Essentially Worthing Magazine - October 2012

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Emmerdale actress loves OUR Worthing Theatres Corrinne Wicks talks to EW about tea and being on tour

Autumn reds are remarkable Richard Ambridge recommends the best wines for October

It’s pumpkin and spooks time Essentially for Kids has all the best scary events

Up in the air at Shoreham Airport EW puts the questions to air traffic control

Littlehampton Lancing Shoreham Southwick Steyning Storrington Arundel Findon

‘Outstanding’ latest Ofsted Report

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Windlesham

An independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 4-13 years.

Established in 1837 and set in fabulous grounds of over 60 acres; our dynamic, enthusiastic staff provide a warm and caring atmosphere where children are valued as individuals. Whatever their ability and wherever their strengths lie, each child is nurtured to fulfil their potential - in academia, sport, music, drama and art.

But don’t just take our word for it, with 21 scholarships awarded this year to some of the country’s top senior schools (including Eton, Marlborough, Lancing, Hurst, Latymer, Oundle, Brighton College) and excellent reviews from ISC and Ofsted, why not call or email us to arrange a personal visit?

Children, parents and staff love Windlesham – come and see why!

To arrange your personal visit, please call Sharon Sampson on 01903 874 701 or email admissions@windlesham.com Windlesham House School, Washington, West Sussex RH20 4AY.

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INSIDE EW OCTOBER ISSUE 3 Take Five

Corrinne Wicks talks to EW 4-7 Essential Diary

84 local events for all the family 8 Essentially for Kids

Spooky activities for October 9 Treading The Boards

Music, ballet, drama and dance in Worthing 10 Essential Beach Life Mr Seafood on Worthing seafront 12 Essential Food and drink Richard Ambridge recommends reds for Autumn 13 6 Of The Best

Essentially Worthing readers love Worthing 14 Essential Business

Helen Scott has tips for local business owners 15 EW Gallery Beautiful photographs taken by EW readers 16 Essential People Camelia Botnar centre is a lifeline 17 Essential People

Air traffic controller at Shoreham talks to EW 18-20 Essential Care 21 Essential Splash

Raising funds for hospices 22 Essential Directory

Local experts from plumbers to painters 23 Essential Health

Dr Sarah has the last word 24 Panto time in Worthing

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Corrinne Wicks (Doctors/Emmerdale) talks to us about television, theatre and the importance of tea.

You have performed in both TV dramas and live theatre. Tell us what you love about each?

In the theatre, I love the immediate response of the audience and how, as I step onto the stage, I enter another world. With television, everything is done very quickly with little rehearsal time.

This makes for an exciting experience! In both, the teamwork is what makes it special. We all contribute to the performance and when it begins, all are focussed and in the moment.

Oscar Wilde is definitely on my list of favourite playwrights. Who would you put on yours?

Currently, Alan Ayckbourn heads my list. I’ve recently seen some fantastic productions of Relatively Speaking and A Woman in Mind. His writing is beautifully crafted and funny.

What is the one item you can’t live without on tour?

A kettle! I am a total tea addict and particularly partial to Earl Grey with a little milk. I find tea so warm and comforting. With the current weather, I would also add an umbrella.

Can you describe your perfect day?

My perfect day is relaxing with tea and the telly – preferably on my bed. I would begin with the antiques programmes, followed by something light like Murder She Wrote, which is guaranteed to send me off for a little kip. In the evening, nothing beats a good film and a take-away meal.

Tell us what you love about Worthing I love Worthing theatres with their amazing history. Harold Pinter performed here. I also love the sedate, romantic seaside feel: deckchairs, fish and chips and, of course, a hot cup of tea!

Corrinne Wicks will be appearing in The Importance of Being Earnest from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 November at the Connaught Theatre.

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Your essential events guide

Beginners Adult Ballet Wednesdays, 8 – 9.15pm Adult Ballet is a fantastic way to keep fit combining gentle mat warm-ups with ballet exercises to strengthen the body, increase flexibility & improve cardiovascular fitness.

St Pauls Centre, 55B Chapel Road, Worthing.

For more information please call 07963 959262 Coffee on Fridays Fridays, 11am - 12.30pm Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate Home-made cakes and hot rolls Come and meet new friends St. Botolph’s Church, Lansdowne Road,Worthing.

Southwick and Shoreham Country Market Fridays, 9.15 to 11am.

The market is held in the Porter 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.

The BIG & Fabulous Barties Boutique Second Sat of the month, 10am – 4pm Worthing’s Contemporary Boutique Market. Over 30 stalls of lovingly hand made, vintage and new produce from a range of local craftspeople, small businesses and artists. With award winning brands & creative talent. www.bartiesboutique.co.uk

You may have stumbled across an exciting new market in Worthing in the last few months in the gorgeous venue of St Pauls.

Bartie’s Boutique is a contemporary market held on the second Saturday of every month and features 25 plus different stall including local craftspeople, artists and small businesses all under one roof.

We had a chance to chat to Rachel, who organizes the events – she said ‘what’s great about the boutique is how much local talent is here in Worthing, it gives people a chance to shop for something different, and at the same time grab a coffee in one of the towns most historic venues’.

The team behind Bartie’s, also organize markets in collaboration with some of the towns most loved and established events such as The Artists Open House Network and the International Birdman Competition, to bring exciting new talent to the public and provide an opportunity for small businesses to sell without the overheads of a shop. The Boutique is a not for profit event and so far have donated over £1400 this year to Cancer Research this year.

If you fancy a different shopping experience, or are looking for something locally or hand made Bartie’s Boutique is on from 10 – 4 at St Pauls, Chapel Road, Worthing. Next dates are October 13th and November the 10th If you’d like to sell at Bartie’s Boutique or have any enquiries you can email mail@bartie.co.uk or visit their website at www.bartiesboutique.co.uk To check out other events that Bartie’s organizes visit www.bartiepresents.co.uk

Worthing Diabetic Club Monday 1 October, 3pm The Club aims to bring together diabetics and their carers in the Worthing area to discuss subjects of interest and enjoy social events while supporting the Hospital Diabetes Centre. Our speaker on 1st October is Trevor Rollings, who will be talking about Brass Bands.

Our meeting this month is at Pearsons Retreat in Brougham Road Further details can be obtained on 01903 201401.

Sussex Keyboard & Organ Club Wednesday 3 October, 7.30pm Featuring Chris Powell in concert at the Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing. Free Parking, Refreshments and a Raffle. All welcome, £6 entrance National Poetry Day Thursday 4 October Live and interactive competition, poetry wall and a performance by Patience Agbabi at the Lime Café, St Pauls Church, Worthing Please call Paul Eustice on 01903 529084 for further details about the (free) competition and tickets for the event. Or visit www. poetryinworthing.com

Goring Gardening Society Thursday 4 October, 7.30pm We are welcoming Sue Broadbridge who will investigate the historical methods of preserving food to bridge the barren winter months. There will be a raffle and refreshments.

Entry for non members £1. at St Marys Church Hall Goring.

Here Come the Girls Friday 5 October, 2 - 8pm “Here come the Girls” has one simple aim – to raise as much money as possible to purchase vital equipment for use in the Breast Unit at Worthing Hospital. This will raise key funds for this very special area of our hospital. Whilst the NHS receives funding from the government in order to deliver a patient focused environment with the best facilities and service, charitable fundraising is vital to supplement the public purse. We have local companies exhibiting, Hair, beauty, health & wellbeing, Fitness, cakes, handbags, clothes nik naks & much more, stands are £40 with a proportion to go to the charity. Door entry is £2 & we will also be having a raffle.

We are also after some great raffle prizes, if you can donate anything it would be gratefully received. If you would like to exhibit or get involved with any sponsorship opportunities please speak to melanie.peters@thebestof.co.uk The Empress Suite Worthing.

The Woodside Bowling Club

is offering a unique ENTIRELY FREE 3-WEEK INTRODUCTION PERIOD offering anyone who is interested the opportunity to meet our existing members and try out this gentle and absorbing sport, Indoor Bowling.

No commitment. Nothing to pay.

No equipment needed.

Training sessions Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

Alternatively, pop in Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm for a chat.

Worthing Football Club Hall, Woodside Road, Worthing.

Please contact our secretary for further information.

01903 693482

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The Treason Show Friday 5 October, 8 - 10.30pm Denton Lounge Pavilion Theatre, Worthing BN11 3PX, 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk Brassbandathon Saturday 6th October 10am to 10pm.

A 12 hour brass band concert in aid of Children in Need hosted by Worthing Silver Band.

Nine bands will be taking partGosport Solent Brass, Lancing Brass, Hangleton Brass Band, Mid Sussex Brass Band, Patcham Silver Band, Patcham Youth Band, St Catherine’s Primary School Band, West Chiltington Silver Band and Worthing Silver Band.

Entry is free. There will be a raffle, face painting and the Lime Cafe will be open for refreshments. Lime Cafe, St Paul’s, Chapel Road, Worthing.

Shakatak Saturday 6 October, 7.30pm OEP Live are pleased to announce that Shakatak will be performing in Worthing.

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/ funk musicians, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name due to their numerous hit recordings. Assembly Hall, Worthing. Tickets are available from the Box Office: 01903 206206. www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

Murder Mystery Evening Saturday 6 October, 7pm Home cooked two course dinner, licensed bar and raffle Murder at the Village Hall At the Old Barn, Goring Way, Goring by Sea, BN12 4UD. Tickets Adults £12.50, Children £8 available from our charity shops and office For further information please contact Rachel on 01903 286480 Sompting Village Morris Dancers Saturday 6 October, 12 noon Conker Battle at The Henty Arms in Ferring, BN12 6QY, 07779 722809 www.s-v-m.moonfruit.com Beetle Drive Saturday 6 October, 7pm Fun for all from 6 - 106!

Baked potatoes with a range of fillings to be provided in the interval Tickets: £4 to include refreshments St. Botolph’s Church, Lansdowne Road, Worthing. Contact: Jackie 01903 - 202036 jackie.didymus@virgin media.com Arun-Adur-Ramblers Walks Saturday 6 October, 1.30pm Washington – 5 miles (grade: easy) Meet 1.30pm National.

Trust car park, Washington Common via Sullington Sunday 7 October, 10.30am Patching – 6 miles (grade: easy) Meet 10.30am Patching Pond via Angmering Woods (For map showing meeting points visit www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk)

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society Monday 8 October, 10pm-12noon We meet for monthly lectures on the 2nd Monday. October lecture: “Musical & Cultural Life in Shakespeare’s Time”.

Visitors welcome (donation £5).

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ. Email: donlinda.harry@yahoo. co.uk or Penny 01903 814390.

Lunch for Hospice Care Week Monday 8 October, 12noon – 5pm A fabulous lunch time event celebrating Hospice Care Week. £10 for 1 course, £12 for 2 courses or £14 for 3 courses. All prices include a free 175ml glass of house White or Red Wine or a regular soft drink: Juice or Pepsi, Lemonade.

Swallows Return, Titnore Lane, Worthing, BN12 6PB. To pre book, phone 01903 506346

Worthing Coeliac Group Coffee Morning Tuesday 9 October, 10am - 12 noon Gluten free refreshments available. Green Cuisine, 37 Rowlands Road, Worthing.

For more information please contact Group Organiser William Andrews 01902 521850.

Amber - Window on the Past with John Cooper.

Tuesday 9 October, 7pm To be held in the Sunny Restaurant Ham Road.

Sleeping Beauty Ballet Wednesday 10 October, 7.30pm The Russian State Ballet and Opera House® have ensured that this classic ballet remains just as spell bounding as it was when it was composed over 130 years ago. Pavilion Theatre, Worthing 01903 206206

Guild Care

www.guildcare.org

Working for older people and carers

in our charity shops.

Offer applies every Wednesday in Oct 2012 Guild Care shops 39/41 Rowlands Road Worthing 10 Goring Road Goring-by-Sea The Strand, Goring-by-Sea 35 Broadwater Street, Broadwater 82 The Street, Rustington The GreenHouse, Meadow Road, East Worthing

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This offer cannot be used in conjuction with any other offer and excludes new goods Registered charity 1044658 established in 1933

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The Worthing National Trust Association Wednesday 10 October, 2.30pm We will be holding a talk about Canine Partners - dogs trained to help those with disabilities.

The speaker will be Gordon Heckler. Admission £1 for members £2 for visitors.

The Chanctonbury Hall, Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Heene Road, Worthing Contact 01903 367485 for enquiries Visiting Mr Green by Jeff Baron Wed 10–Friday 13 October, 7.45pm Tells the story of 86 year old widower Mr Green who is visited weekly by a young corporate executive who has been found guilty of reckless driving and ordered to make the visits. Starts as a comedy but develops into a gripping and poignant drama The Barn Theatre, Southwick Street, Southwick.

Box Office: 01273 597094 www.southwickplayers.org.uk West Sussex Writers – Using social media as a writer Thur 11 October, 7.30pm-9.45pm Ben Hatch (author of ‘Are we nearly there yet?’) will talk about how to use social media such as Twitter to promote writing. Door fees: £3 members, £5 non-members.

FREE interval refreshments.

Heene Gallery, Heene Road, Worthing. Website www. westsussexwriters.co.uk

Let the Sunshine In - St Barnabas House Fundraising Concert Friday 12 October, 7.30pm To celebrate Hospice Care Week, there will be exciting performances all night from Singers Rechoired, The Dav Band and COMB. Plus an exclusive performance from Sky Ones, Got to Dance Contestant, Lee Payne.

Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Town Centre BN11 1HQ. Tickets are £7 and Concessions £4. For tickets and more information call 01903 206206.

Go Green Day for St Barnabas House Friday 12 October 2012 As part of Hospice Care Week, we will be running another exciting Go Green for St Barnabas House Day. All you have to do is encourage work colleagues, family friends and anyone else you know to wear something green for the day.

For more information contact the fundraising team.

Fashion Show Friday 12 October, from 7pm Pre-loved clothing at bargain prices!

Enjoy a compered show with models cat-walking great fashions All clothes can be bought on the night - update your wardrobe or just spoil yourself Free Entry. Bar. Raffle Fitzalan Howard Centre, Pavilion Road, Worthing

RSPCA Pre Christmas Sale Saturday 13 October, 1 – 3.30pm We have many stalls including gifts for humans and pets raffle, Christmas cards, bric a brac, books, tombola, plants, cakes, preserves, cream teas and much more.

All proceeds go direct to the RSPCA Patcham Animal Shelter which cares for and re -homes all types of animals big and small. Please come and support us.

All Saints Church Hall, Findon Valley

Shoreham Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Saturday 13 October, 9am – 1pm East Street & St Mary’s Road Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5ZD, 01273 263152 www.adur.gov.uk/markets

National Trust Autumn Fair Sat 13 October, 10am - 12noon Durrington Community Centre New Road, Durrington BN13 3PB,01903 367485 www.worthingntassociation.co.uk

Walkies for Charity Sunday 14 October, 10.30am Join us for a special day with or without a dog, all as part of a special Hospice Care Week event, starting at Highdown Hill car park. The walk will be approximately 2.5 miles long.

Entry is just £5 with every penny going to St Barnabas House.

Entry fee includes a certificate of completion and a goodie bag for your dog! If you would like to you can collect sponsorship for the walk. Prize for the top fundraiser to say thank you for your hard work! See http:// walkiesforcharity.weebly. com/ for more info or contact Claire:freckers1984@gmail.com

Dave Bilbrough Live Saturday 13 October, 7.30pm Internationally renowned Christian singer/songwriter & Worship Leader Dave Bilbrough will be performing, leading & teaching some of his new songs, interspersed with some of his more wellknown material. Add in stories & anecdotes, this will bring about a thought-provoking & enjoyable time of worship and praise.

Lancing Methodist Church Tickets are priced @ £8 (concessions £6) and full details are available from John Mussell (jc.mussell2@ntlworld. com) or from the church.

Wellbeing & Gift Fair Sunday 14 October 10am - 4pm Complementary Therapy Tasters & Handcrafts. Admission 20p. www.annlawder.co.uk Norfolk Centre, Mill Rd, Arundel, BN18 9PA

Miniature Steam Train Running Day Sunday 14 October, 2 – 5pm Field Place, The Boulevard, Durrington, Worthing, BN13 1NP 01903 600565 www.wdsme.org.uk

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Lancing Horticultural Society Wednesday 17 October, 7.30 pm Our speaker for the first meeting of the new season will be Martin Jarvis of Culbery Nurseries, Angmering, talking about herb growing.

St. Michaels Church Hall, South Street, Lancing. There will be a raffle, plants for sale and a plant competition.

Admission £1.00 to include tea/coffee and biscuits.

Everyone welcome.

West Sussex Geological Society Friday 19 October, 7.30pm (And the third Friday of every month) Dr Ruth Sidall from the Natural History Museum will present a talk ‘Ceramic Petrology at St Stephen’s Church, Angola Road, Worthing We also have a full programme of Field Trips for 2012/13.

Further information from 01903 209140 Gift Party Friday 19 October, 7pm-9pm Enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere and a spot of shopping!

Gifts, Homecraft, Party Lite, Christmas cards, wrapping paper and a raffle This is a fundraising event in aid of Worthing Scope, refreshments available for a small donation to the charity.

Free entry Fitzalan Howard Centre, Pavilion Road, Worthing Club Classics Dance Party Friday 19 October, 9pm – 1am The Bowes Lyon Function Suite Highdown Hotel Littlehampton Road Goring, Worthing BN12 6PF www.tamlamotownsoul partynights.co.uk/sussex.php

Ferring WI Autumn Fayre Sat 20 October, 10 - 11.30 am Many stalls including Cakes, filled Baskets, Books, £1 Stall, Good-as-New plus Tombola.

Proceeds to local Charities.

Entrance 50p to include Coffee and Biscuits. Ferring Village Hall.

Coffee Morning Sat 20 October, 10am – 12 noon Just £1 for coffee and cake!

Drop in for a chat over coffee.

You can buy some Christmas cards and take part in our raffle for the Worthing Lymphoma Support group charity, St Symphorian’s Church Hall, New Road, Worthing For more information please call 01903 525764 ‘Casa Ciro Opera Evening’ Monday 22 October, 6.30pm Entertainment from Cameo Opera.Glass of Prosecco on arrival plus three course meal Tickets £35 per person. Please contact Rachel on 01903 286480 Halloween Activities Friday 26, Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 October Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Chapel Road Worthing, BN11 1HP 01903 221448 www.worthingmuseum.co.uk Southwick Autumn Fayre Saturday 27 October, 10am – 4pm Southwick Square BN42 4TE, 01273 263152 david.steadman@adurworthing.gov.uk Music at Heene Concert Saturday 27 October, 7.30pm Organ Recital by Michael Whytock. St. Botolph’s Church, Lansdowne Road, Worthing. Box office: 07017 415503 Worthing Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Saturday 27 October, 10am – 2pm South Street Square Worthing, BN11 3AA. 01273 263152 www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk

Children’s Halloween Disco Party Saturday 27 October, 3 – 5pm On behalf of NSPCC and Childline, Children’s Halloween Disco Party with our entertainers from Just 4 Kids Discos, especially for children aged 4 - 11 yrs.

Celebrate and dress up in Halloween costumes. Disco dancing, face painting, games, competitions, prizes, raffles, Children’s tickets include refreshments and a story teller. Extra refreshments may be purchased. Parents and responsible adults should come too, join in and have loads of fun!

Advance purchase Child £5.00 Adult £2.00.

On the door: Child £6.00, Adult £3.00 Durrington Community Centre, Tesco Shopping Centre, New Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3PB Contact: Paula on 07879 888063 or Catherine on 01903 504898 Worthing 5-mile Charity Fun Run Sunday 28 October, 11am Worthing Rowing Club Splash Point, Marine Parade BN11 3PN, 07977 831519 www.mccpromotions10kseries. com/worthing-5.php Spooktacular Family Fun Day Tuesday 30 October, 11am – 3pm Camelia Botnar Children’s Centre Wellesley Avenue, Goring BN12 4PN, 01903 504077 www.camelia-botnar-childrenscentre.org Festival of Light Indoor Ice Rink Tuesday 30 October – Friday 2 November Goring United Reformed Church, Barrington Road, Goring, BN12 4EA, 01903 245614 www.gurc.org.uk

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Worthing Friendship Centre Sunday 7 November, 11am Coffee morning/lunch at the Sunny Restaurant, Ham Road. All enquiries to Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291.

‘Handmade Christmas’ Saturday 10 November, 1–4.30pm Handmade Christmas is a fabulous, colourful artists and makers fair.

Browse the eclectic stalls for those perfect Christmas gifts made lovingly by hand and support your local artisans at the same time. Enjoy a cup of tea and delicious home baked goodies in our Pop Up VIntage Tearoom, hosted by The Vintage Tea Party Company.

All stalls are fully booked for this years’ event.

This is very much a community event and while individual makers sell their items at the event it is not run in a profit making way.

The Old Palace, Tarring.

Admission is free.

Worthing Friendship Centre Saturday 13 November, 7pm Speaker Steve Harris tells tales on ‘Sussex Folklore: strong in the arm and thick in the head’. Durrington Community Centre. All enquiries to Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291.

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You’ll find much more than pumpkins on this patch!

Children’s Halloween Disco Party Saturday 27 October, 3pm to 5pm On behalf of NSPCC and Childline, come and enjoy an afternoon’s dance and entertainment led by the entertainers from Just 4 Kids Discos. Suitable for ages 4 – 11. Admission: children £5 and accompanying adult £2 (£6 and £3 on the door).

To pre-book tickets, contact Catherine 01903 504898 or Paula 07879 888063.

Durrington Community Centre, New Road, Worthing Angelina Ballerina - The Mousical Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 October, 2pm and 4.30pm Angelina stars in this magical musical filled with singing and dancing.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, worthingtheatres.co.uk A Night at the Museum Friday 26 October, 7pm to midnight Explore the spookier side of the museum stores, for a scarefilled evening of torch trails, Halloween games and lots more. Come dressed in your holiday attire. The best dressed costumes will receive prizes.

Age 7-12 years, admission: £10.

Worthing Museum & Art Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing, 01903 221448, worthingmuseum.co.uk

Green Cuisine Half-term Fun October half-term holidays (Monday 29 October to Friday 2 November) Looking to entertain the kids this half term in a healthy environment? Green Cuisine will be running kids’ activities all day throughout the holidays. The activity menu changes daily. It includes storytelling and crafts (free) and cup cake decorating (small charge).

There is also face painting, a pottery café and mini manicures. Hungry after all that busyness? Treat the kids to a special lunch for £2.50.

Rowlands Road, Worthing, 01903 211338, mentalaboutlentils.co.uk

The Big Draw Tuesday 30 October, 1pm to 4pm As part of this free national celebration of drawing, you are invited to take part in a range of drawing and creative activities. An opportunity to draw unusual objects in the museum’s collection.

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing, 01903 221448, worthingmuseum.co.uk Festival of Light - Indoor Ice Rink Tuesday 30 October to Thursday 1 November, 10am until 5pm and Fri 2 November, 2pm to 9pm (disco skating 7pm to 9pm) Get your skates on and book a place for this amazing synthetic ice rink. Facilities include: skating chair for the disabled, toddler skates with two penguins for shared use on the ice, refreshments and other fun activities.

Book online or phone 01903 245614 from 15 October.

Prices: £3 over 8’s and £2 under 8’s. (Under 5s must be accompanied by a skating adult.) Disco skating: £3.50 over 8’s and £2.50 under 8’s. All profits to Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Worthing, www.gurc.org.uk

Spooktacular Family Fun Day Tuesday 30 October, 11am to 3pm Everyone is welcome to join in the entertainment, fancy dress, pumpkin cutting, face painting and other activities. Entrance costs just 50p and all proceeds go to the centre.

Camelia Botnar Children’s Centre, Wellesley Ave, Goring

by Sea, 01903 504 077 Art Workshop for Halloweenies!

Wednesday 31 October, 10.30am to noon This year’s workshop is based on skeletons with spooky art activities such as creating your own glow in the dark skeleton.

Come along dressed up in your scariest outfit! Age 6-12, admission £5.

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing, 01903 221448, worthingmuseum.co.uk

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Treading the boards As the evenings draw in let these delightful shows draw you out You’re Only Young Twice Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 October, 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday 2pm and Saturday 2.30pm) Melvyn Hayes leads an all-star cast in this touching comedy where he and his ‘gang’ try to recapture the joys of youth.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing Shakatak Saturday 6 October, 7.30pm An opportunity to enjoy a live performance from this amazing band whose career spans thirty-one years and whose songs have been described as ‘the soundtrack to our lives’.

Assembly Hall, Worthing

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Concert Sunday 7 October, 7pm Enjoy a patriotic celebration concert with The Band of the Prince of Wales’s Division and help support ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

Festival Theatre, Chichester

Spirit of the Dance Saturday 13 October, 2.30pm and 7.30pm This internationally acclaimed show is one of the most successful exports of the Emerald Isle and it certainly is a gem!

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

Sleeping Beauty Wednesday 10 October, 7.30pm A magical production of this ever popular ballet presented by the Russian State Ballet and Opera House® Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Three Men in a Boat Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday 2pm and Saturday 2.30pm) Jerome K. Jerome’s classic tale of boating misadventure is brought to life in this delightful comedy.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing Dangerous Obsession Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 October, 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday 2pm and Saturday 2.30pm) Anna Brecon, George Telfer and Ben Roddy star in this nail-biting thriller charting a dangerous obsession.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing Mary Coughlan, plus special guest Graham Robins The Whole Affair: The Very Best of Mary Coughlan Thursday 25 October, 8pm An evening of soulful and seductive singing guaranteed to woo you.

Assembly Hall, Worthing

To book tickets for Worthing Theatres go to www. worthingtheatres.co.uk or phone 01903 206206 or for Chichester Theatres www.cft.org.uk or phone 01243 781312

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This is the man that brought a seafood stall to Worthing seafront Jane Hicks catches up with Mr Seafood himself Martin Roberts

One of the things that has been sadly missing from Worthing’s seafront is a seafood stall. But, since April of this year, all that has changed with the arrival of Mr Seafood.

Martin Roberts, alias Mr Seafood (his initials spell the Mr part of the name!), moved to Worthing from Essex, home of the Thames docklands and Billingsgate Fish Market in East London, where seafood is a natural part of the local diet. He was therefore shocked to find that in a seaside town like Worthing, there wasn’t a seafood stall along the prom somewhere. So, he enquired about setting one up and found the Worthing Town Council very helpful, offering him a site between The Lido and Worthing Pier and even giving him free advertising.

Martin then had to find a suitable van that could be converted for his purposes which he fitted out himself, installing hot and cold running water and electricity to run his freezer and fridge. Having sat in the van to talk with him, I can tell you that everything is pristine and clean and surprisingly ‘un’ smelly! Food Hygiene and Environmental Health certificates on display inside the van confirm that he is also fully qualified and insured.

To begin with, Martin was trading six days per week, but this kind of business is weather dependent. When the weather is good, business is brisk. Remember what the weather was like between April and July? Who wants to go along the seafront in driving rain or a howling gale? With a young family to support, Martin found himself having to do driving part-time to make up for the shortfall, reducing his opening hours to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-6pm.

I was amazed at the variety of shellfish there were - cockles, mussels, winkles, prawns, oysters, whelks, crayfish tails, jellied eels, rollmops and a whole lot more. Martin told me he buys good quality fish for the best taste from Billingsgate and from Barney’s in East London for the best taste and quality of jellied eels. He also sells hot and cold drinks.

It was a beautiful day when I visited Mr Seafood and business was brisk from the moment he opened. It was interesting to watch who came to buy. Nearly all the customers ate on the spot. One lady said, ‘About time too - just what Worthing needed!’ Martin hopes it may encourage tourism. He told me people also buy from him for a special tea or dinner party and he is gradually building up a customer base with returning people. And on Friday evenings you will find him on a pub crawl – not drinking, but selling his wares! – at The Selden Arms, The Swan, Broadwater Working Men’s Club and West Worthing Working Men’s Club.

I took a punnet of prawns and jellied eels away with me and can tell you, they were delicious – vastly superior to anything I’ve ever bought from a supermarket.

Why not check them out for yourself ? You won’t be disappointed.

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MACMILLAN’S BAR BEST STEAKS IN SUSSEX There is something for everyone at Macmillans A quiet drink in a friendly bar Special occasion, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Business Lunches, Wedding receptions and many more Excellent food Covered rear patio garden Roof terrace to the rear Private function room Join the Macmillans BIG STEAK CLUB roll of honour if you can eat ‘OUR LARGEST STEAK EVER - THE BIG 2 + ½ lb (40oz) rump!

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Our wine expert Richard Ambridge recommends lovely reds for October

Tasty Tipples for the Autumn

As the nights are drawing in the winter coats being readied & the central heating put on,we turn our thoughts to ‘winter warmers’.In the countryside the leaves are changing colour and game becomes the order of the day for that special occasion.

Perhaps we are not yet ready for the warming winter casseroles and stews but game, whether it be Duck, Pheasant, Grouse, or their counterparts can make for an excellent, hearty and warming main course dish.

To accompany these autumnal delights tradition suggests a warming and robust Rhone, a velvety rich Pinot Noir,or even a top quality Pomerol or Saint Emilion.The latter are ‘heady’ wines both in style & price and so the Rhone we can turn to for value.

However the world famous Chateauneuf du Pape is often pricey especially if you are looking for domaine bottled wines which need maturity to drink at their best.Too often nowadays a cheap Chateauneuf du Pape probably means a young and inferior wine bottled by a negociant who buys in the youngest of grapes from a selection of growers - and in reality can often be a glorified Cotes du Rhone !

Even here the style of Cotes du Rhone has changed much over the years.It is becoming harder to find old fashioned robust and good value reds from this area.Again beware the cheap light alternatives.

These latter wines are light,fun party wines and can often disappoint when being enjoyed with food.

Search out the domaine/estate bottled wines from famed producers steeped in the history of the region - this is where your local wine merchant is invaluable for advice and knowledge.

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A great alternative is the Costieres de Nimes from Languedoc, this is between Arles & Nimes Here there are one or two estates that mirror their production on similarly traditional growers further east in the Rhone.One such is the Cave Pilote de Gallician whose Costieres de Nimes Prestige 2010 is a blend of 45% Syrah,40% Grenache & 15% Mourvedre - a classic Rhone combination at a great value price of £7.99 per bottle look out for 5% discount on 6 bottles or more available from Grapes 10 Prospect Place,Worthing....in the town centre telephone Worthing (01903) 608563

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We asked six Essentially Worthing readers what is it they love about living and working in Worthing.

Lesley-Anne Sammons Piano Accompanist & Vocal Coach Having moved to Worthing from Brighton, I revel in the real sense of calm that Worthing offers, along with the wonderful access to the sea and seafront, and the eclectic mix of shops which can be found in the smaller shopping areas dotted around the town, such as Broadwater, Goring and Findon. Nothing can be nicer than spending an afternoon browsing at leisure away from the frenetic activity of the larger malls.

Lewis Crathern Former 4X British Kitesurfing Champion My favourite thing about Worthing is the weather. Our town is the Kitesurfing Capital of England due to its consistent South Westerly breezes and this is the reason why I make it my base. Everyone likes to complain about the weather but we are lucky to experience four very different seasons which keep life exciting. The gales that batter the town provide some of the most challenging wind conditions in the world.

Sharon Clarke Worthing Town Centre Manager Worthing has so much that I love but its seaside location makes it a very special place to live. With fantastic shops, bars and restaurants just a stone’s throw away from the beach, Worthing has something for everyone. Sitting with a coffee on Worthing Pier and then strolling to the shops makes for a great day out – you can’t beat shopping by the sea in Sunny Worthing.

Peter Bennett President of The Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce The smell of turf on Cissbury Ring, the noise of the sea breaking gently on the shingle, the silver shining sea as seen from Highdown stretching from the Isle of Wight to Beachy Head, the incomparable hunched 1930’s shape of the pier, the promenade from Splash Point to the old fish market and medieval Tarring – plus the best sunshine in the UK.

Melanie Peters Sales Director - Best Of Worthing For me, the best thing about Worthing is the thriving business community. The variety amongst the businesses that operate in the town mean that there are ample business to business opportunities for trading within Worthing and our networking events help people connect with others. It is always a pleasure to see local companies do well and Worthing should be proud of its’ vibrant and enthusiastic commercial offering.

Stefan Sykes Owner, Coast Cafe I like many things about the town; the hidden delicious eateries, the open beach at sunrise, the quirky architecture and history.

But with a background in spatial regeneration, Worthing’s geography is my Best Thing. It has a voluptuous beach, is tucked in close to the Downs and is close enough to Brighton’s madness for you to visit and escape. It’s also lovely and flat, so you’d be crazy to get about without a bike...

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Business Bites This month Helen Scott talks empty shops, business awards and start ups

Christmas is Calling...

Welcome to October’s Business Bites. As I write, it is now officially autumn and Christmas is just around the corner. The earliest clarion cry I heard for Christmas was in July, which must be a record! When did you first hear mention of Christmas 2012? How many shopping days are left? Answers on a postcard please....!

Talking of the festive season - the national press reported this week that retailers, hopeful of a spending boom at the Olympics, (which did not happen because we were all glued to the TV!), are now focussing their energies on the Christmas trade.

Interestingly on-line sales were not as high in the summer as expected, with customers choosing to shop on the high street instead.

If this trend continues for Christmas, this could be good news for Worthing.

‘Pop Ups’ in Empty Shops So we need to look at our high street... You will have noticed that there are quite a few empty shops in Worthing or shops that are about to cease trading. I am ever hopeful that they may turn into exciting business ventures, like the new art gallery in The Royal Arcade. However they often remain empty when what we need

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are fresh new national or independent retailers, to entice Worthingites and visitors to the town. In turn this would stimulate the local economy – hooray! So what can we do to support our town centre and get it fully open for business?

One scheme that is proving very popular is the Empty Shops Network: www.emptyshops. wordpress.com/. The idea is to help people to reduce, reuse and recycle empty shops and other spaces in their towns and cities.

This has already happened in our area with the pop up Tourist Information Centre for Worthing Borough Council, and the Ministry of Littlehampton project with local schools.

Perhaps Worthing should look to do more of this?

What do you think we should do to encourage more retailers and shoppers to our high street?

Business Award Ceremonies It is ‘business award ceremony season’ – a great opportunity to promote and celebrate business success across Worthing and Sussex. A new event this year is the ‘Woman of the Year’ Award supported by The Body Shop and Mumpreneurs Networking Club – lots of great categories, sponsors, and most importantly, successful

business women to nominate.

There is plenty of inspiration here for budding female entrepreneurs. Find out more at: www.jpsouthevents. co.uk/?event=woman-of-theyear.

Grant of the Month The focus this month is on startup businesses – hot off the press is the new government loan scheme for 18-24 year olds to support their new and exciting ventures. Average loans are for £2,500. More details here: www.startuploans.co.uk Helen Scott - The Funding Mentor ‘Successfully Growing and Developing Businesses and Charities’ If you have a question or comment for Helen relating to this article or to your business then email helen@ thefundingmentor.com You can follow Helen on Twitter @fundingmentor and subscribe to her blog - www. thefundingmentor.com/blog/

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We are committed to providing high quality, constructive advice with a positive and personal service to all types of businesses and individuals.

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These beautiful photographs were taken locally by our very talented Essentially Worthing readers Long Furlong and Sunset beach were taken by Paul Pederson

Worthing Seafront was taken by nurse Claire Taylor early one morning on her way to work at Queen Alexandra Hospital Correction. Apologies to our fabulous photographer whose work appeared in the September Issue. His name is David Elliott (not Simon) and he lives here in Worthing, West Sussex.

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Providing a lifeline for families

Abi gave up a great career so that she could look after her son, Matthew. He has a very complicated and severe condition where he cannot move or eat independently and is visually impaired.

Providing the full-time attention Matthew needs is exhausting and the nursery provides Abi with a little time to relax and recharge her batteries. With the expert service available, she has no concerns with leaving him knowing his individual needs are being met in ‘a secure and safe environment.’

The centre is staffed with an excellent support team, who are often supplemented by physiotherapy and speech therapists, which Abi says often saves her making additional visits to medical centres. She is particularly delighted with the special sensory rooms. For Matthew, this means a calm environment where he can be stimulated without the usual noisy play-school bustle that often triggers his seizures.

The coffee lounge that is set aside for parents has helped her forge friendships and to keep up with the latest literature.Abi is full of praise for the centre and says, ‘We’d like to thank all the staff at Camelia Botnar for looking after Matthew so well. They are a lifeline for us.’

This amazing service depends on your generosity. But at Camelia Botnor, they believe that giving should be as enjoyable as receiving. They host numerous fundraising events including the upcoming Spooktacular Family Fun Day on Tuesday 30 October.

Why not join them and have a great family day out and help provide a lifeline to others?

Fundraising: Victoria Paine at Victoria@cameliabotnar.org.uk 01903 504077 General information: www. camelia-botnar-childrens-centre.org @CameliaBotnar

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Camelia Botnar Children’s Centre offers free, unique nursery care. Abi Van den Dyck shares what a difference this has made in caring for her very special child.

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Come fly with me We ask the people that work at Shoreham Airport what motivates them and what makes them proud to be working in the aviation industry.

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EW puts the questions to Laura Westley, Air Traffic Controller at Shoreham Airport What is the best thing about Shoreham Airport?

The people, I am really blessed to work with such a fantastic team in the tower, who are all dedicated to what they do.

It’s also a fantastic location with beautiful green space, a rich history, and full of interesting characters who love aircraft.

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Meeting the diverse needs of a diverse group of stakeholders who use the airfield and keeping up with the ever changing European Rulings.

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What made you decide to become an Air Traffic Controller ?

Because I have always loved aircraft and wanted the opportunity to be part of aviation. I also like a challenge!

How long is the training before qualifying ?

It takes around 10 months to train up at a college and then validate your most basic license at an airfield. After that it is a lifetime of learning and examination processes as you gain more qualifications, work at different airports, and complete annual CAA competency checkouts.

Your proudest moments ?

Marrying my husband, Mike, and then bringing our two lovely kids, Deborah and Ivan, home.

Who is your hero ?

Bishop Desmond Tutu due to his great faith, wisdom, and incredible capacity for forgiveness.

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Make no mistake options are available to fund your care needs John Kelly, Partner at CareSure calls on Sussex public to explore all methods of funding for care There are approximately 130,000 people going into care each year throughout the UK. With 53,000 of those self-funding, remarkably just 10 per cent sought financial advice and guidance. It is vital that those who find themselves in the position of funding for either their own care or that of a family member has carefully considered which option is best for them; because they do have choices.

There are six ways to pay for care: The deferred payment scheme; renting out your property; equity release;

using cash; investments; and buying a lifetime income.

However, we are shocked at the number of people we come across who remain oblivious to these options.

Sadly there are many people who still believe they can simply reply on the state to fund their care requirements and this lack of understanding can leave elderly people financially vulnerable.

At CareSure we will guide the client through the decision-making process making sure the reminder of their lives is comforted

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with peace of mind, knowing that their residential care setting is somewhere where they want to live.

John Kelly is a Partner at CareSure, a leading firm of care fees advisers in the South East and part of the Square One Financial Planning LLP Group based across Sussex.

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Tucking into Autumn at the Shelley Scrumptious seasonal soups and pies

It may be the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, but residents at the Shelley can look forward to an Autumn menu of gorgeous local produce. Our chefs will be hard at work in the kitchen, preparing a tantalising choice of seasonal fare at lunch and supper – with an excellent breakfast and all kinds of snacks on offer too.

Nobody ever goes hungry at the Shelley, there’s so much to choose from – not only at mealtimes but right through the day. And if anyone fancies a three-course meal in

the middle if the night, that’s no problem either.

Pumpkin soup, plum crumble, apple and blackberry pies are just some of the scrumptious dishes planned for the Shelley’s Autumn menu – and everything is always beautifully presented to tempt even the most delicate of appetites.

There’s always plenty of choice on the Shelley menu, with a roast or curry for lunch, plenty of seasonal vegetables and a lighter option, often salad

or omelette. And there’s a choice of two cooked suppers or a sandwich, if preferred.

There are fabulous desserts and cakes – a real temptation for our staff, who love popping into the kitchen for a taster.

The Shelley truly is a special place – it’s like living in a hotel.

Looking for a care home that’s different?

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A home from home by the sea Freshly cooked food, sing along evenings and daily activities always on the menu at the Victoria Royal Beach

Fancy living somewhere warm and friendly where you can enjoy a tastefully decorated room and sit having afternoon tea on you balcony and see the sea? Somewhere you are

cared for and where you have someone to look after your every need and requirement, a place that you can be proud to call your home?

We believe that the Victoria Royal Beach can offer you all this and more. Whether you feel like joining in with the daily activities or whether you feel like relaxing with just some peace and quiet for company it can all be found here.

We all know it is very important to keep a healthy body and mind and so there is daily entertainment including mind games, board games, bingo, art and craft activities and regular exercise classes. We also have reminiscent sessions and sing- a- long evenings to help bring back all those fond memories.

Our chef will spoil you with freshly cooked meals and delicious home- made cakes and puddings, which you can eat in the conservatory whilst admiring the plants and flowers you have helped to grow.

Our home is open to long term, short term and respite care.

Please feel free to pop in for a complimentary lunch. We are confident that you will not be disappointed.

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Splash FM are fundraising for hospices You know the old saying – “if you want to get ahead – get a hat”?! Well, we’re officially changing that saying to “if you want to lend a hand – get a hat”!

Pork pie or Panama, Boater or Beanie, Sombrero or Stetson, Fedora or Fez, Tricorn or Turban – we want you to don your nattiest headgear!

Hopefully, you’ve already heard about our big fundraising event to mark Hospice Care Week. From the 8th October, we’re teaming up with our sister stations across Sussex, and raising funds for four great hospices, including our very own St Barnabas House. Friday 12th October will be a busy day, with a huge on air auction running right through the day....but there’s something else happening that day, which I really hope you’ll get into the spirit of !

‘Hats For Hospices’ is a simple and brilliant fundraising idea and we’re inviting everyone to join in with it. It’s basically like the old ‘non-uniform’ days at school - except it’s even more fun!

We’re encouraging schools and workplaces to take part, spread some fun and help raise some serious cash for our wonderful hospices here in Sussex. All you need to do is pay a pound to wear your coolest90mm cap,x silly sun hat1or trendy trilby12:00 for the day!

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After much deliberation, I have now chosen my attire for the big day, and I will be donning my much prized and much loved Guinness top hat, that I was given many a St Patrick’s Day ago at some long gone establishment on Chapel Road. Regardless of how much the wife tries to sneak it out the house and towards the bins, it always seems to find its way back in! Strange!

Whatever hat you choose to wear will show that you are proudly supporting your local hospice. So spread the word, the

more the merrier!

If you’d like to find out more about Hospice Care Week, and of course ‘Hats For Hospices’, just head to our special website at www.hospicecaresussex.com Once you’ve decided to take part in Hats for Hospices, you can officially register your school or business there too.

It’ll be fun, it’s doing a great deal of good, and it’ll help keep your head warm!

Let’s face it; those mornings are already turning chilly!

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We would love to hear from you if you have any time to spare.

Please contact Wendy Egan for details on how you could help. 01903 208665 abbeyfieldworthing@btconnect.com www.abbeyfield-worthing.co.uk

FRIENDS

Double Glazing Repairs

Are you a friendly person who enjoys chatting, coffee mornings, trips out or generally helping others?

We would love to hear from you if Your donations of furniture, electrical you have any time to spare.

We Need Your Unwanted Furniture

goods and Bric-a-Brac will help us raise funds for our Community Programme helping people here in Worthing.

Call 01903 750594 for FREE collection

The Salvation Army is a Christian Church and a Registered Charity www.salvationarmy.org.uk/worthing

OF WORTHING HOSPITALS

Can you spare 4 hours a week?

If so, why not consider becoming a VOLUNTEER at The Friends of Worthing Hospitals Shop. For more information and an application form please contact RON NOAKES on 01903 872188 ronald.noakes@ntlworld.com

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS N. Constantine

telephone: 01903 209605 mobile: 07990 516569 jconst@tiscali.co.uk

43-45 Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1EG

Call Julie Knott: 07914 361542

Repairs to all systems.

Doors, Windows and Conservatories Misted/broken sealed units, locks, seals, hinges, patio wheels & cat flaps For help and advice please

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0844 499 4177

For a FREE quote or to make a booking call:

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Please contact Wendy Egan on 01903 208665 8 Southey Road, Worthing. BN11 3HT abbeyfieldworthing@btconnect.com www.abbeyfield-worthing.co.uk

Full and part house clearance carried out efficiently and sympathetically.

Thank you for helping us fight heart and circulatory disease, the UK’s biggest killer.

To arrange for your FREE quotation please call the number below:

♦ All makes of Domestic Ovens, Range and Aga ♦ Hobs, Extractor Fans & Microwaves ♦ Fully trained and CRB checked

one to one computer training Help with buying your computer

Both houses within walking distance of the seafront and town centre.

Very reasonable rates.

House Clearance

Professional deep cleaning process using non-toxic, low odour, biodegradable products

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We offer lovely rooms with private facilities, full board and a very friendly atmosphere.

household goods wanted

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We always need good quality donations for our charity shops especially furniture

To arrange collection 01903 741719

Wooden Floor Restoration James Perry Interiors Quality Floor Sanding

Email us: ADS@ESSENTIALLYWORTHING.CO.UK

Commercial & Domestic Sanding & Restoration of wood floors Free estimates

01903 504760 07941 553643

www.jamesperryinteriors.co.uk

WANTED WANTED GOOD QUALITY DONATIONS

Good quality donations for our shops at 117 Montague Street, Worthing and Strand Parade, Goring Also, Donations of old bikes, trikes and scooters at Cycle Recycle Service Contact 01903 227829 for collection at Strand Parade 117 Montague Street, Worthing. www.wchp.org.uk Contact 01903 227829 Thank you for caring about our clients Registered Charity Charity No: 1027832 Registered No. 1027832

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Dr Sarah has the last word Is life about what we can do and want to do rather than what we cannot do ?

One sparkling day in early September I took 5 children to the Paralympics.

I’m not generally much of a flag-waver, but I was unashamedly proud that, as a nation we had pulled off a superlative event. I had secretly feared we’d have crocheted a stadium out of old string and cobbled together an Olympic park from egg boxes, sticky-backed plastic and a washing up bottle. Ye of little faith! It was a spectacular, world-class show-case of outstanding slickness.

I admit to feeling a little-patronisingly- ‘worthy’ at attending a Paralympic event. It would be a good educational experience in diversity for the children. Once sat in our seats right opposite the dairy milk coloured podiums all that melted away. The athletes ‘disabilities’ became entirely irrelevant. These were quite simply world-class sports people at the pinnacle of their game. I considered myself inclusive and broadminded, accepting of all difference, but truthfully without much real sense of connection. Listening to the stories of those who had become, rather than been born paralympians, I felt a closer connection. The gulf between ‘them’ and ‘us’ diminished. Any one of us could cross that line at any time. I began to feel more keenly the exclusion which is institutionalised and ingrained. Why don’t all buses lower to kerb level and have ramps? Why don’t all tube stations

have lifts and staff to help? Why aren’t shop doorways wider?

Why aren’t ALL public buildings accessible to all? Why aren’t ALL new builds truly adapted? and why are most disability aids beige and ugly? Why is it ‘them’ and ‘us’? It’s not surprising that many disabled people feel undervalued, invisible and inconvenient. I’d be furious. I AM furious.

When I worked on ITU, I felt compelled to sprint along the seafront before the morning ward round as a tribute to those who couldn’t and to fill my lungs with sea air lest one day I could not. I often joked that only a bilateral amputation would drive me into General Practice, such was my horror of sitting down

too much. Since I fell in love with Oscar Pistourius and his gorgeous blades and am genuinely less afraid. These athletes turned potential tragedy into a bright and inspiring future.

I would like the legacy of these games to be not only that of inspiring a generation, but including a generation. It is clearer to me now more than ever that life is more about what you can and want to do, rather than what you can’t, irrespective of ability or disability.

Dr Sarah trained in medicine at King’s College, London, and now works in the Emergency Department at Worthing Hospital.

Exercise; endorphins matter. Go for a walk as a family, blow the cobwebs away. Get a scarf on and go!

I am Deb and I work as a Therapist in Lancing & London with people from all walks of life with concerns affecting their quality of life

Rethink your life Hoorah its Autumn It’s that time of year, Dr Who is time travelling and Downton Abbey is back. What can autumn mean to us though?

It is darker, it is colder and it is relevant how for some, that changes everything. It is about how you see things. My eldest gets excited, it means autumn winter collections are back and she can wear chunky knits and coats. She sees this change as positive.

So how can Autumn be less dark for you?

Firstly, diet. Make sure you have balanced meals and small snacks every four hours including good carbs mixed with a protein. Your blood sugar levels are more stable if you do, so your mood swings are not about food.

Spend Halloween running round the neighbourhood without scaring people, go to a local celebration and walk there. Instead of the TV as a first option, spend time with people and family, play games, laugh, share.

Watch your alcohol intake as it is a depressant and will bring you down. Also watch the tea and coffee that keeps you warm, caffeine is a stress stimulant and that irritability you think is your bosses fault, may be that 4th cup of coffee by 10am!

Look at each scenario that brings you down and ask what can I see or do here to nurture myself too?

A dawn sensor alarm clock can be a nice touch, waking to light without screaming “I can’t see” as someone turns the light on! Feels brighter inside and out.

You could have Seasonal affective disorder if you usually become depressed only during this time. Go and see your G.P and a Therapist can help too.

If you’re struggling with how you feel, how you cope, how you think or how you behave, contact me and ask the question -confidentiality is always assured.

Two enchanting pantomimes bring you a sleeping princess and a girl from Kansas .....

Sleeping Beauty e most magical of pantomimes

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

7th December to 5th January Join the Lilac Fairy as she battles with the conniving Carabosse in this classic fairy tale of Princess Aurora .. the girl who pricks her finger on a spinning wheel.

The Wizard of Oz A wizard of a panto!

PAVILION THEATRE

13th December to 6th January Be whisked to the wonderful land of Oz in the story of Dorothy from Kansas and her battle to get back home.

Further cast to be announced.

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Earlybirds – book and pay for your tickets before 31st October and get 10% off!

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