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Editor’s comment

Hello and welcome to the March edition of the Living in Lancing.

We have some fantastic articles on what is happening both locally in the Lancing and Sompting area as well as in Worthing. We hope you enjoy reading recent developments that Adur Council have planned.

Read about what you can be doing this month in your garden as we prepare for spring.

This is a fantastic time to see the first crocuses, daffodils. Infact, I noticed that the Rhododendrons I planted just before winter have some brand new leaf buds. This is great especially when I thought they were dead. So there is still hope for my garden to be a washed with colourful blooms this coming spring and summer.

Last month Judy wrote a fabulous article on Lancing Theatre. I had a lovely gentleman call me and tell me how he worked there as a young man in the projector room. A truly wonderful insight into cinema of the past!

On that note, have a great month and “Happy Mothers Day”. Thank you for sending your information and we look forward to hearing from you for the April Edition.

Warm Regards, Angela

Inside this issue Worthing to get a New Sand Court ...................................... 4 Calling Entertainers and performers ..................................... 4 Shuffleboard evenings ................................................................. 4 New Shoots .......................................................................................6 Neighbourhood Policing ............................................................. 8 Great new services for new businesses .............................13

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A Sweet Toned Storyteller .......................................................14 Wildlife Helpers for Schools ....................................................16 Local Artists Wanted ..................................................................16 Lancing Ring .....................................................................................18 What is March all about ............................................................20 What’s on.................................................................................. 22-25 EDITORIAL: Angela McEnery, tel: 01273 452065 E-mail: ang@livinginlancing.com AD SALES: Nigel McEnery, tel: 01273 452065 E-mail: nigel@livinginlancing.com LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS: E-mail: ang@livinginlancing.com ADDRESS: Living in Lancing P.O Box 2163, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 9DR Production: The Magazine Production Company, E-mail: deancook@magazineproduction.com Cover photo: Sylvia Lemoniates Printing: Uckifield Press.

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Worthing to get a new sand court W

orthing’s beach buzz is set to score an ace with a new sand court thanks to a £32,500 grant from Sport England via Volleyball England and £17,000 from Worthing Borough Council. This new addition to Worthing’s seaside attractions will replace the disused tennis court at Beach House Grounds. Sussex civil engineering firm Landbuild Ltd have been awarded the contract to build the sand court.

Adur and Worthing councils’ regeneration team successfully applied for the money to build the multi sport sand court. The bid was successful because it met the Sport England campaign criteria to encourage more people to play sport. The new sand court will be ready for summer 2011.

The council is continuing its commitment to regenerate the seafront, as set out in the seafront strategy and masterplan.

Cabinet member for regeneration, Bryan Turner said: “The

Calling entertainers and performers A

dur Festival organisers are calling on entertainers, performers and anyone who plans to organise events and gigs for this year’s festival to let them know.

This festival takes place from Friday 3rd to Sunday 19th June 2011 and planning for the fabulous fortnight is getting underway.

Organisers want to ensure the festival guide listing for all events is printed and sent out in good time.

Adur and Worthing’s cultural projects officer, Pamela Driscoll, said: “We will be asking for the full details of your event later but at the moment we would like you to let us know if you are intending to put something on.”

“You can email info@ adurfestival.com or phone 01273 263274 if you need any help or information.

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addition of the sand court is really going to add to Worthing’s attractions. For sand sport players this is going to be a great asset which will act as a magnet and attract many new players.”

Working closely with council on the project is Sussex Volleyball Association and Stefan Sykes, who runs the Coast café on Worthing’s seafront. Stefan will manage the court once it’s up and running. He said: “I’m delighted this has come off; it is such a fine example of how well people can work together when great opportunities arise. We at Coast were pushing for sand courts on the old tennis court and Dani, who works with us, plays with the local volleyball club.”

The sand court will be used for several other sports as well as volleyball, these include sand soccer and rugby. Speaking on behalf of Sussex Volleyball Association a delighted Freda Bussey said: “This is excellent news for Volleyball enthusiasts and clubs. Having our own sand court will make such a difference to all the volleyball clubs in the area, and we have several stretching from Adur to Durrington. At the moment we have to travel to Brighton to use theirs so this will give us a tremendous boost.”

Shuffleboard Evenings

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here will be a shuffleboard evening on Saturday March 5th in aid of The Big Smile. This project is supported by the Lions Club and provides health and education facilities in The Gambia. The event is at the Lions Hall, Roberts Road, Lancing and starts at 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets are £6 and include a Ploughmans Supper. Teams of 3 can play and no experience is necessary as help is given. The Hall, recently refurbished, can accomodate wheelchair and disabled people. Shuffleboard is not suitable for really young children. Licensed bar. For further information and to book a place call Sandy Redhead on 01903 766 257.

The Lions hold shuffleboard evenings usually on the first Saturday of the month between March and October in support of local charities and organisations who bring their supporters for an evening of fun and fundraising.

Helpers are warmly welcomed as are new players, if you or anybody you know want to join the team please come along to an event and chat with one of the Club members; a variety of other interesting events are held during the year and helpers are always welcome.

OPEn PUBLIC MEEtInG Lancing & Sompting Lions Club are pleased to invite you to an open public meeting to be held at the Lions Hall, Roberts Road, Lancing on Monday May 9th at 7.30pm for 8pm start. Members of the Lions Club will be speaking about the various aspects of Lionism in the modern world and their varying roles, welfare, fundraising, membership and so on. Refreshments and a bar will be available.

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New shoots I

’ve just sat down to write this after a wonderful sunny day, having visited a garden carpeted with crocuses popping their heads up.

Hopefully by the time you read this, it will be the turn of the daffodils to start showing themselves. Spring is definitely getting under way.

This always seems to be a time of year when the days go by so quickly and if you don’t keep on top of jobs in the garden, you miss an opportunity to get certain things done and have to wait a whole year to do them. This is especially true with vegetables.

One of my favourite things is planting up seeds. It’s great to spend a bit of time planting them up and then seeing the new shoots breaking through. It always seems to be a Sunday afternoon activity that I do with my children and they love it. It’s a good way for them to learn and get involved with the garden and food. I always use a range of seed plug trays as it keeps each plant individual and makes planting them on a lot easier.

Make sure you give all your old trays a good clean before use and only use new compost to grow them in. You can always use a range of containers to sow them in, even used toilet roll holders make a good alternative to buying them. Another alternative is to use lengths of guttering as rows of seedlings can be easily slid into position from them when the time comes to plant them out. Always try to use fresh seeds that are in date, whether they are shop bought 6

or your own that you collected from last year, follow the planting instructions and don’t forget to label them! If you’ve never done it before give it a go, it’s really worth it.

If you’ve got space in the greenhouse you could try something a little different by planting up hanging baskets, or any other container with strawberry plants.

If you choose an early variety they should give you a nice early crop in time for the first week of Wimbledon. You can also get ahead of the game by planting other crops in pots in the greenhouse. That way you will have summer vegetables just a few weeks earlier than normal.

Around the garden there is still pruning to do with later flowering shrubs such as buddleia and certain hydrangeas and clematis. Don’t be tempted to cut down the foliage of any spring bulbs that are starting to die back. They take the nutrients back down into the bulb ready for next year. It’s also worth sprinkling some fertiliser around them to give them a boost ready for next year as well. Just remember that we are nowhere near past the frosts, so don’t be in a hurry to remove frost protection from plants or plant out anything to early. It can all be killed off in one night’s sharp frost.

Another familiar sound at this time of year is the lawnmower running up and down the lawn. Remember to start off with a high setting on the lawn and make sure you have a sharp blade on

the mower. If the ground is still too wet for the first mow, get the rest of the lawn looking good and sort out the edges, to make the mowing easier and to keep the lawn looking really sharp.

Whatever you do in the garden it’s just a great excuse to get outside and make the most of the warmer lighter days after the long dark winter. So get out and enjoy it!

Mark Oakley, Any Garden.

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Neighbourhood Policing T

his month you may see a change in your local Police Community Support Officer.

Due to changes on the neighbourhood Policing Team there has been a move around of where some of the officers work. For those of you who are on the Community Messaging System you may already be aware of this.

Below is the list of Wards with the relevant Pcso who covers that ward.

Peverel Ward & Cokeham Ward –Pcso Martin Ferris; Manor Ward – Pcso Stuart Metcalfe; Churchill Ward & Elms Ward – Pcso Joy Butterly; Mash Barn Ward – Pcso Sally Carman; Widewater Ward – Pcso Vanessa Tiller.

Those Pcso’s are supported by Police Officers , There has been a recent spate of damage to vehicles in Adur.

Please remember when parking your vehicle ,if you are able to ,push your wing mirrors in out of the way & ensure you have a locking petrol cap.

This will help in avoiding damage being done to the vehicles & preventing theft of fuel or anyone putting something in the fuel tank.

For further Crime prevention advice you can contact your local 8

Neighbourhood Policing team at Shoreham Police Station or Lancing Police Station, by visiting Sussex Police Website at http://www.sussex.police. uk/your-neighbourhood Below are dates where you will be able to speak with your local Police Community Support Officer.

Manor Ward St James Church Hall ,Mill Road, Lancing. If you would like join your local Neighbourhood Panel and have your say on local issues that you concerning you please contact PCSO Stuart Metcalfe

Cokeham & Peveral Ward 7:00PM Thursday 7 Apr 2011, White Styles Road Sompting West Sussex, BN15 0BU. If you would like join your local Neighbourhood Panel and have your say on local issues that you concerning you please contact PCSO Martin Ferris.

Churchill Ward 7:00PM Tuesday 15 Mar 2011, Green Room, Lancing Parish Hall, 96 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex., BN15 8AJ. PCSO Joy Butterly representing

Churchill Ward, will be hosting a Neighbourhood Panel meeting.

If you would like join your local Neighbourhood Panel and have your say on local issues that you concerning you please contact PCSO Joy Butterly.

Widewater Ward 7:30PM Tuesday 19 Apr 2011, ‘Green Room,’ Lancing Parish Hall, 96 South Street, Lancing, , BN15 8AJ. PCSO Vanessa Tiller representing Widewater ward, will be hosting a Neighbourhood Panel Meeting. If you would like join your local Neighbourhood Panel and have your say on local issues that you concerning you please contact PCSO Tiller.

Mashbarn Ward 12:00PM Thursday 24th March 2011,Family Centre North Road, Lancing and 6.30pm Monday 4th April 2011. Lancing Tabernacle, North Road, Lancing. PCSO Sally Carman will be at the location to answer neighbourhood issues specific to you. If you would like join your local Neighbourhood Panel and have your say on local issues that you concerning you please contact Pcso Carman Living in Lancing • March 2011

Music Theatre 2000 Present A special concert for Mother’s Day

“With a Smile and A Song” A programme of songs chosen especially for mothers with a sumptuous afternoon cream tea and homemade cakes served in the interval

Compiled and directed by SIMON GRAY Cast includes: Karen Orchin, Becca Watts, Kate Stoner Melodie Hornett, Ben Palmer, Gary Lynn Alex White and Viv Aylward SUNDAY 3rd April at 3.00pm THE BARN THEATRE SOUTHWICK Tickets £19.50 (including afternoon tea) Available from the Barn Theatre Box Office Tel. 01273 597094 Or On line at www.ticketlord.com/barn.htm Visit our website: www.musictheatre2000.com

Great new services for new and budding businesses

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n enterprising Worthing Borough Council and West Sussex County Council have teamed up with Worthing First for Business Enterprise to bring practical support to small businesses and budding entrepreneurs.

Enterprise House, at 40 Ann Street, Worthing, is going to be home to many services geared to help small and new businesses get off the ground and prosper.

The services on offer range from a virtual office and business support package including, mailboxes, hot desking and Wi-Fi access to mentoring, expert advice in finance and marketing.

The Borough Council have contributed £38,000 and the County Council a further £30,000 to get this project off the ground. Worthing First has now appointed a manager, Stephen Robinson, to get the building refurbished and fitted out ready to open in April. Stephen will then play a vital role in 12

establishing Worthing’s first ever business enterprise unit.

This 1500 sq ft business hub expects to help around 100 local businesses improve their chances of survival, together with providing the support and encouragement needed to those budding entrepreneurs.

An economic profile of West Sussex, carried out by the county council in 2008, points out that while Worthing has a high business formation rate it also has the lowest rate of businesses surviving for three years.

Worthing Council cabinet member for regeneration, Bryan Turner said: “We at Worthing Borough Council are delighted to work with Worthing First on this project. This is going to be a huge help to local entrepreneurs and will give their businesses a better chance of surviving the tricky early days.

In time these businesses will grow and make a significant contribution to the Worthing and wider economy.”

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A sweet toned storyteller J

azz singer Alyson Green will be performing with her trio at Shoreham’s Ropetackle Arts Centre on Thursday March 3rd. Green has gained recognition for her sensitive and unique interpretation of some of the great jazz classics. When her 1st CD ‘Secret’ was released, Jazz FM’s Sarah Ward called it “Stunning...

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elusive new songs to make sense for jazz and Alyson has done it with imagination and skill.” Since then Alyson has been touring regularly and reaching a wider fan base selling out several times at such top London venues as Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, The 606 Club, Chelsea, Pizza on the Park, Knightsbridge, as well as various venues around the UK.

Jazz has always played a large part in Alyson’s life. Her father was a professional jazz drummer and her grandmother played saxophone with, amongst others, the BBC Radio big band. She first trained as an actress and singer and appeared in many high profile stage, TV and film productions.

She also toured the UK with Glen Miller’s brother Herb in The Herb Miller Big Band before forming her own quartet.

Alyson launches her 2011 UK tour at Ropetackle’s Jazz Club, where she will be joined by some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians in a programme that promises to contain her own distinctive versions of some of the great jazz standards, showcasing songwriters both new and old, with some great jazz interpretations of the works of Kate Bush, Oasis and Stevie Wonder, through to jazz classics from the likes of George Gershwin - there is something here for all music lovers..

Green’s second album On My Way To You, has gained huge critical acclaim.

It is a mix of re-worked contemporary pop classics in a jazz style as well as some rare jazz gems. Since being played on the radio the album has received a very positive response: “A wonderfully eclectic choice of material again by Green who demonstrates beautifully that rare and unique gift of singing from the heart. Combined with inspired arrangements by Mark Edwards this new CD is a real step-up in this promising artist’s career” Claire Martin – award winning jazz singer and presenter Jazz Line-up Radio 3 “A lovely voice, great musicians and some beautiful sophisticated arrangements. This is a CD to take home and fall in love with” Sarah Ward – Presenter Jazz FM Alyson Green and Her Band at The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Thursday March 3rd. Tickets: £10: 01273 464440 or online: www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk. Doors: 7.45 Show: 8.30pm.

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Wildlife Helpers for Schools S ussex Wildlife Trust is looking for volunteers to lend a helping hand with school children visiting its education centres at Woods Mill (Henfield) and Seven Sisters Country Park (near Seaford).

If you like working with children and are keen to share your enjoyment of the countryside with others then why not consider joining the team.

Regular commitment is

appreciated, but this could be as little as one day each month or as often as four days a week between March and July. You don’t have to be an expert but some knowledge or an interest in wildlife is useful.

However, you do need to enjoy being outside, as most of your time will be spent out-of-doors.

Up to 70 pupils from the same school can visit Woods Mill with the

numbers rising to 100 pupils at Seven Sisters Country Park. During the day, the children are divided into groups for different activities – all based around the national curriculum but with strong wildlife themes.

One of the most popular activities is pond dipping where, under supervision, children are encouraged to dip their nets to reveal newts, water snails, mayfly nymphs and other pond creatures. At Seven Sisters Country Park there is the opportunity for rock pooling - also a firm favourite with youngsters of all ages.

Half day introductory sessions are being held on Wednesday 23 February at Seven Sisters and Tuesday 1 March at Woods Mill. Education volunteering is subject to two satisfactory references and a criminal record check though the CRB. If you are interested and would like further information or to book a place please contact the Volunteer Administrator email: gemmaharding@sussexwt.org.uk or telephone 01273 497562.

Local artists wanted to create new image for Adur Festival 2011

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dur Festival celebrates its 24th birthday this year and organisers are calling on local artists to send in their original ideas for the 2011 festival image.

Cultural projects officer, Pamela Driscoll said: “For the past ten years local artists have produced excellent original work which has caught the atmosphere of Adur Festival and we want to continue this fine tradition.”

“Unfortunately, the festival is not able to pay but we can

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offer publicity for the image which will be acknowledged on the 35,000 festival guides which are distributed throughout the district and beyond and on the Adur Festival website.”

Please send ideas to the Adur Festival at the Civic Centre, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PR, or by email, using a JPG format, to info@adurfestival.com For more information please phone Pamela Driscoll on 01273 263274 or email the above address Living in Lancing • March 2011

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Lancing Ring L

comprising of the ring itself, was once a Romano-British temple, built sometime in the first century AD. In this period of the Roman Empire, the Romans were a civilian, rather than military presence in Southern England. Villas were being constructed across the region, including the one at Fishbourne and the new town of Chichester was established on the site of a previous military settlement. The temple at Lancing Ring faced east and had a portico or covered entrance, supported on pillars that measured around 46 feet square. The inner room was around 22 feet square. The temple was brick-paved and had walls that were three feet thick. They would have been constructed of local flint that was then plastered and painted red. From artefacts found in the surrounding area it is known that the temple remained in use until the 3rd century AD. Around the temple site were several Roman graves.

After the Romans left Britain, in the year 400AD, a Saxon Chieftain named Aelle and his three sons landed on the coast. The Saxons fought battles with the Romano-British at Slonk Hill and were believed to have made sacrifices to the God Thor at Thunder’s Barrow, though Christianity was soon to be their religion. Aelle’s son Wlcencing established a settlement on the site of what is now North Lancing, and gives his name to the town today.

The clump of trees that form Lancing Ring, have a more recent history. It is believed that original beech trees were first established on the site at some point in the late eighteenth century when the Lloyd family, who had acquired the Manor Of Hoe Court in 1736, had Lancing Manor House constructed on the slope below Lancing Ring in 1800. The dewpond was dug around the same period in order for cattle to graze on the Downs.

Although the impressive house that was Lancing Manor was demolished in 1972 and the sports centre built on the site, upon taking the path up to Lancing Ring, the atmosphere of this ancient site that has been important to mankind for many thousands of years can still be felt.

Judy Upton

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ancing Ring is a well-loved local beauty spot with views across the surrounding towns, countryside and sea. Peaceful though it seems today, it is a site that has been important to our ancestors for thousands of years.

The track alongside Lancing Ring is believed to be of Neolithic origin, which means it could date from any time between 4000 and 2000 BC. It would have formed a branch of a track running from Beachy Head in the east, via Cissbury and Chanctonbury Rings towards Hampshire and Salisbury Plain.

The earliest archaeological remains to be found in the area date from a much earlier time. An axe handle, from 200,000 to 100,000 years ago was discovered east of Lancing College chapel. It is what is known as an Acheulian tool, named after the area of France where similar artefacts were first discovered. It would have formed part of a tearshaped hand-axe, which had been carefully shaped with a hard hammer-stone, chipping flakes off of each side until a sharp blade was achieved. Tools were often made in one location, in a kind of primitive workshop area, by a number of individuals skilled in their production. The flints were obtained by mining in the chalk of the Downs, originally with implements made of bone. These workmen were not Homo sapiens like us but either Homo Heidelbergensis or Neanderthals, two earlier species with stockier builds and prominent brow bones. At this time Britain was still in the grips of an ice age and these near-relatives were better equipped to deal with the colder climate.

Other historic remains to be found in the area around Lancing Ring, include some Bronze Age flint scrapers, dating from between 2000 – 500 BC. The Bronze Age was followed by the Iron Age and the remains of a shrine from the later part of this period was discovered at Lancing Ring in 1828.

Shrines of this nature have often been discovered inside Iron Age fortifications, so it is possible that Lancing Ring was at this time a defended site as well as fulfilling a sacred function.

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What is March all about?

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arch is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, and one of the seven months which are 31 days long. March in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of September in the Northern Hemisphere.

In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological spring is 1 March. In the Southern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological autumn is 1 March.

The name of March comes from ancient Rome, when March was the first month of the year and named Martius after Mars, the Roman god of war. In Rome, where the climate is Mediterranean, March was the first month of spring, a logical point for the beginning of the year as well as the start of the military campaign season. January became the first month of the calendar year either under King Numa Pompilius (c. 713 BC) or under the Decemvirs about 450 BC (Roman writers differ).

The numbered year began on March 1 in Russia until the end of the 15th century. Great Britain and its colonies continued to use March 25 until 1752, which was when they ultimately adopted the Gregorian calendar. Many other cultures and religions still celebrate the beginning of the New Year in March.

In Finnish, the month is called maaliskuu, which originates from maallinen kuu, meaning earthy month, because during maaliskuu, earth finally became visible under the snow. In Ukrainian, the month is called березень, meaning birch tree. Historical names for March include the Saxon Lentmonat, named after the equinox and gradual lengthening of days, and the eventual namesake of Lent.

Saxons also called March Rhed-monat or Hreth-monath

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(deriving from their goddess Rhedam/Hreth), and Angles called it Hyld-monath.

March starts on the same day of the week as November every year and February in common years only. March ends on the same day of the week as June every year.

Famous dates in March include: Saint David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant) a Welsh Holiday on March 1st, International Women’s Day on March 8th, Saint Patrick’s Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) March 17th and it can also include Good Friday and Easter, though in 2011 these will occur in April.

March 20th marks the vernal equinox or March equinox.

The name “equinox” is derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, the night and day are approximately equally long.

At this time the Sun is directly overhead at the equator and day and night are of approximately equal lengths. At equinox, the Sun rises everywhere on Earth (except the Poles) at about 6am in the morning and sets at about 6pm in the evening (though this can vary a little when time zones and daylight saving etc are taken into account).

This event signifies the first day of spring in the UK. An important day in numerous calendars and religious calendars the Spring Equinox, sometimes in combination with the phases of the moon, is used to determine key calendar dates and religious festivals. For example, Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. Passover is normally on the first full moon after the March Equinox, although occasionally it is on the second full moon.

For some cultures, the Spring Equinox signifies the beginning of a new year and for many the first day of spring is a celebration of birth, rejuvenation and youth.

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What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in March Events Saturday 12th March, 7.30 pm: Community Band Concert The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. Adults £6, Concessions £5 The Community Band presents an evening of foot-tapping entertainment!

Dance Showcase 15th, 16th, 17th March, 7.30 pm: Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Boundstone Community College, Upper Boundstone Ln, Sompting, BN15 9QZ 01903 755 894. Adults £5, Concessions £4. Students from throughout the Academy present an amazing evening of dance

Saturday 9th April, 7.30 pm: In Concert Together Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Boundstone Community College.

Upper Boundstone Ln, Sompting, BN15 9QZ. Tickets £5 The Boundstone Chorus and Community Band join forces for an evening of music

Quirky Quiz at The Crown and Anchor, High Street, Shoreham. Every Tuesday night. Starts 8pm.

Fun times to be had every Tuesday evening with compare Mark Stack. The Quiz for Fun People – not wannabe Einstein’s. Reserve a table recommended by calling 01273 463500. £1 per person plus £1 per table.

Aquarena – Worthing Mayor’s Charity Swim The annual Worthing Mayor’s Charity Swim this year is supporting Queen Alexandra Hospital, Alzheimer’s Society, Sussex Air Ambulance and the RNLI. The event will start at 6 pm on Saturday 5 February and Saturday 12 March 2011. Call out of the pool will be 9.30 pm on both days.

Participants should go to www.worthingleisure.co.uk for details of the event. Aquarena Swimming Pool, Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2EN. Tel: 01903 231797

Saturday 12 Mar 2011: Party on Worthing Pier Worthing Pier joins seaside towns nationwide hosting Party on the Pier events. These parties will kick off British Tourism Week and will be a national celebration of Britain’s piers and their heritage.

For more info telephone 01903 221399

Saturday 12 Mar 2011: Shoreham Farmers’ Market East Street, Shoreham By Sea, BN43 5ZD Tel: 01273 263152 Shoreham’s popular farmers’ market was voted the Best Farmers’ Market in Sussex at the Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2010 and is shortlisted yet again in the 2011 awards. The market usually has around 45 stalls selling a wide range of local fresh produce and goods.

Sunday 13 Mar 2011: Oranges & Lemons Flingathon Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3QJ. Tel: 01903 245674 Commemorating the sinking in 1901 of the SS Indiana, whose cargo of fruit washed up onto the shore at Worthing. Modern fruit flingers meet on the beach for an orange and lemon throwing competition to raise cash for charity.

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Sunday 13 Mar 2011: Wedding Fair Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP. Tel: 01903 244034 Our wedding fair is a great chance for you to get a range of ideas, and meet a number of specialists who can help you with your special day.

19 Mar to 25 Apr 2011: Coombes Farm Lambing Season Coombes Farm, Coombes, Lancing, BN15 0RS Tel: 01273 452028. At 3 days old we turn these ewes and their lambs onto the South Downs to eat grass and play. Take a ride on a tractor and trailer to see the farm and to admire the views from the top of the downs. Weekends ... just turn up from 9.00am to 4.00pm Weekdays ... turn up for the lambing sheds

Saturday 26 Mar 2011: Spring Flower Show Worthing Horticultural Society Offington Park Methodist Church, South Farm Road, Broadwater Green, Worthing, BN14 7TN Tel: 01903 260925Enjoy the traditional experience of a seasonal flower show, whether taking part or just looking at the great exhibits, as a novice or an expert. Wonder at exhibits of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and floral art exhibits. Refreshments are available, there is a tombola stall with some great prizes and there are sales tables selling a range of articles from plants to books etc.. There are classes for a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants and hanging baskets. There are cookery classes and classes specifically for children with a variety of prizes. Open 13:30 - 16:30 Admission 70p or free to members ( membership card required).

Refreshments available.

Saturday 26 Mar 2011:Worthing Farmers’ Markets South Street Square, Worthing, BN11 1EG. Tel: 01273 263152 The Worthing Farmers’ Market. This market offers you quality goods that are locally grown and produced. Always a good opportunity to simply try something tasty.

Thursday 31 Mar 2011:Rowland Singers “Easter” Concert Christ Church, Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QY Tel: 01903 238792 This popular local choir offers a selection of music with the inspiration of “Easter”. Performance includes Te Deum (Haydn), Gloria (Poulenc), Magnificat (Rutter). Soprano - Julie Le Manquais, Organist - Philip Adams, Conductor - Helen Emery.

Tickets £8 (children £2)

Sunday 3 Apr 2011:High Salvington Windmill Open Day Furze Road, High Salvington, Worthing, BN13 3BP Tel: 01903 264409 High Salvington Windmill is an excellent example of a working post mill dating from approximately 1750. The mill was extensively restored and was able to restart grinding in 1991. Take this chance to have a look around and see working history. Guides in attendance; refreshments, souvenirs etc available. Small admission fee, accompanied children are free

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Saturday 9 Apr 2011 and Sunday 10 Apr:Crafts at Lancing College Lancing College. Tel: 01243 641306.This superb event takes place in the stunning surroundings of Lancing College and will feature up to 70 stands of fantastic crafts. All the products will be designed/created by the stallholders themselves and there will be wonderful ideas for gifts for all sorts of occassions.

Something for all tastes and all pockets! Tasty refreshments and free children’s shows also available. Admission: Adults: £3.50 / Seniors: £3.00 Accompanied under 16s FREE Parking: FREE

Wednesday 31 March: Rowland Singers Easter Concerts The Rowland Singers will be performing a varied programme of sacred music ranging from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Composers include Haydn, Faure and Poulenc. The first concert is at Christ Church, Grafton Road, Worthing. 7.30 pm – 9.45pm approx. Address: Christ Church, Grafton Road, Worthing BN11 1QY. Website: http://www.rowlandsingers.co.uk. Contact name for further information: mail@helen-emery.co.uk Tel: 01903 238792. Cost: Adult cost: £8. Child cost: £2 (16 or under, accompanied by an adult) Tickets can be ordered in advance by contacting Helen Emery as above. Any unsold tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Refreshments will be available at both venue

Thursday 6th April: The soloist is Julie Le Manquais (soprano).

The organist is Philip Adams and Helen Emery conducts.

The second concert will be held at Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Goring, with the same programme and soloist. Start 7.30pm – 9.45pm approx. Event Address: Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Worthing, BN12 4EA Website: http://www.rowlandsingers.co.uk. Contact name for further information: mail@helen-emery.co.uk Tel: 01903 238792. Cost: Adult cost: £8. Child cost: £2 (16 or under, accompanied by an adult) Tickets can be ordered in advance by contacting Helen Emery as above. Any unsold tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Refreshments will be available at both venue

General Southern Counties Orchid Society Annual show Saturday March 12th Our Annual Southern Counties Orchid Show at Sir Robert Woodard Acadamy, Boundstone Community College, Upper Boundstone Ln, Sompting, BN15 9QZ The Southern Counties Orchid Society exists to encourage the cultivation and further the knowledge of orchidaceous plants, and to enjoy the company of like-minded people. We are a very diverse group from all walks of life, some of us have just a few plants that we keep on a windowsill, whilst others have whole greenhouses dedicated to orchids alone; Most of us have other interests too.

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Southern Counties Orchid Society We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at The Community Centre in Lancing, West Sussex at 7pm. The Southern Counties Orchid Society exists to encourage the cultivation and further the knowledge of orchidaceous plants, and to enjoy the company of like-minded people. We are a very diverse group from all walks of life, some of us have just a few plants that we keep on a windowsill, whilst others have whole greenhouses dedicated to orchids alone; Most of us have other interests too. You are most welcome to come along as a visitor to enjoy the talk and meet the members.

The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market Will be open on Friday mornings between 9.15 and 11am.

The market Wis held in the Garden Room at the Southwick Community Centre in Southwick Street.There will be the usual homemade cakes, savouries, jams as well as honey and free range eggs.In addition there is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing.Christmas Break – There will be no market on 24 and 31 December 2010 and 7 January 2011.

Fridays - Lancing Country Market 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-a-brac, homemade & cross-stitch cards.

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

Fridays - 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 9.15 -11.15. £1 per family.

Contact Hazel for further details on 01903 755122

Pensioners Group Meets first Thursday of the month at Lancing Parish Hall.

Arthritis Care Meets first Tuesday of the month at Lancing Parish Hall.

The Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club They meet every Wednesday evening at 8pm in Lancing Parish Hall, South Street Lancing, new members and visitors always welcome.

UCA Meets first Tuesday of the month at Lancing Tabernacle Hall.

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What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in March WSAD - West Sussex Association for Disabled people.

Lancing and Sompting group. The group meets every Monday at 2pm the Church Hall, with the 3rd Monday of the month being a trip out. Where: At Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Hall, 127 North Road, Lancing, BN15 9BB Contact: Clive Maskell 01903 767244

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.

Courses, CLUBS, Classes & WORKSHOPS Wick Theatre Company 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.

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 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.

Adur East Lions Club 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

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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

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 Art Club Exhibition Sat: 14th Aug. Open 10am until 8pm. Sunday Closed. Monday 16thThursday 19th August. Open Daily 10am-8pm. Friday 20th 10am – closes 4pm.

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.

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 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 Art 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

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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

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.

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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 410832.

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.

Contact 01903 276 898

Youth Activities & Events Lancing Youth Centre Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HA Tel:01903 754901. Eamil: Lancing.yout.centre@west sussex.gov.uk

Programme 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 – 6.30-8.15pm

Wednesdays: Young Parents Group Session for pre/post natal young parents up to 23 years of age – 11am-1.00pm

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 Inforaml 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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