running a brick works here from 1882 to 1938. Charles R. Gammans also had brick-making interests in Shoreham and Rustington around 1915 and J.W. Gammans had a brick distribution depot in Shoreham in 1933. There was a further brick works at Ingleside in South Lancing from the 1890s that survived into the early 20th century. Frederick Young advertised from the site as a market gardener and brick maker from 1895 to 1907. Brick making was vulnerable to fluctuations in house building as demand rose and fell. This was caused not only by economic conditions, but in the early 20th century, the two World Wars had a big impact on the trade. During both wars brick making all but ceased. The reduction in available manpower after the Second World War meant that the small, labour-heavy local brickyards were no longer economical as employment costs rose. While the larger scale industrial brick works prospered and continued to trade, the small local ones disappeared permanently from Lancing and Sompting. Living in Lancing • July 2010
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What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in July General
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Fridays - Lancing Country Market
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Cakes ! Preserves! Vegetables! Plants! All homemade produces and on sale at the Lancing Country Market every Friday from 9.45am to 11.15am. Eggs and crafts and fruit in season. Meet your friends for coffee at the Lancing Parish Hall and benefit from reasonably priced goods from the local area.
Tuesdays - Weekly Table Sale Held every Tuesday mornings 9.30 -12pm at the Lancing Parish Hall. Come along to see a variety of things on sale – books, jewellery, bric-abrac, homemade organic soaps. Refreshments also available so come along and see!
Wednesdays – Shoreham Centre Indoor / Outdoor Market 9am – 12.30ish. With Coffee Shop, Refreshments and Car Parking. For more info please call (01273) 454686 or visit www.shorehamcentre.co.uk
SOMPTING UNITED REFORM CHURCH Fridays – 50+ Club Sompting United Reform Church, Cokeham Road, Sompting. Come along to the 50+ club every Friday at 2.15. On the first Saturday if every month come and join us for our coffee pot 10.30am-12 noon.
Toddlers Group Toddlers Group 9.15 -11.15. £1 per family. Contact Hazel for further details on 01903 755122
Month Antiques Fair The first Thursday of every month 8am-12.30pm at the Lancing Parish Hall. Come along to this new and exciting evenrt and see what’s on offer! Cakes, Jewellery, Antiques, Cards, Collectibles, bric-a-brac, post cards. Refreshments available. Ample free parking. Stalls £8, 6ft table and chairs provided. For more information call Frank on 01273 700988.
Thursdays - Lancing Partially Sighted and Blind Self Help Group We would welcome new members. The clubs meets every Thursday 10.00am to 2.30pm, for refreshments entertainment and general chit chat. Transport to and from the club and lunch can be arranged.
Coffee Craft `N’ Friendship Coffee Craft `N’ Friendship has been set up for the people of Sompting and Surround areas. We meet at Sompting Primary School, White Styles Road, Sompting every forthnight. Please contact Pat on 01903 532608 for future dates. Bring your own ‘craft’ along to do or just come for the coffee, cake and a bit of chat. We have ‘clothes swapshops’ , the occasional guest speaker, picnics and demos. We go out to gardens, car boots and more, inshort, we are just friends. We are relaxed friendly group, welcoming all ages. We offer lift for people coming alone for the first time.
Thursday 31st August: The Lancing & Sompting Lions Club They are holding their inaugural Fun Flower and Vegetable Show in tandem with the Tallest Sunflower Competition –there will be something to interest adults and children alike. The Show is on Saturday July 31st at Lancing Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing and will open to the public at 2pm. The next Blood Donor sessions will be on Tuesday 27th July 2010 contact 0845 7711711 2.00 - 4.30 and 5.30 - 8.00 at the Parish Hall
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Most Mondays from 8pm. Membership £20 pa. 17 year olds and above welcome. The Barn Theatre, Southwick Community Centre. (The Young Wick Players (12 – 17 year olds) meet Weds 7.30pm – 9.30pm in Southwick Community Centre). For more info contact Betty Dawes on (01273) 594052.
Events Sunday 1st July: Worthing Rotary Carnival Procession
This year’s event is taking place on Sunday 1st August, moving from its usual August Bank Holiday Monday as in previous years, so that it becomes part of the new combined Worthing Festival & Carnival celebrations stretching over three consecutive weekend. The Rotary Carnival Procession starts from Grand Avenue, Worthing at about 1.30 pm and arrives in Steyne Gardens on the seafront around 2.30 pm. From 12.30pm - 5pm in Steyne Gardens there will be displays, live acts on stage, music, stalls, children’s attractions, refreshments and the last day of Stevens’ Funfair along the seaside promenade. Family fun for all admission free but there’s a purely voluntary collection for good causes supported by Rotary, so please give generously. All events free except for the children’s rides, funfair and refreshments.
Sat 10th July 2010:The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, Worthing Open from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Entry £2 adults, children FREE.
A fun fete for all the family, Open Day provides an action-packed afternoon of entertainment including the Band of the Royal Logistics Corps, Millers Ark Farm, Punch & Judy, Military vehicles and plenty more. There will be a wide variety of stalls, food and bar available. For advance tickets or to enter our Grand Prize Draw contact Tanya on 01903 218444. Prizes include: VIP weekend for 2 at Shoreham Air Show, Experience package for all the family (4x4 drive, and family tickets to Sussex attractions), Luxury weekend for 2 in Brighton, Pamper Package worth £250, and Christmas London theatre package for 2. Draw takes place at Open Day 4pm on Sat 10th July 2010
Thurs 15th July – Sun 1st August 2010: Worthing Festival & Worthing Carnival Combine
This year the Worthing Festival, organised by the Worthing Lions, and the Worthing Carnival, organised by the Worthing Rotary Club, have combined together and with the Splash FM Garden Party and KaraOrche - World’s 1st Live-Orchestra Karaoke will provide a series of action packed, fun-filled, family events stretching over three consecutive weekends! Included are the Stevens Fun Fair, American Rod & Custom Show, Fireworks Display, Fire Station Open Day, Vintage Bus Rally, Seafront Market and much more.
Thurs 15th July to Sun1st Aug 2010: Stevens Fun Fair
They will be providing fun and excitement for all ages with their fairground rides situated along the promenade from Thur 15th July to Sun 1st August, inclusive.
Fri 16th & Sat 17th July:The Splash FM Garden Party
Join us in Steyne Gardens on Friday 16th July 2010 for a stunning tribute to the legendary stars of Tamla Motown plus a pulsating selection of classic Disco hits from the 70’s and 80’s. On Saturday Splash FM pays tribute to three of the biggest names in Pop. Girls Aloud, Take That and the King of Pop, Michael
Sunday 18th July : KaraOrche - The World’s 1st Live Orchestra Karaoke!
7:30pm to 10:30pm Be part of the world’s first ever live-orchestra karaoke event - happening here in Worthing! 4Below has teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra to bring you KaraOrche - imagine over three thousand people in a seafront park – singing the classics of karaoke,
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following the words on giant screens but instead of the usual backing track, there’s a live 32-piece orchestra! It is a ticketed event, but if you buy a Combi-ticket for the Splash FM Garden Party 2010, you will receive a free ticket to KaraOrche. Limited tickets are also available through 4Below. Ring 01903 202767 for more details
Sunday 25 July 2010: American Rod & Custom Car Show
This year is the 25th anniversary of Worthing’s American Rod & Custom Show, held at Steyne Gardens, Worthing as part of the Worthing Festival & Carnival.Not only does the show includes lots of American, Rod & Custom cars to view, but there’s also live music all day including a performance from the Bon jovi tribute band - Bad Medicine, fresh from national tour. Plus plenty of trade stalls and entry is completely free!
Sunday 25th July 2010. Worthing Seafront Bus Rally & Running Day
Once again on the last Sunday in July, in conjunction with the Worthing sea front Festival, the popular Worthing Seafront Bus Gathering and Running Day will take place between noon & 5.00pm. Buses from Sussex and the Home Counties as well as further afield will be present to interest and delight enthusiasts and visitors; the traditional free bus services to places in the Worthing area will also be running again. Worthing Seafront Bus Rally 210 - VEHICLE ENTRIES, TRADE AND SOCIETY STANDS:If you would like to take part by bringing a bus or coach to the rally, and even running it on one of our free services, or you wish to bring your Society/ Club sales and publicity stand, or if you are a trader selling transport products (books/models etc) then please visit: Worthing Seafront Bus Rally
Courses, Clubs and Workshops The Leconfield Project
We are situated in Lancing and the project aims to bring together the local community, working in partnership with othe voluntary organizations and statutory agencies, to establish a community centre and to organise educational and recreational activities in order to reduce anti-social behaviour and to improve the quality of life for local residents. For more information contact Trevor Crowter (Chair): Leconfield _projects@yahoo.co.uk, Laura Moore (Secretary): 01903 763842 or visit :www.leconfield.bn15.net
Lancing and Sompting Lions Club
The Friends of Lancing Ring
All are welcome! Join us for our task days, we meet on the third Sunday of every month at 10am at the Mill road car Park. Subscription £2. Call Sue Crowhurst on 01903 762769.
Lancing Art Club
We meet every|Tuesday from 7-9pm at the Lancing Parish Hall. There are monthly demonstrations or workshops. Call Mrs P Smart on 01903 521025.
Lancing Manor Cricket Club:
We play in the West Sussex League every Sunday throughout the summer – from May- September. We also have friendly games on Sundays at the start of the Seaon in April and at the end of the season all through September. We also play occasional games on Sundays during the league season, depending on demand! During the league season we meet at Lancing Manor at 1pm for home games, or 12-12.30pm for away games. For more information call Nick Brown, Club Secretary on07799417721 or visit: www.lancingmanor.co.uk
Lancing Eagles
We are a local running club and meet on a Wednesday evening at 6.30pm at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre ( Impulkse Leisure Centre)> The club is affiliated to West Sussexfun run league. We run an annual fun run on 11 october from lancing manor. Contact David Clubb on 01273 445946/07872 633793 or email: davidclubb@sky.com
Lancing W1
We meet on the second Wednesday of every month (except in August) at 2.30pm in the Jubilee Hall at Lancing Parish Hall. Visitors always welcome. Call Hillary on 01903 754762 or Joan on 01903 751615.
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship – Lancing Group We meet on the first Tuesdat of every month at the Lancing Methodist Church Hall in the Chester Avenue at 2pm. All are welcome. Call Gordon on 01903 763089.
Lancing and Sompting Winemakers
We meet every third Tuesday at Sompting Village Hall at 7.30pm. New Members are welcome! Call Betty Kewell on 01903 266353.
Phoenix Afternoon Art Club
A fundraising organisation for local, national and international charities. We meet on the first Monday of every month at the Lions Community Hall in Roberts Road and on the third Monday to have a social. New Members are always welcome. Call Sandy on 01903 766257.
We are small friendly group who meet every Tuesday in the Lions Hall, Roberts Road, Lancing from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. For more information please call Pam on 01903 750992.
Adur East Lions Club
Meets Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm & Thursdays 2pm – 4pm. Room 8, Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham. Membership £35 per annum. For more info please visit http://aartc.webs.com
The local Adur East Group, which covers Southwick and Shoreham area, meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December), at the Royal George Pub and Restaurant., Holmbush Roundabout, Shoreham-by-Sea., at 8pm. New members are always welcome. Call David or Elaine on 01273 591376
Lancing District NSPCC: Every Child matters!
We are a dedicated committed with many years service to the charity. We try to organize a fund raising event each month except August. This includes flag day, house to house, jumble sales,coffee mornings, tea afternoons, ( quiz evenings and auction fashion show and beauty evenings are also possibilites). For further information please call 01903 761943 or 01903 762716. Any one of us would be please to tell you more.
Lancing Flower Club
We meet from March to September( excluding August), on the third Monday of the month at 2.30pm in the Lancing pArish Hall and the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at sompting Community Centre. Membership is £16 per year and you may pay a small entrance fee. New members weolcome. CallHelen Taylor on 01903 207255
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Adur Art Club
Arts and Crafts, ICT, Health & Well-being, Languages, Maths, English & ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages)
West Sussex Adult & Community Learning Service runs a wide range of courses in the local area. Using the excellent facilities at Southwick Community Centre, Shoreham Academy and local libraries there really is a learning opportunity on your doorstep! For further information please contact 01273 598811 or pick up a brochure from your local library.
Sports and Leisure Worthing Speakers Club – Public Speaking Made Fun.
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at The Charles Dickens Pub, 56 Heene Road, Worthing, BN11 3RG. Arrive for: 715pm, Start: 7:30pm, Finish 9:30pm. Everyone very welcome. For more information please contact Meg Heyworth on (01323) 872487, meg@ heyworth.co.uk or visit www.worthingspeakers.org.uk
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What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in July Adur Valley Bridge Clubs- Shoreham
EBU Affiliated Duplicate Bridge Club. Very friendly. Visitors welcome. No partner required. The Hall of the Church of The Good Shepherd, Shoreham Beach. Tuesday afternoons at 1.30pm. For more information contact Bob & Kathy Whiting on (01403) 711707, Email: adur.bridge@ btinternet.com, www.adurbridge.org.uk
Adur East Lions club
Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at the Royal George Public House, Holmbush Roundabout, Shoreham. 8pm. All welcome.
Adur Petanque Club (Boules)
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7pm and Sunday mornings from 10.30am at Lancing Manor Park (next to the Impulse Leisure Centre). New members welcome. Come and Try. For further information please call (01903) 776387 or visit www.adurpetanque.co.uk
Adur Book Club for the over 60s
Meetings are at Shoreham Library on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10am – 11.30. All books are supplied free by West Sussex Library Service. Large print and audio versions available. Cost £2.50 per session. Call Pam Simons on (01273) 441571 for more details.
Health and Support Groups Cardiac Rehab Support
Exercise classes supervised by qualified instructors are held every Wednesday and Friday 11.15 - 12.15 and Tai Chi classes every Monday 3 - 4 pm at Shoreham Free Church Hall, Buckingham Road. Exercise classes also at Southlands Hospital, Cardiac Rehab Unit, Cedar Ward Wednesdays 2.30 - 3.30 pm and Fridays 2-3pm Carers welcome. £3 per session (£5 per couple). Just turn up or ring (01273) 455239 for more details. www. cardiacrehabsupport.org.uk
Adur Stroke Group
Fridays at Marsh House Park Lane Southwick from 2 - 4pm. Any person who has been affected by a stroke (and their carer if necessary) is welcome. Social events are arranged with the occasional trip. Transport is restricted but can possibly be arranged in certain circumstances. Applications can only be accepted from persons living in the Adur area. Further details or enquiries should be made to the Secretary (Stan Ford) on 01273-453760.
Babies and Toddlers Penhill Toddler Group
We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12.30 – 2.30pm during term time, at the Guide Hall, 5 Penhill Road, Lancing,.. Cost is £1.30 per child, with additional children 60p extra. We provide a range of activities and resourse to little ones amused, including playdough, rides on cars, drawing, puzzles, baby toys, train set etc and have access to an outside play area in good weather. Free refreshments for the parents , carers and children. Regular Table sales and other fundraising activities also take place.
St James Toddlers Group
We meet every Monday in Term time from 1.30pm-3pm at St James Church Hall, Mill Road, Lancing. It costs £1 per family, which includes refreshments and a craft session. Call Joan on 01903 762652
Lancing Children and Family Centre
We are based at 42 North Road, Lancing, BN15 9AB. We have lots of exciting and useful groups running at thte centre. Please phone Richard Bailey:01903 276897 for more details.
Youth Activities & Events Lancing Youth Centre
Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HA, Tel:01903 754901. Email: Lancing.youth. centre@west sussex.gov.uk.
Mondays: Open Clubnight for 13-18 years olds.
Safe, comfortable environment and wide variety of activites. 7pm-9pm
Tuesdays: ASP Interact Clubnight
Session with Adur Special Needs Project for ASP members and those young people 13-18 that wich to volunteer as Helper Partners – 6.308.15pm
Wednesdays: Young Parents Group
Session for pre/post natal young parents up to 23 years of age – 11am1.00pm
Junior Club
Clubnight for 8-1 year olds – 6.15 – 7.45pm Thursdays: Open Clubnight for 13-18 year olds. Safe, comfortable environment and wide variety of activites. 7pm – 9.30pm
Fridays: Friday Football
Informal football session on outdoor courts at Lancing Leisur Centre. 7pm-9pm.
Streetdance session
Session in Dance Studio at Lancing Leisure Centre – 8.15 – 9.15pm
Sunday School at St James’s
During term time our Sunday school meets in the Church Hall, Mill road at 9.45am. Our children explore the Christian Fatih ina creative way before joining the congregation at the Parish Eucharist. Just come along - mums and dads welcome. On the third Sunday of the month children, family and friends are invited to the all worship of the family Eucharist at 10am. Ring the Church office weekdays 9am-11am on 01903 750286. If any of the details listed here are incorrect or your club or event isn’t included and you would like it to be please email ang@livinginlancing. com with details.
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